Chris Reynolds

The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥

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Most people will never get five minutes with someone who’s built a billion-dollar company. The Business Method Podcast gives you dozens of them. Chris Reynolds sits down with billionaires, billion-dollar founders and high-level operators to uncover how the top 0.01% think, build, scale, and lead. With 600+ episodes since 2015, the show goes far beyond surface-level success stories, diving into the mental models, strategic decisions, failures, breakthroughs, and operating principles behind extraordinary companies and lives. Guests have included Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline; Drayton McL...

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Chris Reynolds

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May 6, 2026

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Ep. 573 | From Swiss Special Forces to a $1 Billion Exit | Sam Goodner 06.05.2026

Today, we’re diving into a conversation about one of the most overlooked truths in entrepreneurship: scaling isn’t about working harder; it’s about building systems that work without you. And today’s guest is someone who has mastered exactly that at the highest level. Our guest is Sam Goodner, a former Swiss Army officer turned entrepreneur and operator who has helped build and scale companies int...

Ep. 572 | From Broke to $1.2 Billion, the Female CEO Who Rebuilt a Global Brand | Angelica Fuentes. 01.04.2026

In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with entrepreneur and CEO Angelica, who shares the remarkable story of stepping into leadership when her family’s company was on the verge of collapse and turning it into a billion-dollar turnaround. Angelica opens up about saying yes to the scariest opportunity of her career: becoming CEO of OmniLife and Chivas at a tim...

Ep. 571 | The Man Who Built The North Face Into a Global Icon | Hap Klopp 12.02.2026

In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with Kenneth “Hap” Klopp, the legendary former CEO who transformed The North Face from a small outdoor brand into a globally recognized powerhouse. From his early days growing up in Spokane, Washington, to leading one of the most iconic outdoor apparel companies in the world, Hap shares the leadership philosophy that dro...

Ep.570 | How Waze Co-Founder Uri Levine Built Two Billion-Dollar Startups 11.12.2025

In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with Uri Levine, the co-founder of Waze, a GPS navigation app acquired by Google for $1.1 billion, and Move It, a public transit app acquired by Intel for just shy of $1 billion. Uri shares invaluable insights on the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of creating value, falling in love...

Ep.569 | Billionaire Episode: Tim Draper - The Most Successful Venture Capitalist of Today 17.10.2025

In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with legendary venture capitalist Tim Draper — the man behind early investments in Tesla, SpaceX, Hotmail, Skype, and Bitcoin. Tim shares how his bold approach to risk, belief in innovation, and commitment to empowering people have shaped a new generation of entrepreneurs. From building Draper University to backing techn...

Ep. 568 | Building a City from Scratch: The Visionary Behind Hiranandani Gardens ~ Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani. 03.08.2025

In this episode of the Billion Dollar Founder series, Chris Reynolds sits down with Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, co-founder of the Hiranandani Group — one of India’s most respected real estate developers. From teaching in a small Mumbai classroom to creating Hiranandani Gardens, a world-class integrated township, and building Asia's largest hyperscale data centers, Dr. Hiranandani's entrepreneurial j...

Ep. 567 | How a Brooklyn Cable Guy Built a $4B Global Media Empire ~ Larry Namer 09.07.2025

Today, we’re diving into an incredible story of grit, hustle, and the power of reinvention. Did you know that one of the world’s largest entertainment brands was created by a kid from Brooklyn with just $75 in his pocket? Our guest is Larry Namer — co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, an entrepreneur, media pioneer, and global brand builder whose journey is nothing short of legendary. Larry...

HP#195 | It’s Not the Idea - It’s the Billion Dollar Execution | Suneera Madani 11.06.2025

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HP#194 | Disrupt the Average & Own the Market ~ Ross Buhrdorf 04.06.2025

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Ep.566 | How This Female Founder Built a Billion-Dollar Company by her 35th Birthday ~ Suneera Madhani 14.05.2025

Today we’re diving into a conversation about one of the most important shifts happening in business right now. Did you know the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurship and business ownership is actually women? And at the forefront of that movement is today’s guest, a true powerhouse whose story is as inspiring as it is game-changing. Our guest is Suneera Madhani — a visionary entrepreneur, Fin...

Ep.565 | A $3.9B Exit with HomeAway & His Next Billion-Dollar Venture | Ross Buhrdorf 19.04.2025

Listeners, today’s episode is a masterclass in innovation, tech leadership, and entrepreneurship from someone who’s seen it all. We’re joined by Ross Buhrdorf, one of the foundational figures in the rise of the internet. As the founding CTO of HomeAway, Ross helped scale the company to a $3.9 billion acquisition by Expedia. But that’s only part of the story. Before that, he was at the heart of one...

Ep.564 | Special New Years Eve Interview w/ the $50 Billion Man Jay Abraham 27.03.2025

Listeners, welcome back to the pod! Today, we have an extraordinary guest—a true business mastermind who has shaped the strategies of some of the world’s most successful companies. Jay Abraham is widely regarded as one of the greatest marketing and business strategists of all time, and he’s here to share his wisdom with us. Known as the “$50 Billion Man,” Jay has worked with over 10,000 businesses...

HP#193 | The #1 Secret of Billionaire Founders 14.03.2025

After interviewing nearly 30 billion-dollar founders, one thing is clear: They commit long-term. If you’re expecting massive success in 2-3 years, you’re thinking too small. Give it 10 years and watch what happens!    Contact Info: Website:  thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts:  bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts:  bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify:  bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessM...

HP#192 | Escape the Victim Trap: How Accountability Transforms Your Life 08.03.2025

In 2007, I learned a life-changing lesson: the difference between a victim mindset and an accountable mindset. This episode breaks down how shifting your perspective can transform your success, relationships, and daily life. Tune in to learn how to take control.   Contact Info: Website:  thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts:  bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts:  bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGoog...

HP#191 | Filtering Through the Mind of a Billion-Dollar Woman 14.08.2024

2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews I love incredibly successful people that still have the down-to-earth human touch. It is really enjoyable to talk with them and understand why they are who they are.  Today’s guest is one of those people and yet so much more. Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder The ActOne Group and she is the very firs...

HP#190 | BILLIONAIRE EPISODE | From Extreme Poverty to One of the Richest Women in the World Part II 07.08.2024

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HP#189 | From Extreme Poverty to One of the Richest Women in the World 31.07.2024

2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews Contact Info: Website:  thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts:  bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts:  bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify:  bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music:  bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod Transcript:  [00:00:00] Chris: She was born in the segregated south in...

Ep.563 ~ Building Your Own Luxury Cruise Line  ~ Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio 10.07.2024

Listeners welcome back to the pod - today we will dive deep into the life of one of the most influential figures in the cruise line and maritime world. Our guest is a titan of the cruise line industry, a visionary entrepreneur, and a lifelong champion of global tourism his name is Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio.  Manfredi has transformed his family business into a global leader in luxury cruising. Und...

HP#188 ~ Money is an Instrument of Freedom ~ Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio 26.06.2024

Listeners, welcome back to the podcast today, and we will dive deep into the life of one of the most influential figures in the cruise line and maritime world. Our guest today is a Titan in the cruise line industry, a visionary entrepreneur, a lifelong champion of global tourism, and his name is Manfredi LaFavre D'Ovidio.  Manfredi has transformed his family business into a global leader in luxury...

Ep.562 ~ 10 Years to $1Million & a Few More Years to $1Billion from the Pioneer of Luxury Travel ~ Geoffrey Kent 12.06.2024

The gentleman that we have on this show was literally born while his parents were on a safari! He then went ahead and built one of the world's first, most successful luxury adventure travel companies. His name is Geoffrey Kent, and the name of the company is Abercrombie & Kent. Not to be confused with Abercrombie & Finch . It was founded in 1962. Geoffrey founded it with his parents and ov...

HP#187 ~ The Importance of Acting on Your Instinct ~ Geoffrey Kent 05.06.2024

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HP#186 ~ 10 Years to $1Million - 20 Years to $1Billion ~ Geoffrey Kent 29.05.2024

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HP#185 ~ How to Get Business From The Richest Person in the World ~ Geoffrey Kent 08.05.2024

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HP#184 ~ This One Easy-to-Do Thing Will Have the Biggest Impact on Your Life 24.04.2024

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HP#183 ~ Selling Big & Staying True: The Importance of Relationships Outside of Business ~ Roland Frasier 17.04.2024

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