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On The Business Method host Chris Reynolds interviews billionaires, billion dollar founders & the world’s most successful people.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 2min
HP#195 | It’s Not the Idea - It’s the Billion Dollar Execution | Suneera Madani
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Jun 4, 2025 • 2min
HP#194 | Disrupt the Average & Own the Market ~ Ross Buhrdorf
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May 14, 2025 • 40min
Ep.566 | How This Female Founder Built a Billion-Dollar Company by her 35th Birthday ~ Suneera Madhani
Today we’re diving into a conversation about one of the most important shifts happening in business right now. Did you know the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurship and business ownership is actually women? And at the forefront of that movement is today’s guest, a true powerhouse whose story is as inspiring as it is game-changing.
Our guest is Suneera Madhani — a visionary entrepreneur, FinTech innovator, and champion for women in business. Suneera is the trailblazing founder of Worth, a revolutionary platform that uses patent-pending AI technology to help small businesses gain fair access to capital. It’s a bold, brilliant idea that’s leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs everywhere.
But her story didn’t start at the top. Before founding Worth, Suneera built Stax Payments from the ground up, transforming a simple idea into a multibillion-dollar company with over $140 million in recurring revenue. Along the way, she made history as one of the first female CEOs to build a unicorn — a rare feat in the male-dominated world of FinTech.
Her journey is one of resilience, grit, and relentless ambition. From selling credit card machines out of the trunk of a Volkswagen Beetle to being laughed out of boardrooms, she’s faced every challenge head-on and proved the doubters wrong time and again. Today, she’s not only a successful entrepreneur but also an angel investor, advisor to more than a dozen boards, and a sought-after speaker who’s shared her wisdom on some of the world’s biggest stages — from Meta and Harvard Business School to South by Southwest and beyond.
In this episode, we’ll unpack Suneera’s incredible rise, her mission to shatter ceilings for women in business, and the lessons she’s learned while bootstrapping billion-dollar ventures, navigating biases in leadership, and balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with family life.
It’s a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and what it takes to redefine an entire industry — and you’re going to want to hear every word.
Episode Highlights:
00:22:00 Who is Suneera Madhani?
02:30:00 Suneera Madhani's Early Entrepreneurial Journey
05:08:00 The Game-Changing Idea and Rejection
08:22:00 Building a Billion-Dollar Company
14:10:00 Key Components of a Billion-Dollar Business
18:40:00 The Importance of Team and Culture
21:13:00 Building a Winning Team
22:09:00 The Importance of Networking
22:30:00 Hiring Strategies and Challenges
25:41:00 Reflecting on the Journey
31:39:00 Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs
38:50:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Contact Info:
Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/
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Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ep.565 | A $3.9B Exit with HomeAway & His Next Billion-Dollar Venture | Ross Buhrdorf
Listeners, today’s episode is a masterclass in innovation, tech leadership, and entrepreneurship from someone who’s seen it all.
We’re joined by Ross Buhrdorf, one of the foundational figures in the rise of the internet. As the founding CTO of HomeAway, Ross helped scale the company to a $3.9 billion acquisition by Expedia. But that’s only part of the story. Before that, he was at the heart of one of the internet’s earliest search engines—Excite.com—which at one point was bigger than Google.
Now, Ross is back in the arena with his latest venture: ZenBusiness, a mission-driven company helping millions of entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses with confidence and ease.
In this conversation, we go deep on:
What it was like building Excite.com in the early days of the web
How HomeAway scaled into a global platform with billions in valuation
The emotional and mental shifts after a billion-dollar exit
Why Ross believes every human should have access to entrepreneurship
How ZenBusiness is leveling the playing field for small business owners
The tools Ross uses—like NLP and visualization—to set big goals
What he looks for in a winning startup idea and founding team
The most important leadership lessons he’s learned across 3 decades
How to build companies that align with your values, not just your wallet
Whether you’re a founder, a tech enthusiast, or someone dreaming of launching your own business, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways and firsthand wisdom from a true digital pioneer.
Contact Info:
https://www.zenbusiness.com/
ross@zenbusiness.com
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Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 28min
Ep.564 | Special New Years Eve Interview w/ the $50 Billion Man Jay Abraham
Listeners, welcome back to the pod! Today, we have an extraordinary guest—a true business mastermind who has shaped the strategies of some of the world’s most successful companies. Jay Abraham is widely regarded as one of the greatest marketing and business strategists of all time, and he’s here to share his wisdom with us.
Known as the “$50 Billion Man,” Jay has worked with over 10,000 businesses across 1,000 industries, helping them unlock hidden revenue, scale exponentially, and gain a competitive edge. His expertise has influenced Fortune 500 companies, small business owners, and top entrepreneurs looking to maximize their impact and profits.
As the author of The Sticking Point Solution and Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got, Jay has developed powerful frameworks for growth, differentiation, and business success. His insights have transformed industries, and today, we have the privilege of diving deep into his game-changing strategies.
In this episode, we explore:
✅ How Jay measures success at the end of each year
✅ The power of Thinking BIG and how it changes everything
✅ How Jay stays focused in a world full of distractions
✅ The one guiding principle that defines his life and business philosophy
✅ His top advice for acquiring and retaining top talent
✅ Why he believes that “the unexamined business is not worth owning” and how he audits companies for growth
✅ The books that shaped his thinking and success
This conversation is full of proven strategies, deep insights, and practical wisdom that can transform the way you approach business and life.
In addition to his written work, Jay hosts the Breakthroughs at The Beach event, a three-day intensive workshop where business owners receive personalized strategies to unlock significant growth and profitability. The upcoming session is scheduled for May 7-9, 2025.
For more insights from Jay, connect with him on:
🌐 Website: www.abraham.com
📱 Instagram: @realjayabraham
🐦 Twitter/X: @realjayabraham
🔗 LinkedIn: Jay Abraham
Let’s dive in.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 2min
HP#193 | The #1 Secret of Billionaire Founders
Discover the surprising truth behind billionaire founders: they commit for the long haul! Short-term success is a fantasy; real growth takes a decade or more. Explore the key traits that set these visionaries apart, including unwavering dedication and perseverance. Learn how navigating initial challenges can lead to astonishing rewards when you stay focused on your goals. It's a refreshing reminder that patience is often the unsung hero of massive success!

Mar 8, 2025 • 6min
HP#192 | Escape the Victim Trap: How Accountability Transforms Your Life
Discover how shifting from a victim mindset to an accountable one can radically change your life. The discussion explores the emotional and behavioral impacts of these mindsets. Gain insights on transforming relationships and achieving greater success by embracing accountability. Learn practical examples that highlight this powerful shift and inspire you to take control of your life.

Aug 14, 2024 • 9min
HP#191 | Filtering Through the Mind of a Billion-Dollar Woman
Discover the mindset of a billion-dollar entrepreneur as Janice Bryant Howroyd shares her journey. She emphasizes the balance of discipline and joy in harnessing creative chaos. Learn a systematic approach to filtering business ideas, featuring four essential questions for refining concepts. Dive into personal anecdotes on managing distractions and prioritizing valuable projects to enhance productivity and achieve clarity in a fast-paced world. This conversation reveals the relatable human side of a remarkable success story.

Aug 7, 2024 • 12min
HP#190 | BILLIONAIRE EPISODE | From Extreme Poverty to One of the Richest Women in the World Part II
Discover the incredible journey of a woman who rose from extreme poverty to become one of the world's wealthiest individuals. The discussion dives into the profound impact of family support and a positive mindset in overcoming life's hurdles. Transformative insights on resilience reveal how personal history and community shape our perceptions of responsibility. Additionally, the conversation emphasizes the power of mindset in breaking free from poverty, illustrating how our choices in attitude can redefine our paths to success.

Jul 31, 2024 • 6min
HP#189 | From Extreme Poverty to One of the Richest Women in the World
Discover the incredible journey of a woman who rose from extreme poverty in the segregated South to create a billion-dollar company. Born into a large family, she defied odds to become the first black woman to reach such heights. The discussion highlights the transformative power of an abundance mindset instilled by her parents. Hear how determination and dreaming big can shatter barriers, making for a truly inspirational tale.