Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Bettina Greene-Thompson, the insightful founder of Mind Your Business. Bettina shares her journey from leading global neurodiversity initiatives at Amazon to launching her own coaching and consulting practice. She delves into the critical importance of creating neuro-inclusive workplaces, explaining how supporting neurodivergent individuals—those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences—actually benefits entire organizational cultures by acting as a "canary in the coal mine" for psychological safety and innovation.

Bettina discusses the challenges of educating the market on the tangible ROI of neurodiversity and her vision for the future, which includes strategic partnerships and developing scalable AI tools like "Pocket Mentor" to provide on-demand support. She leaves us with invaluable advice on the power of authenticity, the importance of understanding cultural nuances when scaling, and why the best business strategy is to truly "mind your business" by focusing on your unique value and the right client relationships.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Jane Gallina, the founder of SeeJaneTrade.com and carpeprofit.systeme.io. Jane shares her incredible 25-year journey from a college graduate entering the trading world during the dot-com bubble to a pastry chef, realtor, and airline employee. After being laid off while eight months pregnant, she returned to her roots in trading, transforming her personal success into a mission to educate others. She discusses the foundational importance of understanding the markets, the psychology of trading, and her passion for building a community that lifts each other up.

Jane delves into the current operations of her educational brand, from daily livestreams and one-on-one coaching to her comprehensive 22-hour course designed to build confidence and discipline in new traders. She emphasizes the importance of viewing challenges as lessons and blessings, sharing her philosophy on resilience, positivity, and choosing happiness. Looking ahead, Jane outlines her goals to scale her pre-recorded course, expand into real estate investing, and ultimately create a life of financial freedom and flexibility to homeschool her children and travel the world.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Fiona Bradley, the founder of FB Comms. Fiona shares the incredible story of how she accidentally started her Leeds-based boutique content marketing agency during the 2020 lockdown after a client contract ended. What began as a solo freelance venture quickly snowballed, leading to a team of 16 freelancers before she formalized the business into the full-service agency it is today.

Fiona opens up about her unique approach to client acquisition through omnipresent organic networking and LinkedIn engagement, her philosophy on working with "fun" brands to create scroll-stopping content, and the critical lessons learned from scaling too fast. She discusses the current focus on building airtight, standardized processes to ensure quality and replicability, all with the goal of creating a business that can thrive independently.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Kiki Neag, the Subconscious Business Healer and Expansion Coach. Kiki shares her powerful journey from a life-altering health diagnosis to building a multi-six-figure business by helping established women leaders scale their companies. She reveals how a personal trauma led her to discover that subconscious blocks are the true barriers to growth, even for the most successful entrepreneurs, and why she made the brave pivot from "content coach" to fully embracing her calling as a healer.

Kiki dives deep into her unique methodology, which uses techniques like muscle testing and MDR tapping to help high-achieving clients break through income ceilings, self-doubt, and fear of visibility. She discusses the importance of embodied leadership, how her authentic content strategy on Instagram drives all her client acquisition without sales calls, and her philosophy on setting revenue targets without being controlled by them. This is a candid conversation about the challenges of scaling, maintaining energy, and building a business that is a true extension of yourself.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Tom Handy, a seasoned investor and ghostwriter specializing in the cryptocurrency space. Tom shares his unique journey from a 20-year career in the Army to becoming a trusted voice for crypto companies, explaining how his early introduction to investing laid the foundation for his current work.

Tom delves into the critical role of a ghostwriter, acting as the voice for busy CEOs to simplify complex crypto concepts for their audience. He outlines his process of generating leads through consistent, daily content on LinkedIn and his goals to scale his ghostwriting services to a recurring $10,000 per month by helping more companies clarify their message and connect with their market.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we sit down with Eric Rausch, co-founder of New Standard Co. Eric shares his journey from a decade in the W-2 e-commerce world to launching a premier retention agency. He breaks down the critical importance of retention marketing—encompassing email, SMS, and direct mail—for D2C brands looking to maximize customer lifetime value and reduce acquisition costs. Eric details his agency's specific focus on working with 8 to 10-figure brands, explaining why having significant website traffic is crucial for seeing the impactful ROI from their high-level, senior-led strategies.

Eric provides a masterclass on organic lead generation for agencies, emphasizing the power of building a network and posting consistent, high-value content on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. He walks us through New Standard Co's consultative sales process, which hinges on a detailed free audit to ensure mutual fit and value. Looking ahead, Eric discusses the agency's ambitious growth targets and its strategic approach to leveraging AI not to replace human ingenuity, but to enhance the efficiency and output of their senior strategists, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the retention marketing space.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Ammar Elm, we are joined by Carmen Ohling, the visionary founder of The Amplified Life Company. Carmen shares her incredible journey from a 16-year career in the financial industry at JP Morgan to becoming a renowned conscious leadership coach and keynote speaker. She delves into the pivotal moment of "inner tension" that led her to leave corporate success, pursue her passion for holistic coaching, and ultimately create a company dedicated to making leadership "fun and exciting again." Carmen's story is a powerful testament to the idea that taking action and gaining diverse experiences, rather than just following a predefined passion, is the true key to building a purposeful and impactful venture.

Carmen provides an invaluable deep dive into the evolution of her business model, especially the strategic pivot she made after the pandemic from a traditional solopreneur structure to a scalable, project-based team of expert independent contractors. She outlines her client acquisition strategy, which focuses on intentional speaking engagements for the right CEO-level audiences, asking for specific referrals, and building genuine relationships. Furthermore, Carmen redefines success metrics for leaders, moving away from purely financial KPIs to daily personal measurements like waking up with energy and enthusiasm and doing work you love with people you like, offering a profound lesson in sustainable and intentional growth.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Volker Ballueder, the insightful founder behind Obnatus. Volker shares his remarkable journey from a seasoned tech sales executive and Chief Revenue Officer to creating a unique consultancy that blends executive coaching, financial leadership, and therapeutic support. He opens up about the volatile nature of his corporate career, including experiencing multiple redundancies, which ultimately became the catalyst for him to build a business dedicated to helping leaders thrive authentically.

Volker delves into the core of Obnatus, explaining his mission to support leaders and CEOs through a holistic approach that combines forward-looking coaching with the deeper, therapeutic methodologies needed to address unresolved issues and imposter syndrome. He discusses the challenges of positioning a multi-faceted service portfolio, his strategies for client acquisition through partnerships and LinkedIn, and his exciting vision for the future, including launching scalable group programs and refining his unique niche in the leadership development space.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Michael Brett, a men's relationship coach dedicated to helping men build confidence and create thriving, fulfilling partnerships. Michael shares his powerful and unexpected journey into coaching, which began during a profound personal low point amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastating heartbreak. He reveals how journaling his insecurities and flaws became a cathartic process that not only helped him heal but also formed the foundation of his methodology. This personal project evolved into a public website, a book, and ultimately his mission after the tragic loss of his best friend to suicide, fueling his determination to help other high-performing men who are struggling in silence.

Michael discusses the core of his business today, working primarily with married or engaged "good guys" who are at the end of their rope in their relationships and don't want to lose the woman they love. He explains his highly customized coaching process, his unique money-back guarantee based on effort, and his current successful lead generation strategy through in-person networking. Looking forward, Michael outlines his vision to scale his impact by moving into seminars and group coaching, all while maintaining the profound personal connection and effectiveness that defines his work.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we dive into the world of high-stakes public relations with Tamara Washington, CEO of BOOM Media and Image Consulting. Tamara shares her incredible journey from a 9-year career in television news management to building a premier firm that represents professional athletes, celebrities, and Fortune 500 executives. She reveals the unique challenges and rewards of working in the sports and entertainment industry, where trust is everything and deals are forged through genuine relationships and locker-room referrals rather than traditional marketing.

Tamara opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, including navigating health challenges and the constant need to adapt and "always be creating" for her clients. She discusses her strategic pivot towards working more with corporate executives and her vision for the future: to scale her revenue, build her team, and achieve a better work-life balance. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself, building authentic connections, and understanding that your personal brand is just as important as the clients you represent.