This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone seeking both inspiration and practical strategies to scale businesses while creating your own path to success.

My guest today is Suneera Madhani, a trailblazing entrepreneur who founded Stax Payments, built it from scratch to over $140 million in recurring revenue and successfully exited for over a billion dollars. She didn’t stop there, launching her second fintech company, Worth AI, a platform dedicated to empowering women to surpass the million-dollar revenue milestone.

Suneera and I discuss the mindset shifts needed for sustaining long-term success, the journey of challenging societal expectations, and her bold redefinition of what it means to 'have it all.' From balancing multiple companies to embracing freedom in her career, this conversation offers an inspiring and refreshing perspective on ambition and choice.

Suneera Madhani is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of Worth AI, a fintech platform revolutionizing SMBs' access to actionable financial insights through patent-pending AI technology. She previously founded Stax Payments, scaling it into a billion-dollar unicorn and becoming the first female CEO to lead such a company out of Florida. As an angel investor in over 40 companies and a business advisor on multiple boards, Suneera is a champion for innovation and equity in entrepreneurship.

Recognized by Fortune's 40 Under 40, EY's Entrepreneur of the Year, and Inc.'s 100 Female Founders, she also hosts the Top 25 podcast, CEO School, with over 1.5 million downloads.

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Today we’re revisiting one of my favorite topics—not because I enjoy it, but because it remains a persistent issue.

In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, I’m giving some tough love to any businesses thinking the only problem with their business lies in marketing. I’ve said it before and will say it 1,000 more times: marketing is not a magic cure for bad business strategy.

Check this episode to hear my list of what marketing teams CANNOT do (e.g. make up for a bad product) and what you SHOULD expect from a marketing team. 

• Podcast: Dear companies everywhere, sales and marketing are not about you
• Podcast: Rewriting the relationships between sales, marketing and buyers w/ Chris Heard, CEO of Olive
• Podcast: Why most marketing programs fail

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This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone looking to scale their business and build sustainable systems.

My guest today is Mike Andes, founder of Augusta Lawn Care, who started mowing lawns at age 11 and now leads a successful franchise with 150+ locations. Mike and I discuss his journey to entrepreneurship, the pivotal moment that led to franchising, and his approach to testing content on social media.

Make sure you tune in for practical advice on scaling your business, staying persistent, and navigating the challenges and rewards of a franchise model.

Mike Andes is the founder of Augusta Lawn Care, a global franchise with 150+ locations and an annual systemwide revenue exceeding $50 million. Starting his entrepreneurial journey at just 11 years old by mowing lawns, Mike used his earnings to fund his education as a pre-med student, beginning college at 13. However, he left medical school at 18 to pursue his passion for business, launching Augusta Lawn Care with a mission to elevate professionalism in the lawn care industry.

In addition to growing Augusta, Mike creates educational content on YouTube and other platforms to empower home service business owners to achieve financial success. He is also the founder of Copilot CRM, a platform that streamlines operations for service businesses, processing over $1 million in daily revenue.

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• Podcast: Big swings & betting on yourself with Justin Welsh
• Podcast: They Ask, You Answer: a content strategy that actually works w/ Marcus Sheridan
• Podcast: Evaluating new business ideas, making the leap & handling change w/ Marcus Murphy

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This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who wants to ditch the pressure of resolutions and create a vision that grows with them for life.

I’m diving into my annual tradition of creating a vision board—a practice I’ve found to be more empowering with long-term growth than traditional resolutions. I’ll reflect on my wins and misses from last year’s board, including the goals I absolutely crushed and the areas where I fell a *little* short. Plus, I’ll share my vision for 2025 and explain how this method helps me align my goals with the person I want to become.

Tune in to discover how focusing on categories like mindset, business, resilience, and rest can keep you grounded and motivated all year long.

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• Podcast: New year, new you?
• Podcast: 5 incredible business lessons from my guests in 2023

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This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who is pushing through stress without addressing its impact on their health and well-being.

My guest today is Rachel Sanders, a health and wellness expert and entrepreneur who has combined personal experience with professional expertise to help others manage stress. Rachel and I explore the intricate connection between mental health, physical wellness, and work—discussing how stress manifests in our lives, why both women and men often push through instead of addressing it, and how to build routines that truly support your well-being. 

Make sure you tune in for guidance on identifying stressors, practical insights into habit-stacking, stress reduction techniques, and strategies to prioritize your well-being.

Rachel is the Founder and CEO of Rootine, a health and wellness brand revolutionizing the future of supplements. Rootine combines DNA testing with a genomic algorithm to create customized vitamin subscriptions tailored to each member’s specific needs, be it performance, stress-reduction, or everyday health.

Rachel is also host of the Smart Health podcast, a Venture Partner at 2048 Ventures, angel investor, and has been featured across Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and more. She has over 10 years' experience at the intersection of health and technology having started her career in investment banking focused on healthcare with additional experience in digital health product and strategy. Rachel received a BS from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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• Podcast: Stop being your own greatest enemy (revisited)
• Podcast: Quit neglecting your physical health and expecting to be successful 
• Podcast: “If you don't make time for wellness, you'll be forced to make time for illness”

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This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone feeling stuck or defined by past labels—whether imposed by others or self-created.

Today I’m encouraging you to shift your mindset, craft an effective vision for your future, and let go of preconceived notions—no matter how many times it takes. Whether it’s lifting heavy weights or chasing bold dreams, the key is stepping into the identity of the person you aspire to be.

Tune in to discover how moving beyond incremental improvement and adopting an abundance mindset can help you set goals not for who you are now, but for who you want to become. Apply this perspective to your life or work and watch the transformations unfold!

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This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who's navigating the rollercoaster of launching something new.

My guest is Dave Hersh, founder and CEO of In Tandem, a nonprofit on a mission to elevate youth voices in technology. Dave shares what it’s really like to take big risks, how to juggle responsibilities with a team, and learning to navigate the unexpected during a launch. We also talk about how he’s built a culture of intellectual humility—something that’s made his team passionate, collaborative, and downright unstoppable.

Tune in for honest insights and practical tips on building a team and leading with humility.

Dave Hersh is the CEO of In Tandem, where he leads efforts to foster collaboration between youth and organizations to drive meaningful change. Previously, he served as CEO of Character Lab, advancing research to help kids thrive, and spent nearly five years building education agencies’ capacity for systematic improvement. With a background as a CFO, attorney, and math teacher, Dave combines diverse experience with a passion for helping people and organizations grow. Outside work, he’s an endurance athlete who has completed Ironman triathlons, marathons, and open water swims.

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• Podcast: Become a better leader by learning how to change your mind
• Podcast: What are your personal core values?
• Podcast: You are who you surround yourself with

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How do you stay positive when work just keeps on coming? 

As schedules fill up, deadlines loom, and the holidays creep up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Taking a step back to appreciate how far you’ve come can make all the difference. 

Tune in for tips on shifting your mindset, appreciating rapid growth for the amazing “problem” that it is, and staying focused during the busiest seasons.

• Podcast: How do you survive your busiest seasons?
• Podcast: How to turn letdowns into opportunities
• Podcast: Life doesn’t happen to you—it happens FOR you

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In this episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship, we cover everything from embracing your own success to fostering meaningful connections across lines of diversity.

My guest is Zuhairah Scott Washington, an awarded technology executive, public board member, angel investor and consultant. She shares her journey of learning to pause and appreciate her accomplishments, a practice many high achievers struggle with. We also discuss the importance of diverse professional networks, ways to overcome groupthink in organizations, and the balance between career and motherhood.

Tune in for powerful perspectives on creating an inclusive workplace, balancing priorities, and building a life in alignment with your values.

Zuhairah Scott Washington is a distinguished Senior Technology Executive, Public Company Board Director, and Angel Investor, known for her exceptional leadership and transformative impact on businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 giants such as Expedia Group and Uber. With over 15 years of expertise in driving hyper scalability across complex B2B and B2C environments, she has adeptly navigated digital transformations and business model disruptions across diverse sectors including consumer, hospitality, travel, real estate, retail, fintech, transportation, logistics, and e-commerce marketplaces.

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• Podcast: How to make lasting personal and cultural change in business w/ Jenny Weeden, President of Accelity

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This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone tempted to hit pause on their sales as the year winds down.

We talk about why Q4 is not the time to slow down, especially with so many businesses making their budget decisions for next year. I’ll share strategies for maximizing your limited time, from networking effectively at conferences to staying top of mind with your contacts as they wrap up their year.

Make sure you tune in for actionable tips on using social media for smart outreach, creative ways to upsell clients, and how a little effort now can set you up for success in 2025.

• Podcast: Why you should learn to love selling w/ Mark Cox
• Podcast: Marketing & sales strategies to fill your pipeline in Q1
• Podcast: 8 ways to start fresh in marketing and sales for the new year

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