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Becoming Self Made

Relay | Mike Michalowicz
Entrepreneurship
Deering Banjo Company
Relay
Business
Digital Courses
Cofertility
Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks
Tim Milgram
1-800-Got-Junk
Savannah Bananas
Online Marketing
Egg Freezing
Healthcare Accessibility
Budgetnista
Tmilly Studio
Jamie Deering
Banana Ball
Dance
Egg Donation
Uber

Becoming Self Made is a video podcast presented by Relay and hosted by Wall Street Journal bestselling author and money expert Mike Michalowicz. Each episode uncovers the real stories behind entrepreneurs who built something from the ground up—and kept going when the stakes got higher. If you're starting a business, scaling a business, or navigating the realities of being a small business owner, t... more

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The greatest competitive advantage in business isn't always your product. Sometimes, it's the community that believes in it.

When Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell first arrived in Sharon Springs, New York, they weren't looking to build a skin... more

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What does it take to lead a family business into its next generation?

For Jamie Deering, becoming CEO of Deering Banjo Company wasn't simply about carrying on a family legacy, it was about earning the opportunity to lead it. Growing up around the fa... more

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What do you do when there’s no blueprint for the career you want? For Tim Milgram, the answer was to create one.

After leaving a promising path in software engineering, Tim pursued a career in dance and filmmaking, eventually building TMilly Studio ... more

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What does it take to build a small business that lasts for more than 15 years in one of the most competitive industries in the world?

For Andrew Ahn, founder of Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks in Los Angeles, the answer starts with family, hard work, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Deering
CEO of Deering Banjo Company
Deering Banjo Company
Episode: How Jamie Deering Took a Family Business Into Its Next Chapter at Deering Banjo Company
Tim Milgram
Director and founder of TMilly Studio
TMilly Studio
Episode: How Tim Milgram Helped Pioneer Dance Cinematography and Built a Creative Empire on His Own Terms
Andrew Ahn
Founder of Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks
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Episode: How Andrew Ahn Turned Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks Into an LA Institution
Tiffany Aliche
Founder of Budgetnista, financial educator
Budgetnista
Episode: Tiffany Aliche: How The Budgetnista Built a Financial Education Business Through Community
Lauren Makler
Co-founder and CEO of Cofertility
Cofertility
Episode: Falling in Love With the Problem: How Lauren Makler Built Cofertility
Yoseph West
CEO and co-founder of Relay
Relay
Episode: Question Everything: Independent Thinking, Hard Lessons & Scaling Smart with Relay’s Yoseph West
Amy Porterfield
Online marketing expert and host of the Amy Porterfield Show
Self-employed/Entrepreneur
Episode: Amy Porterfield's Path to Entrepreneurial Confidence: "Trust Yourself & Go All In”
Donald Miller
Founder and CEO of StoryBrand
StoryBrand
Episode: How Bestselling Author Donald Miller Turned Storytelling into a Framework for Business Success With StoryBrand
Jesse Cole
Co-founder, Savannah Bananas
Savannah Bananas
Episode: Built on Belief: Jesse and Emily Cole on the Savannah Bananas’ Rise from Rejection to Entertainment Revolution

Host

Mike Michalowicz
Host of the show, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and money expert

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Good Content

    As a small business owner, this podcast takes a 700 million dollar business and makes it relatable by highlighting the “Self-Made” journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeorgeL2026
    United States6 months ago
  • Practical, Inspiring, and Truly Self Made

    These podcasts were just great! They were practical, inspirational, and really down to earth. There was so much raw emotion and real true identity, the graph showed this. I enjoyed how Brian spoke about building and then breaking and then rebuilding his business again and again. Jesse and the Savannah Bananas is truly remarkable how they built such an empire out of a failing industry with true athletes! Don was amazing at how relaxed and vulnerable he was. I truly loved the podcast with Yoseph f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bernard Kingston
    United States6 months ago
  • Time well spent

    Mike is a dynamic, engaging interviewer (also speaker & author) that knows how to put profit first in a business. Expect nuggets to be dropped as you’re infotained.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R. Brooker
    Canada8 months ago
  • Fantastic Content

    Mike is super generous and genuine in his expertise!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brennanfit
    United States8 months ago
  • The real story of entrepreneurs

    I couldn’t be any more proud of the show. During every interview I discovered that my own journey is normal and typical. This is the first show, I think, that isn’t about “success porn” and instead is about the real life… the struggles, the highs, the lows, the laughs and the cries

    I felt instant connection with every guest and can’t wait to for more and more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CPA New York
    United States8 months ago

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The format emphasizes honest, sometimes gritty founder journeys rather than shiny success tales.
Host elevates stories with a focus on actionable growth and mindset.
Guests bring real-world accountability and practical takeaways, not just hype.
Listeners appreciate the blend of practical business tactics and personal development insights.

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Falling in Love With the Problem: How Lauren Makler Built Cofertility
Q: From your experience, how important is falling in love with the problem when building a company?
It's crucial; obsessing over the problem guides the long-term direction and, even if the solution changes, the core cause keeps the company focused and adaptable as it scales.
How Brian Scudamore Made $700 into $700M
Q: How did you maintain motivation and guidance for your team?
By painting a clear, compelling future and sharing it with the team, and by aligning on core values and a shared mission, which helped sustain momentum even when the path wasn't obvious.
How Brian Scudamore Made $700 into $700M
Q: What was the turning point that defined the company's growth?
The decisive moment was firing the entire company five years in, taking ownership, and rebuilding with a new culture and the right people, which set the stage for scaling to higher revenues and more sophisticated systems.
How Brian Scudamore Made $700 into $700M
Q: What is 1-800-Got-Junk and how did it begin?
It began with a beat-up truck purchased for $700 and a vision to serve customers with reliable, friendly service, which over time grew into the world's largest junk removal company through relentless chasing of the vision and careful leadership choices.

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This show spotlights raw founder journeys, focusing on how real entrepreneurs build, scale, and lead sustainable businesses. Episodes center on tough early hurdles, mindset shifts, practical growth tactics, and the human side of entrepreneurship—from leveraging partnerships and community to refining messaging and product strategy. A standout pattern is inviting founders, CEOs, and makers who share concrete lessons learned through risk, failure, and perseverance, often tying personal history to business decisions. Listeners can expect candid narratives, actionable frameworks, and a bias toward progressive thinking about growth, leadership, and long-term value over quick wins.

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Recent guests on Becoming Self Made include:

1. Jamie Deering
2. Tim Milgram
3. Andrew Ahn
4. Tiffany Aliche
5. Lauren Makler
6. Yoseph West
7. Amy Porterfield
8. Donald Miller

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