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Discover how authentic relationships power successful business and innovation in this episode of Get Your Entrepreneurship Together. Brian sits down with Eric McHugh, co-founder of an AI-driven dating platform and president of ShopX. Eric shares his approach to building companies where everyone wins, insights into Web3, and how entrepreneurs can create real value in a fast-changing world. We cover building digital ownership, the future of e-commerce, tokenization for brands, and how AI is reshaping matchmaking and business. This conversation also explores practical tips on shifting from a transactional mindset to prosperity and why spiritual practices are common among high-performing founders. Learn from Eric’s experience moving from corporate America to startup life and what’s coming next for entrepreneurs.Connect with Eric:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdouglasmchugh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericdmchugh/************Resources for Entrepreneurs**************Visit our Sponsor, Glass Arts Collective. https://bit.ly/glassartscollectiveEpidemic Sound: Find the perfect soundtrack for your content. Search by genre, style, or mood! Get Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/myygj2MBA ASAP: Level up your business game with an MBA level education without spending thousands of dollars on a degree! Learn from professor John Cousins and get your MBA ASAP!https://mba-asap.com/product/micro-mba?code=U2504H24A06&referrer=GYETStream Yard: Ready to ditch Zoom for your remote podcast? Upgrade to Stream Yard and get full hd video, clean audio, and more! https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4576637104553984Podmatch: Find high quality guests for your show and guest on more podcasts! Get on Podmatch today. https://www.joinpodmatch.com/gyet10x your Facebook engagement: Use this AI tool for authentic interaction with your friends’ posts and watch your reach go to the moon! https://geniusengagerfb.com/main?am_id=brian8637GYET Giveaway: https://gyetpodcast.com/giveaways********************************************************Like the show and want to support? Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gyetFollow GYET on other platformsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uoI2NwSLyqasJh9d5Hon4?si=aY_LXNVPQ6eM77qPmyPTdgiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-your-entrepreneurship-together-with-brian-elam/id1594032289Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7668526See you in the next one!B

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Alan shares how to believe in yourself, even after facing intense setbacks. He reveals a proven formula for self-belief, drawn from both his personal journey and work as a business coach. Learn how setting clear goals and tracking your progress can set you apart in business and life.This episode cuts through empty motivation and brings practical steps for building real self-confidence. Alan opens up about childhood adversity, overcoming loss, and the wake-up call that forced him to rethink his path.

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