Finding Founders

Today we are catching up with friend of the show Dalton Combs of BoundlessMind. Last time we talked to him, BoundlessMind was on the verge of being acquired, although we didn't know that at the time of the interview. Since then, Dalton has been searching for his next company, and he's been inspired Dalton to start Temper. For all those interested here's a link to his old episode... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

Valentine’s Day. For couples, it’s an event defined by romantic tropes of chocolates, sunsets, and candle-lit dinners. For singles, however, it’s another reminder that those constant “swipe- lefts and -rights” have been in vain. But according to today’s featured founders, Dani Fankhauser and Natalie Frangi, finding romance shouldn’t have to be so agonizing. This episode will have two stories linked by the theme of dating. One story will follow Dani Fankhauser, someone who initially let religion lead her dating life, but after a years-long exploration of self, she recognized the areas where modern dating falls short and founded XO, a revolutionary dating app that gamifies user-matching. As we forge ahead into Dani’s story, we’ll explore the parallels between her journey to XO, and Natalie’s to NUiT. Natalie Frangi, a woman who fought her way from Lebanon back to Texas to pursue a career in Chemistry, has faced challenges in her life, and was even once held up at gunpoint. However, all of this served to stre

It's not about the books you finish, it's about the books you quit. On Founder Wisdom today, we have one of our scriptwriters, Elise Caldwell, talking about how to read more effectively. We discuss the different types of reading, and when to apply each! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

Today, we sit down with creative business coach Jennifer Allwood, who aims to empower aspiring creative entrepreneurs. She has not only made a living with interior design; but she also tells intimate stories through her decor, breathing life into seemingly inanimate objects. This work goes deeper than just herself. She’s intensely religious, and views Christianity as a philosophy that not only establishes personal success, but allows her to engage and uplift a great community. As the founder of The Magic Brush, the host of the Jennifer Allwood Show, and a Christian business coach, she has taken her passion for decorating and turned it into a personal brand, reaching countless others to help them unlock their creative potential. Relevant Links Jennifer’s Website Jennifer’s Facebook Jennifer’s Instagram Jennifer’s Instagram Jennifer’s LinkedIn Fear is Not The Boss of You by Jennifer Alwood Free Resources Mentioned: www.jenniferallwood.com/focus → Guide to help discover what you’re gifted at www.jennif

Today we chat with Alex Canter, founder of Ordermark. Alex's company works to make online ordering easier for restaurants which has been sorely needed in the midst of the COVID pandemic. In this episode we cover some updates on the business since I last talked to him almost 2 years ago, and we talk about the future of the restaurant industry. If you want to check out Alex's episode just tap here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

Today, we sit down with Andy Paul, Global Sales Expert and CEO of Zero-Time Selling Incorporated. Through his two bestselling books and his Sales Enablement podcast, Andy aims to share his sales expertise with small business salespeople and through a long storied career we talk about how he went from growing up in Japan, to working with Steve Jobs, to selling $100M satellites, to eventually becoming a best selling author! Andy Paul’s Website Andy Paul’s LinkedIn Sales Enablement Podcast With Andy Paul Zero-Time Selling: 10 Essential Steps to Accelerate Every Company’s Sales by Andy Paul --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

Today I talk to Vince Del Monte about the book Shoe Dog by Nike Founder Phil Knight, and ask how do we give appropriate praise? Vince Del Monte is a best-selling author, former WBFF Pro Fitness Model, and an online fitness business coach. For the past 12 years, he’s helped thousands of men transform their physiques through his coaching and online programs, while founding the M5 Movement where he teaches men how to Maximize all 5 M’s of Manhood (Muscle, Mindset, Money, Mission, Marriage).  Today, Vince is known as one of the world’s leading sales and marketing fitness authorities. Working with online entrepreneurs and business thought-leaders in his high-level 7-Figure Mastermind, Vince coaches his clients to quickly scale their businesses and take a quantum leap, both mentally and financially. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

When asking people what they put in their coffee, butter probably wouldn’t seem like the most popular response. For health aficionados like Dave Asprey, however, it’s the key ingredient. Founder and CEO of the multi-million dollar Bulletproof empire, Dave Asprey is creator of revolutionary energy drink, Bulletproof Coffee, and 5-time New York Times bestselling author of the Bulletproof health-book series. He is renowned as the Father of Biohacking, which uses science and technology to devise dietary and lifestyle changes for improved physical and cognitive functions. Today, Dave will map out the story of his Bulletproof Empire, starting from the roots of his family’s scientific legacy, all the way to his life-changing journey to Tibet, where the concept for  Bulletproof Coffee was born. Since its inception, Bulletproof Coffee has taken the world by storm, publicly endorsed by celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Shailene Woodley, Ed Sheeran, and Maya Rudolph. Dave currently awaits the release of his new book, Fa

Today we chat with Kevin Ramsey, founder of Warren James. Kevin's company creates merchandise for digital celebrities and he has actually seen a ton of success in the midst of the COVID pandemic. In this episode we cover some updates on the business since I last talked to him over a year ago, and we talk about the difference between lag / lead goals and how to be an effective goal setter. If you want to check out Kevin's episode just tap here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

Today, we sit down with Melissa Urban, co-founder and CEO of Whole30, a movement that promotes healthy dieting  through a 30-day program cutting out foods such as grains, soy, legumes, and dairy.  A 6 -time New York Times bestselling author, Melissa has been featured in the New York Times, People, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Dr. Oz, and Good Morning America. She was also ranked #19 on Greatist’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness. After spending most of her 20s as an addict, Melissa turned her life around at 26.   With the help of her personal trainer, she went on a 30-day diet which later inspired the start of Whole30. Since then, Melissa has been working to serve the needs of her community,  focusing on helping people sustain their health for the long-term.. [trigger warning: sexual assault, drug addiction, self-harm] Relevant Links Melissa Urban’s Linkedin Melissa Urban’s Instagram Whole30 Website Whole30 Instagram Whole30 Linkedin Whole30 Facebook CrossFit.com The Paleo Di

Today I welcome Spencer Kahn, a Finding Founders editor, on the show to talk about how to remember things more easily. I put him through a series of tests that effectively increases the amount of information he can remember! The base rule of this lesson? Tell a crazy story! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

Today, we sit down with Sarah Petty, founder of Sarah Petty Photography, a successful photography business specializing in portraiture and Joy of Marketing, which teaches photographers how to increase their profitability. She has also co-authored Worth Every Penny: Build a Business That Thrills Your Customers and Still Charge What You’re Worth and hosts the Worth Every Penny Podcast. Sarah grew up in Illinois with a love for sports and eventually played division-one volleyball at the University of Memphis, where she majored in marketing. It was during a tumultuous time in Sarah’s pregnancy that she realized the importance of freedom and flexibility to pursue motherhood alongside her professional goals. This realization drew her towards her entrepreneurial lifestyle today. Relevant Links Sarah Petty’s LinkedIn Sarah Petty’s Facebook Sarah Petty’s Instagram Joy of Marketing Website Joy of Marketing Facebook Page Sarah Petty Photography Book - Worth Every Penny: Build a Business That Thrills Your Custom

Today I welcome my sister and Finding Founders editor, Sophia Donner, on the show to talk about how to speed read. I put her through a series of tests that actually increases her reading speed in just 15 minutes! We learned all this from Jim Kwik's recent book, Limitless. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

What failures have shaped you into the person you are now? It’s an easy question to ask, but a hard one to answer. Yet for Omar Zenhom, it’s the question behind all of his successes today. In this episode, we sit down with Omar Zenhom, founder of Webinar Ninja, an online platform that expedites the configuration of large-scale webinars, and host of the award-winning $100 MBA Podcast, which provides aspiring entrepreneurs with free, daily doses of real-world business advice. While Omar may seem like he’s already learned all he needed to succeed, there was a time when he too had a lot to learn about entrepreneurship. And his best teacher at the time? Failure. Join us as we explore Omar’s entrepreneurial journey, starting from his Long Island roots growing up in an Egyptian-American immigrant family, to his earlier career experiences in Egypt and Dubai, and finally to the momentary reset behind his return to the Big Apple, where his long-lasting passion for teaching fostered his success with Webinar Ninja and

Today I talk with Jeff Harry about how we can make our remote work more fun. So much of our lives is over Zoom and Slack, so Jeff is coming in to give us some advice. Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around addressing toxicity in the workplace. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

Today, we sit down with Max Hertan, founder of Megaphone Marketing and Telstra Business Award Finalist. Since starting the company in 2012, Max has helped businesses optimize their advertising conversion rates and buffed up their social media presences. He also runs a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers where he documents learning a new skill every 30 days, featuring challenges from learning the violin to juggling. So press play and listen to Max explain the whole journey. Starting as a mischievous elementary schooler who prank called a fire department, Max became the creator of a Uni Party Listing service that has attracted over 50,000 people from across Australia, and ultimately scaled his marketing skills into a global agency that has generated over a billion dollars in revenue for its clients. Relevant Links Megaphone Marketing Website: https://megaphonemarketing.com.au/ Max’s Monthly Youtube Challenges: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4b3OepbY-yWGZhUAauK0mtud_W0enSo7 How to Win Fri

Today I talk with Joanna Vargas about the book Growth Hacker Marketing. We analyze Uber's strategies, talk about Joanna's business ventures, and explore the importance of a customer avatar. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

This is the last episode in our series on Puerto Rican Entrepreneurs and today, we sit down with Sebastian Vidal. Sebastian is the founder of Parallel 18, a start-up accelerator that provides mentors and resources for aspiring Puerto Rican and international entrepreneurs. At Parallel 18, Sebastian has served as a judge and participant for many start-up focused events, including SXSW, Stanford Ignite, and the MIT Innovation Awards Español. Recently, Sebastian was invited to be the standing Chief Innovation Officer at the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust. Born and raised in Chile, Sebastian has always been immersed in numerous cultures. From studying at a predominantly French-populated school in his hometown, to traveling through the Asia-Pacific, Middle Eastern, and European regions in early adulthood, to working in global wine export, and now, heading a Puerto Rican start-up accelerator, it’s no surprise that Sebastian possesses a well-rounded aptitude for cultural understanding and global cu

Today I talk to a member of the Finding Founders design team, Shruti Ramanand, about how we can be more productive with less work. We discuss the concept of the Pomodoro and how we can apply it to our lives to instantly become more productive! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

This is the second installment of our Puerto Rico series where we are trying to explore how destruction sews the seeds of opportunity and growth. And Carlos embodies this idea perfectly. Today, we sit down with Carlos Goyco, founder of Libros787, an online bookstore focused on selling books by Puerto Rican authors.  Rather than letting the winds of disaster pin him to the ground, Carlos’ love for his community mobilized him to create Libros 787, an online bookstore focused on selling books by Puerto Rican authors. He started the company as a passion project to help his country in the aftermath of disaster, but after winning over $70K from multiple accelerator programs, Libros 787 has become much more than a hobby. It’s a way for Carlos to spread the treasure of Puerto Rican culture. And his love for his country started young, in the town of Ponce. Relevant Links Libros 787 website: https://libros787.com/ Libros 787 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/libros787/ The Facts: Hurricane Maria’s effect on