Founders Future

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Founders Future Podcast | Powered by Closers.ioJoin us on a journey through the world of entrepreneurship and business growth with the Founders Future podcast, powered by Closers.io. Each episode features an in-depth, one-on-one interview with a visionary founder, exploring their unique path to success and strategies for future expansion.What to ExpectIn each 25-minute episode, we dive deep into two key areas:1. The Founding Journey (10-12 minutes)   - Discover the inspiration behind groundbreaking companies   - Explore pivotal moments and challenges faced by founders   - Uncover valuable lessons in leadership and entrepreneurship2. Future Growth Plans (10-12 minutes)   - Gain insights into winning business strategies   - Learn about innovative approaches to client acquisition and expansion   - Get a glimpse into the future of various industries from those shaping themWhy Listen?- Hear firsthand accounts of entrepreneurial triumphs and tribulations- Gain practical advice for overcoming common business challenges- Stay ahead of industry trends and future market shifts- Learn from diverse perspectives on work-life balance and leadership- Get inspired by the visions and strategies of successful foundersWhether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring founder, or simply curious about the world of business, the Founders Future podcast offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to drive growth and innovation in their field.Tune in to Founders Future, powered by Closers.io, and join us on a journey of discovery, learning, and inspiration from the brightest minds in the business world.Available on all major podcasting platforms.---Brought to you by Closers.io - Revolutionizing revenue growth for B2B companies through innovative sales solutions and our groundbreaking STA (Sales Team Augmentation) program.Learn more at www.closers.io

  1. 11H AGO

    The Power of Personal Connection in Health Coaching with Lynne Wadsworth

    In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Lynne Wadsworth, the founder of Holistic Health and Wellness LLC. Lynne shares her transformative journey from a high-stress corporate career in the legal field to becoming a board-certified holistic health practitioner. This pivot was sparked by her own health crisis involving debilitating daily migraines, which led her to discover the power of holistic and nutritional changes. After experiencing dramatic personal results, including getting off medication, she founded her business nearly 14 years ago with a mission to help others achieve similar life-changing wellness transformations. The conversation delves into how Lynne's business has evolved to focus specifically on guiding women through the challenges of perimenopause and menopause with natural, holistic solutions. She offers both 6-week group programs for community support and a more intensive, flexible 12-week one-on-one coaching model that addresses mindset, nutrition, sleep, and stress. Lynne discusses her organic, relationship-driven marketing strategy, which leverages her long-running podcast "Living Life Naturally," active social media engagement, newsletters, and networking to build the trust necessary for women to invest in their health journey.  Connect with Lynne Wadsworth: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth

    28 min

  2. 11H AGO

    The Sustainable Fitness Coach: How Mitch Diwar is Changing Men's Health for the Long Term

    In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Mitchel Diwar, the founder of Diwar Training. Mitch shares his unique journey from in-person fitness training to creating his online coaching business, which is centered on his "Momentum Method." He explains his mission to help men, particularly those over 30, achieve a flat stomach and sustainable health without the common yo-yo effect, focusing on long-term, manageable change over quick fixes. The conversation takes an insightful turn as Mitch details his unconventional approach to marketing and scaling his business. He reveals why he has completely moved away from social media to instead focus on local networking, building genuine relationships, and public speaking. He and Milan explore the advantages of this slower, more personal growth strategy, the power of a referral-based "sales team," and his future goals, including supporting corporate wellness through "Lunch.  Connect with Mitchel Diwar: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchel-diwar-2b330458/

    23 min

  3. 12H AGO

    Faith, Identity, and Brand: A Coach's Blueprint for Transformation

    In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Risper Ondijo, a transformational brand strategist and coach. Risper shares her journey from working in sales, marketing, and customer service to launching her faith-based coaching business, which she describes as a process of preparing herself for entrepreneurship. She explains that her work is dedicated to helping high-achieving, purpose-driven women who excel in their careers but find their personal lives—particularly in relationships and friendships—stagnant or unfulfilling, preventing them from reaching their full potential. Risper details her 3-month, one-on-one coaching program that helps clients dismantle toxic patterns and build a new, Christ-centered identity, culminating in a personalized brand identity package. She discusses her marketing strategy, which includes sharing her personal story on TikTok and Instagram, using a free lead magnet workbook, and beginning to experiment with paid ads to find her ideal client. Looking ahead, Risper's goals for the next year include working with five clients at a time, hiring support for video editing and marketing, and expanding her vision to create a holistic platform for women's personal development.  Connect with Risper Ondijo: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risperondijo

    20 min

  4. 12H AGO

    Founder-Led Growth: How to Systemize Your Personal Brand

    In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Beatrice Vladut, a personal branding strategist and LinkedIn content coach who grew her own following from 1,000 to over 60,000 followers in just over two years. Beatrice shares her journey from freelance copywriter to in-demand expert, explaining how she transitioned into her current role after her organic content growth led to inbound requests for help. She details her primary focus on "founder-led growth," offering a done-for-you ghostwriting service that handles everything from profile optimization to content creation and engagement, allowing time-strapped founders to build a powerful personal brand without adding to their workload. The conversation dives into Beatrice's content philosophy, emphasizing the importance of authentic, valuable messaging over perfectly polished posts. She reveals her proprietary AI tool, designed not to create generic "AI slop" but to learn a client's unique "voice DNA" and generate content that sounds genuinely human. Beatrice also outlines her ambitious goals to scale her agency to seven figures by centralizing her client management system and expanding her service offerings, all while continuing to rely on the powerful, relationship-driven inbound leads generated by her own standout LinkedIn presence.  Connect with Beatrice Vladut: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatricevladut/

    17 min

  5. 12H AGO

    From $300K to $2M: Productizing a Consulting Business for Scale

    his episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Mike Reardon, the founder of bEffective , a business consulting firm dedicated to empowering small and medium enterprises. Mike shares his journey from his early days in sales, where a "liquid lunch" with top performers taught him the value of a results-oriented work culture, to launching his own practice. He explains that Be Effective was built to address the core business "pet peeves" he observed throughout his career, focusing on three key pillars: redefining strategy as a set of deliberate choices, implementing systems to achieve goals, and tackling the critical issue of employee disengagement by training managers to influence rather than control their teams. The conversation explores Mike's hands-on approach to consulting, which includes a mix of virtual meetings, on-site visits, and tailored workshops to diagnose issues like operational misalignment and unclear processes. He discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of working with different generations, particularly Gen Z, whose innate problem-solving skills and authenticity he sees as major assets when properly channeled. Looking ahead, Mike reveals his ambitious goal to scale his business to $2 million by productizing his services and transitioning from a consultant to a fractional executive role in 2026, aiming to build a team to help him execute his vision directly.   Connect with Mike Reardon: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepcreardon/

    20 min

  6. 13H AGO

    Beyond the Rep: Building a Fitness Business on Human Connection with Dr. Darian Parker

    In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Dr. Darian Parker, the founder of Parker Personal Training. Darian shares his unique journey from a collegiate athlete and academic to an award-winning fitness professional with over two decades of experience. He reveals that his primary motivation was never just exercise, but rather the profound opportunity to build deep, committed relationships and help people become "better human beings" through the vulnerable and authentic platform of personal training. This philosophy, backed by his doctorate in sports education leadership with an emphasis on behavior modification, became the core of his business, focusing on functional health and longevity for his clients, who are primarily professionals in their 40s to 60s. The conversation explores Darian's strategic pivot in 2017 to a 100% live virtual training model, a move he made years before the pandemic to reclaim his time and improve his work-life balance. He discusses his highly effective, referral-based marketing strategy, which relies on fostering long-term client relationships—some spanning nearly two decades—rather than social media or traditional advertising. Darian also opens up about his contentment with his business size, his focus on adding value through partnerships, and the important lesson of overcoming the societal "shame" sometimes associated with being a lifelong personal trainer.  Connect with Dr. Darian Parker: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darianparker

    21 min

  7. 13H AGO

    The 8-Year Overnight Success: The Long Game of Building Meal Genius

    In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Kelley Herring, the founder of Meal Genius and Healing Gourmet. Kelley shares her personal health journey that began in college when, after falling ill and receiving no answers from numerous doctors, she discovered the profound impact of diet on well-being. This experience ignited her passion, leading her to blend her background in biology and chemistry with culinary science to create Meal Genius—a personalized meal planning program that moves beyond one-size-fits-all diets by tailoring nutrition to an individual's unique genetics, metabolism, and microbiome. The conversation delves into the innovative technology behind Meal Genius, including its AI-powered quiz series, Diet Decode, which helps users identify the best dietary approach for their specific health conditions. Kelley outlines her dual B2C and B2B strategy, aiming to partner with doctors who can prescribe the platform to their patients. With an eight-year development journey behind her and a lean team, Kelley reveals her ambitious vision for a quiet launch to her existing customer base, with plans to scale significantly in 2026 and ultimately pursue an IPO by 2030.  Connect with Kelley Herring: 🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-herring-3257a6a

    17 min

  8. 14H AGO

    From Family Business to SaaS Founder: The Alex Smith Story

    In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we meet Alex Smith, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of the SaaS platform Leadeth. Alex shares his journey from growing up in a family printing business to launching his own successful e-commerce venture, which he later exited. This deep-rooted entrepreneurial background led him to identify a common pain point for business owners: the difficulty of generating consistent leads. His solution was to create Leadeth, a "hybrid SaaS" that combines an AI-powered LinkedIn automation tool with his personal coaching to help clients set appointments and build relationships with their ideal customers. Alex delves into the core of his business, explaining that his unique value proposition lies in the personalized, consultative approach he takes with each client, from onboarding to ongoing campaign optimization. He discusses his multi-channel, primarily organic, marketing strategy that leverages his own platform, content creation, and masterclasses to build trust. Looking ahead, Alex's goals are to increase revenue, reduce client churn, and eventually build an internal team, with the biggest challenge being the allocation of his own time as he balances ambitious business growth with his commitment to his young family.

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Founders Future Podcast | Powered by Closers.ioJoin us on a journey through the world of entrepreneurship and business growth with the Founders Future podcast, powered by Closers.io. Each episode features an in-depth, one-on-one interview with a visionary founder, exploring their unique path to success and strategies for future expansion.What to ExpectIn each 25-minute episode, we dive deep into two key areas:1. The Founding Journey (10-12 minutes)   - Discover the inspiration behind groundbreaking companies   - Explore pivotal moments and challenges faced by founders   - Uncover valuable lessons in leadership and entrepreneurship2. Future Growth Plans (10-12 minutes)   - Gain insights into winning business strategies   - Learn about innovative approaches to client acquisition and expansion   - Get a glimpse into the future of various industries from those shaping themWhy Listen?- Hear firsthand accounts of entrepreneurial triumphs and tribulations- Gain practical advice for overcoming common business challenges- Stay ahead of industry trends and future market shifts- Learn from diverse perspectives on work-life balance and leadership- Get inspired by the visions and strategies of successful foundersWhether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring founder, or simply curious about the world of business, the Founders Future podcast offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to drive growth and innovation in their field.Tune in to Founders Future, powered by Closers.io, and join us on a journey of discovery, learning, and inspiration from the brightest minds in the business world.Available on all major podcasting platforms.---Brought to you by Closers.io - Revolutionizing revenue growth for B2B companies through innovative sales solutions and our groundbreaking STA (Sales Team Augmentation) program.Learn more at www.closers.io

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