Sarah Lockwood: Meet the New Host of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast

Most podcasts talk tactics, but The Conscious Entrepreneur turns the spotlight inward. This episode marks a new beginning for The Conscious Entrepreneur as Alex Raymond passes the mic to Sarah Lockwood, the show’s new host. They reflect on the recent summit in Boulder and the kind of conversations that matter most to this community, the […]

David Johns: Guard Your Joy

Guarding your joy while leading high-stakes work is not optional. It is the only way to last. Dr. David Johns sits down with Alex Raymond for a conversation on what it means to lead without losing yourself. What keeps you grounded when the work feels endless? How do you stay in the fight without letting […]

Brian Dubow: Mood Follows Action

Happiness isn’t a finish line; it’s the system you build every day to actually enjoy being alive. Brian Dubow had the career, the money, the validation, and none of it made him feel fulfilled. So he stepped off the path, studied the science of happiness, and rebuilt his life from the inside out. In this […]

What to Expect at The 2025 Conscious Entrepreneur Summit

Most entrepreneurs want exponential growth. Few pause long enough to ask what’s quietly getting in the way. In this episode, Alex Raymond shares what’s ahead for the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, happening May 28th and 29th in Boulder, Colorado. This is the one event built entirely around the well-being of entrepreneurs, and it’s designed for those […]

John Sampogna: The Entrepreneur’s Mental Balance Sheet

Building a business is one thing; holding your vision steady through growth, pressure, and uncertainty is something else entirely. Alex Raymond sits down with John Sampogna, the co-founder and CEO of Wondersauce, to talk about what the entrepreneurial journey really demands once the excitement wears off. John shares how he built a 100-person agency, why […]

Garry Ridge: Being A Dumb-Ass Is Your Superpower

Real leadership isn’t being the smartest person in the room. It’s creating the kind of culture where people feel safe enough to say, “I don’t know.” In this episode, Alex Raymond talks with Garry Ridge, the former CEO of WD-40 and the author of “Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It.” Garry shares how a moment of […]

Brian Dally: Nobody Cares About Your Crappy Little Startup

Building a business with purpose will push you to grow in ways you probably didn’t expect. What happens when your ambition outpaces your timing? Or when your team starts breaking down and you realize the real issue starts with you? In this episode, Alex Raymond talks with Brian Dally, the co-founder and CEO of Groundfloor, […]

A Look Inside the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit

Most entrepreneurs think they need a new growth strategy. What they actually need is a better relationship with themselves. In this episode, the tables turn as Sarah Lockwood, the founder of HiveCast, interviews Alex Raymond about the upcoming Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, happening May 28–29 in Boulder, Colorado. Now in its fourth year, the summit offers […]

From Sales Leader to CEO: Mark Kosoglow’s Leap into Entrepreneurship

Most outbound sales strategies rely on volume and noise. Mark Kosoglow is betting on something different: relevance, proof, and actually caring about the people on the other end. Mark helped scale Outreach to over $230 million in revenue as its first sales hire. Now he’s a first-time founder and CEO at Operator, a startup built […]

Winning the Cookie Wars: Bennett Maxwell’s Playbook for Growth and Resilience

Surviving a lawsuit, scaling a franchise, and losing 125 pounds all pointed Bennett Maxwell toward one surprising realization: his nervous system had more influence than he ever imagined. Bennett joins Alex Raymond to talk through the chaos and clarity that came with building Dirty Dough. When Crumble, a billion-dollar competitor, sued him over sprinkles and […]