Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future , host Samuel Konzem sits down with Tara LaFon Gooch, the CEO of Best Branding Solutions, to explore her journey as an entrepreneur. Tara shares how she launched her company in June 2020, right in the heart of the global pandemic, transitioning from a corporate career to building a branding agency with her husband. Throughout the conversation, Tara discusses the...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Samuel Konzem sits down with Rebecca Bormann, the founder and CEO of RB Consulting Agency. Rebecca shares the inspiring story behind her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the challenges she faced and the motivations that drove her to establish her own consulting firm. Throughout the conversation, Rebecca discusses the key industry gaps she sought to...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Jet Boardman sits down with Lori Karpman, the visionary founder of The Copy Lab. Lori shares her entrepreneurial journey, detailing the inspiration behind her company and the industry challenges that led her to create an innovative solution. From the early struggles of launching Copy Lab to the strategic plans for future growth, Lori provides valuabl...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Grace Hao, the founder and CEO of Coach with Grace . Grace shares her entrepreneurial journey, from the initial inspiration behind her coaching business to the challenges she faced while building it. Listeners will gain insight into Grace’s unique approach to leadership coaching, the strategies she uses to empower clients, and...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Samuel Konzem sits down with Joe Johnston, CEO and founder of Speaker Scale. Joe shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the inspiration behind Speaker Scale and the challenges he faced in building the company. He discusses key strategies that have contributed to the startup’s growth and offers insights into scaling a business in the competitiv...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Chenise Upshur, the founder of Cornerstone Coaching and Consulting. Chenise brings nearly 15 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, including Dell Technologies, where she thrived in leadership roles. Now an ICF-certified coach and Amazon bestselling author, she empowers corporate professionals transitioning into entrep...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner welcomes Bianca Gfrei, the founder of her own executive coaching company. Bianca shares her inspiring journey into entrepreneurship, detailing the pivotal moments that led her to launch her coaching business. Throughout the conversation, Bianca discusses the challenges she faced in the early stages, the unique problems her company aims to sol...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Scott Kelsey, the founder of Shareapy Inc. Scott shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the inspiration behind Shareapy Inc. and how he turned his vision into a thriving business. Throughout the conversation, Scott discusses the challenges he faced in launching and growing his company, the innovative solutions Shareapy I...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Chris Thomas, the founder of YourPassion1st. Chris shares his inspiring journey into entrepreneurship and the mission behind his company, which is dedicated to helping individuals align their passions with their professional goals. During the conversation, Chris opens up about the challenges he faced while building his business...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Shan Pretheshan, the founder of Aspire Business Consulting. With a strong background in organizational design and AI-driven business transformation, Shan shares insights on how businesses can leverage artificial intelligence to scale and innovate. He discusses his journey from Brunel University to leading transformative proje...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Sondra Woods, the founder of Mindful Impact Wellness. With a 20-year career in corporate advertising and leadership roles, Sondra has transitioned into a certified wellness coach, dedicated to transforming lives through mindfulness and holistic health. She shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship,...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Tod Creneti, the founder of Foundation Coaching. With over 25 years of experience in coaching and leadership—ranging from championship-winning football teams to working with top sports organizations like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins—Tod shares his journey into motivational coaching. He discusses the principles...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Shahamat Chowdhury, the founder of Salam Consulting. With a background in HR roles at Fortune 500 companies and dual degrees in business management and organizational development from George Mason University, Shahamat brings a wealth of expertise to career and personal coaching. He shares his journey from the corporate world...

In this engaging episode, hosts Jet Boardman and Danish Ejaz kick off with a casual check-in before diving into an important discussion. The conversation quickly shifts to a briefing document that Jet had sent earlier, setting the stage for an in-depth analysis. As they navigate through key points, they share insights and perspectives, making for an informative and thought-provoking exchange. With...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Samuel Konzem sits down with John Knotts, the owner of Crosscutter Enterprises, to discuss the journey behind his business. John shares how he identified a crucial gap in the market and transformed his vision into a thriving company. He delves into the key challenges he faced as a founder, the strategies that propelled his business forward, and his outlook...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Samuel Konzem welcomes Linda Salazar, the founder of Bright Trainer, to share her entrepreneurial journey. Linda discusses what inspired her to launch Bright Trainer in early 2023, the obstacles she encountered along the way, and how she navigated them to build a thriving business. She provides insights into the strategies that have contributed to her succ...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Brandon Wiley, the founder and CEO of Opened Eyes. Brandon shares the inspiring story behind his company, discussing the market gap that led to its creation and the challenges he faced in building a successful startup. The conversation delves into the early days of Opened Eyes, the key lessons Brandon has learned as an en...

In this episode of Founders’ Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Robyn Anderson, founder of Jam AI. With over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, Robin shares how she transitioned into the AI space to help small businesses simplify, scale, and transform their operations. She discusses the vision behind Jam AI, the innovative tools like the AI Club Society and Jam Packed Boot Camp, an...

In this episode of Founders’ Future , host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Bob Reish, the founder of Caveat Institute. With a unique background spanning over 20 years in ministry and more than 12,000 hours of sales training experience, Bob has coached over 7,000 professionals in the insurance and financial services industries. He shares his journey from ministry to executive coaching, how Caveat In...

In this episode of Founders’ Future , host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Michelle Fremuth, founder of Organizational Excellence Consulting. With a background in industrial and systems engineering, an MBA from Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business, and leadership experience at major companies like Anheuser-Busch and Coursera, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge on optimizing business operat...

In this episode of Founders’ Future , host Samuel Konzem sits down with Graham Riley, founder of Linked Enterprises. Graham shares his entrepreneurial journey, from the early days of launching his business to the strategies that have driven its growth. He discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons learned along the way, and his vision for the future of Linked Enterprises. Whether you're a...

In this episode of Founders’ Future , host Samuel Konzem sits down with Kendra Coleman, founder of Kindred Organizational Consulting. With over two decades of experience, Kendra shares her journey of building a business centered around leadership, strategy, and organizational transformation. She discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned along the way, and her vision for the...

founder of Superior Sports. Mitchell shares his journey of launching and growing the company, discussing the challenges, key decisions, and strategies that have shaped its success. He provides insight into the sports industry, leadership lessons, and what’s next for Superior Sports. Tune in for an engaging conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and the future of sports business.

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Dwight Fletcher, the visionary behind Spearfish. They delve into the origins of Spearfish, exploring the pivotal moments that shaped the company's trajectory. Dwight shares insights on overcoming challenges, leading with innovation, and adapting to an ever-evolving market landscape. He also discusses key strategies fo...

In this insightful episode of Founders' Future , host Elliott Boll welcomes Thomas Fox, a renowned expert in compliance and ethics. Thomas shares his journey in the compliance industry, detailing the pivotal moments that led him to become "The Voice of Compliance." He discusses the challenges of building a career in regulatory affairs, the evolving landscape of compliance in busines...