Best Startabusiness Podcasts (2025)

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1287: From Bride-to-Be to CEO: How Wedding Stress Built a Thriving Company w/ Hannah Roze 32:52

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Frustrated by her own overwhelming wedding planning experience filled with endless spreadsheets and email threads, Hannah Roze turned her pain point into Plannerd, a modern wedding planning platform. This episode is a masterclass in building a business with intention and strategy. Hannah breaks down her journey from identifying a problem she knew s…

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1286: SEO is Dead? Think Again. How AI Supercharged the Fundamentals w/ Francois Bergeron & James Binda 36:10

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In a marketing world filled with Lambo-driving influencers and "get rich quick" schemes, Francois Bergeron and James Binda are a breath of fresh air. The brothers and co-founders of Digital Aspect Marketing join the show to cut through the noise and deliver the truth about what actually works. They debunk the "SEO is dead" myth, revealing how AI is…

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1285: Stop Solving Problems... and Start Making Things Better! Here’s How w/ Andrea Finck 31:09

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Ever feel like you have too many ideas and not enough time? Multipreneur Andrea Finck is here to show you how to turn that creative energy into a thriving business ecosystem. In this episode, Andrea shares her incredible journey from a corporate career to launching three distinct businesses—Lightsome, Home Watch Madison, and Finding Flow Feng Shui—…

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1284: From GED to Harvard: How this Founder is Using AI to Disrupt College Admissions w/ Jane Alexander 33:37

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In this episode, Brian sits down with Jane Alexander, the founder and CEO of Emma Advisor, an AI-powered platform transforming the chaotic college admissions process. Jane shares how her own unconventional journey—from homeschool in rural Idaho to graduate work at Harvard—inspired her to build a tool that makes college guidance accessible to all fa…

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1283: Why Waiting 15 Years Was His Best Move... and How He Built a 40K+ LinkedIn Audience w/ Troy Fine 34:08

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In this powerful episode, Troy Fine, co-founder of Fine Assurance, shares his incredible journey from a 15-year career in cybersecurity to launching his own firm. Motivated by a desire to honor his entrepreneurial father and live a life without regret, Troy unpacks the patient, calculated approach he took to build a business that serves his life, n…

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1282: The Lost Art of the Business Plan... How to Tell a Story That Gets Your Business Funded w/ Claire Pickens 32:41

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Tired of thinking of your business plan as just another piece of bureaucratic paperwork? In this episode, 30-year business veteran and planning expert Claire Pickens flips the script, revealing how your business plan is actually a living, breathing document that holds the key to your success and funding. She breaks down why the passion, story, and …

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1281: The 7-Pillar Framework That Runs My 5 Businesses (And Yours Too) 23:51

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Ever wonder if your business could survive, let alone thrive, if you took two weeks completely offline? In this game-changing Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on the single biggest difference between a business that owns you and a business that gives you freedom: systems. He shares a personal story of being totally disconnected fro…

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1280: Unlock SCALE & Growth by Fixing Your Financial Foundation w/ Aubrey Merritt 32:42

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Aubrey Merritt, a serial entrepreneur and financial expert, joins the show to demystify the numbers side of your business. She breaks down why waiting for tax season to look at your finances is a recipe for disaster and reveals how to use your financial data as a strategic tool for explosive growth. This episode is a masterclass in making your fina…

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1279: The "Nvidia-like" Business Model That Built a Top 30 Most Fundable Company w/ Benjamin Shapiro 32:26

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From a tenured engineering professor at University of Maryland to the CEO of a revolutionary deep tech company, Benjamin Shapiro’s journey is a masterclass in calculated risk and strategic innovation. In this episode, Ben pulls back the curtain on Lumenuity, his company that's creating next-generation optics to power everything from our smartphones…

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1278: The 10% Rule: How to Fuel Your Business Growth with Advertising w/ Tyler Martin 30:55

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Ever wonder what separates an ad that gets ignored from one that builds a loyal customer base? It’s not about flashy templates or massive budgets—it’s about psychology and storytelling. In this episode, we dive deep with Tyler Martin, an agency founder who turned a senior-year internship rejection into a thriving advertising business. He breaks dow…

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1277: The Empathy Edge... How to Lead Through Change Without Resistance w/ Rebecca Dhrimaj & Adine Stone 35:36

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In this powerful episode, we're joined by Rebecca Dhrimaj and Adine Stone, the dynamic duo behind The Empathy Collective. They share their incredible journey from being laid off from their corporate roles (where Adine was Rebecca's manager!) to co-founding a change management consultancy built on empathy. They reveal why traditional "change managem…

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1276: He Left a Cushy Wall Street Job to Fix Our Broken Education System w/ Nitin Gour 32:38

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After nearly two decades in the corporate world of tech and finance, Nitin Gour felt a calling for something more meaningful. He realized that traditional education was failing to prepare youth for the real world, leaving a massive gap between academic knowledge and the essential life skills needed to thrive. In this episode, Nitin shares his incre…

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1275: This AI Replaces Your Follow-Up (And Works 24/7) w/ Fitzgerald Light II 33:35

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Tired of leads slipping through the cracks because you’re too busy to follow up? This episode is your solution. We sit down with Fitz Light, a former investment banker and venture capitalist turned AI founder, who became obsessed with solving the universal entrepreneurial problem of dropping the ball. He breaks down how his company, FlightSuite AI,…

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1274: What happens when it's NOT YOU, but it's them!? (Here's why your marketing might not be working...) 19:25

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Do you ever feel like you're pouring money and effort into marketing, only to hear crickets? Do you immediately blame your offer, your copy, or your strategy? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian shares a crucial perspective shift that could change everything: sometimes, it's not you... it's them. Using a hilarious but powerful example of a completel…

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1273: The #1 Reason Traditional Industries are Ripe for AI Disruption w/ Zachary Farkas 32:39

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Army veteran and nation-leading mortgage lender Zachary Farkas saw firsthand the chaos of real estate transactions and decided to do something about it. In this episode, he shares the journey behind founding Relos, an AI-powered platform that automates and simplifies the home-buying process for agents and clients. Zach breaks down how he leveraged …

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1272: The #1 Reason Your Strategic Plan Is Failing (And How to Fix It) w/ Rebecca Shah 32:07

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Entrepreneurs are idea factories, but even the best ideas are worthless without execution. This episode tackles the massive gap between having a vision and making it a reality. Rebecca Shah, an expert in implementation and strategy, joins the show to break down why so many businesses get stuck in the "idea phase." She reveals the critical, often-ov…

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1271: How This Dual PhD is Connecting the Music Industry with AI and Gamification w/ Alan Hegron 31:33

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In this episode, we sit down with Alan Hegron, a dual PhD scientist who traded the research lab for the startup world to solve a major problem in the music industry. Alan shares the incredible story behind Rhythmeet, his new platform designed to connect musicians, venues, and teachers. He breaks down how he’s applying a rigorous, scientific approac…

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1270: Reid Hoffman Says Your Job is Extinct by 2034... Here’s Your Escape Plan w/ Jess Lane 31:33

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Feeling stuck, burned out, or trapped by the "golden handcuffs" of a corporate job? This episode is your permission slip to design a new future. Guest Jess Lane, founder of The Full Cup Co., shares her powerful story of being laid off from a unicorn tech company and turning that crisis into a catalyst for purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Jess break…

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1269: Why Being Your Own Stakeholder is a Superpower w/ Mike Conway 32:50

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After nearly two decades in the high-stakes tech and finance industries, Mike Conway traded his corporate career for the entrepreneurial grind. He’s now the founder and CEO of Arcodo, a SaaS platform designed to help indie game developers plan, manage, and launch their games. In this episode, Mike shares the raw and real journey of bootstrapping a …

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1268: Growth Isn't Guesswork: The Blueprint for Predictable Revenue w/ Jen Manswell 34:26

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In this powerhouse episode, revenue growth architect Jen Manswell dismantles the myth that business growth is a game of chance. With the powerful mantra "growth isn't guesswork," Jen shares her framework for building predictable, scalable, and repeatable revenue systems. She reveals why connecting marketing, sales, and finance is non-negotiable for…

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1267: Is it all plugged in? This is the truth about successful vs. unsuccessful entrepreneurs, podcasters, authors, etc... 20:54

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Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs can launch a podcast, website, or social media channel and see immediate traction, while others do the same things for months or even years with nothing to show for it? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian Lofrumento dives deep into one of the most common—and costly—misunderstandings in business: the difference betw…

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1266: Stop Frankenstein-ing Your Tech Stack... Here's A Guide to Custom Solutions w/ Victoria Balkissoon & Matthew Proetsch 32:33

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In this episode, Brian sits down with Victoria Balkissoon and Matthew Proetsch, the co-founders of NightShift Codes, a software engineering company that started by helping local businesses streamline their operations. They share their incredible journey from working as civilian scientists for the U.S. Navy to building a thriving company that solves…

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1265: Your Next AI Engineer is an AI: The Future of Automation & Custom Models w/ Eshan Chordia 31:05

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In a world saturated with general AI tools like ChatGPT, Eshan Chordia is carving a new path for entrepreneurs. As the founder and CEO of Impulse AI, he's on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence and make it a powerful, accessible tool for everyone—no coding skills required. This episode dives deep into the world of custom AI, explaining w…

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1264: From Pennies a Day to a $2M/year Business (and the REALITIES of growth!) w/ Tim Cassidy 41:16

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Tim Cassidy shares his incredible journey from a 14-year career as a "clipboard commando" for the federal government to co-founding Online CE Credits, a seven-figure online education platform. Tim gets brutally honest about the realities of scaling a business, detailing the inflection points, the mental toll, and the near-crippling fear that comes …

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1263: The Counterintuitive Secret to Attracting Everything in Business w/ Garrett Paul 31:16

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Tired of only talking to your accountant during the stressful tax season? Garrett Paul is here to completely change your perspective. With a powerhouse background in sales, Garrett brings a unique, growth-oriented mindset to the world of accounting as the co-founder of a CPA and Business Advisory firm. He reveals how pairing complementary skills—li…