Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Founder2Founder Podcast

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

    3D AGO

    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. Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club Instagram @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 7m
  2. 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/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578435752040 Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club Instagram @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 1m
  3. OCT 22

    Inside The Founders Club: Vision, Vulnerability, and What’s Next

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down once again with Chris Meade to talk about the evolution of Founders Club and where it's headed next. With nearly 700 members and over 120 events planned for the coming year, they share how they’re scaling intentionally while keeping the community tight and valuable. They break down lessons from the Puerto Rico offsite, the LA chapter relaunch, and why success today means supporting founders beyond business, into relationships, parenting and personal growth. It’s a real look at what it takes to build something that lasts. Chapters: 01:24 – Kicking off our LA Chapter 02:22 – Puerto Rico offsite and club planning 03:19 – Improving Member Quality and Filters 04:38 – Redefining Success Beyond Business 05:56 – How Money Doesn’t Solve the Hard Stuff 06:48 – The Missing Support For Personal Relationships 07:56 – A New Lens On What Makes A Founder Successful 08:58 – Member Anthony’s Shift From Brand Growth To Marriage 10:03 – Learning From Founders Ahead Of You 11:19 – What Really Got Discussed At Female Founder Day 12:15 – What Motivates Founders After Kids 12:57 – Why Peer Networks Matter More Than Ever 13:27 – 2026 Events And Picking The Right Venues 14:53 – Founders Club Is Not An Events Company 15:56 – Forums As The Foundation Of Deeper Value 16:48 – Members As Speakers, Not Hired Talent 17:28 – Booking Dream Speakers For The Community 18:28 – Keeping It Fun Or Shutting It Down 19:33 – Why This Is A 30-Year Vision 21:00 – A Goal To Be Part Of Global GDP 21:34 – The Club As The First Call When You Need Help 23:11 – Removing The Wrong Energy 24:40 – Events That Spark Action 25:25 – When The Club Drives Real Business 26:46 – Unlocking Perks And Member-Only Access 27:57 – Why Founders Need Better Tools And Support 28:50 – What FD Chat And The App Will Offer 30:18 – Creating Better Matches Through Data 30:52 – How Many Real Connections You Can Have 31:24 – Focus On 5 People A Year 32:46 – One Billionaire’s Honesty Changed The Room Guest Links: Instagram:@chrismeade Kintsugi: The AI-powered tax compliance platform trusted by over 3,000 companies worldwide Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club Instagram @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    35 min
  4. Breaking Into Steel: Kinga Strogoff on Owning Her Place in a Man’s World

    OCT 15

    Breaking Into Steel: Kinga Strogoff on Owning Her Place in a Man’s World

    Kinga Strogoff is the President & CEO of Second Street Iron & Metal, Chairman & Creative Director of Balmoral Defender, and a Board Member at Basalt International. She runs a third-generation scrap metal business, reshapes luxury automotive design, and drives innovation in sustainable materials, all while raising her son as a single mother. In this episode, Kinga shares how she moved to the U.S. from Poland as an au pair, eventually took over her husband’s steel business, and led it through collapse and revival. She talks openly about loss, building resilience, and why she believes obsession, not balance, is key to building anything meaningful. Her story spans legacy, grief, and the discipline it takes to keep moving forward. Chapters:  02:23 – From Polish Village to the American Dream  04:32 – The Power of Dreaming Beyond Logic  06:00 – When Manifestation Goes Wrong  07:44 – Leaving Home Against All Odds  08:40 – Becoming an Au Pair to Escape Limitations  09:47 – The Family That Waited a Year for Her  10:26 – Feeling Called to America at Age 6  12:28 – Entering the Workforce and Loving Money  13:24 – Childhood Hustle: Scrap Metal and Sneakers  15:31 – Her Grandfather’s Influence and Deep Bond  17:04 – The Story Behind the Name “Kinga”  19:51 – Building Kinga Steel from the Ground Up  21:42 – Visualizing Life as a Painting  22:37 – No Plan B: Betting on Herself  23:13 – Meeting Her Husband and Building a Life  25:53 – Taking Over the Business During Crisis  27:25 – 24 Months of Full Obsession  28:38 – Earning Respect in a Male-Dominated Industry  32:39 – Advice to Women in Male-Dominated Fields  34:34 – When She Knew the Business Would Thrive  35:59 – Leading Through Legacy and Empowering Her Team  36:56 – The Loss of Her Husband and the Aftermath  39:12 – Rebuilding While Raising Her Son Alone  41:44 – Jump Rope Therapy: Turning Pain Into Purpose  42:51 – Fitness, Discipline, and Mental Strength  46:06 – Obsession Over Balance: Her Success Philosophy  47:51 – What’s Next? Learning to Sit in the Unknown  49:12 – What She’d Tell Her 6-Year-Old Self  52:32 – Creating Heaven on Earth, Every Day  54:40 – The Role of Social Media and Building Brand Authentically  56:03 – Protecting Her Son and Living in Silence  56:45 – Sharing Her Story to Help Others Heal Guest Links Instagram: @kingasteel @ssimrecycle Kintsugi: The AI-powered tax compliance platform trusted by over 3,000 companies worldwide Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club Instagram @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    58 min
  5. How Keida Dervishi Built Soulmate Customs Into A 7-Figure Brand at 19 With No Ads, and 40 Posts a Day

    OCT 1

    How Keida Dervishi Built Soulmate Customs Into A 7-Figure Brand at 19 With No Ads, and 40 Posts a Day

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Keida Dervishi, the 23-year-old founder of Soulmate Customs, a custom embroidery brand that hit $1 million in revenue in under 11 months without spending a dollar on ads. What started as a hoodie gift for her mom’s birthday quickly turned into a viral business powered by emotional storytelling and relentless content creation. Keida shares how growing up in an immigrant household shaped her drive, how she transitioned from child star in Albania to business builder, and what it’s like leading a fast-scaling brand at such a young age. From hiring mistakes, to burnout, staying grounded, to posting 40+ times a day, this conversation is a real look at what it takes to scale with zero shortcuts. Chapters: 02:08 – Growing Up in an Entrepreneurial Household 03:47 – From Child Star to Burnout on Stage 05:43 – Accidentally Entering Entrepreneurship 07:00 – The Hoodie Gift That Started Soulmate Custom 09:58 – Viral Launch and Selling Out Within Days 11:32 – No Strategy, Just Action: Early Days of Posting 12:37 – Moving Out of Her Bedroom to Scale Fulfillment 13:02 – First TikTok Lives and Learning to Sell 14:22 – Hiring Challenges and Missteps 15:45 – The Family Business Breakdown: Who Does What 16:37 – Discovering Her Why: The Fear That Fuels Her 18:01 – A Breakthrough Moment at Founders Club 19:04 – The Realities of Building While Your Parents Age 21:10 – Navigating Burnout, Routines, and Sleep Struggles 23:10 – Posting 40+ Times a Day: Pressure and Purpose 25:12 – Why Consistency Is Her Superpower 27:21 – Leading a Team as the Youngest in the Room 30:44 – Building Confidence and Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs 34:11 – Embracing Embarrassment to Achieve Greatness 35:27 – What Keeps Her Going: Live Calls with Customers 38:47 – Giving Credit Where It’s Due and Admiring the Work 41:38 – What’s Next for Soulmate Customs 44:45 – Learning to Let Go as the Business Grows 49:28 – Curating Her Circle and Protecting Her Environment 54:25 – Working With Her Brother and Navigating Family Tension 57:22 – What She’d Tell Her 9-Year-Old Self Guest Links: Website: https://soulmatecustoms.com/ Instagram: @SoulmateCustoms @Keida02 Kintsugi: The AI-powered tax compliance platform trusted by over 3,000 companies worldwide Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club Instagram @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 7m
  6. From Nightlife to Nine Figures: Heath Wolfson on Trendspotting and Building with Purpose

    SEP 24

    From Nightlife to Nine Figures: Heath Wolfson on Trendspotting and Building with Purpose

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Heath Wolfson, serial entrepreneur and founder of FrontCare, a creator-powered telehealth platform. With a 20-year track record of building businesses across safety, media, and health, Heath shares how he’s repeatedly turned market inefficiencies into high-growth ventures. He opens up about navigating failure, executing without outside capital, and spotting cultural trends before they explode. From launching Tattoo Nation in shopping malls to scaling one of Facebook’s biggest publishing engines, Heath now turns his focus to reshaping healthcare access through affiliate-driven telehealth. Chapters:  02:49 – Early Life, College, and First Entrepreneurial Sparks  03:57 – A Practical Approach to Entrepreneurship  04:58 – The First Business: Event Marketing in NYC  06:35 – Lessons from a Short-Lived Nightlife Venture  07:51 – A Quick Detour at Morgan Stanley  08:52 – Bringing Tattoo Parlors to Shopping Malls  10:35 – Navigating Regulations in Traditional Retail  12:45 – The 2008 Crash and a Failed Expansion  13:56 – Forgetting a $100M Success: Glow-in-the-Dark Safety  15:56 – Getting a Law Passed and Building a Manufacturing Deal  17:19 – How a Nightlife Job Led to a Fortune  19:22 – Partnership, Production, and Exit to a National Brand  21:49 – Real-Time Pattern Recognition and Risk  22:32 – Understanding Market Timing and Survival  24:11 – Acquiring Inked Magazine and Going Omnichannel  25:36 – The Birth of Facebook E-Commerce  27:00 – Owning and Monetizing Massive Facebook Pages  28:38 – Cambridge Analytica Fallout and Platform Risk  30:51 – Why Timing is Everything in Business  32:22 – The Dangers of Scaling Too Fast  33:42 – Zooming Out: Lessons Over Two Decades  34:46 – Transitioning from Media to Health  35:38 – Accidentally Overdosing on Ozempic  37:48 – Experiencing the Power of GLP-1s Firsthand  39:21 – Bootstrapping a Brick-and-Mortar Weight Loss Clinic  40:51 – Selling Telehealth Models to Founders and Creators  43:11 – Breaking Down the Legal Fight Between Compounders and Big Pharma  44:36 – Making Health an Empowered Conversation for Creators  45:52 – Building a Trust-Based Health Affiliate Ecosystem  47:31 – Quality Control and Compliance in Telehealth  48:45 – Inside the FrontCare “Clinic as a Service” Model  49:46 – Helping Gyms, Salons & Clinics Monetize Wellness  50:38 – Legacy Thinking and the Next Chapter  52:26 – Advice to His 17-Year-Old Self: Buy Real Estate  53:56 – Why Money is a Tool, Not a Destination  55:07 – Empowering Through Access and Ownership Guest Links: LinkedIn: Heath Wolfson Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club Instagram @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    59 min
  7. Uncomfortable Either Way: Why Growth Requires Choosing the Hard Path with Brett Eaton

    SEP 17

    Uncomfortable Either Way: Why Growth Requires Choosing the Hard Path with Brett Eaton

    In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Brett Eaton, keynote speaker, high performance coach, and author of Uncomfortable Either Way. After a life-changing back injury and the loss of his father at 16, Brett discovered a powerful truth: life is going to be uncomfortable no matter what, so choose the version that leads to growth. He shares the frameworks behind his success, including the game-changing “Sunday Setup,” how to spot self-sabotage in real time, and why founders must upgrade their relationship with discomfort and money. This conversation is packed with raw honesty and practical takeaways for anyone serious about building a life that lasts. Chapters: 02:14 – Brett’s Origin Story: Injury, Loss, and a New Lens 03:46 – Sports, Hustle, and Learning to Love the Grind 05:10 – When Patience Becomes an Excuse 06:34 – Living in 90-Day Sprints 08:01 – Gamifying Progress to Stay Consistent 09:38 – Who Actually Needs a Coach? 11:06 – Bad Coaching Investments & What to Watch For 12:56 – Transitioning Out of Fitness-Only Coaching 14:27 – Starting with Strengths, Not Weaknesses 15:36 – Taking a Life Inventory 17:00 – Learning While You’re Winning 19:08 – The Full Sunday Setup Breakdown 21:50 – Identifying Weekly Landmines 24:59 – If It’s Not on the Calendar, It’s Not Real 27:06 – Why Founders Must Prioritize Energy 29:27 – The “F*ck It” Button: Spotting Self-Sabotage 33:43 – The Comfort Trap 34:40 – The Cost of Coasting: Blockbuster Syndrome 37:48 – Embracing the Good Old Days While You’re In Them 39:32 – Being Young vs. Being Present 40:45 – “I’m in My Prime”: A New Morning Mantra 41:49 – What Comfort Really Signals 45:14 – Why Brett Finally Wrote the Book 47:27 – Money Mindset & Unlearning Limiting Beliefs 50:38 – Facing the Numbers & Taking Control 54:25 – Surrounding Yourself with People Who Talk About Money 1:01:31 – One Honest Question That Changed the Game 1:05:12 – Advice to His 16-Year-Old Self Guest Links: Website: www.bretteaton.com Instagram: @bretteaton_ YouTube: @bretteaton_ Kintsugi: The AI-powered tax compliance platform trusted by over 3,000 companies worldwide Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club Instagram @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1h 9m
  8. From 0 to 2,000+ Person Events: Lucy Nelles on Community, Profit, and Scale

    SEP 10

    From 0 to 2,000+ Person Events: Lucy Nelles on Community, Profit, and Scale

    In this episode of Founder2Founder Aaron Spivak sits down with Lucy Nelles, leading community-building expert and co-founder of Coffee & Chill Miami, the wildly popular bi-weekly sober wellness party that now draws over 1,000 guests per event. With over 100 sold-out events and collaborations with top global brands, Lucy has cracked the code on making in-person gatherings profitable, scalable, and deeply impactful. She shares how she went from feeling isolated in a new city to building a movement, and now teaches others to do the same through her program, Community Mastery. Listen in for insights on team structure, brand partnerships, pricing strategy, and how to build meaningful connections without alcohol. Chapters: 02:14 – Introducing Lucy: From Isolation to Community 03:46 – The Move to Miami & Early Challenges 04:34 – The First Event That Sparked It All 05:10 – Ice Baths, Stock Tanks & the Rise of a Trend 06:59 – How Coffee & Chill Was Born 08:03 – Losing $10K on One Event (and What She Learned) 09:30 – The #1 Mistake Event Hosts Make 11:00 – The First Coffee & Chill: JBL Speakers & 250 Guests 12:38 – Gradually Raising Ticket Prices & Building Trust 13:57 – Driving Repeat Attendance Every Two Weeks 16:24 – Special Collaborations: Art Basel, F1, NFL 17:18 – How Lucy and Her Co-Founder Divide and Conquer 19:39 – Keeping a Healthy Co-Founder Relationship 21:06 – Investing in Learning for Herself and Her Team 24:28 – Launching Community Mastery to Serve Others 26:09 – Balancing Two Businesses Without Burnout 27:37 – Time-Blocking, Non-Negotiables, and Systems 30:26 – Expanding Coffee & Chill Into New Cities 31:45 – How to Stand Out in a “Saturated” Market 33:31 – Rethinking Nightlife: No Booze, All Wellness 38:54 – Why Lucy Quit Drinking and What Changed 43:07 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Through Results 45:45 – The Bigger Mission: Building In-Person Culture Guest Links: Website: https://coffeeandchill.com/ Instagram: @luceilanelles & @coffeeandchillmiami Kintsugi: The AI-powered tax compliance platform trusted by over 3,000 companies worldwide Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram @‌Spivak Linkedin The Founders Club Instagram @‌TheFoundersClub Website www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder: TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcast Youtube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

    1 hr
4.7
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

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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