Entrepreneurs on Fire

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.
Dave Foster is founder and CEO of The 1031 Investor, an accountant and real estate investor helping clients legally reduce taxes through 1031 exchanges and strategic tax planning.
Top 3 Value Bombs
1. The IRS encourages a 1031 exchange. It's a normal way to invest in real estate.
2. A 1031 lets you move real estate anywhere in the country, of any type or nature.
3. People use a 1031 to sell in high-value areas and invest where cash flow is higher.
Keep all your taxes working for you and get $50 off your first online order - this offer is just for Fire Nation - The 1031 Investor special offer
Sponsors
HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.
Cape - A privacy-first mobile carrier, built from the ground up with security as the priority. If you care about protecting your digital life without giving up your smartphone, Cape makes that possible. Visit Cape.co/fire and use code FIRE for 33% off cape for 6 months today!

Alex Dees is the co-founder & CEO of Meridian, an AI startup that helps brands measure and improve their visibility in AI search.
Top 3 Value Bombs
1. AI is collapsing the entire buyer journey; finding, evaluating, choosing, and buying into a single chatbot conversation.
2. If AI isn't recommending your brand, it's recommending your competitor; it's a zero-sum game at the bottom of the funnel.
3. Winning in AI search comes down to six factors: clarity, consistency, authority, proof, freshness, and specificity.
Get an AI to recommend your brand. Check out Alex's website to learn more about Meridian and access case studies, testimonials, and free resources - Meridian
Sponsors
HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.
Thrivetime Show - Make 2026 your best year yet! Start your transformation by attending the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark, featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire!

Terry Blachek is Managing Director at Franvest Capital Partners and a veteran fitness and franchise executive with more than 35 years of experience scaling businesses. An original partner of Orangetheory Fitness corporate, he helped shape the brand's signature pre-sale model and built Austin Fitness Group into one of the largest franchise groups in the system. Today, he shares his insights as a keynote speaker, industry presenter, and host of the popular Tuesday with Terry podcast.
Top 3 Value Bombs
1. A great franchise solves a real, urgent problem; not just a "nice to have."
2. Strong unit economics mean clear ROI, predictable margins, and investment payback in three to four years.
3. Proof of concept requires repeatable success across multiple geographic markets, not a single standout location.
Check out Terry's podcast and learn how to navigate business peaks and valleys with experience - Tuesday with Terry
Sponsors
HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.
Thrivetime Show - Make 2026 your best year yet! Start your transformation by attending the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark, featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire!

Tan Gera is an Ex-Wall Street Banker turned Crypto Educator.
Top 3 Value Bombs
1. True financial control in 2026 comes from education and eliminating middlemen, not relying on traditional advisors.
2. Predictable income is possible through tokenized assets like stablecoin liquidity pools and tokenized gold.
3. Following smart money means investing early, replicating institutional strategies, and accessing native digital markets.
Learn how to become your own bank and manage digital assets - Decentralized Masters
Sponsors
HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.
Cape - A privacy-first mobile carrier, built from the ground up with security as the priority. If you care about protecting your digital life without giving up your smartphone, Cape makes that possible. Visit Cape.co/fire and use code FIRE for 33% off cape for 6 months today!
Scaylor - Ready to simplify and unify your business data? Go to Scaylor.com and get your free demo today.

The way we influence, lead, and grow is changing fast... (especially now with AI). And Gideon Shalwick is here to decode it.  He is the founder of Vubli.ai, where they help creators and thought leaders simplify how they show up with short-form video - consistently and effortlessly.  He loves sharing insights on scaling your message, automating your content workflow, and staying human while building real influence.
Top 3 Value Bombs
1. In the AI era, distribution is everything. Own your audience or risk irrelevance.
2. Quantity beats quality in short-form video because it powers rapid learning, discovery, and growth.
3. Daily publishing isn't just output—it's a psychology shift that creates clarity through action.
Check out Gideon's website and try the free version - Vubli
Sponsors
HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com.
Thrivetime Show - Make 2026 your best year yet! Start your transformation by attending the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark, featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire!