Best Chris Folayan Podcasts (2025)

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How To Stand Out In A Crowd 50:46

9d ago50:46

50:46

Madeline McQueen talks to host Chris Folayan about how to stand out in a crowd while being your authentic self. With strategies and life lessons. To contact Madeline McQueen please visit https://www.madelinemcqueen.com/

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How can I create a strong brand identity that stands out in a crowded market? 10:12

9d ago10:12

10:12

Learn how to easily and quickly differentiate your business in a crowded market.

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How do I overcome self-doubt and stay motivated during tough times? 10:13

16d ago10:13

10:13

Chris Folayan talks about how to overcome self-doubt and trips you can use to rapidly get the voices in your head to calm down based on your experiences.

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How do successful entrepreneurs manage stress? 11:07

23d ago11:07

11:07

How do successful entrepreneurs manage stress and avoid burnout? We discuss several methods founders can use to reduce stress and build successful companies.

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The Best Virtual Pitch Deck 39:31

30d ago39:31

39:31

Chris Folayan is joined by guest Alex Poor to discuss what you need to do to improve your pitch deck when presenting virtually.

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Your Winning Virtual Persona 34:32

30d ago34:32

34:32

How to Present Yourself Online and Set Up the Best Virtual Pitch Environment with guest Alex Poor

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How do I build a team that shares my vision and values? 9:10

1M ago9:10

9:10

Learn how to build a successful startup team with similar values, mission and visions as the founder.

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How do I scale my business without losing quality or control? 9:13

1M ago9:13

9:13

Chris Folayan talks about different strategies you can use to grow your company to prevent the loss of to much equity during an investment.

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Why isn't my business growing as fast as I expected? 10:49

2M ago10:49

10:49

Chris Folayan discusses what tactics founders can take to improve growth and common mistakes and misconceptions founders make when starting up a company.

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What are the biggest mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make? 8:21

2M ago8:21

8:21

What are the biggest mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make, and how can I avoid them? We discuss the top mistakes and how to avoid them. #mistakes #business #startup #founder

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How can validate my business idea before investing time and money? 12:50

2M ago12:50

12:50

We discuss what steps you can take to ensure you are starting the right business and have the right time and money to ensure it succeeds.

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Why are investors rejecting my pitch? 19:22

2M ago19:22

19:22

We discuss the top reasons why investors do not respond to your cold pitch deck emails, and what you can do to improve your chances.

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Why are so many investors saying NO to me? 20:25

3M ago20:25

20:25

Have you ever wondered what makes an entrepreneur truly stand out to investors? 💡Funding is not just about having a great idea investors look for specific traits that separate fundable founders from the rest. After years of investing in startups and building businesses, I’ve identified 8 key qualities that investors actively seek:🔥 Attitude – The r…

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What’s the One Thing You Wish You Knew Before Starting Your Business? 11:31

3M ago11:31

11:31

What’s the One Thing You Wish You Knew Before Starting Your Business? Great question There are so many so I will not limit this to one, but if I had to pick a few game-changers, here’s what I’d tell my past self:🎯 Set Clear Goals – Goals aren’t just milestones; they’re fuel. Having clear, motivating goals will keep you pushing forward when challeng…

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How do I secure funding for my startup without giving up too much equity? 11:23

3M ago11:23

11:23

How do I secure funding for my startup without giving up too much equity? Learn 5 things you can do to reduce the amount of equity you give away to investors.

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How can busy parents raise successfully kids? 52:40

3M ago52:40

52:40

Work is hard, life is hard, raising kids is super hard. So how can you become a founder and entrepreneur and build a great company and raise kids successfully. Well it's been done millions of times. So it's possible. My guest Ligia Chacon reveals what it takes for busy parents, leaders, founders and entrepreneurs to raise successful kids. You need …

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5 Questions Parents Should Ask Kids Daily 12:02

3M ago12:02

12:02

Listen as I break down the top 5 questions that all parents should ask their kids daily to help their kids become the best leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and adults possible. All the questions promote leadership, humility, generosity, curiosity and improve attitude. #parenting #family #leadership #parents…

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5 Types of People Successful Entrepreneurs Keep Around 14:02

6M ago14:02

14:02

In my latest article, Chris Folayan breaks down the 5 key types of people every entrepreneur needs to thrive: 1️⃣ Visionaries and Role Models – They inspire you to dream big and aim higher. 2️⃣ Mentors and Advisors – Your personal board of directors, guiding you with wisdom and experience. 3️⃣ Partners and Team Members – Co-creators who share your …

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How To Improve Your Body Language In Business Meetings 27:05

6M ago27:05

27:05

When it comes to pitching ideas, or investors, non-verbal communication can make or break your message, often saying more than words ever could. Many entrepreneurs know the basics, like eye contact and confident posture, but there's a wealth of powerful body language strategies backed by science that go unnoticed. Here’s a list of advanced techniqu…

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Ignorance grows successful businesses 11:51

7M ago11:51

11:51

Welcome to the Founderholic podcast! I’m Chris Folayan, and today we’re diving into a concept that may surprise you—why ignorance is key to growing a successful business. We’ve all heard the saying, “the customer is always right,” and by now, you’ve probably realized that’s not always the case. But here’s the twist: the business isn’t always right …

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Navigating the Path to Startup Success 44:59

9M ago44:59

44:59

Entrepreneur, CEO, advisor and mentor Lou Schillaci discusses what it takes to build a successful startup with host and serial entrepreneur Chris Folayan. Get a deeper frank perspective on what it takes to build a successful business. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy #Training #Development #Management #entrepreneur #startup #leadership…

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Raising founders starts now with your kids 48:22

9M ago48:22

48:22

Parents, how are schools teaching our kids to think like and understand entrepreneurship? What role can parents play to helping their child find their "Brilliance" while still maintaining a fun loving childhood. ⁠Katherine Carlsson the founder of GL-schools.org and teachershero.world joins Chris Folayan (host) on a discussion that will make you thi…

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Navigating Business: Past, Present & Future 46:17

10M ago46:17

46:17

Dylan Piatti shares insights from his extensive entrepreneurial journey, highlighting often overlooked elements crucial for business growth. Drawing from his diverse experiences, he discusses strategies for building a business with minimal financial resources and emphasizes the lessons learned over the years in managing customers, scaling operation…

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How much is my startup worth? 15:40

10M ago15:40

15:40

Ever wonder how much your startup or business is worth? What is the most accurate and easiest way to assess your startup's value, understand investor perceptions of your pitch deck, and enhance your valuation through simple adjustments. This podcast episode will answer all those questions and much more. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy #Training #Deve…

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The Power of Inexperienced Founders 21:01

11M ago21:01

21:01

In the entrepreneurial world, both inexperience and experience offer unique advantages. Novice entrepreneurs often bring fresh perspectives that can lead to disruptive innovations similar to the ones above and even companies have built one which created the first cross-border ecommerce economy in Africa. The lack of preconceived notions allows inex…

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The Perfect Pitch Story 16:05

12M ago16:05

16:05

How to develop, build and deliver a unique and perfect pitch story that will grab the attention of investors, partners, and customers. ⁠www.Founderholic.com⁠ / ⁠ www.FounderCentered.com⁠ / ⁠www.ReadySetCEO.Fun⁠ /⁠www.ChrisFolayan.com⁠ #Consulting #BusinessStrategy #Training #Development #Management #entrepreneur #startup #leadership…

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How to grab an investors attention 51:24

1y ago51:24

51:24

Join host Chris Folayan and guest Sid Mofya as they explore and break down the best ways to get an investors attention. Entrepreneurs, listen up! Securing funding is a critical hurdle, and with so many businesses vying for investor attention, it's crucial to stand out from the pack. Randomly sending emails to potential investors is almost guarantee…

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How to build a winning team 56:19

1y ago56:19

56:19

Learn the art of cultivating top talent for your startup as Sarah FitzMorris joins host Chris Folayan in an insightful discussion. Sarah has over two decades of executive hiring expertise from Executives in Africa, on this episode she shares invaluable insights on crafting a winning team culture, reputation and structure. Tune in to discover her ex…

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11 things no one told me before starting a business 17:40

1y ago17:40

17:40

A deep and personal conversation on the 11 things I wish someone told me before I started my first company. A most listen to episode for entrepreneurs and founders.

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Don't start a business with an idea 17:15

1y ago17:15

17:15

While having a unique and innovative business idea is crucial, starting a business solely based on an idea will not always lead to success. Instead, building a business around something you're truly passionate about can provide a solid foundation for long-term growth and fulfillment. Passion drives dedication, resilience, and creativity, which are …

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Why do 80% of startups fail? 47:06

1y ago47:06

47:06

Ever wonder why 80% of startups fail? This episode is for you! We're joined by serial entrepreneur Pat LaPointe, now Founder/MD of Frontier Angels. Pat dives deep into why startups fail and the effect on the community. He'll also crack the code on what angel investors truly look for – beyond just an idea and your passion. Get insights to building a…

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Tricks used by CEOs to deliver great speeches 16:50

1y ago16:50

16:50

Tricks used by CEOs to deliver great speeches Crafting a persuasive impactful messages is all about connecting with your audience. In this episode I talk about C - Credibility / I - Informative / A - Assurance (C.I.A). A concept I have developed to help founders create the best speeches based on researching attributes from some of the worlds best C…

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Questions Founders Forget To Ask Investors 22:12

1y ago22:12

22:12

Attention founders! Struggling with investor conflict or not knowing if you have found the right investor? You're not alone. Over half of founders face issues with their investors, from disagreements on vision to straight-up personality clashes. But here's the good news: This doesn't have to be you. Think of choosing an investor like dating. The ri…

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How to become successful - Chris Folayan 34:14

1y ago34:14

34:14

Explore the intriguing realm of success in our latest podcast episode. Delve into the uncharted territory of acquiring success, as we dissect essential principles, mindsets, and concepts pivotal to your journey. Success isn't the result of making money. Money is the result of success. Join Chris Folayan in this enriching masterclass episode, where …

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Art of The Possible - Patricia Waldron 51:20

1y ago51:20

51:20

The Art of The Possible - Patricia WaldronPatricia Waldron founder and CEO of Vision First is the special guest on this Founderholic episode. Patricia’s history is nothing short of phenomenal. After staring in retail (operations, finance, IT) she has spent her career developing and marketing solutions for some of the worlds biggest brand and also s…

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3 Questions That Define Your Purpose 17:38

1y ago17:38

17:38

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, navigating through the complexities of life's purpose can be a daunting task. Mostly when starting your own business and asking yourself what business should I go into? Having a purpose, vision, belief and desire is key to success, but what trumps that is doing something that is core to your purpose and …

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7 Untaught Lessons All CEOs Need To Learn 26:10

1y ago26:10

26:10

Forget textbooks and boring lectures! This ain't your typical business school podcast. Buckle up, CEOs and entrepreneurs, because we're diving headfirst into the untaught lessons that actually build empires. from cracking the code to hiring rockstars who stick with your company no matter what to developing goals with your staff. I'll spill the secr…

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The Passion To Succeed - Bisila Bokoko 58:29

1y ago58:29

58:29

An interview filled with passion and inspiration with Bisila “BB” Bokoko a serial entrepreneur, TV contributor, inspirational speaker, author “ we all have a story to tell”, an international brand ambassador, and philanthropist. She is the CEO and founder of Bisila Bokoko Embassy Services (BBES). I talk about her passion to succeed and what lessons…

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It Starts With the CEO 1:03:23

1+ y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

It Starts with the CEO - Lisa Kember Embark on a captivating audio journey with me Chris Folayan as I engage in a thought-provoking interview with the esteemed Lisa Kember, a seasoned serial entrepreneur whose illustrious career commenced in her youth. Having built numerous successful enterprises, Lisa has transitioned into the role of a seasoned c…

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The Ability to Lead - Alex Lazarow 33:26

1+ y ago33:26

33:26

Embark on a thought-provoking chat with my distinguished guest, Alex Lazarow, acclaimed author of "Out-Innovate" and the founder of Fluent Ventures. Delve into the intricacies of the entrepreneurial mindset, insights into the strategies of successful entrepreneurs, and explore the dynamics of global expansion. Join us as we unwrap the principles of…

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10 Things Entrepreneurs forget to remember 15:30

1+ y ago15:30

15:30

Top 10 Things Entrepreneurs and Founders Forget To Remember Building a company is a wild ride, and even the most seasoned entrepreneurs can overlook crucial aspects in the heat of the moment. Here are 10 often-forgotten gems that can make your journey smoother and your business stronger: 1. Delegate with Trust: Don't be a one-person show. Hire and …

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Self-Talk A Founders Superpower 14:33

1+ y ago14:33

14:33

The impact of what we say to ourselves, also known as self-talk, is a fascinating and well-researched area. Here's a dive into the influence it has on ourselves and those around us: Impact on ourselves: Mental and emotional well-being: Positive self-talk can boost our mood, self-esteem, and resilience. It can act as a buffer against stress and anxi…

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Founderholic Introduction 2:38

1+ y ago2:38

2:38

Ditch the sugarcoated startup myths and join us on a real dive into the trenches of entrepreneurship. We'll expose the good, the bad, and the brutally honest truth about building a business from scratch, equipping you with the grit, knowledge, and unfiltered lessons you need to crush your goals and become the best founder, leader, and human you can…

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4 Steps to Overcoming Challenges in Business 10:04

1+ y ago10:04

10:04

4 Simple Steps to Conquer Business Challenges and Level Up Your Founder Hustle: Frustration and challenges? Think of them as your forge. Every obstacle you overcome shapes you into the strong, resourceful founder you are today. So, when the next hurdle arises, don't just grit your teeth, ignite your growth: 1. Remember 2. Realize 3. Research 4. Res…

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Finding the right Investor 58:31

1+ y ago58:31

58:31

Chris Folayan the host has a conversation with Monica Shupikai Simmons as we dive into the world of investors, investing, and uncovering all the questions you have about investing. From when to seek and investment to finding the right investor and what to do in a room filled with investors. A great episode everyone who ever thought of getting an in…

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Attributes of a successful founder (P.I.N.K) 9:58

1+ y ago9:58

9:58

Building a successful venture requires a potent blend of skills and qualities that need to be part of your DNA. Your acronym P.I.N.K captures four crucial attributes that every founder needs: Passion, Innovation, Networking, and Knowledge. www.Founderholic.com / www.FounderCentered.com / www.ReadySetCEO.Fun /www.ChrisFolayan.com #Consulting #Busine…

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