Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Lucas Oliveira, founder and CEO of Gewählt Consulting, to explore his journey from corporate finance to launching a thriving immigration consulting firm. Lucas shares his personal immigration story, the challenges of transitioning from a stable career to entrepreneurship, and how Gewählt Consulting now helps professionals secure U.S. visas with a 99% approval rate. He discusses the importance of referrals, scalable lead generation, and adapting AI in immigration services while maintaining a human touch.

Lucas also dives into his scaling strategies, including building an operational team, diversifying sales channels, and his vision for expanding Gewählt’s global footprint. He offers invaluable advice for aspiring founders, emphasizing the critical role of sales in business success and why entrepreneurs must master selling—even if it’s outside their comfort zone.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Eean Tyson, founder of  Arc & Bloom Professional Services, to explore his bold journey from corporate layoff to launching a rebellious coaching venture. Eean shares how his recent rebrand—leaning into authenticity and audacity—ignited rapid growth, helping justice-impacted individuals and entrepreneurs align their purpose with actionable problem-solving. He dives into his unique approach of blending poetry’s fluidity with structured coaching, offering "Bold Alignment Calls" to navigate career challenges while staying true to his mission of self-actualization.

Eean also discusses his vision for scaling Arc & Bloom, including partnerships in social justice spaces and a goal to hit $20K/month by year’s end—not just for revenue, but to fund financial aid for underserved clients. He emphasizes the power of specificity in messaging, resilience-building, and why solving real problems (like today’s brutal job market) creates deeper impact than generic coaching.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Tom McKeown, Co-Founder of ImpactLine Digital, a marketing agency dedicated to empowering wellness brands through data-driven strategies. With over 20 years of enterprise sales experience, Tom shares how ImpactLine helps health-focused businesses—from regenerative medicine clinics to biohacking studios—build momentum (not just marketing) by leveraging SEO, influencer marketing, and social media. He dives into their unique approach, including their ATX Wellness Passport publication, which fosters organic networking and client trust in a crowded market.

Tom also discusses the challenges of scaling while maintaining white-glove service, the importance of niche specialization (particularly in the longevity space), and how ImpactLine differentiates itself in an industry rife with misleading promises. From hosting wellness events to leveraging AI tools like Gamma.ai, Tom provides actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to grow authentically while staying true to their mission of transforming health and wellness.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Kirk Betzina, founder of OPS Consulting, LLC, to explore how he’s revolutionizing business automation and digital transformation. Kirk shares his journey from identifying inefficiencies in back-office processes to building a consultancy that helps businesses—especially in Austin’s booming roofing industry—leverage automation for explosive growth (like taking a client from $2K to $30K in revenue in 20 days). He dives into his hands-on approach, blending AI tools with human insight, and his mission to empower entrepreneurs who are "fired up but lack a compass."

Kirk also reveals his free cybersecurity lead-gen tool—a game-changer for GDPR compliance—and discusses the future of automation, emphasizing that AI won’t replace humans but will amplify those who harness it. From networking events to Twitter growth, he breaks down his acquisition strategies and why integrity and personalization are non-negotiables in scaling OPS Consulting.

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Phyllis Pieri, founder of Your Franchise Coach and a 30-year franchising veteran. Phyllis shares her journey from owning a Sir Speedy franchise to helping aspiring entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise match—transforming lives across industries like medical, kids, and home services. She reveals why franchising is more than just food businesses, how she guides clients toward financial freedom by aligning their passions with proven systems, and her mission to educate more women about franchising opportunities.

Phyllis also discusses the evolving franchising landscape, the role of AI in streamlining operations, and her new course designed to prepare entrepreneurs before they invest. With wisdom from decades of experience, she leaves us with a golden rule of franchising: "Follow the system—the system works." Whether you’re considering franchising or scaling your own business model, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories.

 In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Jae Encarnacion, we sit down with Mark Addison, founder of Rocket Science, a firm revolutionizing M&A strategy for tech companies. Recognized by Harvard Business Review for his expertise, Mark shares how his proprietary Valuation Engineering process helps mid-market tech firms and startups maximize exit valuations by uncovering hidden strategic value—far beyond just EBITDA multiples. From accidental beginnings as a PR agency to launching 31 brands and guiding 14 exits (11 M&A, 3 IPO), Mark reveals the power of pattern recognition, AI-driven scaling, and why timing is everything in high-stakes deals.

Mark dives into the evolving M&A landscape, where AI is dismantling the "old boys’ club" and democratizing access to strategic insights. He explains why founders must shift from fixating on revenue multiples to crafting narrative-driven valuations that appeal to acquirers’ long-term goals. With candid advice on avoiding common pitfalls and leveraging automation, Mark also teases Rocket Science’s vision for a potential VC accelerator—backed by their knack for spotting winners. A must-listen for founders eyeing exits or investors seeking undervalued opportunities.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Elena Donskaya, CEO and founder of Elena Visionary, a feminine energy coach and mentor who empowers high-achieving women to heal from heartbreak, reconnect with their essence, and embody their magnetic power. Elena shares her transformative journey from a 20-year Wall Street career to spiritual awakening, detailing how she helps women navigate transitions—whether breakups, career shifts, or identity crises—through coaching, masterclasses, and retreats. She also discusses her vision for scaling her impact, integrating AI into her work, and creating a certification program to train future coaches in her unique methodology.

Elena opens up about the challenges of balancing feminine energy with entrepreneurship, her strategies for organic and paid lead generation, and her mission to bridge spirituality with tangible success. She emphasizes the importance of staying aligned with one’s soul purpose while building a business, and her goal to reach 7 figures without sacrificing authenticity. Tune in for insights on feminine leadership, energy healing, and how to build a purpose-driven coaching empire.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Tracey Abut, Founder and Principal Consultant of Xcelerate Talent, to explore her journey from 20+ years of HR leadership to empowering startup CEOs with tailored talent strategies. Tracey shares how she helps founders build high-performing teams through fractional HR services, organizational design, and M&A integrations, emphasizing the critical gap she identified: companies scaling too fast without foundational HR infrastructure. She also discusses her vision for transforming Xcelerate Talent into a premier consulting firm by partnering with private equity firms to unlock workforce potential during mergers and acquisitions.

Tracey delves into her entrepreneurial challenges, from early client acquisition via LinkedIn outreach to refining her sales process with strategic partnerships. She highlights the importance of solving business problems through people-centric solutions and her goal to "go upstream" by serving Fortune 500 clients. Listeners gain insights into scaling a consulting business, the power of niche expertise in HR, and why Tracey believes fractional HR is the future for growth-stage companies.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed sits down with Maciek Lipa, founder of Info Profits and a LinkedIn marketing strategist, to explore his journey from e-commerce to revolutionizing lead generation for high-ticket coaches and consultants. Maciek shares how he identified a gap in email marketing for online coaches and scaled his agency to help clients generate $1M+/month through paid ads and hybrid funnels. He breaks down his "cold customer acquisition system"—a streamlined onboarding process leveraging AI, Slack automation, and data-driven KPIs—and reveals why health/wealth niches (like Amazon FBA and executive coaching) are his bread and butter.

Maciek discusses his vision for scaling Info Profits by productizing one-time funnel build-outs ($15K each) and the role of personal branding (especially his humorous, personality-driven Twitter content) in attracting clients organically. He emphasizes "client-result obsession" as the key to reputation-building in the info-marketing space and shares his plans to implement the same paid-ad strategies he uses for clients to fuel his agency’s growth—targeting 10–15 build-outs monthly. Listeners gain insights into adapting to sophisticated B2B audiences and why he believes consistency in lead gen trumps complexity.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Paul Yankey, the founder of paulyankey.com, a coaching and training platform dedicated to helping purpose-driven men unlock their full leadership potential. Paul shares his transformative journey from a 30-year corporate sales career to becoming a coach who blends biblical wisdom, entrepreneurial insight, and personal transformation into his unique methodology. He discusses his concept of "selling with love" and how approaching business relationships from a place of genuine care and brotherly love creates more authentic connections and better outcomes for everyone involved.

Paul opens up about the pivotal moment when his startup had a liquidation event, which led him to pause and reflect on how he could make a real, positive, and lasting impact in the world. He explains his belief that trust and genuineness will become the key differentiators in business, and shares practical frameworks like the POGO method (Personal, Organizational, Goals, and Obstacles) for connecting with people on a deeper level. Throughout the conversation, Paul emphasizes the importance of aligning with your foundational beliefs, staying true to your convictions, and the power of consistency in both personal development and business growth.