Built from Scratch

Originally from Ontario, Canada, Leo’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2020 when he co-founded a nonprofit called Notzr while still in high school. During that time, he scaled to over 50 classes internationally and brought the platform into 20 schools.

In 2024, Leo joined Enttor as an unpaid intern and quickly rose to become its co-founder and CTO. He dropped out of UCLA to go all in, helping close their first enterprise deal for $...

Originally from Montreal, Canada, Charles began his entrepreneurial journey in 2020 when he founded a platform for buying and selling crypto mining hardware—just two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

His interest in crypto mining started in 2016, when a friend introduced him to the Ethereum and Bitcoin. Four years later, Charles turned that curiosity into a Asic Jungle that has since grossed over eight figures in revenue, grow...

The To-Do Dudes has officially turned five. What started out as yard work for my grandmother has turned into an operation with 36 team members, over 3,000 homeowners served, 7,000+ projects completed, and more than 500 five-star reviews on Google.

Hitting this milestone has given me a chance to reflect on the journey. While we’ve had plenty of wins our team is proud of, there have also been many mistakes and lessons along the way.

In...

Originally from Ontario, Canada, Sharuka’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2020, when she and her sister Navina turned a sewing machine and a passion for self-care into First Love—a brand rooted in fashion, wellness, and advocacy.

What started with handmade silk scrunchies evolved into Everything Oil, a multipurpose hair and skin product Sharuka invested $20,000 of her own savings into. First Love has since been featured in Vogue t...

Originally from Massachusetts, Matt dreamed of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

He started hustling early, launching a car detailing business at 13, proving his sales skills at 14 by selling a record-breaking 88 football booster cards, and leading an initiative as a 17 year old to raise $175,000 for cancer research in one night.

His company Storage Scholars started in 2017 with $18,000, and has now grown into a $7 million in top-line ...

We're currently experiencing a period of growth at The To-Do Dudes as we begin expanding into new markets. With that, the challenges of project management have become more complex. What worked last year will not continue to work this year.

In this episode, I share what we used to do and how our approach has evolved today.

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In this episode, I talk about going from zero customers to a few customers during our Daytona Beach expansion. Using Alex Hormozi’s strategy of his “Core Four” to get customers, I show how we have adopted this for our customer acquisition strategy. This episode is for those that are just starting a company, looking for more customers, or expanding into a new territory. 

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This episode is a bit different. As I reflect on Q1 of 2025, I’ve pulled together unfiltered audio memos and videos from throughout the quarter. To keep things raw and authentic, I only removed pauses to make your listening experience smoother.

In this episode, I dive into:

• Why not fixing something that’s broken might actually be a good thing
• Why kids may hate school
• Why we should push even harder when we’re finding success
• How Jesu...

Originally from Canada, Shubs graduated from the Ivey Business School and began his career in Mergers & Acquisitions and Innovation Banking. He was also part of the founding team of a Y Combinator-backed startup.

Now, Shubs is the Co-Founder of Sharpstakes, a seven-figure business that provides sports betting recommendations. Since launching, he has attracted over tens of thousands of users nationwide, has been recognized by SCC...

Five Founders on Hiring Employee #1

In this episode, I sit down with five entrepreneurs under 30 to discuss their experiences hiring their first full-time employee. These founders come from diverse industries, including food, collectibles, and labor staffing.

You’ll hear from:

• Finn Gomez – Detroit Salsa Company
• Olivia Gargett – OG’s Bakery
• Chad Tjugum – Rarirty Coin Markets
• Adam Green – Stunio
• Zach Richards – Caddy Moving

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Originally from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Canyon grew up as a multifaceted athlete, playing both baseball and hockey.

His entrepreneurial journey began in 2019 when, as a senior in high school, he started a landscaping company called CP Landscaping Services.

In September 2020, he decided to pursue a degree in finance and real estate, enrolling at the University of Wisconsin.

Towards the end of his college career, he launched a company ...

Sebastian earned his BBA from Babson College, graduating with the prestigious Dean’s Award Platinum Pin.

He started his career as a Social Media Manager at ERIFIXSocial, building digital strategies from the ground up.

In the underground rap scene, he made a name for himself as CHESCO, battling his way up to landing a Red Bull sponsorship.

He’s also an Airbnb property owner, proving that his business acumen extends far beyond marketing...

Originally from Edina, Minnesota, Michael started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age by reselling vintage clothes.

In 2021, while attending Grand Canyon University, he went on to co-founded Chewk’s Cookies. What began in a dorm room quickly grew into a thriving business with two food trucks, a storefront, and features in outlets like Phoenix New Times.

After selling his share of the company in January of 2024, Michael is now ...