Founders Future
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Join us on a journey through the world of entrepreneurship and business growth with the Founders Future podcast, powered by Closers.io. Each episode features an in-depth, one-on-one interview with a visionary founder, exploring their unique path to success and strategies for future expansion.
What to Expect
In each 25-minute episode, we dive deep into two key areas:
1. The Founding Journey (10-12 minutes)
- Discover the inspiration behind groundbreaking companies
- Explore pivotal moments and challenges faced by founders
- Uncover valuable lessons in leadership and entrepreneurship
2. Future Growth Plans (10-12 minutes)
- Gain insights into winning business strategies
- Learn about innovative approaches to client acquisition and expansion
- Get a glimpse into the future of various industries from those shaping them
Why Listen?
- Hear firsthand accounts of entrepreneurial triumphs and tribulations
- Gain practical advice for overcoming common business challenges
- Stay ahead of industry trends and future market shifts
- Learn from diverse perspectives on work-life balance and leadership
- Get inspired by the visions and strategies of successful founders
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring founder, or simply curious about the world of business, the Founders Future podcast offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to drive growth and innovation in their field.
Tune in to Founders Future, powered by Closers.io, and join us on a journey of discovery, learning, and inspiration from the brightest minds in the business world.
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Episodes
2182 episodes
Empowering Women to Lead: Beyond Mindset and Into Action
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Jessie Legent, the founder of JL Coaching. Jessie shares her powerful journey from a 15-year career as a corporate trainer to becoming a coach, a transition catalyzed by the ...
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17:48
The Wellness Curator: Building a Collective for Conscious Healing
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Sasha Crossman, the founder of Minding My Own Mental. Sasha shares her journey from being a high school English teacher for nine years, where she witnessed widespread burnout...
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12:58
The Coach Who Got Coached: Emma Sturtevant's Founder Journey
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Emma Sturtevant, the founder of Emma Sturtevant Career Coaching. Emma shares her journey from a challenging role in staffing and sales during the COVID-19 shutdown to her own...
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16:11
The Calm Exit: Transitioning from Corporate to Confident Solopreneur with Paul Rise
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Paul Rise, a solopreneur coach who specializes in guiding mid-career professionals out of the corporate world. Paul shares his own journey of feeling unfulfilled and "s...
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19:46
From Corporate to Cash Flow: Building a Global Financial Advisory with Kirsha Campbell
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Kirsha Campbell, the founder of The Cash Lab. Kirsha shares her journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, a leap she was motivated to take for greater flexib...
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22:07
The Strategy-First Agency: Building Brands with Authenticity and Transparency
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Natasha Suri, the founder of Nikitasha Consultancy. Natasha shares her journey from a decade-long corporate career in marketing and branding, where a frustrating experi...
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25:18
Beyond the Game: A Holistic Vision for Sports Coaching
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Andy Watson, a seasoned football coach educator and the founder of the upcoming venture, Sports Smarts Education. Andy shares his extensive background of nearly 20 years in t...
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21:44
The Servant Leader's Guide to Scaling a $500M Company
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we are joined by Kurt Uhlir, a globally recognized operator and "King of Scaling" with experience taking companies from startups to over $500 million in revenue. Kurt shares his unconven...
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17:42
The Content Catalyst: Helping Experts Shine On Camera
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Sam Aramando, we meet Rachel LaForce, a nationally recognized comedian and the co-founder of Skewed Orbit Studios. Rachel shares her journey, which began in 2018 after she got sober and found hersel...
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17:53
Stop Being the Bottleneck: How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Janet Nambi
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we are joined by Janet Nambi, the founder of Unconscious Brilliance. Janet shares her incredible journey from co-founding and scaling a successful recruiting agency across six African co...
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14:22
The Scaling Up Method: How to Build a Business That Doesn't Run You
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Warren Sager, a partner at Assured Strategy and a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience building and selling more than 15 e-commerce businesses. Warren sh...
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21:31
Building Brands That Sell: A Creative Strategist's Blueprint
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Stefan Grant, a creative strategist and brand engineer. Stefan shares his unconventional journey into entrepreneurship, which began in high school with guerrilla marketi...
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22:16
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: A Coach's Mission for Women's Wellness
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we are joined by Rachel Strawser, the founder of Thrive Collective Holistic Health and Fitness. Rachel shares her remarkable journey from a 15-year career in public education finance—a s...
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22:45
The 5% Shift: How Small Tweaks Create Massive Sales Growth
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Kate Lalak, the founder and principal consultant of The Engine Room. Kate shares her journey from a 17-year corporate career in marketing and sales leadership to launch...
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29:36
From Gym Owner to Business Coach: Patrick Vuong on Scaling Companies and Leadership
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Patrick Vuong, a business coach with Avid Action Coach and a seasoned entrepreneur. Patrick shares his unique journey from owning and scaling a successful brick-and-mor...
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21:40
Beyond the HR Handbook: Building Human-Centric Leaders with Laura Lillie Goodridge
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Laura Lillie Goodridge, an executive coach and former HR leader with over a decade of experience. Laura shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to the top...
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31:11
From Dot-Com Boom to AI-Driven Clarity: Reggie James on Aligning GTM Strategy
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Reggie James, the founder of Digital Clarity. Reggie shares his incredible journey from the early days of the dot-com boom, working with pioneers like AltaVista and Yah...
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31:08
Beyond the Corporate Ladder: An Entrepreneur's Journey to Freedom
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Maggie Perotin, the founder of Stairway to Leadership. Maggie shares her journey from a successful corporate career, where she climbed the ranks into senior leadership roles,...
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15:32
The Maven of Leadership: Coaching Women in Male-Dominated Fields
n this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Kirsten Dubreuil, the founder of Maven Executive Coaching. Kirsten shares her powerful journey of transitioning from a 25-year military career in the Canadian Armed Forces, wh...
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20:07
The Speech Coach: Mastering Communication for Founders & CEOs
In this episode of Founders Future, host Olivia Sammons sits down with Vinny Raval, internationally known as The Speech Coach. Vinny shares his unique journey from a childhood passion for acting and an early proficiency with languages—including...
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17:51
From Corporate EDI to Entrepreneurial Coach: The Barbra Carlisle Story
In this episode of Founders Future, host Milan Kohut sits down with Barbra Carlisle, the founder and leadership coach behind Glee Coaching. Barbra shares her journey from a decade-long career in diversity, inclusion, and social value within the...
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22:42
Beyond the Drink: A Holistic Path to Alcohol-Free Living
In this episode of Founders Future, host Milan Kohut sits down with Katie Campbell, a board-certified health and wellness coach and the founder of Mindful Constitution. Katie shares her powerful personal journey from working in the hospitality ...
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22:26
Beyond the Swipe: Building Lasting Love with Chantal Landreville
In this episode of Founders Future, host Milan Kohut sits down with Chantal Landreville, a certified relationship and communication coach and the founder of Raise Your Love Signal. Chantal shares her unconventional journey from a 20-year career...
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29:56
Embracing the UGC Boom: A Creator's Journey with Jeba Nesa
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we are joined by Jeba Nesa, the dynamic founder behind Beast Mode Media. Jeba shares her unconventional journey from a background in forensic science and a full-time role in the NHS ...
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15:10
The AI, Automation, & Systems Trifecta for Business Growth
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we are joined by Hudson Wikoff, the founder of Elite Team AI. Hudson shares his incredible journey from a college athlete and corporate safety manager at DuPont to a successful fitness a...
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