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
996 episodes
Scaling Quality: How Career Coach Services Built a 30-Location Network
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, we meet Bob Britz, the entrepreneurial force behind Career Coach Services, who reveals how his childhood candy bar sales hustle evolved into a nationwide career coaching empire. Bob s...
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AI's Next Frontier: Inside Rhino Gator's 7-Model Marketing Machine
In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, Jeff Kinsey (aka "Ski"), the visionary behind RhinoGATOR_ai, shares his entrepreneurial evolution from newspaper advertising to revolutionizing AI-powered marketing solution...
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Quality Over Scale: Why This Leadership Coach Limits Himself to 3 Clients
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, we sit down with Rusty Tugman, founder of Rusty Tugman Coaching and Consulting, as he shares his unconventional journey from accidental entrepreneur to ICF-certified leadership coach....
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21:55
Designer to CEO: Ginny Delaitre's Unconventional Path to Marketing Leadership
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Virginie "Ginny" Delaitre, the visionary founder and CEO of VDS Digital Agency. Ginny shares how she transformed her award-winning UX marke...
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26:08
From Corporate to Franchise King: How James Hilovsky Helps Entrepreneurs Find Their Perfect Fit
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with James Hilovsky, founder and CEO of The Fran Dream, a franchise consulting firm dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs find the perfect franchise opportunities. With ...
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17:55
The CAPE Method: A Superhero’s Guide to Financial & Emotional Freedom
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the inspiring journey of Jennifer Perri, founder and CEO of SHERO Life & Empowerment Coaching,LLC. Jennifer shares her powerful story of overcoming an abusive marriage, f...
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23:37
Why ChatGPT Can't Fix Your Pricing (And What Actually Works)
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Dr. Tim J. Smith, the physicist-turned-pricing-guru behind Wiglaf Pricing, who reveals how he's helping Fortune 500 companies like Siemens and Medtronic unlock millions t...
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Scaling a Digital Agency: Nick Brose on Package Strategies & Team Growth
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Nick Brose, the driving force behind TMC Marketing, a full-service digital agency revolutionizing online presence through data-driven strategies. Nick shares the un...
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Culture as a KPI: Monique Hodges on Building Authentic Workplace Impact
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Monique Hodges, the visionary founder and CEO of GEBANAH, a consulting firm revolutionizing workplace culture through strategic charitable giving. Monique shares he...
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24:04
Scaling a Data-Driven Consultancy: Evan Jennings on Niching Down & Leveraging AI
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we dive into the journey of Evan Jennings, founder of Quantify Consulting. Evan shares how his passion for transforming raw data into actionable insights led him to start his consul...
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22:47
From Corporate Layoff to Coaching Empire: The Nicholas Rustad Story
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, Nicholas Rustad, founder of CoreTactic LLC, shares his inspiring journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. With over 25 years of executive experience, Nicholas d...
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The Power of ‘Working Mentorship’—And Why It Beats Traditional Coaching
In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, Johanna Ottolinger, founder and CEO of WIT Advisory & Consulting, shares her mission to redefine tech consulting by fostering gender equality and mentorship. Drawing from he...
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27:58
The Fractional Revolution: Why Startups Are Ditching Full-Time Product Managers
In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we meet Brent Willson, founder of Customer-Led Innovations Consulting and former military veteran turned product strategist. Based in rural Utah, Brent shares how his unconventional j...
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32:40
How These Co-Founders Turn Free Consultations Into $300K/Yr Retainers
In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we sit down with Kristine Palmer and Paola Camacho, the dynamic co-founders of Over Coffee Consulting. These former finance professionals turned marketing mavens share how their frien...
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44:12
Underpromise, Overdeliver: The Counterintuitive Tactic Fueling This Agency’s 100% 5-Star Reviews
In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we dive into the journey of Chris Latham, founder of Fire For Effect Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and high-impact video production. Bas...
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29:58
Scaling Talent in Startups & PE: Inside Hire Tomorrow’s Unique Model
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we dive into the world of executive recruiting with Justin Dixon, founder of Hire Tomorrow. Justin shares how his decade-plus experience at Comcast and other firms led him to create a ...
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32:29
Scaling Impact: How Melissa Whitaker Reinvented Sales Training & Leadership Coaching
In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Melissa Whitaker, founder and CEO of Melissa Whitaker International (MWI), to explore her 30-year journey in sales and leadership. Melissa shares how MWI’s holistic approach—...
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59:13
Big Rocks and Bold Moves: Scaling with Purpose and Strategy
In this episode of Founders Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Henry Stoever of Brentwood Advisory Group and Windsor Strategy to explore how entrepreneurs can identify and tackle their biggest priorities, or "Big Rocks," using pr...
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44:57
Scaling Smart: Growth Mindset and Strategy with Ted Dennis
In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Ted Dennis of SBIRConnect to explore the mindset and strategies behind scaling a business. They dive into the importance of building the right team, leveraging growth oppo...
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16:27
From Zero to Investable: Yousra Gaballah on Founder-Led Execution
In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Yousra Gaballah, co-founder of Sprintly Partners, a growth-focused studio helping early-stage founders transform their ideas into investable, scalable businesses. ...
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25:48
Transforming HR: Building Trust and Support with Cheri Dove
In this episode of Founders Future, host Karyn Vadnais sits down with Cheri Dove, founder of CDove HR Consulting Group, who shares her passionate mission to transform the HR space into a supportive, trustworthy partner for both employe...
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28:48
The Lead Gen Bottleneck: One Founder’s Quest for Predictable Growth
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Eric Egeland, founder of Capacity Bookkeeping, who reveals how he built a thriving financial services business by solving a critical pain point he discovered throug...
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22:16
From Adversity to Impact: David Corbishley’s Journey to E3 Coaching & HumanettIQ
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Amar Elman, we meet David Corbishley, founder of E3 Coaching and co-founder of HumanettIQ, as he shares his transformative journey from East London teacher to certified life and business coac...
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32:10
From Bootstrap to Borderless: Rajat Modi’s Trademark Empire
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Amar Elman, we dive into the journey of Rajat Preet Singh Modi, founder and managing partner of Global Trademark Company. Rajat shares how his firm specializes in affordable and efficient g...
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21:41
From Strategy Calls to Fractional COO: Natasha Dav on Building a Flexible Consultancy
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Natasha Miteva Davitkovski, co-founder and CEO of Ops 8, a DevOps consultancy helping small businesses streamline operations through cuttin...
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