Founders Future

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Mishal Saeed dives into the growth journey of Flywheel Strategy with Kate MacCabe, exploring how their unique, expert-driven model sets them apart in the consulting space. Kate shares how Flywheel builds trust and credibility through a strong organic presence on platforms like LinkedIn and strategic in-person networking, creating a flywheel effect by delivering tailored, cross-functional support that keeps clients coming back for new needs. Their collaborative sales approach, where senior experts directly engage with prospects from the start, helps uncover deeper business challenges and craft custom solutions that drive real impact.

Kate also opens up about the challenges of scaling a diverse, skilled team aligned with Flywheel’s values and high standards, emphasizing the importance of upfront rigor and clear communication to ensure the right fit. Looking ahead, she discusses the vision for Flywheel Strategy’s future—focusing on expanding awareness of their broad capabilities and continuing to nurture client relationships across multiple domains, from marketing to operations, to sustain momentum and fuel ongoing growth.

In this episode of to Founders Future, where host Jae Encarnacion uncovers the journeys of visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of their industries. In this episode, Jae sits down with Paige Williams, an award-winning filmmaker, tech entrepreneur, and coach featured in Forbes and The New York Times. Paige shares her inspiring transition from building Odd Pop, a platform supporting over 80,000 diverse filmmakers, to launching The Creative Keys—a soul-led 12-part coaching framework designed to help creative leaders and female founders align their businesses with their authentic selves and foster transformative growth. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, Paige reveals how creative mindset and inner transformation are the true drivers of business success.

As a solopreneur starting fresh, Paige discusses the challenges and excitement of building The Creative Keys from the ground up, focusing on cultivating a community of super fans and leveraging word of mouth rather than paid ads. She highlights her commitment to authentic connection, using group coaching, one-on-one programs, and an upcoming membership platform to scale her impact. Looking ahead, Paige envisions creating a social platform centered on creative leadership that empowers founders to thrive from the inside out. Tune in for an uplifting conversation about courage, creativity, and the power of transformation in entrepreneurship.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with John Matthews, founder of Gray Cat Enterprises, to explore the mindset and systems behind building a successful consulting business. With over 30 years of experience in the corporate world, John shares how he transitioned into entrepreneurship, why he built his business to be lean and efficient from the start, and how he’s structured his consulting model for high value and flexibility. From early routines and tight organization to building reusable content and frameworks, John emphasizes the power of preparation and strategic simplicity.

The conversation dives into how new entrepreneurs can stand out by producing original content on platforms like LinkedIn, the importance of charging what you're worth, and how to scale through systems rather than stress. John also shares his favorite tools for organization, his philosophy of “time-shifting,” and how he's productized his expertise for repeatable success. Whether you're just starting your business in 2025 or refining your current model, this episode offers practical wisdom and candid insights from a founder who’s built a business on clarity, value, and intention.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Clayton Turner, founder of Leadly—a B2B lead generation powerhouse that helps businesses scale by delivering high-intent, sales-ready leads. Clayton shares his entrepreneurial journey, from leaving corporate America after the Navy to building and selling an 8-figure contractor training business. He dives into why he couldn’t stay retired, his passion for solving lead generation challenges, and how Leadly now helps plateaued businesses (especially those doing $1M–$10M/year) break through by optimizing their sales processes and freeing founders from the day-to-day grind.

Clayton reveals the common gaps he sees in entrepreneurs’ sales calls (hint: many aren’t as good as they think) and how Leadly uses AI and outsourced sales teams to turn leads into closed deals. He also shares tactical advice for founders stuck in the trenches—like hiring smarter talent, systematizing SOPs, and leveraging masterminds to shift from working in the business to on it. Packed with hard-won lessons on scaling, travel-friendly entrepreneurship, and why he’s still chasing the next big win, this episode is a masterclass in growth from a serial builder who’s been there.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Roberto Luna, founder and CEO of Lunivate, an AI automation and infrastructure implementation company. They dive into Roberto's journey from developing simple website automations for local businesses to building advanced AI solutions for online service providers. Roberto shares how he identified gaps in client acquisition and retention, leading him to create hyper-specific AI workflows that deliver real results, while also addressing common misconceptions about AI's capabilities in today's market.

The conversation explores Lunivate’s evolution, from helping small businesses optimize lead generation to now empowering startups and agencies with custom AI-driven operating systems. Roberto reveals his ambitious plans to disrupt data providers like Apollo and Clay with a proprietary lead database, along with his vision for scalable, niche-specific platforms. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring founders, emphasizing the importance of mastering systems architecture and precise communication to harness AI effectively.

In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Kevin Diggins, founder and principal consultant of Access Insights, a Boston-based, disability-owned consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, process optimization, and operational excellence. Drawing from leadership experience at companies like GE, Bose, and Skillsoft, Kevin shares his journey from corporate executive to solopreneur, explaining how personal relationships, community networks, and his disability-owned business certification have been key to building his business. He also discusses how procurement diversity programs create new opportunities for impactful consulting partnerships.

Kevin dives into the challenges of focusing his broad expertise into a clear marketing message and balancing client delivery with building a sustainable pipeline. He highlights the importance of validating messaging before scaling marketing efforts and shares his vision for 2025 and beyond—targeting small to medium-sized businesses with strategic transformation solutions that help them scale efficiently. If you’re interested in turning deep operational experience into meaningful impact and growth, this episode offers valuable insights.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Karyn Vadnais sits down with Vimari Roman, founder of Be Productive Coaching. Vimari shares her inspiring journey from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship, building a coaching practice centered on leadership development, career strategy, and personal branding. She discusses how her business evolved through client feedback to include AI-driven career tools, resume and LinkedIn branding, and workshops focused on mental fitness and career clarity.

Vimari also dives into her lead generation tactics using LinkedIn and referrals, the challenges of scaling while maintaining a personalized approach, and her plans to grow with additional contractors and sales support. She offers valuable insights on the future of coaching, the role of virtual assistants and CRM systems, and her vision for delivering impactful, client-focused coaching solutions. This episode is a great listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, coaching, and strategic growth.

In this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Kate Bissinger, founder of Vocal Wellness Academy, to explore how she's redefining vocal coaching through a holistic, emotionally intelligent lens. Kate shares how her mission goes beyond technique—focusing on vocal health, mental well-being, and building authentic confidence in both singers and speakers. We dive into how she balances practical content creation with her deeper goal of nurturing the whole person, and why she believes sustainable growth starts with emotional sustainability.

Kate also reveals how tools like ChatGPT have become essential for maintaining consistency and creativity across her business. From resisting the noise of clickbait coaching to leaning into authenticity, Kate unpacks what it takes to build a brand rooted in substance in today’s crowded digital space. Her advice to founders? Take care of your inner world, because your business can only grow as far as you do.

In this inspiring episode of Founders Future, James Griffin, founder of Griffin IT and co-leader of a 110-employee HR company, shares candid insights on building businesses around solving real problems that others shy away from. From the unglamorous yet lucrative world of HR services and business process outsourcing to the evolving landscape of remote work post-Covid, James reveals how embracing the “boring” but essential tasks like payroll, talent acquisition, and IT refurbishing can unlock significant opportunities.

James also shares a powerful growth strategy he used with his wife’s HR consultancy—reaching out to 200 HR consultants and business owners for “get to know you” conversations to identify pain points and shape a product that truly meets market needs. This customer-first approach has been pivotal in scaling their business and building a loyal client base.

As remote work becomes the new normal, especially for sales, operations, and creative teams, James explains how virtual collaboration enables broader client reach, transforming traditional HR services into scalable, global solutions.

In this episode of Founders, Future, with host Ammar Elm, Motty Chen, founder of Back on Track – Business Coaching, reveals why alignment—between people, purpose, and strategy—is the foundation for lasting business success. Motty shares his philosophy on coaching leadership teams, emphasizing quality over quantity in client relationships and how he scales impact through a network of trusted coaches while maintaining high standards.

The conversation delves into Motty’s ethical approach to marketing, including his trust-based sales process and educational LinkedIn content that fosters genuine engagement. He also opens up about the challenges of balancing multiple roles as a founder and his vision to help entrepreneurs prioritize alignment early—avoiding the pitfalls of misaligned growth—making this a must-listen for leaders focused on intentional, purpose-driven scaling.