Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Sean Lang, founder of Agency Uplift. Sean shares his journey from running his own 50-person digital marketing agency to launching a consultancy dedicated to helping other agency owners. He delves into the common pitfalls and "ignorance tax" that plague growing agencies and explains his method for creating order from chaos through systems, strategies, and a vital shift in identity from operator to CEO.

Sean also provides a masterclass in leveraging content for business development, detailing how his podcast serves as a powerful "relationship engine" rather than a direct sales tool. He breaks down his unique process of using guest interviews to provide immense value first, followed by a complimentary agency diagnostic that naturally leads to long-term coaching engagements, helping founders scale their businesses with less stress and more intention.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Ruzanna Tovmasyan, a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur, social media strategist and founder of Ruminate LLC. Ruzanna shares her incredible journey from being a "theater kid" moving to LA with $500 to building a multi-million dollar business creating high-converting online courses. She opens up about the pivotal moment she was fired from her $19/hour job and immediately leveraged her skills to land her first client, sparking a business that grew entirely through word-of-mouth and organic trust.

Ruzanna delves into the core of her work at Ruz Studios, explaining how she helps a diverse range of entrepreneurs—from stay-at-home moms to seasoned experts—package their knowledge into impactful online courses. She outlines her tiered approach, from self-paced academies to exclusive, full-production masterclass packages. The conversation also explores her unique marketing philosophy built on authenticity, viral storytelling, and her unexpected secret weapon: comedy, which she uses to build genuine trust with her audience before ever making an offer.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Taylor Ellwood, founder of Sovereign Submission. Taylor shares his journey from a unfulfilling customer support role to creating a coaching brand that explores curious relationships, inner power, and self-sovereignty for men. He discusses the critical gap he identified in men's work: providing a healthy and viable path for men who feel the desire to submit, helping them reconcile this with societal expectations of performative masculinity and move from a place of trauma to one of authentic, sovereign awareness.

Taylor delves into the specifics of his work, explaining that he loves to help men, often in high-control careers, who crave the permission to explore submission and service in a dynamic, healthy way. He outlines his services, including one-on-one and group coaching, and his plans for the future, which involve building sustainable business systems, creating new classes on relationships and transmuting fear, and authoring more books. Throughout the conversation, Taylor emphasizes the entrepreneurial philosophy of "go slow," to build strong foundations for lasting and manageable growth.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we are joined by Paulette Rigo, the founder of Better Divorce Academy. Paulette shares her powerful personal journey through an eight-and-a-half-year, highly litigated divorce, which became the catalyst for her mission to help others navigate this difficult process with clarity and empowerment. She explains how her own traumatic experience led her to become a credentialed mediator and certified divorce coach, dedicated to being part of the solution rather than the problem.

Paulette delves into the two core sides of divorce—the emotional and the legal/financial—and outlines the services she offers through Better Divorce Academy. These range from private mediation and one-on-one coaching for high-conflict cases to her comprehensive "Better Divorce Blueprint" book, audiobook, and online course. She emphasizes her systematic approach to helping clients avoid unnecessary legal fees, resolve their situations swiftly, and keep their private lives private, all while building a business that aligns with her values of empathy and integrity.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Ashhmah, a former real estate professional who transformed her passion for creativity into a thriving personal brand and coaching business. Ashhmah shares her journey from teaching scalable systems to multi-million dollar agencies to discovering the world of content creation, where she now empowers women and creators to build confidence, self-love, and authentic success. She delves into how she fell into UGC (User-Generated Content) creation, earning $2,000 in her first 10 days, and how that evolved into coaching others to monetize their skills and influence.

Ashhmah discusses the current structure of her business, which includes one-on-one coaching, a growing community, and UGC creation for brands. She emphasizes the critical role of mindset in her coaching, noting that 80% of the work involves helping clients build the confidence to charge their worth and negotiate with brands. Looking ahead, Ashhmah outlines her plans to scale by building out her community with tiered offerings and group coaching, ensuring she provides immense value and maintains her reputation while helping others cut through the noise and build a fulfilling career online.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Paul Simpson, the founder of the TBH Mastermind. Paul shares his incredible journey from being part of a large, multi-million pound family-run recycling business to becoming a sales coach and entrepreneur. He delves into the core challenges business owners face when scaling, revealing that the problem is often a "PICNIC" (Problem In Chair, Not In Company) and emphasizes the critical role of accountability, strategy, and execution in achieving sustainable growth.

Paul outlines the structure of the TBH Mastermind, a peer-to-peer coaching group where he and his partner, a "recovering accountant," help founders get out of their own way and focus on implementing one or two key things exceptionally well. He also discusses his ventures beyond coaching, including his work as a celebrant and the subsequent launch of a funeral streaming service born from the needs of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation concludes with Paul's insights on embracing AI as a tool for enhancement and his plans for the future, which include scaling the mastermind model and publishing his book, "The Entrepreneur's Blueprint."

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Jenna D'Annunzio, MS, CPC, President and Certified Holistic Business Coach. Jenna shares her unique journey from aspiring teacher and clinical psychology professional to co-founding Enlightened Entrepreneur with her father. She delves into the core of their work at the Soul Purpose Institute, explaining how they help high-achieving entrepreneurs and financial advisors integrate emotional and spiritual intelligence with their business strategies to overcome limiting beliefs and build a life and business in full alignment.

Jenna provides a behind-the-scenes look at their coaching programs, which often last from six months to a year, and reveals exciting future plans, including a major rebrand and the development of an AI-coaching platform set to launch in 2026. The conversation also covers the challenges of scaling a values-driven business, the importance of building a supportive team, and the profound personal lesson Jenna would give her younger self: that self-worth does not require external validation.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Preethi Balasubramanian, the founder of Wonder EA. Preethi shares her journey from a 15-year corporate career spanning executive assistant and HR roles across three countries to launching her own business. She discusses the pivotal moment of recognizing that brilliant entrepreneurs often stall not from a lack of vision, but from operational chaos, which inspired her to start a company dedicated to streamlining backend systems and providing personalized support.

Preethi details how Wonder EA now serves small businesses and entrepreneurs through four distinct packages designed to reduce burnout and enable sustainable growth. She opens up about the current challenges of client acquisition and her goals for the future, which include building a repeatable marketing engine and codifying her expertise into self-paced courses to scale her impact and create a more predictable business model.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we sit down with Andrew Frazier Jr., MBA, CFA, the founder of Small Business Pro University. Andrew shares his remarkable journey from a fourth-grade paper route to becoming a "Masterpreneur" who empowers business owners. He delves into his unique framework, the Masterpreneur Playbook, which guides entrepreneurs from startup to scale-up by focusing on key growth factors, financial management, and leadership evolution. Andrew explains how his tailored programs and over 100 digestible mini-courses help clients systematically grow revenue, increase profitability, and secure financing.

Andrew provides a transparent look into the backend of his business, highlighting his powerful "Power Breakfast" networking events and a consistent five-year weekly livestream as his primary engines for community building and lead generation. He discusses his mission to help a million business owners by 2028 and outlines his ambitious goals for the coming year, including the strategic rollout of a new Masterpreneur Assessment designed to diagnose business needs and drive future growth.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we are joined by Ashlie Garcia, the founder of The Soft Movement. Ashlie shares her powerful journey from being laid off in corporate America to creating a sanctuary for high-achieving Christian women. She discusses how her own struggles with hustle culture and identity led her to build a community that redefines biblical femininity, helping women embrace softness as a strength and find safety in their faith.

Ashlie delves into the core of her business, explaining her ideal client and her community-based offer that combines group coaching, resources, and biblical encouragement. She also reveals her highly effective, organic marketing strategy focused solely on LinkedIn, where she builds genuine connections and engages her audience by sharing her authentic journey. Finally, Ashlie outlines her inspiring vision for the future, which includes hosting in-person events and creating a multi-generational impact.