Best Closers.io Podcasts (2025)

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From Burnout to 6 Figures: Scaling an Online Fitness Empire with Tobias Young 21:52

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23h ago21:52

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Tobias Young, a 26-year veteran of the fitness industry and the founder of TNT Fit Pro Coaching. Tobias shares his incredible journey from working long hours as an in-person trainer and gym manager to pioneering online fitness coaching 16 years ago. He delves into the pi…

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From Viral LinkedIn Satire to a LUXE Creative Agency: The Elliott Stafford Story 25:08

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Elliott Stafford, the innovative founder behind LUXE Creative Agency and Elliot's Pages. Elliott shares her remarkable journey from being a collegiate soccer player and model juggling multiple service jobs to discovering her passion in the User-Generated Content (UGC) space. …

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Amplifying Marginalized Voices: Dr. Izdihar Jamil's Mission for Visibility 16:15

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we are joined by Dr. Izdihar Jamil, a computer scientist turned #1 best-selling author and media strategist. Dr. Jamil shares her powerful origin story, which began with a PhD program in England and a move to the US that was marked by painful experiences of prejudice. These events became the …

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Beyond Strategy: Building a Business from a Place of Authentic Alignment with Anna Lily Annette 21:49

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we meet Anna Lily Annette, transformational coach and founder of the Edelweiss Academy of Mastery. Anna shares her remarkable 25-year journey from teaching business simulations for Fortune 500 companies to creating her own pioneering academy. She delves into the core of her work, which blends…

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The Toolbox for Transition: Helping Technical Talent Find Purpose-Driven Work 26:31

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Lars Gerull, M.Sc, ACC, the insightful founder of Toolbox-Coaching. Lars takes us on his personal journey from a disillusioned mechanical engineer working for giants like BMW and Siemens to discovering his true calling in coaching. He shares the pivotal moments and "mile…

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The Silver Tsunami: Preparing Your Business for a Multi-Million Dollar Exit with David Pennington 28:31

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with David Pennington, PhD, founder of Penn Coaching & Consulting. With over three decades of leadership experience, David shares his powerful GAIN framework designed to help business leaders move from being overwhelmed to strategic. He delves into how founders often become the bo…

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Passion to Print: The Storehouse Media Group Story 22:44

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Sherrie Price Clark, the founder and CEO of Storehouse Media Group. Sherrie shares her incredible journey from a career in NYPD and counseling to becoming a powerhouse in the publishing world. She reveals how her company was born not from a grand plan, but from a series …

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From Rock Bottom to Building an Empire: The Better After Baby Story 24:18

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Tori Whitaker, the founder and CEO of Better After Baby. Tori shares her powerful journey from being a collegiate athlete to a single mother facing homelessness, and how she channeled her passion for fitness and personal experience into a mission to help mothers reclaim their…

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From Designer to AI Pioneer: Carl Roose on Building Mind Team 23:47

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Carl Roose, the innovative founder behind Mindteam | AI Strategy and Consulting. Carl shares his fascinating journey from a career in graphic design at a non-profit to becoming a pioneering AI consultant, a role that barely existed just a few years ago. He delves into th…

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Cutting Through the ESG Noise: A Strategist's Guide to Authentic Sustainability 23:41

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Florian Schleicher, the strategic mind behind FUTURESTRATEGIES. Florian takes us through his remarkable journey from marketing roles at major brands like McDonald's and Greenpeace to scaling the anti-food-waste app Too Good To Go in Austria. He reveals the core insight t…

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Building an Inc. 5000 Company on Empathy and Innovation with Nathan Strum 23:50

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Nathan Strum, the founder and CEO of Abby Connect. Nathan takes us back to the company's origins in 2005, detailing its evolution from a traditional executive suite and human-based virtual receptionist service into an Inc. 5000 company now pioneering AI-powered business commu…

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Mindset to Market: Scaling Your Business with Holistic Coach Deborah C. Smith 30:30

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we are joined by Deborah C. Smith, a holistic business coach and women's health advocate. Deborah shares her incredible journey from launching New York's first mobile juice truck to empowering women solopreneurs to build authentic and profitable online businesses. She delves into the origins …

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From Laid Off to Launched: How Jennifer Chou Made $6K in a Day with a Course 18:26

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we meet Jennifer Chou, the innovative force behind Vegan Tech Nomad. Jennifer shares her journey from being laid off from a growth marketing role at a startup to rapidly building a six-figure, diversified online business. She reveals how she leveraged her authentic content and ADHD diagnosis …

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Shifting the Paradigm: How to Think Bigger in Real Estate with Georgy Marrero 26:39

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we dive into the journey of Georgy Marrero, the founder of Equis Capital. Georgy shares his incredible transition from an AI engineer at Meta to building a formidable commercial real estate portfolio. He reveals how the principles from "Rich Dad Poor Dad" planted an early seed, leading him fr…

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Breaking the Revenue Plateau: Empowering Women in Business with Nadine Keller 20:59

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we are joined by Nadine Keller, the founder of Precision Sales Accelerator. Nadine takes us on her journey from a high-powered director of marketing at a global bank to becoming an independent consultant, and finally to her pivotal decision during the pandemic to pivot her expertise towa…

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Building Trust and Fitness with Fern Boughton-Smith 20:37

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Fern Boughton-Smith, the resilient founder behind Ferns Fitness. Fern opens up with incredible vulnerability about the personal struggles that became the catalyst for her business. She shares her difficult journey with body image and a dangerous encounter with a fad weight-loss p…

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The $100M Offer for Coaches: Creating Irresistible Done-For-You Services 25:42

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Rivaaj Ramjan, the founder of The Online Content Creator. Rivaaj shares his incredible journey from a 25-year career in hospitality to becoming an award-winning agency owner. The pivotal moment came when he struggled for two years to build an online program for students, unco…

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The People Skills Gap: How Angie J. is Coaching the Next Generation of Leaders 22:57

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Angie J, the founder and CEO of Proambitious. Angie shares her journey from a decade-long career in human resources and learning & development, where she trained over 25,000 managers, to launching her own coaching company. She discusses the universal patterns of miscommunicat…

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Aligning Career and Life with Your Innate Design with Krystal Kohlberg 19:55

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n this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we meet Krystal Kohlberg, the founder of Monro Musings. Krystal shares her journey from a youth athlete who noticed a critical gap in mental skills training to a performance psychology expert with a doctorate. She discusses how she combines her scientific background with the unique, personaliz…

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The Customer-Driven Course Blueprint with Craig Shoemaker 20:07

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Craig Shoemaker, a seasoned online course business coach. Craig shares his fascinating journey from software developer and published course creator to coaching established experts on how to build profitable, brand-aligned online course companies. He delves into the pivotal mo…

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The Foundation of Everything: Building Resilience with Laura Schneider 19:48

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Laura Schneider, the resilient founder behind BodyHormonie and the Better Work Institute. Laura shares her powerful personal journey of overcoming anorexia nervosa and depression, which became the catalyst for her mission to revolutionize holistic health. She discusses the critic…

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From Doctoral Studies to 7-Figure CEO: The Unconventional Path of Michelle Griffin, Ph.D. 26:17

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we dive into the unexpected entrepreneurial journey of Michelle Griffin, Ph.D., the founder and CEO of Griffin Resources. What began as a side venture to support her doctoral studies quickly exploded into a multi-seven-figure business. Michelle shares her candid story of accidental entre…

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Monetizing Your Message: Steve Strauss on Landing Corporate Clients 24:30

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Steve Strauss, a best-selling author, USA Today columnist, and one of America's leading small business experts. Steve takes us on a journey from his beginnings in a family-run carpet business to becoming a fired attorney who found his true calling in entrepreneurship. He shar…

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Baking Success Into Leadership: A Conversation with Galen Bingham 25:07

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Galen Bingham, The Leadership Strategist® and founder of Kiln Global Coaching and Consulting. Galen shares his incredible journey from a 22-year corporate career at Coca-Cola, where he was on the path to becoming a Senior VP of Sales, to an unexpected restructuring that led h…

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The Breathwork Blueprint: Healing and High Performance in the Workplace 10:58

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this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Alice Dommert, the visionary founder behind Prasada, a corporate wellness company, and The Infinite Center, focused on breathwork and retreats. Alice shares her incredible journey from being a practicing architect to a wellness entrepreneur after the 2008 economic shift forced her t…

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Building a Sales Culture: Beyond the Sales Team with Karmin Habibi 26:30

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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Karmin Habibi, a sales expert with over 14 years of experience and the founder of Savvy Closer. Karmin shares her incredible journey from accidentally falling into a sales role and initially perceiving it as manipulative to having a paradigm shift that redefined selling as an act of …

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Beyond the NFL: Building a Movement with Jacob Brown of Fail Forward 20:33

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Jacob Brown, founder of failforward. Jacob shares his powerful journey from a family legacy in the NFL to becoming a transformational speaker and coach. He opens up about the significant personal challenges he overcame, including a battle with alcoholism, and how these experi…

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The Founder's Journey: Scaling a Leadership Advisory Firm with Andy Noon, PhD 23:53

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Andy Noon, PhD, founder and principal of Decatur Street Consulting. Andy shares his journey from two decades inside Fortune 1000 companies to launching his own leadership advisory firm. He delves into the critical importance of effective leadership and succession planning, ex…

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From Hiring Manager to Career Coach: The Story of Interview/Career IQ 21:57

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in this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Eric Cole, the founder of Interview/Career IQ. Eric shares his journey from a 30-year career as a hiring manager in financial services, where he interviewed nearly 1,000 candidates, to launching a platform dedicated to solving a universal problem: interview anxiety. He discus…

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Building a Content Engine: How Shadow Light Studios Accelerates Brand Growth 21:16

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Caleb Alvarez, the founder of Shadow Light Studios. Caleb shares his journey from forgoing college to work at a Waffle House, saving up for his first camera with the simple goal of finding work he was passionate about. He delves into how this passion evolved into a multi-mill…

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Fractional, Not Cheap: Why Quality Executive Assistance is a Worthwhile Investment 27:26

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Ethan Bull, Co-Founder and President of ProAssisting. Ethan delves into his and his wife's extensive background as high-level executive assistants in New York City, working for billion-dollar companies and C-suite executives. He explains the critical gap they identified in th…

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The Universal Blueprint to Scaling Any Business with Robert Indries 23:41

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Robert Indries, an internationally recognized business consultant and serial entrepreneur. Robert delves into the foundational principles that have helped his clients generate over $500 million in business value, emphasizing that the core mechanics of scaling a business are u…

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Pivoting Through Crisis: How Brian Tass Fitness Inc. Thrived in a Pandemic 22:26

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Brian Tass, the founder of Brian Tass Fitness Inc. Brian shares his incredible journey from being a physical education teacher and coach to building a highly successful online fitness business. He delves into the pivotal moment when a school district downsizing forced him to …

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Hiring Beyond the Gut: A Data-Driven Approach to Leadership with Barry Conchie 19:25

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we are joined by Barry Conchie, an internationally recognized leadership expert and founder of Conchie Associates. Barry delves into the startling inefficiencies and unscientific methods that plague corporate hiring, especially at the executive level. He shares the data-driven philosophy behi…

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Selling Like a Leader: Dollars, Percentages & AI-Powered Strategy 30:59

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, Tony J. Hughes, co-founder and CEO of Sales IQ Global, shares his journey from running his own business and entering sales in the telecommunications and tech sectors to leading Sales IQ Global. He explains how brutal honesty about product–market fit, identifying the right Ideal Customer Profi…

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From Corporate Sales to Heart-Led CEO: Gemma Rosbiffi's Entrepreneurial Leap 20:14

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Gemma Rosbiffi, the founder of Heart Led Sales Coaching. Gemma shares her fascinating journey from a decade in high-pressure corporate sales, including travel and real estate, to becoming a new mom and entrepreneur. This life change inspired her to launch a business that aligns w…

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Rethinking Wealth: How Mark Willis Helps Business Owners Build Financial Certainty 18:55

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Mark Willis, CFP founder of Lake Growth Financial Services. Mark shares his powerful origin story, detailing how the 2008 financial crisis and his own personal financial struggles—including six figures of student loan debt—served as the catalyst for creating a firm dedicated …

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Building Thriving Workplace Cultures with Victoria Canham 21:35

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Victoria Canham, founder of Victoria Canham Consultancy. Victoria shares her journey from working in financial services compliance to discovering her passion for the human side of change management. She discusses what motivated her to start her own global coaching and people …

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Blending Data & Creativity: Elle Kolb's Formula for Authentic Marketing 12:02

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Elle Kolb, the founder of Kolb Creative Digital Marketing. Elle shares her journey from freelancer to full-time agency owner, detailing how she identified a unique gap in the market for a marketing agency that masterfully blends data-driven results with authentic, high-q…

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From Burnout to Balance: Building a Sustainable Wellness Business with Emma Morales 16:51

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Emma Morales, certified wellness coach and founder of Vital Fit Pro. Emma shares her powerful personal journey from experiencing modern-day burnout as a busy professional to founding a business dedicated to sustainable wellness. She opens up about the moment she realized her …

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The Guide from the Side: How Tiffany O. Drives Transformation Without the "Alphabet Soup 21:23

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Tiffany O., the visionary founder and CEO of Virtual Partner. Tiffany takes us on a journey from her beginnings as an executive assistant supporting global teams before remote work was mainstream to becoming a trusted advisor in the C-suite. She shares the pivotal moment a le…

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From Corporate Burnout to Purpose-Driven Coaching with Will Samson 18:39

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we meet Will Samson, founder of the executive coaching and corporate training firm Will Samson International. Will shares his powerful journey from climbing the corporate ladder to a point of profound personal misery, leading him to launch his company in the tumultuous month of March 2020. He…

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Engineering Markets: How Omar Khateeb Helps MedTech Startups Drive Adoption 28:09

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Omar M. Khateeb, the visionary founder behind Khateeb & Co (soon to be MarketCraft.ai). Omar shares his unique journey from medical device sales and marketing leader to building a leading consultancy that helps MedTech startups engineer market adoption. He delves into the cri…

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Automate to Elevate: Scaling Your Business with Human Creativity and AI with Ethan King 34:51

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Ethan King, the visionary founder and CEO of SimpleSuccess.ai. Ethan shares his incredible journey from an art student launching a collegiate e-commerce site to a seasoned entrepreneur who leveraged automation to save and double his business during a legal crisis. He delves i…

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From Recruiter to Coach: Building a Community for Purpose-Driven Salespeople with Paty Araiza 16:06

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Paty Araiza, the founder of ISA-Recruiting. Paty takes us back to the beginning, sharing how her passion for nurturing and empowering people—first discovered through tutoring and teaching—evolved through her extensive career as a sales and enablement manager. She identif…

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Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business on Genuine Relationships with Ed Forteau 21:08

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Ed Forteau, founder of the digital marketing agency EdForteau.com. Ed shares his fascinating journey from a corporate engineer to a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in marketing and sales. He delves into the core philosophy behind his work: the critical …

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Scaling Globally from Taiwan: The Growth Hackers Story with Jonathan Aufray 15:54

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Jonathan Aufray, the founder and CEO of the global growth marketing agency Growth Hackers. Jonathan shares his incredible journey from France to building a successful business in Taiwan, detailing the initial pivot from targeting the local Taiwanese startup scene to serving S…

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Betting on Yourself: How a Health Scare Launched an AI Venture 22:14

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this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Dennis Suttles, the founder and CEO of Cool AI Guy. Dennis shares his incredible journey from a 30-year career in restaurant hospitality management, which was upended by a near-fatal health scare, to becoming a solopreneur fully immersed in the world of AI. He discusses the pivo…

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From 350 Founder Interviews to a SaaS Breakthrough: The Nick Tomic Story 20:24

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Nick Tomic, the founder of FaceToFace.io. Nick shares his fascinating journey from dropping out of high school to becoming a data analyst, where he first identified a critical flaw in how businesses handle leads. He discusses his deep dive into understanding product-market fi…

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The $19 Validation Test That Launched a Million-Dollar Coaching Business 23:59

13d ago23:59

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Dave Kline, founder and CEO of MGMT Accelerator. Dave shares his incredible journey from a 25-year corporate career at giants like Moody's and Bridgewater Associates to taking the leap into entrepreneurship. He recounts the pivotal moment he and his wife decided to buy a busi…