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Welcome to builders — where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands. Guests include the co-inventor of Siri, the first business leader of Xbox, and first-time startup CEOs. At builders you'll get insights from others to apply to your own business or career. Subscribe today — for whatever business you're building. This is builders from business.com.
Episodes
December 2, 2025 • 26 mins
On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jason Weinberger, Co-Founder & CRO of Mother Bear Agency, to talk about what it really takes to scale a brand in 2025. Jason breaks down why an integrated, holistic approach to marketing outperforms one-off tactics. He also shares his journey from copywriter to leading major campaigns, the lessons he’s carried into building Mother Bear, and how AI is transformin...
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November 11, 2025 • 33 mins
On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Paul Laudanski, Director of Security Research at Onapsis and a leading cybersecurity expert, to explore the evolving world of digital security, from zero day vulnerabilities and ERP attacks to the growing impact of AI and offensive research. Paul shares insights from his extensive career, discussing how both businesses and individuals can strengthen their defenses, ...
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November 4, 2025 • 39 mins
On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, author, researcher, and corporate leader, to talk about leadership, generational change, and the evolving workplace. Dr. Flippin shares her journey from studying art history to leading in marketing and communications, and how intentionality, networking, and adaptability have shaped her career. The conversation explores the challenges faci...
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October 14, 2025 • 21 mins
On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jeff Seibert, founder and CEO of Digits, to talk about building companies that last. Jeff shares how he helped scale Crashlytics to millions of users before joining Twitter, why he designed Digits as a fully remote company long before it was common, and how founder–market fit shapes lasting success. They also dive into his work producing The Social Dilemma and how t...
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October 7, 2025 • 33 mins
On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Will Bartholomew, former D1 athlete and founder of D1 Training, to explore the journey from the playing field to building one of the fastest-growing training franchises in the country. Will shares lessons learned from competing alongside legends like Peyton Manning, the setbacks that shaped his path, and how the values of accountability, coaching, and character are ...
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August 26, 2025 • 30 mins
When work energizes us, everything else in life improves - our mood, our relationships, and even our impact at home. On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby meets with Moe Carrick to uncover how “people-first” doesn’t have to mean ignoring business realities, how meetings can shift from draining to energizing, and how purpose shows up even in everyday roles. They also cover HR’s role in shaping culture, the dangers of l...
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August 12, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of the builders podcast, host John Busby talks with Chad Brooks, Editor in Chief at business.com, about brand-new research uncovering a surprising productivity crisis among small business owners.
Chad shares insights from surveying 550 leaders, revealing where time really goes, and why so few hours are spent on the growth that owners say matters most. He also introduces business.com+, a free program aimed at helping ...
Chad shares insights from surveying 550 leaders, revealing where time really goes, and why so few hours are spent on the growth that owners say matters most. He also introduces business.com+, a free program aimed at helping ...
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In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Emily Whittaker — EVP of North America at VistaPrint. Emily shares what she’s learned in 15 years at the company, including how to foster innovation inside a now 25-year-old brand, the mindset behind today’s small business owners, and why she believes we’re all at “Day Zero” when it comes to AI.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why 81% of small business owners say...
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July 29, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Toni Clem- former President & COO of Ovare Group and now an executive coach to top leaders. Toni shares candid insights on leadership, growth, and navigating turning points in your career.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to lead when the path forward isn’t clear — and everyone’s watching
- Why the best leaders focus on changing themselves before trying to c...
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July 22, 2025 • 28 mins
His work stands where elite investors and successful entrepreneurs meet. Phil Strazzulla himself is both of these, and in this episode of The Builders Podcast, he joins host John Busby to share hard-earned lessons from 20+ years of investing, pouring sweat equity in startups, and quietly building a category-leading HR software review platform.
Phil and John discuss:
Phil and John discuss:
- Phil’s personal investing philosophy rooted in margin of safety
- W...
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Today’s leaders face constant change, cultural complexity, and the demand to do more with less… yet many fail to adapt because they don’t reinvent themselves. In this episode of the builders podcast, Walmart’s Regional CEO Gui Loureiro and executive leadership coach Carlos Marin join John Busby to share the real frameworks, habits, and coaching insights that help executives navigate complexity, build trust, and deliver results at s...
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July 8, 2025 • 26 mins
How do you build a global brand that’s purpose-driven—and adapt through massive change? In this episode of the builders podcast, Indeed’s Global VP of Brand Marketing and Creative, Jennifer Warren, joins John Busby to share how she helps lead the world’s #1 job site through technological shifts, changing economic cycles, and a rapidly evolving labor market.
Jennifer breaks down:
Jennifer breaks down:
- How Indeed is investing in AI for job seekers and e...
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How do you build a wellness brand that’s personal, scalable—and clinically backed?In this episode of the builders podcast, Pvolve President Julie Cartwright joins John Busby to share how she helped transform a personal pain story into a global brand known for functional movement, patented equipment, and a hybrid membership model.Julie breaks down:
- Why functional movement is disrupting fitness—and how it’s clinically proven
- How to...
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June 24, 2025 • 27 mins
How do you build trust as a small business and a global brand—at the same time?In this episode of the builders podcast, Comcast Business SVP Tracy Pitcher joins John Busby to share how one of the world's most recognizable companies shows up locally while scaling across 102 countries and serving over 2.6 million customers.From powering major sports stadiums with 250 miles of fiber to helping solopreneurs work faster and safer, Tracy...
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June 17, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of builders, John Busby introduces William Milliken, a serial entrepreneur who turned a humble service (picking up dog poop) into a booming multi-million dollar business. William shares how he spotted the opportunity, scaled quickly, and built an incredibly loyal customer base with smart automation, branding, and community building.
Gritty startup wisdom and surprising insights on market creation inside.
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Gritty startup wisdom and surprising insights on market creation inside.
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June 10, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of the builders podcast, John sits down with Jason D. Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of K9 Resorts, a fast-growing luxury dog daycare and boarding franchise that’s redefining pet care across America. For them, luxury means cage-free boarding, orthopedic beds, DogTV, and more. Jason shares how he and his brother started the business as teenagers and scaled it into a national brand - celebrating its 20th anniversary. Whet...
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Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, DDS, knows what it means to build a thriving service business while balancing life’s curveballs. In this episode, Ruth shares how she scaled her dental practice by condensing five days of production into just two and a half days per week—without sacrificing growth. She talks about the power of rethinking systems, putting the customer experience first, and aligning teams around their strengths. Plus, Ruth offer...
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May 27, 2025 • 31 mins
Matt Dyer, CEO of Merchants Fleet, joins builders to share how he’s leading innovation in one of the most under-the-radar, yet essential, industries: fleet management. With over 30 years of experience across the US and Europe, Matt breaks down the $20B+ industry’s hidden impact on the economy, its role in business efficiency, and what it takes to lead through change.
From optimizing vehicle utilization to managing economic uncertain...
From optimizing vehicle utilization to managing economic uncertain...
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May 21, 2025 • 26 mins
Vanessa Jakobson, CEO and partner at Blo Blow Dry Bar and Lashkind, shares how she helped scale one of North America’s most recognizable beauty service brands. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Vanessa opens up about the decision to franchise, lessons from the pandemic, and why customer lifetime value is the name of the game. She also shares her thoughts on economic uncertainty, changing real estate trends, and ho...
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April 29, 2025 • 25 mins
Episode 90: Most 20-somethings are busy doing soul-searching to find a career path. But by his mid-20’s, John Sampogna was already starting and scaling a successful agency. Within just a few years of co-founding Wondersauce, he grew it from zero clients to over 100 employees without outside funding. In this episode of the builders podcast, John shares how he made the leap from employee to founder, what it took to survive early chal...
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