Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Coach Chris Collins, the dynamic founder of LYFE15. Coach Chris takes us on his journey from selling everything "but drugs" to becoming a transformative figure in the fitness and mindset coaching space. He shares how his pivotal six years at Orange Theory Fitness forged his unique coaching style—a powerful mix of Tony Robbins and a Baptist preacher—and how that evolved into his mission to help high-achieving women overcome guilt and shame to achieve work-life harmony.

Coach Chris delves into the core of his business, LYFE15, explaining his "Lifescaping" methodology and the 5-day "hostile takeover" program designed to dismantle limiting beliefs. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from a solopreneur to a CEO, the critical importance of community for his clients, and his ambitious plans for scaling through paid advertising. The conversation is packed with raw insights on avoiding paralysis by analysis, why you must "stay dumb and do it," and a profound metaphor about leading others through the fog as an entrepreneur.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Derek Stern, the passionate founder behind Revenge Body Fitness and Nutrition. Derek shares his incredible journey from an 18-year-old fitness enthusiast learning from elite bodybuilders to becoming a certified coach dedicated to empowering his clients. He opens up about the profound, life-changing transformations he witnesses—not just in physical strength, but in the confidence to start a podcast, the energy to play with kids, and the courage to finally feel comfortable in one's own skin.

Derek provides a masterclass in authentic entrepreneurship, passionately rejecting the industry standard of high-pressure, cold-DM sales tactics in favor of organic, value-driven relationships. He discusses his mission-driven pricing model, designed to be accessible rather than exclusive, and his ultimate vision to scale not for personal luxury, but to fairly employ and uplift other talented trainers who are undervalued by big-box gyms. This is a powerful conversation about building a business with integrity, focusing on real results, and the transformative power of fitness on the human spirit.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Dr. Joseph Drolshagen, The Rapid Growth Specialist. Dr. Joseph takes us on a profound journey from his days in corporate America, working exhaustively and missing out on life, to his discovery of the subconscious mind's power. He shares how this revelation led to landing multi-million dollar contracts and ultimately inspired him to found his coaching practice to help others achieve rapid growth without the burnout.

Dr. Joseph details his SMT (Subconscious Mindset Training) Method, a transformative process that helps business owners shatter their internal glass ceilings. He explains his unique, high-touch, one-on-one coaching program designed to rapidly scale revenues while simultaneously giving clients back their time and freedom. We also discuss his ambitious future plans to launch an institute to certify other coaches in his method, ensuring his legacy of empowering entrepreneurs continues to grow.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Erin Schaden, a divorce and mediation coach with nearly three decades of family law experience. Erin shares her powerful journey from being a traditional litigator to discovering a more compassionate, effective path. She explains how focusing on the emotional and strategic aspects of divorce—helping clients align their emotional and legal realities—dramatically reduces process time, saves on fees, and leads to more amicable, sustainable outcomes. Her unique approach empowers individuals to navigate their divorce with agency, preserving important relationships, especially when children are involved.

Erin delves into the core of her practice, describing her ideal client as someone just beginning to consider divorce, before positions have hardened. She outlines her day-to-day coaching process, which is built on flexibility, authenticity, and meeting clients where they are—both emotionally and financially. Looking ahead, Erin discusses her goals to scale back her legal practice in favor of more coaching and mediation, aiming for a better work-life balance while maintaining the profound human connection that is central to her mission of transforming how people experience one of life's most difficult transitions.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Rob Whitfield, award-winning CEO and founder of Redefine Winning. Rob shares the powerful story of his departure from a large, impersonal consulting firm, where he felt like "a small fish in a very large lake," and how a pivotal moment of turning down a generous job offer led him to pursue the fulfilling path of entrepreneurship. His drive to provide the intentional coaching and behavioral change support he never received became the catalyst for founding his pioneering consultancy.

Rob breaks down the four key areas where Redefine Winning helps teams and leaders transform: coaching intact executive teams, guiding cross-functional groups to break down silos, delivering specific training on topics like conflict resolution, and providing one-on-one executive coaching. He emphasizes that true, lasting behavior change is not a "one and done" workshop but a journey of accountability. The conversation also covers his effective, no-nonsense approach to client acquisition—focusing on exceptional delivery to generate referrals and leveraging organic thought leadership on social media—and his vision for scaling the company's impact to help more organizations achieve their full potential.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Ted Ryce, celebrity fitness trainer and host of the Legendary Life podcast. Ted takes us on a profound journey from a family tragedy that derailed his neuroscience studies to building a successful personal training business in Miami Beach with A-list clients like Robert Downey Jr. and Richard Branson. He reveals the "golden handcuffs" of that world and his courageous decision to leave it all behind, move to Thailand, and go all-in on building his online coaching business, Legendary Life, which helps high-achievers over 40 transform their health and bodies.

Ted details his ideal client profile: successful entrepreneurs and executives who have put their health on the back burner and now feel their physical state doesn't match their external success. He breaks down his core offers and the science-backed strategies he uses to deliver life-changing results. The conversation also tackles the current challenges of scaling a business, specifically the shift in lead generation strategies post-Elon's acquisition of Twitter (X), and Ted's vision for the future, which includes authoring a book and returning to speaking engagements to share his powerful message.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we dive into the inspiring journey of Christabel Zamor, the visionary founder behind Breath of Bliss. Christabel shares her remarkable transition from retiring as the creator of the international hula hoop dance phenomenon, Hoop Girl, to a life-changing invitation in Bali. What began as a surprise opportunity to lead a breathwork session for 80 people ignited a global movement, leading her to birth a transformative practice that combines breath, movement, and sound to awaken profound aliveness and embodiment.

Christabel details the organic, passion-led growth of Breath of Bliss, which now boasts over 1,000 professionally trained facilitators worldwide. She discusses the core of her business—empowering coaches, transformational leaders, and "workshop junkies" to unlock their highest potential—and her vision for the future. This includes strategically doubling the price of her flagship training to reflect its immense value and launching a new high-level mentorship container designed for leaders ready to birth their own movements and scale their impact.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Jessica Summers, a transformational leadership and mindset coach. Jessica takes us on a powerful journey from a life that looked perfect on the outside—as a fashion designer and boutique owner—to a devastating rock bottom brought on by medical trauma, addiction, and homelessness. She shares the pivotal moment she chose to rebuild her life, emphasizing the spiritual journey and the unwavering belief in a vision far greater than her circumstances that guided her recovery.

Jessica now empowers high-achieving women to break free from burnout and reclaim their power, especially after divorcing a narcissist or leaving an abusive relationship. She discusses her methodology, which combines cognitive behavioral therapy, nervous system regulation, and spiritual clarity to help clients align with their purpose and heal their relationships with their children. Jessica also reveals her current approach to business, focusing on in-person connection and the critical, non-negotiable practice of quieting her mind each morning to listen for the next indicated step toward her limitless future.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Simon Tomkins of Simon Tomkins Coaching. Simon shares his founding story, detailing how a 14-month trip around the world provided the clarity and courage to leave his career behind and pursue his true passion for personal development. He discusses the pivotal decision to launch his coaching business at the start of the COVID pandemic, transforming a period of global uncertainty into an opportunity for personal and professional reinvention.

Simon delves into the core of his business model, which is dedicated to helping busy professionals and business owners achieve "work-life harmony," reduce stress, and avoid burnout through highly effective one-on-one coaching. He opens up about the challenges and strategies of scaling a personal brand, the intentional use of paid ads over organic social media for lead generation, and his future vision—which includes writing a book and hosting in-person retreats—all while maintaining the personal balance and alignment with values that he teaches his clients.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Ryan Lord, the founder of Saint Lord Media. Ryan shares his unique journey from a 12-year sales professional and a music artist with a 60k-strong social following to launching a creative agency that specializes in authentic, human-centric content. He delves into the pivotal moment he transitioned from a generic content creation model to niching down into "Vox Pop" street interview content for direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands, a move that led to rapid growth and partnerships with major clients like Trading 212 and National Rail.

Ryan passionately explains the power of street interviews as the ultimate form of authentic social proof, market research, and brand storytelling in an age dominated by AI and craving human connection. He outlines his lifestyle-business philosophy, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of building real relationships over complex systems and his strategic use of commission-only sales reps to scale. The conversation covers his organic growth strategies, the importance of becoming a key person of influence in your niche, and his plans for the future by doubling down on what already works.