The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project | Elan Gelfand | Self-Directed Learning

Self-Directed Learning Is A Superpower With Elan Gelfand

October 16, 2025

  Today’s conversation stuck with me long after we hit stop. My guest is Elan Gelfand, a 20-year-old college student and podcaster who caught my attention almost immediately because of his superpower – self-directed learning. From the moment we connected, I could tell he is not your typical college student. He is not waiting for other people to tell him what to learn and do in order to be successful. He is taking ownership of…

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project | Doug Hardman | Serial Entrepreneur

The Rise, Fall, And Rebirth Of A Serial Entrepreneur With Doug Hardman

August 7, 2025

Serial entrepreneur Doug Hardman went through a lot to achieve his current success. His story is all about ambition, resilience, and hard-earned humility, shaped by his determination to jump back from many failures. In this enlightening conversation, he looks back on the ups and downs of his career and life that taught him patience, commitment, and perseverance. Doug also talks about the importance of financial literacy and a proper support system in entrepreneurship, how to…

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project | Kelsey Carter | Soul Food

The Question That Changed Everything With Kelsey Carter

July 22, 2025

   “Did you make this yourself?” was the question that inspired Kelsey Carter to turn her small hustles into an actual entrepreneurial venture. In this inspiring conversation with Gary Schoeniger, she shares her journey from selling candy, comics, and jewelry to building her soul food venture, Karter’s Kitchen, in her college dorm room. She talks about her mission to teach her community to eat healthier and create deeper connections with their food. Kelsey also opens…

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TEMP 7 | Mindset Shift

“My Purpose Is Bigger Than My Problems” With Trent Wallace

January 5, 2023

  A full mindset shift is needed to get through the most challenging moments of your life. Without this life-changing process, you cannot unlock a more positive version of yourself. Our guest today is Trent Wallace, an up-and-coming entrepreneur from the streets of North Omaha, Nebraska. In this episode, we discuss his struggle to overcome the challenges of his past, the lessons he learned at Boys Town, and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset to become a…

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