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Artwork for Entrepreneur's Enigma: 20-Minute Entrepreneur & Founder Interviews

Entrepreneur's Enigma: 20-Minute Entrepreneur & Founder Interviews

Seth Goldstein & Goldstein Media LLC
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Most business podcasts interview people who raised a round or sold a company. This one doesn't. Every Tuesday, Seth Goldstein spends twenty minutes or so with a founder or entrepreneur actually running a business. Translators, designers, coaches, agency owners. People who left a job and built something real. Seth was a journalist for six years, so he arrives with a question and gets out of the way... more

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Artwork for Entrepreneur's Enigma: 20-Minute Entrepreneur & Founder Interviews

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Geoff Livingston helps organizations cut through AI hype and build systems that actually work. As founder of Generative Buzz, he has guided Fortune 500 marketing departments, major trade associations, and government agencies through AI transformation... more

Today’s guest is Gaylen Wilson, a heart transplant survivor, 20-years-sober former alcoholic, relationship author, erectile dysfunction advocate, Certified Thriving Relationship Coach, and co-founder of The Monument Method Institute with his wife, He... more

Note: This episode is a longer one. But well worth a listen.

Stephan Bajaio believes that success takes time and effort, and he emphasizes this lesson through what he calls the "four Ps."

Drawing on his experience, Stephan shares practical advice w... more

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Adrienne Wilkerson is the co-founder and CEO of Beacon Media + Marketing, a national digital marketing agency specializing in mental and behavioral health organizations.

She started her first business in 2001, is an Inc. 5000 winner for three consec... more

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Recent Guests

Geoff Livingston
AI guy, marketer by training, photographer
Generative Buzz / Buzz on Substack
Episode: Why Ignoring AI Could Make You Unemployable Long Term
Gaylen Wilson
Co-founder of The Monument Method Institute; transplant survivor and relationship coach
The Monument Method Institute
Episode: What a Near-Death Experience Taught Him About Love and Purpose
Stephan Bajaio
CEO, co-founder and CMO with 20+ years in SEO and digital marketing
VibeLogic
Episode: Stop Chasing Algorithms and Start Building Trust
Adrienne Wilkerson
Co-founder and CEO of Beacon Media and Marketing
Beacon Media and Marketing
Episode: Why AI Won’t Replace Great Marketers—It Will Augment Them
Lindsay Rios
Fractional CRO and owner of GTM Done Right
GTM Done Right
Episode: From Poopy Pipelines to Predictable Growth
Kira Hartley KlingER
Owner of dotoddity Etsy shop; author of Fabric Wars
dotoddity (Etsy) / Fabric Wars
Episode: How One Seller Turned Auctions, Etsy, and Storytelling into Sales
Larry Kesslin
Four-time author and entrepreneur focused on identity, purpose, and conscious connection
Author of The Joy Molecule
Episode: Happiness Is Not the Goal: The Real Meaning of Joy
Marlen Kakkori
Creator of the Podcast Interview Leverage Method, founder of the Podcast Conversion Lab
Podcast Conversation Conversion Lab / Podcast Conversion Lab
Episode: The Secret to Leveraging Every Podcast Appearance
Fredric Abramson
CEO of Golden Thread Technologies, expert in DNA analysis and AI for injury risk reduction
Golden Thread Technologies
Episode: How a High School Dropout with 5 Advanced Degrees Became a DNA and AI Innovator

Hosts

Seth Goldstein
Host of the show; interview-driven, with a journalist's instinct for curious, open-ended questions.
Jason Falls
Executive Producer of the Marketing Podcast Network; contributes industry perspective and production support.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Great listen!

    Seth is an outstanding conversationalist and generous host! Delightful conversations, interesting guests, and a great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tina Larsson
    United Statesa month ago
  • Perfection!

    So glad Seth and I finally connected! After several months of Podcast-Tag, we pulled off a great episode. Seth asks the perfect questions to keep it short and sweet and packed with the good stuff. Light-hearted vibes made me feel right at home in my dry humor world. I recommend, I recommend, I recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kira Hartley Klinger
    United States2 months ago
  • The questions I want to ask

    Seth asks the questions of his guest I want asked!!! Great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric_Dingler
    United States2 months ago
  • I’ve been lucky enough to be a guest on Seth’s podcast after being a longtime fan of the show. The interviews are concise and get straight to the point, while still covering relevant and engaging topics in an effortless way. What I appreciate most is Seth’s sense of humor and conversational style; it makes every episode both insightful and genuinely enjoyable to listen to.

    Podchaser
    5
    alisrius
    4 months ago
  • Conversations That Feel Effortless

    I’ve had the opportunity to be on Entrepreneurs Enigma with Seth Goldstein a few times now, and every conversation feels like catching up with an old friend. Seth has a way of creating such an easy, comfortable environment that makes the conversation flow naturally. He’s a thoughtful host, and each time I’ve joined him, it’s felt relaxed, genuine, and enjoyable. It always makes for a great conversation.

    -Melanie Borden

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoulPurposeFound
    United States5 months ago

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Why Ignoring AI Could Make You Unemployable Long Term
Q: What's next for you and your work with AI?
He discusses seeking larger, more strategic projects (301-level) that meaningfully impact business strategy, and continuing to publish, write, and share thought leadership.
Why Ignoring AI Could Make You Unemployable Long Term
Q: How did you get started in AI consulting?
Geoff explains his transition from traditional marketing to AI consulting, focusing on helping marketers and larger enterprises adapt to AI, and emphasizes that the work evolved from personal interest to strategic client needs.
From Poopy Pipelines to Predictable Growth
Q: Best thing about being an entrepreneur, what is it?
Lindsay explains that entrepreneurship allows you to design a business that fits your life and non-negotiables, offering autonomy and a tailored approach to growth rather than conforming to a pre-set corporate structure.
Why AI Won’t Replace Great Marketers—It Will Augment Them
Q: Best thing about being an entrepreneur?
Adrienne says the greatest reward is creating a company culture she wants to show up to every day, prioritizing people, and helping others while growing personally and professionally.
Why AI Won’t Replace Great Marketers—It Will Augment Them
Q: So how did this all get started? What's your origin story?
Adrienne explains that she started in business in 2001 and traces her path from journalism and design into founding Beacon Media and Marketing, sharing how she identified a need for accessible branding and marketing for micro businesses in Alaska and then expanded nationally.

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This show features brief, actionable conversations with founders, solopreneurs, and small teams who built real businesses outside of traditional funding routes. Episodes center on practical paths to growth, personal transformation, and authentic storytelling—from shifting careers and bootstrapping ventures to leveraging AI, remote leadership, and service-focused strategies. A notable strength is its breadth of guest backgrounds (design, translation, coaching, agency leadership, tech startups) delivered in a tight, 20-minute interview format that keeps conversations focused on real-world lessons and measurable takeaways. Potential listeners will likely appreciate the emphasis on hands-on tactics, candid founder journeys, and frameworks liste... more

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