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1585: The Starving Artist is a Myth: This Viola Virtuoso Has Built an Empire in Tech & Music w/ Drew Alexander Forde
In this episode, Brian sits down with Drew Alexander Forde, the world-renowned musician known as "That Viola Kid" who has masterfully blended artistic excellence with sharp entrepreneurial instincts. Drew shares his incredible journey from playing viola in NYC subways to performing with legends like Adele and Kanye West, and how those experiences forged his business mindset. This isn't just a story about music; it's a masterclass in turning a passion into a multi-faceted career, building a perso
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1585
Oct. 5, 2026
1585: The Starving Artist is a Myth: This Viola Virtuoso Has Built an Empire in Tech & Music w/ Drew Alexander Forde
In this episode, Brian sits down with Drew Alexander Forde, the world-renowned musician known as "That Viola Kid" who has masterfully blended artistic excellence with sharp entrepreneurial instincts. Drew shares his incredible journey from playing viola in NYC subways to performing with legends like Adele and Kanye West, and how those experiences forged his business mindset. This isn't just a story about music; it's a masterclass in turning a passion into a multi-faceted career, building a perso
1584
Oct. 4, 2026
1584: I've NEVER heard anyone talk about this! STEAL THIS for your business!
We spend countless hours perfecting our "welcome mat" — our onboarding sequences, sales calls, and initial client experience. But what happens when a client is on their way out? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on a strategy he’s never heard anyone else discuss in nearly 20 years of entrepreneurship: the offboarding plan. He argues that the way you handle the end of a client relationship is the ultimate test of your integrity and the most powerful, overlooked opportunity
1583
Oct. 2, 2026
1583: What's something you LET GO OF that was a great decision!? (A special fall COLLAB EPISODE!)
In this special Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur, eight founders come together to answer one deeply personal question: Have you ever been afraid to give something up, only for it to turn out to be a great decision? You'll hear from Sheri Roder, Nicholas Cook, Brandon Pankey, David Beltran, John Lunsford, Raamon Newman, Drew Mehta, and Zeyno Dodd, as they each open up about the identity, title, plan, or old way of doing things they were scared to release — and what it gave t
1582
Oct. 1, 2026
1582: The Founder Trait That Matters More Than Talent... and How to Build a Moat to Accelerate Your Success w/ Jaime Pesquera
In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Jaime Pesquera, the CEO and co-founder of the Madrid-based startup accelerator, Jupiter Base. Jaime breaks down the new rules for building a successful business in the age of AI, revealing how founders can create a protective "moat" around their ideas to thrive against fast-moving competition. This conversation is a masterclass for any entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed by the pace of technology. You'll learn how to leverage AI as a growth accelerator,
1581
Sept. 30, 2026
1581: Ambition Without Burnout: The New Rules for High Achievers w/ Kelly Csiszar
Tired of feeling like success has to be a constant, grinding hustle? This episode is your antidote to entrepreneurial burnout. Kelly Csiszar, a former top-performing enterprise sales rep turned executive mindset coach, reveals why more strategies and tactics often fail to produce the results we want. She explains that the real breakthroughs happen when we look inward to understand and rewire the subconscious patterns that drive our behavior. For entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs, this conversatio
1580
Sept. 29, 2026
1580: The AI Lie Detector: How to Know When Your AI is Lying to You w/ Vanja Todorovic
In an era where AI can make or break a business decision, how can you be sure you're getting the truth? Vanja Todorovic, a 25-year financial services veteran, faced this exact problem when AI gave him disastrous advice for his new venture. This experience led him to create MelMat, a patent-pending AI research platform designed to sift through AI "hallucinations" and deliver factually-grounded answers. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who relies on AI for market research, conten
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How Curtis Boortz Redefined Entrepreneurship with Real-World AI Solutions
Curtis Boortz's journey from wantrepreneur to entrepreneur is a testament to innovation and adaptability. As the founder of ForthWrite, Curtis transforms AI adoption for accounting and financial services, blending consulting with software solutions …
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Geoff Charles: The Future of Product Management Is Building the Factory, Not Just the Product
For years, software teams treated engineering capacity as the constraint. Ideas were plentiful. Customer problems were plentiful. Roadmaps were overflowing. The scarce resource was the ability to actually build. AI is beginning to change that equ…
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Bob Iger on Leadership, Reinvention, and the Responsibility of Power
When Bob Iger became CEO of Disney, one of the company's most important businesses was already sending warning signs. Disney Animation — the creative engine that had helped define the company for generations — was struggling. The problem wasn't in…