This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Nicky Billou. Nicky is a powerhouse of entrepreneurial energy—a best-selling author, thought leadership coach, and host of The Thought Leader Revolution, the #1 podcast in the world on thought leadership – of which I've been fortunate to be a guest. As the Co-founder, President, and CEO of eCircle Academy, Nicky has helped countless coaches, consultants, and service professionals position themselves as recognized authorities in their fields—often adding six and even seven figures to their annual income.

But what makes Nicky truly special isn't just his ability to scale businesses—it's his mission to unleash greatness in others. His programs combine deep business growth strategy with a belief that the greatest untapped resource in the world is the human spirit. He's the author of several powerful books, including Finish Line Thinking, The Thought Leader's Journey, and The Power of Connecting, and has built a reputation as one of the most inspiring mentors for entrepreneurs who want to make a real impact.

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​Nicky invites anyone needing belief or direction to reach out. "I like being bothered," he says—so don't hesitate.

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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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