Behind the Founders

By Cherry Assistant

Behind the Founders is where we breakdown how founders actually run their businesses. from hiring to scaling and hard decisions. Produced by

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

Behind the Founders episodes:

June 09, 2026How He Started From Scratch and Built a Movement
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Episode 6: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) talks to Rickard Jean-Noel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickard-jean-noel-346416a7/) about strategies for growth, overcoming challenges, and leveraging social media and AI to build his multifaceted career in his non-profit.
Rickard Jean-Noel is the executive director and founder of Real Word Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals living under the poverty line by providing essential services like food, clothing, and shelter. Originally from Haiti, Rickard's journey from political refugee to community leader is marked by his commitment to faith, perseverance, and creating a lasting legacy through his multifaceted work in ministry, psychotherapy, and real estate.

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00:00 Moving to America from Haiti
00:10 Early Challenges and Opportunities
00:21 Founding Real Word Ministries
00:30 First Sermon: The Reincarnation of Ricard G. Noel
00:40 Journey to Community Leaders
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June 08, 2026Inside Chad Vavra's Journey from Cisco to AI Founder
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Episode 5: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) talks to Chad Vavra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadvavra/) about using AI to accelerate entrepreneurship, validate business ideas, and help small teams achieve more without increasing headcount.
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Chad Vavra, founder of ChatAgency.ai, shares his journey from leading UX at Cisco to creating a platform that accelerates entrepreneurial processes using AI. With over 20 years of experience working with global brands, Chad discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into business strategies.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and episode overview
02:00 - Chad Bavra's professional journey
06:00 - Differentiating ChatAgency.ai from general AI tools
12:00 - Use cases: building business reports, competitor analysis, and market research
28:00 - Key takeaways and wrap-up
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June 05, 2026She Left Corporate HR to Help Companies Thrive
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Episode 4: Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) talks to Kimberly Celic (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-celic-5342a07/) about the importance of leadership, culture, and hiring the right people for company growth and success.
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Kim Celic is the Founder and CEO of Transformative People Solutions. With extensive experience in people operations and organizational growth, she is passionate about helping teams thrive through people-first leadership, culture, and employee experience. She is currently writing a book focused on building more fulfilling and human-centered workplaces.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Company Background
05:46 Supporting Companies in Growth and Transformation
12:00 The Importance of Hiring the Right People
17:56 The Fourth Relationship and Employee Experience
23:40 Background in HR and Entrepreneurship
31:12 The Role of AI in Business
36:26 Alignment and Communication within the Team
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June 04, 2026Juggling Fatherhood, Acting and a $60M Business
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Episode 3: DhungJoo Kim (https://linkedin.com/in/dhungjookim) talks to Leonard Jackson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-jackson-mba-68b7b810/) about how to transform your life through taking action.

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Leonard Jackson has starred in over 200 commercials while being a full time parent and building a company, Norfleet Transportation, that now does $60M+/year in revenue.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Business Overview
06:19 Revolutionizing the Factoring Process with AI and Digitization
12:09 Implementing Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
38:03 Contacting Leonard and Final Thoughts

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June 03, 2026From Hoops to Hustle: A Journey from Basketball to Business Success
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Episode 2: Aleksandar Hadzhiyski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandar-hadzhiyski/) talks to Carmen Dörwald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoerwald/) about his inspiring journey from professional basketball to founding Titan Agency, a thriving marketing firm. Discover how Aleksandar leverages AI and team empowerment to drive success.
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Aleksandar Hadzhiyski transitioned from a career in basketball to building Titan Agency, a company that excels in digital marketing and innovation. Join us as he shares insights on overcoming challenges, the power of AI, and the importance of a strong team culture.

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Chapters
00:00 Starting Titan Agency
05:28 Building and Managing the Team
13:22 AI Tools and Automation
23:54 Remote Work and Hiring Strategy
30:14 Advice for Entrepreneurs
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April 16, 2026 How Andrew Baker Scaled a Financial Advisory Using Offshore Talent
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What does it actually take to scale a modern financial services company?
In this episode of Behind the Founder, we sit down with Andrew Baker, founder of Financial Haus, to break down exactly how he built and scaled his business from the ground up.
Andrew shares the real story, not just the wins, but the decisions, challenges, and systems that helped Financial Haus grow. From early client acquisition to building a scalable operation, this is a tactical look inside how founders actually execute.
If you’re a founder, operator, or someone trying to build something real, this episode will give you a clear lens into what it takes.
In this episode, we cover:
• How Andrew got Financial Haus off the ground
• The key inflection points that drove growth
• Mistakes and lessons learned along the way
• Systems and processes behind scaling
• Advice for founders trying to break through
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FAQs about Behind the Founders:

How many episodes does Behind the Founders have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.