Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Chris M. Walker, the founder of Superstar SEO and Legiit. Chris shares his incredible journey from working a job he disliked in tech support to building a multi-faceted digital empire. He recounts the early days of taking client calls in the office bathroom and working late to send cold emails, all to pay off debt and escape the 9-to-5 grind. His discovery of affiliate marketing and subsequent pivot into SEO consulting laid the groundwork for what would eventually become Legit, a platform that has grown every single month since its 2018 launch.

Chris dives deep into the philosophy behind Legit, explaining how it differentiates itself by focusing solely on serious business growth and vetted freelancers, contrasting with broader marketplaces. He details the platform's evolution into an all-in-one tool that uses AI to audit a business's online presence, provide actionable steps, and connect them with top-tier talent. Chris also reveals his valuable insights on leveraging emerging channels like ChatGPT for traffic and shares his ambitious long-term goal to empower every business on earth with the tools to grow.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Kaustav Ghosh, a digital transformation expert and the founder of the global community "I Support Your Business." Kaustav shares the inspiring origin story of his community, which was born during the COVID-19 pandemic as a campaign to support 101 struggling small businesses through collaborative promotion, ultimately reaching an audience of 7.5 million. He delves into the common challenges solopreneurs and small business owners face, emphasizing the critical misunderstanding between marketing, sales, and brand building.

Kaustav passionately argues that the most powerful tool for any business is the founder's own unique story and the authentic human connections they build. He outlines his community's focus on mindset coaching and storytelling as the foundation for growth and discusses his future vision: creating an 8-pillar support ecosystem to help entrepreneurs establish themselves as subject matter experts. The conversation also explores the essential balance between leveraging AI for efficiency and maintaining the irreplaceable value of human connection in business.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Devyn Harakh, a systems strategist and SaaS agency owner. Devyn shares his unconventional journey into entrepreneurship, which began with door-to-door sales—an experience he credits for building the resilience and work ethic essential for business success. He delves into the origins of his current venture, Trésor House, and its flagship offering, Just Automate, which was born from identifying a critical pain point: online coaches and creatives achieving initial success but then stalling due to manual, burnout-inducing operational processes.

Devyn explains how Just Automate provides a complete solution for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, combining the power of the GoHighLevel software to automate funnels and masterclasses with crucial mindset coaching and business strategy calls. He outlines the specific back-end systems they automate, such as free guide funnels and masterclass launch sequences, which allow coaches to transition from chasing clients in DMs to attracting and serving their audience seamlessly, ultimately freeing them to live a life of purpose and freedom.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Kara McMaster, the founder and CEO of SalesBytes. Kara shares her entrepreneurial journey, from her early days inspired by her mother to becoming a ski bum and launching her first company. She delves into the core mission of SalesBytes, which is to help tech startups, coaches, and agencies break out of a referral-only sales cycle by building effective, data-driven outbound systems. Kara emphasizes the critical importance of founders understanding sales and marketing to achieve true, scalable growth.

The conversation provides a masterclass in modern sales strategies, focusing heavily on leveraging LinkedIn not as a social platform, but as a powerful networking tool. Kara reveals her unique approach to building prospect lists by analyzing who is engaging with competitors' content, putting you in touch with potential clients who are already in a "buying pocket." She also shares her insights on the enduring power of human connection in sales, why she avoids AI in direct messaging, and how a disciplined, systems-focused approach allows her to drive significant growth for her clients while maintaining a lean operation and a lifestyle that prioritizes family and skiing.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Ambereen Hameed, the founder and CEO of Tawakal Coaching. Ambereen shares her profound journey from a corporate IT career, where she was known as the company's "culture maker," to answering her true calling as a family and marriage coach. She delves into the pivotal moment of self-realization during COVID, which led her to become a certified high-performance coach and dedicate her life to transforming families by strengthening the core marital bond.

Ambereen details the unique structure of her 12-week coaching program, which requires both husband and wife to invest simultaneously, ensuring aligned growth and a unified family vision. She explains how she helps couples move from a state of stress and resentment to one of connection, acceptance, and shared values by focusing on communication, influence, and redefining productivity around quality relationships. Ambereen also discusses her community-building efforts, her spiritually-aligned approach to business growth, and her ambitious goals to significantly scale her impact in the coming year.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Drake Kirkwood, a mental fitness coach and founder of Mind Mastery with Drake. Drake opens up about his personal journey from a college athlete facing a profound identity crisis after graduation to discovering the transformative power of mental fitness. He shares how this pivotal experience led him to entrepreneurship and his mission to help others regulate their brain chemistry, reset their discipline, and reclaim control of their energy.

Drake details the structure of his work, which includes one-on-one coaching through his 3- to 6-month Mind Mastery program. He explains the three core pillars of his approach: energizing the mind through brain nutrition and sleep, disciplining the mind to combat modern distractions, and freeing the mind to align with one's core values and purpose. The conversation also explores his ambitions for the future, including scaling his impact through group coaching and online communities, and the personal challenge of maintaining self-belief on the entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Giedre Vainauskiene, a pioneering UGC creator and founder of the creative agency Mercial. Giedre shares her journey from being one of the first UGC creators in Lithuania to identifying a critical market gap: brands craved authentic, converting videos but struggled to find and brief creators effectively. This insight led her to co-found a platform connecting European brands with creators before ultimately launching Mercial, a boutique agency that acts as a strategic creative partner rather than just a content supplier.

Giedre delves into the current state of her business, explaining Mercial's hybrid model as both a UGC agency and creative studio that focuses on long-term retainers, primarily in the beauty, health, and fashion industries. She discusses the challenges of scaling while maintaining the high-quality, "family-like" service she's built, her goals for international expansion beyond Lithuania, and her passion for coaching new UGC creators. Giedre's key advice for aspiring creators is to "start messy, but start now," emphasizing that clarity comes from action, not overthinking.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we dive into the inspiring journey of Amber Shaw. Amber shares her powerful story of transitioning from a 20-year corporate sales career and a difficult divorce to building multiple six-figure online coaching businesses. She reveals how she used her personal pain as a catalyst for purpose, starting a side hustle that quickly scaled through mastering organic social media and strategic mentorship. Amber opens up about her recent brand pivot to "The Divorce Revolution," where she now empowers divorced moms to transform their life experiences into profitable, purpose-driven coaching businesses.

Amber provides a detailed look at her business model, including her signature group program "Renew You" and her exciting new "Confident Coach Certification" launching in 2026. She candidly discusses the evolution of her marketing strategies, from relying on organic content and short-form video to her current shift towards implementing self-liquidating offers (SLOs) and paid traffic to scale sustainably. Amber also outlines her ambitious goals for doubling revenue, the challenges of avoiding burnout as a single mom, and her vision for creating a lasting impact.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Daniel Gomez, an award-winning motivational speaker, executive coach, and best-selling author. Daniel shares his incredible journey from a 20-year career in the automotive industry to becoming a sought-after speaker, a journey that began when a personal crisis forced him to leap into the unknown. He reveals how his very first major speaking engagement came from an unexpected call from the U.S. Air Force, which found him through a simple Google search, and how that single event catapulted his confidence and career.

Daniel delves into the core philosophies that drive his success, emphasizing the critical shift from an "employee mindset" to a "business owner mindset." He passionately explains why sales is simply about helping people find solutions and how his faith serves as the foundation for his confidence and ambition. Looking forward, Daniel outlines his vision for the "Millionaires Institute," a physical hub designed for training, coaching, and community, showcasing his commitment to continuous growth and empowering others to unlock their true potential.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Kristy Weterings, a dedicated career coach who helps ambitious women escape unfulfilling jobs. Kristy shares her powerful personal story of hitting rock bottom after being fired from a stressful job, which sparked her journey into personal development and ultimately led her to become a coach. She discusses her mission to help others find clarity and transition into meaningful careers much faster than she did, preventing them from years of feeling stuck and unfulfilled.

Kristy details the inner workings of her business, from her one-on-one coaching programs tailored to each client's pace to her organic marketing strategies on LinkedIn and through networking. She opens up about the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with being a mother of two and her vision for the future, which includes speaking on stages, writing a book, and hosting retreats. Kristy also offers invaluable advice for new entrepreneurs on the importance of investing in coaches, not giving up through the initial struggles, and having the courage to prioritize your own happiness and goals.