What would you do if your business faced a crisis tomorrow?

In this episode, we sit down with PR strategist and crisis expert Mike Swenson, founder of CrisisTrak, to break down the 5-step system every entrepreneur needs to be ready for their worst day in business.

From social media slip-ups to legal issues, wire fraud, and brand-threatening headlines — Mike explains how to prepare, respond, and communicate effectively under pressure.

Whether you’re a solo founder or leading a team of 50+, this episode gives you the blueprint to protect your brand, your people, and your bottom line.

We cover:

✔️ What to say and who to say it to when crisis hits

✔️ How to map out risks before they take you down

✔️ The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make under pressure

✔️ Why crisis planning impresses investors and retains top talent

✔️ Real-life examples from political offices to global brands

Learn more about Mike: 🔗 https://crisistrak.com 🔗 https://linkedin.com/in/mikeswenson1

Most entrepreneurs budget the wrong way. Are you one of them?

In this episode, John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffmann unpack the brutal truth behind traditional budgeting and reveal the strategy that helped cut 2 million dollars in expenses while increasing profit: zero-based budgeting.

If you're building your 2026 plan by tweaking last year’s numbers, you're likely just carrying over waste. This episode walks you through the 5 steps to rebuild your budget from scratch, make tough decisions with clarity, and finally protect your bottom line.

You’ll learn:

• Why most budgets fail to serve real growth

• How to flip your P&L to focus on profit first

• What expenses are silently killing your business

• A practical framework to slash waste and scale intentionally

This is not about trimming around the edges. It’s about rebuilding with purpose.

If you're serious about growing a more profitable, focused business in 2026, this episode is your blueprint.

Serial entrepreneur Heidi DeCoux joins us to share how her new startup, Cashflowy, is helping solopreneurs take control of their finances using AI. From ditching spreadsheets to tracking the right KPIs, Heidi breaks down how creators, coaches, and freelancers can finally understand their numbers, keep more of what they earn, and work fewer hours.

We talk about the rise of AI-backed humans, the biggest financial mistakes entrepreneurs make, and why the first billion-dollar one-person business is closer than you think.

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Learn more about Cashflowy: https://cashflowy.ai

Connect with Heidi: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cashflowyai/people

Most entrepreneurs chase revenue, then wonder why there’s no profit left at the end of the year. In this episode, Profit First author Mike Michalowicz joins hosts John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffmann to break the cycle. Mike explains why flipping your formula to “Revenue minus Profit equals Expenses” changes everything.

You’ll learn how to:

• Expose hidden inefficiencies and pricing mistakes

• Balance profit and culture without sacrificing either

• Build a team using his “teach first” hiring method

• Identify and fix the weakest link in your business
  

Mike also shares fresh insights from his books Profit First, Fix This Next, and All In, helping you create a business that serves you, not the other way around.

🎙️ Tune in to Entrepreneurs United for the practical truth about money, leadership, and sustainable growth.

What if the hardest decision is the one that unlocks your next level?

In this episode, John St.Pierre and Rich Hoffmann dive deep into why strategic endings are critical for entrepreneurial growth. Inspired by a powerful conversation with winemaker and business leader Jay Raffaldini, they explore the mindset behind cutting ties; whether it's with an underperforming employee, a stale partnership, or even a version of yourself that no longer fits.

John shares personal reflections on family and identity as his sons leave home, while Rich lays out a practical framework for making tough calls in business and in life.

If you’ve ever struggled with knowing when to walk away or how to do it with grace, this episode is for you.

👉 Learn how to navigate endings with clarity and compassion👉 Discover how letting go opens doors to growth👉 Leave with actionable steps to make your next tough decision a smart one

Hit play to start making space for what’s next.

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Every entrepreneur wants more customers. Few are willing to do what it really takes to earn their trust. In this episode, marketing and sales expert Marcus Sheridan joins John and Rich to share the communication playbook that helped him turn a struggling pool company into a multi-million dollar brand.

Marcus reveals the "Big Five" questions every buyer is thinking about but most businesses avoid: cost, problems, comparisons, reviews, and best-of lists. He explains why answering these questions honestly is the fastest way to build authority and close more deals.

You will also learn Marcus’s storytelling framework, his question-only sales technique, and a powerful tool for handling objections called the pushback pivot. Whether you are leading a team, creating content, or closing deals, these strategies will help you connect faster, sell more effectively, and stand out in your market.

This episode is not about gimmicks. It is about mastering communication that builds trust and drives long-term growth.

Listen now and get practical tools you can start using today.

Entrepreneurs, are you living in a fishbowl without even knowing it? In this episode of the Entrepreneurs United Podcast, Tim Regan, author of Shatter Your Fishbowl, and his daughter Madeline share powerful lessons on breaking free from scarcity, embracing risk, and living the Two Comma Life.

Tim opens up about the fears that once held him back, how he shattered his own fishbowls, and why abundance always trumps scarcity. Madeline offers her perspective as the next generation, showing how one person’s breakthrough can inspire an entire family to dream bigger.

If you are ready to step outside your limits and build a business and life filled with freedom, generosity, and abundance, this father–daughter conversation will show you the way.

Why is the Dead Sea dead? Because nothing flows in, and nothing flows out. In this episode, John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffmann use this powerful metaphor to explore why relationships, both personal and professional, stagnate without movement.

They dig into the tough questions every entrepreneur should ask: Who is adding value to your circle, and who is quietly draining it? How do you know when it is time to bring in fresh perspectives or let someone go? And what happens to your business when you hold onto the wrong people for too long?

From the importance of pre-judging where to invest your time, to why inviting someone new to coffee could change your future, John and Rich share candid stories and actionable insights you can apply immediately.

If you have ever felt stuck with your team, your network, or your relationships, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you manage your inner circle and your business growth.

00:00 Introduction: Vetting People in Our Lives

00:39 Personal Relationships: The Dead Sea Analogy

02:23 Judgment and Prejudice in Relationships

05:28 Building New Relationships: Challenges and Reflections

15:34 Business Relationships: The Importance of New Blood

21:57 Conclusion: Networking and Personal Growth

🎧 Listen now to learn how to keep the water flowing, avoid stagnation, and build the kind of network that fuels success.