Best Adam Gellert Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 23 - Hiring Fast, Hiring Smart: Rethinking Recruitment in Startups with Adam Gellert 34:45

29d ago34:45

34:45

In this episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd Alhattab sits down with Adam Gellert, founder of Linkus Group and Hypo, to talk all things hiring—from building high-performing teams to breaking outdated recruitment myths. Adam shares what it really takes to find top-tier talent in startups, why the "hire slow, fire fast" mantra is broken, and …

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Ep. 24 - Culture, Coaching, and the People Lever: What Founders Get Wrong About HR with Miranda Pokoy 36:04

1d ago36:04

36:04

In this episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd Alhattab sits down with Miranda Pokoy, SVP of People Success at Partnerize, to explore how HR can be a powerful driver of business performance. Miranda shares her journey from administrative assistant to executive leadership, and the strategic mindset shift that took HR from policy enforcer to bu…

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From $2K to $100K/Month: Nick Metzger’s Video Business Blueprint | 100 ways to make $100k 1:07:14

10d ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Nick Metzger went from a struggling videographer to running a $100K/month video agency—then sold it to teach others how to do the same. In this episode of 100 Ways to Make $100K, Nick reveals: ✅ How he landed his first $5K client (and the viral video that changed everything) ✅ The sales & marketing strategies that scaled his business to $100K/month…

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Ep. 24 - Taking on Google: The People Strategy Behind Ecobee’s David vs. Goliath Win with Penny Farinha 39:09

15d ago39:09

39:09

In this episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd Alhattab sits down with Penny Farinha, former VP of People at Ecobee, to unpack what it really takes to scale a mission-driven startup through every phase of growth—without losing your soul (or your best people). Penny shares the behind-the-scenes story of how Ecobee went from 75 employees to a b…

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How Reuven Gorsht & Deeded.ca Are Transforming Real Estate Closings | 100 Ways to Make $100K 1:01:55

24d ago1:01:55

1:01:55

From nearly getting expelled to reshaping the real estate industry, Reuven Gorsht’s journey is one you don’t want to miss. In this episode of 100 Ways to Make $100K, host Javon Martin of Papr Mache sits down with Reuven, co-founder of Deeded.ca, to talk about how he's reinventing the home closing experience through tech, transparency, and trust. Yo…

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Ep. 22 - From DNA to Millions: Scaling, Exiting, and Playing the Long Game with Adrian Salamunovic 40:27

1M ago40:27

40:27

In this high-energy episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd sits down with serial entrepreneur and author Adrian Salamunovic for a raw, real, and wisdom-packed conversation on what it takes to build—and exit—category-defining companies. Adrian shares the behind-the-scenes journey from selling his first business at 21 to founding DNA11 and Canv…

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Ep.21 - Scaling Through Chaos: Why Startups Need Clarity, Not Corporate Playbooks with Ali Farrell 42:21

2M ago42:21

42:21

In this episode of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, host Fahd Alhattab sits down with three-time Chief People Officer Ali Farrell, currently CPO at Apprentice, to unpack what it really takes to build high-performing teams in fast-growth startups. Ali brings a rare blend of corporate, VC-backed, PE-backed, and bootstrapped startup experience—and she’s n…

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Season Two Kickoff - David vs Goliath: How Small Teams Win Big 5:14

2M ago5:14

5:14

In this season opener of the Unicorn Leaders podcast, Fahd Alhattab sets the stage for a new narrative—one centered around the underdogs. Drawing inspiration from the classic David vs. Goliath story, Fahd explores why small, scrappy teams often outperform their larger, better-resourced competitors. Using Google's historic win over Overture as a lau…

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From $0 to 7 Figures Selling Insurance: Perry Wong's Unconventional Path to Success | 100 Ways to Make $100k 1:02:07

3M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Get ready for a seriously interesting chat on 100 Ways to Make $100k! This time, @javon.ca is hanging out with Perry Wong from Juggernaut Financial – these guys are the top dogs in Canada for combined insurance under Chubb. And let me tell you, Perry's story of how he built his success is anything but ordinary. We dig into Perry's background, from …

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From Hockey Player to Wildlife Control Mogul: Building a $2 Million/Month Business | 100 Ways to Make $100K 56:16

4M ago56:16

56:16

Join Javon.ca on another exciting episode of "100 Ways to Make $100K" as we explore unique paths to financial success! This week, we speak with Bill Dowd, the founder and CEO of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, a franchise spanning North America Bill shares his incredible journey from being a professional hockey player drafted by the New York Isl…

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Devon MacDonald's Journey to $100K & Media Agency Leadership| 100 Ways to Make $100k 1:10:24

4M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

In this episode, we feature Devon MacDonald, CEO of Cairns Oneil, who shares his unique journey from computer programming at IBM to leading a thriving media agency. Discover the strategies, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped Devin's career and propelled his company's growth from 30 to over 60 employees. =================================== …

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From Pipe Laying to Solar CEO: How Eddie Built a 120-Employee Company Making $100K/Month 1:15:45

5M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

What if you went from laying pipe to becoming the CEO of a 120-employee company? In this episode of 100 Ways to Make 100K, host @javon.ca sits down with Eddie Obeliunas, a serial entrepreneur from Australia who made the jump from water engineering to building a thriving solar energy company, Exactus Energy, in Canada and the US. Eddie shares his in…

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How Phil St Cyr Built a $100K Business: Strategies for Entrepreneurs 1:39:10

5M ago1:39:10

1:39:10

Join Phil St Cyr, founder of Rootree, as he shares his journey to success and practical strategies to make $100K! Learn how to build relationships, find market gaps, and make unique lifestyle choices to grow your business. Hosted by Javon.ca, this video is packed with actionable tips and inspiration for entrepreneurs. Don’t miss it ================…

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Grant Johnson's Journey: From Bankruptcy to Billion-Dollar Success! | 100 Ways to Make $100k 1:09:57

6M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Grant Johnson, an accomplished executive with a fascinating journey, takes us through his personal and professional milestones that began in Edmonton, Alberta, and led to major successes in the business world. Grant shares how his early passion for rowing and his father's influence molded his philosophy of resilience and discipline. From high-stake…

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Kurt Reuss's Unconventional Path to Success! | 100 Ways to Make $100k 44:24

7M ago44:24

44:24

oin Javon.ca on this episode of 100 Ways to Make 100k as he chats with Kurt Reuss, the CEO of EB-5 Marketplace. Kurt's path to success is anything but straightforward! Hear how he went from trading stock options on the floor of the American Stock Exchange to building cell towers in the mountains of Colorado Along the way, he even found time to open…

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From Vet Clinic to Recruiting Guru: Adam Gellert's Path to 6-Figure Success | 100 Ways to Make $100k 54:15

7M ago54:15

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This week, Javon sits down with Adam Gellert, the founder of Linkous Group and Hired Hippo. Adam is a recruiting expert with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He's passionate about making hiring better for both employers and candidates, and he's built two successful businesses around that mission. In this episode, Adam shares his unconve…

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From Wrestler to Finance Mogul! | Jamie Prickett's Path to Success! | 100 Ways to Make $100k 1:14:59

8M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Jamie Prickett's journey is anything but ordinary! From aspiring Olympic wrestler to building a financial empire, Jamie's story is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, perseverance, and the power of transparency. In this episode of the 100 Ways to Make $100k podcast, Jamie shares: ● His unconventional path to success, from wrestling to insur…

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Robert Onley's Journey to Building a Multi-Million Dollar Legal Tech Company |100 Ways to Make $100k 1:20:25

8M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

Join host Javon.ca on this episode of 100 Ways to Make $100k as he chats with Robert Onley, the founder and CEO of Notary Pro, Canada's highest-rated legal tech company. Robert shares his unique path to success, from his upbringing in Scarbro to navigating the challenges of law school and embracing his entrepreneurial spirit. Discover how a chance …

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From Ukraine to 100K a Month: Dmitry Grechko's Agency Success Story | 100 Ways to Make $100k 50:44

9M ago50:44

50:44

Dmitry Grechko, a Ukrainian immigrant made 100K by starting not one, but three agencies! Hear how he went from selling websites door-to-door to automating enterprise-level software for huge companies. He'll reveal the exact moment he knew he needed to leave his agency and build Deskree, the software startup that has now raised millions in funding! …

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From Firefighter to Entrepreneur: John Colley's Journey with Rescue Seven | 100 Ways to Make $100k 35:44

9M ago35:44

35:44

In this episode, we sit down with John Colley, founder of Rescue Seven, to explore his incredible transition from a firefighter to a successful entrepreneur. John shares how he combined his passion for saving lives with his entrepreneurial drive, creating a business focused on selling defibrillators and offering first aid training across Canada. Li…

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How to Find Your Purpose and Turn It into Profit! | 100 Ways to Make $100k 1:03:50

9M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Are you ready to unlock your potential by learning how to find your purpose and turn it into profit? In this inspiring episode of "100 Ways to Make a 100K," we sit down with Farrah Khimji, founder of Purpose to Profit, who shares her incredible journey from corporate life to running a successful business. If you've ever felt stuck in a job or unsur…

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From Working for Free to 70 Employess with Michael Landry | 100 Ways to Make $100k 1:09:39

10M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

In this episode, Michael Landry takes us on a journey of how he went from selling cell phones, then working for free to building a marketing agency to more than 70 employees. This is his journey on making $100k in a month. You can learn more about the company that he's building at www.theinfluenceagency.com On this episode of 100 Ways to Make $100k…

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From ADHD to Achiever: Kellan James' Path to Success Mastery | 100 ways to make $100k 1:18:31

10M ago1:18:31

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Curious about how someone with ADHD can transform their life and achieve extraordinary success? In this captivating episode of "From ADHD to Achiever: Kellan James' Path to Success Mastery," Kellan James reveals the secrets behind his remarkable journey from struggling with ADHD to becoming a high achiever. You’ll learn how Kellan harnessed the pow…

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Building a successful restaurant and catering company with Chanee Dowdie from Honey Soul Food 1:06:03

11M ago1:06:03

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In this episode of 100 Ways to Make $100K a Month, we sit down with Chanee Dowdie from Honey Soul Food to dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of building a successful restaurant and catering company. From dealing with high customer expectations to handling difficult reviews, we explore the real-world experiences of business owners striving f…

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Joel Johnson's Guide to Turning Talent into Profit | 100 Ways To Make $100k 50:13

11M ago50:13

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In this episode of "100 Ways to Make 100K," host Javon Doca sits down with Joel Johnson, the mastermind behind Autopilot. Joel shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to running a successful business that turns creative skills into cash. He discusses the importance of knowing your value, communicating that value, and understanding your …

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How Trauma Shaped Makini's Success and How She Made $100K in One Day - A Story of Transformation - Makini Smith 1:21:38

12M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Join us for an incredible journey of resilience and transformation as Makini shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, finding confidence, and achieving remarkable success. In this episode, you'll learn how Makini turned her pain into power, culminating in making $100K in just one day. Discover actionable insights to apply to your own life an…

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From Product to Business: Mastering User Feedback and Bootstrapping with Mike Bakaic 50:47

1y ago50:47

50:47

How does that cool product idea turn into a business raking in the big bucks? This "100 Ways to Make 100K" episode spills the tea on exactly that! ☕ Javon gets down to business with Mike Bakaic, a self-made millionaire who built Iceberg Cyber from the ground up. They crack the code on turning customer feedback into gold, ditching your ego for succe…

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Revolutionizing Food Waste: Lori Nikkel's Mission with Second Harvest | 100 Ways to Make $100K 42:52

1y ago42:52

42:52

In this uplifting episode of "100 Ways to Make 100K," we sit down with Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest, to explore her groundbreaking efforts to tackle food waste in Canada. Learn how Lori's straightforward yet insightful questions led to mapping out food banks and charities, revealing shocking statistics about food waste, and developing innovat…

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From Violinist to Real Estate Maven: The Journey of Mithran Manogian (100 ways to make 100k) 57:18

1y ago57:18

57:18

In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Mithran Manogian, a real estate broker, investor, and former violinist. Mithran shares candid stories about his humble beginnings, from learning the violin to his transition into the real estate world. He reflects on pivotal moments, like meeting a billionaire PEI property owner, which reshaped his …

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From Satellites to Sidewalk Robots - Bern's Lifelong Journey of Invention 1:15:55

1y ago1:15:55

1:15:55

Bern Grush, a man who has worn many hats in his career, from aerospace engineer to entrepreneur, shares his fascinating life story. In this episode, we explore Bern's diverse experiences, from his early days working on satellites to his current work on international regulations for sidewalk robots. Bill reflects on the importance of curiosity, pers…

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How Nick Spina built success after a life-changing accident.| 100 Ways To Make 100k 51:09

1y ago51:09

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This episode of 100 Ways To Make 100k Podcast features Nick Spina, a serial entrepreneur who overcame a major obstacle to build a thriving career. Host Javon dives into Nick's journey, exploring: The turning point: How a serious accident at 18 ignited Nick's passion to chase his dreams. From bartender to general manager: Nick's early venture in the…

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Ali Kaizer - Managing Recruiting as a Sales Function 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

48:50

Alison is the Head of Talent at Golden Ventures. She supports the portfolio in building effective and scalable talent programs in today’s competitive market. Most recently, Ali led Talent at food-tech startup Lunchbox, where she grew the team from 50 to 250 North American team members. Before this, she was the first Talent Acquisition hire at Ritua…

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Shawna Stewart - Talent Mobility 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

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Shawna Stewart is a transformative People & Operations leader with over 10 years of experience. She champions a people-first culture, developing employee-focused programs that boost productivity. Key player in the acquisition of MarTech startup PostBeyond, Shawna’s contributions to HR and operational effectiveness have earned her accolades from ind…

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Andrea Bartlett - Career Cushioning 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

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Building a career that is focused on people, Andrea believes that businesses should understand their employee journey as well as they know the client journey and product roadmap. Andrea brings Human Resources experience in both public and private organizations, in industries including wholesale distribution, financial services, hospitality, biophar…

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Beyond the Bucks: Building Businesses and Finding Meaning with Amjad Stetieh 15:34

1+ y ago15:34

15:34

Hey everyone, welcome back to "100 Ways to Make 100K"! Today, we're shaking things up a bit. Forget all that talk about making millions fast – this episode is about something much deeper: the journey, not the destination. We've got a special guest with us, Amjad Stetieh, a super successful entrepreneur who believes business isn't just about the mon…

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Laura Lillie - Human Design at Work 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

41:49

A British born adventure seeker who moved to Canada on a whim without any friends, family or even a home. I've grown my career from HR Assistant to Head of HR and I love Dogs, any and all dogs. Don't mind cats either. I empower first time and middle managers through the transition into manager with confidence and skills to drive results quickly. Af…

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Abby Goldstein - Hiring is Easy...at Least it Should Be 33:48

1+ y ago33:48

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Abby brings a decade of expertise to the hiring industry as the Lead Recruiter at the Linkus Group. Throughout her professional journey, she has been unwaveringly committed to facilitating the growth of hundreds of small companies and Canadian startups by building robust teams from pre-seed/ bootstrapped until they are ready to exit. Commencing her…

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Ben Wise - People Problems vs Situation Problems 40:47

1+ y ago40:47

40:47

Ben Wise is a 15 year advertising industry veteran who has held successive sales and leadership roles at Google, where he is currently the Head of Programmatic Media working with the largest agencies and brands in Canada. Ben is active in his community where he serves on the Board of the Daily Bread Food Bank and recently completed a two year term …

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Chengeer Lee - Why My Offer Was Rejected 51:47

1+ y ago51:47

51:47

Chengeer Lee is a Transformation Coach who is helping leaders and founders in the tech industry to build Unshakeable Confidence and fulfill their Life Purpose. By day he builds teams that build world-class software. By night he builds people who want to change the world. Join Adam Gellert and Chengeer Lee on Offer Accepted. Connect with Chengeer he…

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Ep. 20 EmpowerED - A Bottom Up Approach to Employee Development with Eva Manole 56:23

1+ y ago56:23

56:23

In episode 20, Eva shares her use of a product led mindset for developing new strategies of learning and development at Fullscript with about 800 employees. She dives into how the traditional models of learning and development are not always agile or adaptive especially with the rise of AI, remote and hybrid work environments. Eva dives into a new …

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Yiorgos Boudouris - Paid Interview Assignments 38:44

1+ y ago38:44

38:44

Yiorgos is a Toronto-based people and talent leader with 15 years of experience building teams in various industries. Currently, Yiorgos leads people and talent at Tiny Mile, a start-up that deploys remotely piloted electric sidewalk robots that provide a safe, contactless delivery option. With Tiny Mile, Yiorgos facilitates a human-centred process…

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Offer Accepted Intro 2:11

1+ y ago2:11

2:11

Introducing "Offer Accepted" - Your Ultimate Podcast for Modern Hiring Strategies! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of "Offer Accepted," a groundbreaking podcast dedicated to revolutionizing hiring practices in today's dynamic world. In each episode, we unravel the mysteries of the hiring universe by dissecting viral hiring posts from industry e…

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Ep. 19 - Leading with Purpose: Unveiling the Secrets of Impactful Leadership with Andre Fernandez 1:24:04

1+ y ago1:24:04

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In episode 19, Andre dives into how he found his way into creating a socially impactful business while sharing valuable lessons and principles that he embraced on his journey to success as a leader. From letting go of micro details to building high performing teams and influencing decision making processes, discover some actionable insights that wi…

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Ep. 18 - What got you here won’t get you there with Jonah Midanik 1:07:38

1+ y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

In episode 18, Jonah Midanik shares his journey and experience in a growth mindset of recognizing that ‘what got you here won’t get you there. He has been lucky enough to have seen the startup journey from a variety of perspectives: as a successful bootstrapped founder/CEO, having helped launch new corporate divisions at BigCo, and as the founder/C…

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Mastering Real Estate Success: Insights from Kenneth 'Top Dollar' Toppin 20:11

2y ago20:11

20:11

In this episode, we sit down with Kenneth 'Top Dollar' Toppin, a seasoned real estate agent who's earned his nickname by consistently fetching top prices for homes in his area. Kenneth takes us through his journey, from starting out to building a successful real estate team. He shares valuable insights into the key metrics he tracks daily, not just…

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How Aditya Soma went from $0 to $350,000 in Real Estate Sales in His First Year 20:19

2y ago20:19

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In this episode, I interviewed Aditya Soma, a real estate agent and investor who went from making $0 to $350,000 in real estate sales in his first year. He was an immigrant with no connections in Windsor when he decided to get his real estate license. Aditya shares his story of how he got started in real estate, the strategies he used to achieve su…

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The Young Entrepreneur Who Defied the Odds - Shamus McCabe 14:00

2y ago14:00

14:00

In this episode, we interview the young entrepreneur behind Fourth Renovations, Shamus McCabe. Shamus started his business at the age of 20 with just a Cobalt and a dream. He quickly learned the dos and don'ts of the renovation industry and built a successful business now worth millions of dollars. In this episode, Shamus shares his story of succes…

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The Entrepreneur's Mindset - with Steve Hulford 19:52

2y ago19:52

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In this episode of the podcast, we interview Steve Holford, a serial entrepreneur who has founded and sold several successful businesses. Steve shares his insights on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and he talks about his latest venture, a modern media company called Underknown. Steve started his entrepreneurial journey in the early …

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Consistency: The Key to Successt - With Steve Conville 17:47

2y ago17:47

17:47

There is no timeline for success. All that matters is that you put in the learning, effort, and work required to achieve your goals. In this episode, Steve Conville shared the importance of consistency and how it can help you reach your full potential. He also shared some tips for staying consistent, even when things get tough. 💎 Some of the gems h…

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Embracing Learning and Building Relationships for Success with Nick Bastianelli 20:00

2y ago20:00

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If you want to achieve success, you need to surround yourself with successful people. That's why networking is so important. In this episode, we talk to Nick Bastianelli, a real estate investor and broker, about the importance of networking and how to build relationships with people who can help you achieve your goals. We discuss the following: The…

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