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Podcast · 267 episodes

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by IBH Media · English

"Founder's Story" by IBH Media isn't a business show. It's the conversation founders don't get to have anywhere else. Think 60 Minutes, but for entrepreneurs. We sit down with the most interesting people in business and go past the highlight reel, past the pitch, past the polished version they give every other podcast. We go into the mud with them. The 2 a.m. doubts. The bet that almost ended everything. The moment they wanted to quit and didn't. You'll hear from household names like Gary V, Codie Sanchez, Rob Dyrdek, and Tom Bilyeu, and just as often from founders you've never heard of who are building something the world needs to know about. Either way, the goal is the same: a real conversation that makes you laugh, makes you think, and sometimes catches you off guard with how much it makes you feel. This is where the story behind the success finally gets told. This is "Founder's Story."

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Doctors Missed His Son's Disease for 20 Years | Ep. 400 with Chuck KnueveChuck Knueve discusses his son’s 20-year delay in being diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, and argues for earlier recognition/testing and better medical guideline implementation.20 May 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
He Built a $130M Company That Changes How You Sound | Ep. 399 with Shawn Zhang CTO and Co-Founder of SanasSanas’ origin and growth—using AI to translate accents so people aren’t penalized for how they sound; plus lessons on building a $130M company, the future of education with AI, and how AI changes…18 May 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
How Trauma Built KIND to a $5B Exit | Ep. 398 with Daniel Lubetzky Founder of KIND SnacksDaniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks, explains how trauma and repeated failure shaped KIND’s culture and growth, why entrepreneurs must perfect products before promoting, and how “kindness” and…15 May 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
"AI Isn't Under Control": The Founder Solving a $20 Trillion Problem | Ep. 397 with Brandon Card CEO of Terzo AITerzo AI’s CEO Brandon Card argues that enterprises can’t rely on generic AI/LLMs for contract and financial-document processing because contracts are treated as PDFs in SharePoint, leading to…13 May 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
The CEO Who Predicted Bitcoin, AI, and What's Coming Next | Ep. 396 with Sam Tabar CEO of Bit Digital (BTBT) and White Fiber (WYFI)Sam Tabar, CEO of Bit Digital (BTBT) and White Fiber (WYFI), explains why he predicted Bitcoin, Ethereum, and AI/data-center trends early, contrasts Bitcoin vs gold, and discusses future risks…11 May 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
They Already Wrote My Obituary. I'm 87 and Not Done Yet | Ep. 395 with Maury PovichMaury Povich reflects on how his 1990s–early 2000s daytime talk show helped create modern reality TV, centered on high-stakes “themes” like paternity tests, lie detectors, and “out-of-control…8 May 2026 · 39 min · 19 chapters
He Raised $350M to Rent Roofs: The 1 Sales Rule That Built It | Ep. 394 with John Witchel CEO & Co-Founder of King EnergyWhy solar (plus batteries) is already the practical answer to rising energy costs, and how King Energy makes solar work for multi-tenant commercial buildings by solving the “split incentive” problem.4 May 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
She Trained Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci and This Is What Actually Works | Ep. 393 with Monique Eastwood Founder of Eastwood Fit AppMonique Eastwood (Eastwood Fit App founder) explains how she trains clients for film and press, arguing that real transformations come from consistency, athletic movement skills, core strength, and…1 May 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
From Rock Bottom to 2 Exits and a New Brand Built on Discipline | Ep. 392 with Michael Chernow Founder of Kreatures of HabitMichael Chernow (Creatures of Habit founder) discusses “rock bottom” recovery, building businesses through discipline and positive habits, and using personal branding to scale.27 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
The Dark Side of Building a Healthcare System That Works | Ep. 391 with Harry DiFrancesco Founder & CEO of Carda HealthWhy US healthcare is “reactive” and rewards sick care, and how Carda Health tries to fix chronic disease follow-up by making preventative lifestyle/behavior-change programs accessible (especially…24 Apr 2026 · 21 min · 11 chapters
The Elon Musk Playbook, Space Mining, and the Next Wave Nobody Sees Yet | Ep. 390 with Eric Jorgenson CEO of Scribe MediaEric Jorgenson (CEO of Scribe Media) explains his book “The Elon Musk Playbook,” arguing Elon Musk’s “secret sauce” is mission-driven purpose, high-risk execution, and talent attraction; he also…20 Apr 2026 · 24 min · 12 chapters
Why Most Celebrity Brands Fail and How I Built High Level Science Instead | Ep. 389 with Ashley Parker Angel Co-founder of High Level ScienceAshley Parker Angel explains why celebrity-branded products often fail, then details how he built “High Level Science,” a medical-grade supplement company, using credibility, research, and real-world…17 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
David Grutman: From Bartender to Miami’s Nightlife King | Ep. 338David Grutman, Miami nightlife/restaurant entrepreneur, discusses building relationships by adding value, designing “once-in-a-lifetime” hospitality experiences, and scaling brands through details,…13 Apr 2026 · 19 min · 13 chapters
Mark Manson: The Subtle Art of Building a 20 Million Copy Empire | Ep. 337Mark Manson discusses nostalgia for early internet gaming, how to handle anxiety from online criticism, why social media is both valuable and harmful, and how he built (and rebuilt) his content…10 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
She Built the Well-Being Strategy for the CIA. Here Is What Every Company Is Missing | Ep. 336 with Dr. Jennifer PosaOrganizational well-being as a strategy for peak performance—how leaders should blend human judgment with AI/technology, build psychological safety, and treat well-being as holistic (not just…6 Apr 2026 · 37 min · 13 chapters
What Are You Running From? David Begnaud on Truth, Trauma, and the Oprah Interview | Ep 335 with David Begnaud Founder & CEO of Do Good CrewDavid Begnaud (Do Good Crew) discusses how “belief” from key people shaped his life, how he came out publicly, and how his journalism evolved from disaster coverage into “do-good” storytelling that…2 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
Why Payments Were Broken and How One Founder Fixed It | Ep. 334 with Thomas Aronica Founder and CEO of Biller GeniePayments were “broken” because SMBs had to do payment and accounting work twice—swipe at the point of sale, then manually enter receipts/invoices into QuickBooks.1 Apr 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
He Tried Hundreds of Jobs So You Don’t Waste 10 Years in the Wrong One | Ep. 333 with Gabriel DeSanti Content Creator & Founder of StajGabriel DeSanti’s “world’s longest resume” content—he job-shadows hundreds of careers to help viewers find a path without wasting years, plus his business Staj (a job-shadowing marketplace).31 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 15 chapters
She Built a Luxury Brand With No Money, No Investors, and Instagram | Ep. 332 with Geeorgie Crossley Founder of GeeGee CollectionGeeorgie Crossley (GG Collection) explains how she built a luxury fashion brand from scratch during COVID using Instagram, focusing on hand-designed/hand-woven fabrics, traditional craftsmanship, and…30 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 12 chapters
The Real Reason You Can’t Focus and What to Do About It | Ep. 331 with Nir Eyal NYT Best Selling AuthorWhy you can’t focus, and how limiting beliefs shape attention, motivation, pain, and behavior; replacing them with liberating beliefs using “mental contrasting” and belief revision (not “manifesting”…27 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 17 chapters
He Left Goldman. Then He Built a $40 Million Real Estate Platform | Ep. 330 with Alex Blackwood Co-founder of mogulAlex Blackwood (Mogul co-founder/CEO) discusses how AI should be applied to real estate investing (agentic workflows after purchase agreement), why real estate is less vulnerable to AI “doom loops,”…26 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
The B2B Creator Economy Is Wide Open and Nobody Knows Pricing Yet | Ep 329 with David Walsh Founder & CEO of LimelightB2B creator economy on LinkedIn—how Limelight built a marketplace, how pricing works (still “wild west”), and how brands should measure performance-based creator marketing.25 Mar 2026 · 25 min · 12 chapters
The Hidden Compliance Wall That Blocks Small Businesses From Big Contracts | Ep. 328 with Kandace Swaisland Founder of KAKSCORPThe Hidden Compliance Wall That Blocks Small Businesses From Big Contracts24 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
Why Great Hires Fail and How to Fix Talent Market Fit | Ep. 327 with Deepali Vyas of Founder & CEO, Vyas Media & 'The Elite Recruiter'In this episode, Daniel Robbins interviews Deepali Vyas, who shares insights on hiring dynamics, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and the evolving roles at the CEO and C-suite levels as…24 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters