The Founder's Scoop

Serial entrepreneur Charles Riggs, who transitioned from a background at Price Waterhouse, shares his journey leading multiple ventures, including R&D Advantage (tax credits) and Particle Precision Technologies (engineering), all driven by a mission to uplift others and go "beyond just profit". Charles contrasts the constant worry over billable hours with the "invigorating" stress of being a founder, candidly discussing the pressure of low cash flow and making payroll. He explains how he avoids the "horror stories" of burnout by relying on pivotal mentors, learning to "fill my cup up" through self-care, and prioritizing rapport by always taking time to listen and connect through one-on-one lunches.

Meet Kevin Klippel, the retired mechanical engineer who developed the Perfect Pull, a silicone ring that solves the common shooter problem of improper trigger pulls. Klippel explains how this "frighteningly simple" invention isolates the trigger finger to ensure a straight back pull, which has led to independent testers achieving 40 to 50% tighter groupings. We also dive into his journey, covering the critical importance of validating niche product ideas, navigating risk-averse retailers, and dealing with fraudulent potential investors.

In this episode, public speaker and sales trainer Eksayn Anderson shares how timeless principles—like the Golden Rule—have shaped his career in influence, sales, and public speaking. From real estate to national stages, Eksayn’s journey proves that success often hinges on character, not just tactics.

Ryan Cook, founder of the ghostwriting agency Ghost Bird, shares the powerful strategies behind building a successful business and a commanding online presence. Ryan is a master at LinkedIn and shares his journey from failed T-shirt companies and early marketing ventures to specializing in the high-stakes world of ghostwriting for multi-millionaires and even billionaires.

Clint Argyle, a serial entrepreneur and mentor at iHub, shares how he launched and sold businesses across multiple industries—from garbage routes and VHS training to a niche community bank. He dives into how to find great mentors, build strong teams, and apply principles over playbooks when starting a company.

Andrea Wilde shares her journey from 14-year-old entrepreneur to founder of The Live Big Collective—a coaching community designed to support wives of successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, she breaks down the power of mindset, the importance of spiritual alignment, and what it really means to live big.

Bryson and Nairobi, co-founders of Soda Shots, share how they built a first-of-its-kind product in the booming "dirty soda" space—from sealing packets with hair dryers to landing on grocery store shelves. Learn how a scrappy prototype, customer obsession, and calculated marketing helped them validate, launch, and grow their drinkable innovation.

Olivia Morales, founder of Omni Creative, shares how her artistic background, real-world hustle, and a crushing debt load from art school shaped her journey into entrepreneurship. She now leads a web and media agency serving high-end service providers while building AI tools to make beautiful design more accessible.

Jenny Larsen has built an impressive career on her natural talent for marketing strategy and creative thinking. In this episode, she discusses her unconventional path from aspiring kindergarten teacher to business owner, product inventor, and fractional marketing director. As a mentor at iHub, she shares insights on what it takes to succeed, from the importance of branding to overcoming imposter syndrome and the ego-driven mindset that can hinder growth.

After an unexpected layoff, Jenn McAllister launched Rise Accounting from scratch—driven by optimism, grit, and a deep “why.” In this episode, she shares how setbacks shaped her entrepreneurial journey, how she builds a people-first firm, and the powerful philosophy behind her podcast, Just Figure It Out.

Learn more about Jen and her company here: https://riseaccountingllc.com/about-us