Stephen Stanberry

The Unpolished Founder

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

Most founders only share the wins. I get them to share the real story. I'm Stephen Stanberry. This is The Unpolished Founder. I interview founders who built successful businesses. We talk about what actually happened. The failures before the wins. The pivots. The moments that almost broke them. And I teach you how to use storytelling to build your brand, create better content, and connect with your audience. Because every successful founder has a story. Most just don't know how to tell it. If you're building something, this show will help.

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Stephen Stanberry

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From Liquor Store to SaaS: Tim’s Blueprint for Financial Independence 10.03.2026 40:31

Tim Delaney didn’t build his first business from scratch he bought it. 13 years ago, he walked into a liquor store and walked out with the keys to his future. In this episode, Tim joins Stephen Stanberry to share how he went from modest beginnings to running a portfolio that spans brick-and-mortar retail, real estate, and SaaS. With over 15 years of experience, Tim breaks down why buying a busines...

3,000 to 71,000 Email Subscribers: How a Lawyer Quit Her Job and Built a Food Blog Empire 10.03.2026 48:21

Tanya Harris faced a choice between a stable legal career and an uncertain dream taking shape in her kitchen. With determination and a calculator, she chose purpose over security, building a food blog that would replace her attorney salary and reshape her life. In this episode, Tanya sits down with Stephen Stanberry to share her journey from Assistant Public Defender to full-time food blogger, rev...

6,500 Rideshare Trips to Luxury Fleet CEO: The Math Behind the Pivot 10.03.2026 46:07

Crystal Jovanna Ferguson was holding it all together. From the White House to the UN, she had the resume of a high-achiever. But for eight years, her reality was the driver’s seat of a rideshare car, completing over 6,500 trips. It wasn’t just a "side hustle" it was a 6,500-mile research project that led to a luxury empire. In this episode, Crystal sits down with her brother Stephen to pull back t...

How Faith Turn a Personal Loss Into a Million Dollar Business 10.03.2026 1:10:55

Chanteau Monroe was holding it all together. Until she wasn’t. She describes it as a wave, not a gentle ripple, but a crash. The kind of raw bitterness that doesn't care about your "professionalism" or your plans for the day. In this episode, Chanteau sits down with Stephen to talk about the reality of hitting the bottom. Not the "curated" version of rock bottom we see on social media, but the act...

Finding Purpose Through Adversity: Toni-Ann's Transformation 10.03.2026 52:45

Toni-Ann Williamson found herself at a crossroads, facing the choice to either succumb to life's challenges or rise above them. With a heart full of determination, she transformed her setbacks into stepping stones, crafting a life of purpose and empowerment. In this episode, Toni-Ann sits down with Stephen Stanberry to share her journey from feeling lost and broke to becoming a beacon of hope for...