Entrepreneurs Exposed

Entrepreneurs Exposed

Entrepreneurs Exposed, hosted by Canadian entrepreneur Adam Levinter, is a business long-form interview-style podcast, showcasing some of the most influential creators and founders in entrepreneurship.

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May 7, 2026 43 mins
Saud Juman's journey spans three very different chapters. In his early 20s, he built a business in the nightclub world: one that, on the surface, looked like success, but came with real risk, misalignment, and consequences he didn’t anticipate. At 25, he made a defining decision to walk away, moving back into his mother’s basement searching for a different path. That path became PolicyMedical—a healthcare technology company he buil...
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Today is my conversation with Kevin Gould, co-founder of Glamnetic, previously recorded for Shopify Masters. We cover the real story behind Glamnetic’s growth—from scaling to $50 million, hitting a plateau, and what actually broke inside the business during that phase. Kevin walks through the pivot from lashes to press-on nails, why it worked, and how they rebuilt the company to cross $100 million.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad ch...
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April 6, 2026 42 mins
Brad Bradford is the City Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York, and a mayoral candidate in 2026. In this episode, Brad unpacks what’s really happening in Toronto today. From a worsening housing crisis to some of the worst congestion in North America, declining transit safety, and rising concerns around crime and community well-being.  Brad shares his perspective on what’s broken at City Hall, where policy and execution are fal...
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March 4, 2026 36 mins
Julianne Costigan is the Founder & CEO of Costigan — a styling and personal branding company built on one powerful idea: style isn’t about clothes, it’s a leadership strategy. Over the past 15 years, Julianne has styled more than 300 women across industries like law, medicine, tech, finance, and media. Her work reframes personal style as a tool for confidence, visibility, and influence — helping women (and men) show up with intent...
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February 18, 2026 38 mins
Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, bootstrapped the brand past $100M. Moreover, Ridge has redefined the everyday-carry category. The company has scaled globally without VC dollars, built LTV around products that last a lifetime, and made content the backbone of its growth engine. In this conversation, Sean breaks down the real playbook behind Ridge’s rise — from international expansion and localized fulfillment to creator-led marketing, AI ...
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February 11, 2026 43 mins
Dr. Hany Demian is the CEO of Praesentia Health and the BioSpine Institute — and one of the leading voices redefining modern spine care, regenerative medicine, and pain treatment. Dr. Demian went from frontline emergency medicine to building integrated clinics that combine biologics, minimally invasive procedures, and AI-powered care pathways. His work sits at the intersection of clinical innovation, healthcare operations, and scal...
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February 3, 2026 41 mins
Peter Dering is the Founder & CEO of Peak Design. Peak Design is one of the most successful crowdfunded brands ever, with $60M raised on Kickstarter and revenue now surpassing $100M. Peter has built a design-first, sustainability-led company that continues to push boundaries in product, brand, and climate impact. We get into Peak Design’s unconventional crowdfunding strategy, its approach to sustainability, retail expansion, and ho...
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Dr. Julie Chung, Co-Founder of T3 helped create the premium hair-tools category, transforming $30 drugstore hair dryers into design-driven beauty essentials. T3 became the first electric tool ever sold at Sephora and remains one of its longest-standing brands — all without outside funding. We get into category creation, product development, competition, and how Julie built a multi-million-dollar brand while practicing medicine. Enj...
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December 8, 2025 44 mins
Today I’m joined by Jayson Gaignard, founder of Mastermind Talks (MMT), the ultra-curated entrepreneurial community known for depth, trust, and world-class experiences. Jayson’s path is anything but typical — from dropping out of high school, to building a seven-figure business, to walking away and rebuilding a life rooted in connection, creativity, and intention. Now living on a 57-acre farm, he’s focused on what truly matters: co...
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Matt Doan is a former management consultant turned freedom coach and the founder of Uncaged Life Design.  After 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, Matt realized that “success on paper” wasn’t success in life. In this episode, we dive deep into burnout, identity, and what it means to design life in seasons. Matt shares how he helps high-achievers transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, rebuild self-respect, and create “p...
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November 7, 2025 48 mins
Cliff Nonnenmacher is the Founder & CEO of Franocity, host of Pursuit of Profit — the #1 podcast in franchising — and author of the upcoming book Beyond the Brand: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Fearless Franchising.In this episode, we dive into the world of franchising — what industries and brands are thriving right now, how to fund and evaluate opportunities, and why fear can be both a barrier and a catalyst for growth. Cliff also s...
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September 26, 2025 54 mins
Laura Thompson is the Co-Founder of Three Ships Beauty, a clean skincare brand that’s gone from flea markets to $8.5M+ in annual revenue and nationwide retail. In this episode, we get into her startup journey, how she built traction on a shoestring budget, rebranding, stepping back from Target, smart capital allocation, hiring lessons, and how she’s scaling with intention. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
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September 18, 2025 28 mins
Today’s episode features a wide-ranging conversation with Devin Haman. We dig into his entrepreneurial rise — from Sunset Tan and reality TV fame to co-founding a nationwide wellness empire. We explore brand building, celebrity influence, scaling with intention, and the lifestyle routines that keep him performing at a high level. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 3, 2025 46 mins
We’re kicking off this season of Entrepreneurs Exposed, with a continuing conversation with the Co-Founder of BOLD Commerce, Jay Myers (round 1 see EP #181).  In this one, we explore so many corners of eCommerce, VC investing, podcasting, subscription commerce, loyalty, membership, and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Today, I’m sharing my recent interview on the Shopify 1 Percent podcast with Jay Myers. We explored so many corners of eCommerce, subscription commerce, loyalty/ membership, referral and pricing strategy, and what so many brands are still missing as it relates to building real retention and LTV. **Of note, since recording this back in April, the FTC click-to-cancel ruling that we discuss, has been struck down by a federal appeals...
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June 30, 2025 46 mins
Today, I’m sharing my recent keynote talk from Sub Summit 2025 in Dallas. I shared the stage along side Dean Brauer (GoHenry/Acorns), Liz Riemersma (Dish Network), and Bolong Li (Audible). We discussed how companies, and their leaders can maintain their edge amidst tariffs, inflation, AI, and general market volatility. This conversation delivered a ton of insight, and was incredibly timely. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. ...
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Ahmad Munawar is the founder of Boutique Growth. Ahmad has helped independent consultants double their deal flow, command premium fees, and build scalable business models that go far beyond hourly billing. In this episode, we confront the hard truth that consulting is more competitive than ever. We talk about the importance of rock-solid positioning, unpacking the “power positioning” framework. We also dive into the scale problem i...
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May 5, 2025 35 mins
Today, I’m chatting with John Kraski, a LinkedIn top voice with over 100,000 followers and counting. John is known for driving $10M in funding and partnership revenue through his expertise in business development, web3, and content creation. In this one, we go deeper into the art of LinkedIn, including John’s tactics for profile optimization, content creation and beyond; we also talk about the art of cold emailing, and how to get t...
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March 24, 2025 38 mins
Today, I’m sharing my conversation with Jessy Klein Fofana, which first aired on Shopify Masters just a week ago. Jessy was a beauty brand founder before starting her PR agency, LaRue. Her clients include Health-Ade Kombucha, Ban.do, Unbound Merino, Mustard Made, and more. In this one, she shares some of the strategies she uses to build brand awareness, free PR, and beyond. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
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Today, I’m in conversation with Dan J. Berger. Dan is an Israeli-American author and entrepreneur. He is the author of The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging (ForbesBooks). He is also the Founder and CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group, a boutique lodging concept for corporate retreats. Previously, Dan was the Founder and former CEO of Social Tables, which was acquired in 2018 by Blackstone-owned Cvent for $100mm. In th...
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