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Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast

Welcome to Entrepreneurial Excellence, the podcast that unlocks the secrets of running a successful startup. Get ready for captivating interviews with industry experts, thriving entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders. Deep dive into topics like crafting killer business ideas, optimizing operations, and mastering the art of scalability. Join us for empowering insights and practical advice that will propel you towards your entrepreneurial dreams.

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01:12:42

The Unspoken Rules of Startup Success with Auren Hoffman

Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast ·

2025/08/14

The Founder Mindset That Most People Get Wrong Success in entrepreneurship is rarely about following a blueprint. Auren Hoffman believes there is no single path to becoming a great founder, but there is one trait almost every successful one shares — persistence. In this episode, he opens up about why chasing the “safe” career path can secretly hold you back and how cutting your team size might be the fastest way to grow. We explore why the ability to choose and manage vendors is the most

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00:39:40

From Hustling to Kaizen: The Secret to Building a...

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2025/08/07

What if the biggest risk to your company is that it depends on you?In part 2 of this sharp conversation, Adam Spector reconnects with Ari Meisel to explore the mindset shift founders avoid the most—becoming truly replaceable. This is not about doing less for the sake of it. It is about building something that can grow without breaking you. Ari shares the patterns he sees behind broken delegation, co-founder tension, and why most systems fail quietly. He explains why experts often make the

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00:53:37

Inside the Mind of an Efficiency God: Systems,...

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2025/07/31

What if the very thing holding your business back... is you?In this episode, We sit down with Ari Meisel, author, productivity expert, and founder of Less Doing — to talk about what truly defines entrepreneurial excellence. Ari shares hard-earned lessons on why most founders fail to scale, not because of bad ideas, but because they refuse to let go. We talk about building processes that don’t break, why overtraining is a sign of broken systems, and the surprising cost of being “the only one

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01:39:26

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Sharmin Ali’s Bold...

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2025/07/22

In this episode, Sharmin opens up about the real cost of ambition. She left a Google offer to join a startup, grew Mu Sigma from 3 people to $300M ARR, and built one of India’s most powerful content platforms before selling it to a Bollywood studio. She then raised $200M for her next AI company, partnered with Oxford, and worked with brands like P&G and Unilever.But beneath the wins: therapy, depression, burnout, betrayal, and survival. Tune in to hear how Sharmin Ali made risk her

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01:46:52

Lead Like a Founder, Build Like a Giant with Dave Durand

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2025/07/17

In this episode, Dave Durand shares how he scaled his business from $500K to millions — not by doing more, but by building smarter systems, delegating deeply, and respecting what others overlook. We talk about why leading independent contractors take the highest level of leadership, the secret behind building a world-class sales team (even if you hate sales), and the real reason print media wasn’t dead — it just needed the right mindset.Dave also reveals the one question every founder should

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01:18:19

Your Startup Isn’t Your Identity: Break Free and...

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2025/07/10

What happens when your business stops working but your life isn’t over? In this raw and powerful conversation, we go deep with multi-time founder Andrew McConnell to talk about what most entrepreneurs won’t admit out loud.From building startups that raised millions, to facing identity loss, health scares, and hard personal choices, Andrew shares what it really means to let go of success as your identity and build a life with meaning. He talks openly about the cost of tying your self-worth to

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01:45:34

The Safer Bet Is Risk: Reinvent Yourself Before the...

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2025/07/03

Are You Building a Life You’ll Regret or Reinventing One You’ll Love?What if everything you thought was “safe” — your job, your path, your partnerships, was actually holding you back? In this powerful episode, Scott D. Clary opens up about what it really takes to become future-proof in a world where AI is replacing jobs, comfort is killing progress, and success means learning to constantly disrupt yourself. From shutting down VC deals and broken partnerships to leading with radical candor,

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01:23:59

Building Billion-Dollar Habits: Lessons from 15...

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2025/06/26

What if the secret to building billion-dollar ideas isn’t experience but curiosity?In this episode, we dive into the mind of a founder who built 15 companies, reads over 1,000 article headlines a day, and believes AI, clean food, and remote teams will shape the future of business. From freeze-dried strawberries to why unhappy employees kill culture, this conversation is raw, real, and wildly insightful. We explore why fast learners beat seasoned pros, how junior hires can build world-class

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01:25:52

The Only Marketing Framework You’ll Ever Need with...

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2025/06/19

In this revealing episode, Erik Huberman, founder and CEO of Hawke Media, shares the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to build and keep running a company you love. From turning voice recordings into a bestselling book now taught at Columbia and NYU, to leading a multimillion-dollar agency through economic downturns, Erik’s story isn’t just impressive, it’s deeply relatable for every founder chasing both growth and freedom.Erik dives into the three core pillars of all great

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01:10:54

Will Your Law Degree Save You from AI? with Cecilia...

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2025/06/12

In this episode, we sit down with Cecilia Ziniti, Founder & CEO of GC AI, to explore the raw truth behind leadership, legal tech, and what excellence really looks like today. From representing Apple in the early smartphone wars to helping launch Alexa, Cecilia has seen tech evolve from every angle, law, operations, and now AI. She opens up about what it means to scale with heart, embrace feedback, delegate with intention, and why parenting might be the best metaphor for building

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01:19:51

Outsourcing Secrets the Top 1% Don’t Want You to Know...

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2025/06/05

In this episode, we dive deep into the real journey of building and scaling companies—from sleeping on the office floor to managing multiple businesses with clarity and purpose. Connor Tomkies shares honest lessons on delegation, hiring, culture, EOS, and the mental shifts founders must make to avoid burnout and build smarter. We talk about why fundraising isn't always the answer, how to spot the wave you should ride, and what it means to lead with systems—not stress. You’ll hear how small

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01:16:18

Startup Fundraising is Broken — Here's How to Fix It...

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2025/05/29

What Makes Founders Succeed (And Why Most Get It Wrong)What separates the 5% who actually raise capital from the rest who never make it past the pitch? In this episode, we go deep into the truth behind startup success — and it's not just about having a great idea. We talk about the hidden cost of lazy fundraising, the myth of the perfect pitch, and how obsession, focus, and hustle play a much bigger role than most people admit. You’ll hear raw stories about rejection, team dynamics,

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01:21:15

The Billionaire Mindset You Need Before 30 with Emil...

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2025/05/22

What does it really take to build a billion-dollar company before 30?In this episode, Emil Barr shares the bold truth behind entrepreneurship—starting from earning $70K in high school to building multi-million dollar businesses and aiming for a billion-dollar exit. He opens up about the mental and physical cost of going big, the real reasons people don’t chase their dreams, and why most entrepreneurs get stuck thinking too small. We dive deep into what sets high-impact founders apart: clear

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00:57:52

This Business made $2M Doing WHAT? with William Milliken

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2025/05/15

What if a simple service could build an 8-figure empire—and change lives along the way?In this episode, we dive deep with William Milliken, the founder behind a wildly successful dog poop removal business that turned into a movement. But this isn’t just about scooping waste—it’s about building systems, trusting people, letting go of stress, and choosing focus over complexity. William shares how he built a high-margin, low-drama business by staying curious, taking action, and surrounding

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00:48:03

Why Immigrant Founders Build Billion-Dollar Companies...

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2025/05/08

What if the true test of an immigrant founder isn’t just about building — but having the courage to pivot, let go, or start from scratch in a land that’s not your own?In this eye-opening episode, serial entrepreneur and investor Vadim Rogovskiy takes us deep into the mindset of what truly makes an excellent founder. From his early days building companies in Ukraine to raising millions in VC funding and finally relocating his life to New York, Vadim shares raw, honest insights about sacrifice,

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01:21:44

Beats to Billions with Yotam Rosenbaum

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2025/05/01

What makes a founder truly exceptional—and why is obsession, not ideas, the real engine behind billion-dollar startups?In this gripping episode, we sit down with Yotam Rosenbaum, Founding Partner at First Peak Ventures and YC alum, to uncover what it actually takes to go from struggling musician to scaling a startup with over 15,000 artists—and then becoming a top-tier investor backing the next generation of world-changing founders. Yotam shares the wild origin story of Earbits, born on a

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01:09:59

Don't chase money with Henry Shi

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2025/04/24

What does it really take to build a billion-dollar company from scratch—and why is not chasing money the secret behind it?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Henry Shi, Co-Founder and Board Member at Super.com, to explore the mindset, habits, and systems behind building one of the most data-driven and high-impact fintech companies today. Henry opens up about his early startup failures, the lessons that shaped him, and how his intentional focus on solving real customer pain

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01:28:42

Why Most Founders Fail Before They Even Start with...

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2025/04/17

What defines entrepreneurial excellence in today’s fast-changing world?In this episode, Adam Spector, CEO of Chore, sits down with Daniel W. Dippold, the founder and CEO of EWOR, to explore how young founders can scale ideas with purpose and precision. From building one of the world’s largest communities for under-25 entrepreneurs to launching a venture fund without LPs, Daniel shares a path that defies conventional startup norms. They talk about reflection, time management, hiring,

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01:23:24

Why Successful Entrepreneurs Don't Wait to feel Ready...

Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast ·

2025/04/10

What does it really take to become a successful entrepreneur after multiple failures?In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast, we sit down with David Walsh, CEO of Limelight and a three-time founder, to unpack the raw truths of building, failing, pivoting, and succeeding in the startup world. David opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, what drives him, and how he’s redefining excellence through experience, grit, and clarity of vision. We dive into the mindset of

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01:28:10

Change or Stay Irrelevant with Rishad Tobaccowala

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2025/04/03

In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast, Adam sits down with Rishad Tobaccowala for a wide-ranging conversation that explores the mindset, habits, and shifts leaders need to embrace in order to thrive in today’s fast-changing world.Rishad shares what makes extraordinary entrepreneurs stand out, and why true transformation in any organization begins with people—not processes. From his experience helping reinvent the Publicis Group, he talks about how deep change takes time,

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