This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Doug C. Brown. Doug is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and the creator of the Double Your Sales Methodology—a proven, math-based model that helps entrepreneurs, business professionals, and companies grow predictable and reliable sales revenue.

Doug's career spans over four decades, beginning with 12 years in the U.S. military, followed by explosive results as President of Sales and Training for Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes, where he grew sales by over 4000% in just six months. Since then, he's built or advised over 35 businesses, generated over $960 million in revenue for clients, and helped companies like Intuit, CBS Television, and Procter & Gamble become sales powerhouses.
Doug is also the founder of Vibitno, a cutting-edge sales automation platform that supercharges follow-up, boosts retention, and drives productivity. He's a top podcast guest, award-winning sales leader, and one of the most sought-after minds in building high-performance, scalable sales systems.

If you've ever struggled with creating a consistent sales process, motivating your team, or scaling beyond your current revenue ceiling, this episode is your blueprint.

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This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is John Garrett—a keynote speaker, award winning author, consultant, and the creator of the powerful concept known as "What's Your And?" If you're looking for the X factor in how to build a culture where people actually perform at their best, feel connected, and bring their whole selves to work… John is the guy you need to hear from.

John started his career as a CPA before breaking the mold—quite literally—by becoming a nationally touring comedian. And that's what sparked his groundbreaking discovery: people are more than their job titles, and organizations that embrace their employees' outside-of-work passions—what he calls their "Ands"—build stronger cultures, retain talent longer, and unlock levels of performance and engagement most leaders never tap into.
He's worked with companies like PwC, AstraZeneca, and Microsoft, and written the bestseller What's Your And? His message is simple but transformative: We perform better when we bring all of who we are to what we do. And for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to build thriving, winning cultures—John's frameworks are pure gold.

I've personally spent time with John and seen him present his concepts live. His insights land. His stories resonate. And the applications for leaders are immediate.

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Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called "Lessons for Hannah." Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives.

Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it.

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This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Charles Byrd. If you've ever wanted to scale your business without spending a fortune on ads—and do it while building powerful, lasting relationships—Charles is the guy you want to learn from.

Charles started his career in Silicon Valley as a director at a billion-dollar software company, where he earned the nickname "The Chaos Killer" for his ability to simplify and streamline complex projects. But despite his success, he felt the pull to do something more impactful—and live life on his own terms.

So he walked away and launched his own productivity course. The twist? He didn't just build a course—he built a system for marketing and scaling it through joint ventures. In fact, Charles became so effective at booking JV promotions—2 to 6 per week consistently—that entrepreneurs and companies began hiring him to teach them his signature approach.

Today, Charles is one of the most sought-after experts on joint venture partnerships and referral marketing, helping business owners grow faster, create leveraged income, and build rock-solid systems to scale.

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This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Skye Waterson. If you've ever struggled with traditional productivity systems or felt like your brain just doesn't fit the mold, Skye's story and work will be a game-changer. She's the founder of Unconventional Organisation, an ADHD support and coaching service designed to help entrepreneurs and executives build focused, sustainable success—without burnout.

Diagnosed with ADHD while completing her PhD, Skye realized that the usual productivity advice wasn't built for minds like hers. So she created her own framework—one that now powers the systems used by over 82,000 professionals who follow her work. Her podcast The ADHD Skills Lab has over 200,000 downloads, and her web articles have reached more than a quarter million readers.
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Skye's belief is that ADHD isn't a flaw to overcome—it's a different operating system that, when properly supported, can be a massive asset. And through her work with founders, executives, and creatives, she's helping people rewire their approach to focus, consistency, and scale.

www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

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Hello Misfit Entrepreneurs! This is Dave Lukas and Welcome to a very special Independence Day edition of The Misfit Entrepreneur Podcast.

Today, we pause to honor a radical, world-changing idea—an idea that birthed a nation unlike any other in history.

On July 4th, 1776, fifty-six men signed a document that would forever alter the course of humanity. They didn't just declare independence from a king—they declared independence for the individual. They declared that your rights didn't come from government, but from God. That liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness were not privileges, but birthrights.

In doing so, they ignited a revolution—not just of nations, but of minds, markets, and human potential.

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This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Marc Nudelberg. Marc is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, award-winning leadership and sales coach, and the president of On the Ball, a family-owned coaching agency that's been helping businesses grow for over 25 years.

Marc's journey began on the sidelines—as an NCAA Division I football coach—where he learned the power of discipline, culture, and performance under pressure. But he didn't stop there. Recognizing that leadership fundamentals transcend the game, he transitioned from coaching athletes to coaching entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing teams across industries.

Under Marc's leadership, On the Ball has become a nationally recognized brand, working with organizations like Aflac, City Furniture, Amerant Bank, and UKG. His unique blend of sports discipline and business savvy has fueled explosive growth, earning the firm a spot as a Seminole 100 honoree for the fastest-growing companies led by FSU alumni.

On thing that caught my attention with Marc is his belief in getting 1% better every day—and little successes added up to huge wins. I totally agree with this philosophy and had to have him on to discuss this and more.

Website: ontheball.co
Instagram: @coachnoodle

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Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called "Lessons for Hannah." Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives.

Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it.

To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com.

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