Founder 2 Founder

Most companies don’t fail because they stop growing. They fail because their systems, culture, and leadership can’t keep up with growth. In this episode of Founder to Founder , I sit down with Guvench Donmez , a global operator at Canva who has helped scale businesses from $200M to $2B+ and worked inside one of the world’s most valuable private companies. We talk about what really breaks when comp...

One bad decision can kill your company.  Not in theory — in real life. In this episode of Founder to Founder , I sit down with Rick Citron — startup attorney with 50+ years of experience who has helped launch over 2,000 companies , from garage ideas to multi-million dollar exits. We break down the real legal and structural decisions that define whether a business survives — or collapses. 💡 What y...

Most acquisitions don’t fail because of valuation. They fail because integration breaks the system . In this episode of Founder to Founder , I sit down with Allan Hartley — serial entrepreneur and M&A operator who has built, scaled, and integrated companies totaling over $1B in revenue . We break down how modern roll-ups actually work: platform-first strategy, shared services, deal structures,...

How do you integrate massive companies, align global teams, and keep growing — without chaos? In this episode of Founder to Founder , I sit down with Andrew Sobko , founder of Batch and a world-class M&A operator in logistics and tech. Andrew built a $300M+ empire through high-stakes rollups, deep operational systems, and relentless execution. We break down how to structure deals, manage cultu...

What if you could solve almost any business problem… by buying another business? In this episode of Founder to Founder , I sit down with Peter Lang , an M&A expert who scaled through eight acquisitions , built a fully remote global team, and stepped out of the CEO seat — all by mastering deal flow, smart structures, and AI-powered systems. We break down how to talk to 7 sellers a day, build a...

What if you could go from immigrant mechanic to CEO of a multi-million dollar home services group — without VC, without burnout, and without wasting years “figuring it out”? In this episode of Founder 2 Founder , I sit down with Victor Rancour (Rocket Holding) — a powerhouse founder who scaled fast through smart acquisitions, ruthless financial discipline, and systems that actually work. We break...

Most people chase investors. Tom Shipley built billion-dollar businesses by buying them instead. In this episode of Founder to Founder , I sit down with Tom — serial entrepreneur, Special Forces vet, and founder of multiple $2B+ brands — to break down how acquisitions, not VC, can create generational wealth. From $100 startups to $100M roll-ups, this is the strategy most founders overlook. 💥 You’...

What happens when your $500M fund collapses on a single Zoom call? Brian Burt , founder of Canopy Management, lived it — and came back stronger. In this episode of Founder to Founder , we talk about scaling an Amazon agency, managing 100+ people with zero micromanagement, and what it really takes to win in e-commerce in 2025. 🔥 You’ll learn: • Why Amazon agencies collapsed — and how Canopy surviv...

Want to build a $3M+ home service business — even if you're starting from scratch?  In this episode of Founder 2 Founder , I sit down with Scott Slate , a 28-year industry veteran who’s helped scale dozens of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the U.S. We break down what works right now — from hiring and training, to increasing your company’s valuation and building a real exit strate...

From sleeping in a garage to managing 180 luxury Airbnbs and launching a $100M crypto fund — Jason Lee is living proof that vision, grit, and purpose can build massive wealth. In this episode of Founder 2 Founder , we dive deep into Jason’s journey: scaling in short-term rentals, navigating the collapse of the Airbnb gold rush, and how crypto fund-of-funds are reshaping investing in 2025. But beyo...

What does it really take to build a home service empire in America — from scratch, no tech skills, no outside money? In this episode of Founder 2 Founder , I sit down with Moe Osman , a former sales pro who bootstrapped his HVAC company using Facebook ads, hustle, and a clear growth strategy. We break down exactly how to start with under $3K, make high-ticket sales, and scale using AI, M&A, an...

From scrubbing toilets to running medical facilities — this is the unfiltered journey of Jason Santos , a real estate investor and entrepreneur who turned hustle into generational wealth. In this powerful episode of Founder 2 Founder , Jason reveals how he flipped his first house with no experience, raised smart capital, built healthcare facilities, and created a business model that thrives in bot...

In this episode of Founder 2 Founder , I sit down with Jason Hennessey , founder of one of the top SEO agencies for law firms — and a master of systems, focus, and growth. He shares how he worked 80+ hour weeks without burning out, the sticky-note method he uses every Sunday, and how he scaled Hennessey Digital before even launching a proper website. 💡 You'll learn:  • The “1% Better” rule for we...

Most people are using AI tools the wrong way . In this episode of Founder 2 Founder , I sit down with SEO legend Jason Hennessey to uncover the AI tools that actually boost traffic and increase lead conversion by 20% — and how you can use them to scale your business. 🔥 You’ll learn: • Jason’s top AI-powered SEO tools for 2025 • How to write content that ranks and converts • Time-saving systems th...