FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"     Today's Podcast:   Radha Basu, CEO & Founder - iMerit Technology Services   Do you think you know about technology? Do you think you know about shifting from Founder to CEO? You may think twice about that after listening to THE woman who founded Hewlett Packard's operations in India and set up the first software center of any multinational in Bangalore, India. Radha Basu will make you laugh, move your soul with her inspiring mission, and stir your imagination about just what can be done as a Founding CEO. It was such an honor to interview Radha. She is the type of leader we can all learn from. Listen. Take lots of notes. And, let me know what you think: [email protected].

FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"   Today's Podcast:   Karen Rzepecki, CEO & Founder - The Mason Jar Company

Lots of entrepreneurial activity is boiling over in the Erie, Pennsylvania area. One of the many success stories is Karen Rzepecki and her Mason Jars Company. Karen is a self-described "late blooming" entrepreneur who took her engineering background and put it to good use helping thousands of people find new ways to reuse the mighty Mason Jar.

I love when Founding CEOs like Karen take something old and breathe new life into it in new and creative ways that brings value to so many. She shares some of her personal struggles shifting into the CEO role in this fun interview.

What do you think is the number one leadership skill she wished she learned earlier? You'll have to listen to find out. :)

FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"   Today's Podcast:   Nithin Kamath, Founder & CEO - Zerodha

I have always been fascinated by the growing entrepreneurial spirit in India. In fact, I love reading the website Your Story because it showcases so many wonderful stories of Founding CEOs like Nithin Kamath. I first learned about Nithin on Your Story and found myself fascinated by how several failures led to the co-founding of Zerodha. In this candid interview, Nithin describes the struggles and victories on the road to scaling India's first discount brokerage firm. 

What has been the hardest part of building Zerodha? Listen. It may not be what you would expect.

FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"     Today's Podcast:   Todd Wichmann, Founder & CEO - HealthPro Brands Inc.  

Todd Wichmann truly knows the difference between corporate leadership and startup leadership. He became a Founding CEO after leading the Tide detergent brand for global giant, Procter & Gamble. He took his knowledge gained at P&G and used it to build a company focused on organic cleaning products. 

He shares his ups and downs as a Startup CEO AND he shares the story of how he and his team developed one of the hottest new products to combat the Zika Virus - an organic mosquito repellent called FIT® Organic—Mosquito Repellent. It's a game changer for many, including the country of Brazil where the virus has affected so many. 

Oh yes, listen carefully to his story about his biggest struggle shifting from Founder to CEO, I think you will learn a lot. I know I did. 

FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"   Today's Podcast:   Ryan Angilly, Co-founder & CEO - Ramen

Besides leading a growing platform that is getting super high survey responses rates for his SaaS customers, Ryan's interview is packed with unconventional wisdom from how he started the company at a hackathon, decisions about launching non-core products, and shifting from a founder that focused on a product to a CEO that is driving the company's marketing initiatives. 

He is super open about all these issues and he is just a real nice guy. Let me know what you think about the interview.

FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"   Today's Podcast:   Leah Sparks, CEO & Co-founder - Wildflower Health

It's pretty challenging to break into the healthcare market. There is lots of regulation and long sales cycle times. Leah has not only cracked open this difficult market, she and her team is creating innovative health tech that is having a big ROI for healthcare clients and producing healthy outcomes for a growing number of people.

And, as Leah explains in this candid interview, it's hard to take care of your own health when you are the Founding CEO of a growing company. 

Give a listen and let me know what you think.

FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"   Today's Podcast:   Pat Flynn, CEO & Founder - Flynndustries

When "From Founder To CEO" was in its infancy, my friend, Tim Warren, suggested I listen to Pat Flynn's podcast. I had never heard of him before, and barely knew what a podcast was. From the first time I hit the play button, I was hooked. 

Pat has been a guiding light and a beacon of integrity in the online business world. Through his highly popular blog, Smart Passive Income, his two podcasts ("Ask Pat" and "Smart Passive Income"), his best selling books "Will It Fly" and "Let Go" Pat helps thousands of entrepreneurs build businesses that change lives.

Over the years, I began to notice that Pat's team was growing and he began talking and writing more about his personal journey from Founder to CEO. In true Pat form and fashion, this is a candid and very authentic interview. Like everything he does, he shares specific stories that you can relate to. Pat is a giver and he does not disappoint in this interview. I'm grateful he took the time to share his experiences with you. 

FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"   Today's Podcast:   Brian Smith, Founder & former CEO - UGG Imports

It was a true honor to speak with such an amazing icon. Brian Smith epitomizes the strength, determination, grit, and hard work that comes with being a successful Founding CEO. Brian and his team are largely responsible for bring the iconic sheepskin boots and footwear, UGG, to the United States. 

His humility will inspire you and his stories about shifting from Founder to CEO are exceptionally insightful. He talks about:

• The struggles of maintain control of his company
• The absolute necessity of listening to his customers 
• The rewards of loyalty
• The challenges of "letting go" to grow
• The pitfalls of trusting investors who are only focused on money

FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"   Today's Podcast:   Lenny Lebovich, CEO & Founder - PRE Brands

After trading in his life on Wall Street for the Meat Packing District in Chicago, Lenny traveled over 103,368 miles, welcomed countless encounters with cattle, and conducted enough research to fill a library. He is a true beef guru. And, he is super passionate about great tasting beef with unparalleled quality. He started PRE Brands in 2012 and has been successful at bringing his great beef to over 400 stores. He is also candid about his journey From Founder To CEO. He explains how he underestimated the value of hiring for cultural fit and what he does now to ensure he gets the right people on his team.

FREE DOWNLOAD: "63 Productivity Hacks From 50 Top Founding CEOs"   Today's Podcast:   Brooke Griffin, Founder & CEO - Skinny Mom   You may be hard pressed to find a more positive and uplifting person than Brooke Griffin. Her enthusiasm for life is infectious. And, her dedication to healthy Moms around the world will make you realize that Founding CEOs like her have a profound impact on the world around us.   And, I also know you'll be intrigued and informed by her personal journey from Founder to CEO as she made the hard decision to buy out her investors.