Episodes

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Darrel Grumman , CEO and franchiser of Bubbles Tea & Juice Company . Since acquiring the brand in 2024, Darrel has transformed Bubbles from a sm...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur with Mark Perkins, we sit down with powerhouse couple Kass and Mike Lazerow , entrepreneurs, investors, and authors of “Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story.” Together, they share honest ...

On this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur with Mark Perkins, we welcome a dynamic group of creatives and entrepreneurs: actor and filmmaker Denzel Whitaker , musician and actor Maestro Harrell , and writer Jesse Janari di...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Geoffrey A. Moore , renowned author of Crossing the Chasm and a leading authority on technology adoption and market innovation. Geoffrey shares ...

What does it take to lead digital transformation at a billion-dollar scale , and how can entrepreneurs apply those same principles to grow their own businesses? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkin...

What does it take to rebuild your life and business after losing everything? On this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with David Meltzer, renowned motivational speaker, bestselling author, b...

Pat Flynn is one of the most recognized voices in online business, podcasting, and community building. In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur with host Mark Perkins, Pat shares his journey from architect turned entrepr...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Chuck Lipp, President of Dewey’s Pizza , to talk about leadership, scaling culture, and building a beloved restaurant brand across the Midwest. ...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Mario Baddour , CEO and President of Intelogix (formerly GC Services), one of North America’s largest privately held BPO and customer experience...

What’s the #1 reason salespeople fail? Jeb Blount, legendary sales strategist and author of Fanatical Prospecting and The AI Edge, joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur to deliver an unfiltered masterclass on what ...

From broke at 24 to building a multimillion-dollar flashlight empire on the shelves of Walmart and Target, Cody Grandadam's story is one of grit, mindset, and relentless drive. In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , ...

In this conversation, Tansel Ali, a four-time Australian memory champion, shares his insights on memory techniques and their application in personal and professional growth. He emphasizes that memory is a skill that can be de...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with email marketing powerhouse Jay Schwedelson to unpack the mindset and strategies behind today’s most effective marketing. Jay shares why your email da...

In this powerful episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Jon Giganti , keynote speaker, executive coach, and USA Today bestselling author of With Intention , for a deep, vulnerable, and inspir...

In this high-impact conversation, Scaling Up author and Entrepreneurs’ Organization founder Verne Harnish sits down with Mark Perkins to unpack the real mechanics behind scaling a business that lasts. Verne shares powerful in...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with dynamic keynote speaker, coach, and leadership strategist Dr. Karim R. Ellis to unpack what true success really looks like. Together, they dive deep ...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , bestselling author Craig Johnson joins host Mark Perkins to discuss the creation and evolution of the Longmire series—one of the most iconic modern Western literary franchises. ...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Amanda Goetz joins Mark Perkins for a candid conversation about ambition, self-worth, and the evolving definition of success. Amanda unpacks the concept of "toxic grit" —the rel...

In this powerful episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, bestselling author and mindset coach Tommy Breedlove joins Mark Perkins to explore what it truly means to live and lead with intention. Tommy unpacks the journey from pa...

In this conversation, Tim Castle shares his insights on negotiation, self-regulation, and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and the power of negotiation as a meta skill that can influence v...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins welcomes Danny Lehr — co-founder of Caffeine & Kilos, gym owner, and now author of the powerful new book, Win the Next Hour . Danny shares real-world insights on wh...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, former Navy SEAL Commander and best-selling author Rich Diviney joins host Mark Perkins to talk about the mental edge required to lead, perform, and thrive when the stakes are high and the path isn’t...

In this high-impact episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark sits down with world-renowned performance coach and bestselling author Todd Herman—the mind behind The 90 Day Year and The Alter Ego Effect. Todd has helped Olympic athletes, Fortune...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, we sit down with John Hussey, longtime NFL referee turned CEO of CUDDLY, the leading fundraising platform for animal rescues. John shares his journey from the high-pressure world of professional sports to...