The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

In this gripping episode, Miroslav Bardovic, Founder of Enlivened Speaking Institute, shares how he teaches his clients how to go beyond didactic talking at people and how to deliver their message in an embodied way that is enlivening and engaging for audiences.You will discover:- How being lied to actually changes you physically- Why we are experiencing a crisis of trust and what you can do to change it- What must attunement look like in the modern corporate landscape, and why is it such an important skill for leaders today?
Miroslav Bardovic is a TEDx speaker, facilitator, and best-selling author who has worked with over 5,000 people worldwide, supporting them to bring their message to the world. He is the founder of the Enlivened Speaking Institute, where he teaches speakers to deliver their message with authenticity and connect with their audience. He has run training for globally renowned companies like Lululemon Athletica and delivered highly celebrated presentations for the Professional Speakers of Australia Conference.
Want to learn more about Miroslav Bardovic's? Check out his website at https://miroslavbardovic.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/themiroslavpetrovic/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this cybernetic episode, Daniel Hafner, Founder of Dapper Mobile Apps, shares his journey of turning ideas into digital solutions, the impact of the no-code movement, and the future of app creation with Dapper Mobile Apps.You will discover:- How B2c businesses can benefit from the App Store and when B2b businesses should consider having an app- What a stale app is and why it’s so crucial for you to avoid it- What to do before and after your app goes live.
Daniel Hafner is the founder and creative behind Dapper Mobile Apps, a no-code app & software development firm. Launched in 2020 amidst a time of global upheaval, he carved a unique path in the tech landscape by making app development accessible to everyone through innovative no-code solutions. Known for his independent thinking and refreshing take on technology and media, he successfully led Dapper Mobile Apps to emerge as a guiding light for entrepreneurs and businesses eager to dive into the digital realm without the conventional coding hurdles. 
Want to learn more about Daniel Hafner's work at Dapper Mobile Apps or find out how little your app will actually cost? Check out his website at https://dappermobileapps.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this functional episode, Erin Harrington, Founder of Soul Values, shares how she empowers busy leaders to transform stress into effectiveness and ease through the Purpose Elevated™ approach, rooted in rewiring their stress response for greater effectiveness and ease.You will discover:- Why shiny object syndrome is such a big deal for founders- What the "dump zone" is and how you can use it to overcome shiny object syndrome
Erin Harrington helps busy, overwhelmed high achievers find wholeness by aligning their work with their well-being, enabling a life of success, ease, and fulfillment. Erin's journey began with balancing life goals amidst significant challenges. Two decades ago, she managed burnout in a demanding startup sales leadership role. Later, when faced with neuromuscular disabilities, she learned that aligning with her values, doing more things she loved, and actively managing her nervous system transformed her life: she regained mobility, improved her mood, and strengthened relationships.
Want to learn more about Erin Harrington's work at Soul Values? Check out her website and book at soulvalues.com/dailypages.Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this Olympic-caliber episode, Lee Povey, Founder of Lee Povey Coaching, shares how he helps leaders and high-achievers understand how best to motivate, lead, give feedback, and empower their teams to incredible growth and performance.You will discover:- How you can use sports physiology to organize your week for optimal performance- Why high-performers need an outside voice to help them slow down- How to recover effectively and quickly
Lee Povey is a high-performance leadership coach specializing in working with founders and start-ups. As a former elite cycling athlete and Olympic Development Program Coach for USA Cycling, Lee profoundly understands what it takes to lead at the highest levels. Through coaching hundreds of World, National, and Olympic champions, Lee has gained invaluable experience developing World-Class leadership and people. He breaks down the human experience in a relatable way, giving tips, skill sets, and valuable mindset insights, allowing us all to perform like Olympians while retaining a strong focus on happiness and longer-term fulfillment.
Want to learn more about Lee Povey's work at Lee Povey Coaching? Check out his website at https://www.leepovey.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this global episode, President & CEO of Norman & Associates, Matt Norman, shares how he has trained sales leaders worldwide on coaching and developing their salespeople and helped shared services teams create more value through their partnerships with the business.You will discover:- Why you should lead without authority (and what to use instead)- Why prioritizing productivity may be crushing your leadership- The highest form of trust and how you can create it for your team
Matt Norman is President & CEO of Norman & Associates, which offers Dale Carnegie programs in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Dale Carnegie provides its tools and courses through a global network, helping improve how people think and work together. Norman & Associates also offers practical talent strategy in hiring, onboarding, strategic planning, and goal alignment. Matt’s coaching and facilitation has helped Fortune 100 corporations, non-profits, and entrepreneurial firms to transform the way they engage employees and clients.
Want to learn more about Matt Norman's work at Norman & Associates? Check out his website at https://www.mattnorman.com/ and grab a copy of his book at https://www.amazon.com/Dale-Carnegie-Associates-Presents-Influence/dp/1722506822/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this scholastic episode, Dr. Jennifer Nash, Founder and CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, shares a fantastic story about how she discovered the power of a leader's gratitude and appreciation.You will discover:- Why your words matter (WAY more than you think)- Why you can’t assume the leaders on your team lead like you- Why so many leaders fall short in recognizing the contributions of their team members
Dr. Jennifer Nash is an executive advisor, leadership development consultant, and author who helps Fortune 50 organizations prioritize people to power performance. Jennifer earned her MBA from the University of Michigan and her PhD from Case Western Reserve University. She taught over 700 rising leaders at Deloitte University and is a Weatherhead School of Business research fellow. She serves as an Executive, Leadership, and Career Coach at the University of Michigan and is a fellow at the Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching. Dr. Nash's work has been published in Harvard Business Review, LinkedIn, and selected academic journals.
Want to learn more about Jennifer Nash's work at Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting? Check out her website at https://drjennifernash.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this inventive episode, HR Huntsman, Founder and President of Leader's Edge, shares how he helps founders and leaders challenge their assumed constraints and achieve the next level of success!You will discover:- The only way to know if you have what it takes- The two things you need to get out of the tyranny of the urgent- How to know if you have a great coach
HR Huntsman is the founder of Leader’s Edge. He is also a business and leadership keynote speaker, organizational strategist, author, business executive coach, and business leadership consultant. HR founded Leader’s Edge to invest in leaders, especially young leaders. His passion stems from his backstory of overcoming early childhood struggles and building successful and impactful organizations. He firmly believes that to succeed, one must begin with the mindset and then move on to principles and disciplines that create long-term success for a company or individual. HR is an accomplished speaker, giving roughly 4000 talks to approximately 400k people worldwide.
Want to learn more about HR Huntsman's work at Leader's Edge? Check out his website at https://yourleadersedge.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this lucrative episode, Jon Weberg, CEO of Profitalize, shares how he helps founders by restoring the soul of advertising, marketing, and sales.You will discover:- the three "Es" that make for effective content marketing- how you've been lied to about how marketing actually drives sales- the trick to selling by "not selling"
Jon Weberg is an American entrepreneur, top 1% growth consultant, & business master. After becoming a 2X self-published author, running three separate businesses, and speaking in front of global audiences - his wealth of actionable knowledge impacts the masses. Jon has collaborated with over 4,000 entrepreneurs, companies, and small businesses throughout his career, contributing to a collective sales figure exceeding $300 million. Jon's journey in the business world has allowed him to build connections with marketing legends like Frank Kern, Sam Ovens, John Crestani, and Investment Joy.
Want to learn more about Jon Weberg's work at Profitalize? Check out his website at https://www.profitalize.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this animated episode, Nate Morse, Owner of natemorse.com, shares how he has helped his clients craft and test new offers, market research, discover new markets, and create GTM (Go To Market) Strategies that drive bottom-line results.You will discover:- Who should and should not be marketing on LinkedIn- The single most effective LinkedIn strategy right now- The power of a good profile
Nate Morse knows from experience that consistently securing perfect-fit clients is the best thing you can do for your business. In 2021, studies showed that only 12% of customers believe a company is "Customer First." This means 88% of enterprises have hindrances in client acquisition, retention, and referrals. Nate teaches entrepreneurs effective strategies to attract ideal clients, achieve consistent growth with high-quality customers, identify and remove bottlenecks, and build a fulfilling business.
Want to learn more about Nate Morse's work at natemorse.com? Check out his website at https://www.natemorse.com/ or download his book at https://keys.natemorse.com/bookMentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

In this conscientious episode, Gabriel DeRita, Owner of effectiveconnection.com, shares how he creates an atmosphere of trust and depth that allows individuals and teams to unlock potential and create effective connections with themselves and others.You will discover:- How AI is going to change the world of work- How to change your leadership mindset- How to get the very best out of and for your team
Gabriel DeRita helps leaders and teams transform their lives by aligning with purpose, embracing nuance, and embodying authenticity. Rooted in curiosity, experiential learning, and a spirit of play, before starting his coaching practice in 2019, he held management, sales, and consulting roles in the tech, hospitality, and tourism sectors. He’s coached leaders from Y-Combinator tech startup founders to Fortune 500 management teams at Airbnb, PayPal, LinkedIn, Goldman Sachs, and Gap. In addition, Gabe is a seasoned facilitator and speaker. He’s created and delivered impactful workshops, talks, and retreats virtually and in person worldwide.
Want to learn more about Gabriel DeRita's work at effectiveconnection.com? Check out his website at https://www.effectiveconnection.com/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you’re a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you’re doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz