Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Marc Zirka, CEO of Strategy Up, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges he faced, and the strategies that have fueled his company’s growth. Marc shares how his background in the telecom industry and consulting shaped his approach to business, emphasizing the importance of thinking like an entrepreneur—even as an...

 In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Christine Herring, CEO and co-founder of Herring Seminars & Consulting and Flexcom. Christine shares her journey of creating a communication assessment tool designed to help individuals and organizations enhance their communication effectiveness. She dives into the inspiration behind Flexcom, explaining how traditional as...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Adam Sharrow , founder and principal of Process Pro Consulting , to dive into the world of HubSpot consulting and scalable growth strategies. Adam shares his journey from working in finance and accounting to launching a specialized HubSpot consulting firm in 2018. The conversation explores how Process Pro Consulting helps busi...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Beau Groover, founder of aThe Effective Syndicate specializing in the manufacturing sector. Beau shares his journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurship, reflecting on the past 10 years of building a successful business that helps manufacturing leaders improve efficiency, communication, and team dynamics. They dive deep...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Julie Flowers, CEO and founder of Elevate YOU Coaching. Julie shares her inspiring journey from a three-decade career in corporate America to launching her own coaching business. She discusses the challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship, from adjusting to an unstructured work environment to managing all aspects of a bus...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll welcomes Stephanie Smith , founder of The Grind Marketing Collective . Stephanie shares her bold journey from being a VP of Marketing in the heavy equipment industry to launching her own agency. She dives into the early challenges of entrepreneurship, from navigating rapid growth to hiring the right team, all while staying true to her mission...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with John Chen, CEO of Engaging Virtual Meetings, to explore his entrepreneurial journey from aspiring pro skateboarder to tech innovator and virtual meeting expert. John shares how a career-ending injury led him to a decade at Microsoft, his leap into entrepreneurship, and the creation of a global team-building business. He discuss...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Alysa (Aleesa) Southall , the founder and CEO of People Partner , to discuss how she is reshaping HR through a project-based, fractional model. Alysa shares her inspiration for launching her business after witnessing HR professionals struggle with burnout and limited resources. She explains how her unique approach helps compani...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Cara Gray , founder of Good Morning Freedom and a Third Act Consultant , to explore how entrepreneurs and professionals can navigate life after their main careers. Cara shares her personal journey, inspired by her father's struggles post-business exit, and how she built a consulting practice to help others craft purposeful,...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Haley Carpenter , the founder of Chirpy , a conversion rate optimization agency. Haley shares her journey from working in a male-dominated industry to carving out her own path as an entrepreneur. She discusses the pivotal moment that led her to start Chirpy, the challenges of balancing sales and marketing as a solo founder, and...

In this episode of [Podcast Name] , host Laura sits down with Adaeze , the founder of African Women in STEM , a community dedicated to supporting and empowering women pursuing STEM careers. Adaeze shares the founding story of the organization, the mission behind it, and the impact it has had on its members. The conversation dives into Adaeze’s subscription-based membership business , exploring key...

In this episode, host Laura Skinner sits down with Shauna Smith, founder of Marketing Muse, to discuss her journey in scaling a business strategically while maintaining balance. After taking a hiatus to rethink her approach, Shauna shares how she is now focused on building sustainable growth through webinars, paid ads, and automation. She opens up about the challenges of running a business solo, t...

Episode Synopsis:  In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Jason Rosoff, CEO of Radical Candor, to explore the journey behind the company and its mission to transform workplace communication. Jason shares insights into Radical Candor’s growth, from its early bootstrapped days to a thriving business with 10x revenue growth and a global impact. Jason discusses the com...

In this episode, we sit down with Ty Frankel, founder and coach at LinkedIn Client Lab, to explore his journey from the music industry to building successful marketing and coaching businesses. Ty shares how he transitioned from producing music and running Shutdown Music to launching Madman Agency and LinkedIn League, ultimately creating LinkedIn Client Lab. Throughout the conversation, Ty reveals...

In this episode of Founders' Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Michael Phelan, the founder of Go-to-Market Pros, to discuss the challenges and strategies behind effective market entry and demand generation. With a background spanning major consumer brands and B2B SaaS companies, Michael shares insights into why go-to-market strategies often fail and how companies can optimize their a...

In this episode of Founders Future , Elliott Boll sits down with Karen Mayer Cunningham, the CEO and founder of Special Education Academy, to dive into her inspiring journey of advocating for children with disabilities. Karen shares the personal story behind founding her business, motivated by the challenges she faced with her own child’s developmental delays. She explains how her passion for spec...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Kit Pang, the founder of Boston Speaks, to discuss his journey from a street performer to building a successful public speaking coaching business. Kit shares insights into helping executives overcome speaking anxiety, the challenges of scaling his company, and the lessons learned from trying too many growth strategies at once....

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Bryon Morrison , CEO and co-founder of Proxxy , to discuss the journey behind building Proxxy and how it’s revolutionizing executive leadership for scaling businesses. Bryon shares his inspiration for creating Proxxy —identifying the gap in small to mid-sized companies where great strategic ideas often get lost in execution. Dr...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Alex Ward, the CEO and founder of Automate My Co. Alex shares his unconventional path into entrepreneurship—starting as a bike-powered food delivery worker, becoming the owner of Food Peddler , and ultimately building an automation consulting business. Alex discusses how his firsthand struggles with inefficiencies led him to mas...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Jeremy Bedenbaugh , CEO and Founder of Recreate Solutions, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and leadership philosophy. Jeremy shares his personal story of success, burnout, and ultimately, transformation—how stepping away from leadership helped him redefine his mission and build a company centered on organizational and pe...

In this episode of Founders’ Future , host Laura Skinner sits down with Andrew Mellen, an organizing expert, best-selling author, and CEO of Andrew Mellen, Inc. Andrew shares his unconventional journey from theater producer to becoming a sought-after organizational expert. He recounts how a missed gig led to the accidental creation of his business and how word-of-mouth referrals propelled him into...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Barbara Jenks, CEO and founder of Bright Fulcrum, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and the impact of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) on leadership development. Barbara shares how her transition from a corporate HR executive to a business owner was driven by a desire to help managers communicate more effectively with th...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Hunter Surles, founder and principal of Rooted Advisory Group. Hunter shares his unconventional journey into entrepreneurship, from working in Fortune 500 companies and global consulting firms to taking the leap into business ownership. He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from an independent contractor to building...

In this episode of Founders, Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with HR Huntsman, founder and president of Leader’s Edge, to explore the journey of building and scaling businesses with a focus on leadership development. HR shares his entrepreneurial story, from launching his first company at age 28 with passion but little experience to scaling it into a global organization with 200 staff across...

In this episode of Founders Future , host Elliott Boll sits down with Caroline Woosenfranzia’ the founder of Uppercut First , to explore her entrepreneurial journey and vision for the future. Caroline shares her motivation for leaving the corporate world—where office politics often overshadowed execution—and how she built a thriving consulting business focused on performance, impact, and results....