Entrepreneurs on Fire

Andrea Hill is the President of Hill Management Group and a leading voice in helping small businesses adopt AI in practical, profitable ways. With decades of experience guiding companies through digital transformation, she works at the intersection of strategy, technology, and human-centered leadership. Andrea helps entrepreneurs cut through the hype, use AI to strengthen; not replace their teams, and build systems that drive real operational impact. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Small businesses win with AI when they use it to automate back-office work not just generate marketing content. 2. AI enhances human teams by improving insight and decision-making, not by replacing people. 3. The next frontier of competitiveness is clean, organized data. AI is only as strong as the systems behind it. Empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) for a stronger, more profitable future through business growth solutions - Hill Management Group Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Freedom Circle - A powerful community of entrepreneurs led by JLD. Are you ready to go from idea to income in 90-days? Visit Freedom-Circle.com to learn more.

Matthew Voss is the President of Near Space Launch, leading more than 100 successful satellite missions while transforming a small corner of rural Indiana into an emerging aerospace hub. His team has put over 1,000 systems and subsystems into orbit, proving that world-class innovation doesn't require a Silicon Valley zip code. From rapid satellite development to empowering students through space education, Matthew is redefining what's possible in rural America. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Innovation knows no zip code. Rural communities can build world-class tech when they nurture talent intentionally. 2. Small, agile teams can out-innovate big corporations by iterating fast and focusing deeply on mission success. 3. The next generation of rural talent can be ignited when students are shown that space, STEM, and big dreams are within reach. Check out Matthew's website to learn more about Near Space Launch - Near Space Launch Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business. Check out QuickBooks Money Tools today. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Barry Selland is the President of Selland Trucking, a multigenerational family business that has been hauling freight across America for more than 50 years. Based in rural South Dakota, He has grown the company from its agricultural roots into a nationwide flatbed and step-deck carrier known for reliability, long-term customer relationships, and a team culture built on respect. With decades of on-the-road experience and a deep commitment to his employees, he embodies what it means to build big dreams from small-town America. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A thriving family business is built on one thing above all - communication, brutal honesty, constant dialogue, and transparency. 2. Passion fuels longevity, if you don't truly love the work, the business won't survive the hard seasons. 3. Rural entrepreneurs succeed by wearing every hat, doing the work themselves, and maintaining personal relationships that technology can't replace. Visit Barry's website to learn more about their business - Selland Trucking Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Freedom Circle - A powerful community of entrepreneurs led by JLD. Are you ready to go from idea to income in 90-days? Visit Freedom-Circle.com to learn more.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Arvin Khamseh is one of the foremost thought leaders in NFTs, consulting over 400 NFT brands. Some of the notable sold-out projects include Sands Vegas Casino Club, Women of Crypto WOC and Froggos. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. NFTs could be a moment of time, an artwork, audio, an image, and essentially anything registered in the blockchain as a piece of property that you can own, sell, or benefit from the value of it going up. 2. The major component of advertising when it comes to NFTs is understanding who you're targeting. 3. People don't think about the offers that they have in their utilities. Think about how everything you do and everything you offer impacts your project as a whole. This number 1 NFT Mastermind gives you an unfair advantage over your competition - Sold Out NFTs Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business. Check out QuickBooks Money Tools today. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Bit IRA - Now might be a great time to convert your IRA or 401(k) to Bitcoin with the help of BitIRA. Go to BitIRA.com/JLD.  

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. The New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and Founder of Moves the Needle, Brant Cooper serves as a trusted adviser to startups and large enterprises around the world. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Embrace the exploration and learning side in order to execute better. 2. We live in a more complex world - we have to start thinking about how we can manage our companies differently to deal with a world filled with uncertainties. 3. Focus on creating value for human beings. The more value we create for others, the more it comes back to us. Learn how to Become Disruption Proof - Brant Cooper Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Thrivetime Show - This is your year to take your business to the next level. Start your transformation by attending the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow and President Trump's Son Eric Trump at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.