Podcasts by From Founder To CEO

Co-Founder of #1 Catholic App: Surrender from 2022-06-11T10:00

Alex experienced a spiritual awakening that led him and his co-founders to build the the most downloaded and used Catholic app in the world.

Founder of Spartan Races: "The Obstacle Is The Way"&His New CNBC TV Show from 2022-02-07T18:13:53

Joe is as real as it gets. He is a Founder and CEO who tells it like it is and pushes himself to get better and be better...every day. What I truly appreciate about J...

Why Relinquish The Role Of CEO? - Award Winning Founder Tells His Story from 2021-12-26T19:00

Enlisted Marine.

Marine Officer.

Husband.

How this Founder powered back from a $100,000 lawsuit that nearly destroyed his business from 2021-12-01T00:30

When you meet Chideha for the first time, you immediately know.

You know he is a special person.

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25 Years As Founder Of #1 Blinds.com: Jay Steinfeld - "Be As Generous As You Can" from 2021-11-14T21:00

Blinds.com is an incredible business story and Jay is an incredible Founder CEO.

In his new book, he talks...

What to do when you make a BIG BAD decision from 2021-09-07T05:00

Donnie is as transparent as you might expect, being a Marine.

His amazing company is helping thousands of ...

BIG 400TH INTERVIEW: Jason Fried discusses his controversial decision&its fallout from 2021-08-31T05:00

WOW! We could not have asked for a better 400th Podcast Episode Guest!

And, Jason Fried delivered. He was ...

What To Do When You Need To Exit 2 Co-Founders from 2021-08-30T22:00

Tutoring is big business. And, Myles and the team figured out how to provide this valuable service for FREE to thousands of students.

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Shark Tank Founder: Deciding If You Want To Be CEO? from 2021-08-10T05:00

You may remember Ashley from her appearance on ABC TV's "Shark Tank."

At the end of the show, Ashley recei...

BIG EcoTech Founder: Use your "breakdown" as your "breakthrough" from 2021-07-27T05:00

My draw dropped open when Norman told me how much money in energy costs he saved a Brazilian company.

He a...

"Unicorn" Founder/CEO: Growth Requires Defining New Team Member Scope from 2021-07-03T00:00

What started as a side hustle, caught him by surprise when Google reached out with an intriguing offer.

As...

Elias Guerra: Even a patient Founder needs more patience from 2021-06-08T16:00

Surprising and delighting customers as they interact with their digital wallet is the expertise of Elias Guerra and his team at Popwallet.

Elias Guerra: Even a patient Founder needs more patience from 2021-06-08T16:00

Surprising and delighting customers as they interact with their digital wallet is the expertise of Elias Guerra and his team at Popwallet.

The Courage To Share The Truth...When It Is Needed Most from 2021-05-25T05:00

Have you ever heard a Founder say he enjoys buying business insurance.

I thought so.

The 22 Talk SHIFTs that will change your leadership...and life from 2021-05-18T05:00

Krister and I last spoke in 2017 in episode 185. It was an intense conversation.

Why? Because Krister's jo...

Tara: Here is what I did when I was not delegating effectively from 2021-05-11T05:00

The pandemic wreaked havoc on many businesses.

But, how many of you know a Founder who launched DURING the...

FOCUS: It's hard to do when you are like THIS Founder from 2021-05-04T05:00

Who doesn't like a good walk in the forest?

It turns out that walking in the forest is even more important...

The powerful combination of founder vulnerability&accountability from 2021-04-27T05:00

A larger number of people in the United States are "gig workers." And, that number has increased steadily.

BONUS: The 5 Steps To An Undefeated Marketing System from 2021-04-21T17:51:26

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Giving Up Sales To Scale The Company: True Story Of Growth from 2021-04-20T05:00

Tim has been a friend for quite some time. I admire him for so many reasons...not the least of which is his prowess at sales.

Friday Founder Fundraising Forum: Lucas - Know WIIFM for each investor from 2021-04-16T05:00

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How to overcome the Founder "all or nothing" fitness pitfall from 2021-04-15T05:00

Zac Mason helps many Founders get fit.

Zac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachzac/

Zac on Facebook: Listen

Setting Expectations Nearly Lost Him Investment $, Setting Objectives Got It Back from 2021-04-13T05:00

I sincerely appreciated Lucas' candor.

He and his team are quite innovative with their approach to creatin...

The merits of being a "lazy" co-founder? Yes. from 2021-04-06T05:00

Wool. An old friend with a new twist from a team that is on fire.

Dan chronicles the rise of Unbound Merin...

What to do if a Co-founder isn't a fit any more from 2021-03-30T05:00

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Matt's tech is terrific. Matt is too. :)

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EXIT: His reasons for selling (and what you might consider) from 2021-03-23T05:00

Need Help Raising Capital: www.crucialconnections.com

Live events seem like a distant memory. But, not to Evan. He is a leading expert on the thing that keep ...

EXIT: His reasons for selling (and what you might consider) from 2021-03-23T05:00

Need Help Raising Capital: www.crucialconnections.com

Live events seem like a distant memory. But, not to Evan. He is a leading expert on the thing that keep ...

Battling Cancer (Twice)&Shady Characters Made Her Stronger&Changed Her Business Model from 2021-03-16T05:00

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Krista has beat cancer.....

Are You Backable? - Listen to what YOU can do to get the capital you need from 2021-03-14T02:00

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Have you ever wondered why some investors invest...

Founder Fundraising Myth #3: Your Power (Crucial Connections) from 2021-03-12T06:00

Shift From Fundraising Failure To A Fundraising Phenom: www.CrucialConnections.com

Todd walks through Myth #3 of Founder Fundraising

Founder Fundraising Myth #2: Your Pitch (Crucial Connections) from 2021-03-11T06:00

Shift From Fundraising Failure To A Fundraising Phenom: www.CrucialConnections.com

Todd walks through Myth #2 of Founder Fundraising

Founder Fundraising Myth #1: Your Persistence (Crucial Connections) from 2021-03-10T06:00

Shift From Fundraising Failure To A Fundraising Phenom: www.CrucialConnections.com

Todd walks through Myth #1 of Founder Fundraising

Sponsorships For Capital: From Two Emmy Award Winning Co-Founders from 2021-03-09T06:00

Become A Fundraising Phenom: www.CrucialConnections.com

This was such a FUN interview, with two people who qu...

Overcoming The Discomfort Of Raising Capital from 2021-03-08T06:00

Become A Fundraising Phenom: www.CrucialConnections.com

Tyler is incredible. What he has been able to accomplish as a Founder while being a college student an...

How To Recover From A Failed Financial Projection To Your Investors&Team Members from 2021-03-02T12:49:51

Financial projections for a Founder CEO are quite precarious. On the one hand you want to be careful not to over promise because others are relying on your predictio...

How to be a Great Founder/Team Leader When YOU are a HIGH Achieving Person from 2021-02-23T06:00

It takes a special person to be a wife, mother, physician, AND Founder. That special person is Dr. Allison Hull.

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Shae Bynes: Are You Moving Away From Something Or Toward Something? from 2021-02-16T06:00

Wow. Shae! She will inspire you and move your heart.

She shares her divinely inspired story as well as a few other r...

Founder Habits: He mastered them and he tells you how YOU can too from 2021-02-09T06:00

Justin's enthusiasm for success is infectious. However, beneath that enthusiasm is a lifetime of struggles, challenges, and unique experiences that few have had quit...

Sequoia Capital Backed Founder: Create Hiring Processes That Scale from 2021-02-02T06:00

Who you let in and out of your life is VERY important. Who you let in and out of your networks is VERY important. Who you let into and out of your company is VERY im...

What to do when your passions get the better of you from 2021-01-26T06:00

I am a reluctant Cincinnati Bengals fan. (see their record for my reluctance justification). But, then again, I am not really a big football super fan anyway. But, I...

Founder: Winning At Work/Life Boundaries from 2021-01-19T06:00

My wife was a military spouse for a short time period. It's a very challenging role to be in, for sure.

Mi...

FINTECH Unicorn ($2.42B) Co-Founder/CEO: Don't shelter the team from bad news from 2021-01-12T06:00

CB Insights lists the company that Mike Praeger founded as a FinTech unicorn. Take a look here.<...

Former SONIC CEO: Founders As "Masters Of None" from 2021-01-05T06:00

I must admit...I could eat burgers from Sonic for every meal. So, when the former CEO of Sonic agreed to come on the show to help YOU learn from his experiences, I c...

Are you letting your failures obscure your genius? from 2020-12-31T06:00

Being an entrepreneur is challenging. Being an entrepreneur AND a parent is even more challenging. For some, being a black entrepreneurial parent can be even tougher...

Mario: You don't need to hire people that you don't want to spend time with from 2020-12-29T06:00

Mario and his team are the real deal. His passion for people and culture is quite inspiring. He and his company's work is legendary. That's why his story about hiring the wrong person seemed so ...

BONUS: Dr Choi - How To Use Neuroscience To Improve Your Performance from 2020-12-28T06:00

Dr. Choi shares some incredible insights and actions you can take to leverage neuroscience in order to improve YOUR performance.

His LinkedIn Profile: Listen

Being Friendly VS Being Friends, With Team Members from 2020-12-22T06:00

If you are looking to be inspired by a Founder's startup story, look no farther than this interview with Gwen. She sure does have grit and a lot of other positive qu...

How This Founder Overcame The Intimidation Factor from 2020-12-15T06:00

We all lose loved ones. This year seemed particularly difficult.

You might say I was quite touched by Joe'...

23 Year Old Founder: Compromising With Dev Team Led To More Success from 2020-12-08T06:00

COVID-19 has made it even more difficult for artists to launch and sustain a living.

That's why I LOVE wha...

Berkshire Hathaway Bought His Companies, After He Learned To "Loosen His Grip" from 2020-12-01T06:00

Some of you dream about building a great...

BONUS: How focusing on simplicity for his customer&for his business, generated MORE success from 2020-11-30T16:26:10

Dan Soviero, Founder of Signature, discusses how he and his team focused on simplicity for his customers AND his business and how that generated a lot more success.

When Co-Founders Part Ways: What Dan Learned About Himself from 2020-11-24T06:00

Dan is one of those guys that you immediately like. He is a former lacrosse players who just wants to help other lacrosse players.

BONUS: Zac Mason - The 4 Limiting Belief/Myths Of Founder Fitness from 2020-11-19T06:00

Check out Zac's website: https://topmencoach.com/

Top Men Method

Zac shares the 4 Limiting Beliefs/Myths that hold Founders back from achiev...

The Consequences Of Hiring People Just Like You from 2020-11-17T06:00

About a year ago I started paying attention to some of the new approaches to lead generation many Founder were using. They include quizes, calculators, assessments, ...

The Founder of The Factual Discovered He Wasn't A Good Product Manager from 2020-11-10T06:00

I have always been passionate about great reporting and quality journalism. I started out as a paper delivery boy and later a journalist for a short time period. I g...

BONUS: Being A Couple&Co-Founders: How to make this unique relationship work from 2020-11-06T06:00

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Justin and Alyse's website: Listen

BONUS: Former NAVY SEAL, Errol Doebler: Great leaders foster psychological safety from 2020-11-05T06:00

This is one former Navy Seal you are going to want to listen two...twice...and read his book too:

"The Process, Art, and Science of Leadership"

Errol's Book: Listen

The tension between our aspirations and the realities of entrepreneurship from 2020-11-03T06:00

I think you may want to listen to this interview...twice.

Shawn is incredible. He is one of the deepest th...

65,000 Barbers Use His App, But This One Thing Is Hard For Him To Give Up from 2020-10-27T05:00

The relationship between the barber and the barber's client is very important. No one understands that more than Obi and his co-founder.

Founder of Beachbody talks about building an "off ramp" from 2020-10-20T05:00

If you are looking for an example of a hardworking Founder & CEO, look no further than Carl Daikeler.

Carl...

Dunkin' Donuts CEO Shares The Story When Hubris Got The Better Of Him from 2020-10-13T05:00

I grew up in Connecticut and LOVED when we were able to get Dunkin Donuts' Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats. So, many years later having the opportunity to interview Rob...

Kara Goldin: The Legendary Founder Of Hint Water On Her Biggest Challenge As A Leader from 2020-10-06T05:00

15 years ago, Kara and her husband, Theo, set on on a grand adventure. With no experience in the beverage industry, they wanted to create a beverage drink with only ...

Even THIS Founder Doesn't Get Hiring Right ALL The Time from 2020-09-29T05:00

If you aren't using a valid and reliable pre-employment assessment to augment your hiring efforts, then you may be missing an opportunity. Josh explains why and also talks about his own mistakes...

Think ALL Investor Money Is Good Money? Think Again. Johanan Explains Why from 2020-09-22T12:01:54

Johanan has created a win-win-win with Algas Organics. He takes nuisance seaweed that washes up on the beaches of his island country, turns it into fertilizer for farmers, and employees a growin...

The LinkedIn Ads Guru On Switching Focus To The Team from 2020-09-15T05:00

AJ will impress you will his LinkedIn Ads knowledge, his dedication to his craft, and his work ethic. But, I think you'll also be impressed by AJ's candid and transparent story about becoming th...

Selling to Carvana And Now Working On Auto Loans: Can Cause Stress from 2020-09-08T05:00

Nick and his fellow Founders had a big exit with Carvana. Yes, that Carvana. Now hey are tackling the car load market with a great deal of experience from their previous company. Nick gets real ...

Twice The Struggle - How She Succeeds&Overcomes Racism As An African-American Founder from 2020-09-01T05:00

This was a hard conversation to have. I'm grateful to Rachel for trusting her story with me. All our entrepreneurial journeys have struggles that help transform us. Rachel and others like her, s...

BONUS: Queen City Angels: 4 Mistakes Founders Make Pitching Angel Investors from 2020-08-29T17:26:46

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MarTech Founder shares some unique insights about who should attend "feature" meetings from 2020-08-25T05:00

Sponsored By: www.arrestfounderstress.com

Meetings are are an interesting topic. When you combine...

Data Science&Bras: Heidi Zak innovates AND gets commitment on tough decisions from 2020-08-18T05:00

Sponsored By: Arrest Founder Stress

Data science and bras? An unlike...

Ben Chestnut on receiving and acting on personally critiquing feedback from 2020-08-11T05:00

Sponsored By: Arrest Founder Stress

Millions of entrepreneurs know a...

Conquering conflict avoidance helped fuel 50% annual growth for the past 2 years from 2020-08-04T05:00

Sponsored By: Arrest Founder Stress

I always find it so fascinating...

Learning to say no in order to grow from 2020-07-28T05:00

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You can relate, right? T...

BONUS: 4 Founders Just Talk About It from 2020-07-23T05:00

4 Founders Just Talk About It

Talk about what? Race in America

• Erin Green: Founder of Verify Services
• Perry Jeffries III, Founder of The Entrepreneur's CFO
• ...
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COVID-19 Exploded Growth...Now He Had An Inventory Problem from 2020-07-21T05:00

Imagine selling millions of your product, but then having an inventory problem. That was the situation Greg faced. Listen to what he did and how he had to change himself and the company.

How This Founder Overcame Self-Confidence Issues And How You Can Too from 2020-07-14T05:00

I have a special treat for you in this episode. I am VERY excited to introduce you to my long-time friend from way back in my neighborhood of Ansonia, CT, Adam Hallet. Adam shares some great sto...

Jake Checked His Ego And That Created More Growth from 2020-07-07T05:00

Sponsor: www.stressfreefounder.com

I enjoyed speaking with Jake. He is an impressive Founder. And, I appreciate his candor about "ego." We can all learn from this conversation.

Why Silicon Valley Culture Did Not Work For His Company from 2020-06-30T05:00

Sponsored by: www.StressFreeFounder.com

Tobias is a Founder originally from Vienna. In this really interesting interview, he shares why int...

The BIG shift this Founder made that created explosive growth from 2020-06-23T05:00

SPONSRED BY: www.stressfreefounder.com

Jason and his team have created a learning platform that is truly incredible. He started this in his early 20s with lots of learnings along the way....

The One Question This Lawyer/Co-Founder Uses To Reveal Culture Fit from 2020-06-16T05:00

Gut health is important to all of us. We need good "gut buddies" to stay healthy. And, we need good "team buddies" for our startups to thrive. Tina shares the one interview question that tells h...

Why Do Celebrities Like Kelly Clarkson, Usher, and Tony Robbins Flock To This Founder/Doctor? from 2020-06-09T05:00

You probably have seen Dr. Gundry. His book "The Plant Paradox" is a best seller. His supplements are wi...

COVID-19 Turned This Founder Into A "War-Time" Leader from 2020-06-05T17:03:17

Alex led his team through a huge nightmare. COVID-19 prompted him to quickly change his entire in-person SaaS conference business model. And, wow, he and his team quickly turned their business i...

Co-Founder of Netflix: When Reed Hastings said he is losing faith in me as CEO from 2020-06-02T05:00

Sponsored by: www.stressfreefounder.com

Marc's new (relatively) book, "It Will Never Work" is really wonderful...

4 Actions To Successfully Lead Through Crisis from 2020-05-26T05:00

SPONSORED BY: www.stressfreefounder.com

Maria is a proud New Yorker and a skillful Founder. She has successfully navigated and pivoted her ...

BONUS: 11 Components Of Your New Coronavirus Job Description from 2020-05-21T05:00

Pat and his team are having an enormous impact. Pat is the CEO of GAN, THE organization supporting the success of over 100 independent accelerators...in over 120 cities. He is also the CEO of GA...

Battling COVID-19 With Great Tech While Transitioning From Founder To CEO from 2020-05-18T16:20:54

Gunner and his team are on the front lines of battling COVID-19 and other pathogens in hospitals. Their amazing "tower" helps to lyze the "bugs" that linger in hospital rooms after a patient lea...

Conquer Perfectionism&Launch With This Founder's Advice from 2020-05-12T05:00

Anand really believes in his mission. With over 20 years of experience in his industry, Anand has created something whose time has come...technology for financial advisors...one of the last area...

BONUS: Bombed NAVY Ship Commander - How Founders Can Lead During COVID-19 Crisis from 2020-05-07T05:00

CDR Lippold bravely led his sailors during the horrific suicide bombing of the USS Cole in 2000 when 17 sailors died. Kirk understands what it takes to lead during crisis situations. He shares h...

2008 Taught This Founder How To Win In 2020 from 2020-05-05T05:00

I asked Craig to come on the show because he is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Not only did his team just finish moving a considerable number of clients to home-based work in response to ...

BONUS: The 3 NEW Messages Converting Customers in the Coronavirus Economy from 2020-04-30T05:00

Phillip is a former guest on the show that I wanted to bring back for a good reason.

His agency, Listen

He received feedback that prompted him to change...so he did from 2020-04-28T05:00

Now, more than ever, we need to know what is happening in the hearts and minds of our team members. Santiago and his team have married up software and coaching that does just that. Santiago is w...

BONUS: Jenny Kay - Founder Crisis Communication Tips During Covid-19 from 2020-04-22T05:00

Communications Expert & Attorney, Jenny Kay, shares Founder Crisis Communication Tips During Covid-19

Her Company: https://kaycommunications.co/ Listen

He Sold His First Company To Kellogg's: Focus On One Fire At A Time from 2020-04-21T05:00

These are stressful times for many Founders. What usually is a challenging role to be in, has been turned into a crazy race to stay alive. That's why I have been str...

BONUS: KC Royals Pitcher, Author,&Speaker On Embracing "Sweaty Palms" During Crisis Leadership from 2020-04-15T13:46:18

We dissect one of the pillars of Mike Robbin's new book: "We're All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging" - We talk about the importance of "sweaty...

Are You Tapping Into The Collective Wisdom Of Your Team? from 2020-04-14T05:00

As we battle Covid-19, I was grateful that Johannes joined me on the podcast. His views on "collective intelligence" are quite inspiring. And, it's his own understanding of himself as a leader t...

BONUS: How This Army Veteran&Founder Uses *V-U-C-A* To Lead Through The Covid-19 Crisis from 2020-04-09T05:00

Bobby Herrera is the successful Founder & CEO of The Populus Group, THE company that help you manage your non-permanent workforce.

Bobby is also a U.S. Army veteran and author of one of m...

BONUS: 2 Todds W/ Podcasts: Our 5 Year Anniversary&His Successful Launch from 2020-04-08T05:00

Todd O'Brien has a popular podcast you'll want to check out: http://keepitweirdmedia.com/podcast

He and I talk about what we have learne...

Regional Airline CEO On A Key Lesson Of Remote Leadership from 2020-04-07T05:00

Andrew was guest #2, 5 years ago. It was truly an honor to have him back on the show where he discusses two key issues: 1) how he is navigating a pilot shortage 2) a specific experience about re...

She had to let 98% of her 600 team members go: Here's how she did it from 2020-03-31T05:00

She grew SolidCore to over 70 locations and thousands of members including big fans like Michelle Obama. But, nothing has compared to the heart-wrenching decisions Anne has had to make in respon...

He wants to make you a Sales Hero, and Learned How NOT to be A Hero CEO from 2020-03-24T05:00

Imagine having an intelligence system that proactively finds the right information you need to craft the best messages for sales prospecting. That is what Daniel and his team have created. And, ...

Are you surrounded by people who contribute or contaminate? from 2020-03-17T04:14:29

Are you contributing or contaminating? That is a question that Brad invites advisors, family members, friends, etc., (who desire to give advice to rising Founders) to think about. He talked excl...

Evan Carmichael Has Over 2 Mill YouTube Subscribers And One BIG Fear from 2020-03-10T05:00

You may know Evan. He is the guy with over 2 million subscribers on YouTube aiming to help you believe your entrepreneurial ambitions can come true. But, have you ever stopped to think if Founde...

Former Hockey Player Turned Founder On Blocking Out The Noise from 2020-03-03T06:00

Bob is a former hockey player on a mission. After a split with his business partner, he had to move from the "assist" role to the "lead' role. Listen to what he had to change about himself and h...

How Growing Up In Morocco Gave Him An Edge On Startup Success from 2020-02-25T06:00

Sometimes it takes someone from one geography and culture to notice opportunities in another geography and culture. Tarik is originally from Morocco and he understands the real estate industry h...

Former Hockey Players Learn To Manage Others With Different Work Ethic from 2020-02-18T06:00

It's sometimes challenging for Founders to accept that members of our team may have different motivations, work ethic, and focus areas as we do. When you think about the hard work and dedication it...

What do you do when others question your ability to lead? from 2020-02-11T06:00

Sherry and her team are at the cutting edge of using gene science to create customized meal plans for all of us and have a big impact on diseases like obesity and diabetes. She is very accomplished...

How "Winning Shots" & Employee Development Fueled His Company's Success from 2020-02-04T06:00

What do you do, when you start feeling overwhelmed? Nicolas shares some ideas on this topic. Chili Piper is not his first startup. But, this is the first one that is bootstrapped. And, those of you...

Getting Co-Founder Risk Calibration & Communication Right from 2020-01-28T06:00

Trust me...you'll be inspired and motivated after listening to Dr. Tye Caldwell and Courtney Caldwell. They not only have created an amazing company that helps so many entrepreneurs, but they also ...

How To Lead With Fast Growth And A Remote Team from 2020-01-21T06:00

Ju has created a consumer brand that is growing lightening fast, with just a small team of 5 people. What's her secret? And, since she is in Paris and her team is in New York, how does she ensure h...

Stress Free Founder! Is it possible? from 2020-01-14T06:00

An encounter with a friend Founder and some of the Jan ads out there got me a bit annoyed and excited all at the same time. Listen to my thoughts about how YOU can become a Stress Free Founder.

The Trap Of Founder Self-Deception And What To Do About It! from 2020-01-07T06:00

I thought we might start off the New Year with a very unique Founder doing amazing things. Bridger is a licensed therapist turned Founder who wants to make mental health more accessible to YOU.
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Top 5 Founder Team Leadership Surprises from 2019-12-31T06:00

We are 5 years old. Thanks to YOU...our loyal listeners and Founders around the world. Thank you for joining us on this journey to help making the path from Founder to CEO a bit easier for YOU. Listen

The 4 Things That Will Make You LOSE Focus In 2020 from 2019-12-24T06:00

Jim is back! Jim was such a popular guest last time, that I asked him to come back and talk about how YOU can achieve better Founder focus in 2020. And, he does not disappoint.

His disrespect for leadership skills quickly changed from 2019-12-17T06:00

Alex is making mail exciting again. His innovative service brings fun and joy to a new type of product that you may even want to try out. Yet, on the journey of creation, Alex learned a hard lesson...

How early success and hubris can derail your startup from 2019-12-10T06:00

Cooking without fuel? Check. Managing our emotions as Founders when we are "Crossing The Chasm"...a bit more difficult. Patrick Sherwin details his journey of creating an amazing solar oven and how...

Han: How he used EI to hire and onboard a GREAT Sales Executive from 2019-12-03T06:00

hat do 3D technology have to do with hiring a Sales Executive and Emotional Intelligence? Listen and you'll hear from Han Jin who is truly remarkable.

What phase are you in? Founder? Farmer? Tinker? Thief? from 2019-11-26T07:00

Where phase are in on the journey? Founder? Farmer? Tinker? Thief? Chris reveals what phase he is in and what he struggles with on the journey from Founder to CEO.

How to disrupt, without being disruptive from 2019-11-19T07:00

I think you will raise your understanding of business models when you this to this interview. But, that isn't the reason to listen. You'll want to listen to this interview because Safwan has create...

How to say "No" so you can grow from 2019-11-12T07:00

A we celebrate Veteran's Day this week, I thought it would be good to bring on a guest who is not only a veteran, but helps other veterans become Founders of successful companies. Todd Connor is a ...

How NOT to change your company compensation from 2019-11-05T07:00

Talk about candid. The more I spoke with Tom, the more respect I had for him. Not only did he share what he did when he reached 300 lbs, but he was VERY candid about the way he went about changing ...

BONUS: How To Choose Your CEO Replacement (And Create A Great Relationship) from 2019-10-31T06:00

Alan Pinstein has founded a number of successful companies. And, he is very insightful about when it's time to choose a CEO replacement, how to go about it and then how to maintain a great relation...

How His Glassdoor Feedback Changed Him & His Company from 2019-10-29T06:00

John and his team help you with your email. And, they do an amazing helping you better communicate with your email. That's why I was grateful to John when he got very vulnerable about how he had to...

Leadership: Conquering the Need to be Special from 2019-10-22T07:00

Corey tells his story of development so that you can understand how to tell your story of development and help you use it more effectively. He gets very personal about his need to be special and ho...

The Gift Of Struggle from 2019-10-15T07:00

To be seen. To matter. I think we may take this for granted sometimes. As leaders, it's important we do our best to make sure everyone on our team is "seen." Bobby learned this first as one of 13 i...

Are you going for depth over breadth like Dan? from 2019-10-08T07:00

Who doesn't have the dream to travel the world as an entrepreneur leading and living through their laptop? Dan did. But, soon he realized some of the limitations of scaling his business while trave...

Are you a helicopter delegator? from 2019-10-01T07:00

I must admit, as an entrepreneur, it takes me a while to transition to vacation mode. That's why when Daniel explains what happened on his honeymoon, I think many of us could relate. Daniel has bui...

How do you help your team deal with the loss of a team member? from 2019-09-24T07:00

When I reached out to Ben and Stacey to be on the show, I was excited to talk to the leaders of my favorite pizza. It was a real treat. But, in the process of speaking with them, I got so much more...

Do You Document & Delegate Like Damon? Maybe You Should? from 2019-09-17T07:00

Damon discovered the secret to what many of you tell me you struggle with...how to delegate more effectively. He offers a unique perspective on the idea of document and delegate like Damon.

Harvard Athlete/Founder On Getting The Co-Founder Roles Right from 2019-09-10T07:00

This Harvard Scholar Athlete is at the top of his game. Ron shares his incredible journey to entrepreneurship in his 40s and how getting co-founder roles right is essential to startup success.

Sam Parr: 1,000,000 Email Subscribers & Super Self-Aware About His Strengths from 2019-09-03T07:00

Over 1,000,000 subscribers...for news...via email. Really? Yes! It's quite an interesting benchmark in 2019. This is what Sam Parr and his team have built...in a relatively short time period. So, t...

His Software Crashed & He Learned A Valuable Leadership Lesson from 2019-08-27T07:00

Think you can't learn anything from a Founder who has scaled a residential cleaning service? Think again. Ron shares his unique model for scaling AND what he learned about himself as a leader when ...

Fired As Founder/CEO, 2nd Time Founder Shares Key Lessons from 2019-08-20T07:00

I'll try not to be over dramatic about this...but, Marc is a BIG reason I started the "From Founder To CEO" platform. Many Founders were calling me for help. During this same time period, I read Ma...

Big Lessons From a Disastrous Launch Into The United Kingdom from 2019-08-13T07:00

The barbershop experience had not been updated until Songe, his co-founder David, and their team launched Squire. It's an innovative and fast-growing startup that has taken a tremendous amount of e...

Jason Alba Shares Secrets Of Keeping Team Member For 13 Years With 100,000 Users from 2019-08-06T07:00

It's not often you hear a Founder say all their developers are still on the team after 13 years in business. And, it's rare to hear the number 100,000 users with a Software as a Service (SaaS) comp...

EXPERT BONUS: Want Success? Ani Manian: "Work from the inside out" from 2019-08-01T07:00

Ani Manian helps Founders and CEOs leverage the power of their subconscious mind to perform at their peak & accelerate business+personal growth. He shares his W.E.A.L.T.H. Model for Founder and CEO...

Former Inmate Turned Founder On Critical Importance Of Self-Awareness from 2019-07-30T07:00

It is often said that the best entrepreneurs start companies that solve a problem that they personally experienced themselves. Frederick is a great example of this. After being incarcerated, Freder...