Just Get Started

Hey everyone! I haven't done a solo episode in a while but I wanted to share why I'm taking a summer break and how taking a step back might help you refocus and come back stronger. Thanks again for listening in and we'll see you in September! just get started, Brian ++++++++ 👋 It’s your host, Brian! Come say hi! Web:⁠⁠⁠ https://brianondrako.com ⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.li...

Epside #463 features Bryan Yates, Performance Coach and Experience Producer 00:00 – Intro01:10 – Burnout at Disney and leaving the grind08:15 – Tying identity to job title13:00 – Cycling, addiction, and obsessive patterns21:10 – Traits of people who successfully change24:05 – Change happens at the speed of pain28:50 – Status, motive, and marketability31:50 – Hunter vs. gardener mindset36:15 – Stri...

Episode #462 features Angela Hollowell, the founder of Rootful Media, a creative documentary film production company based in Durham, North Carolina. Find Angela Online: Personal Website: heyangela.co Rootful Media Website: rootfulmedia.com Honey & Hustle Podcast Website: honeyandhustle.co Personal YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/AngelaHollowell Rootful Media YouTube Channel: www.youtube.co...

Episode 461 features Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Chili Piper. Find Alina Online: Website: https://www.chilipiper.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinav/ About Alina Alina Vandenberghe is Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Chili Piper . She’s passionate about building fun SaaS products to solve hard problems and a company where employees thrive. Today, the Romania native and her...

Episode 460 features Michael Bryant, whose sole focus has been to help people get unstuck. Find Michael Online: Website: https://www.unstucker.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unstucker/ About Michael: For over forty years, Michael Bryant's focus has been helping people get unstuck. He uses his background as an endurance athlete and seven-time Ironman finisher to help people overcome...

Episode 459 features Alli Rizacos, a Linkedin Business Coach. She runs a 3 day Bootcamp to help you jumpstart your coaching business on Linkedin: https://www.allirizacos.com/bootcamp Find Alli Online: www.allirizacos.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allirizacos/ About Alli: Alli Rizacos is a LinkedIn Business Coach, turning corporate leaders into successful coaches on Linkedin. She comes...

Episode 458 features Melissa Cohen, Founder of MBC Consulting Solutions, LLC and known affectionately as The "Good Witch of Linkedin" Website: https://www.melissabethcohen.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-beth-cohen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissabethcohen/ Newsletter: https://mail.melissabethcohen.com/ Melissa Cohen is a personal branding and LinkedIn str...

Episode 457 features Nick Huber, Founder, Real Estate Investor and Author of "The Sweaty Startup" Find his book here: The Sweaty Startup How To Get Rich Doing Boring Things Link to buy the book on Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4bLazjW⁠ Link to buy the book in the UK: ⁠https://bit.ly/422njPW Find Nick Online: https://www.nickhuber.com/ https://sweatystartup.com/ https://www.x.com/sweatystartup...

Episode 456 features Nikki Lang, and Enterprise Seller and Mindset Coach. Find Nikki Online: Website: www.mindsetinsales.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lang/ About Nikki: Nikki Lang is a seasoned sales professional with over a decade of experience driving results and fostering meaningful relationships. Known for her unique approach to sales, Nikki believes that true success comes...

Episode 455 features Megan Reilly, co-founder of Tippi Toes and now part of Jesse Itzler’s Adventure Club Find Megan Online: Website: https://www.megan-reilly.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-speaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/?hl=en Listen to Who Is Your Momma on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6er3DfXbIQOSQXIBJAXnVF?si=y-BJ1ehnQS-JgIAUzFAFRg A...

Episode 454 features Collin and Kendal Strachan, the dynamic duo behind Every Mile Creative, Alaska’s leading lifestyle and adventure production company. Website: everymilecreative.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinstrachan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendal.strachan/ About Collin & Kendal: Collin and Kendal are the dynamic duo behind Every Mile Creative, Alaska’s leadi...

In this episode of the Just Get Started Podcast , I sit down with Danny DelVecchio , a LinkedIn video expert and founder of Video on Easy Mode . We dive deep into his journey from corporate sales to building a thriving niche video business. Danny shares his early experiences with podcasting, the lessons learned from a failed coaching venture, and the pivot that led him to dominate video content on...

Episode 452 features Ryan R. Sullivan, Founder of Podcast Principles. Ryan shares his journey from blue-collar jobs to building a thriving podcast strategy business. He dives into how he landed his first clients, scaled his pricing, and leveraged LinkedIn as a primary business growth tool. Ryan also breaks down why most business podcasts fail and how founders can use podcasting as a strategic cont...

Episode 451 features Joshua Peach, Founder of Be Au Sm. In this episode, Joshua discusses his journey of resilience, purpose, and the art of doing right by others. From starting his merchandise brand to speaking on hundreds of stages, Josh shares his philosophy of "living with grace" through gratitude, resilience, action, consistency, and empowerment. He also dives into the lessons learned from bu...

Episode 450 features Matt Williams, a seasoned Business Development Executive with a rich background spanning over 25 years driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships. Find Matt Online: Website: https://dscmfrt.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwilliams-revenue-builder/ ++++++++ 👋  COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianond...

Episode 449 features Andy Hoang, the Co-Founder and CEO of Aviron, the connected rowing machine that uses habit-forming psychology to create engaging and effective fitness entertainment. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Andy's journey is shaped by his roots as a child of Vietnamese refugees and a personal struggle with undiagnosed ADHD during his school years. Find Andy Online: Website: https://aviro...

Episode 448 features Rachel Druckenmiller (Pronunciation: DRUCK-in-mill-er), a TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, singer-songwriter, and catalyst who unleashes what’s possible in people and organizations. She's on a mission to help people live braver, bolder, more unmuted lives. Find Rachel Online: Website: https://www. RachelDruckenmiller.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbdruckenmiller...

Episode 447 features Adriana Tica, a marketing strategist with 17+ years in the trenches. She runs a digital marketing agency and writes "Ideas to Power Your Future", the no-BS marketing strategy newsletter. Find Adriana Online: Website: https://www.adrianatica.com/ Newsletter: https://www.adrianatica.com/newsletter/ Audience Accelerator Course: https://www.adrianatica.com/audience-accelerator-cou...

Episode 446 features Donnie Boivin, the CEO of Success Champion Networking and the Founder of the Badass Business Summit. Find Donnie Online: Success Champion Networking Website: http://successchampionnetworking.com Bad Ass Business Summit Website: http://badassbusinesssummit.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/ YouTube: youtube.com/c/GrowthMode?sub_confirmation=1 ++++++++ 👋 ...

In this short solo episode, I recap 7 truths I've learned doing 7 years of the Just Get Started Podcast. These truths can be applied to any endeavor in life and they've been instrumental in helping me shape a new path toward a more fulfilling life. I hope you enjoy it! just get started, Brian ++++++++ 👋  COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako...

Episode 444 features Grant Hushek, Founder of GrantBot Find Grant Online: Website: https://grantbot.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hushek/ Twitter: https://x.com/granthushek ++++++++ 👋  COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrako  ...

Episode 443 features Charlene Li, the Founder & CEO of Quantum Networks Group Find Charlene Online: Website: https://charleneli.com Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/charleneli Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleneli Twitter: https://twitter.com/charleneli YouTube: https://youtube.com/charleneli Facebook: https://facebook.com/charleneliauthor   ++++++++ 👋  COME SAY HI! Web: https://briano...

Episode 442 features Andrew Amann, the CEO, and co-founder of NineTwoThree Studio, an AI Agency building products for funded startups and established brands Find Andrew Online: Website: https://www.ninetwothree.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamann/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@923_studio/videos ++++++++ 👋  COME SAY HI! Web: ⁠ https://brianondrako.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://...

Episode 441 features Jared Mintzlaff, Co-Founder of First Touch. Find Jared Online: Website: https://www.firsttouch.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredmintzlaff/ ++++++++ 👋  COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrako &n...

Episode 440 features Dave Hersh, a general partner at Metamorph Partners, where he and his partner Bob Tinker (former Founding CEO of MobileIron) focus on operator-led buyouts of strong software companies that need restructuring to optimize their path. Find Dave Online: Website: https://davehersh.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehersh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhersh Twit...