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1554: This is NOT a perfect podcast episode (something happened for the first time...)
Ever created something—a social media post, a proposal, an email—and hesitated to send it because it just wasn't "perfect"? This Solo Sunday, Brian pulls back the curtain on a first-time event in the show's 1,500+ episode history: a brilliant guest interview that will never see the light of day. In this transparent episode, Brian shares the story of why the episode was pulled and the profound lesson it sparked about perfectionism, impact, and the courage to "hit publish." This isn't just a story
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1554
Aug. 30, 2026
1554: This is NOT a perfect podcast episode (something happened for the first time...)
Ever created something—a social media post, a proposal, an email—and hesitated to send it because it just wasn't "perfect"? This Solo Sunday, Brian pulls back the curtain on a first-time event in the show's 1,500+ episode history: a brilliant guest interview that will never see the light of day. In this transparent episode, Brian shares the story of why the episode was pulled and the profound lesson it sparked about perfectionism, impact, and the courage to "hit publish." This isn't just a story
1553
Aug. 28, 2026
1553: From Uber's AI Policy to Your Smart Home: The Future is Here w/ Dr. John Lunsford
Dr. John Lunsford, founder of Tethral and former AI leader at Uber, joins the show for a mind-bending conversation about the true frontier of artificial intelligence: our daily lives. John breaks down how the tech we’ve been promised for decades is finally here, moving beyond simple rules into complex, adaptive reasoning that can manage the "messiness" of human life. This episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs on systems thinking, identifying billion-dollar opportunities in everyday problems
1552
Aug. 27, 2026
1552: The Minimally SELLABLE Product: Why Your MVP is No Longer Good Enough w/ Warren Johnson
If you’re an expert in your field with a game-changing software idea but no idea how to build it, this episode is your roadmap. We’re joined by Warren Johnson, the founder and co-CEO of Plexor Labs, who has cracked the code on turning domain expertise into market-ready products. Warren shares his incredible journey from a nearly two-decade career at Microsoft to becoming a substitute teacher and eventually graduating from Harvard with a master's in education, all of which shaped his unique appro
1551
Aug. 26, 2026
1551: The Hidden Data That Reveals a Leader's True Potential w/ Logan Yonavjak
Tired of making hiring decisions based on gut feelings and resumes that only tell half the story? This episode is your guide to a revolutionary new approach. We sit down with Logan Yonavjak, a two-time founder and CEO of The Readiness Engine, a company that's changing how we understand leadership. Logan breaks down the critical difference between "experience" (where someone has been) and "readiness" (where they can go). She reveals how her company uses AI and developmental psychology to analyze
1550
Aug. 25, 2026
1550: From $5M to $50M: A Fractional CFO’s Secrets to Scaling Smart w/ Nick Piscani
Most entrepreneurs treat finance as a backward-looking chore—something for taxes and compliance. Nick Piscani, founder of MyExec, is here to flip that script. He reveals how to transform your financial data from a historical record into a powerful, forward-looking tool for strategic growth. This episode is a masterclass in using numbers to make smarter decisions, whether you're hiring your first employee, expanding product lines, or planning a future exit. Nick breaks down the complex world of f
1549
Aug. 24, 2026
1549: AI Agents Explained: Moving from "Answers" to "Action" in Your Business w/ Austin Zhang
Tired of AI hype that offers more talk than action? This episode cuts through the noise. Austin Zhang, founder and CEO of SIDUS, reveals the true power of AI for small and mid-sized businesses: agentic workflows. Forget simple chatbots that give you answers; Austin explains how AI agents are systems that actively do the work for you—connecting fragmented data from your CRM, email, and project management tools to execute entire operational workflows with human oversight. This episode is a masterc
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