The Transparent Podcast
Episodes
39 episodes
Candice Smith - Visibility Is The Real Growth Engine
Shark Tank might call side hustles “risky,” but for most founders, going all in too early is the bigger risk. Nick Ford sits down with visibility strategist Candice Smith, founder of French Press Communications, to unpack what actually separate...
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Nate Littlewood - From Chaos to Clarity With a Fractional CFO
Polished logos do not build businesses, paying customers do. We talk with Nate Littlewood, founder and CEO of Future Ready CFO, about the unglamorous decisions that separate thriving founders from stressed-out operators, especially in e-commerc...
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Aiden Ford - How An 8 Year-Old Turned Crafts Into Entrepreneurship
You're never too young to start your own business. At 8 years old, the first customer can feel impossible, and then suddenly it’s the easiest thing in the world. That’s the honest turning point we dig into when we bring on our youngest guest ye...
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Michael Hadden - Entrepreneurship Through A Library of Things
Ever look around your garage and realize half of it gathers dust? We sat down with RoundAbout co‑founder and CEO Mike Haddon to explore a smarter way to live: own what you love, access what you rarely need. RoundAbout is a local “library of thi...
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Jermaine Ee - Building A Legacy Through Estate Planning
Want the courage to leap into entrepreneurship and a practical way to protect your family’s future? We sit down with Jermaine—an entrepreneur shaped by immigrant grit and cross‑cultural identity—who’s building HeirLight, a modern estate plannin...
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Ryan Hare - All In On Entrepreneurship
Ready to stop clinging to the pool railing and actually swim? We sit down with serial entrepreneur Ryan Hare, owner of John Franklin Landscapes in North Georgia, to strip away the myths around business ownership and show what it really takes to...
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Kevin Fedor - Transparent Lessons on Entrepreneurship
Ready to stop daydreaming and start building? Kevin Fedor, Founder & Digital Marketing Strategist at Follow Spike, and I dig into the real tradeoffs behind side hustles, full-time leaps, and why validation on nights and weekends rarely scal...
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Aaron Lewinson - From Music To Therapy
What happens when a musician trades tour dreams for therapy gyms and decides to rebuild children's therapy care from the ground up? We sit down with Aaron Lewinson, founder of Rise and Growth Therapy, for a transparent look at starting an occup...
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Coach Joe Noonan - Planning, Goals, and the Inside EDGE
Want a candid roadmap for choosing your entrepreneurial path and actually making it work? We sit down with Coach Joe Noonan to explore the real tradeoffs between starting from scratch, buying a business, or stepping into a franchise—and how to ...
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Anuj Thakkar - Soap, Water, and a Lot of Grit
Ready to stop dabbling and build something that scales? We sit down with Anuj, Owner of Super Shine Express Car Washes, to unpack how he went from a single family-run wash to five thriving locations with a sixth on the way. The journey isn’t “s...
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India Martin - Brain Integration and a Purpose-Driven Practice
Every founder remembers the moment the idea stopped being abstract and started feeling urgent. That spark drives this conversation with India Martin, Owner of Atlanta Brain Integration and the first brain integration practitioner in Georgia—a j...
Jena Kranz - Fueling Women in Entrepreneurship
Ready to stop waiting for perfect and start building something real? We sit down with entrepreneur and OWNED founder Jena Kranz to get honest about what it actually takes to move from idea to income—why urgency matters and where a “burn the boa...
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Dr. James Connelly - Building a Patient-First PT Practice
What happens when a physical therapist decides to challenge the corporate healthcare model and build something truly patient-centered? Dr. James Connelly shares his remarkable journey from stroke survivor to founder of Results Rehab, where he's...
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Bob Tankesley - Exit Strategies and Building Businesses for Maximum Value
Bob Tankesley brings over a decade of M&A advisory experience to this fascinating conversation about what truly separates successful entrepreneurs from those who fail. Having guided countless business owners through the complex process of s...
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Bennett Maxwell - From Cold Knocks to Cookie Dough: How a Franchise Giant is Born
Bennett Maxwell's entrepreneurial journey reads like a playbook for hustle and strategic growth. From selling candy bars door-to-door as a child in Utah to building a cookie franchise empire, his path showcases how combining sales expertise wit...
Johnny Palumbo - AI Revolution and The Entrepreneurial Journey
Johnny Palumbo's entrepreneurial story starts at just 16 years old, when he won $20,000 from a high school business incubator competition. That early success planted a seed that would eventually bloom into Simplified Tech, his rapidly-growing A...
Dr. Lynn Rapsilber - Transforming Healthcare Through Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneurs
The healthcare system is broken, but nurse practitioners might be the solution we've been waiting for. Dr. Lynn Rapsilber, co-founder and CEO of the National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network (NNPEN), joins us to explore how nurse practit...
Dr. Shweta Patel: From Physician to Digital Health Entrepreneur
Dr. Shweta Patel joins The Transparent Podcast to share her insights on the medical field, the pros and cons of being a medical doctor, and her journey into entrepreneurship with Gaya Wellness. Join our conversation about starting a company, th...
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Jordan Agolli - Dreams, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship
Dive into the world of entrepreneurship with Jordan Agolli, the founder of Force Media, a full-service marketing agency specializing in various industries. In this insightful episode, Jordan shares his personal journey from a teenage entreprene...
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Christina Lazare - From Social Work to Entrepreneurship
Join us for an engaging episode filled with inspiration and practical insights as we chat with Christina Lazare, the dynamic CEO of Build and Change LLC. Christina takes us through her compelling journey from a 20-year career in social work to ...
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Ryder Harris - AI-Adoption and Entrepreneurial Success
What if you could transform your career using AI tools? Join me, Nick Ford, as I chat with Rider Harris, the visionary behind GoBananas AI, who transitioned from a sales role in fintech to launching a groundbreaking AI-focused business. Togethe...
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Steve Switzer - Legacy in Recruiting and Entrepreneurial Challenges
Honesty and transparency are the cornerstones of effective recruiting, but how often do we really see these principles in action? Meet Steve Switzer from Legacy Recruiting, who joins me for a heartfelt conversation about transforming the recrui...
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Art Williams - Just Do it Speech - Mental Toughness and Entrepreneurship
Art Williams, a high school football coach turned insurance mogul, joins us to unveil the secret to his billion-dollar success story. At the 1987 National Religious Broadcaster Convention, Art captivated audiences with his compelling tale of to...
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Jacob Stripling - Recruiting, Entrepreneurship, and Integrity
What if the key to entrepreneurial success is embracing transparency and genuine connections? Join us as we explore this idea with my former baseball teammate, Jacob, who has transitioned from the baseball field at Harding University to foundin...
Dr. Fred Moss - Mental Health Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy
Unlock the secrets of mental health and entrepreneurship as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Fred Moss, also known as the "un-doctor." Discover how he's reshaping the mental health landscape by steering away from conventional diagnoses and m...
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