Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Founder2Founder Podcast
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Entrepreneurship isn’t just a career—it’s a relentless, all-consuming way of life. Welcome to Founder2Founder a raw and unfiltered podcast where host Aaron Spivak pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something from the ground up. No sugarcoating, no overnight success stories—just deep, honest conversations with some of the most driven, underrated, and game-changing founders of our time. From brutal setbacks to game-changing mindset shifts, Aaron goes beyond the polished success stories to uncover the unglamorous, deeply personal side of building a business. As a seasoned entrepreneur himself, Aaron goes beneath the surface and gets into the nitty-gritty of what it truly takes to succeed. He’ll dive into the habits, behaviors, and routines that set elite founders apart, the tactics and strategies that are working today, and the mindset shifts required to push through the hardest moments. Through raw personal stories, late-night struggles, and breakthrough moments, guests open up about what it really means to grow, not just as a founder, but as a person. Each week, Aaron sits down with visionary entrepreneurs from high-growth startup founders to seasoned CEOs, for real, unfiltered conversations about the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're scaling a company, launching your first venture, or just looking for inspiration, this podcast will give you the insights, motivation, and real-world advice you won’t get just anywhere. If you're ready to strip away the illusion and get real about what it means to build, sacrifice, and thrive, this is the podcast for you. Join us every Wednesday!

  1. Why Most Founders Are Unprepared for Privacy Laws & How to Build a Business That Survives Them

    DEC 17

    Why Most Founders Are Unprepared for Privacy Laws & How to Build a Business That Survives Them

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Richart Ruddie, serial entrepreneur, art collector, and founder of CaptainCompliance.com. Richart has built and exited multiple ventures across marketing, tech, and real estate, including one of the largest ORM agencies in the U.S. From hustling calling cards as a teen, to selling a business at 24, Richart breaks down how he built a career by spotting overlooked opportunities and outworking everyone in the room. He shares the hard lessons behind scaling, selling, hiring, and why ignoring compliance could cost your company everything. Chapters: 02:26 – Growing Up in Baltimore & Entrepreneurial Roots  03:35 – First Job Punching Calling Cards at Age 12  05:39 – Why “$10M” Isn’t the End Goal  07:19 – How College Shaped His Hustle  09:41 – Graduating Debt-Free Through Work Ethic  11:01 – Grit vs. Moats: Why Outworking Wins  12:06 – Giving First: A Foundational Principle  14:16 – Books That Changed His Life  19:44 – The First Business Exit: Dumpster Rentals at 24  21:13 – Breaking Into SEO & Internet Arbitrage  23:32 – How He Scaled a Boring Business Fast  25:39 – Selling Leads in a Non-Tech Industry  26:46 – Exit Strategy: When to Sell and Why  28:06 – Building Profile Defenders From a Craigslist Ad  29:25 – Scaling to $90K/Month in Under a Year  31:00 – Private Equity Exit in 2023: How It Went Down  32:11 – Systems vs. Team: What Buyers Really Look For  33:49 – Why He Left 7x Revenue Growth on the Table  37:48 – The Compliance Opportunity Most Founders Miss  40:07 – From Removal Services to Privacy Software  41:54 – Understanding Regulatory Risk in Scaling  44:31 – Real Lawsuits: The Wake-Up Call for Founders  46:55 – How $500/Month Could Have Saved a $5M Lawsuit  49:08 – Hiring Strategy: Culture, Grit & Technical Testing  50:46 – The One Interview Question That Says It All  53:44 – Building & Exiting in a Hyper-Competitive Market  55:19 – Advice to His 15-Year-Old Self  58:08 – Why Going Deep, Not Wide, Builds Real Advantage Guest Links: Website: https://captaincompliance.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richartruddie/ The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: IG: @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club IG: @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 1m
  2. How Armstrong Williams Became One of America’s Most Powerful Minority Media Owners

    DEC 10

    How Armstrong Williams Became One of America’s Most Powerful Minority Media Owners

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with media entrepreneur, author, and political commentator Armstrong Williams. From growing up on a tobacco farm in South Carolina as one of 10 siblings, to becoming one of the most influential minority-owned media executives in the country, Armstrong shares how discipline, faith, and preparation shaped every stage of his journey. He is the founder of Howard Stirk Holdings, co-owner of The Baltimore Sun, and host of multiple nationally syndicated TV and radio shows. Armstrong breaks down how early lessons in personal finance, responsibility, and character led him to build long-term wealth and credibility. He reflects on the people and decisions that shaped his career, including his relationship with Senator Strom Thurmond, investing in real estate before 30, and why he refuses to compromise on principle, even when it costs him. His approach to relationships, leadership, and legacy is a blueprint for staying grounded while building big. Chapters 02:42 – Growing Up on a Farm & Learning Discipline from His Parents 05:56 – Meeting Senator Strom Thurmond: A Life-Altering Moment 06:32 – Interning in DC & Discovering His Calling 08:43 – Naivety, Risk & Being Ready When Opportunity Arrives 11:42 – The Story of His Father Buying Their Family Farm 14:56 – Early Lessons on Judging Character as Individuals, Not Groups 17:29 – How His Upbringing Influenced the Naming of His Company 19:12 – Getting Cut Off Financially & Learning He Was an Entrepreneur 21:46 – His Father's Rule: Always Squirrel Away 20% 23:09 – The $200 Check That Turned Into $42K: His First Business Win 26:31 – Convincing Richard Pryor to Speak for Black History Month 28:16 – Meeting His First Business Mentor Through This Event 29:36 – Investing $25K That Turned Into $7M by Age 27 30:35 – The Power of Long-Term Wealth & Strategic Investing 34:53 – The Importance of Giving Back & Empowering Others 36:25 – Why Most Young Entrepreneurs Don’t Understand Morality 39:05 – Managing Hundreds of Relationships with Intention 44:13 – Creating & Scaling Howard Stirk Holdings 49:56 – Buying His First Network TV Stations 51:12 – The Power of Local Media and Deciding Elections 54:03 – Why He’ll Never Be Compromised by Advertisers 57:20 – Why Revenge Is a Dangerous Game in Business & Politics 59:33 – On Mistakes, Regret, and Taking Full Responsibility 1:03:39 – Why He Personally Signs Every Check in His Business 1:05:45 – The Power of Hard Conversations and Emotional Maturity 1:10:35 – Intuition, Spiritual Currency & Reading Energy 1:15:56 – Why Soul > Strategy for Long-Term Success 1:23:28 – The One Thing Young Founders Need to Start Doing 1:35:26 – Advice to His 17-Year-Old Self Guest Links: Website: armstrongwilliams.com Instagram: @realarmstrongwilliams X: @arightside  The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: IG: @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club IG: @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 40m
  3. How Brandon Pourmorady Built a $20M Creator Economy Business by Age 25

    DEC 3

    How Brandon Pourmorady Built a $20M Creator Economy Business by Age 25

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Brandon Pourmorady, founder of Adhesive Media, a powerhouse influencer marketing agency that’s brokered over $20M in YouTube sponsorships to date. Based in Miami and representing over 200 creators monthly, Brandon is at the forefront of the creator economy, matching performance-driven YouTube channels with leading consumer brands. But his journey didn’t start in luxury, it began with bar mitzvah money, garage storage startups, and cold emails sent from a college dorm. Brandon opens up about the formative failures that built his grit, how selling loans at 19 gave him confidence to sell anything, and why taking an underpaid internship taught him more than college ever could. This is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and showing up every day even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. Chapters:  01:17 – Brandon’s Early Drive and Childhood Goals  02:16 – Discovering “Think and Grow Rich” at 15  04:42 – Visualizing Success Before School Every Day  05:47 – Brandon’s First Business Attempt: Amazon FBA  07:31 – Launching Airbnb for Storage and Failing Fast  08:42 – Building a Party App in College That Didn’t Scale  09:20 – Why College Slowed Him Down  12:49 – Advice for Teens: Don’t Trade Learning for “Cool”  14:00 – Taking a Sales Internship at 19  17:22 – Cold Email That Got Him the Job  18:20 – Running 40% of a Pipeline at 19  19:36 – Losing Momentum After Failing at Mask Sales  21:45 – Cold Emailing a Founder and Working for Free  22:50 – Selling Sponsorships for Magic Mind’s Podcast  23:37 – First Six-Figure Deal With Miller Lite  25:00 – Quitting His Job to Go All-In on Adhesive  26:51 – How to Learn While Getting Paid  28:16 – The Real Timeline to $1M in Deals  30:31 – The Power of Apprenticeship Over Courses  31:30 – Why His Age Was an Advantage  32:24 – Using Honest Cold Emails to Land Clients  36:51 – Training Like an Athlete to Compete in Music  38:52 – Being Driven by Integrity Over Approval  40:10 – The Version of Himself He’s Avoiding  43:55 – Rejecting Who He Was at 18  45:50 – Why Reaching Your Potential Matters  47:26 – What He Wants to Be Remembered For  50:02 – Finding Deep Community at Founders Club  52:30 – The ROI of Showing Up  54:35 – Accountability and Environment Fueling Growth  56:02 – Advice to His 16-Year-Old Self  1:00:15 – What Founders Miss Most After the Exit Guest Links: https://www.adhesivemedia.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonpourmorady https://www.instagram.com/brandonpomo The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: IG: @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club IG: @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 2m
  4. How Oleg Lee Built a $60M Manufacturing Business From a Family Garage

    NOV 26

    How Oleg Lee Built a $60M Manufacturing Business From a Family Garage

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Oleg Lee, a serial entrepreneur, Guinness World Record holder, father of three, and founder of All About Vibe, a custom pillow company that scaled from a garage operation to generating over $60 million in revenue. Known for turning people’s favorite moments into pillows, Oleg has created products for celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Gary Vee, and Paris Hilton, and partnered with brands like Netflix and Paramount. Oleg breaks down the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of building a physical product business from scratch, how a Groupon deal triggered massive demand, working with family, and why he eventually stepped back from daily operations. He shares his goal of a $100 million exit, how he handles adversity and why focusing on health, values, and energy has been his ultimate growth strategy. This conversation is a must-listen for any founder scaling a team or navigating the chaos of entrepreneurship. Chapters:  01:17 – The Dog Pillow That Sparked the Business  02:22 – From Israel to the U.S.: Oleg’s Early Work Ethic  04:05 – The First Custom Pillow: A Tribute to His Dog  05:13 – Building the Business in His Dad’s Garage  07:41 – The Groupon Deal That Created Instant Chaos  08:51 – Fulfilling 20,000 Orders With Family Support  09:59 – From Pre-Made to Fully Custom Designs  11:59 – Transitioning From Wholesale to DTC  12:49 – Working With His Dad: The Challenges and Lessons  14:07 – How Bringing His Wife Into the Business Saved Their Marriage  16:26 – Navigating Family Boundaries in Business  17:13 – Oleg’s Vision for a $100M Exit  19:02 – What He Would Do Differently: No Manufacturing  20:01 – The Problem With Business Advice From Non-Operators  21:30 – Pillows at VCon and Understanding Brand Psychology  23:36 – Creating a Safe and Empowering Culture for Employees  25:15 – Hiring a CEO and Fully Stepping Back  26:28 – Why He Hates Numbers but Still Leads  27:20 – Growing Up in Survival Mode in Beersheba  29:04 – Fixing Machines Himself and Leading by Example  30:22 – What It Took to Build a Self-Sustaining Business  31:37 – The Cost of Listening to the Wrong People  33:13 – Setting a Clear Target for the Exit  36:07 – Aaron’s Story of Selling Hush and Knowing When to Sell  40:34 – Why Oleg Doesn’t Share Product Ideas, He Just Builds  41:31 – Managing Remote Leadership and Scaling From Boca  43:37 – Projected Revenue and the Roadmap to $50M  44:15 – When Summer Outsold Christmas and Production Broke  46:31 – Advice to His 30-Year-Old Self: Prioritize Physical and Mental Health  49:56 – Why Health, Wealth, and Family Are Tattooed Into His Values  51:00 – Surrounding Yourself With the Right Energy Guest Links: Website: www.allaboutvibe.com Instagram: @thatpillowguy The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: IG: @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club IG: @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    54 min
  5. Building a Company That Runs Without You: Kyle Matthews on Scaling Leadership at Matthews™

    NOV 19

    Building a Company That Runs Without You: Kyle Matthews on Scaling Leadership at Matthews™

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Kyle Matthews, the Founder and CEO of Matthews™, one of the fastest-growing and now largest privately held commercial real estate brokerages in the U.S. Since launching the firm in 2015, Kyle has scaled the company to nearly 30 offices and over 1,000 employees, closing more than $66 billion in transaction volume. Before his rise in business, Kyle played college football at USC under Pete Carroll, learning firsthand what it meant to be part of a high-performance team, lessons that deeply shaped his leadership style and company culture. Kyle opens up about the long, uncertain road of early entrepreneurship, including the 17 months he went without earning a single dollar in commission. He shares how the pain of regret from his football days shaped a new personal standard of work ethic and intensity in business. Kyle gets honest about what it really takes to succeed as a founder, the role of a supportive partner, why he front-loaded his life for freedom later, and how he's intentionally designed both business and family life to thrive. This conversation is packed with insights on scaling, sacrifice, and staying grounded. Chapters: 03:51 – From Football Benchwarmer to Business Beast 05:24 – Lessons From Team Sports That Shaped Leadership 06:45 – The Regret That Still Fuels Kyle Today 08:32 – Building a Career With No Plan B 10:02 – How Waking Up at 4:45 Became a Competitive Advantage 12:41 – 14-Hour Workdays for 10 Years Straight 14:21 – 17 Months Without a Paycheck and Why He Didn't Quit 18:33 – When Hard Work Didn’t Translate to Results, Yet 20:15 – How Early Struggles Made His Boss's Job Harder 21:10 – The Real Impact of Marrying Young 24:48 – The Secret to Aligned Relationships While Scaling 27:01 – Would He Be as Successful Without His Wife? 31:41 – Designing His Life to Be Fully Present for His Kids 33:17 – How NFL Players Actually Spend Their Time 34:45 – His Dad's Role Model Blueprint for Fatherhood 36:59 – Coaching His Son’s Football Team While Running a Company 38:30 – Why Your 20s Shouldn’t Be Spent “Enjoying Life” 40:00 – The Myth of Work-Life Balance 42:02 – How Matthews™ Scaled From 15 People to 1,000+ 45:23 – Why Kyle Left a Public Company to Start His Own 46:45 – The Business Model That Made Matthews™ Explode 52:47 – Scaling as a CEO: From Founder to Strategic Leader 54:36 – The Intuition Trap: When Founders Need to Let Go 59:08 – What Kyle Would Tell His 33-Year-Old Self 1:03:29 – Buying Matthews.com From a Basement-Dwelling Domain Squatter 1:06:13 – Why You Must Choose Your Hard in Life Links: https://www.matthews.com IG: @kylematthewsceo LinkedIn: Kyle Matthews YouTube: Kyle Matthews Podcast: The Matthews Mentality Podc The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: IG: @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club IG: @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 11m
  6. Quitting a 17-Year Corporate Career to Launch a Brand: Natia Ramishvili on Rebuilding From Zero

    NOV 12

    Quitting a 17-Year Corporate Career to Launch a Brand: Natia Ramishvili on Rebuilding From Zero

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Natia Ramishvili, entrepreneur, empowerment coach, and founder of NR Active. Born in the country of Georgia, Natia immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager and built a thriving 17-year career in finance, ultimately overseeing more than 1,000 employees. But after experiencing deep personal loss, a divorce, and a powerful shift in purpose, she left her executive role, moved to Miami, and launched a brand rooted in authenticity and empowerment. Natia shares how the pain of losing her parents shaped her drive, what it really took to walk away from stability, and how she’s now helping women reconnect with their strength through fashion, mindset, and community. She opens up about creating NR Active, building a fearless brand from scratch, and why confidence is something you create, not something you wait to find. From single motherhood to brand building, Natia’s story is a testament to resilience, intentional living, and owning your worth. Chapters ​​02:17 – Losing Both Parents and Finding New Purpose 04:22 – Dreaming Bigger at Macy’s and Building a Career in Finance 05:48 – The Role of Authenticity in Rebuilding a Life 06:36 – Defining Fearlessness Through Action 07:40 – The Catalyst: Losing Her Mother to Cancer 09:55 – Leaving Marriage and Career to Start Fresh 10:55 – Embracing the Unknown and Trusting Intuition 12:09 – From People Pleasing to Self-Prioritization 13:33 – Funding NR Active with Her Life Savings 14:32 – “Burn the Boats” and Commit All In 16:25 – Building a Brand With Vision and Discipline 18:57 – Why Chemical-Free Activewear Matters 20:42 – The Message Behind the Apparel: Wear Your Strength 22:45 – The Birth of Born For More Coaching 25:49 – The Reality of Doing It All as a Single Mom 27:44 – Staying Grounded With Routine and Self-Work 28:21 – Book Recommendations That Changed Her Thinking 29:45 – A Lesson From Her Parents: You Can Do Anything 31:18 – Overcoming Doubt With Relentless Action 33:13 – Being Called “Crazy” for Choosing Reinvention 36:32 – The Truth About Rejection and Redirection 38:53 – The Power of a Supportive Partner| 39:58 – The Long-Term Vision for NR Active 42:19 – Money Buys Freedom, Not Fulfillment 47:05 – Advice for Single Mothers Building a Business 49:18 – What She’d Tell Her 5-Year-Old Self Guest Links: Website: www.nractivewear.com Instagram: @nractivefounder https://wikigenius.org/wiki/Natia_Ramishvili The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: IG: @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club IG: @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    56 min
  7. Investing in Your Body for Business Longevity: Hector Maradiaga on Why Vitality is an Asset

    NOV 5

    Investing in Your Body for Business Longevity: Hector Maradiaga on Why Vitality is an Asset

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Hector Maradiaga, founder and CEO of Infinity Delta. Hector has spent over a decade optimizing human performance for NFL athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and high-performing founders through data, science, and AI. Now, he's on a mission to make vitality the world’s most valuable asset. Hector shares how his journey started by helping his immigrant father build a business from scratch, why he walked away from taking it over, and how that decision led to years of internal conflict. He opens up about the real cost of trying to prove people wrong, losing millions, and ultimately finding clarity through faith and a renewed sense of purpose. For founders pushing to scale while trying to stay grounded, this conversation gets into what actually sustains long-term performance. Chapters 00:02 – Intro to Hector and Infinity Delta 02:08 – Born in Honduras, Raised in Hustle 04:03 – Running Excel Estimates at Age 8 05:39 – Launching a Candy Business in Grade School 06:50 – Building a Team and Learning Profit Split 08:17 – Keeping Business Quiet at Home 10:16 – The Candy Empire Collapses 12:34 – Working With His Dad Every Weekend 14:03 – Struggling With Financial Discipline Early On 15:50 – Spending Tomorrow’s Money 17:24 – Business Was Sport, Until It Wasn’t 18:52 – Stepping Away From the Family Business 19:52 – The Unspoken Guilt of Changing Paths 22:31 – The Day He Dropped Out 24:49 – Going From Comfortable to Survival 26:38 – Feeding His Younger Brother During the Crash 28:26 – Hearing “I’m Proud of You” For the First Time 30:02 – Rebuilding Connection With His Father 33:26 – Planning the Costa Rica Surprise 35:23 – Shifting From Proving People Wrong to Living With Purpose 38:37 – Focused Scaling and Clear Vision 40:08 – Killing Ego to Build Longevity 42:33 – The Final Boss: Inner Conflict 44:58 – You Can’t Fix Home With Money 46:56 – Choosing the Vehicle to Your Vision 48:34 – Entrepreneurs Are Modern Day Athletes 51:28 – Why Founders Don’t Prioritize Their Health 53:18 – Know Thyself: Performance Starts With Data 56:11 – It's About Better Years, Not Longer Life 58:34 – What Founders Miss by Waiting to Focus on Health 1:01:47 – Health as an Asset, Not an Expense 1:02:59 – The Last Decade to Invest in Your Future 1:03:31 – Your Life Is Worth More Than a Billion 1:04:00 – What He’d Tell His Younger Self Guest Links: Website: Infinitydelta.io sportssciencelabs.com Instagram: @coach_hm The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: IG: @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club IG: @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 7m
  8. Loaning $1M to His Campaign, Then Putting It All in Bitcoin with Michael Carbonara

    OCT 29

    Loaning $1M to His Campaign, Then Putting It All in Bitcoin with Michael Carbonara

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with entrepreneur and now congressional candidate Michael Carbonara, committed to serving the people of Florida’s 25th District. Known for building fintech and blockchain companies that processed over $20 billion a year, Michael made headlines when he left it all behind, loaned his campaign a million dollars, and put it entirely into Bitcoin. Michael shares how growing up in a single-parent household shaped his hunger for success, what it took to become a pioneer in crypto banking, and why he believes the American dream is fading unless people like him step up. From building global infrastructure in blockchain to running for office against a 20-year incumbent, this episode covers business, politics, family, and legacy in a way few founders ever do. Chapters:  01:46 – Where His Entrepreneurial Spirit Started  03:19 – Dropping Out Before It Was Cool  04:47 – The Turning Point From School to Self-Education  06:14 – How Rich Dad, Poor Dad Changed His Worldview 08:16 – Starting a Payment Gateway While Holding a Day Job 09:43 – Why Working With Older Partners Changed Everything 11:13 – Becoming a Blockchain Pioneer Before the Hype 13:05 – Why He Still Believes 50% of the World Will Use Blockchain 14:38 – Web3 Is Coming Whether You Understand It or Not 16:31 – The Reality of Building in an Unproven Industry 17:42 – Pivoting Without Quitting: His Approach to "Failure" 18:41 – The Mentors Who Shaped His Entrepreneurial Mindset 20:14 – Why We All Thrive in Different Systems 22:28 – Childhood Lessons That Still Shape His Drive 24:19 – Why He Decided to Run for Office 26:09 – How a Documentary Sparked His Political Awakening 28:28 – Going Up Against a 20-Year Incumbent 30:35 – Restoring Safety, Slashing Waste, and Defunding 32:17 – What He’d Ask Under Oath 34:05 – Family, Risk, and Running With No Fear 35:16 – Why He Invested Campaign Funds Into Bitcoin 37:06 – Making Bitcoin Accessible for Real Wealth Creation 38:35 – Solving the Security and Simplicity Gap in Crypto 40:56 – Taking a Pay Cut to Serve the Country 42:44 – What Happens Without Police and Structure 44:25 – School Choice, Indoctrination, and Fixing Education 47:03 – His Vision for the Next 24 Months 48:30 – Why He Had to Become a Reluctant Social Media Influencer 50:04 – How 7 Million Views Landed Him in the White House 52:57 – How the Dream Is Still Possible, but Not Guaranteed 54:33 – Advice to His 12-Year-Old Self 56:56 – How His Wife Became His Most Trusted Advisor 59:25 – Why He Believes the Time to Act Is Now Guest Links: Website: https://michaelcarbonara.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/mcarbonarafl X (Twitter): https://x.com/MCarbonaraFL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarbonara/ The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business. Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: IG: @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club IG: @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 1m
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Entrepreneurship isn’t just a career—it’s a relentless, all-consuming way of life. Welcome to Founder2Founder a raw and unfiltered podcast where host Aaron Spivak pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something from the ground up. No sugarcoating, no overnight success stories—just deep, honest conversations with some of the most driven, underrated, and game-changing founders of our time. From brutal setbacks to game-changing mindset shifts, Aaron goes beyond the polished success stories to uncover the unglamorous, deeply personal side of building a business. As a seasoned entrepreneur himself, Aaron goes beneath the surface and gets into the nitty-gritty of what it truly takes to succeed. He’ll dive into the habits, behaviors, and routines that set elite founders apart, the tactics and strategies that are working today, and the mindset shifts required to push through the hardest moments. Through raw personal stories, late-night struggles, and breakthrough moments, guests open up about what it really means to grow, not just as a founder, but as a person. Each week, Aaron sits down with visionary entrepreneurs from high-growth startup founders to seasoned CEOs, for real, unfiltered conversations about the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're scaling a company, launching your first venture, or just looking for inspiration, this podcast will give you the insights, motivation, and real-world advice you won’t get just anywhere. If you're ready to strip away the illusion and get real about what it means to build, sacrifice, and thrive, this is the podcast for you. Join us every Wednesday!

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