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That Entrepreneur Show
Learn from top founders across the globe. Your time is valuable. That's why we get right to it with no fluff and keep each value-filled show under 30 minutes.
On our Top 2.5% Globally Ranked Podcast, That Entrepreneur Show, top performers around the world stop by weekly to help you level up. This is the #1 Entrepreneur + Small Business Show! If you’re passionate about business, eager to grow a thriving small business, and hungry for practical tips and proven strategies, That Entrepreneur Show is your ultimate go-to resource!
This show goes beyond the basics, offering real-world insights into the work that business owners face every day. Hosted by Vincent A. Lanci, each episode features captivating interviews with founders, industry leaders, and experts who share their journeys, challenges, and the actionable advice you need to succeed.
Whether you're a big dreamer, a high achiever, or just starting out, this show is your weekly “level up” for all things business. From building a solid business plan to scaling and growing your company, That Entrepreneur Show covers it all. You’ll learn how to start a business, secure funding, manage finances, market your brand, grow your customer base, and so much more.
With topics ranging from starting a company to scaling, marketing, accounting, SEO, raising capital, public speaking, countless tips for success, and the ins and outs of managing a business, each episode equips you with the tools and knowledge to make smarter decisions and accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.
No fluff. Just powerful, practical insights to help you build, grow, and scale your business. Tune in and start transforming your business today!
That Entrepreneur Show
From Gas Station Cashier to Billion-Dollar CEO: The Power of Vision, Empathy, and Adversity with Shirin Behzadi
In this inspiring episode of That Entrepreneur Show, Vincent A. Lanci welcomes Shirin Behzadi—entrepreneur, board advisor, investor, and author of The Unexpected CEO.
Shirin shares her remarkable journey from fleeing chaos in Iran, arriving in the U.S. alone at 17, and working as a gas station cashier behind bulletproof glass… to ultimately scaling a franchise company to nearly $1 billion in systemwide sales.
Shirin opens up about:
-How adversity became her greatest superpower
-The mindset shift that turned hopelessness into her North Star
-Lessons from leading cultural transformations and navigating private equity
-Why empathy, listening, and integrity aren’t soft skills—they’re competitive advantages
-The courageous decisions that shaped her path from EY to CFO to founder
-The story behind her book and the timeless principles she uses to help companies grow
Shirin’s journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and believing you can—long before anyone else does.
Tune in to learn how to define your vision, trust your path, and harness adversity to build the life and business you dream of.
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