
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

Aug 3, 2021 • 53min
#172 Jackie Sanders on Confidence, Commitment, and Evading the Noise
Episode 172 features Jackie Sanders, a visual artist from Raleigh, NC, Podcast Host, and Co-Founder of the Level Up Artist community.Find Jackie Online:Website: https://www.JaclynSanders.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandersjaclyn/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsandersstudio/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEfWvmFXZZ6Z_SW2lMSwCgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jsandersstudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsandersstudioAbout Jackie:Jackie Sanders is an abstract artist based in Raleigh, NC. Her work explores the layering and manipulation of organic and geometric forms as a way to transform life's mundane moments into memorable experiences. She is the co-host of the Art Studio Insights Podcast and the co-founder of the Level Up Artist community.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review 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.

Jul 27, 2021 • 46min
#171 Chris Michael Harris on Ideation, Leverage, and the Stress of Scaling
Episode 171 features Chris Michael Harris (CMH), the founder of StartupU, an interactive, online learning platform that teaches entrepreneurs how to take an idea or an existing business and turn it into a highly successful + profitable company.Find Chris Online:Website: http://chrismichaelharris.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heycmh/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/HeyCMHTwitter: https://twitter.com/heycmhYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartupUFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyCMH/About Chris:Chris Michael Harris (CMH) is the founder of StartupU, an interactive, online learning platform that teaches entrepreneurs how to take an idea or an existing business and turn it into a highly successful + profitable company.Having founded, bootstrapped, and scaled multiple startups to 7+ Figures in his mid-to-late twenties, Chris excels in taking concepts from the idea stage to traction and growth in extremely rapid succession.Chris is the Entrepreneur in Residence for Silicon Valley-based Accelerator Program, Founder InstituteChris is also the host of Entrepreneur Hour, a podcast that has trended as high as Top 5 worldwide on iTunes under Business, Health, and Education.The show has featured many mainstream guests such as Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Guy Kawasaki, Dr. Josh Axe, Marie Forleo, in addition to over 40+ NYT's Best Selling Authors and Thought Leaders in their respective space.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review 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.

Jul 20, 2021 • 1h 4min
#170 Udo Erasmus on Healthy Fats and Oils, Life Energy, and Finding the Starting Point
Episode 170 features Udo Erasmus, a pioneer of the health and wellness industry having created FLAXSEED OIL and the Healthy Oils/Fats Movement.For our listeners, Udo is giving away a free digital download of his book, Total Sexy Health, along with a free mini video course - Get it here - https://udoerasmus.com/justgetstartedFind Udo Online:Website: www.theudo.com and www.udoschoice.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/udo-erasmus-78949314About Udo:The legendary Udo Erasmus is a pioneer of the health and wellness industry having created FLAXSEED OIL and the Healthy Oils/Fats Movement. He is also the co-founder of the UDO’S CHOICE supplement brand, a global leader in cutting-edge health products, selling tens of millions of bottles of healthy oils, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Erasmus invented the methodology and machinery that created the healthy fats/oils industry.Udo is an accomplished author of multiple books including Fats that Heal Fats that Kill that has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide. He has extensive education in Biochemistry and Biology, a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, and has impacted over 5,000,000+ lives by passionately conducting 5,000+ live presentations, 3,000+ media interviews, 1,500 staff training, and traveled to 40+ countries with his message on how to achieve perfect health. Udo is a speaker at Tony Robbins events (on oils) and Deepak Chopra's (on peace,) and has lectured at conferences on five continents.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review 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.

Jul 13, 2021 • 43min
#169 Scott Sunderland on The Power Of The Mind
Episode 169 features Scott Sunderland, Co-Founder and Mind Coach at The Freedom Project.Link to the inspiring video of Scott's time in the hospital in 2001 - https://youtu.be/9DaHg-AUY2oFind Scott Online:Website: https://thefreedomproject222.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomproject222/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXBh02HQI-zOakpDLUhkDmgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/345896626059197?mc_cid=6b921e3092&mc_eid=UNIQIDAbout Scott:In 2001, Scott Sunderland found himself going from a 35-year-old athletic father, husband, and business owner to lying in a hospital bed unable to move. Using visualization techniques over the course of a year, Scott was able to heal himself. However, old limiting beliefs, past traumas, and disempowering mental habits came back to haunt him when, in 2012, he watched his best friend drown in front of his eyes. Blaming himself, he was broken once again. Standing in a room on fire, Scott was faced with running through those flames to end up at the empowered life that he lives now. Today, he shows others how to run through their own flames to find freedom from their own minds and limitations in order to live a life of passion and purpose.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review 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.

Jul 6, 2021 • 36min
#168 Mike Petrakis on App Development, Scaling a Business, and Evaluating Opportunities
Episode 168 features Mike Petrakis, a former D1 runner, entrepreneur, and the Co-Founder, and CEO of Bach. He previously bootstrapped e-commerce businesses in NYC. That scrappy entrepreneurial spirit led him to start BACH, the world's leading platform to plan and book a bachelor/bachelorette party.Find Mike Online:Website: thebach.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-petrakis-a3445453/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebachparty/About Mike:Mike Petrakis is a former D1 runner, entrepreneur, and the Co-Founder, and CEO of Bach. He previously bootstrapped e-commerce businesses in NYC. That scrappy entrepreneurial spirit led him to start BACH, the world's leading platform to plan and book a bachelor/bachelorette party.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review 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.

Jun 29, 2021 • 47min
#167 Jesyka Harris on Breaking Out Of Boxes, Making Decisions, and Structure
Episode 167 features Jesyka Harris, an Attorney, Fashion Model, Human Rights Advocate, and Content Creator based in Los Angeles, CaliforniaFind Jesyka Online:Website: https://unboxedlife.me/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesyka-h-11852953Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesykaharris?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesyka.harris/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MizJesyka/About Jesyka:Jesyka is an Attorney, Fashion Model, Human Rights Advocate, and Content Creator based in Los Angeles, California. With her unique perspective on life, Jesyka’s social media platform and vision grew out of mentoring young women in their educational and career aspirations. Jesyka strives to create genuine content with a greater purpose and a focus on social good and, for this reason; she recently announced the launch of a new nonprofit called “Cause Together” which will provide free media and marketing resources to nonprofits.Jesyka holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a dual BA in International Relations and Communications from the University of Southern California. She lives in Los Angeles with her 2-year-old son and loves to dance, travel and she has lived in 6 different countries.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review 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.

Jun 22, 2021 • 41min
#166 Ben Marcovitz on Understanding Growth, Leadership Development, and our Education System
Episode 166 features Benjamin Marcovitz, a champion for growth, a leadership expert, and the founder and CEO of the Rise InstituteFind Ben Online:Website: https://www.benmarcovitz.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmarcovitz/About Ben:Benjamin Marcovitz is a champion for growth, a leadership expert, and the founder and CEO of the Rise Institute, which advances the understanding that human beings can grow and develop beyond their estimations, and that expecting radical growth from those who struggle can and should be the norm. Using his expertise in consulting work, background in education, and boots-on-the-ground research on human behavior, Marcovitz helps leaders accelerate their work and generate breakthrough performance in their employees. He believes the world will be transformed if people understand and recognize the possibilities for growth within everyone.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review 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.

Jun 15, 2021 • 42min
#165 Hallie Hart on Creating an Exhibition, Painting With Her Hands, and Daily Balance
Episode 165 features Hallie Hart, a global artist that has shown in over twelve countries. She recently exhibited her US Flag exhibition titled “Unity” in her House of Hart gallery in Aspen, Colorado. “Unity” is now a national exhibition and will begin May touring the United States with a Documentary film crew that will capture the backdrop of the cross country exhibition and shares the message of compassion in these divisive times.Find Hallie Online:Website: https://www.houseofhart.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallie-hart-94628124/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofhartart/Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/houseofhartartYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuodB0LjB4cEAHE-7HFOrgFacebook: HOUSEOFHARTARTTikTok: HOUSEOFHARTARTAbout Hallie:Hallie Hart is an American-born artist from New York City. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an M.A. in English Literature. Beyond her passion for creative writing, Hart is deeply engaged in the canon of abstract expressionism. Hart interned for a painter in Holland, sparking a dedication to abstraction that led her to build a name for herself as a prominent international, abstract painter.Aligning with first-generation New York School abstract expressionists such as Jackson Pollock, Hart continues the tradition of gestural expressionism as a tool to channel perceptual experiences into moments; paintings. She sometimes suspends from a catwalk to approach the larger scale paintings from above the canvas, using only her hands to manipulate, flick, splatter, or throw paint. Hart stains unprimed canvases with acrylics with the use of multiple water devices, leaving each piece with a common thread, that of a three-dimensional feel.Hart is a global artist and has shown in over twelve countries. She recently exhibited her US Flag exhibition titled “Unity” in her House of Hart gallery in Aspen, Colorado. “Unity” is now a national exhibition and will begin May touring the United States with a Documentary film crew that will capture the backdrop of the cross country exhibition and shares the message of compassion in these divisive times.Hart is also working towards a solo sculpture and fine art exhibition at the Museo del Parco in Portofino, where she will be inducted as the first American woman at the unveiling in the fall of 2021. Hart will also be represented by the museum at The Florence Biennale 2021.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review 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.

Jun 10, 2021 • 1h 7min
#164 Heath Armstrong on Overcoming Addiction, Cold Plunges, and Taking Action
Episode 164 features Heath Armstrong, an Author, the Co-Founder of Rage Create, and an ECommerce Maniac. He is the creator of Sweet-Ass Affirmations: Motivation for Your Creative Maniac Mind, several Sweet-Ass Journals, and the host of the "Never Stop Peaking" podcastFind Heath Online:Personal Website: https://www.heatharmstrong.comBusiness Website: https://www.ragecreate.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathfistpumps/ About Heath:Heath Armstrong is an Author, the Co-Founder of Rage Create, and an ECommerce Maniac. He is the creator of Sweet-Ass Affirmations: Motivation for Your Creative Maniac Mind, several Sweet-Ass Journals, and the host of the "Never Stop Peaking" podcast.After waking up face-down-pants down in his garage during a rock-bottom breakdown, Heath started adopting the strategies of 100+ creative entrepreneurs that he interviewed around the world with the help of a few magical strangers.In 2016, Heath retired his traditional 'career' in concrete construction, sold all of his belongings, and scaled his bootstrapped e-commerce startup to hit multiple 6-figure months while wearing mostly undies.Since then, he has worked location-independent from over twenty countries, summited the world's largest free-standing volcano, survived rafting the Nile River, witnessed exorcisms in Indonesia, and fallen in love with the culture and experience of East African digital education for children.He is also the co-founder of FbaLeadList.com, SellerSpaceship.com, and a founding partner of Releaf Outings, a nature experience company based in Tennessee.You can read more about him and his current projects at HeathArmstrong.com.........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.

Jun 8, 2021 • 54min
#163 Holly Katz on Finding Your Style through Finding Yourself
Episode 163 features Holly Katz, a Personal Stylist that moves people just like you from feeling fearful to feeling fabulous. Holly’s clients consider her their “style coach”, cheering them on while they elevate their style.Her newest endeavor brings her to podcasting with the all-new Fashion Crimes Podcast where she showcases her talent by giving free fashion advice, inspiration, and humor. Fashion Crimes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fashion-crimes-podcast/id1523111704Find Holly Online:Website: https://www.hollykatzstyling.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollykatzstyle/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollykatzstyling/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVeYCWBb7M62y5-vyxGVK9AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollykatzstylingAbout Holly:If you’re great at a lot of things, but fashion just isn’t one of them, then life just got a whole lot easier for you. Personal stylist, Holly Katz, moves people just like you from feeling fearful to feeling fabulous. Holly’s clients consider her their “style coach”, cheering them on while they elevate their style. Armed with a deep knowledge of garment construction and witty repartee, clients immediately feel at ease throughout the process - from style assessment, closet clean-out to shopping trips. Holly empowers people to prioritize themselves for once.Holly’s career in New York City fashion and clothing production made her an expert in garment construction and design. Relocation to Atlanta led to regular television appearances as one of the top stylists in the south. In addition to personal styling, Holly is a popular public speaker and works with corporations on educating their employees about dress codes and the best business casual practices. Her newest endeavor brings her to podcasting with the all-new Fashion Crimes Podcast where she showcases her talent by giving free fashion advice, inspiration, and humor.........Thank you for listening! I’d appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts if you believe I’ve earned it. - Leave a Review 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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