From Founder To CEO

Imagine having an intelligence system that proactively finds the right information you need to craft the best messages for sales prospecting. That is what Daniel and his team have created. And, as an early stage Founder, Daniel continues to learn valuable lessons. One big one...how being the "hero CEO" creates more problems than it is worth.

Are you contributing or contaminating? That is a question that Brad invites advisors, family members, friends, etc., (who desire to give advice to rising Founders) to think about. He talked exclusively with us about how he navigates this question with his successful family members in Wisconsin.

You may know Evan. He is the guy with over 2 million subscribers on YouTube aiming to help you believe your entrepreneurial ambitions can come true. But, have you ever stopped to think if Founders like Evan have fears, doubts, and concerns? Evan gets real candid with me and details his biggest fear and what he does to overcome it. A MUST listen.

Bob is a former hockey player on a mission. After a split with his business partner, he had to move from the "assist" role to the "lead' role. Listen to what he had to change about himself and how he had to focus on blocking out the noise.

Sometimes it takes someone from one geography and culture to notice opportunities in another geography and culture. Tarik is originally from Morocco and he understands the real estate industry having learned it from his father. It was a subtle understanding of the differences of these two cultures that helped Tarik understand how to scale ChoreRelief and better grow as a CEO.

It's sometimes challenging for Founders to accept that members of our team may have different motivations, work ethic, and focus areas as we do. When you think about the hard work and dedication it takes to play hockey professionally, you'd understand why Brandon and Kirk felt this way as they have built and grown MADabolic. Listen as these two thoughtful Founders have grown in a very challenging marketplace

Sherry and her team are at the cutting edge of using gene science to create customized meal plans for all of us and have a big impact on diseases like obesity and diabetes. She is very accomplished and very smart. So, it may come as a surprise to some of you when she shares the story about a big question that was put to her: Is she the person to lead her fast-growth company into the future. Listen to what she did and the decision she came to.

What do you do, when you start feeling overwhelmed? Nicolas shares some ideas on this topic. Chili Piper is not his first startup. But, this is the first one that is bootstrapped. And, those of you who are bootstrapping your company know the additional strains and stress bootstrapping your company can bring. Listen to what Nicolas does and how he had a breakthrough.

Trust me...you'll be inspired and motivated after listening to Dr. Tye Caldwell and Courtney Caldwell. They not only have created an amazing company that helps so many entrepreneurs, but they also have a great marriage. Their practices and advice about co-founder risk calibration and communication is very helpful to all co-founders.

Ju has created a consumer brand that is growing lightening fast, with just a small team of 5 people. What's her secret? And, since she is in Paris and her team is in New York, how does she ensure her presence is felt in New York? She explains this and so much more in this candid interview.