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1588: 40 Red Flags Killing Your Business Growth (and How to Scale Without Losing Your Soul!) w/ Jeri Larsen
Are you so focused on growth that you're accidentally breaking the very things that made your business special? In this episode, we sit down with Jeri Larsen, a former C-suite executive turned founder of Manage for Good. Jeri reveals why the traditional, siloed approach to people, operations, and growth is a recipe for disaster during scale. She provides a masterclass on how to navigate the painful but necessary "inflection points" of growth by building a solid foundation first. This episode is
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1588
Oct. 8, 2026
1588: 40 Red Flags Killing Your Business Growth (and How to Scale Without Losing Your Soul!) w/ Jeri Larsen
Are you so focused on growth that you're accidentally breaking the very things that made your business special? In this episode, we sit down with Jeri Larsen, a former C-suite executive turned founder of Manage for Good. Jeri reveals why the traditional, siloed approach to people, operations, and growth is a recipe for disaster during scale. She provides a masterclass on how to navigate the painful but necessary "inflection points" of growth by building a solid foundation first. This episode is
1587
Oct. 7, 2026
1587: The Concierge Approach: Combining High-Tech with High-Touch for Unbeatable Service w/ Ali Benslimane
Ever felt like your corporate experience puts you in a box? Think again. This episode features Ali Benslimane, a tech veteran from Google and Stripe who channeled his experience into solving a deeply human problem: the bureaucratic nightmare of moving to another country. Ali shares how he and his co-founder built Aelos, a company that combines high-tech efficiency with a high-touch concierge service to help Americans relocate to France. This episode is a masterclass in leveraging your background
1586
Oct. 6, 2026
1586: The "Not Right Now" Idea: How to Prioritize Marketing for Maximum Profit w/ Izzy Sapien
Are you making marketing decisions based on gut feelings and chasing "good ideas" that never seem to move the needle? In this episode, growth strategist Izzy Sapien breaks down why this intuition-driven approach is the very thing keeping so many businesses stuck in the $2-5 million "no man's land." She reveals the critical shift from relying on grit to implementing disciplined, data-informed frameworks that create real momentum. This episode is a masterclass for any founder feeling the pressure
1585
Oct. 5, 2026
1585: The Starving Artist is a Myth: This Viola Virtuoso Has Built an Empire in Tech & Music w/ Drew Alexander Forde
In this episode, Brian sits down with Drew Alexander Forde, the world-renowned musician known as "That Viola Kid" who has masterfully blended artistic excellence with sharp entrepreneurial instincts. Drew shares his incredible journey from playing viola in NYC subways to performing with legends like Adele and Kanye West, and how those experiences forged his business mindset. This isn't just a story about music; it's a masterclass in turning a passion into a multi-faceted career, building a perso
1584
Oct. 4, 2026
1584: I've NEVER heard anyone talk about this! STEAL THIS for your business!
We spend countless hours perfecting our "welcome mat" — our onboarding sequences, sales calls, and initial client experience. But what happens when a client is on their way out? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on a strategy he’s never heard anyone else discuss in nearly 20 years of entrepreneurship: the offboarding plan. He argues that the way you handle the end of a client relationship is the ultimate test of your integrity and the most powerful, overlooked opportunity
1583
Oct. 2, 2026
1583: What's something you LET GO OF that was a great decision!? (A special fall COLLAB EPISODE!)
In this special Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur, eight founders come together to answer one deeply personal question: Have you ever been afraid to give something up, only for it to turn out to be a great decision? You'll hear from Sheri Roder, Nicholas Cook, Brandon Pankey, David Beltran, John Lunsford, Raamon Newman, Drew Mehta, and Zeyno Dodd, as they each open up about the identity, title, plan, or old way of doing things they were scared to release — and what it gave t
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Ben Affleck on AI, Hollywood Economics, and Why Better Incentives Build Better Businesses
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