Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business

If you're still trying to do everything in your business manually, this episode is for you. Aarti Anand is the founder of Kodenyx AI , where she helps B2B CEOs and founders automate the most time-wasting parts of their business using intelligent AI agents. From lead nurturing to client onboarding, her systems run like a 24/7 team without the burnout, mood swings, or payroll. But this episode...

What if the process of renovating or building your home could actually be smooth, collaborative, and even enjoyable? That’s the mission Carl Nelson is on. With a background in architecture for national giants like Starbucks and McDonald's, Carl is now transforming the residential construction industry through his company, Visual . In this episode, you’ll discover how Carl is redesigning not j...

What happens when two moms-turned-entrepreneurs spot a glaring gap in the market and decide to go all in? You get WanderFull—a stylish, purpose-driven brand that's taken the hydration world by storm and landed features from Oprah, The Today Show, and Women’s Health. In this episode, Lisa Watkins and Katie Hill share how they built their thriving eCommerce business by combining fashion, wellne...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Tom Sprinkle, a longtime technologist and entrepreneur who's been at the forefront of emerging tech since the early days of the internet. Tom shares how he's helping everyday businesses tap into the real power of AI—not just for content creation, but for operations, automation, and customer experience. Listeners will walk away with a grounded, practi...

Branding isn’t just about logos—it’s about emotion, connection, and storytelling. In this dynamic episode, co-founders of KANSO Creative, Andrew Walker and Hayden Anderson, pull back the curtain on how they help small businesses become unforgettable brands. From their design philosophies rooted in Japanese aesthetics to their client stories that spark real emotional resonance, Andrew and Hayden pr...

Chris Johnson is on a mission to make data-driven decision-making easy, affordable, and accessible for small businesses. As the founder of PeerView AI, Chris is transforming what was once costly, manual market research into a streamlined, AI-powered service that gives entrepreneurs revenue estimates, competitor benchmarks, and location-specific insights. In this episode, Chris shares how small bus...

What if getting laid off was actually the best thing that ever happened to your career? That’s exactly the mindset shift that drove today’s guest, Cara Gibson-Gallop, from being a laid-off corporate marketer to a thriving entrepreneur—and now the founder of Autonomy, a company that helps others do the same. In this episode, Cara shares how she turned a vulnerable career moment into a purpose-drive...

Nicholas Cook has worn many hats—financial advisor, teacher, blogger, real estate investor, and founder of Money 101 Academy—but what ties them all together is his passion for helping others understand and use money intentionally. In this conversation, Nicholas shares why he believes business is just a series of meaningful projects, and how he's created a life around blending education with e...

What if building a high-performing newsletter didn’t require hours of content creation or expensive software? Evan Kozliner, co-founder of Potions, shares how he scaled his AI-powered newsletter to 50,000 subscribers in just 3 months—and how you can do it too. With a deep background in AI and experience working with brands like Amazon, Sephora, and Fashion Nova, Evan breaks down exactly how entrep...

In this episode, Graeme Crawford shares how he transitioned from a successful corporate career working with Fortune 100 companies like IBM and Capital One to building data-driven businesses that empower smaller companies. Graeme reveals how AI and data intelligence, once the domain of massive enterprises, are now accessible to small businesses—and how he’s helping entrepreneurs harness this power...

In this episode, Rebecca Nolan, a 21-year-old serial entrepreneur, shares her incredible journey from launching her first business at 14 to running multiple successful ventures today. Rebecca is the founder of Asennda, a social media agency that helps entrepreneurs and coaches build personal brands, and co-founder of Lync Events, the #1 event company in Madrid for creating exclusive networking exp...

In this episode, Brian interviews Norris Ayvazian, the founder and CEO of Service Crucible, a consultancy focused on transforming home service businesses through operational excellence and strategic growth. Norris shares how he grew a regional branch from $4 million to $12 million in just 12 months at a 25% net profit — and how his approach to simplicity and business fundamentals is changing the i...

In this episode, Justin Coats shares his remarkable journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a leader in AI integration and personal development. Justin's expertise spans across complex systems, from helicopters and UAVs to Amazon businesses and now AI-driven business transformation. He explains why AI integration is the future—and how businesses can harness its power without losing the huma...

What if your biggest setbacks were actually the foundation of your success story? In this powerful episode, Norberto Orellana shares his meteoric rise from homelessness, abuse, and disability to becoming a three-time TEDx speaker, healthcare leader, and founder of Norberto Orellana Enterprises. His story is a raw, inspiring look at how resilience, vision, and a refusal to be defined by circumstanc...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Sergio Sotelo, an experienced IT executive, entrepreneur, and AI strategist. Sergio shares his remarkable 24+ year journey from software engineering to becoming the CEO of Euler Innovations, a technology firm focused on revolutionizing the travel industry with AI. A former IBM executive, Sergio led the IBM Watson AI business in Latin America and has spoken in...

In this episode, Joanne Merrick shares how she’s reshaping leadership development by combining neuroscience with practical management strategies. Joanne, founder of The Leadership Recipe and author of Game On: Is Management Your Best Career Play? , explains why soft skills are actually hard skills — and how to develop them intentionally. Her global experience with companies like Deloitte and Amazo...

In this episode, Mark Brennan shares his incredible journey from working at Salesforce to founding Kynoch Labs, where he's pioneering the use of autonomous AI agents for business growth. Mark dives deep into the current state of AI, how businesses can leverage agent-based AI to boost efficiency and customer service, and why the AI revolution is closer than you think. This episode is packed wi...

In this episode, Kristi Broom shares her deep expertise in helping businesses navigate the tricky transition from startup to scale-up. With over 25 years of experience in strategic innovation and operational excellence, Kristi reveals the systems and strategies that drive sustainable growth. From building the right team to understanding the evolving nature of business phases, Kristi’s insights wil...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Janice Kephart, a national security and identity expert who has spent over two decades shaping identity policy and biometric solutions. Janice served as border counsel to the 9/11 Commission and has testified before the US Congress and the United Nations. Now, she's building ZipID—a groundbreaking identity authentication platform that simplifies complianc...

In this episode, Brian interviews Shaun Ayrton, the CEO and founder of Galini, a Y Combinator and General Catalyst-backed startup helping enterprises deploy AI responsibly. Shaun shares his journey from working at McKinsey, where he drove over $500M in revenue growth, to founding Galini with his former college roommate. He explains how Galini is addressing the challenges of AI compliance, data pri...

Affiliate marketing isn’t dead—it’s just misunderstood. In this episode, Jessica Robinson, founder of Affiliate Marketing Partners and former Global Head of Affiliates at PayPal, reveals why affiliate marketing is one of the most underutilized but high-ROI client acquisition strategies today. Whether you're a solopreneur, an agency owner, or part of a high-growth startup, Jessica breaks down...

In this episode, Vadim Voss, founder of Next Level DeFi, reveals how everyday entrepreneurs can create passive income streams using decentralized finance (DeFi) strategies — without needing to be a financial expert. Vadim explains how he went from struggling with traditional banking to discovering the power of Bitcoin and DeFi, and how that experience shaped his mission to educate others. He break...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Robert Chen, a retired Army veteran turned tech entrepreneur, who’s changing the game in B2B sales automation. After pivoting from an events and social media platform, Robert founded SupportSales.ai — a groundbreaking sales software that automates lead generation, personalized email outreach, and even replies to incoming leads. Robert shares how AI is streamli...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Graham Wood, founder of Shopik, a game-changing platform that automates product listings for resellers using AI and machine learning. After being laid off from Google, Graham leveraged his 20+ years of experience in aerospace, big tech, and media to create Shopik, helping companies cut down product listing time from 45 minutes to under 2 minutes. Graham shares...

What happens when a surfer, digital marketer, and golf addict sees a massive inefficiency in the sport he loves? He builds a startup to fix it. In this episode, Ryan Walsh, founder of Fairway Finder, reveals how he's disrupting the $84B golf industry by creating the "Google Flights of golf tee times." Ryan shares how he went from teaching surf lessons to fund his rent to launching a...