BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio

In this episode, Glen Ledwell the entrepreneur behind Mind Movies, Flight Club, and Speakeasy reveals how connection, timing, and lifestyle design shaped a multi-decade career. From scrappy beginnings to eight-figure wins, Glen breaks down the real secrets behind momentum, resilience, and building businesses you actually enjoy running.In this conversation, Tyler sits down with entrepreneur and mastermind creator Glen Ledwell to unpack the lessons behind a 40-year entrepreneurial journey. Glen shares how he went from hustling football cards as a kid to launching the massive personal development brand Mind Movies, and eventually creating two of the industry’s most respected masterminds: Flight Club and Speakeasy.Glen opens up about early failures, PayPal shutdowns, breakthrough timing, and why masterminds are the single most important growth tool for entrepreneurs today. He also dives into lifestyle design, law of attraction, business evolution, and why success means nothing if you aren’t enjoying your life along the way.This is a masterclass in building businesses and a life that actually fit you.Key TakeawaysEntrepreneurship starts early even if you don’t realize it.Masterminds are essential for connection, accountability, and momentum.Curated communities beat big rooms quality > quantity.Timing matters Mind Movies exploded by riding the wave of The Secret.Online business was simpler, but success is still deeply accessible today.Lead costs rising + conversions falling = new solutions required.Lifestyle design is not a luxury it’s a non-negotiable for long-term success.Success isn’t worth it if you’re working nonstop and missing your life. 

Some entrepreneurs chase the money. Others chase the hype.But the best ones? They build something awesome and build a life they actually want to live.In this episode, I sit down with Kris Dehnert, the powerhouse behind Dugout Mugs, a wildly creative brand turning baseball bats into drinkware and generating $56M+ in sales along the way. Kris shares how a brush with death became the wake-up call that led him to bet big on a product fans LOVE, and a lifestyle he’s proud to model for his kids.We go deep on:Building an empire from a ridiculously cool idea ⚾➡️☕Why freedom is the most valuable entrepreneurial currencyHow to scale without crumbling your systems (or sanity)Partnerships, pivots, and the power of “If this → then that” decision-makingSelling fun products that actually mean something to the buyerWhy chasing happiness often leads to more money — not less And yes… we geek out on supply chains, Teespring glory days, Inc. 5000 wins, and what happens when baseball legends start repping your product without being paid a dime.This episode is for founders who want BOTH:A business they’re proud of.And a life they’re excited to wake up to.-----Key TakeawaysLifestyle by design > Hustle by defaultBreak systems once — then rebuild RELENTLESSLY for scaleKnow your customer better than they know themselvesMomentum loves courage — but systems keep you aliveHappiness is a strategy, not a side effect

In this week’s episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, we’re celebrating a birthday — and having our minds blown at the same time.I sat down with Eric Collett, founder of A Mind for All Seasons, to talk about one of the most overlooked assets in entrepreneurship: your brain. Not your mindset. Not productivity hacks. We’re talking about the hardware — the biology, energy production, inflammation, and metabolic function behind every thought, decision, and action.Eric spent 16 years running assisted living and memory care communities, became obsessed with neurodegenerative diseases, and eventually built a science-backed system that helps people improve cognitive performance, stabilize mental health, and in some cases even reverse symptoms of dementia.This conversation goes deep. We’re unpacking everything from why your “brain fog” isn’t random… to how concussions, hormones, inflammation, and even cold sores can sabotage your mental clarity… to why Alzheimer’s may actually be optional for this generation.Yes — optional. Let that sit for a minute.If you’ve ever felt stuck, unfocused, emotionally drained, or like your hardware just isn’t keeping up with your software… this episode might be a turning point.Key TakeawaysWhy protecting your brain is the #1 success lever for entrepreneursThe real difference between “software” (skills) and “hardware” (your biology)Why brain fog has 15–30 measurable causes — and no one-size-fits-all supplementHow Eric went from executive director to quitting his job in three days to start his companyWhy Alzheimer’s is now considered preventable — and what that means for youThe surprising link between inflammation, concussions, mental health, and cognitive declineHow personalized brain evaluations uncover hidden “holes in the ship”Why many people self-sabotage by withholding information from doctorsHow Eric helped transform the mental health of a young suicidal student by uncovering a clue she didn’t think matteredWhat it means to “save a million brains” — and how you can take charge of your ownChapters00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebration01:41 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit02:55 The Importance of Brain Health05:01 Transitioning to Brain Health Advocacy09:40 Understanding Brain Function and Misconceptions12:30 Personalized Approaches to Brain Health18:24 Success Stories in Brain Health22:32 Addressing Mental Health Across Ages26:49 Conclusion and Future Aspirations

What happens when you leave behind 18 years in ministry to follow the call of entrepreneurship? In this episode, I sit down with Harrison Wilder, a former pastor turned corporate strategist, author, and speaker who’s helping others design lives and businesses that reflect their purpose.Harrison opens up about the transition from serving in the church to serving in the marketplace how the same principles of leadership, faith, and service apply when building a business. We talk about discovering your true calling, building from your strengths instead of your weaknesses, and creating premium programs that actually sustain your mission.And we dig into his upcoming book, The Life Unleashed, which challenges entrepreneurs to see their desires not as selfish ambitions but as divine signals of where they’re meant to go next.If you’ve ever felt like your potential is sitting on the balcony, waiting for permission to move this conversation is your wake-up call.Key TakeawaysYour desires are divine signals pointing toward your purpose.Build from your strengths, not your weaknesses.Start premium, then build down the value ladder.Abundance begins with mindset, not money.Faith and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.Live the Unleashed Life and stop playing small. Chapters00:00 The Journey to Entrepreneurship02:56 Lessons from Pastoral Ministry05:56 Self-Discovery and Personal Strengths08:48 The Power of Questions in Life Decisions11:55 Building a Business on Experience15:13 Creating Value in Entrepreneurship17:54 The Unleashed Life: Pursuing Desires21:13 Mindset and Abundance23:46 Lifestyle Design and Personal Goals

Entrepreneurs spend years hustling to grow their businesses, but too many leave life-changing wealth on the table simply because they don’t know the rules of the exit game. In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, Tyler sits down with private equity expert and author Nick Bradley, who has helped lead more than $5 billion in successful exits, to break down how founders can scale smarter, negotiate better, and prepare themselves emotionally and financially for the biggest moment of their entrepreneurial journey.What You’ll Learn• Why founders fail at exits they should win• The real difference between startup founders vs. scale-up builders• How private equity actually works behind closed doors• The two sets of rules in every deal: price vs terms• Why culture and transferable value matter more than you think• How roll-ups and acquisitions multiply valuations quickly• What it means to operate off the buyer’s math• How founders can prepare emotionally for losing the CEO hat• Where the biggest growth opportunities are in the next decade Chapters00:00 Welcome to BizNinja & Meet Nick Bradley01:00 Nick’s First Business and Early Entrepreneurial Spark03:30 Transition to Corporate and Discovering Private Equity06:00 Why Founders Fear PE and What They Get Wrong09:00 The Emotional Rollercoaster After Selling Your Business11:30 Prize vs Prey: How Buyers Judge Founders14:00 Price vs Terms: The Rules Most Founders Miss17:30 Preparing 12–36 Months Before an Exit19:30 Roll Ups, Arbitrage & Scaling Through Acquisitions23:00 Culture, Vision & Transferable Value in PE Deals26:00 Big Industry Opportunities on the Horizon27:30 Nick’s Move to Dubai & Personal Growth28:30 Where to Connect with Nick & Final Takeaways