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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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01:14:00

The Crowd Is a Bad Compass, If Your Idea Sounds Dumb,...

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2026/03/05

Warren Shaeffer shows why entrepreneurial excellence is not a vibe or a big idea, it is seeing what is broken, having the agency to act, and executing fast enough to prove it. He explains why original ideas often sound dumb at first, and why the real edge is a bias for action when everyone else is still debating.Warren is a three time founder and a partner at Pear VC. He co-founded Vidme, scaled it fast through organic growth, and later built Knowable, an audio first learning platform

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01:13:15

He Turned a Failing Jimmy John’s Into $1.2M, Then...

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2026/02/26

Matt Wampler shows why entrepreneurial excellence is not about big ideas or hustle quotes, it is about execution when the stakes are real. He walks through what it feels like to step into a failing Jimmy John’s at 21, fix broken systems, and earn trust while working brutal hours. A big theme is leadership under pressure, when you choose standards over shortcuts, and when you decide not to be held hostage by the wrong people, even if it hurts in the moment.Matt is the CEO and co-founder of

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01:20:18

The ‘Paralysis Penalty’ That’s Quietly Killing Your...

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2026/02/19

Mike Milligan breaks down why entrepreneurial excellence in money is not about fancy strategies, it’s about solving real problems and making clear decisions. He explains the “paralysis penalty”, how fear and confusion keep people stuck, and why entrepreneurs need a plan that fits their real life, not a one size fits all template. A big theme is trust, if you can’t trust the person guiding your money, you’ll hesitate, and hesitation quietly becomes the most expensive choice.Mike is the

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01:20:01

You Can’t Scale a Startup on Code Alone

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2026/02/12

Vladimir Baranov shares why entrepreneurial excellence is not about perfect technology, but about real human connection. He explains how technically brilliant founders fail when they ignore people, how ego and bias distort decisions, and why market reality always beats technical elegance. Business, he argues, runs on psychology, trends, and the ability to truly listen.A three-time founder turned executive coach and the founder of Human Interfaces, Vladimir exited a wealth management SaaS

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01:18:40

Misalignment Is Expensive and It’s Why Founders Can’t...

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2026/02/05

Christene Marie shares why entrepreneurial excellence is not about chasing growth, tactics, or outside validation, but about vertical alignment—living and leading from an ideal you consciously choose, not from everyone else’s opinions. She explains why misalignment is so costly, how leaders lose their way when they constantly chase the next strategy, and why the real work begins when you are willing to face uncomfortable truths, especially when the data, the mirror, or your team is telling you

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01:15:00

She Followed the Rules, Then Broke the One That Mattered

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2026/01/29

Lisa Carmen Wang shares how entrepreneurial excellence isn’t about winning early, but about holding a big vision and continuing when failure, rejection, and doubt show up again and again. She opens up about the moments when success still didn’t feel like enough, and why resilience, not talent or credentials, is what actually sustains long-term growth.Lisa is a founder, investor, author, and creator of Bad Bitch Empire, a global brand and movement built to challenge the invisible rules that

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01:16:22

The 10x Value Rule That Makes Businesses Win

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2026/01/27

Jonathan Shroyer shares why most “10x ideas” fail in practice, how founders get stuck by protecting ego instead of adapting, and why the biggest growth lever is often customer experience, not more features or funding. Jonathan Troyer is a multi-time founder and customer experience leader in gaming innovation. He’s built and scaled companies across gaming and e-commerce, including Officium Labs, and he’s known for turning CX into a revenue engine through systems, empathy, and smart use of

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01:04:20

How to Build a Predictable B2B Sales Engine Without Ads

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2026/01/15

AJ Cassata shares how resilience gets built through real rejection, why most founders stall because they quit too early or keep switching directions, and how a predictable funnel only works when the messaging, offer, and follow-up are disciplined.AJ Cassata is the founder of Revenue Boost, an outbound agency that helps B2B businesses validate their positioning, generate qualified leads, and turn cold outreach into consistent sales calls without relying on ads or algorithms. In this episode,

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01:31:15

Excellence Isn't Rational And That's why Most...

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2026/01/05

Nick Mehta breaks down how committing to a real problem before a category exists can shape an entire industry, why founders get stuck at scale, and the mindset shifts required to build something that lasts.Nick Mehta is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gainsight, one of the companies that helped define Customer Success as a core business function. In this episode, he shares hard-earned lessons on founder growth, hiring beyond yourself, stepping back at the right time, and why entrepreneurial

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01:13:32

Stop Raising Money, Build Something That Actually Sells

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2025/12/18

In this episode, Scott Kelly, Founder and CEO of Black Dog Ventures, shares what actually separates founders who build real companies from those who stay stuck chasing capital. He talks openly about why fundraising is often mistaken for progress, why execution beats ideas every time, and why many startups fail not because of the market—but because founders don’t know when to let go, delegate, and lead.Scott breaks down what investors really look for, how trust is built long before money is

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00:52:56

$7B Exec QUITS: Why He Walked Away To Start From Zero

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2025/12/11

In this episode, we sit down with a leader who walked away from a $7B role to start again in a kitchen with two young founders. He shares the raw truth about what makes great founders win, why most people who “work hard” never achieve real outcomes, and how to see the world differently when the stakes are high.We go deep into the moments that shaped billion-dollar fintech moves — including the split-second choice that saved $700M during the SVB meltdown, and the internal mistake that

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01:14:35

The Secret Funnel That Outperforms Ads, Partnerships,...

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2025/12/04

In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Wagner, a college dropout who built an eight-figure business by doing the opposite of what most founders do. From risking everything at 20 years old to helping nearly 5,000 authors turn their ideas into influence, Tyler shares the raw truth behind failure, focus, partnerships, and the real value of writing a book in the AI age.Tyler opens up about the mindset shift that changed his life, why he ran toward failure instead of avoiding it, and how he

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01:06:39

Inside the Quiet Pressure Every Founder Carries with...

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2025/11/27

In this episode, we go inside the real mind of a founder with Jason Johnson — the builder behind August smart locks and now CEO of DOMA. Jason shares what most people never hear: why founders burn out, why teams break, why distribution kills more startups than bad ideas, and why you must protect your time like your life depends on it.He talks openly about losing a company at 29, rebuilding himself at Dolby, firing fast, trusting his gut, and giving his team radical responsibility. Jason also

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01:34:18

The Hidden Side of Success: What Most People Never...

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2025/11/20

In this episode, Adam sits down with Mitch Joel — one of the sharpest minds in business, storytelling, and the future of work — for a conversation that exposes the real truths about entrepreneurship.Mitch shares powerful insights from decades of interviewing top thinkers, building companies, and staying ahead in a world that never stops shifting. He breaks down why success is the anomaly, why most founders fail long before their idea does, and how “the market is brutal” in ways people rarely

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01:27:39

The Effortless Experience Advantage with Rick DeLisi

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2025/11/13

What if everything you believe about “great customer service” is actually wrong?In this episode, we sit down with Rick DeLisi — a 20-year expert on customer experience, bestselling author of The Effortless Experience, and lead researcher behind a landmark study on how over 1,000 business leaders are using AI in customer service. Rick breaks down why real customer loyalty has nothing to do with delight, fancy gestures, or “wow moments.” It comes from something far simpler — making people feel

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01:18:44

The $1 Trillion Vision: Changing the Rules of Venture...

Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast ·

2025/11/06

In this episode, investor and ecosystem builder David Fogel reveals what he’s learned from working with over a thousand founders across the globe — the wins, the failures, and the tough lessons that define true entrepreneurial excellence.David shares why most startups fail long before they run out of money, how founders can learn to adapt fast, and why falling in love with your problem matters more than falling in love with your product. He opens up about the mission behind Alma Angels, a $1

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01:25:16

Unveiling the 7 Steps to True Entrepreneurial...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, Kasim Aslam reveals the 7 Steps to true entrepreneurial greatness. From running 17 companies to hiring rockstars instead of babysitters, Kasim exposes the uncomfortable truth behind why most leaders will never scale — they don’t trust anyone but themselves. This isn’t another “delegate better” talk. It’s a full mindset teardown. Kasim walks us through The Black Box of Delegation — a system that turns chaos into clarity, builds ownership instead of oversight, and frees you to

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01:27:10

The Optimist's Playbook: Reinventing Yourself After...

Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast ·

2025/10/24

What if success wasn’t the finish line — but the launchpad for who you’re meant to become?In this episode, Joshua Litwack shares how he went from a lower-middle-class kid in Canada to building and selling a company — only to realize the real work began after the exit. Josh breaks down how true entrepreneurs think differently: they see patterns no one else does, they reinvent instead of retire, and they measure success by how much meaning and community they create. 🎧 Tune in to discover

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00:49:47

The Secret Moves Visionary Founders Make Before They...

Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast ·

2025/10/16

In this episode, we go deep into what separates founders who grow from those who stall. It’s not a lack of skill — it’s ego, control, and the fear of letting go. You’ll hear insights on why real leaders stop trying to do everything, trust the people they hire, and focus on what truly moves the company forward.We talk about why massive goals force you to evolve, how to spot when your ego is quietly slowing you down, and why entrepreneurship will always feel uncertain — because it’s supposed

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01:21:51

The Startup Fitness Framework with Shreesha Ramdas

Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast ·

2025/10/09

In this episode of Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast, we sit down with a founder who has done what most dream of — building and selling multiple startups in just three years each. Shreesha Ramdas shares how he keeps winning by staying optimistic when others quit, how he codified culture into a system that breeds excellence, and why delegation, not control, is the real key to scaling a company. From his early days leaving India for Silicon Valley to leading a fast-growing SaaS company today,

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