Founderholic

Chris Folayan talks about how to overcome self-doubt and trips you can use to rapidly get the voices in your head to calm down based on your experiences.

How do successful entrepreneurs manage stress and avoid burnout? We discuss several methods founders can use to reduce stress and build successful companies.

Chris Folayan is joined by guest Alex Poor to discuss what you need to do to improve your pitch deck when presenting virtually.

How to Present Yourself Online and Set Up the Best Virtual Pitch Environment with guest Alex Poor

Learn how to build a successful startup team with similar values, mission and visions as the founder.

Chris Folayan talks about different strategies you can use to grow your company to prevent the loss of to much equity during an investment.

Chris Folayan discusses what tactics founders can take to improve growth and common mistakes and misconceptions founders make when starting up a company.

What are the biggest mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make, and how can I avoid them? We discuss the top mistakes and how to avoid them. #mistakes #business #startup #founder

We discuss what steps you can take to ensure you are starting the right business and have the right time and money to ensure it succeeds.

We discuss the top reasons why investors do not respond to your cold pitch deck emails, and what you can do to improve your chances.

Have you ever wondered what makes an entrepreneur truly stand out to investors? 💡Funding is not just about having a great idea investors look for specific traits that separate fundable founders from the rest. After years of investing in startups and building businesses, I’ve identified 8 key qualities that investors actively seek:🔥 Attitude – The right mindset can make or break your journey.💪 P...

What’s the One Thing You Wish You Knew Before Starting Your Business? Great question There are so many so I will not limit this to one, but if I had to pick a few game-changers, here’s what I’d tell my past self:🎯 Set Clear Goals – Goals aren’t just milestones; they’re fuel. Having clear, motivating goals will keep you pushing forward when challenges arise.🧠 Mentors & Advisors Matter – The r...

How do I secure funding for my startup without giving up too much equity? Learn 5 things you can do to reduce the amount of equity you give away to investors.

Work is hard, life is hard, raising kids is super hard. So how can you become a founder and entrepreneur and build a great company and raise kids successfully. Well it's been done millions of times. So it's possible. My guest Ligia Chacon reveals what it takes for busy parents, leaders, founders and entrepreneurs to raise successful kids. You need to "Lead with Love" listen to Ligia break it down.

Listen as I break down the top 5 questions that all parents should ask their kids daily to help their kids become the best leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and adults possible. All the questions promote leadership, humility, generosity, curiosity and improve attitude. #parenting #family #leadership #parents

In my latest article, Chris Folayan breaks down the 5 key types of people every entrepreneur needs to thrive: 1️⃣ Visionaries and Role Models – They inspire you to dream big and aim higher. 2️⃣ Mentors and Advisors – Your personal board of directors, guiding you with wisdom and experience. 3️⃣ Partners and Team Members – Co-creators who share your vision and help you execute it. 4️⃣ Supporters and...

When it comes to pitching ideas, or investors, non-verbal communication can make or break your message, often saying more than words ever could. Many entrepreneurs know the basics, like eye contact and confident posture, but there's a wealth of powerful body language strategies backed by science that go unnoticed. Here’s a list of advanced techniques designed to project authority, build trust, and...

Welcome to the Founderholic podcast! I’m Chris Folayan, and today we’re diving into a concept that may surprise you—why ignorance is key to growing a successful business. We’ve all heard the saying, “the customer is always right,” and by now, you’ve probably realized that’s not always the case. But here’s the twist: the business isn’t always right either. So, what’s the solution when neither side...

Entrepreneur, CEO, advisor and mentor Lou Schillaci discusses what it takes to build a successful startup with host and serial entrepreneur Chris Folayan . Get a deeper frank perspective on what it takes to build a successful business. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy #Training #Development #Management #entrepreneur #startup #leadership

Parents, how are schools teaching our kids to think like and understand entrepreneurship? What role can parents play to helping their child find their "Brilliance" while still maintaining a fun loving childhood. ⁠ Katherine Carlsson the founder of GL-schools.org   and teachershero.world  joins Chris Folayan (host) on a discussion that will make you think about education and how you can p...

Dylan Piatti shares insights from his extensive entrepreneurial journey, highlighting often overlooked elements crucial for business growth. Drawing from his diverse experiences, he discusses strategies for building a business with minimal financial resources and emphasizes the lessons learned over the years in managing customers, scaling operations, fostering trust, handling management egos, achi...

Ever wonder how much your startup or business is worth? What is the most accurate and easiest way to assess your startup's value, understand investor perceptions of your pitch deck, and enhance your valuation through simple adjustments. This podcast episode will answer all those questions and much more. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy #Training #Development #Management #entrepreneur #startup #le...

In the entrepreneurial world, both inexperience and experience offer unique advantages. Novice entrepreneurs often bring fresh perspectives that can lead to disruptive innovations similar to the ones above and even companies have built one which created the first cross-border ecommerce economy in Africa. The lack of preconceived notions allows inexperienced people with ideas the ability to approac...

How to develop, build and deliver a unique and perfect pitch story that will grab the attention of investors, partners, and customers. ⁠www. Founderholic.com⁠ / ⁠ www. FounderCentered.com⁠ / ⁠www. ReadySetCEO.Fun⁠ / ⁠www. ChrisFolayan.com⁠ #Consulting #BusinessStrategy #Training #Development #Management #entrepreneur #startup #leadership

Join host Chris Folayan and guest Sid Mofya as they explore and break down the best ways to get an investors attention. Entrepreneurs, listen up! Securing funding is a critical hurdle, and with so many businesses vying for investor attention, it's crucial to stand out from the pack. Randomly sending emails to potential investors is almost guaranteed to get you nowhere fast. We've all been...