Founders Future

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we are joined by Dr. Eugene Dilan, a clinical psychologist and leadership expert with nearly 30 years of experience. Dr. Dilan shares his incredible journey from managing nonprofits and working in war zones with a British consultancy to founding his own firm, DILAN Consulting Group. He delves into the core philosophy that "business is human," emphasizing that success across any industry ultimately hinges on people skills, communication, and the ability to manage conflict effectively.

The conversation explores the evolving role of human connection in the age of AI, with Dr. Dilan advocating for a synergistic future where AI handles intelligence and information, while humans provide the crucial wisdom, empathy, and adaptability. He identifies a common challenge for many organizations: a failure to truly listen and engage in two-way communication, which stifles agility and innovation. For leaders looking to foster resilient and high-performing cultures, this episode is packed with actionable insights on unlocking human potential.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Sam McGregor, an entrepreneur and Men's Social Skills Coach with his platform SpeechWrx. Sam shares his personal journey from being a stereotypically introverted mechanical engineer to mastering the art of social dynamics. He delves into the root of the modern "male loneliness crisis," identifying pervasive risk aversion as the core issue holding many men back from forming genuine connections. Sam explains how his coaching focuses on subconscious reprogramming, moving clients from intellectual understanding to embodied confidence, enabling them to build authentic relationships in both their personal and professional lives.

Sam outlines the structure of his programs, which are designed to quickly instill new social habits through a combination of course material and tailored one-on-one coaching. He discusses his mission to empower men to speak with clarity and conviction, transforming their social circles and overall quality of life. Looking ahead, Sam shares his vision for scaling SpeechWrx to reach and help more men break free from the limitations of social anxiety and isolation.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Andry Smith-Garcia, an executive coach and career growth specialist. Andry shares her journey from discovering Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for her own personal development in Colombia to building her business, The Unleash Co., which now empowers professionals and companies across Australia and New Zealand. She delves into how she helps leaders and organizations navigate transitions, build confidence, and foster high-performance teams by addressing the root causes of their challenges, rather than just applying a "band-aid" solution.

Andry explains her shift to a B2B focus, detailing her tailored programs for leadership development, career support, and manager training, all conducted remotely for maximum impact. She also discusses her vision for the future, which includes licensing her neuroscience-based methodology to create scalable, long-term solutions for companies. This conversation is a deep dive into the power of mindset, the importance of sustainable growth, and the strategies behind building a impactful coaching business.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Paul Green, the innovative founder of Client Funnels. Paul shares his incredible journey from being a commercial airline pilot who lost his job during the pandemic to becoming a leading expert in WhatsApp marketing. He recounts the pivotal moment he used a creative LEGO campaign to land a £3 million NHS contract, only to realize his true passion lay in the sales and marketing process itself, leading to the birth of his consultancy.

Paul delves into the core of his business, explaining how Client Funnels helps coaches, consultants, and service providers escape the noise of email marketing by leveraging the power of WhatsApp for launches and webinars. He reveals the staggering 90-95% open rates and discusses his philosophy of building trust and proximity through one-on-one conversations. Paul also opens up about the current challenges of scaling his business, the importance of speed and resilience in entrepreneurship, and his plans to expand his team to meet surging demand.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Alexandra Quinn, founder of Dream Warriors Coaching. Alexandra shares her powerful journey from a 20-year career in accounting, where she was simply "tiptoeing through life," to becoming a transformational coach after a pivotal question from her daughter and an inspiring podcast from Bob Proctor. She delves into her unique methodology that helps clients identify and break through their limiting patterns and mental blocks to create a personalized action plan for success, illustrated by the inspiring story of a 69-year-old client who completely transformed her life and business.

Alexandra's vision for Dream Warriors Coaching is to build a global community of business owners who support and rise together. She discusses the importance of investing in oneself and the legacy we leave for the next generation, offering valuable insights from her experience and her co-authored book with Brian Tracy, "Cracking the Business Mastery Code."

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we are joined by Leanne Elliott, co-founder of Oblong HQ. Leanne shares her journey from being a business psychologist in a pre-COVID remote organization to launching a consultancy dedicated to helping entrepreneur-led businesses build resilient, high-performance teams. Driven by a passion for debunking workplace myths and a frustration with trends like "quiet quitting," she and her husband created Oblong to implement science-backed cultural systems that transform how companies recruit, engage, and motivate their people.

Leanne delves into the core of her work, explaining the "RX7 model" used to diagnose and improve workplace culture. She discusses the common challenges faced by growing businesses, particularly around management training and role design, and highlights the powerful role their podcast, "Truth, Lies, and Work," plays in generating awareness and clients. Looking ahead, Leanne outlines her vision for scaling Oblong HQ by developing more accessible products and creating apprenticeship opportunities, all with the goal of making transformative work cultures the norm.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Samuel Knight, founder of the leadership and organizational coaching company Momentum processes. Samuel shares his transformative journey from a skeptical CEO to a passionate executive coach, revealing how a personal coaching experience during his tenure at his previous company, Pollinate, fundamentally changed his approach to leadership and high-performance teams. He delves into the critical importance of executive team cohesion and the "turn to pro" moment that growing companies face, outlining his hands-on method for helping founders and their teams build alignment, clarity, and stability.

Samuel discusses the current success of his word-of-mouth business and his vision for the future, which includes the upcoming launch of "Management Masters," a scalable course and book designed to solve common management challenges in fast-growing startups. He leaves listeners with invaluable advice for scaling any business, emphasizing that the quality of the executive team is the ultimate determinant of success and urging early-stage founders to continuously test their hypotheses.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Amanda Nowak, founder of Element Eight. Amanda shares her powerful journey from running a successful but burnout-inducing interior decor business to discovering her true calling. She opens up about the pivotal moment of realizing that outward success didn't equal internal fulfillment, and how that experience directly inspired her to build a coaching company dedicated to helping other women entrepreneurs navigate the same crossroads.

Amanda delves into the core of Element Eight, explaining how her 6-month program helps high-achieving female founders reconnect with their values and purpose. She discusses the critical decisions they face: whether to radically restructure their current business for joy and profitability or to courageously pivot into a completely new venture. The conversation also touches on the realities of scaling a service-based business, the power of referrals, and the importance of designing a company that aligns with your energy and life goals, not just revenue targets.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet André Brisson, P. Eng., also known as The Impulsive Thinker. André shares his powerful journey from being a professional engineer who lost his first company due to undiagnosed ADHD to becoming an ADHD coach who helps high-achieving entrepreneurs. He opens up about the pivotal moment of his diagnosis and how it led him to develop the "ADHD Simplified Model," a framework that helps neurodivergent founders transform their perceived challenges into unique superpowers.

André delves into the specifics of his coaching business, Tactical Breakthroughs, explaining his work with established entrepreneurs who have an abundance mindset but are struggling to reach the next level. He details his year-long group program, which focuses on helping clients understand their unique brain wiring, build supportive structures, and take ownership of their strengths. The conversation also covers André's organic marketing strategies, his goals for scaling his impact, and the personal passion that drives him to help others gain clarity and freedom.

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Joe (Joseph) Carter, founder of Twin Flame Group TX. Joe takes us back to the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey, sharing his experiences exiting two franchise companies and working in private equity. He reveals how these experiences exposed common "landmines" for business owners and motivated him to start Twin Flame Group TX, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs either find the right franchise business to start or strategically scale and prepare their existing companies for a successful, high-value exit on their own terms.

Joe delves into the core of his work, explaining the critical difference between revenue and business value, and why making yourself "replaceable" is the ultimate key to scaling. He outlines his ambitious 12-month goals for Twin Flame Group and shares the challenges of managing a high-volume lead funnel. The conversation also covers his effective use of referral networks, LinkedIn, and innovative AI tools to qualify prospects and drive growth, providing a transparent look into the strategies powering his venture's future.