Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Basam Murtaza Tahoor, the founder of Tahoors Creative Marketing. Basam shares the origin story of his entrepreneurial journey, which began in 2019 when he identified a critical gap in the market while working for a corporate firm. Frustrated with marketing agencies that only offered siloed services, he was inspired to c...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Luke Lorefice, LCSW, the founder of Wave Point Counseling. Luke shares his journey from a "bad sales job" to discovering his calling in mental health, inspired by his family of helpers and a desire to support young adults. He delves into his unique niche of "bro therapy," working primarily with young men and...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we dive into the inspiring journey of Dave and Adam Bird, the brothers behind the financial education company, Mastering the Markets. The conversation begins with Dave's origin story, from being a primary school teacher seeking financial freedom for his family to launching a charity initiative that unexpectedly blossomed into a glo...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Wendy Alexander, a career coach at Happy Career Hub who turned her own rock-bottom experience—leaving a traumatic relationship while pregnant and facing significant debt—into a powerful mission. Wendy shares her inspiring journey of meticulously learning the art of the job search, which led to a 50% income increase and, eventually,...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we are joined by Dr. Michele D'Amico, a leadership consultant and clinical psychologist. Dr. D'Amico shares her journey from being a single mother and B2B sales professional to founding Vetta Consultants LLC, a firm that uses neuroscience and emotional intelligence to develop leaders and foster psychologically safe workplace c...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Sam Aramando, we sit down with Youi Marinelli, a high-ticket sales coach and affiliate marketing specialist. Youi shares his incredible journey from working in the trades and running a sports therapy clinic to discovering the world of online business. He opens up about the pivotal moment a friend introduced him to high-ticket affiliate marketing, which...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Matt Payne, co-founder of the Outer Circle Foundation. Matt shares his powerful journey from a U.S. Air Force combat controller and retired law enforcement chief to launching a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military veterans and first responders. He delves into the Foundation's critical mission focused on PTSD awar...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Karley Cunningham, the founder and Surefire Growth Strategist at BIG BOLD BRAND Inc. Karley shares her journey from working in the high-pressure agency world to becoming an entrepreneur, a path sparked by her need for flexibility to pursue a professional mountain biking career. She delves into the core problem she solves f...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Gerald Flach, the founder of Gritty Mental Performance Training. Gerald shares his journey from a creative director in advertising to launching an app dedicated to mental fitness. He discusses the inspiration he drew from Carol Dweck's "Mindset" and his observations in the world of competitive youth hockey, where he n...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Amanda Kaufman, the founder of @thecoachesplaza. Amanda shares her journey from being a high-level consultant to an "accidental coach," revealing how her superpower of connecting with people and addressing their real-world stressors became the foundation for a multi-million dollar coaching business. She delves int...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Rochelle Carrington, the founder of Emotional Intelligence Blueprinting. Rochelle shares her powerful journey from running a successful 7-figure sales training company to discovering a critical missing link in personal and professional development. Despite her external success, she experienced internal dread and pressure, realizing...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Lisa Sonni, a certified relationship coach and trauma-bond recovery expert. Lisa shares her powerful journey from a senior executive in event planning to founding Stronger Than Before after her own experience with domestic assault and a narcissistic abusive relationship. She delves into the psychology of trauma bonds, expl...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Pratik Patel, a two-times founder and video growth strategist. Pratik shares his inspiring journey from being a computer science student to a college dropout focused on building his companies, QuickFusion Innovations and Kkapture Flow Media. He delves into the core problem he solves: helping knowledgeable coaches, consultan...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Chad Weller, founder of Chad Weller High Performance Life Coaching. Chad shares his incredible journey from being a professional ultramarathon runner and running coach to building a successful life coaching brand over the last 11 years. He delves into the mindset and habits required for peak performance, explaining how...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Pedro Bermudez, the founder of Reseller Engine. Pedro shares his incredible journey from feeling trapped in a high-paying corporate career to building a multi-seven-figure e-commerce business on Amazon, all while secretly "quitting" his job in his mind. He delves into the mindset shift required to break free a...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Kelly Rocklein, the innovative founder behind UGC Pro. Kelly takes us back to the beginning of her journey, sharing how she bypassed traditional college to build a career in content creation through real-world experience in Los Angeles. She reveals the pivotal moment when User-Generated Content (UGC) exploded on TikTok,...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with John Volturo, an executive coach and former CMO who has driven over $1.5 billion in revenue. John shares his fascinating journey from the music industry and marketing for major brands like Tony Robbins and a leading dating conglomerate to his current work coaching founders and C-suite executives. He delves into the psycholo...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Beck Thompson, Australia's relationship coach and founder of The Relationship Circle. Beck shares her powerful journey from a burnt-out social worker and therapist in heavy fields like domestic violence and mental health to discovering her true calling in coaching. She delves into how she found her niche working primar...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Sam Aramando, we sit down with Craig Schulze, a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across fitness franchising, global e-commerce, and now, the tech space. Craig shares his incredible journey from leaving home at 15 to building multiple seven-figure businesses, detailing the pivotal moments that forced him to pivot and innovate. He del...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Kylie Patchett, a business energetics mentor and messaging alchemist. Kylie shares her fascinating journey from her first career as a forensic biologist through 17 different career paths, ultimately leading her to create a business that serves as a powerful blend of her scientific curiosity and creative spirit. She reveals how this...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Geoff Ketterer, founder of Scale Simple. Geoff shares his unique journey from being a Michelin-trained chef to a high-ticket sales director, revealing how the principles of leadership and process from the kitchen translate directly to building effective sales and marketing teams. He delves into the significant shifts in the...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Arslan Mehboob, a top-rated Shopify designer. Arslan shares his unexpected journey from political science student to e-commerce expert, detailing how the pandemic led him to discover his passion for building high-converting Shopify stores. He opens up about his unique client engagement strategy, which involves providing a f...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we are joined by Dr. Lise Janelle, a renowned life transformation coach and holistic chiropractor. Dr. Lise delves into her revolutionary Heart Freedom Method, explaining how subconscious beliefs formed from past emotional events can create invisible barriers to success. She illustrates how these hidden blocks manifest as procrastination, d...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Kelly Slessor, a seasoned expert in retail tech and AI. Kelly shares her incredible journey from working on major technology projects at British Telecom to launching her own ventures, the eCommerce Tribe and Tribe Gen AI. She delves into how her passion for using technology to simplify and personalize the customer experien...

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Jazmina Alzaiat, the co-founder of Awake Abroad Media. Jazmina shares her journey from being an internationally published photographer to launching a full-service social media and content marketing agency. She delves into how her creative background provided the foundation for helping founders and CEOs build their personal...