15 Minute Founder Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/15-minute-founder Ever wonder how other founders make it through the ups and downs of building a successful company? And don’t have time to listen to a 3-hour podcast? Then our new podcast is perfect for you. Each episode will feature founders from around the world sharing their journeys, lessons, and tips for growing your business: all distilled down into fifteen-minute episodes. doolaHQ cdf55480-10c3-5624-b7df-f9b200c9c7d5 yes en Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:04:19 -0400 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:05:18 -0400 https://www.doola.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/EnNzNxm6v6k7SCaEvAGnEyOoNcuUHFgiEwtLd8ekZDo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNjUxLzE2OTA3/MDAxNDQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg 15 Minute Founder https://www.doola.com/ episodic doolaHQ Ever wonder how other founders make it through the ups and downs of building a successful company? And don’t have time to listen to a 3-hour podcast? Then our new podcast is perfect for you. Each episode will feature founders from around the world sharing their journeys, lessons, and tips for growing your business: all distilled down into fifteen-minute episodes. Ever wonder how other founders make it through the ups and downs of building a successful company. business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups doolaHQ No No 020 - MarkBuildsBrands 20 20 020 - MarkBuildsBrands full b8e65635-7e24-4659-98ce-88b98c48dc92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4a6aa79 Welcome to 15 Minute Founder, where we sit down with ambitious founders, creators, and operators to unpack the journey behind their business all in 15 minutes or less. From bold first steps to lessons learned the hard way, this show is for anyone building something of their own.

Today’s Guest: MarkBuildsBrands
Mark Builds Brands is the personal brand of a YouTube creator and entrepreneur focused on e-commerce, AI automation, and direct response marketing. He has built a reputation for launching highly profitable online brands while sharing unfiltered insights on content creation, funnels, and growing businesses digitally.

]]> Welcome to 15 Minute Founder, where we sit down with ambitious founders, creators, and operators to unpack the journey behind their business all in 15 minutes or less. From bold first steps to lessons learned the hard way, this show is for anyone building something of their own.

Today’s Guest: MarkBuildsBrands
Mark Builds Brands is the personal brand of a YouTube creator and entrepreneur focused on e-commerce, AI automation, and direct response marketing. He has built a reputation for launching highly profitable online brands while sharing unfiltered insights on content creation, funnels, and growing businesses digitally.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:16:27 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 3794 Welcome to 15 Minute Founder, where we sit down with ambitious founders, creators, and operators to unpack the journey behind their business all in 15 minutes or less. From bold first steps to lessons learned the hard way, this show is for anyone building something of their own.

Today’s Guest: MarkBuildsBrands
Mark Builds Brands is the personal brand of a YouTube creator and entrepreneur focused on e-commerce, AI automation, and direct response marketing. He has built a reputation for launching highly profitable online brands while sharing unfiltered insights on content creation, funnels, and growing businesses digitally.

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 019 - Ramin Popal 19 19 019 - Ramin Popal full bc992d78-cc23-4a55-b74e-4fdf310283fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/276b437c Join Arjun on the 15 Minute Founder as he sits down with Ramin Popal, an entrepreneur who went from a 16-year-old with a dream to a millionaire by 21! Ramin holds nothing back as he shares his unfiltered journey, revealing the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and relentless drive that made it all happen.

In this episode, you'll discover:
01:07 - The origin of his fierce conviction
04:23 - Lessons from early hustles
06:37 - The "ghost mode" strategy
17:12 - The truth about money and happiness
19:48 - His hot takes on "having it all" and why "dropshipping is dead" is just an excuse.
27:45 - Tactical advice for taking action
33:13 - His unique daily routine and the power of acting like you've already achieved your goals
40:12 - How to identify top talent and inspire your team to think BIG

Ramin's energy is infectious and his insights are pure gold for any aspiring or current entrepreneur. Don't miss this one.

]]> Join Arjun on the 15 Minute Founder as he sits down with Ramin Popal, an entrepreneur who went from a 16-year-old with a dream to a millionaire by 21! Ramin holds nothing back as he shares his unfiltered journey, revealing the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and relentless drive that made it all happen.

In this episode, you'll discover:
01:07 - The origin of his fierce conviction
04:23 - Lessons from early hustles
06:37 - The "ghost mode" strategy
17:12 - The truth about money and happiness
19:48 - His hot takes on "having it all" and why "dropshipping is dead" is just an excuse.
27:45 - Tactical advice for taking action
33:13 - His unique daily routine and the power of acting like you've already achieved your goals
40:12 - How to identify top talent and inspire your team to think BIG

Ramin's energy is infectious and his insights are pure gold for any aspiring or current entrepreneur. Don't miss this one.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:11:44 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 3215 Join Arjun on the 15 Minute Founder as he sits down with Ramin Popal, an entrepreneur who went from a 16-year-old with a dream to a millionaire by 21! Ramin holds nothing back as he shares his unfiltered journey, revealing the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and relentless drive that made it all happen.

In this episode, you'll discover:
01:07 - The origin of his fierce conviction
04:23 - Lessons from early hustles
06:37 - The "ghost mode" strategy
17:12 - The truth about money and happiness
19:48 - His hot takes on "having it all" and why "dropshipping is dead" is just an excuse.
27:45 - Tactical advice for taking action
33:13 - His unique daily routine and the power of acting like you've already achieved your goals
40:12 - How to identify top talent and inspire your team to think BIG

Ramin's energy is infectious and his insights are pure gold for any aspiring or current entrepreneur. Don't miss this one.

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 018 - Aaron Spivak 18 18 018 - Aaron Spivak full 1c433062-b532-4bad-8783-1d3249fbde54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65e75844 Join us on the 15 Minute Founder podcast as we sit down with the incredibly candid Aaron Spivak, a serial entrepreneur who’s seen it all – from jumping fences for produce to a massive $48 million exit! In this no-fluff episode, Aaron shares the raw truth about building businesses, the immigrant mindset that fueled his ambition, and why connecting with your customers is the ultimate growth hack.

#15MinuteFounder 

00:00 - The Immigrant Mindset
01:45 - The 3 AM Produce Hustle
05:23 - The Birth of Hush & The $48M Exit
11:32 - The Power of Celebrating Wins
13:53 - Savage Clarity: Engineering Your Exit from Day One
19:19 - From "Why" to Community
22:24 - Does Money Buy Happiness?
27:55 - 100K to 1M: The Customer is King
35:36 - 1M to 10M: Master Your Finances
39:27 - 10M to 50M: Attracting A-Players
43:17 - The Masterclass to Exit.
46:11 - Life Post-Exit & The Savage Mindset
50:03 - Aaron's Billboard Message

]]> Join us on the 15 Minute Founder podcast as we sit down with the incredibly candid Aaron Spivak, a serial entrepreneur who’s seen it all – from jumping fences for produce to a massive $48 million exit! In this no-fluff episode, Aaron shares the raw truth about building businesses, the immigrant mindset that fueled his ambition, and why connecting with your customers is the ultimate growth hack.

#15MinuteFounder 

00:00 - The Immigrant Mindset
01:45 - The 3 AM Produce Hustle
05:23 - The Birth of Hush & The $48M Exit
11:32 - The Power of Celebrating Wins
13:53 - Savage Clarity: Engineering Your Exit from Day One
19:19 - From "Why" to Community
22:24 - Does Money Buy Happiness?
27:55 - 100K to 1M: The Customer is King
35:36 - 1M to 10M: Master Your Finances
39:27 - 10M to 50M: Attracting A-Players
43:17 - The Masterclass to Exit.
46:11 - Life Post-Exit & The Savage Mindset
50:03 - Aaron's Billboard Message

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:25:13 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 3138 Join us on the 15 Minute Founder podcast as we sit down with the incredibly candid Aaron Spivak, a serial entrepreneur who’s seen it all – from jumping fences for produce to a massive $48 million exit! In this no-fluff episode, Aaron shares the raw truth about building businesses, the immigrant mindset that fueled his ambition, and why connecting with your customers is the ultimate growth hack.

#15MinuteFounder 

00:00 - The Immigrant Mindset
01:45 - The 3 AM Produce Hustle
05:23 - The Birth of Hush & The $48M Exit
11:32 - The Power of Celebrating Wins
13:53 - Savage Clarity: Engineering Your Exit from Day One
19:19 - From "Why" to Community
22:24 - Does Money Buy Happiness?
27:55 - 100K to 1M: The Customer is King
35:36 - 1M to 10M: Master Your Finances
39:27 - 10M to 50M: Attracting A-Players
43:17 - The Masterclass to Exit.
46:11 - Life Post-Exit & The Savage Mindset
50:03 - Aaron's Billboard Message

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 017 - Alex Fedotoff 17 17 017 - Alex Fedotoff full e5867f84-eb42-42dd-898f-a879200be880 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ad6a003 In this episode of the 15 Minute Founder, we sit down with Alex Fedotov, a self-made millionaire who built his e-commerce empire from the ground up. From his humble beginnings in Ukraine to becoming a sought-after expert in the e-commerce world, Alex shares his journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

#15MinuteFounder

Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:10 - Introduction to Alex Fedotov 
00:10 - 00:40 - How Alex went from factory work in Ukraine to becoming an e-commerce millionaire 
00:40 - 01:10 - The moment Alex decided to quit his job and pursue e-commerce full-time 
01:10 - 02:40 - The hardships Alex faced while transitioning into freelancing and digital marketing 
02:40 - 04:00 - Discovering e-commerce: From SEO to Facebook ads and the pivot to dropshipping 
04:00 - 04:50 - Alex explains how he connected the dots and started his own Shopify store 
04:50 - 06:00 - The rise of e-commerce and the importance of Facebook ads for scaling 
06:00 - 06:40 - What it took to go from $2,000 a month to hosting 200+ people at his Dubai conference 
06:40 - 08:10 - The biggest mistake new e-commerce entrepreneurs make and advice for going from $0 to $100k 
08:10 - 09:00 - How Alex recommends approaching content creation and shifting from consumer to producer 
09:00 - 10:00 - The biggest mistakes people make when scaling from $100k to $1M in revenue 
10:00 - 11:00 - The importance of leveraging other people's time and avoiding burnout 
11:00 - 12:00 - From $1M to $10M: Scaling with the right team and finding the right people for each function 
12:00 - 13:00 - Alex’s thoughts on where founders should spend their time and the importance of empowering your team

]]> In this episode of the 15 Minute Founder, we sit down with Alex Fedotov, a self-made millionaire who built his e-commerce empire from the ground up. From his humble beginnings in Ukraine to becoming a sought-after expert in the e-commerce world, Alex shares his journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

#15MinuteFounder

Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:10 - Introduction to Alex Fedotov 
00:10 - 00:40 - How Alex went from factory work in Ukraine to becoming an e-commerce millionaire 
00:40 - 01:10 - The moment Alex decided to quit his job and pursue e-commerce full-time 
01:10 - 02:40 - The hardships Alex faced while transitioning into freelancing and digital marketing 
02:40 - 04:00 - Discovering e-commerce: From SEO to Facebook ads and the pivot to dropshipping 
04:00 - 04:50 - Alex explains how he connected the dots and started his own Shopify store 
04:50 - 06:00 - The rise of e-commerce and the importance of Facebook ads for scaling 
06:00 - 06:40 - What it took to go from $2,000 a month to hosting 200+ people at his Dubai conference 
06:40 - 08:10 - The biggest mistake new e-commerce entrepreneurs make and advice for going from $0 to $100k 
08:10 - 09:00 - How Alex recommends approaching content creation and shifting from consumer to producer 
09:00 - 10:00 - The biggest mistakes people make when scaling from $100k to $1M in revenue 
10:00 - 11:00 - The importance of leveraging other people's time and avoiding burnout 
11:00 - 12:00 - From $1M to $10M: Scaling with the right team and finding the right people for each function 
12:00 - 13:00 - Alex’s thoughts on where founders should spend their time and the importance of empowering your team

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 17:45:53 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 3321 In this episode of the 15 Minute Founder, we sit down with Alex Fedotov, a self-made millionaire who built his e-commerce empire from the ground up. From his humble beginnings in Ukraine to becoming a sought-after expert in the e-commerce world, Alex shares his journey, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

#15MinuteFounder

Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:10 - Introduction to Alex Fedotov 
00:10 - 00:40 - How Alex went from factory work in Ukraine to becoming an e-commerce millionaire 
00:40 - 01:10 - The moment Alex decided to quit his job and pursue e-commerce full-time 
01:10 - 02:40 - The hardships Alex faced while transitioning into freelancing and digital marketing 
02:40 - 04:00 - Discovering e-commerce: From SEO to Facebook ads and the pivot to dropshipping 
04:00 - 04:50 - Alex explains how he connected the dots and started his own Shopify store 
04:50 - 06:00 - The rise of e-commerce and the importance of Facebook ads for scaling 
06:00 - 06:40 - What it took to go from $2,000 a month to hosting 200+ people at his Dubai conference 
06:40 - 08:10 - The biggest mistake new e-commerce entrepreneurs make and advice for going from $0 to $100k 
08:10 - 09:00 - How Alex recommends approaching content creation and shifting from consumer to producer 
09:00 - 10:00 - The biggest mistakes people make when scaling from $100k to $1M in revenue 
10:00 - 11:00 - The importance of leveraging other people's time and avoiding burnout 
11:00 - 12:00 - From $1M to $10M: Scaling with the right team and finding the right people for each function 
12:00 - 13:00 - Alex’s thoughts on where founders should spend their time and the importance of empowering your team

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 016 - AC Hampton 16 16 016 - AC Hampton full 0dd5d9f1-8d9f-4f26-83e1-1f58b3cbe919 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59b6c0c5 In this episode of 15 Minute Founder, we dive deep into the mindset of AC Hampton, a serial entrepreneur and founder who has built his business by focusing on systems, not just people. 

AC is the founder of Supreme E-Commerce, a company that has transformed how businesses scale by creating efficient and repeatable systems that drive success. From the early days of his entrepreneurial journey to managing a growing company, AC shares invaluable insights on hiring, work-life balance, and the principles that have shaped his path to success.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking for some motivation, this conversation is packed with actionable advice that will help you grow and scale your business! ⚡️

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro to AC Hampton's background
01:00 - Building a business with systems
03:00 - Hiring for cultural fit over experience
06:00 - Lowering costs with systems
09:00 - Believing in your system
12:00 - Opportunity for growth in teams
15:00 - The role of systems in business success
18:00 - How systems scale businesses
20:00 - AC’s morning routine
23:00 - Consistency and habits for growth
25:00 - Work-life balance early on
28:00 - Disappearing into the business for growth
30:00 - Investing in yourself
33:00 - Dealing with doubters
35:00 - Perseverance and systems for success

]]> In this episode of 15 Minute Founder, we dive deep into the mindset of AC Hampton, a serial entrepreneur and founder who has built his business by focusing on systems, not just people. 

AC is the founder of Supreme E-Commerce, a company that has transformed how businesses scale by creating efficient and repeatable systems that drive success. From the early days of his entrepreneurial journey to managing a growing company, AC shares invaluable insights on hiring, work-life balance, and the principles that have shaped his path to success.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking for some motivation, this conversation is packed with actionable advice that will help you grow and scale your business! ⚡️

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro to AC Hampton's background
01:00 - Building a business with systems
03:00 - Hiring for cultural fit over experience
06:00 - Lowering costs with systems
09:00 - Believing in your system
12:00 - Opportunity for growth in teams
15:00 - The role of systems in business success
18:00 - How systems scale businesses
20:00 - AC’s morning routine
23:00 - Consistency and habits for growth
25:00 - Work-life balance early on
28:00 - Disappearing into the business for growth
30:00 - Investing in yourself
33:00 - Dealing with doubters
35:00 - Perseverance and systems for success

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:57:31 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 2660 In this episode of 15 Minute Founder, we dive deep into the mindset of AC Hampton, a serial entrepreneur and founder who has built his business by focusing on systems, not just people. 

AC is the founder of Supreme E-Commerce, a company that has transformed how businesses scale by creating efficient and repeatable systems that drive success. From the early days of his entrepreneurial journey to managing a growing company, AC shares invaluable insights on hiring, work-life balance, and the principles that have shaped his path to success.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking for some motivation, this conversation is packed with actionable advice that will help you grow and scale your business! ⚡️

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro to AC Hampton's background
01:00 - Building a business with systems
03:00 - Hiring for cultural fit over experience
06:00 - Lowering costs with systems
09:00 - Believing in your system
12:00 - Opportunity for growth in teams
15:00 - The role of systems in business success
18:00 - How systems scale businesses
20:00 - AC’s morning routine
23:00 - Consistency and habits for growth
25:00 - Work-life balance early on
28:00 - Disappearing into the business for growth
30:00 - Investing in yourself
33:00 - Dealing with doubters
35:00 - Perseverance and systems for success

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 015 - Jason Feifer 15 15 015 - Jason Feifer full 05a6a706-625c-48b5-a522-63084f00e06d https://share.transistor.fm/s/72c564df 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, a bestselling author, and a podcast host who helps people navigate change and build future-proof careers. In this episode, we dive into the key motivators behind success, how to embrace career shifts, and why thinking like an entrepreneur, whether you start a business or not, is essential for long-term growth. Plus, Jason shares a powerful framework for staying adaptable in any industry.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:
Hot Take - 00:39-2:08
Future-Proofing Your Career - 2:09-6:19
Adopting the Entrepreneurial Mindset - 6:20-9:30
The Future Landscape of Media - 9:31-14:45
The Power of Content - 14:46-16:30
Hot Take: 16:31-21:21
Use Now to Build For Tomorrow - 21:21-24:30
Being a Nonstop Optimism Machine - 24:31-26:21
A Glimpse into Jason's Day - 26:21-31:31
Thinking Vertically - 31:32-34:05
Productivity Hack - 34:05-35:15
What's Next for Jason Feifer - 35:16-41:52

]]> 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, a bestselling author, and a podcast host who helps people navigate change and build future-proof careers. In this episode, we dive into the key motivators behind success, how to embrace career shifts, and why thinking like an entrepreneur, whether you start a business or not, is essential for long-term growth. Plus, Jason shares a powerful framework for staying adaptable in any industry.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:
Hot Take - 00:39-2:08
Future-Proofing Your Career - 2:09-6:19
Adopting the Entrepreneurial Mindset - 6:20-9:30
The Future Landscape of Media - 9:31-14:45
The Power of Content - 14:46-16:30
Hot Take: 16:31-21:21
Use Now to Build For Tomorrow - 21:21-24:30
Being a Nonstop Optimism Machine - 24:31-26:21
A Glimpse into Jason's Day - 26:21-31:31
Thinking Vertically - 31:32-34:05
Productivity Hack - 34:05-35:15
What's Next for Jason Feifer - 35:16-41:52

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:56:54 -0500 doolaHQ doolaHQ 2513 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, a bestselling author, and a podcast host who helps people navigate change and build future-proof careers. In this episode, we dive into the key motivators behind success, how to embrace career shifts, and why thinking like an entrepreneur, whether you start a business or not, is essential for long-term growth. Plus, Jason shares a powerful framework for staying adaptable in any industry.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:
Hot Take - 00:39-2:08
Future-Proofing Your Career - 2:09-6:19
Adopting the Entrepreneurial Mindset - 6:20-9:30
The Future Landscape of Media - 9:31-14:45
The Power of Content - 14:46-16:30
Hot Take: 16:31-21:21
Use Now to Build For Tomorrow - 21:21-24:30
Being a Nonstop Optimism Machine - 24:31-26:21
A Glimpse into Jason's Day - 26:21-31:31
Thinking Vertically - 31:32-34:05
Productivity Hack - 34:05-35:15
What's Next for Jason Feifer - 35:16-41:52

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 014 - Channing Allen 14 14 014 - Channing Allen full b15f8713-75e1-496a-85eb-112c161e952c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae99c5a8 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola: 

Channing Allen is the co-founder of Indie Hackers, where he helps share the stories, business ideas, strategies, and revenue numbers from the founders of profitable online businesses. Originally started in 2016, Indie Hackers would go on to be acquired by Stripe in 2017. Then in 2023, Channing and his co-founder spun Indie Hackers out of Stripe to return to their roots as a truly indie business.

#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS:

00:36 What is an Indie Hacker?

01:29 Starting From Scratch

03:13 Acquisition by Stripe

05:15 Monetizing Media

08:16 The Goal for Indie Hackers

09:44 Becoming an Entrepreneur

12:03 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame

14:49 How It Started

17:53 Hot Take

20:09 Work-Life Balance

22:11 Best Time to Start Your Day

23:49 The Never Zero Approach

26:06 The Earthquake Book

30:24 Advice for Entrepreneurs

33:11 Taking The Hats Off

35:49 Continuous Learning and Growth

]]> 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola: 

Channing Allen is the co-founder of Indie Hackers, where he helps share the stories, business ideas, strategies, and revenue numbers from the founders of profitable online businesses. Originally started in 2016, Indie Hackers would go on to be acquired by Stripe in 2017. Then in 2023, Channing and his co-founder spun Indie Hackers out of Stripe to return to their roots as a truly indie business.

#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS:

00:36 What is an Indie Hacker?

01:29 Starting From Scratch

03:13 Acquisition by Stripe

05:15 Monetizing Media

08:16 The Goal for Indie Hackers

09:44 Becoming an Entrepreneur

12:03 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame

14:49 How It Started

17:53 Hot Take

20:09 Work-Life Balance

22:11 Best Time to Start Your Day

23:49 The Never Zero Approach

26:06 The Earthquake Book

30:24 Advice for Entrepreneurs

33:11 Taking The Hats Off

35:49 Continuous Learning and Growth

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:38:35 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 897 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola: 

Channing Allen is the co-founder of Indie Hackers, where he helps share the stories, business ideas, strategies, and revenue numbers from the founders of profitable online businesses. Originally started in 2016, Indie Hackers would go on to be acquired by Stripe in 2017. Then in 2023, Channing and his co-founder spun Indie Hackers out of Stripe to return to their roots as a truly indie business.

#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS:

00:36 What is an Indie Hacker?

01:29 Starting From Scratch

03:13 Acquisition by Stripe

05:15 Monetizing Media

08:16 The Goal for Indie Hackers

09:44 Becoming an Entrepreneur

12:03 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame

14:49 How It Started

17:53 Hot Take

20:09 Work-Life Balance

22:11 Best Time to Start Your Day

23:49 The Never Zero Approach

26:06 The Earthquake Book

30:24 Advice for Entrepreneurs

33:11 Taking The Hats Off

35:49 Continuous Learning and Growth

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 013 - Robbie Bent 13 13 013 - Robbie Bent full 3ba27c87-773d-434e-8046-36605d205f8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/df892d3d 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:

Join us as Robbie Bent, Co-Founder and CEO of Othership, takes us inside the first immersive sauna and ice bath spaces in North America, designed to enhance emotional wellness and foster healthy social interactions. Don't miss this deep dive into an innovative venture reshaping the wellness landscape.


#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS: 

00:16 - What is Othership? 

01:43 - The Cold Experience

02:43 - What Does Othership Stand For? 

03:54 - The Benefits of Hot Therapy 

06:15 - The Benefits of Cold Exposure 

08:26 - The Evolution of Othership 

12:18 - Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 

16:09 - A Typical Day 

20:44 - Productivity Hacks

23:27 - An Important Truth 

26:23 - The Impact of Othership 

28:10 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 


]]> 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:

Join us as Robbie Bent, Co-Founder and CEO of Othership, takes us inside the first immersive sauna and ice bath spaces in North America, designed to enhance emotional wellness and foster healthy social interactions. Don't miss this deep dive into an innovative venture reshaping the wellness landscape.


#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS: 

00:16 - What is Othership? 

01:43 - The Cold Experience

02:43 - What Does Othership Stand For? 

03:54 - The Benefits of Hot Therapy 

06:15 - The Benefits of Cold Exposure 

08:26 - The Evolution of Othership 

12:18 - Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 

16:09 - A Typical Day 

20:44 - Productivity Hacks

23:27 - An Important Truth 

26:23 - The Impact of Othership 

28:10 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 


]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:11:10 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 1944 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:

Join us as Robbie Bent, Co-Founder and CEO of Othership, takes us inside the first immersive sauna and ice bath spaces in North America, designed to enhance emotional wellness and foster healthy social interactions. Don't miss this deep dive into an innovative venture reshaping the wellness landscape.


#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS: 

00:16 - What is Othership? 

01:43 - The Cold Experience

02:43 - What Does Othership Stand For? 

03:54 - The Benefits of Hot Therapy 

06:15 - The Benefits of Cold Exposure 

08:26 - The Evolution of Othership 

12:18 - Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 

16:09 - A Typical Day 

20:44 - Productivity Hacks

23:27 - An Important Truth 

26:23 - The Impact of Othership 

28:10 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 


]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 012 - Avni Barman 12 12 012 - Avni Barman full f3237ae0-53b7-4664-8bde-72cd2e412526 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7fca2cb 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:

Avni is the CEO and founder of Gen She, a media platform building and leading the next generation of female talent. Avni has built a community of 200,000 women across IG, TikTok, a newsletter, a podcast, and a job board. With 4+ years in Big Tech as an engineer and product manager, Avni is now on a mission to unlock the potential of every young woman in entrepreneurship, tech, venture, and media.


#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS: 

00:08 - Morning Routine

03:13 - Career Switch

06:12 - Dream Lazy Girl Job 

08:10 - Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 

09:20 - Should I Be an Entrepreneur? 

10:47 - How You Got Started

13:20 - Media Business 

15:29 - Social Media in 10 Years 

17:29 - Traditional Business & Social Media

19:42 - Contrarian Question

21:09 - Role Model

22:16 - Target Reach 

23:02 - A Typical Day 

26:29 - Rapid Fire Questions 


]]> 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:

Avni is the CEO and founder of Gen She, a media platform building and leading the next generation of female talent. Avni has built a community of 200,000 women across IG, TikTok, a newsletter, a podcast, and a job board. With 4+ years in Big Tech as an engineer and product manager, Avni is now on a mission to unlock the potential of every young woman in entrepreneurship, tech, venture, and media.


#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS: 

00:08 - Morning Routine

03:13 - Career Switch

06:12 - Dream Lazy Girl Job 

08:10 - Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 

09:20 - Should I Be an Entrepreneur? 

10:47 - How You Got Started

13:20 - Media Business 

15:29 - Social Media in 10 Years 

17:29 - Traditional Business & Social Media

19:42 - Contrarian Question

21:09 - Role Model

22:16 - Target Reach 

23:02 - A Typical Day 

26:29 - Rapid Fire Questions 


]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:56:39 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 2033 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:

Avni is the CEO and founder of Gen She, a media platform building and leading the next generation of female talent. Avni has built a community of 200,000 women across IG, TikTok, a newsletter, a podcast, and a job board. With 4+ years in Big Tech as an engineer and product manager, Avni is now on a mission to unlock the potential of every young woman in entrepreneurship, tech, venture, and media.


#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS: 

00:08 - Morning Routine

03:13 - Career Switch

06:12 - Dream Lazy Girl Job 

08:10 - Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 

09:20 - Should I Be an Entrepreneur? 

10:47 - How You Got Started

13:20 - Media Business 

15:29 - Social Media in 10 Years 

17:29 - Traditional Business & Social Media

19:42 - Contrarian Question

21:09 - Role Model

22:16 - Target Reach 

23:02 - A Typical Day 

26:29 - Rapid Fire Questions 


]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 011 - Maya Bakhai 11 11 011 - Maya Bakhai full f8351bb7-65a5-4fea-864d-af4c66202f16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/deca1b10 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Join us for an insightful conversation with Maya Bakhai, the founder and sole general partner at Spice Capital, an early-stage fund investing in capital, crypto, and community. Backed by notable figures like Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, and Alexis Ohanian, Spice Capital has made impactful investments in companies like Dirt, Immortal Game, and Flowcarbon. Bakhai previously led investments at Kevin Durant's 35 Ventures, where she backed companies including Hugging Face, Mercury, OpenSea and Whoop.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:
00:11  Investing in Crocs
04:25 Angel Investing
07:48 Starting a Fund
12:55 Hot Take on Founders
17:22 Hot Take on Investors
20:58 Money, Power, Pleasure, Fame
23:02 Biggest Lesson Growing Up
25:39 A Typical Day
29:30 The Vision for Spice
32:23 Advice for Early Stage Founders
34:49 How to Get in Touch
35:18  Current Verticals

]]> 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Join us for an insightful conversation with Maya Bakhai, the founder and sole general partner at Spice Capital, an early-stage fund investing in capital, crypto, and community. Backed by notable figures like Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, and Alexis Ohanian, Spice Capital has made impactful investments in companies like Dirt, Immortal Game, and Flowcarbon. Bakhai previously led investments at Kevin Durant's 35 Ventures, where she backed companies including Hugging Face, Mercury, OpenSea and Whoop.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:
00:11  Investing in Crocs
04:25 Angel Investing
07:48 Starting a Fund
12:55 Hot Take on Founders
17:22 Hot Take on Investors
20:58 Money, Power, Pleasure, Fame
23:02 Biggest Lesson Growing Up
25:39 A Typical Day
29:30 The Vision for Spice
32:23 Advice for Early Stage Founders
34:49 How to Get in Touch
35:18  Current Verticals

]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:55:59 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 897 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Join us for an insightful conversation with Maya Bakhai, the founder and sole general partner at Spice Capital, an early-stage fund investing in capital, crypto, and community. Backed by notable figures like Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, and Alexis Ohanian, Spice Capital has made impactful investments in companies like Dirt, Immortal Game, and Flowcarbon. Bakhai previously led investments at Kevin Durant's 35 Ventures, where she backed companies including Hugging Face, Mercury, OpenSea and Whoop.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:
00:11  Investing in Crocs
04:25 Angel Investing
07:48 Starting a Fund
12:55 Hot Take on Founders
17:22 Hot Take on Investors
20:58 Money, Power, Pleasure, Fame
23:02 Biggest Lesson Growing Up
25:39 A Typical Day
29:30 The Vision for Spice
32:23 Advice for Early Stage Founders
34:49 How to Get in Touch
35:18  Current Verticals

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 010 - Gennaro Ferra 10 10 010 - Gennaro Ferra full 4990b472-487d-4be3-8c2b-a2e8705ddcdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e2d803b 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Gennaro Ferra, the 1989 NABBA Mr. Australia and the 2020 & 2021 AAU Natural Mr. Universe, has been a master fitness and nutrition coach for over 35 years. He holds a degree in Physical Education and has operated his fitness coaching business in both Australia and New York City. Specializing in body transformations, Gennaro works with clients of various levels, ages, and abilities, including those preparing for competitions, events, and movie roles. His training incorporates a unique system called Powerpose*, which blends Tai Chi, Yoga, and classic physique posing to increase muscle definition, flexibility, and strength while enhancing confidence and the muscle-mind connection. Now at nearly 57, he understands the unique needs of his clients and offers holistic body makeovers through 12-week programs that are results-driven, often showing positive changes within just two weeks. Gennaro emphasizes full range of motion and slow, controlled movements in every workout, infusing Powerpose to enhance muscle growth and connection. He also customizes all nutrition and workout programs, including meal offerings, leveraging his experience as a former professional bodybuilder to deliver fast results.


#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS:
00:22 Mr. Australia & Natural Mr. Universe 
01:27 How it Started 
03:01 What it Takes 
05:51 Six Pack Abs 
07:15 Discipline & Consistency 
09:33 Dealing with Naysayers
11:30 How Alcohol Fits Into Health 
12:29 Mission & Goals
14:22 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 
15:12 Rapid Fire Questions 

]]> 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Gennaro Ferra, the 1989 NABBA Mr. Australia and the 2020 & 2021 AAU Natural Mr. Universe, has been a master fitness and nutrition coach for over 35 years. He holds a degree in Physical Education and has operated his fitness coaching business in both Australia and New York City. Specializing in body transformations, Gennaro works with clients of various levels, ages, and abilities, including those preparing for competitions, events, and movie roles. His training incorporates a unique system called Powerpose*, which blends Tai Chi, Yoga, and classic physique posing to increase muscle definition, flexibility, and strength while enhancing confidence and the muscle-mind connection. Now at nearly 57, he understands the unique needs of his clients and offers holistic body makeovers through 12-week programs that are results-driven, often showing positive changes within just two weeks. Gennaro emphasizes full range of motion and slow, controlled movements in every workout, infusing Powerpose to enhance muscle growth and connection. He also customizes all nutrition and workout programs, including meal offerings, leveraging his experience as a former professional bodybuilder to deliver fast results.


#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS:
00:22 Mr. Australia & Natural Mr. Universe 
01:27 How it Started 
03:01 What it Takes 
05:51 Six Pack Abs 
07:15 Discipline & Consistency 
09:33 Dealing with Naysayers
11:30 How Alcohol Fits Into Health 
12:29 Mission & Goals
14:22 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 
15:12 Rapid Fire Questions 

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 1292 15-Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Gennaro Ferra, the 1989 NABBA Mr. Australia and the 2020 & 2021 AAU Natural Mr. Universe, has been a master fitness and nutrition coach for over 35 years. He holds a degree in Physical Education and has operated his fitness coaching business in both Australia and New York City. Specializing in body transformations, Gennaro works with clients of various levels, ages, and abilities, including those preparing for competitions, events, and movie roles. His training incorporates a unique system called Powerpose*, which blends Tai Chi, Yoga, and classic physique posing to increase muscle definition, flexibility, and strength while enhancing confidence and the muscle-mind connection. Now at nearly 57, he understands the unique needs of his clients and offers holistic body makeovers through 12-week programs that are results-driven, often showing positive changes within just two weeks. Gennaro emphasizes full range of motion and slow, controlled movements in every workout, infusing Powerpose to enhance muscle growth and connection. He also customizes all nutrition and workout programs, including meal offerings, leveraging his experience as a former professional bodybuilder to deliver fast results.


#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS:
00:22 Mr. Australia & Natural Mr. Universe 
01:27 How it Started 
03:01 What it Takes 
05:51 Six Pack Abs 
07:15 Discipline & Consistency 
09:33 Dealing with Naysayers
11:30 How Alcohol Fits Into Health 
12:29 Mission & Goals
14:22 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame 
15:12 Rapid Fire Questions 

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 009 - Andrew Yeung 9 9 009 - Andrew Yeung full ea1e9419-c316-4387-ae71-69559f420cae https://share.transistor.fm/s/f656122a 15 Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Andrew Yeung is an ex-product leader at Google and Meta turned entrepreneur, investor, and creator with a platform reaching 100,000+ tech leaders. He has also hosted 100+ dinners, conferences, mixers for 25,000+ people and was dubbed the “Gatsby of Silicon Alley” by Business Insider and received national coverage on his tech parties from Bloomberg, Fast Company, This Week in Startups, Morning Brew, and Fortune Magazine.


#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:09 The Gatsby of Silicon Alley

02:03 Planning to Execution

03:05 Monetizing Events

04:19 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame

05:17 Childhood Inspiration 

07:02 The Dream of NYC

07:35 An Important Truth 

09:21 Nightlife as a Non-Drinker

11:19 A Day in the Life

12:09 No-Meeting Days and Weekend Work

12:48 Your Network is Your Net Worth

14:45 Nurturing Your Network

15:40 Rapid Fire Questions


]]> 15 Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Andrew Yeung is an ex-product leader at Google and Meta turned entrepreneur, investor, and creator with a platform reaching 100,000+ tech leaders. He has also hosted 100+ dinners, conferences, mixers for 25,000+ people and was dubbed the “Gatsby of Silicon Alley” by Business Insider and received national coverage on his tech parties from Bloomberg, Fast Company, This Week in Startups, Morning Brew, and Fortune Magazine.


#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:09 The Gatsby of Silicon Alley

02:03 Planning to Execution

03:05 Monetizing Events

04:19 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame

05:17 Childhood Inspiration 

07:02 The Dream of NYC

07:35 An Important Truth 

09:21 Nightlife as a Non-Drinker

11:19 A Day in the Life

12:09 No-Meeting Days and Weekend Work

12:48 Your Network is Your Net Worth

14:45 Nurturing Your Network

15:40 Rapid Fire Questions


]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:49:18 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 1190 15 Minute Founder Presented by doola:
Andrew Yeung is an ex-product leader at Google and Meta turned entrepreneur, investor, and creator with a platform reaching 100,000+ tech leaders. He has also hosted 100+ dinners, conferences, mixers for 25,000+ people and was dubbed the “Gatsby of Silicon Alley” by Business Insider and received national coverage on his tech parties from Bloomberg, Fast Company, This Week in Startups, Morning Brew, and Fortune Magazine.


#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:09 The Gatsby of Silicon Alley

02:03 Planning to Execution

03:05 Monetizing Events

04:19 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame

05:17 Childhood Inspiration 

07:02 The Dream of NYC

07:35 An Important Truth 

09:21 Nightlife as a Non-Drinker

11:19 A Day in the Life

12:09 No-Meeting Days and Weekend Work

12:48 Your Network is Your Net Worth

14:45 Nurturing Your Network

15:40 Rapid Fire Questions


]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 008 - Brook Hiddink 8 8 008 - Brook Hiddink full 4fe2a7a9-67e4-4ac7-992c-e577dd76bcee https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c6c881a 15 Minute Founder Presented by doola:

Brook Hiddink is an entrepreneur and content creator, renowned for his expertise in building online income streams, particularly in the realm of high-ticket eCommerce. As the founder and CEO of Supplier HQ, the largest high-ticket supplier database, Brook helps streamline the process for digital entrepreneurs to find premium products for their businesses. He has also gained significant recognition for his High Ticket eCommerce Incubator Program, where he shares his knowledge and strategies to help others achieve financial success through digital entrepreneurship.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:06 - Unpacking the Real Excitement Behind Achieving Your Goals

02:42 - Goals and Daily Actions for High-Ticket E-Commerce and Supplier HQ

05:45 - What is Dropshipping?

07:15 - The Entrepreneur Journey

10:39 - Money, Fame, Power, Pleasure

11:55 - Taking the Initial Plunge

13:53 - Dealing with Critics

14:24 - $0-$4mil in One Year

16:31 - Morning Routine

17:26 - Systems for Exercise

18:37 - Work/Life Balance

19:09 - An Important Truth

20:21 - Your Entrepreneurial Itch

21:48 - Following Your Passion

22:23 - Biggest Dropshipping Mistakes

23:44 - Rapid Fire Questions

]]> 15 Minute Founder Presented by doola:

Brook Hiddink is an entrepreneur and content creator, renowned for his expertise in building online income streams, particularly in the realm of high-ticket eCommerce. As the founder and CEO of Supplier HQ, the largest high-ticket supplier database, Brook helps streamline the process for digital entrepreneurs to find premium products for their businesses. He has also gained significant recognition for his High Ticket eCommerce Incubator Program, where he shares his knowledge and strategies to help others achieve financial success through digital entrepreneurship.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:06 - Unpacking the Real Excitement Behind Achieving Your Goals

02:42 - Goals and Daily Actions for High-Ticket E-Commerce and Supplier HQ

05:45 - What is Dropshipping?

07:15 - The Entrepreneur Journey

10:39 - Money, Fame, Power, Pleasure

11:55 - Taking the Initial Plunge

13:53 - Dealing with Critics

14:24 - $0-$4mil in One Year

16:31 - Morning Routine

17:26 - Systems for Exercise

18:37 - Work/Life Balance

19:09 - An Important Truth

20:21 - Your Entrepreneurial Itch

21:48 - Following Your Passion

22:23 - Biggest Dropshipping Mistakes

23:44 - Rapid Fire Questions

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:39:55 -0500 doolaHQ doolaHQ 1871 15 Minute Founder Presented by doola:

Brook Hiddink is an entrepreneur and content creator, renowned for his expertise in building online income streams, particularly in the realm of high-ticket eCommerce. As the founder and CEO of Supplier HQ, the largest high-ticket supplier database, Brook helps streamline the process for digital entrepreneurs to find premium products for their businesses. He has also gained significant recognition for his High Ticket eCommerce Incubator Program, where he shares his knowledge and strategies to help others achieve financial success through digital entrepreneurship.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:06 - Unpacking the Real Excitement Behind Achieving Your Goals

02:42 - Goals and Daily Actions for High-Ticket E-Commerce and Supplier HQ

05:45 - What is Dropshipping?

07:15 - The Entrepreneur Journey

10:39 - Money, Fame, Power, Pleasure

11:55 - Taking the Initial Plunge

13:53 - Dealing with Critics

14:24 - $0-$4mil in One Year

16:31 - Morning Routine

17:26 - Systems for Exercise

18:37 - Work/Life Balance

19:09 - An Important Truth

20:21 - Your Entrepreneurial Itch

21:48 - Following Your Passion

22:23 - Biggest Dropshipping Mistakes

23:44 - Rapid Fire Questions

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 007 - Louisa Nicola 7 7 007 - Louisa Nicola full 027040ae-3fcc-4a97-a6a1-dfe7ef2d49ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/a100d3ce Neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola is the founder and head performance advisor of Neuro Athletics - a human performance coaching firm that boasts the highest-performing athletes and executives in the world. Neuro Athletics brings science-based solutions to elite performers who want to perform at their peak. Louisa graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School and specializes in neurophysiology. 

 

Louisa serves on the board of Momentous, Hone Health, Tonal and Klora  


#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:29 When did you know you wanted to become a performance coach?

02:00 Evolving into a media platform

03:03 Discovering and evolving your content

04:51 Overcoming challenges

06:01 Training athletes & CEOs to achieve peak performance

06:49 Morning habits of high performers 

10:00 The link between morning routines and achieving success

11:59 Setting goals 

14:09 Best way to approach exercise 

15:40 Enhancing your health to combat Alzheimer’s disease

17:07 Common diet mistakes 

19:12 Maximizing sleep quality

22:33 What’s your morning routine 

24:00 What diet works for you

25:04 Deviating from your routine

26:22 Productivity tips

28:25 Identifying the ideal number of work hours 

30:37 Future goals 

31:33 Money, power, fame, or pleasure

32:06 Exploring personal beliefs 

32:51 Rapid fire questions 


]]> Neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola is the founder and head performance advisor of Neuro Athletics - a human performance coaching firm that boasts the highest-performing athletes and executives in the world. Neuro Athletics brings science-based solutions to elite performers who want to perform at their peak. Louisa graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School and specializes in neurophysiology. 

 

Louisa serves on the board of Momentous, Hone Health, Tonal and Klora  


#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:29 When did you know you wanted to become a performance coach?

02:00 Evolving into a media platform

03:03 Discovering and evolving your content

04:51 Overcoming challenges

06:01 Training athletes & CEOs to achieve peak performance

06:49 Morning habits of high performers 

10:00 The link between morning routines and achieving success

11:59 Setting goals 

14:09 Best way to approach exercise 

15:40 Enhancing your health to combat Alzheimer’s disease

17:07 Common diet mistakes 

19:12 Maximizing sleep quality

22:33 What’s your morning routine 

24:00 What diet works for you

25:04 Deviating from your routine

26:22 Productivity tips

28:25 Identifying the ideal number of work hours 

30:37 Future goals 

31:33 Money, power, fame, or pleasure

32:06 Exploring personal beliefs 

32:51 Rapid fire questions 


]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:01:57 -0500 doolaHQ doolaHQ 2269 Neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola is the founder and head performance advisor of Neuro Athletics - a human performance coaching firm that boasts the highest-performing athletes and executives in the world. Neuro Athletics brings science-based solutions to elite performers who want to perform at their peak. Louisa graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School and specializes in neurophysiology. 

 

Louisa serves on the board of Momentous, Hone Health, Tonal and Klora  


#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:29 When did you know you wanted to become a performance coach?

02:00 Evolving into a media platform

03:03 Discovering and evolving your content

04:51 Overcoming challenges

06:01 Training athletes & CEOs to achieve peak performance

06:49 Morning habits of high performers 

10:00 The link between morning routines and achieving success

11:59 Setting goals 

14:09 Best way to approach exercise 

15:40 Enhancing your health to combat Alzheimer’s disease

17:07 Common diet mistakes 

19:12 Maximizing sleep quality

22:33 What’s your morning routine 

24:00 What diet works for you

25:04 Deviating from your routine

26:22 Productivity tips

28:25 Identifying the ideal number of work hours 

30:37 Future goals 

31:33 Money, power, fame, or pleasure

32:06 Exploring personal beliefs 

32:51 Rapid fire questions 


]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 006 - Zach Pogrob 6 6 006 - Zach Pogrob full b2dc760f-954e-4505-a7bb-04eb27df0e87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae37585b In this episode, we sit down with Zach Pogrob, exploring his realm of passionate pursuit and following ‘obsession.’ 


As a writer, creator, and entrepreneur, Zach Pogrob has amassed over 2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok with his writing and animations. His goal is to motivate people worldwide to reach their goals by embracing their obsessions. 

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:44 What is Obsession

01:45 The Story Behind Obsession

03:11 Long-Term Mindset

04:11 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame

05:00 Unlocking Instagram Success 

06:34 Vision for the Future

08:13 Unwavering in the Unpopular

09:53 Work/Life Balance

10:56 Finding Your Obsession

12:06 Dealing with Critics

13:24 Relationship Advice

14:22 Keystone Habit

15:03 Uncovering My Lesser-Known Traits

16:02 What Message Would You Share with the World?

17:05 Rapid Fire Questions

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Zach Pogrob, exploring his realm of passionate pursuit and following ‘obsession.’ 


As a writer, creator, and entrepreneur, Zach Pogrob has amassed over 2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok with his writing and animations. His goal is to motivate people worldwide to reach their goals by embracing their obsessions. 

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:44 What is Obsession

01:45 The Story Behind Obsession

03:11 Long-Term Mindset

04:11 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame

05:00 Unlocking Instagram Success 

06:34 Vision for the Future

08:13 Unwavering in the Unpopular

09:53 Work/Life Balance

10:56 Finding Your Obsession

12:06 Dealing with Critics

13:24 Relationship Advice

14:22 Keystone Habit

15:03 Uncovering My Lesser-Known Traits

16:02 What Message Would You Share with the World?

17:05 Rapid Fire Questions

]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:49:39 -0500 doolaHQ doolaHQ 1131 In this episode, we sit down with Zach Pogrob, exploring his realm of passionate pursuit and following ‘obsession.’ 


As a writer, creator, and entrepreneur, Zach Pogrob has amassed over 2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok with his writing and animations. His goal is to motivate people worldwide to reach their goals by embracing their obsessions. 

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:44 What is Obsession

01:45 The Story Behind Obsession

03:11 Long-Term Mindset

04:11 Money, Power, Pleasure, or Fame

05:00 Unlocking Instagram Success 

06:34 Vision for the Future

08:13 Unwavering in the Unpopular

09:53 Work/Life Balance

10:56 Finding Your Obsession

12:06 Dealing with Critics

13:24 Relationship Advice

14:22 Keystone Habit

15:03 Uncovering My Lesser-Known Traits

16:02 What Message Would You Share with the World?

17:05 Rapid Fire Questions

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 005 - Billy McFarland 5 5 005 - Billy McFarland full 77375300-3caf-4a92-8fec-0e8b7174c26f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8194feb9 In this episode, we chat with Billy McFarland and dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship.


Billy McFarland is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and media personality. He is the Founder and CEO of FYRE Holdings and FYRE Festival II. Billy is the subject of ongoing television, film, and theatre projects. His unique experiences and insights have made him a sought-after speaker at top television networks, podcasts, and conferences, where he shares his expertise in media, entertainment, marketing, and the valuable lessons learned from his 4 years in prison.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:13 Fyre Festival 1 & 2

00:53 ​​The Original Idea for Fyre

01:12 Organizing Fyre Festival

01:49 Chaos Theory

02:15 Past Businesses

02:43 How You Approach Marketing

03:18 Vision for Fyre Festival

03:58 Money, Fame, Power, or Pleasure

04:38 Habits and Rituals

05:19 Message for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

05:35 A Pivotal Moment

06:07 Entrepreneurs Who Inspire You

08:18 An Important Truth You Believe In

08:57 The Power of Brand

09:33 Most Succesful Marketing Initiative

10:28 Work/Life Balance

10:56 Coping with the Ups and Downs

11:45 Ambition and Drive

13:19 Relationship Advice

13:40 Personal Questions


]]> In this episode, we chat with Billy McFarland and dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship.


Billy McFarland is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and media personality. He is the Founder and CEO of FYRE Holdings and FYRE Festival II. Billy is the subject of ongoing television, film, and theatre projects. His unique experiences and insights have made him a sought-after speaker at top television networks, podcasts, and conferences, where he shares his expertise in media, entertainment, marketing, and the valuable lessons learned from his 4 years in prison.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:13 Fyre Festival 1 & 2

00:53 ​​The Original Idea for Fyre

01:12 Organizing Fyre Festival

01:49 Chaos Theory

02:15 Past Businesses

02:43 How You Approach Marketing

03:18 Vision for Fyre Festival

03:58 Money, Fame, Power, or Pleasure

04:38 Habits and Rituals

05:19 Message for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

05:35 A Pivotal Moment

06:07 Entrepreneurs Who Inspire You

08:18 An Important Truth You Believe In

08:57 The Power of Brand

09:33 Most Succesful Marketing Initiative

10:28 Work/Life Balance

10:56 Coping with the Ups and Downs

11:45 Ambition and Drive

13:19 Relationship Advice

13:40 Personal Questions


]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:50:14 -0500 doolaHQ doolaHQ 1060 In this episode, we chat with Billy McFarland and dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship.


Billy McFarland is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and media personality. He is the Founder and CEO of FYRE Holdings and FYRE Festival II. Billy is the subject of ongoing television, film, and theatre projects. His unique experiences and insights have made him a sought-after speaker at top television networks, podcasts, and conferences, where he shares his expertise in media, entertainment, marketing, and the valuable lessons learned from his 4 years in prison.

#15MinuteFounder

TIMESTAMPS:

00:13 Fyre Festival 1 & 2

00:53 ​​The Original Idea for Fyre

01:12 Organizing Fyre Festival

01:49 Chaos Theory

02:15 Past Businesses

02:43 How You Approach Marketing

03:18 Vision for Fyre Festival

03:58 Money, Fame, Power, or Pleasure

04:38 Habits and Rituals

05:19 Message for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

05:35 A Pivotal Moment

06:07 Entrepreneurs Who Inspire You

08:18 An Important Truth You Believe In

08:57 The Power of Brand

09:33 Most Succesful Marketing Initiative

10:28 Work/Life Balance

10:56 Coping with the Ups and Downs

11:45 Ambition and Drive

13:19 Relationship Advice

13:40 Personal Questions


]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 004 - Nate O'Brien 4 4 004 - Nate O'Brien full 63405ebc-193a-4532-94c6-d4aafd57f011 https://share.transistor.fm/s/deb17609 In this episode we chat with Nate O’Brien to discover what it takes to become a YouTuber, the importance of building a Personal Brand, and how to start investing in start-ups.


Nate O’Brien is an American investor, entrepreneur, and internet personality. He is best known for his personal finance and lifestyle YouTube channel which has amassed 1.3 million subscribers and more than 50 million views. In addition to YouTube, Nate runs Roadrunner VC, a venture fund focused on early stage technology companies.


#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS:

00:27 - Dream Profession for 7 Year Olds

01:35 - Steps to Becoming a YouTuber

02:24 - Hesitant to Start a Personal Brand

02:50 - Going from 0 to 100

03:53 - Becoming a Better Speaker

04:37 - Finding Your Lane

05:27 - Past and Present Motivation

06:00 - Setting Your Milestones

07:10 - From Creator to Investor

08:25 - Getting Started with Investing

09:35 - Optimizing Your Time

10:37 - Know the Founder

11:32 - Best Platform to Build Your Brand

12:45 - Being Obsessed with YouTube

13:21 - Work LIfe Balance

14:00 - Money, Fame, Power, or Pleasure

14:51 - Losing the Love for It

15:50 - What Creator Would You Want to Be

16:31 - The Power of Personal Brand

17:50 - The Pivotal Moment

19:00 - Thoughts on Caffeine 

19:40 - Morning Routine

20:38 - Advice for Starting a Business

21:38 - What Does the Future Look Like

]]> In this episode we chat with Nate O’Brien to discover what it takes to become a YouTuber, the importance of building a Personal Brand, and how to start investing in start-ups.


Nate O’Brien is an American investor, entrepreneur, and internet personality. He is best known for his personal finance and lifestyle YouTube channel which has amassed 1.3 million subscribers and more than 50 million views. In addition to YouTube, Nate runs Roadrunner VC, a venture fund focused on early stage technology companies.


#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS:

00:27 - Dream Profession for 7 Year Olds

01:35 - Steps to Becoming a YouTuber

02:24 - Hesitant to Start a Personal Brand

02:50 - Going from 0 to 100

03:53 - Becoming a Better Speaker

04:37 - Finding Your Lane

05:27 - Past and Present Motivation

06:00 - Setting Your Milestones

07:10 - From Creator to Investor

08:25 - Getting Started with Investing

09:35 - Optimizing Your Time

10:37 - Know the Founder

11:32 - Best Platform to Build Your Brand

12:45 - Being Obsessed with YouTube

13:21 - Work LIfe Balance

14:00 - Money, Fame, Power, or Pleasure

14:51 - Losing the Love for It

15:50 - What Creator Would You Want to Be

16:31 - The Power of Personal Brand

17:50 - The Pivotal Moment

19:00 - Thoughts on Caffeine 

19:40 - Morning Routine

20:38 - Advice for Starting a Business

21:38 - What Does the Future Look Like

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:11:10 -0500 doolaHQ doolaHQ 1376 In this episode we chat with Nate O’Brien to discover what it takes to become a YouTuber, the importance of building a Personal Brand, and how to start investing in start-ups.


Nate O’Brien is an American investor, entrepreneur, and internet personality. He is best known for his personal finance and lifestyle YouTube channel which has amassed 1.3 million subscribers and more than 50 million views. In addition to YouTube, Nate runs Roadrunner VC, a venture fund focused on early stage technology companies.


#15MinuteFounder


TIMESTAMPS:

00:27 - Dream Profession for 7 Year Olds

01:35 - Steps to Becoming a YouTuber

02:24 - Hesitant to Start a Personal Brand

02:50 - Going from 0 to 100

03:53 - Becoming a Better Speaker

04:37 - Finding Your Lane

05:27 - Past and Present Motivation

06:00 - Setting Your Milestones

07:10 - From Creator to Investor

08:25 - Getting Started with Investing

09:35 - Optimizing Your Time

10:37 - Know the Founder

11:32 - Best Platform to Build Your Brand

12:45 - Being Obsessed with YouTube

13:21 - Work LIfe Balance

14:00 - Money, Fame, Power, or Pleasure

14:51 - Losing the Love for It

15:50 - What Creator Would You Want to Be

16:31 - The Power of Personal Brand

17:50 - The Pivotal Moment

19:00 - Thoughts on Caffeine 

19:40 - Morning Routine

20:38 - Advice for Starting a Business

21:38 - What Does the Future Look Like

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 003 - Amanda Goetz 3 3 003 - Amanda Goetz full e39dcbb3-f2b7-4f27-8fb5-8cab57d68f9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bc7f3c9 We're excited to have Amanda Goetz on #15MinuteFounder podcast. Join us as we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation. 


What drives Amanda to be a creator on top of her already impressive list of accomplishments? How do we deal with fear in everyday tasks and finally learn from that? Get ready for another insightful 15 minutes and find out more!


TIMESTAMPS: 

00:27 - Incredible Story of Amanda’s Dad

01:59 - Amanda’s Career Path From Founder to Creator

02:51 - Four Idols: Money, Pleasure, Power and Fame

03:36 - Enjoy Life and Have Fun

04:11 - What Would Amanda Tell Her 20-year-old Self

04:58 - What Leads Amanda to Be a Creator

05:30 - Follow the Things That Give You Energy

06:55 - “Success 2.0”

08:10 - Find out Your Pillars of Success

09:05 - Offense VS Defense Strategy

09:36 - Meetings Philosophy

09:58 - “Commute Bath” from Work to Family

11:00 - Try Going Deeper in a Relationship

11:40 - Overcome Your Fear and Shoot Your Shot

12:02 - Say No to Excuses 

14:05 - Find out Where Your Fear Comes From


]]> We're excited to have Amanda Goetz on #15MinuteFounder podcast. Join us as we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation. 


What drives Amanda to be a creator on top of her already impressive list of accomplishments? How do we deal with fear in everyday tasks and finally learn from that? Get ready for another insightful 15 minutes and find out more!


TIMESTAMPS: 

00:27 - Incredible Story of Amanda’s Dad

01:59 - Amanda’s Career Path From Founder to Creator

02:51 - Four Idols: Money, Pleasure, Power and Fame

03:36 - Enjoy Life and Have Fun

04:11 - What Would Amanda Tell Her 20-year-old Self

04:58 - What Leads Amanda to Be a Creator

05:30 - Follow the Things That Give You Energy

06:55 - “Success 2.0”

08:10 - Find out Your Pillars of Success

09:05 - Offense VS Defense Strategy

09:36 - Meetings Philosophy

09:58 - “Commute Bath” from Work to Family

11:00 - Try Going Deeper in a Relationship

11:40 - Overcome Your Fear and Shoot Your Shot

12:02 - Say No to Excuses 

14:05 - Find out Where Your Fear Comes From


]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:54:55 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 930 We're excited to have Amanda Goetz on #15MinuteFounder podcast. Join us as we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, startups, and innovation. 


What drives Amanda to be a creator on top of her already impressive list of accomplishments? How do we deal with fear in everyday tasks and finally learn from that? Get ready for another insightful 15 minutes and find out more!


TIMESTAMPS: 

00:27 - Incredible Story of Amanda’s Dad

01:59 - Amanda’s Career Path From Founder to Creator

02:51 - Four Idols: Money, Pleasure, Power and Fame

03:36 - Enjoy Life and Have Fun

04:11 - What Would Amanda Tell Her 20-year-old Self

04:58 - What Leads Amanda to Be a Creator

05:30 - Follow the Things That Give You Energy

06:55 - “Success 2.0”

08:10 - Find out Your Pillars of Success

09:05 - Offense VS Defense Strategy

09:36 - Meetings Philosophy

09:58 - “Commute Bath” from Work to Family

11:00 - Try Going Deeper in a Relationship

11:40 - Overcome Your Fear and Shoot Your Shot

12:02 - Say No to Excuses 

14:05 - Find out Where Your Fear Comes From


]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 002 - Ankur Nagpal 2 2 002 - Ankur Nagpal full 3879ff66-ab2c-4e22-9861-6b345ab6ba3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a464e49f Ankur Nagpal, the founder of Teachable and Ocho, joins Arjun Mahadevan in our second episode of the 15 Minute Founder presented by doola. 


What’s the trade-off between focusing on your career versus spending time with family? Why start a new company after a successful exit? What are the common misconceptions of being a founder versus being an investor? Hear what Ankur has to say about this and more!


TIMESTAMPS:

00:18 - How Did Ankur End Up in America

01:30 - Focusing on Career or Spending Time with Family

02:15 - Starting a New Business After a Successful Exit

04:00 - Focusing on Product or Focusing on Distribution

05:08 - Over 50 Employees Can Suck

06:05 - No Money Spent on Marketing

07:50 - What Drives Ankur Nagpal

09:23 - How Ankur Constructs His Day

10:15 - Most Productive Environment

11:56 - The Illusion of Work in a Startup

13:01 - Building Relationships with Customers

13:56 - Founders vs Investors

15:32 - Being a Better Investor

16:20 - Biggest Piece of Relationship Advice

18:55 - The Fear of Hitting Send

20:50 - Canvas of Your Life’s Work

]]> Ankur Nagpal, the founder of Teachable and Ocho, joins Arjun Mahadevan in our second episode of the 15 Minute Founder presented by doola. 


What’s the trade-off between focusing on your career versus spending time with family? Why start a new company after a successful exit? What are the common misconceptions of being a founder versus being an investor? Hear what Ankur has to say about this and more!


TIMESTAMPS:

00:18 - How Did Ankur End Up in America

01:30 - Focusing on Career or Spending Time with Family

02:15 - Starting a New Business After a Successful Exit

04:00 - Focusing on Product or Focusing on Distribution

05:08 - Over 50 Employees Can Suck

06:05 - No Money Spent on Marketing

07:50 - What Drives Ankur Nagpal

09:23 - How Ankur Constructs His Day

10:15 - Most Productive Environment

11:56 - The Illusion of Work in a Startup

13:01 - Building Relationships with Customers

13:56 - Founders vs Investors

15:32 - Being a Better Investor

16:20 - Biggest Piece of Relationship Advice

18:55 - The Fear of Hitting Send

20:50 - Canvas of Your Life’s Work

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 1344 Ankur Nagpal, the founder of Teachable and Ocho, joins Arjun Mahadevan in our second episode of the 15 Minute Founder presented by doola. 


What’s the trade-off between focusing on your career versus spending time with family? Why start a new company after a successful exit? What are the common misconceptions of being a founder versus being an investor? Hear what Ankur has to say about this and more!


TIMESTAMPS:

00:18 - How Did Ankur End Up in America

01:30 - Focusing on Career or Spending Time with Family

02:15 - Starting a New Business After a Successful Exit

04:00 - Focusing on Product or Focusing on Distribution

05:08 - Over 50 Employees Can Suck

06:05 - No Money Spent on Marketing

07:50 - What Drives Ankur Nagpal

09:23 - How Ankur Constructs His Day

10:15 - Most Productive Environment

11:56 - The Illusion of Work in a Startup

13:01 - Building Relationships with Customers

13:56 - Founders vs Investors

15:32 - Being a Better Investor

16:20 - Biggest Piece of Relationship Advice

18:55 - The Fear of Hitting Send

20:50 - Canvas of Your Life’s Work

]]> business, entrepreneurship, founders, start ups No 001 - Sahil Bloom 1 1 001 - Sahil Bloom full c7b1a096-5a5d-4c58-9e01-160bdb0e954e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd6630bd We had an amazing time sitting down with Sahil Bloom to discover how to work on the right things by making positive life changes and improving your environment. What drives Sahil Bloom? What are his top performing traits to succeed? What is Sahil's morning routine? Find out all of this and more in our first 15 Minute Founder podcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:04 - Podcast Introduction

00:22 - Sahil Bloom’s Story

02:55 - Working on the Right Things

04:33 - What Drives You Now

08:40 - Top Performing Traits

10:47 - How to Make Positive Changes

14:18 - Sahil’s Morning Routine

15:25 - Improving Your Environment

17:11 - Breaking Up with Friends

18:48 - How to Get Out of a Rut

20:29 - Working Hard is Risky

23:12 - Biggest Relationship Advice

]]> We had an amazing time sitting down with Sahil Bloom to discover how to work on the right things by making positive life changes and improving your environment. What drives Sahil Bloom? What are his top performing traits to succeed? What is Sahil's morning routine? Find out all of this and more in our first 15 Minute Founder podcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:04 - Podcast Introduction

00:22 - Sahil Bloom’s Story

02:55 - Working on the Right Things

04:33 - What Drives You Now

08:40 - Top Performing Traits

10:47 - How to Make Positive Changes

14:18 - Sahil’s Morning Routine

15:25 - Improving Your Environment

17:11 - Breaking Up with Friends

18:48 - How to Get Out of a Rut

20:29 - Working Hard is Risky

23:12 - Biggest Relationship Advice

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:29:15 -0400 doolaHQ doolaHQ 1465 We had an amazing time sitting down with Sahil Bloom to discover how to work on the right things by making positive life changes and improving your environment. What drives Sahil Bloom? What are his top performing traits to succeed? What is Sahil's morning routine? Find out all of this and more in our first 15 Minute Founder podcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:04 - Podcast Introduction

00:22 - Sahil Bloom’s Story

02:55 - Working on the Right Things

04:33 - What Drives You Now

08:40 - Top Performing Traits

10:47 - How to Make Positive Changes

14:18 - Sahil’s Morning Routine

15:25 - Improving Your Environment

17:11 - Breaking Up with Friends

18:48 - How to Get Out of a Rut

20:29 - Working Hard is Risky

23:12 - Biggest Relationship Advice

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