What does it really take to build a successful franchise business? In this episode of DesignWave Podcast, Amos sits down with Anna Brambilla, Founder of Your Franchise Pros, to explore how trust, meaningful conversations, and relationship-driven leadership can transform the way entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

With nearly 25 years of experience in recruiting, coaching, career transitions, and franchising, Anna shares why the best business opportunities aren't built on pressure or sales tactics—they're built on understanding people, asking better questions, and helping others make confident decisions. She also discusses how franchise brokers can identify serious candidates, strengthen follow-up, and create systems that lead to long-term success.

Whether you're considering franchise ownership, growing a business, or looking to improve your leadership and communication skills, this episode offers practical strategies and valuable insights you can apply right away.

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What if anyone with a great idea could create compelling films and commercials without the traditional barriers of the entertainment industry? In this episode of DesignWave Podcast, Amos sits down with Farrah Reynolds, founder of Hapeel, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming storytelling, filmmaking, and creative entrepreneurship.

Farrah shares her unique journey from aspiring storyteller to entertainment and intellectual property attorney, and ultimately to building an AI platform that empowers creators and small businesses to produce high-quality content. Together, they explore the future of AI in entertainment, the importance of protecting creativity, and how technology is opening doors for the next generation of storytellers.

Whether you're a filmmaker, entrepreneur, marketer, or simply curious about the future of AI, this episode offers fresh perspectives and practical insights into where creativity and technology are headed.

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In this episode, Katie Boothby-Kung shares her unique journey from working in the federal government to leading social entrepreneurship initiatives at Shopify, where she helped founders transform meaningful ideas into thriving businesses. Along the way, she discovered a common challenge: passionate brands often struggle to scale because they lack effective sales systems.

Katie explains how successful e-commerce growth goes beyond great products. She breaks down how Shopify optimization, customer experience, community building, and experiential marketing work together to create a seamless customer journey that attracts, converts, and retains loyal buyers.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, e-commerce founder, or business leader looking to build a brand with lasting impact, this conversation is packed with practical strategies, actionable frameworks, and real-world insights you can apply immediately.

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What if launching a physical product no longer required months of planning, massive budgets, and endless complexity? In this episode of DesignWave Podcast, Amos sits down with entrepreneur and AI innovator Faheem Kajee, founder of Dough, to explore how AI agents are transforming the way consumer brands are built.

Drawing from his experience building a functional beverage company and advising brands through McKinsey, OpenStore, and Atomic, Faheem shares why traditional product development is ripe for disruption. He explains how AI can streamline branding, packaging, manufacturing, marketing, and e-commerce, making it possible for entrepreneurs to turn an idea into a real product faster than ever before.

Together, they discuss the future of AI-powered entrepreneurship, the realities of building consumer brands, common mistakes founders make, and why human creativity remains essential even as AI becomes more capable.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, product creator, or business leader looking to understand where AI is taking the consumer products industry, this episode is packed with practical insights and forward-thinking ideas you won't want to miss.

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What happens when you combine a decade of email marketing expertise with the power of artificial intelligence? In this episode of DesignWave Podcast, Amos sits down with entrepreneur and email marketing innovator George Hartley to discuss how AI is transforming the future of marketing and why businesses need to rethink the way they connect with customers.

George shares lessons from building SmartrMail into Shopify's #1 email marketing app, sending over 6 billion emails, navigating the challenges of scaling startups, selling a successful company, and launching Nitrosend, an AI-first platform that replaces traditional dashboards with intelligent AI assistants.

Together, they explore what really works in email marketing, how entrepreneurs can leverage AI without losing the human touch, and the mindset needed to innovate, adapt, and build businesses that thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, startup founder, or simply curious about the future of AI, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world lessons you can apply immediately.

Connect with George Hartley

George Hartley is the founder of Nitrosend, an AI-native email API and transactional email app. You can find George and Nitrosend at https://nitrosend.com.

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As AI continues to reshape the way we work and make decisions, one question becomes more important than ever: Who is really in control?

In this episode, I sit down with Su Belagodu, AI governance expert, advisor, and founder, to explore why trust not just technology is the foundation of successful AI adoption. We discuss the importance of meaningful human oversight, the biggest challenges organizations face when implementing AI, and why the future isn't Human vs. AI, but Human + AI.

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, product manager, or simply curious about the future of artificial intelligence, this conversation offers practical insights to help you embrace AI responsibly and confidently.

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The Science of Building Brands That People Never Forget with Aaron Keller

What makes a brand truly unforgettable? In this episode of DesignWave Podcast, Amos sits down with branding expert, author, and Capsule co-founder Aaron Keller to explore the principles behind building brands that stand the test of time.

Aaron shares insights from over 25 years of experience working with globally recognized brands, discussing the power of storytelling, brand strategy, customer trust, and how creativity drives meaningful business growth. They also explore the growing role of AI in branding, common mistakes businesses make, and practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to create brands that genuinely connect with their audiences.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, designer, or business leader, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you build a brand that's not only recognized but remembered.

🎧 Tune in and discover what it really takes to create a lasting brand.

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What happens when businesses invest heavily in technology and AI, only to discover that the real problem was never the technology itself?

In this episode, we sit down with Rob Broadhead, a Fractional CIO, software architect, entrepreneur, and founder of RB Consulting with more than three decades of experience designing enterprise systems, modernizing legacy platforms, and helping organizations navigate growth and technological change.

Rob brings a practical perspective to technology leadership, focusing on the operational challenges that often determine whether an initiative succeeds or fails. From unclear ownership and fragmented workflows to decision bottlenecks, poor system integration, and organizational debt, he helps leaders uncover the hidden problems that technology alone cannot solve.

As AI adoption continues to accelerate, Rob challenges organizations to look beyond impressive demonstrations and ask a more important question: Can your organization actually operate and sustain AI successfully?

Rob also shares insights from his work as the founder and host of the Develpreneur Podcast, where he has spent years exploring software development, technology leadership, entrepreneurship, and intentional business growth.

Whether you're a founder, executive, technology leader, or entrepreneur navigating the rapidly changing world of AI, this conversation offers a grounded reminder:

Technology doesn't create sustainable transformation on its own. People, processes, leadership, and execution make it work.

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In this episode, we sit down with Ammarah Ahmed to explore the intersection of leadership, UX design, inclusion, and building businesses with purpose.

As a global technology leader and founder of Precision Consulting, Ammarah shares her journey of breaking barriers, leading high-performing teams across international markets, and creating a company that prioritizes meaningful work over outdated corporate norms. We discuss how inclusive leadership drives innovation, why great user experiences begin with empathy, and how organizations can build products, teams, and cultures that truly serve people.

Ammarah also offers valuable insights on navigating leadership as a woman in tech, embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth, and using strategy, design thinking, and human-centered principles to solve complex business challenges.

Whether you're a UX designer, entrepreneur, product leader, or someone passionate about creating positive change, this conversation is filled with practical lessons on leadership, resilience, inclusion, and designing experiences that make a lasting impact.

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In this episode, we sit down with Brett Schklar to explore what it truly takes to lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world shaped by innovation, technology, and AI.

Brett shares valuable insights on navigating uncertainty, building resilient teams, and embracing change as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat. We discuss the evolving role of leadership, how organizations can foster innovation while keeping people at the center of decision-making, and why adaptability has become one of the most important skills for long-term success.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, business leader, or someone preparing for the future of work, this conversation offers practical strategies for leading with confidence, making better decisions, and creating meaningful impact in an AI-driven world.

If you're looking to stay ahead of change while building stronger teams and businesses, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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