Best Howtostartabusiness Podcasts (2025)

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1102: AI that can ROLEPLAY as your clients, your board, and your collaborative partner w/ Kristi Perdue 34:57

15h ago34:57

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Send us a text AI is everywhere in 2025, but most businesses still don’t know how to actually implement it for real results. That’s where today’s guest, Kristi Perdue, comes in. As the CEO of AlterBridge Strategies and a Certified Chief AI Officer, Kristi helps executives bridge the gap between AI hype and actual execution. In this episode, Kristi …

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1101: What GROWTH HACKING really is and how to TEST EVERYTHING for marketing success w/ Marcus Slater 36:56

2d ago36:56

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Send us a text Franchise businesses often come with a built-in brand, but success isn’t automatic. In this episode, we dive into the world of franchise marketing with Marcus Slater, founder and CEO of AdCloud, a digital marketing powerhouse helping franchise owners achieve real, measurable growth. Marcus shares why most franchise owners struggle wi…

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271: 10 Products Making My Life Better Right Now – Spring Faves 25:27

12h ago25:27

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It's the 5th Tuesday of the month which means it's a bonus episode week where we get a little chatty...BFF-style! Today, I'm sharing some of my current favorite products -- spring edition! 🌸✨ We've put together a blog post with all the links below to make it easy for you to shop these products! | MENTIONED | ⋒ Peacefully Productive CEO (Online Biz …

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1100: This marketing scientist is saving $1b in wasted ad dollars! w/ Talgat Mussin 37:36

1d ago37:36

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of maximizing your marketing spend with Talgat Mussin, a marketing scientist with experience at Google, Amazon, and TikTok. Discover how adopting an experimental mindset can revolutionize your advertising strategy and uncover the true impact of your marketing efforts. Talgat shares his journey from working in tech …

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From 9-5 to Full-Time World Traveling Entrepreneur [TOP 10 REWIND] 37:38

1d ago37:38

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I go through the 4 distinct chapters of my professional career, from starting at a corporate 9-5 job in New York City to dropshipping to becoming a content creator and online business mentor. Tune in to hear about mistakes I’ve made, things I’ve learned, and the main takeaways from the past few years that got me to where I am today, and how YOU can…

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1099: The FRUSTRATING SECRET to success that we MUST confront in our businesses! 25:25

2d ago25:25

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Send us a text In this honest and reflective Solo Sunday, Brian opens up about one of the most frustrating realizations every entrepreneur faces: being great at what you do isn't enough. Inspired by his early days building a web design business, Brian shares how a local competitor dominated the market—not because of better skills, but because of st…

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1098: INFLUENCER MARKETING and TRUE user generated content that converts w/ Sandeep Asdhir 32:52

3d ago32:52

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Send us a text What if influencer marketing could disrupt traditional advertising just like Uber did with transportation? Join us as we explore this fascinating industry with the trailblazing Sandeep Asdhir, founder of Influenergy. Sandeep's journey from Toronto's financial arena to the bustling entrepreneurial landscape of Silicon Valley is nothin…

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1097: SELF-AWARENESS, purposeful networking, and FULL transparency to succeed w/ Ryan George 31:29

6d ago31:29

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Send us a text What if finding your professional purpose wasn't a straight path, but a winding journey full of learning opportunities? Ryan George, Vice President of Part C, a national healthcare insurance brokerage, shares his remarkable story of resilience and discovery. Despite initial setbacks in financial advising and a commercial insurance ve…

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1096: REDEFINING LEARNING and changing the world of education w/ David Martelli 34:43

7d ago34:43

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Send us a text What happens when traditional education fails to ignite passion and creativity? Dave Martelli, a visionary in STEM, shares his groundbreaking journey from struggling in conventional schools to becoming a leader in educational innovation. Learn how embracing failure and defying the standard mold can lead to revolutionary teaching meth…

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1095: No more boring marketing! Use THESE strategies to captivate audiences w/ Leslie Youngblood 35:17

8d ago35:17

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Send us a text What if you could turn even the most mundane industry into a riveting story? Meet Leslie Youngblood, a marketing maven with 19 years of experience, who believes in the power of storytelling to transform any business. Together, we explore the art of captivating writing in marketing, especially in our AI-driven world. Leslie's journey …

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1094: Turn your CUSTOMER STORIES into your most powerful marketing and sales assets w/ Andy Stauffer 34:43

9d ago34:43

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Send us a text What if you could transform customer experiences into your biggest asset for overcoming sales challenges? Join us with Andy Stauffer, the visionary founder of Proofmap, as we unpack his journey from a startup sales rep to the VP of sales and marketing at CloudCoach. Andy sheds light on the pivotal role of social proof in fostering bu…

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270: How Mom of 2 + CEO Uses Hustle Sanely to Manage It All 57:17

9d ago57:17

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If you’re a mom and a business owner trying to figure out how to juggle it all without burning out—this episode is for you! ✨ Today, I’m chatting with Julia Block Pearson, CEO of Stratos Creative Marketing and mom to Madi and Evie. Julia helps businesses connect with their audiences through social media and email marketing—but when she became a mom…

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From The Bachelor to Brand Builder: Kirpa Sudick on Turning Personal Growth into a Scalable Business 35:37

8d ago35:37

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What happens when visibility doesn’t automatically lead to a business? For Kirpa Sudick — former contestant on The Bachelor Season 23 — the next step was clear: build a brand rooted in purpose and long-term value. In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly speaks with Kirpa about how she transitioned from public figure to business …

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1093: Mastering sales through "Emotional Insight Questioning" and guiding people to SELF DISCOVERY w/ Zach Sabin 33:53

10d ago33:53

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Send us a text Zach Sabin, the mastermind behind Ignite Agency Training, joins us to share his extraordinary transformation from top sales agent to a leader in sales excellence. Discover how Zach’s journey, fueled by the competitive spirit of his college athlete days and his passion for teaching, led him to redefine sales as an act of service. His …

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Travel to BALI With Me! [TOP 10 REWIND] 23:09

8d ago23:09

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It has been 3 years since I first stepped foot on this island. Back then I had just started my full time entrepreneurship journey, broken up with my ex boyfriend, and the goal of traveling to Australia. It’s one of my favorite islands on this planet and I can’t wait for you to learn about my favorite experiences through this episode. Here’s your do…

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1092: Billion-dollar companies haven't cracked this code, so THIS entrepreneur is doing it with RESULTS w/ Prynce Karki 35:25

10d ago35:25

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Send us a text Get ready to rethink education and edtech through the eyes of a mission-driven innovator. In this episode, Brian sits down with Prynce Karki, founder of Studyverse and creator of MyMCAT.ai, a revolutionary AI-powered MCAT prep platform that feels more like a video game than a study session. With an obsession for empathy, Prynce is br…

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1091: Branding SHOULD equal revenue growth! (and how to save the creative industry in the AI world) w/ Joshua Fein 37:36

10d ago37:36

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Send us a text Joshua Fein’s story starts with designing packaging for his college friends’ side hustles and ends with redefining how creative services drive ROI in billion-dollar industries. From Disney to Domino’s to dominating the cannabis sector, Josh has seen firsthand how bold branding and performance-based marketing can scale companies fast.…

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359: Why Your Nervous System Holds the Key to Transformation 1:17:35

12d ago1:17:35

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In episode 359 of the Old Souls & Seekers podcast, Guy Ferdman takes listeners on a powerful solo journey into the heart of healing—not as fixing, but as the deep willingness to feel. He challenges the traditional mindset of self-improvement by reframing trauma as a nervous system response, not a personal flaw, and explores how true transformation …

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1090: Transform CHAOS into success with SYSTEMS (and thinking about operations!) w/ Natalie Gregorian 34:38

12d ago34:38

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Send us a text Could your entrepreneurial journey benefit from a system overhaul? Natalie Gregorian joins us to unpack her experiences in transforming chaotic operations into streamlined successes. She candidly shares her path from managing operations for a mastermind community to consulting for businesses raking in six to eight figures. Listen as …

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1089: Embracing DIVERSE passions to go from ZERO to ONE & the POWER of improv in business and life w/ Shardul Mehta 39:49

14d ago39:49

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Send us a text What happens when a tech industry veteran with 30 years of experience lets curiosity and passion lead his journey? Join us for an engaging conversation with Shardul Mehta as he shares his adventurous career path. From his earliest days tinkering with a PC in the 1980s to co-founding startups and exploring improv comedy, Shardul's sto…

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1088: This ex-Apple engineer is using AI to transform workplace communication w/ Tim Monzures 34:50

15d ago34:50

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Send us a text What if you could revolutionize workplace communication and cut through the digital noise that's bogging your team down? Join us for a captivating discussion with Tim Monzures, a former Apple engineer who has ventured into the world of entrepreneurship. With an impressive 14-year background at Apple, working on groundbreaking product…

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1087: Revolutionizing construction safety through AI and technology w/ Tim & Chelsie Wolter 35:44

16d ago35:44

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Send us a text Discover how Tim and Chelsie Wolter, the visionary co-founders of SafetyVue, are transforming construction safety as they share their compelling journey into entrepreneurship. With Tim's robust experience in construction and technology and Chelsie's healthcare expertise, this power couple turned a personal tragedy into a mission for …

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269: How I Stopped Overspending and Started Sticking to My Budget 17:59

16d ago17:59

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If you’ve ever struggled with overspending or find yourself saying, “Next week I’ll stick to my budget!” only to fall into the same spending habits—this episode is for you! For the longest time, I felt like I could crush any goal I set… except when it came to budgeting. But after hitting a breaking point, I finally found strategies that helped me s…

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How Sircles Raised $1M in 6 Days and Is Flipping the Review Model, with Founder John Worthington 47:02

15d ago47:02

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In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly sits down with John Worthington, founder of Sircles —a social recommendation app that raised over $1M in just six days on WeFunder and is on a mission to disrupt the Yelp model. They get candid about the real cost of building a startup, leading through chaos, and the emotional resilience r…

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1086: SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES for entrepreneurial possibilities (and leaning into uncertainty!) w/ Jake Pavelle 36:24

17d ago36:24

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Send us a text Imagine transforming an undesirable sales territory into a $2.1 million success story. That's just one of the incredible achievements Jake Pavelle shares with us in this episode. Jake's journey from a corporate sales role to launching his own business is an inspiring testament to the power of aligning your career with your core value…

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4 Tips to Succeed as a Travel Influencer [TOP 10 REWIND] 19:42

15d ago19:42

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In this week’s episode, we go through 4 tips to help you succeed as a travel influencer in this day and age. If you want to learn the ins and outs of the industry and how to build a thriving influencer business, tune in! ✈️Download the Travel Influencer Handbook 🔗 Resources and Links: ✧ Join the Digital Nomad Society for just $7/month ✧ Follow The …

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1085: WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS (sorry I get heated towards the end...) 23:50

18d ago23:50

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Send us a text In this vulnerable and no-holds-barred Solo Sunday, Brian gets real about something every entrepreneur faces—criticism, detractors, and the ever-present crab mentality that rears its head when you're doing something worthwhile. From industry digs to social media jabs to in-person dismissals, Brian shares recent experiences that inspi…

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1084: Harnessing AI for positive impact in for-profit and non-profit settings AND knowing your capabilities w/ Sahal Laher 46:52

19d ago46:52

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Send us a text What if you could harness the power of AI to revolutionize business while keeping the human touch intact? Join us as we engage with Sahal Laher, a global business leader with over 25 years in digital transformation, who shares his remarkable journey from engineering to the C-suite and working with iconic brands like Estee Lauder and …

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1083: Unlock your SECRET SAUCE to stand out with storytelling and ALL your content w/ James Merkley 41:38

20d ago41:38

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of storytelling and content marketing with James Merkley, the visionary behind Story Path Creative. James's journey from the world of music to becoming a content entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. He shares how his creative background and late ADHD diagnosis fueled his innovative approach to connecting wit…

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1082: Go OFF SCRIPT in sales and start doing THESE THINGS to succeed w/ Dr. Deepak Bhootra 35:06

21d ago35:06

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Send us a text What defines a successful salesperson across the globe? Dr. Deepak Bhootra, an entrepreneur and veteran in the sales world, unfolds his journey from corporate leader to passionate entrepreneur and author. In a candid conversation, he shares the profound influence of his family, especially his mother, in shaping his aspirations. Dr. D…

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