Think Forward Podcast

Sadra Khorvash
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

Just a curious Canadian young man picking the brains of people he finds interesting

  1. Aug 28

    The Brutal Truth Behind AI Killing ACTING | Actor's Honest Answer

    In this episode, Actor and Content Creator Ryan Pugh reveals why he did not take over his family's chocolate factory, how Shooter's Chocolates scaled to Costco and Whole Foods, and what it really takes to build an acting career in 2026.You will learn how chocolate shot glasses are actually manufactured, why most aspiring actors never book paid roles, and how AI is reshaping creative careers and the future of entertainment.What we have covered:✅ Inside the family chocolate factory supplying Costco and Whole Foods✅ How chocolate shot glasses, cups and mints are actually manufactured✅ Private label vs retail strategy for chocolate brands✅ Why he chose acting and content creation over the family business✅ How to break into acting: background work, agents, self-tapes and auditions✅ From horror feature films to a Super Bowl commercial: Real acting economics✅ Vertical dramas and phone soap operas: The next entertainment format✅ How AI is threatening acting and creative careers✅ Mindset, willpower and advice for building a career in creative fields✅ UGC creation, going viral and the Pedro Pascal story on The Last of Us setTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:41 - Meet Ryan Pugh: Actor & Content Creator0:53 - Shooters Chocolates: Origin Story19:00 - Nepotism, Industry Connections & The Audition Process27:23 - Inside an Audition: Memorizing Lines & Landing His First Lead Role41:23 - Super Bowl Commercial, Pay Rates & Buyouts44:33 - The Actor Strike, AI, and the Rise of Vertical Dramas49:07 - Will AI Replace Actors?54:49 - Who Controls AI, and Who Profits From It?57:11 - AI, Monopolies, and the Next 50 Years1:14:25 - UGC, Nook, and Content Creation as a Side Hustle1:16:50 - The Pedro Pascal Story on Set1:17:21 - Final Three: Ego, Business Advice, and the Meaning of LifeKey Themes:Family chocolate factory business model | Chocolate manufacturing process explained | How to become an actor in Hollywood | Acting auditions and commercial buyouts explained | Vertical dramas and phone soap opera trend | AI impact on creative careers🔔 Follow & listen to Think Forward Podcast for weekly conversations with founders, creators, and industry experts.Follow us: ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hwOppw3mfk8UvqGP57rLs?si=3e87ffd6722f4edd ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sadra.manouchehri/ ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadra-khorvash-ab9bb4210/?originalSubdomain=ca ✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.manouch ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkforwardpodcast/© Think Forward Podcast. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced without prior written permission.

  2. Aug 23

    He Lost $100,000 on Amazon Now What?

    In this episode, Former Amazon FBA coach Michael Elliott reveals why he quit coaching, how his public tallow brand was sabotaged, costing him $100,000, and why he's now building an AI mentorship platform for coaches and creators.You will learn why most Amazon FBA brands fail, how to protect your brand from sabotage, and the exact product differentiation strategy that still works in 2026.What we have covered: ✅ Why top Amazon FBA coaches are quitting the guru industry✅ How public exposure led to wiped reviews and a $100,000 loss✅ Inside his new AI mentorship platform for coaches and creators✅ Product choice and differentiation strategy using AI✅ Why only 20% of Amazon FBA students ever launch a product✅ The engineer who scaled a pet product to $100K/month with zero adsTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction To Michael Elliott And Think Forward Podcast01:16 - Why He Quit Amazon FBA Coaching02:09 - The Dark Side Of The Coaching Industry And Paid Ads06:28 - How His Amazon Tallow Brand Was Sabotaged11:58 - Losing $100,000 On A Public Brand13:36 - Building An AI Mentorship Platform For Coaches16:29 - Product Selection And Differentiation Strategy With AI22:51 - Why 80% Of Amazon FBA Students Never Launch35:02 - Success Story: Engineer Scales Pet Product To $100K Per Month39:48 - Top Skills For Entrepreneurs: Communication, Persistence And CreativityKey Themes: Amazon FBA Coaching Challenges | Ecommerce Brand Sabotage And Recovery | AI Mentorship Platform For Coaches | Amazon FBA Product Differentiation Strategy | Low Success Rate In Amazon FBA Courses | Entrepreneur Discipline And Persistence -----------------------------------------------🔴 DISCLAIMER:The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and host and are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional, financial, legal, investment, or career advice.⚠ COPYRIGHT NOTICE:This video is the original property of Think Forward Podcast. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, re-uploading, or redistribution of this content without permission is strictly prohibited. Please respect YouTube's copyright policies.🔔 Subscribe to Think Forward Podcast for weekly conversations with the people building what’s next in business, AI, and ecommerce. Subscribe now and don’t miss the next conversation.

  3. Aug 7

    How to Build a $100M+ Enterprise: Deconstructing the Brain of a Leader

    Chapters0:40 Who is Louis Garoz1:20 Self-belief and obsession5:20 Where the mindset came from9:30 How he'll raise his kids12:20 Broke actor to online marketing14:00 His first mentor: a retired investment banker15:50 The $128M deal, closed in 3 weeks19:00 Is Alex Hormozi actually an info guy?23:20 Why Elon is his hero: 3 traits anyone can copy31:50 What's next: from advisory to owning deals38:10 Business = solving problems (the window cleaning example)41:50 The Claim framework43:45 People buy perceived value, not value46:30 Hacking your subconscious51:00 How to attract A-players54:20 Advice for founders making $1M+57:55 The Chad Autist theory60:50 The AI clipping machine64:30 What challenges you?69:20 Top 3 pieces of advice he's ever received73:30 The meaning of life

  4. Jul 9

    From PayPal to Agentic Voice Engineer | Ep104 w/Shubh Bhalla

    Follow Shubh Bhalla on LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABa0K9YBgCeHlff2bopwHOa65NlIFWDvveo/💥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 💥✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hwOppw3mfk8UvqGP57rLs?si=3e87ffd6722f4edd✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sadra.manouchehri/✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadra-khorvash-ab9bb4210/?originalSubdomain=ca✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.manouch✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkforwardpodcast/

  5. Jul 3

    AI Is Taking Over The Firm Industry FAST | Ep102 w/ Lucas Blue

    Follow Lucas Blue on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/thelucasblue/ 💥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 💥 ✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hwOppw3mfk8UvqGP57rLs?si=3e87ffd6722f4edd ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sadra.manouchehri/ ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadra-khorvash-ab9bb4210/?originalSubdomain=ca ✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.manouch ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkforwardpodcast/

  6. Jun 20

    Web Summit 2026 | Ep101 w/ Sadra Khorvash

    💥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 💥✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hwOppw3mfk8UvqGP57rLs?si=3e87ffd6722f4edd✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sadra.manouchehri/✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadra-khorvash-ab9bb4210/?originalSubdomain=ca✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.manouch✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkforwardpodcast/

  7. Jun 8

    VANCOUVER STARTUP WEEK 2026 | Ep100

    💥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 💥✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hwOppw3mfk8UvqGP57rLs?si=3e87ffd6722f4edd✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sadra.manouchehri/✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadra-khorvash-ab9bb4210/?originalSubdomain=ca✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.manouch✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkforwardpodcast/

  8. May 27

    This Is The Only Way to Guarantee Success | Ep99 w/ Jordan Kwan

    Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn @https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-kwan/💥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 💥✅ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hwOppw3mfk8UvqGP57rLs?si=3e87ffd6722f4edd✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sadra.manouchehri/✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadra-khorvash-ab9bb4210/?originalSubdomain=ca✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.manouch✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkforwardpodcast/

See All (110)

About

Just a curious Canadian young man picking the brains of people he finds interesting

Information

  • Creator
    Sadra Khorvash
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sadra Khorvash
  • Show Website
    Think Forward Podcast