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. 6D AGO

    086 First Principles Thinking: Your Business Complexity Antidote with Robin Waite

    What if the secret to business success isn't adding more but stripping away everything unnecessary? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep with business coach Robin Waite to explore why complexity is killing your business and how first principles thinking—a concept dating back to Aristotle—might be your most powerful tool for breaking through. Discover why the most successful businesses are often the most boring ones, how ego drives unnecessary complexity, and practical strategies for identifying what actually matters in your business model. Robin shares surprising insights about why your marketing metrics might be leading you astray and how to attract clients who truly value what you offer. Keywords: first principles thinking, business complexity, Robin Waite, entrepreneurship, simplicity in business, marketing strategy, business focus, Aristotle, Elon Musk, customer identity

    44 min

  2. MAR 27

    085 Financial Statements Decoded: Stop Checking Just Your Bank Balance with Sarah Webb

    Ever checked your bank account daily but still ended up blindsided by financial problems? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with fractional CFO Sarah Webb to unravel the mystery of financial statements and how they can transform your business decisions. Discover why obsessively checking your bank balance isn't enough and how the three essential financial statements reveal the true story of your company's health. Sarah explains the critical differences between cash and accrual accounting in plain English, reveals the most common financial mistakes founders make, and shares exactly when you should consider bringing in professional financial help. Whether you're struggling to make payroll or planning for significant growth, this episode provides the financial clarity you need to move forward with confidence. Stop treating your accounting like a necessary evil and start using it as the powerful decision-making tool it was meant to be. Keywords: financial statements, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, fractional CFO, founder finances, business accounting, financial literacy, business growth, financial planning

    42 min

  3. MAR 25

    084 Scale Your Business Without Headcount Headaches with Liz Steblay

    What if everything you've been taught about scaling your business is limiting your growth? In this eye-opening episode, we challenge conventional business wisdom with Liz Steblay, who built a multimillion-dollar company without a single employee beyond herself. Discover how fractional talent and contract leadership can give you better expertise at a fraction of the cost, why businesses with flexible workforce models show 21% higher profitability, and how to create genuine company culture without traditional employment relationships. Whether you're a solopreneur looking to grow without the overhead burden or an established company wanting more flexibility, Liz provides practical frameworks for rethinking your talent strategy. Learn the compliance pitfalls to avoid, how to find high-quality contractors, and why the traditional hire-to-scale model might actually be slowing your business down. Keywords: fractional executives, consultant hiring, scaling without employees, flexible workforce, contractor compliance, talent strategy, business growth, overhead reduction, solopreneur

    41 min

  4. MAR 11

    083 The Hidden Profit Machine Inside Your Messy Operations with Previn Pillay

    What if your business's biggest opportunity for profit is hiding right under your nose? In this eye-opening episode, industrial optimization expert Previn Pillay reveals how the messiest parts of your operations often conceal your greatest profit potential. Discover the critical difference between efficiency (doing things right) and effectiveness (doing the right things), learn practical frameworks for identifying operational bottlenecks, and understand why changing one variable at a time leads to better results than attempting massive overhauls. Previn shares real-world examples of companies that nearly wasted millions on new systems when their existing resources weren't being properly utilized, and provides a practical roadmap for turning operational chaos into competitive advantage. Keywords: process optimization, operational efficiency, business effectiveness, bottleneck mapping, profit improvement, startup operations, business systems, Previn Pilla

    33 min

  5. MAR 4

    082 Creating Marketing Ecosystems That Generate Millions With Less Effort with Angela Frank

    What if everything you know about marketing your business is actually holding you back? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep with Angela Frank, a fractional CMO who has generated over $50 million in marketing revenue for her clients. She reveals why most founders waste resources by spreading themselves too thin across multiple marketing channels, and how a simplified "ecosystem" approach can dramatically increase results while reducing effort. Discover how to establish psychological safety with your audience, why most of your marketing tactics can (and should) be eliminated, and the two foundational elements every brand needs before spending a dollar on marketing. This is the permission slip you've been waiting for to do less marketing while making more money. Keywords: marketing ecosystem, Angela Frank, brand consistency, psychological safety, marketing ROI, founder burnout, marketing focus, Growth Directive

    37 min

  6. FEB 28

    081 Building Cultures Where Smart Teams Actually Thrive with Christian Espinosa

    What if your smartest employees are actually sabotaging your company's success? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Christian Espinosa, cybersecurity CEO, 24-time Ironman triathlete, and mountain climber who discovered that intelligence without emotional awareness creates toxic workplaces. Learn how Christian transformed his leadership approach after realizing that "99.9% of the problems in my company were because of emotional intelligence." Discover the counterintuitive truth about "brilliant jerks," why core values must be lived not just posted, and how to build a feedback culture where even top performers are held accountable. This conversation reveals the exact framework that helped Christian create a thriving remote-first company culture after painful early mistakes. Keywords: workplace culture, emotional intelligence, core values, leadership development, brilliant jerks, feedback culture, remote teams, team building, cybersecurity, Christian Espinosa

    47 min

  7. FEB 25

    080 Stop Wasting Money on Paid Media

    What if everything you "know" about marketing is actually costing you thousands in wasted spend? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with marketing strategist and international bestselling author Amber Gaige, who reveals why so many founders unknowingly fund their competitors' growth through misguided marketing decisions. Discover why 76% of businesses waste money on ineffective channels, the real reason your Facebook ads aren't converting, and the simple framework that can transform your marketing from a money pit into a profit machine. Amber breaks down her Four Cs of Effective Marketing Framework, showing founders how to identify their ideal customer with laser precision, create compelling offers that actually convert, and implement a system for measuring true marketing ROI. This is the no-fluff guide to marketing that founders desperately need but rarely find. Keywords: marketing strategy, marketing ROI, digital advertising, marketing budget, customer targeting, Amber Gaige, marketing waste, founder marketing

    43 min

  8. FEB 24

    079 The Hidden Profit Engine of Compassionate Leadership with Bruno Cignacco

    What if the key to unlocking unprecedented growth isn't hidden in your P&L, but in how you treat the humans around you? In this paradigm-shifting episode, we dive deep into the counterintuitive connection between compassionate leadership and bottom-line results. International business consultant and author Bruno Cignacco reveals how leading with heart can transform your company culture, boost retention, and drive sustainable profit growth. You'll discover why the "tough boss" stereotype is costing you talent, and how to build a thriving organization through human-centered leadership.

    45 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
      86
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © Anthony Franco
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