How To Founder

Anthony Franco
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How To Founder

Founders are pioneers of economic prosperity. We equip them for the journey. Think you know the real story of entrepreneurship? Think again. "How to Founder" dives headfirst into the messy, often unspoken realities of building a business. We're not here for the typical success stories; we're challenging conventional wisdom, tackling tough topics, and giving you the unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to succeed. If you're ready to move beyond the status quo and are looking for a podcast that's as ambitious as you are, subscribe now. It's time to rewrite the rules and build your own

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    075 Inside Shark Tank: A Founder's Guide to Getting on TV's Biggest Stage with Anthony Franco

    What if every rejection was just setting you up for television glory? In this revealing episode, we dive deep with Anthony Franco, who went from being rejected five times to landing a deal with Mr. Wonderful himself on Shark Tank. Learn the insider secrets that separate the 40,000 applicants from the 80 entrepreneurs who make it to air each season. Discover why your pitch needs more than just good numbers, how to craft a story that producers can't resist, and what really happens during those high-pressure moments in the tank. Whether you're dreaming of swimming with the Sharks or just want to level up your pitch game, this episode pulls back the curtain on one of entrepreneurship's biggest stages. Keywords: Shark Tank secrets, TV pitch, entrepreneur story, Kevin O'Leary, pitch techniques, founder journey, television appearance, business pitch, startup pitch, investor presentation

    1h 14m

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    074 The Hidden Psychology of Building an A-Team with Dr. Michael Neal

    Think you know what makes a great hire? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, optometrist-turned-hiring-expert Dr. Michael Neal reveals why your experience requirements might be sabotaging your recruitment efforts and how traditional hiring methods are costing you top talent. Discover why A-players run from mediocre teams, learn the counterintuitive truth about experience as a red flag, and uncover the psychology behind high-performance hiring. Whether you're building your first team or scaling your company, this episode will transform how you think about finding and keeping exceptional talent. Keywords: team building, recruitment, hiring strategy, A-players, startup teams, company culture, talent acquisition, hiring psychology, employee screening, team performance

    38 min

  3. FEB 13

    073 The Secret Behind Explosive Growth: Mastering Prioritization

    Think you know how to prioritize? Think again. In this game-changing episode, we dive deep into the hidden art of priority management that separates thriving founders from those merely staying afloat. Discover why multitasking is killing your productivity, how to use the powerful 10-10-10 framework for decision-making, and why scheduling "nothing" might be the most productive thing you do all week. Plus, learn the counterintuitive approach to task management that's helping founders 10x their effectiveness. Keywords: prioritization strategies, time management, founder productivity, business growth, decision making, time blocking, entrepreneurship, business scaling, productivity hacks, strategic planning

    51 min

  4. FEB 11

    072 Understanding When Competition Actually Matters (And When to Ignore It)

    Ever lose sleep worrying about your competitors? You might be focusing on the wrong thing. In this myth-busting episode, we dive deep into when competition actually matters for founders - and more importantly, when it doesn't. Discover why obsessing over competitors can actually harm your business, learn the three levels of competition awareness every founder needs to master, and uncover the real secret to staying ahead in any market. From Blockbuster's famous miss with Netflix to modern-day AI disruption, we'll show you how to spot the competition that actually matters while avoiding the distractions that don't. Plus, get practical strategies for balancing market awareness with customer obsession. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this episode will transform how you think about competition. Keywords: business competition, market analysis, competitive advantage, startup strategy, customer focus, market disruption, business growth, founder advice

    46 min

  5. FEB 10

    071 - Founder Spotlight: Five Questions with John Cousins

    Think success in business means working yourself to death? Think again. In this eye-opening conversation, serial entrepreneur and business educator John Cousins challenges conventional startup wisdom and shares counter-intuitive insights about building sustainable companies. From taking two companies public through direct listings to creating a food safety intelligence platform, John's diverse entrepreneurial journey offers fresh perspectives on what really drives business success. Discover why "follow your passion" might be terrible advice, how working less could make you more productive, and why creating space for others to thrive might be the ultimate leadership superpower. Plus, learn practical insights about starting a business with limited resources and why the best company cultures might look more like a casual conversation at a bar than a corporate boardroom. Keywords: entrepreneurship, startup advice, business culture, leadership, work-life balance, business education, founder wisdom, scaling companies, MBA knowledge

    53 min

  6. FEB 10

    070 Building Business Empires: From Founder to Chief of Chiefs with John Hewitt

    Ever wonder why some businesses plateau while others explode into empires? In this episode, we dive deep with John Hewitt, who built not one but two tax preparation empires—Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax Services—scaling to over 6,000 locations before a $500 million exit. Discover why principles trump policies, how "losers love rules," and why you might need to become the "laziest person on the planet" to scale effectively. Learn the counterintuitive leadership approaches that separate empire builders from mere business owners, including why you should let your team struggle sometimes and how to spot the "brilliant jerks" that can poison your culture. Whether you're running a small business or dreaming of building the next billion-dollar enterprise, this episode reveals the real secrets of scaling—and they're not what you might expect. Keywords: business scaling, empire building, leadership development, company culture, John Hewitt, business growth, franchise success, tax preparation business, management principles, hiring strategies

    51 min

  7. FEB 6

    069 Values, Politics & Religion in Business: Creating True Psychological Safety with Robert Hunt

    What if banning politics and religion from your workplace is actually hurting your company culture? In this provocative episode, we dive deep with executive coach Robert Hunt into how founders can create environments where different beliefs don't just coexist – they make the company stronger. Discover why psychological safety isn't built through restrictive policies, how to handle political tensions productively, and what it really takes to let people bring their whole selves to work. Whether you're wrestling with different religious views on your team or navigating election-year politics, this episode provides practical guidance for building a truly inclusive culture. Keywords: workplace culture, psychological safety, leadership values, diversity of thought, religious inclusion, political differences, company culture, founder leadership, workplace inclusion, authentic leadership

    39 min

  8. FEB 5

    068 Breaking Through the Founder's Ceiling with Scott Ritzheimer

    Are you trapped in your own company's success? In this game-changing episode, Scott Ritzheimer, founder of Scale Architects, reveals why 60% of what's on your calendar shouldn't be there and how to fix it. Drawing from his experience helping launch nearly 20,000 businesses, Scott breaks down the invisible stages every founder must navigate to evolve from hands-on operator to visionary CEO. Discover why getting bigger doesn't automatically mean getting better, and learn the practical steps to transform your leadership before it becomes your company's biggest bottleneck. Keywords: founder evolution, CEO transformation, business growth, leadership development, scaling business, organizational development, business stages, founder to CEO

    54 min
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Founders are pioneers of economic prosperity. We equip them for the journey. Think you know the real story of entrepreneurship? Think again. "How to Founder" dives headfirst into the messy, often unspoken realities of building a business. We're not here for the typical success stories; we're challenging conventional wisdom, tackling tough topics, and giving you the unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to succeed. If you're ready to move beyond the status quo and are looking for a podcast that's as ambitious as you are, subscribe now. It's time to rewrite the rules and build your own

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  • Creator
    Anthony Franco
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anthony Franco
  • Show Website
    How To Founder

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