Best Justin Curran Podcasts (2025)

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What It Really Takes to Build a Startup with Michael Dodsworth of Fanfare 30:15

7h ago30:15

30:15

In this episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Michael Dodsworth, the founder and CEO of Fanfare, to unpack his inspiring and deeply personal journey from the high-paced world of tech giants to the unpredictable, purpose-driven path of entrepreneurship. Before starting Fanfare, Michael worked as an engineer at some of the most recogniz…

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WHOOP: Will Ahmed 1:05:43

1d ago1:05:43

1:05:43

As a Harvard squash player, Will Ahmed discovered his game improved when he focused on things like sleep, diet, and time spent recovering from training. He was convinced that granular health and heart data would become invaluable to other athletes if it could be bundled into a wearable wrist strap. In 2012, Will founded WHOOP, and after three years…

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Advice Line with Justin McLeod of Hinge 39:46

5d ago39:46

39:46

Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Justin describes Hinge’s new initiatives around intentional dating. First, Jessica in Toronto, Canada asks about opening new markets for her self-guided mystery road trip packages. Then Nick from Auckland, New Zealand wonders …

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From Traditional Therapy to Soul-Centered Healing with Christy Forsyth 35:17

7d ago35:17

35:17

In this powerful episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with my good friend Christy Forsyth—a licensed mental health counselor, certified clinical hypnotherapist, intuitive, and life coach—for a raw and transformative conversation about healing, energy, and spiritual growth. Christy takes us through her incredible evolution from a tradition…

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Chobani: Hamdi Ulukaya (2022) 1:28:12

8d ago1:28:12

1:28:12

As a newly arrived immigrant from Turkey, Hamdi Ulukaya learned to be resourceful, determined, and even stubborn when he needed to be. All those traits would serve him well as he began to navigate the hairpin turns of building a yogurt business from the ground up. In 2005, Hamdi was running a small feta cheese business in upstate New York when he h…

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Advice Line with Norma Kamali of Norma Kamali (2024) 50:34

12d ago50:34

50:34

Iconic fashion designer Norma Kamali joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early stage founders. Plus, Norma shares her take on balancing a strong creative vision with the financial realities of building a worldwide brand. First we meet Ahmed in the U.K,, who’s refining a narrative for his eyeglass store concept in ho…

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Relationship-First Lead Gen: FlowChat’s Approach with Chris Baden 47:03

14d ago47:03

47:03

In this episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Chris Baden, entrepreneur, father of three, and the founder behind FlowChat—a game-changing tool for organic lead generation on social media. We dive deep into his journey of balancing homeschooling, parenting, and building businesses, all while staying connected to what truly matters: fam…

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Rick Steves' Europe: Rick Steves (2021) 1:17:34

15d ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Rick Steves spent the summer after high school backpacking through Europe on two dollars a day—sleeping on the floor, sneaking into museums, and subsisting on a diet of bread and jam. When he came home, he found people were hungry for tips on how to visit Europe on the cheap, so he began teaching classes, and was soon hawking a self-published guide…

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Advice Line with Jim Koch of Boston Beer Company (August 2024) 51:11

19d ago51:11

51:11

Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three founders about finding product-market fit. Today, we meet Kim, whose tropical-inspired apparel company in Florida is venturing into the rum market. Then Llance from Washington, who is taking his tea-bag-soup-broth business national. And Ami, wh…

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Supercharge Your Brain & Gut with Algae with Catharine Arnston 55:12

21d ago55:12

55:12

www.energybits.com use the code GROWTH for 20% OFF your order! In this inspiring episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Catharine Arnston, the visionary founder and CEO of ENERGYBits, to explore her incredible transformation from business executive and interior design publisher to leading expert in algae nutrition, mitochondrial health…

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Talenti: Josh Hochschuler 1:12:35

22d ago1:12:35

1:12:35

After falling in love with the gelato shops of Buenos Aires, Josh Hochschuler came home to Dallas with a bold idea: bring authentic Argentine gelato to the U.S. He raised $600,000 from friends and family and opened a gelato shop called Talenti. The product was a hit - but the retail model wasn’t. Faced with mounting losses, Josh shut down the store…

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Advice Line with Eric Ryan of Method 46:45

26d ago46:45

46:45

Method co-founder and serial entrepreneur Eric Ryan joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Eric shares his strategies for entering new market categories, and gives an update on his latest venture, Tandy, a functional candy company. First, Aubrey in Tennessee asks how to find a mentor to help her and …

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Winning Without Burnout: Athlete Mindset for Thought Leaders with Justin Kavanaugh 59:29

28d ago59:29

59:29

In this episode of the Growth Now Movement, I welcome back my friend Justin “Coach Kav” Kavanaugh for his fourth appearance—a deep dive into his evolution from coaching Olympic sprinters to scaling businesses and acquiring companies. With more than 20 years of elite coaching under his belt, Kav has guided some of the world’s fastest athletes—includ…

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UNTUCKit: Chris Riccobono 1:13:47

29d ago1:13:47

1:13:47

On a trip to Las Vegas, Chris Riccobono found himself wearing the same J.Crew shirt over and over; it was the only dress shirt he had that looked good untucked. All of his other button-downs were too long and looked sloppy. His buddies all said they had the same problem, so Chris decided to seize the opportunity and launch UNTUCKit with a friend. K…

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Advice Line with Marcia Kilgore of Beauty Pie 39:52

1M ago39:52

39:52

Serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore — founder of brands like Beauty Pie and Soap & Glory — joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders managing uncertainty and risk. Today, we meet Victor in Fort Worth, the co-founder of a Mexican-style sweets and treats venture who wonders if he should focus on expandin…

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Creating Unforgettable Experiences in Life and Business with Gregory Offner 43:28

1M ago43:28

43:28

In this powerful episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with Gregory Offner, a former dueling piano bar entertainer turned sought-after motivational speaker and workplace culture expert. Gregory’s story is one of radical reinvention — a journey that started behind a piano and led to stages around the world, helping organizations create mean…

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Figma: Dylan Field 1:14:47

1M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

The dashboard in your car – the interface on your Zoom screen … many of the products we interact with every day were created with the collaborative software Figma. Figma is a kind of Google Docs for design, created by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace after they won a Thiel fellowship in 2012. Dylan was just 20 when he became CEO. The only other job he’…

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Advice Line with Perry Chen of Kickstarter 46:54

1M ago46:54

46:54

Kickstarter co-founder Perry Chen joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about what they really want from investment deals and acquisitions. Today we meet Jesse in Dallas, who's debating whether or not he should sell part or all of his cold plunge tub business. Then Catharine in Oregon, who's tryin…

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Why Creativity is the Key to Growth with Kassi Kincaid 33:24

1M ago33:24

33:24

In this episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with the incredibly passionate and purpose-driven entrepreneur Kassi Kincaid—a former preschool administrator who is now on a mission to change the world through creativity and literacy. Kassi is the founder of a groundbreaking educational movement that brings children’s books to life—an approa…

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Perfect Snacks: Bill and Leigh Keith 1:26:30

1M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

Bill and Leigh Keith had an extraordinary childhood, travelling the country in a school bus with their parents and ten siblings. Along the way, their dad fed them a homemade concoction of peanut butter, honey and supplements rolled into bite-sized snacks. When the family fell on hard times, the older siblings decided to sell their home and bet ever…

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Advice Line with Mark Ramadan of Sir Kensington's (June 2024) 51:00

2M ago51:00

51:00

Sir Kensington’s co-founder and former CEO Mark Ramadan joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they work through business challenges with three early-stage founders. Today we meet Pat, a physician assistant working to bring his solution for clogged sinks to major retailers. Then Lucas, a chef whose local quick service taco joint is fending off nationa…

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The Secret to Building a Business That Supports Your Life with Chris Williams 37:17

2M ago37:17

37:17

In this powerful episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with my friend and returning guest Chris Williams—entrepreneur, coach, and author—to talk about what it really means to create freedom in business and life. Chris just released his new book, and it’s already making waves in the world of online entrepreneurship. It’s a playbook for buil…

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Tatcha: Vicky Tsai (July 2020) 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

In 2008, Vicky Tsai walked away from a startup job and set out to rediscover herself on a trip to Japan. In Kyoto, she had an unforgettable meeting with a geisha, and learned about the face creams and blotting papers that the traditional Japanese hostesses had used for centuries. But as she contemplated selling those products in the U.S., experts o…

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Advice Line with Steve Holmes of goba Sports Group 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

Springfree Trampoline founder Steve Holmes joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Steve’s tariff navigation guidance for businesses manufacturing products outside of the U.S. First we meet Ikechukwu in Maryland, who’s trying to lean into a core demographic without alienating customers f…

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Breaking Free from Money Blocks and Rewriting Your Financial Story with Angela Goodman 39:19

2M ago39:19

39:19

In this powerful episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with the incredible Angela Goodman—an entrepreneur, speaker, and spiritual leader who's made it her mission to help others break free from financial limitations and rewrite their money story. Angela and I first crossed paths at an event in Washington, D.C., and her wisdom around money …

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Calm: Alex Tew and Michael Acton Smith 1:17:43

2M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

As a young entrepreneur in the Wild West days of the internet, Alex Tew was drawn to meditation for its simple calming power. Together with fellow tech founder Michael Acton Smith–known for hits like Moshi Monsters–the two brainstormed ways to bring the ancient practice of meditation into the 21st century. In 2011, they bought the domain calm.com, …

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Advice Line: Scaling Strategies 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

This week, Guy is joined by Travis Boersma of Dutch Bros. Coffee, Michael Preysman of Everlane and Chris Ruder of Spikeball in a special “mashup” episode of Advice Line. First, Andy from Nashville is wondering if a brick and mortar burger joint will supercharge growth for his food truck business. Then, Tiffany from Cape Cod is looking to break into…

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From F-16s to the Stage: Redefining Boldness with Michelle 'MACE' Curran 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In this episode of the Growth Now Movement, I sit down with the incredible Michelle Curran—also known by her call sign "MACE"—a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and the lead solo pilot for the elite Thunderbirds demonstration team. Michelle's story is one of grit, growth, and leaning into fear, and I can honestly say this is one of the most insp…

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Tecovas: Paul Hedrick 1:12:13

2M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Western wear is having a moment – and so is the upstart Western brand Tecovas. Founder Paul Hedrick is a Texan who realized that cowboy boots were either too expensive or too cheap, so he decided to create a premium brand with an attainable price. He traveled repeatedly to the cowboy boot capital of the world – León, Mexico – to obsess over every d…

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Advice Line with RJ Scaringe with Rivian 52:03

2M ago52:03

52:03

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. He also gets into how trade policies and shifting tariffs are impacting the automotive supply chain. First, we meet Ashley from Southern California, who’s deciding whether to take outside capital to take her altruistic ice cream bran…

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