The Choten Show

In this episode of The Chōten Podcast, I sit down with Jeremy Sycks for a grounded, honest conversation about leadership, execution, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in today’s business environment.

Jeremy brings a clear, no-nonsense perspective shaped by real experience — not theory. We talk about the internal and external challenges founders face, the discipline required to stay consistent, and why clarity of thinking matters more than hype or motivation.

We dive into:
🔥 What separates high-performing leaders from everyone else
🔥 The habits and mindsets that compound over time
🔥 Why execution beats ideas every time
🔥 How founders can stay focused in a noisy world
🔥 Lessons learned through pressure, responsibility, and growth
🔥 The role of adaptability in long-term success
🔥 How AI and modern tools are changing how leaders operate

This episode is practical, reflective, and highly relevant for founders, operators, and anyone serious about personal and professional growth.

If you’re building, leading, or evolving — this conversation will resonate.

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We help founders streamline operations, improve decision-making, and scale smarter with AI-powered systems.

In this episode of The Chōten Podcast, I sit down with Tirza Hollenhorst, Founder and CEO of Luman, for a deep conversation about leadership, complexity, and what it truly takes to navigate the future of business.

Tirza works with founders, executives, and organizations to help them develop the awareness, decision-making capacity, and adaptability required to lead in uncertain, fast-changing environments. Her work goes beyond tactics — it’s about expanding how leaders think, perceive, and respond when the pressure is on.

We dive into:
🔥 Why traditional leadership models break down in times of complexity
🔥 How founders can move from reactivity to clarity
🔥 The inner work required to make better decisions under pressure
🔥 What “future-ready” leadership actually looks like
🔥 Why awareness is the most underdeveloped leadership skill
🔥 How AI and rapid technological change are reshaping what leaders must master
🔥 How to lead sustainably without burning out yourself or your team

This episode is thoughtful, challenging, and highly relevant for any founder or leader navigating uncertainty, growth, or transformation.

If you’re building in today’s world — and want to lead with clarity instead of chaos — this conversation is a must-watch.

www.luman.io

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We help founders streamline operations, reduce overwhelm, and scale smarter with AI-powered systems.

In this episode of The Chōten Podcast, I sit down with Yukta Kandhari, Founder of Hiveshare, to explore what it takes to build community-driven businesses in a world that’s increasingly digital, distributed, and fast-moving.

Yukta has built Hiveshare with a clear mission: helping people collaborate, share knowledge, and grow together through intentional community and modern systems. Her work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and human connection — and this conversation dives into the realities founders face when building platforms meant to serve people, not just scale numbers.

We dive into:
🔥 Why community is becoming a competitive advantage for founders
🔥 The challenges of building trust and engagement online
🔥 What most startups get wrong about collaboration and culture
🔥 How founders can design systems that actually support humans
🔥 Leadership lessons learned while building Hiveshare
🔥 The mindset required to grow a mission-driven company
🔥 How AI and technology are reshaping the future of online communities

Yukta brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective on building products and companies that are aligned, intentional, and built for long-term impact.

If you’re a founder, product builder, or community-led entrepreneur, this episode will give you a fresh way to think about growth and connection.

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We help founders streamline operations, optimize workflows, and scale smarter with AI-powered systems.

In this episode of The Choten Podcast, I sit down with Curtis Collins, CEO of Collins Ave Champagne, to explore what it really takes to build a luxury brand, lead with intention, and create culture that lasts.

Curtis has carved out a unique lane at the intersection of entrepreneurship, branding, and lifestyle — transforming Collins Ave Champagne into more than a product, but a statement. In this conversation, he shares the mindset, discipline, and leadership principles behind building a premium brand in a highly competitive industry.

We dive into:
🔥 What it takes to build a luxury brand from the ground up
🔥 The role of culture and storytelling in brand growth
🔥 Leadership lessons learned as a founder and CEO
🔥 Why authenticity matters more than hype
🔥 How founders can think long-term in short-term markets
🔥 The discipline required to turn vision into execution
🔥 How AI and modern tools are shaping branding, operations, and scale

Curtis brings clarity, confidence, and real-world insight into what it means to lead — not just sell.
Whether you’re a founder, brand builder, or creative entrepreneur, this episode will challenge how you think about growth and identity.

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We help founders streamline operations, optimize sales workflows, and scale smarter with AI-powered systems.

In this episode of The Chōten Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Bellow, Co-Founder of Bonfire Women, for a powerful conversation about leadership, culture, and what it means to navigate the complexities of today’s world as a founder.

Rachel is known for developing courageous, emotionally intelligent leaders — and in this episode, she brings the clarity, nuance, and truth that most people are afraid to talk about.

We dive into:
🔥 How founders can navigate political tensions without losing themselves
🔥 Why every leader must learn to “weather the storm” when pressure hits
🔥 The real purpose of DEI — and why it’s still essential for healthy companies
🔥 How to build resilience in a world that’s getting louder and more reactive
🔥 What founders get wrong about culture, conflict, and communication
🔥 The core leadership practices that create trust, alignment, and long-term success

Rachel brings a rare combination of boldness and wisdom — challenging outdated leadership models while offering practical frameworks founders can apply immediately.

If you’re building a team, leading a company, or trying to create a healthy culture in a rapidly changing world…
This episode is a must-watch.

https://bonfirewomen.com/

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In this episode of The Chōten Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dennis Becker, CEO of The Speech Improvement Company, the oldest communication coaching firm in the U.S. and a global leader in executive communication training.

For more than 60 years, his team has coached Fortune 500 CEOs, world leaders, entrepreneurs, and top performers in every industry — and in this conversation, Dennis breaks down the science behind powerful, effective communication.

We explore:
🔥 Why communication is the #1 skill for leaders today
🔥 The most common mistakes founders make when speaking
🔥 What actually makes someone a great communicator
🔥 How to speak with confidence, clarity, and influence
🔥 The psychology behind fear of public speaking
🔥 How AI is transforming communication coaching and presentation skills

This episode is packed with timeless wisdom and practical frameworks that every founder, salesperson, and leader can use immediately.

If you want to improve your presence, delivery, and impact — this is a must-watch.

https://speechimprovement.com/

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In this episode of The Choten Show, I sit down with Geraldy Jean-Baptiste, CEO of Unleash Your Sales Greatness, to explore what it truly takes to unlock elite performance as a salesperson and founder.

Geraldy has helped countless people break through their limitations by blending world-class sales training with deep identity work and mindset transformation. His approach goes far beyond scripts — it’s about becoming the person who deserves the results.

We dive into:
🔥 The internal patterns that keep salespeople stuck
🔥 The identity work required to break plateaus
🔥 How founders can step into their power as sales leaders
🔥 The biggest gaps in today’s sales training
🔥 The mindset shifts needed to reach your next level
🔥 How AI is reshaping the sales industry and accelerating growth

Geraldy brings energy, experience, and wisdom that will challenge and elevate anyone in sales or entrepreneurship.
This episode will light a fire under you.

https://unleashyoursalesgreatness.com/

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In this episode of The Chōten Podcast, I sit down with John Cousins, CEO and creator of MBA ASAP, a platform dedicated to breaking down complex business concepts into simple, practical frameworks anyone can understand.

John has spent his career democratizing business education — making the essential lessons of an MBA accessible without the massive price tag, academic gatekeeping, or years of theory that don’t translate to the real world. His content has helped countless founders and operators learn the fundamentals they actually need to build and run a company.

We dive into:
🔥 Why traditional business education is outdated (and what should replace it)
🔥 The essential skills every founder needs to master
🔥 Why most entrepreneurs focus on the wrong things
🔥 How to think like a CEO, even if you’re just getting started
🔥 The mental models that separate successful founders from overwhelmed ones
🔥 How AI is transforming learning, decision-making, and entrepreneurship
🔥 Why the future belongs to those who can learn quickly and adapt even faster

John brings clarity, humor, and years of experience to the topics that matter most in business — without complicating them.

If you’ve ever wanted a straightforward path to understanding business, strategy, and what it really takes to be a founder… this episode is for you.

https://www.mba-asap.com/

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We help founders streamline operations, optimize sales workflows, and scale faster with AI-powered systems.

In this episode of The Chōten Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kari Sulenes, a psychologist, executive coach, and founder who specializes in helping high-achieving leaders build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and sustainable success.

Dr. Sulenes has spent her career working with founders, executives, and mission-driven entrepreneurs — guiding them through the inner work required to lead with clarity, navigate uncertainty, and avoid burnout. Her approach blends psychology, somatics, leadership science, and practical tools for mental and emotional well-being.

This conversation goes deep into the mind of the modern founder and the pressures that come with building something meaningful.

We dive into:
🔥 The emotional and psychological challenges founders don’t talk about
🔥 Why success often triggers anxiety, self-doubt, or imposter syndrome
🔥 The role somatics plays in leadership and decision-making
🔥 How to build sustainable habits that prevent burnout
🔥 The importance of self-awareness in scaling a company
🔥 What healthy leadership looks like in 2025 and beyond
🔥 How AI is impacting founder psychology, identity, and performance

Dr. Kari shares frameworks, strategies, and insights that every founder, creator, and executive needs in an era defined by rapid change and constant pressure.

If you’re building something — or becoming someone — this episode will resonate deeply.

https://www.thehwc.com/

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In this episode of The Chōten Podcast, I sit down with Dave Blanchard, CEO of Habit Finder and one of the leading voices in the science of thought patterns, human behavior, and personal transformation.

Dave has dedicated his life to understanding how our thinking shapes our results — and how entrepreneurs can break the invisible habits that create burnout, overwhelm, self-sabotage, and emotional roadblocks.

Habit Finder has helped thousands of leaders and founders uncover the real patterns driving their decisions, performance, and identity.
And in this conversation, Dave shares some of his most transformative insights.

We dive into:
🔥 Why most “mindset advice” doesn’t work
🔥 The thought habits that hold entrepreneurs back
🔥 Why high achievers still struggle with self-sabotage
🔥 How identity shapes leadership and business outcomes
🔥 What it takes to rewire destructive thought patterns
🔥 The difference between emotional habits and thinking habits
🔥 How AI may influence the future of personal development and self-awareness

This episode will challenge how you think about your mind — and give you powerful, actionable tools to shift your internal patterns for good.

If you’re a founder, leader, or someone hungry for growth… you’ll want to take notes on this one.

https://habitfinder.com/

Check out: https://choten.ai
We help founders streamline operations, improve sales efficiency, and scale faster with AI-powered systems.