The Ambition Lab

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The Ambition Lab is where ambition gets honest. Most people are building something. A business, a career, a family, a body, a life that actually means something. But nobody tells you the real cost of that kind of building — the sacrifices, the identity shifts, the seasons where everything feels like it is moving backwards before it moves forward.

  1. 7h ago

    Ten Years, One Co-Founder, Zero Drama

    What does it really take to build a business that lastsnot just for a few years, but for more than a decade? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Julie Tylman, Co-Founder of GroupTogether, to talk about entrepreneurship, partnerships, operations, AI, and the unglamorous work behind sustainable growth. GroupTogether began in 2015 after Julie and her co-founder, Ali Linz, became frustrated with the hassle of organizing group gifts. What started as a simple solution has grown into a platform used for group cards, gifting, workplace recognition, and celebrations across Australia and the United States. But the most interesting part of Julie's story may be the partnership itself. More than ten years, one co-founder, and according to Julie zero drama. We explore what makes that kind of partnership work, how responsibilities can be divided without creating competition, and how founders navigate disagreements without damaging the relationship. Julie also takes us behind the scenes of entrepreneurship from financials and compliance to fraud prevention and payments and explains how her team is approaching AI as a practical tool rather than simply chasing the latest technology trend. In this episode, you'll discover: How a simple frustration became a scalable business What makes a long term co-founder partnership work How to handle disagreements between business partners Why operational work matters as much as big ideas Practical ways businesses can use AI Why systems and processes are essential for sustainable growth The hidden sacrifices behind running a company What founders can do when they're overwhelmed by operations Lessons Julie wishes she knew when GroupTogether was just an idea Connect with Julie Tylman GroupTogether: https://www.grouptogether.com/ GroupTogether — Our Story: https://www.grouptogether.com/us/our-story/ Julie Tylman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-tylman-8a160977/ GroupTogether on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grouptogether/ About The Ambition Lab The Ambition Lab is where we have honest conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers about ambition, purpose, leadership, and what it really takes to build something meaningful. **Keep building.**

  2. 7h ago

    Follow the Money: Building a Life and Legacy That’s Aligned

    this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with Albert Butler, CPA, MBA, Forbes Best-In-State CPA, author of LIFE: Truth, Love, Loss, Success & Failure, and creator of the Legacy Alignment System. After more than 25 years as a CPA and business advisor, Albert has learned that financial statements are about far more than revenue, expenses, and taxes. The numbers reveal priorities, habits, decisions, and whether what you're building is actually aligned with what matters most. We explore why Albert calls accounting the "heartbeat of a business," what it means to follow the money to find the answers, and how leaders can use financial clarity to make better decisions. We also talk about his Legacy Alignment System, the Plan Act Review framework, fatherhood, faith, and the challenge of building something meaningful that extends beyond your own lifetime. This conversation is for entrepreneurs, business owners, parents, and anyone who wants their money and their life to reflect what they truly value. In this episode, you'll discover: Why accounting can be a powerful truth system What your numbers may reveal about your priorities Why business owners shouldn't treat accounting as an afterthought How the Legacy Alignment System connects purpose, finances, and legacy How to use the Plan Act Review framework The relationship between money, family, and legacy Why discipline matters more than motivation Practical steps for building a more aligned life The financial lessons every family should learn early Connect with Albert Butler: Website: https://albertbutler.com/about⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/butleralbert/⁠ Get Albert's book: LIFE: Truth, Love, Loss, Success & Failure https://www.amazon.com/LIFE-Success-Failure-Quotes-Advice-ebook/dp/B0FKGJD7LD⁠

  3. 7h ago

    THE POLYMATH OPERATOR

    What happens when you refuse to put yourself in just one box? In this episode of The Ambition Lab, Wisdom sits down with ST Tangirala, Co Founder & COO of Sobo, host of The Next In Time Podcast, entrepreneur, technology leader, and author. ST has built a career across business, technology, storytelling, and leadership and his journey offers a powerful lesson: success isn't just about having great ideas; it's about learning how to execute them. We explore why businesses struggle to turn strategy into action, how small businesses can approach AI without becoming overwhelmed, and what ST has learned from interviewing founders and innovators. We also talk about the connection between entrepreneurship and storytelling, his experience writing fiction, and why creativity and technology can become a powerful combination. This conversation is especially relevant for founders, entrepreneurs, and anyone sitting on an idea they haven't yet turned into reality. In this episode, you'll discover: Why execution matters more than having the perfect idea How small businesses can start using AI practically What successful founders have in common Why storytelling matters in business How writing fiction can influence entrepreneurial thinking The challenges of balancing multiple ambitions How to move from planning to actually building Connect with ST Tangirala: Sobo: https://www.sobo.ai/⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/st-tangirala/⁠ Listen to The Next In Time Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sT34LJ7LVSIcWYgguyrw5⁠ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-in-time/id1630844597⁠ Website: https://nextintimepodcast.com⁠ ST's Books: Havensbury: https://tertulia.com/book/havensbury-st-tangirala/9798348447083⁠

  4. 7h ago

    Wired for Money: The Hidden Patterns Holding You Back

    Success doesn't always mean freedom. Michelle Masters, known as The Coaches' Coach, joins The Ambition Lab to explore the subconscious money patterns that can create invisible ceilings, why awareness alone isn't always enough, and how rewiring those patterns can change the way we earn, receive, and grow. michelle-masters.mykajabi.com +1 Connect with Michelle Masters: Website: https://wiredformagic.com/⁠ Money & Career: https://wiredformagic.com/money-career/⁠ Wired for Money: https://michelle-masters.mykajabi.com/wired-for-money-single⁠ Programs: https://wiredformagic.com/programs/⁠

  5. 7h ago

    THE SEED SOWER

    Your career doesn't have to end when you retire. Kirk McCarley, also known as The Seed Sower Coach, joins The Ambition Lab to share how he turned 35 years in HR into a new chapter of coaching, writing, cycling, and service—and why purpose doesn't have an expiration date. Connect with Kirk McCarley: Website: https://theseedsowercoach.com/⁠ Author Website: https://kirkmccarleyauthor.com/⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-mccarley-1bbba950/⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirkmccarley/⁠ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirkMcCarleyTheSeedSowerCoach/⁠

  6. 7h ago

    3,000 MILES FOR A CONVERSATION

    Teddy Bloom traded his savings for a 3,000-mile bicycle ride across America. On this episode of The Ambition Lab, he shares what the journey taught him about sacrifice, resilience, civic unity, and the power of one person starting a conversation. Connect with Teddy Bloom / Ride4Rights: Website: https://www.ride4rights.com/⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ride4_rights/⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ride4Rights⁠ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ride4_rights⁠

  7. 10h ago

    Creativity Isn't Lost—It's Forgotten: Finding Your Way Back to What You Already Have

    Creativity isn't something you lose—you forget. Patrick Williams, founder of Satori Innovation, joins The Ambition Lab to explore creative colonization, creative collapse, martial arts, and how we can reconnect with the creativity we've always had. Connect with Patrick Williams: Website: https://patrickwilliamsstaycreative.com/⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-michael-williams⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmwcreativity/⁠ TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/2Sy0ZciwT3g⁠

  8. 10h ago

    CLARITY FOLLOWS ACTION

    Crystal Bell joins The Ambition Lab to explore why clarity doesn't always come from thinking harder it often comes from taking action. We talk about overthinking, leadership, wellness, burnout, and her Ball Drop Method for letting go of what no longer serves you. Connect with Crystal Bell Website: https://clarity-with-crystal.com⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarity-with-crystal⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarity.with.crystal/⁠ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@clarity-with-crystal⁠

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The Ambition Lab is where ambition gets honest. Most people are building something. A business, a career, a family, a body, a life that actually means something. But nobody tells you the real cost of that kind of building — the sacrifices, the identity shifts, the seasons where everything feels like it is moving backwards before it moves forward.

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  • Creator
    Whiz
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
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