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On The Business Method host Chris Reynolds interviews billionaires, billion dollar founders & the world’s most successful people.

  1. AUG 3

    Ep. 568 | Building a City from Scratch: The Visionary Behind Hiranandani Gardens ~ Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani.

    In this episode of the Billion Dollar Founder series, Chris Reynolds sits down with Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, co-founder of the Hiranandani Group — one of India’s most respected real estate developers. From teaching in a small Mumbai classroom to creating Hiranandani Gardens, a world-class integrated township, and building Asia's largest hyperscale data centers, Dr. Hiranandani's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of legendary. He shares the vision that inspired his projects, the roadblocks he faced (including financial struggles and legal battles), and why community building is central to sustainable success. Along the way, Dr. Hiranandani dives deep into India’s business culture, his philosophy of long-term relationships, and the powerful concept of Jugaad — India’s unique brand of creative problem-solving. This episode is a powerful reminder that real legacy comes not just from profit, but from persistence, purpose, and people.  Episode Highlights:: 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani 01:11 – The Vision Behind Hiranandani Gardens 02:33 – Challenges and Triumphs in Building a Mini City 06:01 – The Importance of Quality and Community 12:06 – Overcoming Setbacks and Legal Battles 25:44 – Personal Beliefs and Resilience 32:50 – Indian Business Culture and Long-term Relationships 39:20 – Incorporating AI in Education 39:56 – The Hunger for Learning in India 43:30 – Creative Problem Solving: The Jugaad Mindset 45:38 – India's Innovations and Achievements 51:05 – Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in India 58:06 – Personal Insights and Reflections 01:07:00 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts    Connect with Dr. Hiranandani Website: https://hiranandani.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-niranjan-hiranandani/    Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast  Website: thebusinessmethod.com  Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod  Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts  Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod    Follow Chris Reynolds: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive  https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive

    1h 2m

  2. JUL 9

    Ep. 567 | How a Brooklyn Cable Guy Built a $4B Global Media Empire ~ Larry Namer

    Today, we’re diving into an incredible story of grit, hustle, and the power of reinvention. Did you know that one of the world’s largest entertainment brands was created by a kid from Brooklyn with just $75 in his pocket? Our guest is Larry Namer — co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, an entrepreneur, media pioneer, and global brand builder whose journey is nothing short of legendary. Larry grew up in a working-class neighborhood, started as a cable splicer in the tunnels of New York, and went on to redefine how pop culture was consumed across 140 countries. From dodging death threats in 90s Russia to bringing modern storytelling to China, Larry’s story shows how unstoppable curiosity and fearless thinking can literally change the world. Today, he continues to build media empires from the U.S. to China — and beyond. From immersive entertainment to podcasting to social impact projects, Larry’s career proves that reinvention never ends. In this episode, we unpack Larry’s remarkable rise, how he created E! from scratch, the lessons he learned building billion-dollar brands, and why he still believes the best is yet to come. It’s a masterclass in entrepreneurship, creativity, and breaking boundaries — you won’t want to miss a second.   Episode Highlights: 00:25 - Meet Larry Namer: Media Legend 01:00 - Larry's Humble Beginnings in Cable TV 02:35 - Rapid Rise in the Cable Industry 08:07 - The Birth of E! Entertainment 23:26 - Challenges and Innovations at E! 34:41 - Casting the First Host 35:12 - Building the Team 37:14 - Challenges and Breakthroughs 39:07 - International Expansion 39:46 - The Digital Revolution 43:39 - Venturing into Russia 49:03 - Success in China 56:46 - Selecting Talent 01:02:11 - Future Projects and Reflections   Subscribe to the Podcast: 🎧 Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ 🍏 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod 💻 Google Podcasts:  http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts 🎙Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod   Follow Chris Reynolds on Social Media: Instagram: @chrisreynoldslive Facebook: @chrisreynoldslive YouTube: @chrisreynoldslive LinkedIn: @chrisreynoldslive

    1h 8m

  3. JUN 11

    HP#195 | It’s Not the Idea - It’s the Billion Dollar Execution | Suneera Madani

    2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews   Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod

    2 min

  4. JUN 4

    HP#194 | Disrupt the Average & Own the Market ~ Ross Buhrdorf

    2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews   Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod

    2 min

  5. MAY 14

    Ep.566 | How This Female Founder Built a Billion-Dollar Company by her 35th Birthday ~ Suneera Madhani

    Today we’re diving into a conversation about one of the most important shifts happening in business right now. Did you know the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurship and business ownership is actually women? And at the forefront of that movement is today’s guest, a true powerhouse whose story is as inspiring as it is game-changing. Our guest is Suneera Madhani — a visionary entrepreneur, FinTech innovator, and champion for women in business. Suneera is the trailblazing founder of Worth, a revolutionary platform that uses patent-pending AI technology to help small businesses gain fair access to capital. It’s a bold, brilliant idea that’s leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs everywhere. But her story didn’t start at the top. Before founding Worth, Suneera built Stax Payments from the ground up, transforming a simple idea into a multibillion-dollar company with over $140 million in recurring revenue. Along the way, she made history as one of the first female CEOs to build a unicorn — a rare feat in the male-dominated world of FinTech. Her journey is one of resilience, grit, and relentless ambition. From selling credit card machines out of the trunk of a Volkswagen Beetle to being laughed out of boardrooms, she’s faced every challenge head-on and proved the doubters wrong time and again. Today, she’s not only a successful entrepreneur but also an angel investor, advisor to more than a dozen boards, and a sought-after speaker who’s shared her wisdom on some of the world’s biggest stages — from Meta and Harvard Business School to South by Southwest and beyond. In this episode, we’ll unpack Suneera’s incredible rise, her mission to shatter ceilings for women in business, and the lessons she’s learned while bootstrapping billion-dollar ventures, navigating biases in leadership, and balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with family life. It’s a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and what it takes to redefine an entire industry — and you’re going to want to hear every word.   Episode Highlights: 00:22:00 Who is Suneera Madhani? 02:30:00 Suneera Madhani's Early Entrepreneurial Journey 05:08:00 The Game-Changing Idea and Rejection 08:22:00 Building a Billion-Dollar Company 14:10:00 Key Components of a Billion-Dollar Business 18:40:00 The Importance of Team and Culture 21:13:00 Building a Winning Team 22:09:00 The Importance of Networking 22:30:00 Hiring Strategies and Challenges 25:41:00 Reflecting on the Journey 31:39:00 Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs 38:50:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Contact Info: Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/   Subscribe to the Podcast: 🎧 Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ 🍏 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod 💻 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts 🎙Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod   Follow Chris Reynolds on Social Media: Instagram: @chrisreynoldslive Facebook: @chrisreynoldslive YouTube: @chrisreynoldslive LinkedIn: @chrisreynoldslive

    40 min

  6. APR 19

    Ep.565 | A $3.9B Exit with HomeAway & His Next Billion-Dollar Venture | Ross Buhrdorf

    Listeners, today’s episode is a masterclass in innovation, tech leadership, and entrepreneurship from someone who’s seen it all. We’re joined by Ross Buhrdorf, one of the foundational figures in the rise of the internet. As the founding CTO of HomeAway, Ross helped scale the company to a $3.9 billion acquisition by Expedia. But that’s only part of the story. Before that, he was at the heart of one of the internet’s earliest search engines—Excite.com—which at one point was bigger than Google. Now, Ross is back in the arena with his latest venture: ZenBusiness, a mission-driven company helping millions of entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses with confidence and ease. In this conversation, we go deep on:   What it was like building Excite.com in the early days of the web  How HomeAway scaled into a global platform with billions in valuation  The emotional and mental shifts after a billion-dollar exit  Why Ross believes every human should have access to entrepreneurship  How ZenBusiness is leveling the playing field for small business owners  The tools Ross uses—like NLP and visualization—to set big goals  What he looks for in a winning startup idea and founding team  The most important leadership lessons he’s learned across 3 decades  How to build companies that align with your values, not just your wallet Whether you’re a founder, a tech enthusiast, or someone dreaming of launching your own business, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways and firsthand wisdom from a true digital pioneer.   Contact Info: https://www.zenbusiness.com/ ross@zenbusiness.com   Subscribe to the Podcast:   🎧 Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ 🍏 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod 💻 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts 🎙Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod   Follow Chris Reynolds on Social Media: Instagram: @chrisreynoldslive Facebook: @chrisreynoldslive YouTube: @chrisreynoldslive LinkedIn: @chrisreynoldslive

    1h 16m

  7. MAR 27

    Ep.564 | Special New Years Eve Interview w/ the $50 Billion Man Jay Abraham

    Listeners, welcome back to the pod! Today, we have an extraordinary guest—a true business mastermind who has shaped the strategies of some of the world’s most successful companies. Jay Abraham is widely regarded as one of the greatest marketing and business strategists of all time, and he’s here to share his wisdom with us. Known as the “$50 Billion Man,” Jay has worked with over 10,000 businesses across 1,000 industries, helping them unlock hidden revenue, scale exponentially, and gain a competitive edge. His expertise has influenced Fortune 500 companies, small business owners, and top entrepreneurs looking to maximize their impact and profits. As the author of The Sticking Point Solution and Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got, Jay has developed powerful frameworks for growth, differentiation, and business success. His insights have transformed industries, and today, we have the privilege of diving deep into his game-changing strategies. In this episode, we explore: ✅ How Jay measures success at the end of each year ✅ The power of Thinking BIG and how it changes everything ✅ How Jay stays focused in a world full of distractions ✅ The one guiding principle that defines his life and business philosophy ✅ His top advice for acquiring and retaining top talent ✅ Why he believes that “the unexamined business is not worth owning” and how he audits companies for growth ✅ The books that shaped his thinking and success This conversation is full of proven strategies, deep insights, and practical wisdom that can transform the way you approach business and life. In addition to his written work, Jay hosts the Breakthroughs at The Beach event, a three-day intensive workshop where business owners receive personalized strategies to unlock significant growth and profitability. The upcoming session is scheduled for May 7-9, 2025. For more insights from Jay, connect with him on: 🌐 Website: www.abraham.com 📱 Instagram: @realjayabraham 🐦 Twitter/X: @realjayabraham 🔗 LinkedIn: Jay Abraham Let’s dive in.   Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod

    1h 28m

  8. MAR 14

    HP#193 | The #1 Secret of Billionaire Founders

    After interviewing nearly 30 billion-dollar founders, one thing is clear: They commit long-term. If you’re expecting massive success in 2-3 years, you’re thinking too small. Give it 10 years and watch what happens!    Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod

    2 min
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