The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

In this social episode, Rob Giardinelli, Founder of Event Mindset, shares how he, as an introvert, has mastered attending events and helping others create the most impactful events. If you're an introvert who struggles to embrace and enjoy social situations, or you lead introverts on your team and want to know how to unlock the power of an introvert, you don't want to miss this episode.You will discover:- Why introverts and extraverts need each other, and what happens if you get the balance wrong- The superpower every introvert has, whether they know it or not- How to begin and end any conversation with ease.
Event Mindset Founder Rob Giardinelli is an introvert who has spent the past 15 years attending over 2,000 business, social, and networking events. Before this, Rob spent 16 years in the technology industry in various national and global client-facing roles. Along the way, he has learned that the key to any successful event is having a mix of introverts and extroverts. Rob founded Event Mindset to empower others to realize that they do not have to be the life of the party to belong, make a positive impact, and have fun at business, social, or networking events.
Want to learn more about Rob Giardinelli's work at Event Mindset? Check out his website at https://eventmindset.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 amplified episode, Andrew Murdoch, Founder of YT Era, shares how he helps crazy-busy founders get their message on YouTube. If your marketing is struggling to get you in front of the right people at the right time, you won't want to miss this episode.You will discover:- The biggest mistake you don't want to make with YouTube marketing- What types of businesses should and shouldn't use YouTube for their marketing- The best way to generate high-quality leads with YouTube
After reaching a low point in 2018 and discovering the transformative power of YouTube content, Andrew Murdoch founded YT Era, a full-service YouTube marketing solution for businesses and entrepreneurs. At rock bottom, he turned to YouTube videos for self-improvement and succeeded in boosting his mindset, finances, and health. Today, the YT Era amplifies the world’s most considerable solutions by changing how businesses and entrepreneurs do marketing. Andrew helps entrepreneurs clone themselves to explode their awareness, credibility, authority, reach, influence, and sales by ALWAYS putting their Viewers first!
Want to learn more about Andrew Murdoch's work at YT Era? Check out his website at ytforfree.comMentioned 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 conscious episode, John Lamy, co-founder of The Globally Conscious Leader, shares how he and his business partner coach globally conscious leaders to live out their values and create a positive impact on the world around them. This episode will tremendously help any founder or CEO who feels like they are facing headwinds that are getting stronger every day.You will discover:- 2 of the most common challenges CEOs face and how to overcome them- The #1 strategic question you should be asking- The advantages of a coached peer group over a private coaching relationship
John Lamy is a seasoned leader, consultant, and strategic thinker. He has a proven track record in transforming leadership approaches and business outcomes. With a foundation in engineering from MIT and an MBA from Cornell, John’s educational background sets the stage for his work in leadership development. John’s approach to leadership training emphasizes the importance of ethics, core values, and strategic thinking. John’s work equips leaders and organizations with the tools and the mindset necessary to effectively navigate the complexities of the global business landscape while developing and expanding their individual global consciousness.
Want to learn more about John Lamy's work at The Globally Conscious Leader? Check out his website at https://thegloballyconsciousleader.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 collaborative episode, Tanya Fox, Owner of Fox Talks Business, shares the lessons she has learned the hard way–trying to do it all on her own–and how she helps entrepreneurs rekindle their passion through effective collaboration. If you're a few years into your business and you're burned out, and you find yourself asking, "What was I thinking starting this organization?" then you won't want to miss this episode!You will discover:- The real reason for collaboration- Who collaboration can help the most- How to structure a collaboration for success BEFORE you start
Tanya Fox is an entrepreneur who has succeeded and failed over the past 26 years. She has owned various businesses, including retail, service, and franchise. Tanya knows the best way to remember something is to have a good time while learning it. This is why she brings stories and lots of laughter to each engagement. She loves teaching and speaking about collaborations and business strategy on stage, with clients, and on her weekly podcast. She helps entrepreneurs find passion, collaborate, grow profit, & fall in love with their business again.
Want to learn more about Tanya Fox's work at Fox Talks Business? Check out her website at https://www.foxtalksbusiness.com/ and get a copy of her book, How to Collaborate: A Small Business Guide to Increase Profits, Build Relationships, and Stop Doing It All By Yourself, at https://amzn.to/4hylzUvMentioned 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 whole-hearted episode, Sonya Corkery, Owner of Clear Plan Consulting Pty Ltd, shares how she has used her over 15 years of experience in commercial banking and financial planning to help entrepreneurs live healthier, happier lives by building healthier, more profitable businesses.You will discover:- How the health of your business has a direct impact on your health- Why is it so hard for founders to separate themselves from their business- How to understand and overcome the dark, scary messiness inside your business
Sonya Corkery is a business owner, wife, and mother who helps empower fellow business owners to take control of their enterprises and design their desired lives. With over 15 years of experience as a business owner and a commercial lending, banking, and financial planning background, Sonya now offers a professional speaking service to empower business leaders and entrepreneurs. Her journey from founding a successful business to building Clearplan Consulting has equipped her with unique insights into using business as a vehicle for personal success. 
Want to learn more about Sonya Corkery's work at Clear Plan Consulting Pty Ltd? Check out her website at https://clearplanconsulting.com.au/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 compelling episode, Robert Hunt, CEO of REF Dallas, shares how he has helped founders and leaders take full accountability for their lives, success, and happiness for over ten years. You won't want to miss this episode if you have used the words but or can't in the last week.You will discover:- What true accountability is- How accountability and responsibility differ and why accountability is far more powerful- The only way to create accountability in your company
Robert J. Hunt is "The Accountability Guy." He is a business owner in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, area and helps leaders remove the things that keep them from being their best. He has run CEO Groups in DFW for over ten years and brings that experience and wisdom to help people reach their goals. He is deeply committed to leadership coaching. This aspect of his work allows for a more personalized approach, where he can engage one-on-one with leaders like you, emphasizing accountability and the pursuit of excellence.
Want to learn more about Robert Hunt's work at REF Dallas? You can grab a copy of his book at nobodycaresbook.com and check out his website at https://refdallas.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 episode, Jim Schleckser, CEO of The CEO Project, shares how he and his team have helped thousands of CEOs create exponentially more success by doing less. If you are the CEO of a business or nonprofit with more than 50 employees, this episode is a must-watch/listen.You will discover:- the #1 job every CEO must do- why "peanut buttering" is nothing more than a strategy for exhaustion and mediocrity- how to put on your Architect Hat to build a world-class business (model)
Jim Schleckser is the Founder & CEO of The CEO Project, a renowned executive coaching company specializing in high-revenue entrepreneurs. Jim offers a distinctive CEO coaching program that combines peer group discussions with personalized one-on-one coaching sessions led by former CEOs. He advocates for the "Lazy CEO," emphasizing efficient delegation and time management as essential traits for successful leadership. Jim hosts The Lazy CEO Podcast, a successful podcast focusing on entrepreneurship and CEO leadership, providing valuable insights to a broad audience. 
Want to learn more about Jim Schleckser's work at The CEO Project? Get a copy of his book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3AmUJxH and check out his website at https://theceoproject.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 distinguished episode, Cecile Peterkin, Founder of The Leadership Coaching Centre, shares how she helps aspiring entrepreneurs and Dissatisfied Employees find their best path to fulfillment.You will discover:- How to determine if you should find another job or create one as an entrepreneur- How to identify and eliminate the root cause of your frustration at work- Why your future hinges on your "why" and how to create clarity around it
Cecile Peterkin is the Founder & Chief Transformation Strategist at the Leadership Coaching Centre. She has 22+ years of expertise as a distinguished confidence coach & mentor, helping 1,000+ professionals & aspiring entrepreneurs unleash their unique strengths, pivot with purpose & craft legacy careers. She balances authority with compassion, cultivating a leadership style that is human-centric and dynamic. This not only guides her interactions but shapes the empowering & inclusive environments she’s committed to creating.
Want to learn more about Cecile Peterkin's work at The Leadership Coaching Centre? Check out her website at https://leadershipcoachingcentre.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 intuitive episode, Fran Gallaher, Owner of Really Flourish LLC, shares how she lost touch with her intuition and what it cost her. She also shares how she got it back and how she's now helped thousands of CEOs, executives, and leaders regain their intuition and weave it seamlessly into their individual and team-based decision-making.You will discover:- What intuition is and the severe cost of ignoring it- Why we lose touch with our intuition and how to get it back- How to exercise intuition in a healthy team environment
Fran Gallaher is an Intuitive Leadership Coach working at the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and the practical. Fran assists executives of 7-figure businesses in making better decisions using the power of intuition to access critical and otherwise inaccessible information, drive innovation, increase confidence—especially regarding their executive hires—and avoid leadership fails. Fran uses her intuition to bring information to her clients to establish rapport quickly, shorten the coaching process, and make it extraordinarily personal, powerful, and, most importantly, effective.
Want to learn more about Fran Gallaher's work at Really Flourish LLC? Check out her website at https://www.reallyflourish.com/ or connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frangallaher/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 high-leverage episode, John Burdett, President & CEO of Fast Slow Motion, shares how he has leveraged his passion for helping businesses scale to help 1,000 companies implement game-changing technology to accelerate their growth rapidly. If you're frustrated with your CRM, if you've been running your company without one, or if you're thinking about building your own, DO NOT miss out on the wisdom he shares in this fantastic episode.You will discover:- When to implement a CRM and how to choose the right one- How to plan for an immediate implementation and improve it over time- Why almost no one should build their own CRM from scratch
John Burdett's entrepreneurial journey started with a pivotal realization: his passion lies in helping others build their businesses using scalable systems and processes. John's approach to entrepreneurship is grounded in practical wisdom. His current business, Fast Slow Motion, specializes in helping clients grow using scalable processes built on platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot. With over 1,900 projects completed for almost 1000 clients across various industries, John's journey is a treasure trove of practical wisdom, from bootstrapping businesses to achieving exponential growth without compromising quality.
Want to learn more about John Burdett's work at Fast Slow Motion? Check out his website at https://www.fastslowmotion.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