Best Rob Dyrdek Podcasts (2025)

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How to Find and Hire Your First Podcast Producer on Any Budget 12:02

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The Investor Who Left the Rat Race to Build a $100M Fund | Ep 225 with Sam Chipkin the Founder & CIO of 5AM Capital 21:51

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Sam Chipkin, after nearly a decade in the high-stress world of New York finance, moved to Bondi Beach and rewired his approach to investing. In this episode, he shares how quiet mornings, long walks, and deep research shaped his investment strategy—and why 5AM Capital is betting on patient capital, enduring businesses, and disciplined risk. Key Dis…

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From Zero to $700M: The Brutal Truth Behind Startup Life as a Couple | Ep. 224 with Kass & Mike Lazerow founder of Golf.com 24:55

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Kass and Mike Lazerow peel back the curtain on life—and love—as co-founders of multiple breakout ventures. From the early days of building Golf.com to scaling Buddy Media into a $700 million+ Salesforce acquisition, they share the grit, the joy and the “shoveling shit” mentality behind every pivot and payoff. Key Discussion Points: Why “Shoveling S…

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The Podcast Producers Guide to Hiring Podcast Editors → Who to Hire, What to Pay, When to Outsource 45:49

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Grab our free podcast script → https://mailchi.mp/podcastprinciples.com/script It’s a question that many podcasters will travel far and wide to find the answer to: Should I get a VA, or a dedicated podcast producer for my show? At the end of the day – none of us have a crystal ball. And few of us have the appetite or experience for hiring. So, sit …

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This Business Model Turns Rentals Into 7-Figure Resorts | Ep. 223 with Jorge Martinez and Andre Vinay Co-Founders of Black Development Group 20:03

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Jorge Martinez and Andre Vinay, co-founders of Black Development Group, join Founder’s Story to reveal how they’ve reimagined hospitality by turning apartments into branded hotel-style residences. With a growing partnership with Wyndham, they’re building global investment-friendly resorts in places like Tulum, Los Cabos, and Punta Cana—offering ind…

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364. The Power of Being Shameless, Selfish, and Nosy with Jenny Wood 1:01:40

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What if the only thing standing between you and the life you truly want is the courage to begin? In this episode, I speak with Jenny Wood—former Google executive and author of Wild Courage—about what it means to pursue the essential with boldness. Jenny shares how she walked away from a high-powered role to write the book she felt called to create.…

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She’s Using AI to Reverse Aging—One Day at a Time | Ep 222 with Sally So Founder of Genomii.ai 25:39

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Sally So, founder and CEO of Genomii.ai, joins Founder’s Story to share how her lifelong battle with eczema sparked a breakthrough: your health isn’t just in your genes—it’s in your data. Sally reveals how she’s building a digital twin for every human, one that can track your biological age in real-time and coach you back to youth. Key Discussion P…

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[Throwback] This Podcast Strategy Works 100% of the Time (if you run a business) 16:59

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It’s one of the biggest motivators for podcasters – making money off your podcast. Which is all fine and good! After all, we help B2B podcasters, we’re no strangers to a bottom line. The issue here is the ways that people conventionally think will help them ‘get that money’. But is it at the expense of your brand? Your audience? Or even, dare I say…

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I Bootstrapped OddsJam to $160M—Everything I Learned Along the Way | Ep 221 with Alexander Monahan founder of OddsJam 33:45

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Alex Monahan, Stanford engineer turned sports betting entrepreneur, joins Founder's Story to reveal how he bootstrapped OddsJam—dubbed the Bloomberg Terminal for Sports Betting—to a $160 million exit. From obsessing over data to outworking every competitor, Alex shares the gritty journey from side hustle to acquisition, the power of YouTube for gro…

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Want to Be on Shark Tank? This is How You Win Even Without a Deal | Ep 220 with Dr. Arjen de Jong Founder of AirTulip 27:15

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Dr. Arjen de Jong, an aerospace engineer and founder of AirTulip, joins Founder’s Story to share how clean-room tech, fluid mechanics, and a little smoke visualization led to a Shark Tank pitch—and a consumer sleep product unlike anything else on the market. From clean air in dentist offices to hydrogen water-style traction for your bedroom, Arjen …

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Dehydration is a Massive Problem: How Two Founders Are Turning Water Into a Health Empire | Ep 219 with Yash and Smile Founders of Dr. Water 24:57

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Yash (the "Water Genie") and Smile (an Ironman athlete) co-founded Dr. Water to solve what they call the world’s most overlooked health crisis: dehydration. With backgrounds in sustainability and performance science, the duo reveals how hydrogen water can transform energy, recovery, and aging—while also cutting plastic waste. They share the journey…

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Behind the Scenes of Podcast Principles → How We Produced 2000+ Podcast Episodes With ChatGPT, AI and 9 Editors 1:31:40

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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by my right-hand man and the general manager of Podcast Principles, Jack Gallagher! Jack sits down with me to discuss some major areas in podcasting, from A.I.’s place in production and content creation – to calibrating the expectations of “success” in podcasting and why you shouldn’t sweat the numbers for *at lea…

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From Deepfakes to Burn Rates: The Hidden Dangers That Break Startups (And How to Outsmart Them) | Ep 218 with Sanjay Chadha Co-Founder of SAV Associates 23:13

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Sanjay Chadha, co-founder of SAV Associates, brings over 25 years of global experience in corporate finance, cybersecurity, and risk management. From navigating boardrooms in Vietnam and Madagascar to safeguarding data in North America, Sanjay has advised more than 1,000 clients on building resilient, profitable companies. In this episode, he revea…

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How Kit Gray Built a $50M Podcast Empire—and Took It Public | Ep 217 with Kit Gray co-founder of PodcastOne 28:07

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Kit Gray, President and Co-Founder of PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), reveals how he parlayed childhood radio fandom into a thriving public podcast network. From early iPod hacks with Adam Carolla to structuring live reads, community-first ad packages, and an IPO, Kit shares the timing, tactics, and tenacity behind PodcastOne’s $51M revenue and its 200-…

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The Future of Flying: What Elite Travelers Want (And How JET365 Delivers) | Ep 216 with Alessandro Figliano Founder of Jet 365 16:57

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Alessandro Figliano, Founder & CEO of Jet 365, shares how he turned a love for flying into a luxury aviation brand trusted by F1 and high-net-worth clients. From flying school to building a white-glove charter service, Alessandro breaks down how Jet 365 blends safety, personalization, and tech into an experience the new generation of elite traveler…

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David Royce Went from Door-to-Door to $500M - This is How | Ep 215 27:29

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David Royce, a serial entrepreneur (Aptive Environmental) recounts his journey from a broke college door-to-door rookie to scaling a pest-control startup into a $500 million national leader—and why he’s now taking a well-earned sabbatical. Key Discussion Points The Rookie Summer: How a disastrous first week of door-to-door sales prompted David’s se…

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He Turned Niche Websites Into a Multi-Million Dollar Empire—From Farm Roots to Digital Mastery | Ep214 with Matt Raad Co-founder of eBusiness Institute 31:27

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Matt Raad (CEO & Co‑Founder of eBusiness Institute) shares how he and his wife, Liz Raad, went from farming and zoology students to buying, scaling, and exiting online businesses. Learn why “page‑five” passion sites can be goldmines, how AI accelerates growth, and the blueprint for low‑risk, high‑cash‑flow digital entrepreneurship. Key Discussion P…

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We Replaced All of Our Marketing With 1 Podcast | The 451 Podcast System 36:21

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Grab our free podcast script → https://mailchi.mp/podcastprinciples.com/script You can market your ENTIRE business with just one podcast. Enter the “4-5-1” system, the answer to your prayers – you, the owner, founder or CEO who is out there running, marketing and selling for your business every day. This system is designed to streamline not only yo…

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From Law School to Garbage Trucks: How Alfonso Guerreri Built a $Millions Waste Empire | Ep 213 with Alfonso Guerreri Founder of RICI 22:05

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Alfonso Gurreri, A Harvard-educated lawyer turned hands-on entrepreneur, founded RICI Contracting in 2022 and has since grown it into a full-service powerhouse. Today, RICI delivers construction, asphalt paving, snow & property maintenance, waste management, and facility services across Ontario. Alfonso shares how he parlayed legal training into st…

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Y Combinator Alum: College Campus Inspiration to Conviction | Ep 212 with Brian Le Founder of Need 26:14

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After engineering stints and an immigrant-family push toward a PhD, Brian Le accidentally fell into entrepreneurship, first by noticing Bird scooters on campus, then by solving students’ last-minute snack and supply crises with app-powered micro-convenience. A Y Combinator alum, Brian tells how COVID tested Need’s model, why blind ambition is a sup…

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Solving Stomach Issues and Sleep: How a P&G Beauty Boss and a Gastroenterologist Built YayDay | Ep 211 with Colin Walsh & Dr. Roshini Raj Founders of YayDay 28:55

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Colin Walsh CEO & Co‑Founder of YayDay; CEO of P&G Specialty Beauty and Dr. Roshini Raj board‑certified gastroenterologist, Gut Renovation author, co‑founder of Tula & YayDay share how beauty meets biotech in a gut‑first wellness brand. They reveal why fiber + magnesium is only the start, and how gut health underpins sleep, mood, immunity—and even …

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Unbranded to Unforgettable: How Korosh Farazad Reinvents Hospitality | Ep 210 with Korosh Farazad Founder of Farazad Advisory 16:58

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Korosh Farazad traded a UK law career for two decades of pioneering structured finance in hospitality real estate. Today, his Farazad Advisory specializes in value-add hotel acquisitions—85–200 rooms, no global brands, 3–5-year hold—in gateway cities across North America and Western Europe. From SLS Dubai to a sudden Swiss relocation, Korosh reveal…

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2 Rejections. No Office. Global Success – The Kuty Shalev Playbook | Ep 209 with Kuty Shalev Founder of Lumenalta 26:47

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Kuty Shalev shares how a college accounting grad became a pioneer of fully remote software consulting—25 years before “work from home” was a thing. He explains why speed, adaptability, and “soft skills” (EQ as deliberate practice) trump raw IQ in today’s agile, AI-driven world. Key Discussion Points: A Serendipitous Start From PwC-sponsored coding …

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From Breakouts to Breakthroughs: Waepril’s Rise to a 180K-Strong Skincare Community | Ep 208 23:08

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April (“Waepril”) shares how battling teenage acne sparked her obsession with ingredient-led skincare and launched her Instagram career. From zero views in quarantine to brand partnerships and a new website, she reveals the mindset, strategies, and resilience needed to turn personal struggle into a thriving beauty business. Key Discussion Points: O…

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The 10 LinkedIn Shorts Hacks That Changed Everything 20:23

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🚀 Ready to get on video? Chat with me →https://calendly.com/podcastprinciples/discover LinkedIn’s new video feed has been here for a minute – and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere.. And although the algorithm is pushing short-form video content, that doesn’t mean that there shouldn’t be at least a *little* thought into some key areas I cover…

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She Hit the Ceiling—So She Built Her Own Empire: Sheelam Chadha’s Bold Move to Reshape Europe’s Real Estate | Ep. 207 15:55

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Sheelam Chadha discusses her bold journey from two decades in corporate real estate to launching her own firm, Dry Capital, symbolically founded on International Women’s Day 2025. Driven by the desire to break the glass ceiling and leverage her extensive experience in the volatile European real estate market, Sheelam shares insights into navigating…

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The Real Reason Entrepreneurs Burn Out—And How to Fix It | Ep. 206 with Aaron Marcum Founder of Breakaway365 28:13

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Aaron Marcum spent over two decades in the home care industry before founding Breakaway365, a coaching program designed to help agency owners scale their businesses while reclaiming the time, energy, and freedom they’ve lost. In this episode, Aaron shares what inspired him to launch Breakaway365, how positive psychology transformed his approach to …

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What Most Founders Get Wrong About Scaling—Railsware’s Founders Get Right | Ep. 205 with Yaroslav Lazor and Sergiy Korolov 32:15

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Yaroslav Lazor and Sergiy Korolov take us on their fascinating journey from passionate software engineers to innovative entrepreneurs at Railsware. They share how their love for building software evolved from personal passion into a thriving business, influencing multiple industries and countless lives. Railsware’s approach of treating every intern…

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Why Most Businesses Will Fail Without AI Marketing | Ep. 204 with Raza Sheikh Founder & CEO of Identable 18:01

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In this episode of Founder's Story, Raza Sheikh, Founder & CEO of Identable, explains how he distilled his own frustration with fragmented SEO, content, and social tools into Identable—“one platform, zero fragmentation.” Designed for businesses of every size, Identable combines AI-powered SEO, content creation, social scheduling, and lead capture i…

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The $15,000 Lesson that Changed My Business 47:18

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🚀 Ready to get on video? Chat with me →https://calendly.com/podcastprinciples/discover Running your own business is no picnic – but for those of you that pour your blood, sweat and tears into what you’re building – this episode is for you. This week, I’m joined by Dan Martin – a client and business coach who is a catalyst for people like myself to …

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Zero to 1000% Growth: How Shane Smith Disrupted the Med Spa Industry | Ep. 203 14:08

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Shane Smith is a seasoned med spa entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience and the CEO of Upkeep Ventures—one of America’s fastest-growing aesthetic brands. With multiple Inc. 5000 awards and 1000%+ year-over-year growth, Shane has built a national business by making high-quality med spa services accessible to the customers most companies over…

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From the Slums to Global CEO: How Divakar Vijayasarathy Is Disrupting a $160B Industry | Ep. 202 29:19

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Divakar Vijayasarathy is the founder of DVS, a global platform revolutionizing the accounting and business services industry with a presence in the USA, India, Singapore, and Dubai. A self-described Thought Capitalist, Divakar is also the author of 16 books on taxation and a globally respected strategist in scaling professional services. His missio…

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The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Promoted | Ep. 201 with Melody Wilding Author of Managing Up 19:21

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Melody Wilding is a professor of human behavior at Hunter College, a licensed therapist, an executive coach, and the author of Managing Up. She was named one of Insider’s Most Innovative Career Coaches and has been praised by thought leaders like Daniel Pink. Through her research and coaching, Melody has helped thousands of high-achievers navigate …

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AI Scams Are Ruining Lives – Now We’re Fighting Back | Ep. 200 with Ricardo Amper CEO of Incode 22:54

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In this urgent and eye-opening episode of Founder's Story, Daniel sits down with Ricardo Amper, the CEO and Founder of Incode, the revolutionary identity verification platform trusted by Amazon, Citibank, and even U.S. elections. Ricardo reveals how deepfakes, AI fraud, and impersonation scams are rapidly increasing—and why the future of the intern…

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The Hidden Truth About Plastic Surgery (They Never Tell You This) | Ep. 199 with Dr. Osman Bashir Tahir 17:55

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In this powerful episode of Founder's Story, we sit down with world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Osman Bashir Tahir—also known as Dr. OBT—whose aesthetic clinics span London, Dubai, and Lahore. From cleft surgeries to cutting-edge regenerative treatments, Dr. OBT reveals how he combines art and science to help people not just look better, but feel …

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How to Convert Anybody into a Paying Client Using Specific Calls to Action 13:49

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🚀 Ready to get on video? Chat with me →https://calendly.com/podcastprinciples/discover So your content is bringing in prospects, now what? The best part of course.. Turning those prospects into clients! Easier said than done, but exciting nonetheless. In this week’s episode, I share another segment from a recent webinar I did – where I address this…

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The Coach Who Transformed Steve Jobs: Why Most Leaders Never Reach Their Potential - John Mattone | Ep. 198 29:55

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John Mattone is more than just the world’s #1 executive coach—he’s a trailblazer in leadership transformation. Globalgurus.org recognized him six times in seven years (2019–2025). John is the creator of the revolutionary Intelligent Leadership® (IL) framework. His work has impacted nearly 1 million individuals and thousands of organizations across …

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From Rejected Athlete to $66B CEO – Kyle Matthews | Ep. 197 28:29

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Kyle Matthews shares how getting “cut” from a dream career in professional sports ultimately led him to founding the largest privately held commercial real estate brokerage firm in the U.S. With over 1,000 employees, 25 offices, and $66B in sales volume since 2015, his journey is a masterclass in grit, sacrifice, and long-game leadership. 💡 Topics …

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The Best [Free] Video Editing Apps, Tools and Tricks After Producing 1000+ Videos (5 Mins) 4:39

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🚀 Ready to get on video? Chat with me →https://calendly.com/podcastprinciples/discover It’s 2025 and everyone is telling you that you need to use video to market your business. However, like a lot of things in life, it can be difficult to sift through people’s opinions to get to simple, core steps – and creating content (specifically video) is no d…

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Louis Bélanger-Martin Spent 8 Years Building—Then He Revolutionized Air Travel | Ep. 196 30:03

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Today’s guest is Louis Bélanger-Martin, the visionary co-founder of DTI Software, the company that pioneered the in-flight entertainment systems we now take for granted. From the first flicker of a boring flight to Washington D.C., Louis saw an opportunity where others saw nothing and turned it into a multi-billion-dollar industry. His entrepreneur…

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Scaling Smart: Jared Probst on Transforming an Industry with Rapid Axis | Ep. 195 18:31

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Jared Probst, Founder & President, Rapid Axis, details his journey from working in his stepfather’s machine shop to founding Rapid Axis—a company that revolutionizes short-term manufacturing and component fabrication. Jared shares his experience overcoming early cash flow challenges, building a robust sales system, and prioritizing operational exce…

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Leading with Heart and Hustle: Dr. Mary Hames on Turning Pharma Challenges into Triumphs | Ep. 194 15:51

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In this episode of Founder's Story, host Daniel sits down with Dr. Mary C Hames to explore her remarkable journey into the pharma industry. Driven by personal experiences with epilepsy within her family, Dr. Hames founded BioLogic Pharma Solutions to address the volatility and challenges in pharma. By pioneering an innovative fractional medical tea…

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Simple Formula to Generate Video Content for Any Business without Buying Equipment, Software or Hiring Editors 18:33

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🚀 Ready to get on video? Chat with me →https://calendly.com/podcastprinciples/discover Everyone has an opinion on how to create great video content—but have you noticed how few actually show you how to do it? The internet is full of advice, but what’s often missing is a clear, actionable system for producing videos that engage your audience and dri…

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Ivan Misner: How a Quiet Introvert Built BNI into a $16 Billion Referral Powerhouse | Ep. 193 1:16:20

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Back by popular demand, Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, returns to Founder's Story. Fresh from hanging out with Richard Branson on Necker Island and preparing for an adventure to Antarctica, Ivan shares incredible insights, personal anecdotes, and powerful business lessons. This interview was originally recorded live in…

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363. Maximal Fitness with Minimum Time with Ben Greenfield (Part 2) 42:13

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Greg and guest Ben Greenfield continue in this Part 2 conversation about endurance training strategies, focusing on preparing for Ironman triathlons. Ben shares insights on pacing, nutrition, and psychological resilience, offering tips from the trenches for race day success. They explore the challenges of juggling athletic goals with personal life,…

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Is This the Death of LinkedIn Video? 8:51

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🚀 Ready to get on video? Chat with me →https://calendly.com/podcastprinciples/discover LinkedIn video is slowly dying. Okay – well the video isn’t – but the old way of doing video on LinkedIn (is dying). If you’ve seen my previous video, you know that the algorithm is changing – which means, the way that we do things is going to change as well. But…

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He Said No to Goldman Sachs. Said Yes to $3B+ — Michael Paulus' Journey from Underdog to Billionaire Builder | Ep. 192 30:16

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In this inspiring episode of Founder’s Story, we sit down with self-made billionaire and serial entrepreneur Mike Paulus. From humble beginnings on a blueberry farm to founding multi-billion dollar companies like Adapar and Assurance IQ, Mike shares powerful insights into building businesses that last, navigating liquidity events, and why he still …

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The Future of AI is Private: Gavin Whyte's Bold Vision at Brew AI | Ep. 191 27:01

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Gavin Whyte is a visionary leader with over a decade of expertise in artificial intelligence. Transitioning from a background in design and mathematics to becoming a pioneer in secure, private AI, Gavin has redefined what’s possible in enterprise technology. His journey, marked by roles as Deloitte Australia’s chief scientist and adjunct professor,…

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362. Maximal Fitness with Minimum Time with Ben Greenfield (Part 1) 40:55

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Greg chats with Ben Greenfield, a trailblazer in health and human optimization, about unlocking potential and redefining personal limits. We put a magnifying glass onto Ben's journey from novice to Ironman, and discover two key breakthroughs: a time-efficient high-intensity training method and a game-changing nutrition strategy for optimal enduranc…

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LinkedIn's New Video Feed + New Algorithm Broken Down in 7 Minutes 11:52

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🚀 Ready to get on video? Chat with me →https://calendly.com/podcastprinciples/discove LinkedIn has once again made some big changes to their platform.. For over a year now, the long-awaiting “video feed” seems to finally be coming to fruition as LinkedIn makes the move towards short(er) content. With Tik Tok, YouTube Shorts and this new trend towar…

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