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Feeling “successful” on paper but quietly miserable inside?

In this episode, I sit down with no BS success coach Lauren Hannon to talk about what happens when you blow up the life everyone else envies — the big house, the big paycheck, the in-ground pool — because you’re disgusted with how misaligned it feels.

Lauren and I get into the real inner work behind change: listening to your gut, noticing disgust instead of numbing it, re-wr...

In this episode, Jeremie Kubicek returns for his third appearance to talk about his new book The Voice-Driven Leader and what it actually takes to develop people, not just manage them. We get into personality-driven onboarding, how to hire your first few team members, why equity is so often misallocated, and when to prune a business that isn’t working. Jeremie also shares humbling stories from the dot-com era, his favorite intervie...

AI used to feel like a “someday” technology. Now it’s a power tool founders can use this weekend to build real products, validate ideas, and even qualify leads while they sleep. In this episode, I’m joined by Cooper Simson of Martell Ventures to talk about the real front lines of AI: shutting down a profitable AI startup, spotting bad ideas in a hype cycle, and using AI to build, sell, and iterate faster—without getting lost in the...

In this conversation, Chris LaFay (Founder, Classic City Consulting) shares a decade of hard-won lessons on staying profitable, avoiding bloat, and building an agency that lasts. We dig into “one-glass focus,” why not niching can still be strategic, when to pass on work, partnerships without finders fees, pricing and retainers, and the KPI that quietly compounds new business: intentional outreach.

In this episode, you’ll learn

In this engaging conversation, professional cyclist Alison Tetrick shares her journey from a competitive tennis player to a successful cyclist, discussing the importance of mental health, the joy of sports, and the need for community support. She emphasizes the significance of encouraging youth, especially girls, to stay in sports and find joy in their pursuits rather than focusing solely on competition. Alison also opens up about ...

Episode 472 features Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, a biotech entrepreneur, executive, and champion for under represented leaders. Her new book, "The Mirror Effect: A Transformative Approach To Growth For The Next Generation Of Female Leaders" is out now.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Book Announcement

02:15 The Unmet Need: Writing for My Younger Self

05:30 Overcoming Challenges: A Personal Journey

09:45 The Power of Mentorship a...

Episode 471 features Alyona Mysko, Founder & CEO of Fuel Finance.

Chapters:

00:00 — Introduction

01:23 — How Alyona Met Alina Vandenberghe (Eastern Europe Bond)

03:59 — From Math Geek to Finance: Teachers, Simpsons, Degrees

07:02 — Big Four to Fractional CFO ➜ Founding Fuel Finance

08:44 — Opportunity Cost & Learning to Say No

12:28 — Biggest Risks—Startup, Product, Move to the U.S.

16:48 — What Founders Miss at the Start: Talk...

Episode 470 features Amanda Goetz, a 2x Founder, CEO and 4x CMO and author of the book, "Toxic Grit: How to have it all and (actually) love what you have."

Find Amanda Online:

Website: https://www.amandagoetz.com/

Book: https://www.toxicgrit.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandagoetz/

Twitter: https://x.com/AmandaMGoetz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/

About Amanda:

Amanda Goetz is a 2x F...

Episode 469 features Timothy Springer, Founder of Level Access and 1 to 100.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:50 Traveling and Balancing Work

03:57 Current Projects and AI Innovations

07:44 Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Support

11:51 Coaching and Operational Guidance

15:52 Goal Setting and Planning

19:52 Persistence and Overcoming Challenges

23:45 Market Timing and Business Viability

27:35 Finding Product-Market Fit

28:24 The Re...

Episode 468 features Desiree-Jessica Pely, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Alfa (Top 50 GTM Startup).

Find Jessica Online:

Website: https://www.getalfa.ai

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pely/

About Jessica:

Desiree-Jessica Pely, PhD, is pioneering a finance-led approach to B2B sales, go-to-market strategy, and revenue growth. As Co-Founder and CEO of Alfa (Top 50 GTM Startup), she leads the development of an AI-driven platform...

In episode 467, I'm joined by Pete Kazanjy, author of Founding Sales, and one of the earliest voices behind the “founder-led sales” movement. Pete shares lessons from building and scaling startups, the critical mindset shifts founders must make when selling, and why focusing on your ideal customer profile (ICP) is key to growth. From when to hire your first sales rep to the biggest blind spots founders face, this conversation i...

On this week's episode, I welcome in Andy Milligan to explore the art of entrepreneurship and personal growth. Discover how to balance ambition with authenticity and transform challenges into opportunities. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives eager to elevate their game and mindset.

Find Andy Online:

Website: ⁠https://www.mmgdesign.net⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.inst...

This week's episode welcomes in Gabe Marusca, a business development strategist and host of the Authority in the Wild Podcast.

Find Gabe Online:

Website: ⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca/⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/GabeMarusca⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/GabeMarusca⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityInTheWild⁠

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemarusca⁠

Facebook: ⁠ht...

Hey everyone! I haven't done a solo episode in a while but I wanted to share why I'm taking a summer break and how taking a step back might help you refocus and come back stronger.

Thanks again for listening in and we'll see you in September!

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👋 It’s your host, Brian! Come say hi!

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Epside #463 features Bryan Yates, Performance Coach and Experience Producer

00:00 – Intro01:10 – Burnout at Disney and leaving the grind08:15 – Tying identity to job title13:00 – Cycling, addiction, and obsessive patterns21:10 – Traits of people who successfully change24:05 – Change happens at the speed of pain28:50 – Status, motive, and marketability31:50 – Hunter vs. gardener mindset36:15 – Stripping away vs. transformation44:10 –...

Episode #462 features Angela Hollowell, the founder of Rootful Media, a creative documentary film production company based in Durham, North Carolina.

Find Angela Online:

Personal Website: heyangela.co

Rootful Media Website: rootfulmedia.com

Honey & Hustle Podcast Website: honeyandhustle.co

Personal YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/AngelaHollowell

Rootful Media YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@rootfultv

Creative Architects: https://...

Episode 461 features Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Chili Piper.

Find Alina Online:

Website: https://www.chilipiper.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinav/

About Alina

Alina Vandenberghe is Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Chili Piper. She’s passionate about building fun SaaS products to solve hard problems and a company where employees thrive.

Today, the Romania native and her husband are on their way to IPO —...

Episode 460 features Michael Bryant, whose sole focus has been to help people get unstuck.

Find Michael Online:

Website: https://www.unstucker.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unstucker/

About Michael:

For over forty years, Michael Bryant's focus has been helping people get unstuck. He uses his background as an endurance athlete and seven-time Ironman finisher to help people overcome obstacles and stay focused. Indi...

Episode 459 features Alli Rizacos, a Linkedin Business Coach.

She runs a 3 day Bootcamp to help you jumpstart your coaching business on Linkedin:

https://www.allirizacos.com/bootcamp

Find Alli Online: www.allirizacos.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allirizacos/

About Alli:

Alli Rizacos is a LinkedIn Business Coach, turning corporate leaders into successful coaches on Linkedin. She comes from a long background in sales, ...