Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Roy De Medeiros, the founder of Fulkrem Management Group. Roy shares his journey from a 25-year corporate sales and leadership career to becoming a fractional VP of Sales, detailing how he helps plateaued or declining small-to-medium-sized businesses achieve scalable growth. He explains his unique "Freedom Network" approach, which involves a holistic business health check and integrating fractional C-suite experts to build operational structure, empower founders, and drive sustainable success.

Roy delves into the practicalities of his engagements, which typically last 24-36 months, and shares compelling case studies of client growth, from $2M to $9M and $70M to $100M. He also outlines his vision for the future, which includes expanding his network of fractional partners across North America and the globe, and his mission to help business owners transition from being stuck in the day-to-day operations to gaining true freedom and clarity to scale, exit, or turn their business into a valuable investment.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Rob Wynn, the owner of InfluxJuice. Rob shares his fascinating entrepreneurial journey, beginning with his early days in door-to-door sales where he learned the critical sales principle of focusing on customer benefits rather than the product itself. This foundation led him to pursue online businesses, driven by a desire for control and the freedom to work from anywhere. He details how this path ultimately culminated in the creation of his marketing agency, InfluxJuice, which specializes in SEO and, now, generative AI optimization for Web3, DeFi, and crypto projects.

Rob provides a transparent look into the current operations of his business, explaining his agency's core offerings: comprehensive site audits, on-page SEO, and powerful off-site marketing campaigns designed to build authority and drive first-page Google rankings. He openly discusses the challenges of B2B lead generation, his reliance on LinkedIn and email outreach, and his plans for future growth by systematizing client acquisition. Throughout the conversation, Rob emphasizes the importance of adapting to industry changes, outsourcing to a trusted team, and using data to deliver measurable results for his clients.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Carol Palombini, a leadership coach and consultant for tech leaders. Carol takes us on her journey from a clinical psychologist and Head of HR in tech companies to founding her own consulting business. She delves into her science-backed approach that helps executives bridge the gap between their leadership intentions and their daily behaviors, focusing on uncovering blind spots in both their weaknesses and, more importantly, their untapped strengths. Carol explains how she builds emotional intelligence and high-performing teams by combining deep-dive mindset work with practical market strategy.

Carol outlines her process, which includes personalized one-on-one coaching and powerful group roundtables that allow tech executives to learn from each other's dynamics. She shares a compelling success story of a CTO who transformed her self-confidence from a "zero to a ten" in just five sessions. The conversation also explores the challenges of being a solopreneur, from the shifting algorithms of LinkedIn marketing to the critical need for a trusted sales partner. Carol candidly discusses her key lesson for aspiring entrepreneurs: the vital importance of finding a mentor and coach early on to accelerate growth and avoid costly mistakes.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Geoff Laughton, a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience as a relationship coach and the founder of The Undaunted Man. Geoff shares his profound journey from a stressful corporate career that led to a personal health crisis to discovering his true calling in helping others. He delves into his unique methodology as "Your Relationship Architect," where he guides couples from the brink of divorce to a reinvented, thriving partnership, and explains how this work inspired him to create a separate mission dedicated to helping men connect with their authentic selves and become better partners, fathers, and leaders.

Geoff provides a transparent look into the structure of his coaching engagements, from the initial 3-month commitment to the typical year-long process of dismantling dysfunctional patterns and building a new, shared vision for the future. He also details the offerings of The Undaunted Man, including men's groups, wilderness retreats, and one-on-one coaching, all designed to foster clarity and spiritual grounding. Looking ahead, Geoff discusses his passionate focus on growing The Undaunted Man to leave a legacy of empowered, heart-centered men for future generations.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Haley McNeel Drake, a former agency recruiter turned founder of The Career Revisory. Haley pulls back the curtain on the modern job search, sharing invaluable insights from her 11 years on the other side of the hiring desk. She explains why the human connection is more critical than ever in an AI-driven market and provides actionable strategies for effective networking, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation that go beyond simply submitting applications.

Haley delves into the common pitfalls job seekers face and how to avoid them, emphasizing the importance of a strong personal narrative and confident self-presentation. She also discusses the evolution of her business, her mission to make the job search process less overwhelming, and her future goals, including expanding her work in outplacement services to support individuals transitioning after a layoff.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Virginia Franco, the founder of Virginia Franco Resumes. Virginia shares her journey from a journalism and corporate communications background to becoming a sought-after executive resume writer. She explains how she leverages her storytelling skills to transform complex career histories into compelling narratives, helping high-achievers and executives land interviews. Virginia also opens up about her conscious decision to remain a solopreneur, focusing on high-touch, personalized service over scaling a large team, and her strategic approach to marketing that has built her a dedicated following and a robust referral network.

Virginia delves into the current challenges of the "white-collar recession" and how job seekers are navigating the tough market. She outlines her unique, efficient process that requires only 90 minutes of a client's time to craft interview-winning resumes and optimized LinkedIn profiles. Looking ahead, she discusses her future goals not in terms of aggressive growth, but of achieving greater work-life balance while maintaining her business's success. Finally, she offers invaluable advice to her younger self: "Don't worry about not having it all figured out," emphasizing that progress, even with setbacks, is always better than inaction.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we are joined by Rachel Bamber, the founder of Brighter Thinking. Rachel shares her journey from a corporate career in media and fashion to becoming a pioneering leadership coach and speaker. She delves into her mission to help ambitious professionals and teams achieve sustainable success with less stress by leveraging proven insights from psychology and neuroscience. Rachel explains the "brain-friendly" approach to leadership, discussing how she acts as an objective sounding board for senior leaders and business owners to navigate challenges, increase their influence, and create more fulfilling, human-centric work environments.

Rachel opens up about the realities of building her business over the past 21 years, highlighting the importance of relationships, referrals, and providing value through consistent email marketing. She also discusses her vision for the future, which includes publishing her first book, expanding into group coaching and training, and scaling the Brighter Thinking brand by building a team to support its growth. Throughout the conversation, Rachel offers invaluable advice on the power of coaching for those feeling stuck and emphasizes the importance of taking action and following your intuition to create a career and life you love.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Ashley R. Cummings, a distinguished writer and content marketer for top SaaS brands. Ashley shares her unique journey from teaching Russian to becoming a leading voice in the content marketing world. She delves into the powerful role of newsletters in building an authentic brand and offers her expert perspective on navigating the age of AI, arguing that the future belongs to creators who leverage originality, voice, and strategic creativity over generic, AI-generated content.

Ashley outlines the three facets of her business: her freelance writing and reporting, her boutique content agency, and her growing community, Content Connect. She discusses her strategies for scaling her newsletter authentically and teases her upcoming "Irreplaceable" challenge, designed to help content professionals' future-proof their careers. The conversation is a masterclass in adapting to industry shifts, with actionable advice for writers and marketers on how to provide unique value that neither AI nor other writers can easily replicate.

n this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet the mother-daughter duo behind Korero Solutions, Crystal Brown and Jeannette Bourgeault. They share their journey from being professional mediators, constantly being called in after workplace conflicts had already caused significant damage, to creating a proactive consultancy. They discuss how Korero Solutions empowers leaders with the essential skills, tools, and confidence to build connected, resilient teams and handle difficult conversations before they escalate into major issues.

Crystal and Jeannette delve into the critical importance of human connection in today's increasingly digital and remote work environments. They explain why face-to-face interaction is irreplaceable for building trust and empathy, and how the lack of it leads to miscommunication and strained relationships. They also introduce their free community, "The Breaking Point," a space where leaders can get confidential, real-time advice to implement practical solutions immediately, moving from being a reactive last resort to the proactive "front door" of leadership development.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Scott Blostein, the founder and head coach of Uptra Careers. Scott shares his journey from feeling stuck in his early career to becoming a top performer in tech sales at companies like Oracle and Salesforce. He reveals the inspiration behind creating his own proven system to help other ambitious professionals break into high-income tech sales roles, detailing how he has helped over 40 people land jobs representing more than $9 million in On-Target Earnings (OTE).

Scott dives into the core of his program, explaining the blend of one-on-one coaching, expert support, and his unique "risk-free until you get an offer" model. He provides invaluable insights into the current tech sales landscape, emphasizing the critical importance of personal branding on LinkedIn, crafting a compelling story, and using human-centric outreach to stand out in a noisy market. Listeners will learn Scott's actionable strategies for differentiating themselves, why he believes the job market is still full of opportunity for those with the right approach, and his vision for expanding Uptra Careers globally.