100 Episodes of Grit: Hard Lessons and Big Wins from Fellow Founders

In this milestone 100th episode celebration, we've assembled an all-star panel of previous guests to reflect on the journey so far, sharing the biggest lessons learned, unexpected challenges faced, and the inspiring stories that have shaped this community. This episode is filled with insights that not only celebrate how far we’ve come but also explore what’s ahead for entrepreneurs striving to build impactful businesses.

Through candid reflections and thoughtful conversations, this episode highlights the pivotal moments that have defined the Founders Forum. We also dive into the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and offer actionable advice for those navigating their own paths to success.

Key Takeaways:

• The most impactful lessons learned from 100 episodes of conversations with successful founders.
• The mindset shifts that can transform how you approach challenges and opportunities.
• Finding and retaining talent, adapting to remote work, managing generational differences, and staying competitive in increasingly crowded markets.
• Their complicated relationship with artificial intelligence, where it can provide both opportunities and security concerns.
• Strategies for maintaining resilience during uncertain times and staying aligned with your vision.
• How embracing adaptability and change has led to unexpected breakthroughs.
• A preview of what’s next for the Founders Forum and how we plan to continue empowering entrepreneurs.

This special episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world advice that can transform your approach to business. Plus, we celebrate YOU—our loyal listeners—who’ve been with us every step of the way.

If you’ve loved the journey so far, don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with fellow founders. Let’s keep building a community where ideas, challenges, and victories are celebrated together.

Meet the Panelists:

Carl Fischer, Co-Founder of CamaPlan

Tina Hamilton, Founder and CEO of myHR Partner, Inc.

Bobby Keyes, Founder and CEO, ELITE Salons & Suites

Chris Lawson, Founder and Owner of Technician Find and Astute Social Media, LLC.

Craig Lerch, Associate Broker, 2 X Icon Exp Realty Internationally

Ray Loewe, Podcaster, Storyteller, World Traveler, and The Luckiest Guy in the World

Dawn Mahan, PMP, Founder & CEO of PMOtraining and Author of "Meet the Players in Projectland: Decide the Right Project Roles & Get People on Board" 

Ang Onorato, Founder of Living Oak Leadership

Keith Scandone, Co Founder and CEO of O3 World

This episode is brought to you by CamaPlan, A Different Way to Invest. Go to camaplan.com/foundersforum to learn more. And by The Satell Institute; the leading CEO organization dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility. Go to satellinstitute.org to learn more.

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