Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we’re joined by Arash Rahimpour, founder of Archer Insight. Arash shares his 25+ year journey across sales, revenue leadership, and management consulting, and how that experience led him to build a business focused on clarity over hype. Drawing from decades of working with SMB founders, he explains why traditional, headcount-heavy sales models are breaking down—and how modern revenue systems powered by automation, structure, and intentional strategy are reshaping the future of B2B growth.

In this conversation, Arash unpacks his philosophy of building owned, repeatable revenue systems rather than indefinite agency retainers, helping founders regain predictability, profitability, and time. He discusses working primarily with non-tech B2B businesses, the importance of strong revenue architecture before scaling, and why real growth comes from deep understanding of buyers—not jargon or trends. The episode offers a grounded, thoughtful perspective on leadership, change, and what it truly takes for founders to scale sustainably in an evolving market.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we’re joined by Sarah Barkwill, founder of The Pink Lion Business Coaching and Eyes on HR. Sarah shares her journey from a 15-year corporate career in human resources—rising to executive leadership—to becoming a multi-business owner driven by a passion for entrepreneurship, ownership, and helping others scale sustainably. Her first venture, Eyes on HR, laid the foundation through fractional HR consulting, while client demand for broader business guidance inspired her to launch The Pink Lion and expand into full-spectrum business coaching.

Throughout the conversation, Sarah discusses her mission to support female entrepreneurs by creating safe, empowering spaces for learning, connection, and growth. As a certified partner of ActionCOACH, she blends structured business frameworks with community-driven support through group coaching, masterminds, one-on-one coaching, and her upcoming PowerHer Collective. Sarah also shares insights on managing multiple businesses, leveraging data and tracking for smarter decision-making, and her vision for scaling her coaching brand by bringing on additional certified coaches to help more women build profitable, purpose-led businesses.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we’re joined by Christine Despres, a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience and the founder of The Wellness Navigator. Christine shares her powerful journey from working on the front lines of healthcare—particularly in dementia, hospice, and rehabilitation—to building a wellness business focused on prevention, longevity, and brain health.

Christine explains how witnessing chronic illness and cognitive decline firsthand reshaped her mission: helping women in midlife take proactive control of their health before issues become irreversible. The conversation explores the deep connection between brain health, hormones, lifestyle habits, and long-term independence, as well as why wellness isn’t about extreme protocols—but about sustainable micro-habits that support the whole person. Christine also opens up about transitioning into entrepreneurship, navigating the challenges of building a business later in life, and her vision for empowering women to age well, confidently, and on their own terms.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Jennifer Donison, founder and president of Break Forward Divorce Coach Institute, Vice President of the Divorce Coaches Action Group, and Director of My Children and Me Incorporated.

Jennifer shares her deeply personal journey into divorce coaching—rooted in her own experience as a young mother navigating separation without guidance—and how that experience fueled a decade-long mission to support families through one of life’s most emotionally and financially challenging transitions. She explains why divorce coaching should often come before legal action, helping individuals gain clarity, regulate emotions, protect children, and dramatically reduce unnecessary legal costs.

The conversation explores the evolving role of divorce coaches within alternative dispute resolution (ADR), the critical distinction between certification and true accreditation, and Jennifer’s work to professionalize the industry through structured training and accountability. Jennifer also breaks down how divorce coaches, mediators, and lawyers can work together ethically and effectively—each with clear boundaries—to create better outcomes for parents and children alike. At its core, this episode is a powerful discussion on resilience, informed decision-making, and putting children’s well-being at the center of divorce.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Tracy Roesch Williams, founder of Journeys in Sight. Tracy shares her powerful, unconventional entrepreneurial journey—from sobriety and spiritual awakening to building and selling a pioneering mobile dog business in Alaska, and ultimately guiding women entrepreneurs toward clarity, focus, and purposeful growth.

With nearly three decades of entrepreneurial experience, Tracy specializes in helping idea-rich women cut through overwhelm and transform big visions into clear, actionable 90-day plans. Her work centers on vision mapping, accountability, and relationship-driven growth—designed especially for women navigating life transitions, second chapters, and the question of “what’s next?”

The conversation explores Tracy’s philosophy on vision versus execution, the importance of structure without burnout, and the critical distinction between coaching, consulting, and therapy. She also opens up about her commitment to service, her long-term sobriety, and how movement, accountability, and human connection play a vital role in staying aligned with both business goals and personal purpose.

From early adoption of video and social media to building community through newsletters, workshops, and YouTube, Tracy offers a grounded, heart-led approach to sustainable success—proving that clarity, service, and simplicity can create extraordinary results.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Amanda Dake—a strategic business advisor, former educator, and founder who helps entrepreneurs uncover the one pivotal shift that transforms stalled offers into scalable, aligned revenue.

Amanda shares her journey from high school science teacher and tennis coach to becoming a trusted advisor for founders navigating growth, clarity, and execution. With over 16 years of experience in the online business space, she breaks down why she intentionally moved away from scalable courses and memberships to focus on deep, high-impact one-on-one advisory work—and how that decision aligns with both her lifestyle and her clients’ long-term success.

The conversation dives into Amanda’s approach to reframing high-ticket offers into mastermind-style programs, simplifying marketing decisions in an era overwhelmed by AI and automation, and helping founders cut through noise to regain momentum. She also shares insights from producing live events, working closely with ClickFunnels leaders, writing actionable business books, and why human-to-human connection is becoming more powerful than ever.

Amanda closes by discussing her 2026 vision—stepping onto more live stages, expanding her influence through speaking and books, and continuing to help business owners build companies they actually enjoy running.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Dr. Jo, founder of Tula Soul. Dr. Jo shares her deeply personal journey from becoming a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma to building a holistic practice that integrates somatic release, shadow work, yoga, energy healing, and embodied coaching.

Drawing from her own healing experiences, Dr. Jo explains why traditional talk therapy alone often isn’t enough—and how embodiment work helps women move beyond intellectual insight into true mind–body–spirit transformation. The conversation explores the power of small, intimate group experiences, women’s circles, retreats, and community healing, as well as Dr. Jo’s vision for empowering women to reclaim their voice, break free from limiting patterns, and live unapologetically aligned lives.

Dr. Jo also opens up about her creative approach to building her business, her growing LinkedIn newsletter, the surprising impact of platforms like Threads, and her bold plans for 2026—including multiple retreats, a group empowerment program, and the release of her first solo book focused on daily embodiment practices.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Barbara Walsh, founder of Good Nature Wellness. Barbara shares her powerful transition from running a successful graphic design business to dedicating her life to health and wellness after overcoming breast cancer naturally—without surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation—and celebrating nearly a decade cancer-free.

Barbara dives into her deeply personalized, relationship-driven approach to wellness, helping women over 40 restore energy, rebalance metabolism, and support long-term health through root-cause healing rather than quick fixes. She explains why true wellness requires addressing nutrition, stress, sleep, movement, and metabolic health together, and how sustainable change comes from accountability, education, and individualized support. The conversation also explores the challenges of standing out in the crowded wellness space, the growing importance of community-based healing, and Barbara’s vision for expanding her impact through thoughtful group programs while staying grounded in science, compassion, and lived experience.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Chris Rudolph—a two-time exit entrepreneur, AI-fueled growth partner, and business coach helping digital agency founders scale sustainably without sacrificing their lives.

Based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Chris shares his journey from the fitness and strength-conditioning world to co-founding and successfully exiting Core Athletic. Starting with deep craft expertise but limited business knowledge, Chris learned the hard way how systems, leadership, and mentorship—not hustle—create businesses that can grow beyond the founder.

Today, Chris works one-on-one with agency owners across the globe, helping them cut through distraction, clarify their vision, and focus on the highest-leverage actions that actually move revenue forward. The conversation dives into the realities of running a digital agency in an immature and fast-changing industry, the dangers of chasing shiny objects, and why most agencies get stuck below the $100K/month mark.

Chris also shares practical insights on performance-based pricing, why hybrid retainers create healthier agencies, how to protect against client churn, and how AI is enabling lean, boutique agencies to outperform larger teams. With a strong emphasis on leadership, focus, and systems, this episode is packed with real-world advice for agency founders who want growth and time freedom.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Mark Dolan, founder of Time Tested Mastery, speaker, coach, and podcast host with more than 40 years of experience in sales and real estate. Mark shares his journey from an introverted young professional to a respected industry leader who has overseen more than 12,500 real estate transactions. Drawing from decades of mentorship, leadership roles, and personal transformation, he explains how principle-driven sales skills—and not scripts—are the foundation of long-term success.

The conversation explores Mark’s focus on emotional safety in the sales process, life skills development, and helping sales professionals adapt to constant industry change. He discusses working with real estate brokers, team leaders, and agents through hands-on workshops and short-term coaching engagements designed to deliver tangible results within 90 days. Mark also shares his thoughtful perspective on AI as a personal development tool, the importance of adapting faster as markets evolve, and why true fulfillment at this stage of his career comes from giving back—helping others build confidence, clarity, and sustainable success.