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The Entrepreneurs' Club Podcast

The Entrepreneurs' Club Podcast

Written by: Carter McKinney
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The Entrepreneurs’ Club Podcast, hosted by Carter McKinney, spotlights impactful conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives shaping culture. Listen in for insights on leadership, branding, resilience, and the behind-the-scenes of building something meaningful.Carter McKinney Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • From Heroin to Hope: Westley Morris on Recovery, Redemption & “Keep Pedaling” | Season 1 Episode 6
    Jan 24 2026

    Season 1, Episode 6 — Westley Morris | The Entrepreneurs Club PodcastThis episode is raw, real, and necessary.Westley Morris joins me for a conversation about resilience, recovery, and rebuilding — not as a highlight reel, but as real life. From surviving addiction and homelessness to turning pain into purpose, Westley’s story is a reminder that transformation is possible… but it costs something.In this episode, we explore:• What recovery actually looks like when nobody’s watching• The mindset shift from survival to responsibility• Rebuilding trust with yourself, your family, and your community• How discipline (and consistency) becomes the turning point• Why “keep pedaling” is more than a saying — it’s a rule for lifeIf you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or anyone fighting to become the next version of yourself — this one will hit.Recorded at The Foundry Recording Studio in Bethlehem, PA.WATCH • LEARN • BUILD🎙 The Entrepreneurs Club Podcast — Season 1, Episode 6🎥 Video Production: McKinney Media📍 Location: The Foundry Recording Studio (Bethlehem, PA)📸 Photo: Maya Rucker👉🏽 Subscribe to stay tapped in:/ @mckinneymedia👉🏽 Hit SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell to stay tapped in:/ @itscartermckinney🎥 Video Production: McKinney Media🌐 McKinney Media: www.mckinneymedia.coSocials — Follow & Connect:Facebook: / itscartermckinneyInstagram: / itscartermckinneyTikTok: / itscartermckinneyTwitter: / cartermckinneyyLinkedIn: / carter-“the-photographer”-mckinney-39607b1a2 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@itscartermck...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/carterm...🎟 Don’t miss an event:https://www.eventbrite.com/o/carter-m...🌐 McKinney Media: www.mckinneymedia.co

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    38 mins
  • Discipline Saved Him: Lawrence Wright on Barbering, Mental Health & Purpose | Season 1 Episode 5
    Jan 7 2026

    Today, we’re talking about discipline, mental health, and the unseen work behind mastering your craft — the kind of work that shapes character long before it shapes success.Lawrence Wright, master barber and founder of The Barber Pill, joins us for a grounded and honest conversation about barbering, family, self-discipline, and the responsibility that comes with influence.Lawrence’s journey into barbering began in high school, but his greatest growth didn’t come from clippers alone — it came from learning how to manage stress, protect his mental health, serve his community, and show up fully for his family.In this episode, we explore:• Why mental health is a leadership responsibility, not a side topic• How discipline from martial arts carries into business and life• The importance of work-life balance in entrepreneurship• How culture shapes work ethic, resilience, and perspective• Why community service keeps leaders grounded and humble• Turning personal challenges into fuel for growthIf you’re an entrepreneur, creative, parent, or someone committed to personal growth — this episode will challenge you to slow down, check on people, and lead with intention both in business and in life.WATCH • LEARN • BUILDThis is your reminder:Discipline creates freedom.Mental health is non-negotiable.Service strengthens leadership. 🧠✂️👉🏽 Hit SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell to stay tapped in:/ @itscartermckinney🎥 Video Production: McKinney Media🌐 McKinney Media: www.mckinneymedia.coSocials — Follow & Connect:Facebook: / itscartermckinneyInstagram: / itscartermckinneyTikTok: / itscartermckinneyTwitter: / cartermckinneyyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carter-“the-photographer”-mckinney-39607b1a2/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@itscartermckinneySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/cartermckinney?si=ec7cb649f9b14b89🎟 Don’t miss an event:https://www.eventbrite.com/o/carter-mckinney-of-mckinney-media-67840853883🧠 Episode Five. Discipline builds the leader.Welcome back to The Entrepreneurs Club. 🚀

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    34 mins
  • Leadership Starts Within: Bart Bailey on Finding Your Purpose, Inner Work, and Authoring | Episode 4
    Jan 1 2026

    Featuring: Bart Bailey | Hosted by Carter McKinneyToday, we’re talking about the inner work behind real leadership — the work no one applauds, but everyone feels.Bart Bailey, COO of Courage to Care and author of It’s In Our Bones, joins us for a powerful conversation about presence, self-awareness, and how generational history shapes the way we lead, parent, and connect.Bart’s biggest pivot didn’t come from business — it came from watching his son be bullied, forcing him to confront purpose, values, and what leadership truly demands.In this episode, we explore:• Why “the work is inner work” — always• How generational patterns influence leadership today• Why you can’t take people further than you’ve gone yourself• The discipline of presence in a distracted world• Listening more, speaking less, and leading with intentionIf you’re a leader, entrepreneur, parent, or someone committed to growth — this episode will challenge you to slow down, look inward, and lead from a grounded place.WATCH • LEARN • BUILDThis is your reminder:Presence is power.Healing expands leadership.Inner clarity creates outer impact. 🧠👉🏽 Hit SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell to stay tapped in:/ @itscartermckinney🎥 Video Production: McKinney MediaMcKinney Media: www.mckinneymedia.coSocials — Follow & Connect:Facebook: / itscartermckinneyInstagram: / itscartermckinneyTikTok: / itscartermckinneyTwitter: / cartermckinneyyLinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/carter-“t...Threads: https://www.threads.net/@itscartermck…Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/carterm...Don’t miss an event: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/carter-m...🧠 Episode Four. Leadership begins within.Welcome back to The Entrepreneurs Club. 🚀

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    1 hr and 11 mins
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