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1578: Other people’s results are NOT your results!
Ever see someone crushing it with a specific marketing strategy—like Facebook ads, a Shopify store, or podcast interviews—and immediately think, "I need to do that too!"? If so, this Solo Sunday episode is a must-listen. Brian breaks down one of the most common and dangerous mental traps for entrepreneurs: assuming other people's results can predict your own.
Using a powerful behind-the-scenes story from the podcast—where one guest made over $100,000 from their appearance while others made $0—B
Recent Episodes
1578
Sept. 27, 2026
1578: Other people’s results are NOT your results!
Ever see someone crushing it with a specific marketing strategy—like Facebook ads, a Shopify store, or podcast interviews—and immediately think, "I need to do that too!"? If so, this Solo Sunday episode is a must-listen. Brian breaks down one of the most common and dangerous mental traps for entrepreneurs: assuming other people's results can predict your own. Using a powerful behind-the-scenes story from the podcast—where one guest made over $100,000 from their appearance while others made $0—B
1577
Sept. 25, 2026
1577: The skills and things we learn DO pay off... we don't always know when! (COLLAB EPISODE!)
In this special Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur, seven founders come together to answer one deceptively powerful question: What's something you started or learned long ago that's finally paying off? You'll hear from Shawn Sundsvold of GoldBear Media, Nate Hebbert of SelfWare Consulting, Raamon Newman of New Mavericks, Rami Akeela of Nera Systems, David Beltran of Accord Intelligence, Brandon Pankey of Blue Pine Works, Zeyno Dodd of AlgiSense, and Drew Mehta of ThinkFraction
1576
Sept. 24, 2026
1576: The Future of AI Isn't the Model, It's the Control Plane w/ Jake Tao
Everyone is talking about adopting AI, but how do you do it without losing control, breaking the bank, or compromising your company’s data? In this episode, Brian sits down with Jake Tao, a seasoned entrepreneur and former engineering leader at giants like Amazon and Shopify. Jake breaks down the complex world of enterprise AI into simple, actionable strategies. He reveals why being locked into a single AI model is a mistake and how to create a secure, cost-effective AI environment tailored to y
1575
Sept. 23, 2026
1575: Beyond the Resume: How to Hire for Real Capability, Not Keywords w/ Josie Zhang
In a world where AI is making the hiring process feel more broken and impersonal than ever, how can entrepreneurs build teams based on trust and true capability? This episode features Josie Zhang, the founder and CEO of Griting.ai, who is pioneering a new approach. Josie breaks down how AI, when used correctly, can actually build a more trustworthy bridge between companies and talent. She reveals her framework for identifying real human potential beyond the resume, moving past biases to see what
1574
Sept. 22, 2026
1574: The Simple PMO Secret to Making Better, Faster Decisions w/ Noah McCloud
In this episode, Brian sits down with Noah McCloud, the founder of OptiGold PMO, who masterfully translates complex corporate project management principles into actionable strategies for entrepreneurs. Noah shares his journey from managing $600M+ portfolios to taking the leap and building his own business from the ground up. He reveals why most business failures aren't technical but human, rooted in our resistance to change and lack of trust. This episode is a masterclass in mindset, resilience,
1573
Sept. 21, 2026
1573: Solving the 226 Food Decisions You Make Every Day Through Tech, AI, and Data w/ Sushmitha Kanukurthi
Tired of the daily "what's for dinner?" struggle and the mental gymnastics of healthy eating? Sushmitha Kanukurthi, a data scientist with over 20 years of experience at companies like Meta, turned this universal problem into her mission. She founded Nuven, a health-tech platform that acts as your personal AI kitchen assistant. This episode is a masterclass in leveraging deep professional expertise to build a unique, data-driven solution in a crowded market. For any wantrepreneur or entrepreneur,
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Sept. 27, 2026
WHOOP Founder Will Ahmed on the Pivot That Turned a Struggling Startup Into a $10.1 Billion Company
Most startup stories become deceptively simple in hindsight. A founder sees an opportunity. Builds a product. Raises capital. Finds customers. Scales. Will Ahmed’s story with WHOOP is a useful reminder that the reality is usually much messier. Ah…
Sept. 26, 2026
Oprah Winfrey on Finding Your Purpose: The Inner GPS That Can Change Your Life
For entrepreneurs, few questions are more persistent—or more intimidating—than this one: What am I actually supposed to be doing with my life? It can show up when a business is struggling. When a career looks successful from the outside but feels …
Sept. 24, 2026
Tom Cruise on Dreaming Bigger, Outworking Doubt, and Becoming a Lifelong Student
For more than four decades, Tom Cruise has built a career around doing things most people would consider unreasonable. He has hung from airplanes, jumped motorcycles off cliffs, worked with some of the most celebrated filmmakers in the world, and c…