Entrepreneurship 101

Sam Singh 4X Founder / Serial Entrepreneur & Author / $75M Raised - Founder/CEO Sentium Labs - World's First Voice Companion For Business Four Exits, $75M Previously Raised -The Founder Building the World’s First Synthetic Voice First Co-Founder Sam Singh is a serial entrepreneur and deep-tech founder who has raised over $75 million from top Silicon Valley investors and has been featured on CNN, C...

Maren Perry Maren Perry; Founder & CEO, Arden Coaching. Dynamic, relatable, smart guest for podcasts on the HUMAN SIDE of LEADERSHIP. Expert in executive coaching, leadership, and making the host look great! Maren Perry is the Founder and CEO of Arden Coaching. For nearly two decades, Maren has partnered with CHROs and senior executives at organizations like Kaiser Permanente, Mars/Wrigley, ZipRec...

Carilyn Marrero From Paycheck-to-Paycheck to Financial Freedom — Financial Strategist Helping Working Professionals Escape Debt, Invest Confidently, and Build Generational Wealth. Carilyn Marrero is a financial freedom strategist and entrepreneur who went from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building lasting wealth after immigrating to the United States. After experiencing financial pressure, debt,...

Jeremy Neilson Venture Capital Expert Jeremy is a seasoned fintech entrepreneur and private investment technology leader with over 15 years of experience working with SPVs and investment administration tools. Prior to Sally, he co‑founded and served as CEO of Assure, a pioneering fintech fund and SPV administration platform that helped power thousands of investment vehicles for angel groups, syndi...

Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Robert Mahoney, a leading voice in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Targeted Violence Prevention (TVTP) solutions. In this compelling episode, Robert shares his expertise on how entrepreneurs, organizations, and leaders can proactively identify risks, strengthen workplace safety, and build resilient business environments. Drawing from his experie...

Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Courtney and Slava, the President and Founder of Puptqe, as they take listeners behind the scenes of their entrepreneurial journey—sharing the vision that sparked their business, the challenges they navigated in building a brand from the ground up, and the strategic decisions that shaped their growth. In this episode, they discuss the realities o...

Pete Polyakov Built the World's Largest 3D Car Tuning Library | Turning Automotive Frustration Into a $B Demand Signal Platform Pete Polyakov is the founder of ModsNation - the world's largest 3D automotive tuning platform - and Arvion Bauhaus, a custom Porsche 911 Design House. After losing money buying parts that looked wrong on his car, Pete built what didn't exist: a 3D try-before-you-buy syst...

Today’s guest is Ali Badi, founder of The Score Machine and a credit & funding strategist who helps entrepreneurs optimize their credit profiles, get approved for funding, and build real financial leverage. Ali breaks down how the credit and banking system actually works, common mistakes business owners make, and the simple steps people can take right now to improve approvals and access more capit...

Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Emily Reynolds, discussing her journey as the founder of the award-winning R Public Relations. In this episode, Emily Reynolds shares how she built a respected public relations agency known for its strategic storytelling, innovative campaigns, and strong client relationships across multiple industries. The conversation explores the realities of e...

Bilal Ahmed Interventional cardiologist. Founder of Lylah Health. Bringing science to the supplement space (Reset your gut - Upgrade your heart health). Internal/external mantra is no bullshit, ever. Dr. Ahmed is an interventional/structural cardiologist and co-founder and CSO of Lylah Health, the personalized microbiome therapeutics company. Lylah Health is a gut microbiome solution that combines...

Dusty Gulleson CEO at Tectonic (formerly eResources) | Strategic Partner to Mission-Driven Orgs | Dad, Builder, Bourbon & Cigar Guy Dusty Gulleson didn’t start with a grand vision. After leaving a misaligned COO role, Dusty Gulleson rebuilt from the ground up, waiting tables and taking freelance web projects until one client turned into many. Over 25 years, that hustle grew into Tectonic (formerly...

Chris Miles Cashflow Expert and ANTI-Financial Advisor Chris Miles is the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor who helps high-income earners achieve financial freedom—without relying on Wall Street. After years as a traditional financial advisor, Chris saw the truth: no one was actually retiring early with 401(k)s and mutual funds. So he did the unthinkable—left the industry, turned to pass...

Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Jake Stahl, creator of Neurostrategy™ and CEO of Orchestraight™, as he shares his innovative approach to leadership, strategy, and business transformation. In this episode, Jake discusses how neuroscience, strategic thinking, and human behavior intersect to shape more effective leadership and decision-making in today’s complex business environmen...

Faisal Ensaun Certified High performance coach, business coach, Speaker As an immigrant from a war-torn country, I've faced immense challenges, including overcoming addiction and bouts of deep personal despair. Today, I stand as a beacon of success, fulfillment, and purpose, reaching heights that seemed unimaginable in my childhood. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of coaching over 2...

Joe Patneaude Executive Coach for Financial Advisors | Creator of the STAR Scalability℠ Method. Joe Patneaude is an executive coach, author, and creator of the STAR Scalability℠ Method, a practical, people-first framework that helps leaders grow their businesses without sacrificing their time, health, or team. With more than 25 years in financial services, Joe’s career spans operations, compliance...

Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Jodi Hume, who joins the program to share insights from her 15-year career as the Chief Operating Officer of a rapidly growing architecture firm. In this episode, she discusses the realities of executive leadership, operational strategy, and what it takes to scale a professional services business while maintaining culture, efficiency, and long-te...

Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Pericles Rellas discussing the powerful concept of Shifting Negative Money Mindsets. In this episode, we explore how deeply ingrained beliefs about money—often shaped by upbringing, culture, and past experiences—can unconsciously limit entrepreneurial growth and financial success. Pericles shares practical insights on recognizing scarcity-driven...

Jesse Sells Jesse Sells is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Impact Growth Capital, where he manages the daily operations of a diverse portfolio of properties and companies. With a strong passion for creating meaningful change, Jesse connects strategic vision with concrete results. His focus ensures that each project not only achieves its goals but also positively impacts communities a...

In this episode, Derek shares the strategic and spiritual architecture behind creating Pachamama Sanctuary a space designed for transformation, healing, and conscious community. We explore what it truly takes to launch and sustain a sanctuary-based business model, from land acquisition and infrastructure development to brand positioning, retreat programming, and long-term sustainability. This is n...

Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Josh Carr, CEO of Echo Water, a pioneering company at the forefront of hydrogen-based wellness innovation. In this in-depth conversation, Josh shares what it truly means to lead a science-driven brand in a rapidly evolving health market, navigating regulatory landscapes, consumer skepticism, and competitive pressure while staying anchored to miss...

This episode moves beyond résumé screening and into the structural mechanics of building high-performance teams. Michael T. Brown emphasizes that hiring is not a transactional decision—it is a strategic investment. The wrong hire does more than reduce productivity; it disrupts culture, drains leadership energy, and creates long-term financial leakage. Slow growth is recoverable. Cultural misalignm...

Sonia Couto 2x Tech Founder. Learned Leadership Through Multiple Start-Overs. Breast Cancer Survivor. Sonia Couto is a tech founder, operator, and product builder known for turning chaotic environments into clear, grounded, and high-performing systems. She leads two global SaaS platforms and has spent over 20 years rebuilding products, teams, and companies through disciplined, common-sense leaders...

Entrepreneurship 101, in its first season, features Stan Kurtz, CEO of Quantum Research, in a powerful conversation exploring the cellular, emotional, energetic, and spiritual blocks that often limit entrepreneurial growth. In this thought-provoking episode, Stan examines how unseen internal patterns can quietly influence leadership decisions, risk tolerance, resilience, and long-term vision. He b...

Oksana Lukash From C-suite burnout to thriving teams – I help leaders build cultures that put people first. ’m Oksana Lukash, and my story is rooted in transformation — personal, organizational, and cultural. I immigrated from Moscow to the U.S. at 13, learning early how to navigate major transitions and find strength in uncertainty. That experience shaped my ability to lead through change, connec...

Lidia Axe I help [ex]corporate overachievers turn their dreams into paying clients in their solobusiness. No blood, sweat, or tears required. Maybe some tears I help talented, heart-driven, qualified coaches go from “I’m posting and praying” to consistent $10K+ months—without resorting to sleazy tactics or cookie-cutter advice. If you’re still stuck juggling a full-time job and a part-time coachin...