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1502: The "Bad Idea" That Birthed a $2M Supercar w/ Nikita Bridan
Nikita Bridan, co-founder and CEO of Oilstainlab, joins the show to share how he and his twin brother went from designing concept cars for major OEMs to building their own—the ones the big corporations were too scared to make. They call it building "the bad ideas," and it led them to create the Half-11: a stunningly raw, retro-futuristic supercar with a swappable EV or gas powertrain. This episode is a masterclass in visionary thinking, brand building, and outright industry disruption. For any e
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1502
June 30, 2026
1502: The "Bad Idea" That Birthed a $2M Supercar w/ Nikita Bridan
Nikita Bridan, co-founder and CEO of Oilstainlab, joins the show to share how he and his twin brother went from designing concept cars for major OEMs to building their own—the ones the big corporations were too scared to make. They call it building "the bad ideas," and it led them to create the Half-11: a stunningly raw, retro-futuristic supercar with a swappable EV or gas powertrain. This episode is a masterclass in visionary thinking, brand building, and outright industry disruption. For any e
1501
June 29, 2026
1501: The 5 Types of "Stuck" Holding Entrepreneurs Back (And How to Break Free) w/ Sheri Roder
Feeling overwhelmed, directionless, or just plain stuck? In this episode, corporate-leader-turned-founder Sheri Roder of Get Unstuck HQ breaks down the exact reasons why so many entrepreneurs hit a wall. Drawing on decades of experience in high-stakes corporate environments, Sheri reveals her powerful framework for identifying the type of "stuck" you're in—whether you're spinning with too many ideas or stretched too thin to make progress. This episode is a masterclass in self-awareness and strat
1500
June 28, 2026
1500: This has been the hardest episode to record...
Ever find yourself chasing the next big number — the first $10K month, 1,000 followers, or a major anniversary — only to feel like the goalpost just keeps moving? In this special Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on a massive milestone: the 1500th episode of the show. But this isn't a typical celebration. Instead, Brian gets vulnerable about why milestones are completely artificial and why chasing them can be a trap. He explores how the real magic isn't in hitting the big number,
1499
June 26, 2026
1499: NO ONE tells us what to do in this in between period...
After a full week exploring the four entrepreneurial seasons — Planting, Growth, Pruning, and Harvest — Brian is pulling back the curtain on the most challenging, misunderstood, and crucial phase of them all: the transition. It's the messy, uncertain space between the seasons where the old rules no longer work, but the new ones haven't revealed themselves yet. In this reflective solo episode, Brian argues that this "in-between" period, which often feels like failure or imposter syndrome, is actu
1498
June 25, 2026
1498: Your biggest WINS might just be your biggest THREAT!
Everyone dreams of harvest season—the wins, the validation, the feeling that all your hard work has finally paid off. But what if this celebrated season is actually the most dangerous one for an entrepreneur? In this final episode of the Entrepreneurial Seasons miniseries, Brian Lofrumento pulls back the curtain on the harvest. He reveals why success always looks obvious in hindsight, why the public only ever sees the fruit and not the roots, and the critical danger of celebrating so much that y
1497
June 24, 2026
1497: GOOD IDEAS MUST BE REMOVED! (Sometimes... and here's why...)
We've been taught that success in business is about addition—more clients, more products, more opportunities. But what if the biggest breakthroughs come from what you remove? In this powerful solo episode, Brian dives into "pruning season," the most overlooked and misunderstood phase of entrepreneurship. He reveals why letting go of good ideas, firing "PITA" clients, and saying no to opportunities is not a sign of failure, but a strategic move to build a stronger, healthier, and more focused bus
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