Suneera Madhani built Stax from an idea her employer rejected into a $1Bfintech unicorn processing over $25B in payments. In this interview, the Stax co-founder shares how she went from selling credit card terminals out of her car to pioneering the first subscription-based payment processor, raising over $500M in capital, and scaling a company now generating $120M+ in revenue. From turning down a $17.5M acquisition offer to building an omnichannel platform before “fintech” was even a word,

Serial entrepreneur turned VC, Justin Gray, joins Alejandra to unpack how he built LeadMD from a bedroom idea to $17M in revenue, exited at the top of the market, and why his operator-immersive VC model bets on singles, doubles, and triples, not unicorn lottery tickets. We get tactical on making revenue predictable, using equity to retain A-players, diagnosing a real pipeline (not hope), and knowing when it’s time to sell emotionally and operationally. If you’re scaling a services or vertical SaaS

In this episode of the Orthopreneur Podcast, Dr. Jon Lambert shares his journey as an orthodontist who opened his practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses the challenges he faced, including financial struggles and the need to adapt quickly. Jon also talks about expanding his practice to multiple locations and his unique venture into cattle farming, highlighting the importance of side hustles for personal fulfillment and growth. His story is one of resilience, gratitude, and the pur...

Use code 'GOALGETTER' to save 15% when you join GGE. Expires November 12th: https://www.professionalbabe.com/give-good-email/ Stop falling for scaling advice that's designed for million-dollar businesses. If you're a solo founder or small business owner tired of hearing that you need to "just hire someone" or "run Facebook ads," this episode is for you. The truth? If you're already paying for email marketing software, you have everything you need to scale. I'm sharing my favourite method fo...

Nikki de Rijcke is the Director and Licensee of JW Residential Perth. Nikki’s experience working in real estate sales across both Australia and the Netherlands laid the foundations for the successful real estate leader she is today. In her first full year as a solo agent, she sold 141 properties.00:00:23 -- JW Residential Perth Overview 00:01:46 -- Current State of the WA Property Market 00:03:15 -- Perth's Housing Supply and Demand 00:04:10 -- Challenges in Property Development 00:06:01 --

In this powerful episode, John Huffman shares his incredible journey from addiction and despair to becoming a successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and devoted father. Hear about John's early life struggles, a life-changing encounter with faith, and how he leverages his experiences to coach business owners and help those battling addiction. Discover profound insights on the importance of discomfort, the power of intention, and the significance of gratitude. This conversation will ins...

In this engaging episode of the Executive Tech Podcast, host Mike engages with Micah Remley, CEO of Robin, to explore the contemporary dynamics of hybrid work environments. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the fundamental misunderstandings surrounding hybrid work and the evolving demands of modern office spaces. Micah advocates for transforming offices into community hubs that attract employees and support flexible work schedules, moving beyond mere attendance mandates.Throughout their

Episode 231: Part 1In this episode Dr. Rod shares storytelling as a strategic practice for agency and leadership. We trace the origin of using story beyond art — as a cross-cultural tool that empowers individuals and leaders to shape influence across generations. The conversation highlights origin stories and practical steps for reclaiming authorship when personal narratives have been written by others: naming influences, excavating overlooked facts, and practicing small rewrites that shift identity

Step into the room with us... literally. We've just moved into Room to Speak Studios, and to kick things off, I sat down with music artist Gervatti, who turned early ideas into a steadily growing hip-hop journey. From his first uploads on SoundCloud, we discuss how he shaped his sound, developing a style that feels both introspective and energetic. Gervatti shares his creative process, from “punching in” to crafting visuals that match the emotion behind each track. We also get into performing...

Joe Tulipana isn’t just serving up BBQ, he’s raising stakes, braising shanks and modernizing a KC classic. He’s the owner and founder of Blind Box BBQ, where he’s been serving old-school que with new school flavor that packs a punch for 10 years and counting. He isn’t changing the game, just refining it. One burnt end - and relationship - at a time. And now, it’s time to dig into the story of a young restaurateur who reverse-engineered his way from engineering to entrepreneurship…and built something

What can a Ouija board, a pumpkin carving kit, and fake fangs teach us about modern patent practice? In this special Halloween episode, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy dig into three “spooky” patents from the past — and uncover how concepts like claim scope, enablement, and obviousness still haunt inventors today.You’ll learn:Why the original Ouija board patent would never pass modern USPTO standards.How an 1891 “spirits demonstration” at the Patent Office won approval —

In this episode, leadership and change expert Tim Rhode joins us to explore why all progress requires change—and why so many leaders still struggle to lead it effectively. Drawing on decades of experience helping organizations navigate transformation, Tim shares practical insights on how to overcome resistance, communicate with clarity, and build a culture that embraces growth. He breaks down his simple, actionable “Changing Lanes” framework for guiding teams through change with confiden...

Ever wondered when it’s time to hire your first full-time recruiter? Or what it takes to lead the market in agent retention?Tiffany Williamson, Owner and President of Navigate Realty, shares the hard lessons and successful steps that have driven their growth to hundreds of agents in multiple markets. From hiring a full-time recruiter (on the third try!) to running blind surveys after every onboarding, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you recruit and retain

If you’ve ever felt like a project would be so much easier if you just had the right tools — this episode is for you. Today, I’m opening up my toolbox and sharing the top 10 tools I can’t live without in my DIY and upcycling projects. From my trusty Dewalt sander and brad nailer to the jigsaw that lets me cut creative shapes, these are the workhorses that make every build, flip, and furniture rescue smoother and more enjoyable. I’m also spilling my secrets on the unsung heroes — like the ine...

Keywords personal development, self-worth, confidence, manifestation, human design, feminine energy, relationships, triggers, emotions, podcasting, self-love, entrepreneurship, multipassionate, shadow work Summary In this engaging conversation, Sarah Fui interviews Kiaoratahi Currie, exploring her journey from personal struggles to becoming a beacon of self-worth and confidence. Kia shares her experiences with manifestation, the evolution of her business ventures, and the importance of unde...

Data migrations have long been the costly, painful bottleneck of modernization, dragging on for years and carrying multi-million-dollar price tags. But AI is already flipping that script.Gleb Mezhanskiy, founder & CEO of Datafold, who has been deep in the trenches of AI-driven migrations, joins us on the Data T podcast to unpack how AI automation is finally making it realistic to move off entrenched legacy ETL tools. Drawing on his years as a hands-on data engineer and PM (including leading a

This week Phil dives into how you can go about buying into your employers business to build wealth.If you're interested in working together:let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Get our $20,000 business planning tool for free: https://nextadvisory.nz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

This episode digs into incubators vs. accelerators for hardware founders, featuring Raphaele Leyendecker, Managing Director at Techstars Sustainability Paris, climate-tech entrepreneur, and investor in 75+ startups.If you’ve wondered when to join which program—and how to actually get value without wrecking your cap table—this one’s for you. In this episode, you’ll discover:🐣 Incubator vs. accelerator—what’s the difference, and when to choose each (incl. TRL ≥ 4 guidance for hardware).📈 Traction

SUMMARYIn this conversation, Brent Wright discusses the essential qualities of being a consistent winner, emphasizing the importance of speed and brutal honesty. He reflects on how success can create a divide between winners and those who feel they are losing, highlighting the reactions of friends and peers to personal achievements.TAKEAWAYSTo be a consistent winner, you must move at expedited speed.Brutal honesty is essential, starting with yourself.Winning can act as a mirror to those who

Let me be honest with you: what worked in marketing a couple of years ago really isn't working anymore. And if you're someone who's still trying to crack that algorithm, who believes your success is entirely governed by the quality of your content, this probably isn't what you want to hear. But it's true.I'm seeing genuinely brilliant coaches burning themselves out creating endless content. Posting multiple times a day. Creating daily reels. Sophisticated carousel posts. Graphics. Jumping