What Are You Working Towards?

Chris Brodhead
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Chris Brodhead interviews founders, marketing directors, filmmakers, and other fascinating people about the goals that drive them to create. Each episode ends with one big question: What are you working towards? The answers are surprising, inspiring, and often deeply human. The goal of the show is to help listeners live lives closer to their dreams—more money, more joy, less work they hate. Previously the title of this show was The Ultra High Net Worth Clients podcast.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    #173 Charging Your EV With Sunshine? This Inventor Made It Real

    What does it take to accidentally invent a solar cooker and go on to power EVs, fridges, and entire lives with nothing but sunshine? Patrick Sherwin, the “mad solar scientist” behind GoSun, joins me to share how a single hot dog, a vacuum tube, and a passion for clean energy led to a revolutionary product line—and a whole new way of thinking about how we live, move, and cook. From launching GoSun through crowdfunding to building solar-powered appliances that work in your backyard or during blackouts, Patrick’s story is a masterclass in purpose-driven innovation, scrappy product development, and building community around big, audacious ideas. 🌞 Discover how he’s helping people everywhere—whether in RVs, at music festivals, or in Ukraine—run their lives on the sun. 📌 Topics Covered: • The hot dog experiment that sparked a solar movement • How GoSun uses crowdfunding (and equity crowdfunding) to launch wild new ideas • The EV Solar Charger: why it’s a game-changer for daily commuters and festivals alike • Why solar resilience is more than just tech—it’s about independence, food, freedom, and family 💡 Learn more about GoSun: https://gosun.co 🚗 Reserve your EV Solar Charger: https://startengine.com/gosun 📷 Follow GoSun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gosun/ 👤 Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricksherwin/ ⸻ 🔗 Follow “What Are You Working Towards?” & Host Chris Brodhead Website: https://www.working-towards.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-are-you-working-towards-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_towards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@working_towards ⸻ ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed on the “What Are You Working Towards?” podcast are those of the hosts, guests, and participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

    39 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    #179 From Spreadsheet Chaos to Perfect Cap Tables with Amit Jethani, Co-Founder at Mantle

    Download our “Tell a Better Story, Win Better Clients” E-book at https://working-towards.com/ What happens when your startup’s ownership structure gets messy — right before a big investment round? Amit Jethani, Co-Founder at Mantle (https://withmantle.com/), breaks down the world of cap tables, capital calls, and equity management in plain language, while sharing the hard-earned lessons that led him to start Mantle after 15+ years in the startup ecosystem. We dive into how messy spreadsheets cost founders ownership, why one-star reviews can fuel product strategy, and the surprising ways AI is transforming equity management. 📌 Topics Covered: • What a cap table really is (and why most founders ignore it too long) • The dangers of SAFE notes and unexpected dilution • How Mantle uses AI to migrate messy spreadsheets into clean dashboards • Why flat-rate pricing beats “gotcha” SaaS subscriptions • The startup founder mindset: balancing product, team, and customers 👉 Learn more about Amit and Mantle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajethani/ Websites: (personal) - https://amitjethani.com/ (company) - https://withmantle.com/ If you’re a founder, investor, or advisor looking to understand startup ownership without the spreadsheets and chaos — this episode is for you. 🔗 Follow “What Are You Working Towards?” & Host Chris Brodhead Website: https://www.working-towards.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-are-you-working-towards-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_towards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@working_towards ⸻ ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed on the “What Are You Working Towards?” podcast are those of the hosts, guests, and participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent…

    25 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    #172 Inventing Non-Running Mascara to Change the Beauty Industry Forever w/ Lewis Farsedakis

    What happens when an ex-investment banker builds one of the most disruptive products in the beauty industry? Lewis Farsedakis, Founder & CEO of Blinc Inc., joins me to share the extraordinary journey of how he invented tubing mascara — a smudge-proof, flake-proof formula that changed the game for millions. But this story goes way beyond cosmetics. From privatizing telecoms in post-Soviet Eastern Europe to launching a clean skincare brand and shaping the future of ethical beauty, Lewis’s path is full of lessons in vision, grit, and timeless innovation. In this episode, we explore how radical thinking, mentorship, and obsession with solving problems led Lewis to build one of Sephora’s top-selling products — and how he’s gearing up for an even bigger innovation. 📌 Topics Covered: • How Lewis invented tubing mascara after solving nuclear power plant challenges in the former USSR • Why cross-industry thinking is the key to true innovation • What makes a mentor life-changing — and how one shaped his entire career • The real secret to long-term success: building a great business, not just a flashy one 💡 Learn more about Blinc: https://www.blincinc.com 🔗 Follow Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-e-farsedakis-934292b0/ 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.working-towards.com 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowards 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr 🍏 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-are-you-working-towards-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_towards 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@working_towards

    26 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    #177 From Zero Clients to 30 Lawyers: The Secrets of EPGD Business Law

    What does it take to walk away from job security, face rejection, and build a thriving 30+ lawyer law firm from scratch?Eric Gros-Dubois, founder of EPGD Business Law, joins me to share his remarkable story — from graduating into two recessions to growing a Miami-based practice with 65 employees and 30 lawyers. Eric reveals how he turned early doubts into entrepreneurial drive, why he doubled down on marketing long before it paid off, and why he believes AI isn’t a threat but a tool for the future of law.From handwritten thank-you notes to 3,000 blog posts that accidentally built a Google powerhouse, Eric’s story is equal parts grit, strategy, and luck. If you’ve ever thought about starting a business (or scaling one), this episode is packed with insights you can use.📌 Topics Covered: • How Eric went from “I can’t start a business” to founding EPGD Business Law • Why consistent networking and content marketing fueled early growth • How COVID and 3,000+ blog posts turned into 80% of his client pipeline • Why he embraces AI, nearshoring, and the “wisdom economy” instead of fearing them💡 Learn more about Eric Gros-Dubois:Website: https://www.epgdlaw.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericgrosdubois/⸻🔗 Follow “What Are You Working Towards?” & Host Chris Brodhead • Website: https://www.working-towards.com • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr • iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-are-you-working-towards-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowards • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_towards • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@working_towards⸻⚠️ Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the “What Are You Working Towards?” podcast are those of the hosts, guests, and participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent…

    26 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    #178 The Tesla of Water: Ulf Stenerhag’s Mission to End Plastic Bottles

    Download our “Tell a Better Story, Win Better Clients” E-book at https://working-towards.com/ What if we could eliminate plastic water bottles and produce safe, clean drinking water right where it’s needed? Ulf Stenerhag, Founder and Chairman of Wayout, joins me to share his mission to revolutionize the future of water through decentralized, plug-and-play microfactories. With a background in life sciences and two decades leading industrial companies, Ulf turned his attention to one of humanity’s most urgent challenges: access to safe, sustainable drinking water. In this episode, he shares Wayout’s journey — from building cutting-edge water systems to piloting projects with global beverage brands, hospitality leaders, and even crisis zones. 📌 Topics Covered: • Why the centralized water model is broken — and how Wayout’s microfactories fix it • The role of sustainability and values-driven leadership in scaling impact • How Wayout partners with hotels, water brands, and crisis response organizations • The ambitious vision to replace plastic bottles and become the “Tesla of water” 💡 Learn more about Ulf and Wayout: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulfstenerhag/ Website: https://wayout.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Ulf-Stenerhag-100004869198842/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ulf.stenerhag Podcast: https://corporateunplugged.com/ulf-stenerhag/ 🔗 Follow “What Are You Working Towards?” & Host Chris Brodhead Website: https://www.working-towards.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-are-you-working-towards-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_towards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@working_towards ⸻ ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed on the “What Are You Working Towards?” podcast are those of the hosts, guests, and participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent…

    23 min

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    #171 How Erik Huberman Scaled a $150M+ Marketing Powerhouse

    What does it take to build one of the fastest-growing marketing consultancies in the U.S.? Erik Huberman, Founder & CEO of Hawke Media, joins me to share his journey from launching and selling two e-commerce startups by age 26 to scaling a $150M+ marketing empire that’s helped over 5,000 brands grow. From his early experiments sending 1,000 outfits to bloggers (turning $20K into $1.2M in sales) to creating Hawke Media’s outsourced CMO model, Erik reveals the principles, strategies, and mindset that continue to drive his success. We also dive into AI’s role in the future of marketing, building trust in noisy markets, and how Hawke Ventures and Hawke.AI are shaping the next era of business growth. 📌 Topics Covered / Key Insights: • Why Erik launched Hawke Media after realizing “99% of agencies are full of it”  • The three timeless pillars of marketing: awareness, nurturing, and trust  • How sending free products to bloggers turned into a seven-figure ROI campaign  • Why every modern company must act like a media company to survive  💡 Learn more about Hawke Media: https://hawkemedia.com 🌐 Connect with Erik Huberman: https://erikhuberman.com ⸻ 🔗 Follow “What Are You Working Towards?” & Host Chris Brodhead Website: https://www.working-towards.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-are-you-working-towards-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_towards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@working_towards ⸻ ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed on the “What Are You Working Towards?” podcast are those of the hosts, guests, and participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

    25 min

  7. 4 DAYS AGO

    #170 What It Takes to Build a Billion-Dollar Space Company with Dylan Taylor, CEO of Voyager

    What does it take to go from Fortune 1000 executive to commercial astronaut and CEO of a multibillion-dollar space company? Dylan Taylor, Chairman & CEO of Voyager Technologies (https://voyagertechnologies.com/), joins me to share his incredible journey—from leading global companies to becoming one of the world’s most active space investors, to flying aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard as the 606th human in space. In this conversation, Dylan opens up about his passion for space since childhood, how Voyager Technologies went from founding to IPO in just six years, and why the future of humanity in space is closer than most realize. 📌 Topics Covered • Why Dylan left a Fortune 1000 executive career to follow his passion for space • How Voyager Technologies won a NASA contract just 20 months after founding • The game-changing role of Starlab and microgravity research • Dylan’s perspective on Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the future of the space economy 💡 Learn more about Dylan Taylor: Website: https://dylantaylor.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylordylan/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/dylan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylantaylorspace/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DylanTaylorSpace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dylantaylorspace 💡 Learn more about Voyager Technologies: Website: https://voyagertechnologies.com/ 🔗 Follow “What Are You Working Towards?” & Host Chris Brodhead Website: https://www.working-towards.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-are-you-working-towards-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_towards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@working_towards ⸻ ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed on the “What Are You Working Towards?” podcast are those of the hosts, guests, and participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent

    26 min

  8. 4 DAYS AGO

    #176 Scaling a Creative Agency Without Selling Your Soul with Darren Magarro, The DSM Group

    What if your best marketing asset isn’t your funnel or ad spend — but your values? Darren Magarro, founder and president of The DSM Group (https://thedsmgroup.com), joins me to unpack how he built one of New Jersey’s top marketing agencies from scratch — starting with just his gut instincts, a deep belief in community, and zero cold calls. Darren’s story is raw, real, and refreshingly grounded. From walking away from Wall Street to scaling a multi-million-dollar agency in an industry obsessed with flash, Darren shares the mindset shifts, hiring mistakes, and personal breakthroughs that helped him build something sustainable, profitable, and purpose-driven. 📌 Topics Covered: • Why DSM has never made a cold call — and still wins 6–7 figure clients • The marketing industry’s biggest lies (and what clients actually want) • How Darren built a resilient team culture rooted in trust and transparency • What he’s learned about leadership, fatherhood, and legacy as DSM turns 17 💡 Learn more about DSM Group: https://thedsmgroup.com 🎧 Connect with Darren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmagarro/ ⸻ 🔗 Follow “What Are You Working Towards?” & Host Chris Brodhead Website: https://www.working-towards.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Guqegm2CVqkcEfMSLPEDr iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-are-you-working-towards-with-chris-brodhead/id1569041400 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@workingtowards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_towards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@working_towards ⸻ ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed on the “What Are You Working Towards?” podcast are those of the hosts, guests, and participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

    37 min
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Chris Brodhead interviews founders, marketing directors, filmmakers, and other fascinating people about the goals that drive them to create. Each episode ends with one big question: What are you working towards? The answers are surprising, inspiring, and often deeply human. The goal of the show is to help listeners live lives closer to their dreams—more money, more joy, less work they hate. Previously the title of this show was The Ultra High Net Worth Clients podcast.

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