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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
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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
1546
Aug. 20, 2026
1546: The "Consensus Engine": Your Secret Weapon for AI Accuracy w/ Yousef Ahmad
In an era where AI's trustworthiness is constantly questioned, Yousef Ahmad is pioneering a solution that builds accuracy through agreement. Yousef, the founder of IntakeIQ, reveals how he developed a multi-model AI "consensus engine" to solve a critical problem his wife faced as an attorney: wasting countless hours on unqualified leads. This episode breaks down how leveraging multiple AI agents to debate and verify information can drastically reduce errors and save businesses up to 80% of their
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