
Just Get Started with Brian Ondrako
The Just Get Started Podcast is your go-to guide for breaking free from self-doubt, stepping outside your comfort zone, and taking action toward the life and business you truly want. Each episode dives into the real, messy journey of starting something new—whether it's leaving corporate, launching an idea, landing your first clients, or pushing past the mental barriers that try to hold you back.
Through tactical insights and raw, relatable conversations, you'll gain the clarity, confidence, and motivation to stop overthinking and to just get started!
Latest episodes

Oct 14, 2021 • 38min
#188 Daniel Snow on Digital Marketing, Consistency, and Dropping The Ego
Episode 188 features Daniel Snow, CEO and Founder of The Snow Agency, a performance and social media marketing agency that is disrupting the e-commerce landscape for DTC brandsFind Daniel Online:Website: https://thesnowagency.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsnow24/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dapperTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamdansnowAbout Daniel:Daniel Snow is CEO and Founder of The Snow Agency, a performance and social media marketing agency that is disrupting the e-commerce landscape for DTC brands. Daniel is a proven expert having launched and scaled numerous viral e-commerce brands himself over the course of 3.5 years, generating over $50M in revenue, without ever receiving funding or a loan. This entrepreneurial foundation is what inspired Daniel to launch The Snow Agency.Daniel is also the Founder of RAPTV, a passion project for him, which is the largest hip-hop community in the world. RAPTV has reached viral status with over 13M followers across owned channels and generating 250 impressions a week on social media alone. RAPTV builds awareness and cultivates massive followings for large and small hip hop artists alike.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2021 • 45min
#187 Kate Kordsmeier on Being Fearless, Prioritization, and Finding Purpose
Episode 187 features Kate Kordsmeier, Founder, and CEO of the holistic wellness blog Root + Revel, creator of the digital course The Six-Figure Blog Academy, and host of the podcast Success with Soul.Find Kate Online:Website: katekordsmeier.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kate-kordsmeierInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katekordsmeierTwitter: https://twitter.com/katekordsmeierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/katekordsmeierAbout Kate:Hi! I’m Kate Kordsmeier. I'm a writer, educator, creative entrepreneur. I live in Atlanta with my husband, Matt, our two kiddos, Jackson and Gemma, and our 3 fur babies, Scout, Boo, and Finch (yes, like the book!).I left my flourishing freelance writing career (my byline has appeared in over 125 magazines) to start a holistic wellness blog, Root + Revel, which became a multi-six-figure business!I now teach other heart-centered online entrepreneurs how to monetize their blog or online business with sustainable tactics - no burning out, no selling your soul - through my two courses The Six-Figure Blog Academy and 21 Days to Impact.I am also the host of the Success with Soul podcast, and the group coaching program, the Success with Soul Incubator.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, Check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2021 • 55min
#186 David Wood On The Courageous Path To Connection, Confidence, and Leadership
Episode 186 brings back former guest David Wood (episode 144) to discuss his new book, "Name That Mouse: Because The Elephant Isn't The Only Animal In the Room".Learn More About The Book: https://focus.ceo/mouse/David has a special gift for all of the listeners: www.myfocusgift.comFind David Online:Website: http://focus.ceo/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_focusceoInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/_focusceoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExtraordinaryFocuswithDavidWoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/extraordinaryfocusMedium: https://www.facebook.com/playforrealllAbout David:After his life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 Companies, David built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for “life coaching.”Discovering that Shiny-Object-Syndrome is an epidemic among high performers, David coaches rock-star business owners to double revenue, achieve more in less time, and be a more extraordinary entrepreneur, partner, parent, and leader. ........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, Check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2021 • 43min
#185 Hillary Seiler on Financial Education, Consistency, and The Value of Asking Questions
Episode 185 features Hillary Seiler, Certified Financial Education Coach, Author, & SpeakerFind Hillary Online:Website: https://financialfootwork.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-seiler-89137920/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialfootwork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialFTworkYouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCB0vv3OReAAVTP_pP2_wuPQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/financialfootworkAbout Hillary:Hillary Seiler is a Certified Financial Educator (CFEd®) and coach, who teaches people how to win with their money. She is a dynamic and versatile entrepreneur, speaker, author, and certified financial education coach who has spent the last 12 years in the financial literacy space developing curriculum and coaching programs.In 2016 Hillary launched a new financial education program through her first company, Seiler FEC, for pro-athletes which is now in use by 7 NFL teams and hundreds of athletes across the US from all major sports.In early 2020 Hillary founded Financial Footwork, a financial education platform that coach’s people through overcoming the stress and failures that stem from limited to no financial education. Using the athlete mindset, her program translates the strategy of winning at sports, to winning with money. With hundreds of professional athletes and individuals helped through her program, Hillary is fueled by her desire to help consumers train their money as a pro athlete trains for success.On a mission to make financial resources easy to understand and available for everyone. Hillary and her team are constantly pushing the boundaries for making finance digestible and engaging.Hillary believes every single person should have access to financial resources so they can develop and grow wealth. Her engaging speaking style and ease when communicating personal finance are unapparelled. ........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, Check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2021 • 45min
#184 Ken Kladouris on Stillness, Meditation, and Creating a Vision For Your Life
Episode 184 features Ken Kladouris is an esteemed wealth advisor and author of Get There!: Chart Your Course to Financial Abundance and Live the Life You Desire.Find Ken Online:Website: KenKladouris.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-kladouris-mba-cdfa%C2%AE-42612b6/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenkladouris/About Ken:Ken Kladouris is an esteemed wealth advisor and author of Get There!: Chart Your Course to Financial Abundance and Live the Life You Desire. Ken believes life should be lived, by design. Charting his own course in the wealth management industry, Ken earned the respect of his peers and the trust of his clientele. Most recently, he developed an online course entitled “Stillness to Success” which provides a valuable resource for individuals who are ready to create real change in their lives.Ken compiled this course with practical and impactful lessons he extracted from years of his own self-study with a spin that is fresh and relevant to the 2021 world we are all experiencing. The online course includes a series of lessons that are broken out into consecutive modules – each of which begins with a breathing exercise to help individuals become present before they embark on their curriculum. Those who participate in the course can expect to complete it feeling more empowered and better equipped to navigate their personal and professional day-to-day decision-making.Outside of the office, Ken’s love of the ocean led him to pursue sailing. It is there that he also found his passion to give back to the community. In his spare time, he can be found with friends and loved ones aboard a powerboat, sailboat, or at community events.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, Check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2021 • 48min
#183 Jim Kukral on Living a Life of Significance, Impact, and Purpose
Episode 183 features Jim Kukral, Founder of LifeApoc.com. As an almost fifty-year-old successful businessman, husband, and father of two, Jim realized that he needed to spend his remaining days on this planet helping people figure out how to live a life of significance, impact, and purpose.Find Jim Online:Life Apocalypse Website: https://www.lifeapoc.comPersonal Website: https://www.jimkukral.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkukralAbout Jim:For 25-years Jim Kukral has been writing books (10), keynote speaking (150+), and building successful lifestyle businesses as a marketing entrepreneur. But the pandemic and a near-death diagnosis of colon cancer changed everything for Jim in 2020, so he threw away all his past success to start something completely different, a new brand called Life Apocalypse. As an almost fifty-year-old successful businessman, husband, and father of two, Jim realized that he needed to spend his remaining days on this planet helping people figure out how to live a life of significance, impact, and purpose.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, Check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 2021 • 44min
#182 Larry Long Jr. on Sales, Networking, and Building Your Inner Greatness
Episode 181 features Larry Long Jr. who is the Founder and CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of LLJR EnterprisesFind Larry Online:Website: www.larrylongjr.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/longjr7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longjr7Twitter: https://twitter.com/larrylongjrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtHsbn_-WhhtnEtCksm-UhA/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longjr/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@larrylongjr7About Larry:Larry Long Jr is the Founder and CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of LLJR Enterprises, which focuses on sales motivation & inspiration, as well as team training. He is the host of the ‘Midweek Midday Motivational Minute’, and also Co-Founder and Lead Instructor of The Sales Allies, an online sales training course and supportive community designed to uplift the sales community.As a former college athlete (Go Terps! He played baseball for the University of Maryland), Larry is extremely passionate about coaching, and helping professionals take their game to the 'next level'.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, Check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2021 • 49min
#181 Brandon Hakim on How To Become A Better Reader
Episode 181 features Brandon Hakim, Founder of InsiderSchool.com.Check out a free course Brandon has for listeners - https://insiderschool.com/lessonsFind Brandon Online:Website: insiderschool.com/Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/brandonhakimInstagram: instagram.com/brandonhakimYouTube: youtube.com/c/insiderschool.comAbout Brandon:Brandon Hakim is on a mission to give you the education you’ll never get in school.When he was in college, he walks into the dean's office of his University and says “I feel like we’re getting an outdated education.”She says...they're working on it. So he started reading books.One book turned into two. Then into four. Eventually into over 1,000.He’s since helped over 360,000 people learn faster, work more efficiently, and download the wisdom from thousands of pages of books into their brains in a fraction of the time it would take to sit down and read a book.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, Check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2021 • 16min
#180 John Lee Dumas On Writing A Book, Giving Value, and Thinking One Step Ahead
Episode 180 features John Lee Dumas (JLD), the founder & host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring entrepreneurs to help YOU along your entrepreneurial journey!Check out his book, The Common Path To Uncommon Success - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BYZ57TP/Find JLD Online:Website: https://www.eofire.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eofire/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnleedumasTwitter: https://twitter.com/johnleedumasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfzpliAfdjParawJljHo2gFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnleedumas1About JLD:John Lee Dumas is the founder & host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring entrepreneurs to help YOU along your entrepreneurial journey!He's also the author of The Common Path to Uncommon Success, your 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!If you’re tired of spending 90% of your day doing things you don’t enjoy and only 10% doing things you love, then you’re in the right place. His goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you’ve always dreamed of.He's interviewed over 3,000 incredible entrepreneurs, including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, and many more.........Thank you for listening! If you'd like to connect online please feel free to reach out... Brian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2021 • 57min
#179 Dr. Christian Busch on The Serendipity Mindset
Episode 179 features Dr. Christian Busch, Author of The Serendipity Mindset and one of the world’s leading experts on innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and cultivating serendipity.Check out his book, The Serendipity Mindset: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck - https://www.amazon.com/Serendipity-Mindset-Science-Creating-Good/dp/0593086023/Find Christian Online:Website: www.theserendipitymindset.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianwbuschInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian.w.buschTwitter: https://twitter.com/chrisserendipAbout Christian:Prof. Dr. Christian Busch is one of the world’s leading experts on innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and cultivating serendipity. He directs the CGA Global Economy Program at New York University and also teaches at the London School of Economics. Previously, he co-directed the LSE's Innovation Lab and co-founded the Sandbox Network, a global community of young innovators, as well as Leaders on Purpose, an organization convening Fortune 500 CEOs. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Expert Forum, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and among Diplomatic Courier’s "Top 99 Influencers" and the Thinkers50 Radar list of 30 thinkers “most likely to shape the future.” Christian's bestselling book, The Serendipity Mindset (Penguin Random House), has been highlighted as a "wise, exciting, and life-changing book" (Arianna Huffington) and a "bracing and hopeful antidote to a world addicted to efficiency and control" (Daniel Pink) that "offers practical guidance for all" (Paul Polman), and was featured on platforms such as the BBC, Harvard Business Review, and Forbes. His research has been published in world-leading journals such as the Strategic Management Journal, and he regularly speaks at conferences such as TED/TEDx, World Economic Forum, and Financial Times Sustainability Summit.........Thank you for listening! If you'd like to connect online please feel free to reach out... Brian's Now Page: https://www.brianondrako.com/now/Brian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoBrian's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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