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Founder's Story

IBH Media
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
Real Estate
Leadership
Cybersecurity
Social Media
Technology
Health Supplements
Covid-19
Content Creation
Mental Health Crisis
Societal Health Issues
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Bitcoin
Lead Generation
Venture Capital
Stress Management
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Supplement Industry

"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 by asking Bill why it is so important for someone to create a will. Bill explains that without one, the court can end up deciding how a person’s assets are distributed, often in ways that may not match what the person actuall... more

Daniel opens the episode by asking Brent about a defining moment at 23, when he closed a $10 million commodities deal after years of work and expected to feel fulfilled. Instead, Brent says he woke up not just hungover, but “emotionally hungover,” re... more

Daniel and Kate open the conversation by reconnecting with Charlie and Courtney and asking whether Charlie’s early Bitcoin story was genius, luck, or simply being early. Charlie says it was a mix of luck, chasing crazy opportunities, and being willin... more

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

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Recent Guests

Charlie Shrem
Bitcoin pioneer and early founder involved in the crypto community
Bitcoin Foundation / early exchanges (contextual)
Episode: Bitcoin Pioneer: I Was Paid 100 Bitcoin An Hour When It Was $10 | Ep. 443 with Charlie Shrem and Courtney Shrem "Prince of Bitcoin"
Courtney Shrem
Partner to Charlie, early participant in Bitcoin ecosystem
EVR (earlier career)
Episode: Bitcoin Pioneer: I Was Paid 100 Bitcoin An Hour When It Was $10 | Ep. 443 with Charlie Shrem and Courtney Shrem "Prince of Bitcoin"
George Dimov
CPA, President of Dimov Tax, built a nationwide CPA firm; expert in tax strategy for ultra high net worth individuals
Dimov Tax
Episode: The Tax Strategy Billionaires Use That Almost Nobody Talks About | Ep. 442 with George Dimov, CPA and President of Dimov Tax
Sky Mitchell
Founder and CEO of Everwild Nordic Spa & Hotels
Everwild Nordic Spa & Hotels
Episode: One Airbnb Condo Turned Into $1 Billion In Real Estate | Ep. 441 with Sky Mitchell Founder and CEO of Everwild Nordic Spa & Hotels
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Spiritual teacher, humanitarian, founder of the Art of Living Foundation
Art of Living Foundation
Episode: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: "Money Cannot Buy A Quiet Mind" | Ep. 440 with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Founder of Art of Living Foundation
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

Hosts

Kate
Host who guides the interview and asks follow-up questions
Ben
Host of Founder's Story

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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Beechy076
    United Statesa month 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 States2 months 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.,
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The Tax Strategy Billionaires Use That Almost Nobody Talks About | Ep. 442 with George Dimov, CPA and President of Dimov Tax
Q: What role does client experience play in growing a tax practice?
Providing an outstanding customer experience, adaptability to different client needs, and reliable, ongoing support are crucial for retention and referrals, especially given the emotional nature of personal tax matters.
The Tax Strategy Billionaires Use That Almost Nobody Talks About | Ep. 442 with George Dimov, CPA and President of Dimov Tax
Q: How do ultra-high-net-worth individuals typically reduce taxes without selling assets?
They use strategies such as borrowing against stock, utilizing loans instead of cashing out, and employing sophisticated structures that defer or minimize tax until liquidity events occur.
The Tax Strategy Billionaires Use That Almost Nobody Talks About | Ep. 442 with George Dimov, CPA and President of Dimov Tax
Q: What do you think is the single most expensive mistake that smart people make around taxes?
Mistakes depend on asset type and income bracket, but a common error is not leveraging allowable deductions and employer-provided benefits—people miss out on real opportunities like cost segregation in real estate or maxing out retirement plan contributions.
One Airbnb Condo Turned Into $1 Billion In Real Estate | Ep. 441 with Sky Mitchell Founder and CEO of Everwild Nordic Spa & Hotels
Q: What role did your partner Tim play in turning this idea into a business?
Tim's willingness to take a risk and his hands-on renovation work complemented Sky's ambition, enabling them to pursue the business when conventional routes were unavailable.
One Airbnb Condo Turned Into $1 Billion In Real Estate | Ep. 441 with Sky Mitchell Founder and CEO of Everwild Nordic Spa & Hotels
Q: How did you fund the first major expansion when traditional banks said no?
I refused to take no as the final answer, negotiated with a broker, used a car refinance to secure a $2 million equity need, then secured a private lender to fund the rest.

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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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Recent guests on Founder's Story include:

1. Charlie Shrem
2. Courtney Shrem
3. George Dimov
4. Sky Mitchell
5. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
6. Cliff Nonnenmacher
7. Christopher Mackin
8. Peter Murphy

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