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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

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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
1548
Aug. 23, 2026

1548: YOU get sick of you first! (Don't make this mistake!)

Ever feel like you’re constantly shouting into the void, or worse, that you’re boring your audience by saying the same thing over and over? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian Lofrumento shares the single harshest—and most valuable—piece of marketing advice he’s ever received: you need to get sick of your own message. He vulnerably shares his own frustrations, like friends not even knowing he has a podcast after 10 years and 1500+ episodes, to highlight a universal entrepreneurial struggle. This
1547
Aug. 21, 2026

1547: Is Your Growth Chaotic? How to Bring Order and Predictable Revenue w/ Patricia Ballivian

Are you trapped in a cycle of chaotic growth, constantly firefighting instead of focusing on long-term strategy? This episode is your guide to breaking free. We sit down with Patricia Ballivian, the brilliant founder of Altura Strategies, who reveals why the "grow faster at all costs" mentality is a recipe for burnout and failure. Drawing from her unique journey from the fashion retail floor to the high-stakes startup world, Patricia unpacks her powerful framework for scaling smarter, not just f

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Aug. 27, 2026

Sean Cannell’s YouTube Strategy: How to Turn One Video a Week Into a 24/7 Salesperson

For most entrepreneurs, the problem with YouTube advice is simple: it wasn’t made for entrepreneurs. It was made for creators. Creators can obsess over upload schedules, editing techniques, thumbnails, retention graphs, and publishing volume becau…
Aug. 25, 2026

From Homeless to Billionaire: John Paul DeJoria’s Lessons on Rejection, Resilience, and Entrepreneurship

There’s a moment in John Paul DeJoria’s entrepreneurial story that says more about success than the billions that came later. Paul Mitchell was two years old. DeJoria and his business partner had spent those first years fighting to keep the company…
Aug. 23, 2026

Seth Godin on Why Most People Stay Mediocre and How Entrepreneurs Can Break Free

Most entrepreneurs assume getting unstuck requires finding the right tactic. A better marketing strategy. A more productive morning routine. Another book, mentor, framework, or burst of motivation. Seth Godin offers a more uncomfortable possibilit…

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