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Founder's Story

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"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 ever... more

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Daniel opens the episode with the question many people wonder but rarely ask directly: how do the ultra wealthy pay less taxes? George explains that there is a major difference between people earning high income through work and the ultra wealthy who... more

Daniel opens the episode by asking Sky about a major shift in consumer behavior: people wanting fewer material things and more meaningful experiences. Sky agrees, saying “more things, more problems,” and explains that people are increasingly choosing... more

The episode opens with a striking question: why do some of the most successful entrepreneurs have money, achievement, and influence, yet still struggle to sit alone in silence? Gurudev explains that many people have never learned the skill of quietin... more

Daniel opens with a wild movie idea about robots taking over the world, learning human behavior, unionizing, demanding time off, and eventually quitting, forcing humans to return to work. That leads Daniel and Cliff into a broader conversation about ... more

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Recent Guests

Cliff Nonnenmacher
CEO of Franocity, franchise-investment veteran
Franocity
Episode: Franchise Expert: How to Successfully Buy and Sell Boring Businesses | Ep. 439 with Cliff Nonnenmacher CEO of Franocity
Christopher Mackin
Wealth advisor to visionary leaders for 20 years
Independent wealth advisor / author
Episode: He Made the Rich Richer for 20 Years. Then He Walked Away | Ep. 438 with Christopher Mackin WELLTH Advisor
Peter Murphy
CEO of Pocket Prep
Pocket Prep
Episode: The Bootstrap Founder Who Turned $1,800 Into Pocket Prep | Ep. 437 with Peter Murphy CEO of Pocket Prep
Vince Molinari
Founder and CEO of FinTech TV (and FinTech Media Group)
FINTECH.TV / FinTech Media Group
Episode: The Wall Street Veteran Who Bet on Blockchain Before Wall Street Believed | Ep. 436 with Vince Molinari Founder and CEO of FINTECH.TV
Nicole Eckels
Founder of Glasshouse Fragrances
Glasshouse Fragrances
Episode: Why Most Brands Fail When They Try to Crack the U.S. Market | Ep. 435 with Nicole Eckels Founder of Glasshouse Fragrance
Antony Gordon
Founder of Lighthouse Edutainment
Lighthouse Edutainment
Episode: MrBeast's Former Advisor: Social Media Is Brainwashing Millions of Kids | Ep. 434 with Antony Gordon Founder of Lighthouse Edutainment
Stephanie Wittels Wachs
CEO and Co-Founder of Lemonada Media
Lemonada Media
Episode: Everyone Said It Was Too Niche. Then Julia Louis-Dreyfus Signed On | Ep. 433 with Stephanie Wittels Wachs CEO & Co-Founder of Lemonada Media
Shane Ginsberg
CEO of Street Poller Media
Street Poller Media
Episode: He Dropped Out in 8th Grade and Built a Viral Street Interview Empire | Ep. 432 with Shanes Ginsberg CEO of Street Poller
Mark Pincus
Founder of Zynga
Zynga
Episode: Mark Pincus Took Zynga Public Then Named “Worst CEO” in 12 Months Before a $12.7 Billion Acquisition | Ep. 431 with Mark Pincus Founder of Zynga

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Kate
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Ben
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 396 ratings
  • Needs better ad placement

    This content could be valuable but the spacing out of the ads is so distracting I unfortunately can't enjoy it at all. I want to explore the interviews that are here but will likely go elsewhere.

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    Beechy076
    United States25 days ago
  • Too many ads!

    6 commercials in 15 minutes is enough to keep me from listening again - sad

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SallyVVV
    United Statesa month ago
  • PLEASE Reduce the number of ads per show

    This podcast has interesting content, but the amount of ads interrupting each show is a massive turn off.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JD Baldwin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good content, I think?

    Really difficult to get into any flow with ad breaks that happen mid sentence. I understand the business case, but as a listener, it makes it difficult to get value out of an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RoMed2014
    United Statesa month ago
  • too many ADs

    title and sounds are good but contents are week and too many ads. so loose attention and focus but yeah you get it. I remember the ads!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Gil.H
    South Korea2 months ago

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Guests are consistently strong and insightful, with practical takeaways.
The show delivers inspirational, founder-focused stories and actionable strategies.,
Ads are often distracting or too frequent, impacting flow.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Wall Street Veteran Who Bet on Blockchain Before Wall Street Believed | Ep. 436 with Vince Molinari Founder and CEO of FINTECH.TV
Q: Well Vince, what simple quick advice would you give to someone who wants to disrupt an industry like you did?
It takes five times longer and maybe ten times more expense than you think, so you must digest the pain and stay committed, because the path to disruption is a long, resource-intensive journey that rewards persistence.
MrBeast's Former Advisor: Social Media Is Brainwashing Millions of Kids | Ep. 434 with Antony Gordon Founder of Lighthouse Edutainment
Q: Entrepreneurs are building platform designed to maximize engagement. At what point does engagement become exploitation?
Antony responds that Lighthouse focuses on the content and the long-term impact on minds, arguing that many platforms trade short-term attention for moral and psychological costs, and that by changing the content and slowing the pace, we can mitigate exploitation while staying financially viable.
Why Most Brands Fail When They Try to Crack the U.S. Market | Ep. 435 with Nicole Eckels Founder of Glasshouse Fragrance
Q: How did you prepare for entering the U.S. market after years abroad?
She trained and worked in the U.S. market, studied American consumer preferences, learned the competitive landscape, and built a deep understanding of regional nuances across five U.S. submarkets to tailor product fit and pricing.
Why Most Brands Fail When They Try to Crack the U.S. Market | Ep. 435 with Nicole Eckels Founder of Glasshouse Fragrance
Q: What has been the cost of success?
Building Glasshouse has taken a tremendous personal and professional toll, requiring sacrifices in work-life balance, time with her son, and ongoing commitment to growth, but it has also given life purpose, joy, and livelihood.
He Made the Rich Richer for 20 Years. Then He Walked Away | Ep. 438 with Christopher Mackin WELLTH Advisor
Q: Why did you decide to leave a career spent making others wealthier?
A sense of calling to create something greater and a feeling that staying in the previous business would keep me small and limit my impact.

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What is Founder's Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, founder-centric show that pulls back the curtain on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the grittier side of building and scaling businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear founder stories—from bootstrapped startups to high-growth tech ventures—covering early risks, funding challenges, strategic branding, team dynamics, and the mindset needed to persevere through setbacks. Frequent themes include practical lessons on go-to-market strategy, AI and technology adoption in business, the psychology of leadership, coping with rejection, and the long arc of creating value beyond the headline exits. The format tends to mix hard-earned tactical takeaways with personal anecdotes, offering a mix of inspiration and actionable guidance for curr... more

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1. Cliff Nonnenmacher
2. Christopher Mackin
3. Peter Murphy
4. Vince Molinari
5. Nicole Eckels
6. Antony Gordon
7. Stephanie Wittels Wachs
8. Shane Ginsberg

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