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1443: Stop Hoping, Start Building: A Systems-First Approach to Growth w/ Derek Bryant

Tired of marketing and sales feeling like two separate, warring departments? In this episode, Derek Bryant, founder of Vantage Analytics Group, dismantles the siloed thinking that creates "leaky pipelines" in so many business...

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Recent Episodes

1443: Stop Hoping, Start Building: A Systems-First Approach to Growth w/ Derek Bryant
April 22, 2026

1443: Stop Hoping, Start Building: A Systems-First Approach to Growth w/ Derek Bryant

Tired of marketing and sales feeling like two separate, warring departments? In this episode, Derek Bryant, founder of Vantage Analytics Group, dismantles the siloed thinking that creates "leaky pipelines" in so many business...
1442: The ANATOMI Framework: How to Diagnose and Fix Any Business Problem w/ Mario Damasceno
April 21, 2026

1442: The ANATOMI Framework: How to Diagnose and Fix Any Business Problem w/ Mario Damasceno

Ever wonder what separates enterprise-level giants from the rest of us? It often comes down to access to high-level strategic thinking. In this episode, Mario Damasceno of MainSquare pulls back the curtain on the world of pri...
1441: "New Levels, New Devils": Master Your Money to Scale Your Business w/ Shannon Sheridan
April 20, 2026

1441: "New Levels, New Devils": Master Your Money to Scale Your Business w/ Shannon Sheridan

Are you a "Chief Everything Officer" drowning in the day-to-day chaos of your business, pushing finances and taxes to the back burner? This episode is your lifeline. Shannon Sheridan, founder of The CEO Edge, joins us to demy...
1440: If you want success, THIS is exactly how to grab it!
April 19, 2026

1440: If you want success, THIS is exactly how to grab it!

Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—trying strategies, launching ideas, taking action—but nothing seems to “work”? In the final episode of Brian’s special 7-day solo series, he shares the most important (and leas...
1439: This opened up EVERY sales opportunity for me...
April 17, 2026

1439: This opened up EVERY sales opportunity for me...

Ever feel like you’re holding back your best ideas, worried that if you give away too much, no one will ever pay you? In this episode of Brian’s special 7-day solo series, he shares a counterintuitive strategy that made selli...
1438: Tesla does this... and you and I can steal it for the ULTIMATE market validation
April 16, 2026

1438: Tesla does this... and you and I can steal it for the ULTIMATE market validation

Ever feel like you’re spending weeks—or even months—building something, only to launch it and hear… crickets? In this episode of Brian’s special 7-day solo series, he shares one of the most powerful (and uncomfortable) strate...

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How Mario Damasceno Transforms Middle Market Investing with AI Magic
April 22, 2026

How Mario Damasceno Transforms Middle Market Investing with AI Magic

In this edition of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight, Mario Damasceno shares his journey from corporate success to founding MainSquare, a transformative platform for lower middle market investors. Inspired by a pivotal moment in private eq…

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Duolingo’s AI Playbook: How 2 People Built a Breakout Product and What It Means for Every Founder
April 21, 2026

Duolingo’s AI Playbook: How 2 People Built a Breakout Product and Wha…

In a recent interview on Silicon Valley Girl, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn shared a story that feels almost implausible—until you realize it’s already happening.Two employees.No engineering background.No prior knowledge of the subject…

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Client Magnet CRM: Inside Drew Dorenfest’s Revolution in Small Business Marketing
April 20, 2026

Client Magnet CRM: Inside Drew Dorenfest’s Revolution in Small Busine…

Drew Dorenfest's journey from Hollywood video editor to founder of Client Magnet CRM is a testament to embracing change and seizing control. In this Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Spotlight, Drew shares how he transitioned from crafting narratives fo…

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