John Lee Dumas
John Lee Dumas, known as JLD, hosts Entrepreneurs on Fire and writes books and journals that help people turn business ideas into daily action.
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Known for
HarperCollins LeadershipOverview
- Known as
- JLD
- Work
- Podcaster, author, and entrepreneur
- Podcast launch
- September 22, 2012
- Community
- Fire Nation
- Home base
- Puerto Rico
Mini bio
Before the microphone.
After graduating from Providence College in 2002, John served as an Army officer, including a tour in Iraq. Law school, finance, and commercial real estate followed. Driving between appointments introduced him to podcasts.
The daily idea.
He wanted more entrepreneur interviews than his favorite shows released, so he made his own. Entrepreneurs on Fire launched on September 22, 2012. Listeners became Fire Nation, and the show earned Best of iTunes recognition in 2013.
Sharing the process.
His work grew into podcast education, goal-setting journals, and The Common Path to Uncommon Success, a 2021 book built around 17 steps. He and Kate Erickson moved to Puerto Rico in 2016.
Creditschronological, newest first
Books and journals
- 2021The Common Path to Uncommon SuccessAuthor
- 2018The Podcast JournalCo-creator with Kate Erickson
- 2017The Mastery JournalCreator
- 2016The Freedom JournalCreator
Podcasting
- 2012–presentEntrepreneurs on FireFounder and host
Awards
Quotes
Waking up in the morning, doing what I want, where I want, with whom I want.John Lee Dumas, The Agents of Change
His definition of success in an interview about The Common Path to Uncommon Success: https://www.theagentsofchange.com/john-lee-dumas-common-path
Trivia
- He won a car on The Price Is Right in 2011.
- The podcast’s name was inspired by sportscaster Stuart Scott’s “HE’S ON FIRE!” catchphrase.
- His imagined listener, used to shape the original show, was named Jimmy.
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