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06/15/2026

New episode is live and this one is going to land if you've ever tried AI and felt like the output just didn't sound like you.
Jason Van Orden has spent two decades helping experts turn their intellectual property into scalable businesses. For the last several years, that's meant building custom AI systems using Claude that actually know who you are, how you work, who you serve, and what your IP is.
In this episode, Jason walks through what it looks like to turn AI into a team of specialists. Not a generic chatbot you prompt from scratch every time. A system that reads your SOPs, knows your brand voice, understands your offers, and runs scheduled tasks in the background while you focus on what only you can do.
In this episode we also get into:
The three barriers that keep most entrepreneurs from ever getting real leverage from AI
Why your AI outputs feel generic and the simple fix that changes everything
How to handle the AI security question: trust, mindset, and logistics
Real wins: a nurture sequence built in an afternoon, a seven-year book project finished in months
Take Jason's free Growth Diagnostic to find out what's blocking your growth at http://www.jasonvanorden.com/growth before you listen.
Drop a comment if this resonates. Tag someone who needs to hear it.
Listen here: https://entrepreneursunited.us/links/

06/11/2026

Entrepreneurs often start with a great idea.

Then reality hits.

You face HR, legal, and accounting issues.

You shift from what you love to tasks you can't stand.

What if I find you a buyer? You can go back to doing what you love.

Imagine focusing on sales while someone else handles the rest.

This shift can reduce your work hours from 80 to 20, 30, or 40.

Reclaim your passion and streamline your business.

Full episode in the comments.

06/10/2026

You need an investment banker to sell your business.

As one expert puts it, If you're a business owner you shouldn't sell your own business.

Just like doctors dont operate on themselves, you shouldnt handle this complex process alone.

Investment bankers bring expertise in structuring deals, valuing businesses, and navigating potential pitfalls.

Dont risk your future by going solo.

Make sure you have the right legal protections in place, too.

Full episode in the comments.

06/09/2026

They don't have their financials in order.

This issue has derailed two transactions for me in the last six months.

I worked with two separate businesses run by capable individuals. They both believed their EBITDA was around 3.3 million. In reality, it was less than 1.5 million.

This mismatch in understanding can kill deals.

Get your financials straight before you make any moves.

06/08/2026

This week's episode of Entrepreneurs United is one anyone considering selling their business needs to hear before making a single move.

Eric Coonrod is a 22-year investment banker and author of The Preparation Principle. He has spent his career helping business owners get the maximum value from the exits they worked decades to earn. And the pattern he sees over and over?

Entrepreneurs are almost always underprepared, and by the time they realize it, deals are already falling apart.

Earlier this year, two of his clients both believed they had $3.3M in EBITDA. Both came in under $1.5M after Eric's team reviewed the financials. Both transactions nearly collapsed.

This episode covers what it actually takes to prepare for a sale, why you need five specific professionals around you at least two years out, the tax strategies that can save you millions before the deal closes, and the question almost nobody thinks to answer: who are you after you sell?

In this episode we also get into:
Why the biggest exit mistake isn't strategy -- it's your financials
The five-person team every entrepreneur needs before going to market
How to structure an earn-out so the buyer can't manipulate your payout
The identity risk of selling and how to prepare for it

Pick up Eric's book, The Preparation Principle, or book a free consultation at ecoonrodco.com

Listen here: https://entrepreneursunited.us/links/

06/05/2026

Collecting a commitment would mean me saying, would you be able to send that to me by the end of the day Friday?

Too often, we assume tasks will get done without confirming.

When you ask for something, make it clear. Get a commitment.

Once you have that, set reminders to follow up. Use alarms, notifications, or calendar appointments.

This keeps you accountable and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

Learn more about effective communication in our latest episode.

06/04/2026

If there's no commitment, there's no accountability.

You can't hold someone accountable for something they didn't commit to.

To establish accountability, clarify who will do what by when. Without these commitments, you lack the foundation for real accountability.

Many people confuse expectations with commitments. They think theyve set clear expectations but haven't actually secured any commitments.

Understanding this difference is crucial for effective accountability.

Full episode in the comments.

06/03/2026

Accountability starts with you.

It's your job if you want people to be accountable to you on something.

Too often, we expect commitment without clearly defining our needs. Set expectations and timelines together. When you let others propose their deadlines, they take ownership of the delivery.

This approach not only clarifies what you need but also fosters responsibility.

Full episode in the comments.

06/02/2026

The last thing anyone needs is shame and blame.

What they need is support.

Hey, you're not doing what you said you would do that often anymore, and I wanted to check in with you.

This approach fosters understanding and connection.

A supportive tone can lead to meaningful conversations and positive change.

Full episode in the comments.

06/01/2026

New episode is live, and this one hits close to home if you've ever felt like accountability conversations never actually work.
Rich Hoffmann and John St. Pierre get into what accountability really is and why most leaders are doing it wrong without knowing it. The problem isn't commitment. The problem is how most people collect it and follow up on it.
Rich lays out a two-step process that turns accountability from a weapon into a support system: collect a clear commitment (who, what, by when) and follow up on the facts, not the feelings.
In this episode they also get into:
Why letting people set their own deadlines makes commitment more likely to stick
What to do when patterns of missed commitments keep showing up
The competency vs. commitment distinction most leaders confuse
TSP feedback: Truthful, Specific, and Positive, and why it changes everything

Drop a comment if any of this resonates. Tag someone who needs to hear it.
Listen here: https://entrepreneursunited.us/links/

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