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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: ⁠

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: ⁠https://ww...

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!

just get started,

Brian

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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, ...

Episode 458 features Melissa Cohen, Founder of MBC Consulting Solutions, LLC and known affectionately as The "Good Witch of Linkedin"

Website: https://www.melissabethcohen.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-beth-cohen/

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

Newsletter: https://mail.melissabethcohen.com/

Melissa Cohen is a personal branding and LinkedIn strategist. After decades in the f...

Episode 457 features Nick Huber, Founder, Real Estate Investor and Author of "The Sweaty Startup"

Find his book here: The Sweaty Startup

How To Get Rich Doing Boring Things

Link to buy the book on Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4bLazjW⁠

Link to buy the book in the UK: ⁠https://bit.ly/422njPW

Find Nick Online:

https://www.nickhuber.com/

https://sweatystartup.com/

https://www.x.com/sweatystartup

About Nick:

Nick Huber is an...

Episode 456 features Nikki Lang, and Enterprise Seller and Mindset Coach.

Find Nikki Online:

Website: www.mindsetinsales.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lang/

About Nikki:

Nikki Lang is a seasoned sales professional with over a decade of experience driving results and fostering meaningful relationships. Known for her unique approach to sales, Nikki believes that true success comes from authenticity,...

Episode 455 features Megan Reilly, co-founder of Tippi Toes and now part of Jesse Itzler’s Adventure Club

Find Megan Online:

Website: https://www.megan-reilly.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-speaker

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/?hl=en

Listen to Who Is Your Momma on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6er3DfXbIQOSQXIBJAXnVF?si=y-BJ1ehnQS-JgIAUzFAFRg

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Episode 454 features Collin and Kendal Strachan, the dynamic duo behind Every Mile Creative, Alaska’s leading lifestyle and adventure production company.

Website: everymilecreative.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendal.strachan/

About Collin & Kendal:

Collin and Kendal are the dynamic duo behind Every Mile Creative, Alaska’s leading lif...

In this episode of the Just Get Started Podcast, I sit down with Danny DelVecchio, a LinkedIn video expert and founder of Video on Easy Mode.

We dive deep into his journey from corporate sales to building a thriving niche video business. Danny shares his early experiences with podcasting, the lessons learned from a failed coaching venture, and the pivot that led him to dominate video content on LinkedIn.

He also breaks down the imp...

Episode 452 features Ryan R. Sullivan, Founder of Podcast Principles.

Ryan shares his journey from blue-collar jobs to building a thriving podcast strategy business. He dives into how he landed his first clients, scaled his pricing, and leveraged LinkedIn as a primary business growth tool.

Ryan also breaks down why most business podcasts fail and how founders can use podcasting as a strategic content engine, not just another intervi...

Episode 451 features Joshua Peach, Founder of Be Au Sm.

In this episode, Joshua discusses his journey of resilience, purpose, and the art of doing right by others. From starting his merchandise brand to speaking on hundreds of stages, Josh shares his philosophy of "living with grace" through gratitude, resilience, action, consistency, and empowerment. He also dives into the lessons learned from building meaningful relationships, his...

Episode 450 features Matt Williams, a seasoned Business Development Executive with a rich background spanning over 25 years driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships.

Find Matt Online:

Website: https://dscmfrt.org/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwilliams-revenue-builder/

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Episode 449 features Andy Hoang, the Co-Founder and CEO of Aviron, the connected rowing machine that uses habit-forming psychology to create engaging and effective fitness entertainment. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Andy's journey is shaped by his roots as a child of Vietnamese refugees and a personal struggle with undiagnosed ADHD during his school years.