Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Kathy Motlagh, the CEO of Think Virtues, to discuss her transformative journey from a successful career in finance to leading a company that helps individuals tap into their authentic power. Kathy dives deep into the essence of what it means to lead with authenticity and how this principle can revolutionize leadership, productiv...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Dr. Nick Eckert, the founder of Safety Reloaded , to dive into his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and discuss the innovative ways his company is empowering individuals with life-saving safety knowledge. Nick shares the story behind the founding of Safety Reloaded, a company born out of frustration with traditional safety tra...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Scott Leese, the founder of Scott Leese Consulting, to explore his unique approach to business growth and personal fulfillment. Scott shares how he built a $9 million consulting business in five years—without paid ads—relying on referrals, community engagement, and his strong LinkedIn presence. He explains his pre-qualification process for clients and why he p...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Crystal Barrow, founder of Shape Your Success Coaching , to dive into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Crystal, a former prosecutor and Federal law enforcement officer, shares how she transitioned from the legal field to becoming a sought-after career coach, specializing in professional transformation, career transitions...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Arnav Kothapally, the 21-year-old CEO and founder of Arakos Media. Arnav shares his journey from being a national-level cricket player in India to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing space. He opens up about the challenges of starting a business at a young age, the hustle required to land his first client...

In this engaging episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Alyssa, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of the American Confidence Institute. Together, they explore Alyssa's inspiring journey of founding the institute, the challenges she encountered along the way, and the impactful mission behind the organization. Alyssa shares unique insights into building confidence at scale...

In this insightful episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Andrew Tarvin, the founder and CEO of "Humor That Works," to explore the transformative power of humor in leadership and the workplace. Andrew shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with his transition from an engineer at Procter & Gamble to a humorist on a mission to help organizations enhance p...

In this episode of Founders, Future by Closersio, host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Katja Kempe, founder and CEO of Viveka, a cutting-edge platform transforming leadership development, coaching, and employee experience. Katja shares her inspiring journey from a successful corporate career in global law firms to launching Viveka, a company that connects organizations with a network of over 3,50...

In this episode of Founders & Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Susan Collins, founder of The Network Concierge , to explore her journey from corporate talent acquisition leader to successful entrepreneur. Susan shares her candid insights on transitioning from the corporate world, identifying patterns in leadership behavior, and building a coaching business that empowers individua...

This episode of Founders Future features Lance King, the founder of X Fit Coaching, as he shares the story behind his business and how it evolved over time. Initially a bodybuilding coach, Lance transitioned into executive health and fitness coaching. His company focuses on helping executives avoid burnout and optimize performance through a balanced approach involving nutrition and exercise planni...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner speaks with Scott Eaton, CEO of Carbonplace. They dive into Scott's journey, exploring the inspiration behind founding Carbon Place and the market challenges it addresses. Scott shares insights on their mission, the strategies fueling their growth, and the innovative approaches Carbon Place is taking to drive sustainable impact in the i...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Ian Koniak, founder of Untap Your Sales Potential , to explore Ian's transformative journey from struggling corporate salesman to successful entrepreneur and coach. Ian shares how his personal and professional challenges, including a near-death experience, inspired him to build a business focused on empowering enterpr...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Brett Butler, the CEO of HireSphereAI , a groundbreaking company revolutionizing the talent acquisition space through AI-driven solutions. Brett shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, from early ventures like selling candy and real estate to navigating career shifts during the pandemic that inspired the founding...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Elliot Boll sits down with Angela Payne, co-founder of LeedHR, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, the origins of her business, and her vision for the future. Angela shares the inspiration behind Leed HR—a leadership development firm focused on emotional intelligence—and the personal experiences that shaped her and her co-founder’s decision to st...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll welcomes Chelsea Howard, founder and principal of Drift Consulting, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and her innovative approach to transforming workplace culture. Chelsea shares her early entrepreneurial spirit, starting her first business at age 13, and how her corporate experiences in journalism, marketing, and HR inspired her to buil...

In this episode, Hernan, co-founder of Kadre, takes us through the journey of building and scaling the company, which specializes in talent acquisition for technical roles. He shares the personal experiences that led to the company's founding, emphasizing the challenges faced in hiring and the solutions Kadre provides. Hernan discusses how the company initially grew through personal connectio...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Diane Hare, the founder and CEO of BizLove, to explore the journey behind building a boutique consultancy dedicated to transforming organizations while prioritizing both profit and people. Diane shares the story of how her passion for supporting companies through major transitions led her to leave a large strategy house and cr...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner chats with Taylor, the CEO of Uncubed. Taylor delves into the company's fascinating journey, from its origins as an HR software startup to its evolution into hosting career fairs and producing compelling content. Highlighting the critical role of employer branding, Taylor shares insights into creating strategies that resonate with targe...

In this engaging episode of Founders, Future with host Laura Skinner, we dive into the fascinating world of human performance and error reduction with Ginette Collazo, founder of Human Error Solutions. Ginette shares her journey from leading training departments in the pharmaceutical industry to creating her own consultancy that tackles the intricate challenges of human error in regulated environm...

In this episode, Laura Skinner interviews Jeff Huckaby, CEO and founder of Versalytix, as he discusses the founding and growth of his company. Jeff shares insights into Versalytix’s unique three-pronged approach to analytics, offering practical strategies for companies looking to leverage data for better decision-making. The conversation covers Versalytix's marketing and sales strategies, foc...

n this episode of Founders, Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Sunita Sinha, a mindset coach and founder of Jijivisha . Sunita shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, starting from her early ventures in import/export and boutique yoga instruction to building her current coaching practice. Sunita discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including a transformative deci...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald welcomes Marcie Shelton, founder of Give2Lead to explore her journey of disrupting the traditional event marketing model. Marcie shares the inspiration behind her innovative business, which encourages companies to replace wasteful swag with meaningful donations to local nonprofits in exchange for lead generation. Marcie discusses the chal...

In this episode, host Joseph Fitzgerald chats with Will Baggett, co-founder of Monetize Your Message , about his journey in the professional speaking industry and the business behind it. Will shares how a chance encounter with co-founder Darren K. Roberts on Twitter in 2017 blossomed into a thriving partnership focused on helping aspiring speakers turn their passion into a sustainable career. Will...

In this insightful episode of the Founders Future podcast, host Joseph Fitzgerald sits down with Grady Teske, founder of   Rising Tides, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, his company's mission, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Grady shares the story behind Rising Tides, an agency specializing in helping early-stage businesses establish scalable marketing and sales system...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Joseph Fitzgerald welcomes Don Schin , founder of Franchise Building Experts (FBE), to discuss the world of franchising and how FBE is reshaping the industry with integrity and innovation. Don shares his journey from a successful corporate career to becoming a key figure in franchising, including helping to grow one of the largest small business coac...