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Founder's Story

IBH Media
Entrepreneurship
Business Growth
Artificial Intelligence
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Fear Of Starting
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E-Commerce
Customer Acquisition
Global AI Council
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2024 Business Growth
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Self-Talk
AI Technology
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Healthcare
Women Entrepreneurs
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Founder’s Story” by IBH Media isn’t just a show—it’s a mission. We spotlight extraordinary, iconic, and undiscovered entrepreneurs who’ve built, scaled, and led with purpose. From tech titans to tenacious underdogs, every episode dives deep into the resilience, creativity, and grit that define true leadership.You’ll hear from household names like Gary V, Codie Sanchez, Rob Dyrdek, and Tom Bilyeu—b... more

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Leah Solivan, the Managing Director of Precedent.vc, explains that acquisitions are emotional and overwhelming, and that “you can’t sell a company, it has to be bought,” even though TaskRabbit still ran a banker led process. She recounts how IKEA was... more

Daniel Robbins interviews Mandy Morris about emotional intelligence, boundaries, burnout, and the neuroscience of regulation for founders and leaders. Mandy breaks down why executives often avoid EQ because they think it means talking about feelings,... more

Daniel Robbins interviews Bob Nienaber, the Founder and CEO of BenefitRFP, about how founders should think about retirement planning, executive compensation, and retention strategies as a company scales. Bob explains the mechanics and intent behind e... more

Daniel Robbins interviews Wombi Rose about building Lovepop, the company that revolutionized greeting cards with Slicegami, a fusion of kirigami and ship design software. The conversation covers Lovepop’s mission to create one billion magical moments... more

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Recent Guests

Mandy Morris
Executive Psychology Coach and Co-founder of SoFree
SoFree
Episode: Burnout Is a Nervous System Problem Not a Productivity Problem | Ep. 323 with Mandy Morris Executive Psychology Coach and Co-founder of SoFree
Bob Nienaber
Founder and CEO of BenefitRFP
BenefitRFP (Simplicity Group)
Episode: How to Keep Key Leaders Without Raising Salaries (And Why It Can Profit the Company) | Ep. 322 with Bob Nienaber Founder and CEO of BenefitRFP
Wombi Rose
Co-Founder and CEO of Lovepop
Lovepop
Episode: The $1M Shark Tank Surge and the Product Test That Changed Everything | Ep. 321 with Wombi Rose Co-Founder and CEO of Lovepop
Stephen Fishbach
Former reality TV contestant and best-selling author of Escape!
Author and reality TV figure
Episode: Stephen Fishbach: The Truth About Reality TV (It’s Real, But Not What You Think) | Ep. 320 with Stephen Fishbach Best Selling Author of Escape!
Jake Chapman
Managing Director, Marque Ventures
Marque Ventures
Episode: The Future of Space and Startups: Where Smart Investors Are Betting Next | Ep 319 with Jake Chapman Managing Director of Marque Ventures
Steven Lovett
Founder/CEO of Principled Consulting Services
Principled Consulting Services
Episode: He Helps Executives Go From Good to Great and His First Move Is Radical | Ep. 318 with Steven Lovett Founder/CEO of Principled Consulting Services
KeyAnna Schmiedl
Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman
Workhuman
Episode: The Costly Mistake Leaders Are Making Right Now | Ep 313 with KeyAnna Schmiedl Chief Human Experience Officer of Workhuman
Mina Haque
CEO of Tony Roma
Tony Roma
Episode: The Attorney CEO: How I’m Saving A 54-Year-Old Legacy Brand | Ep. 307 with Mina Haque CEO of Tony Roma
Siddhartha Kunti
Founder of Studio SK, exploring the digitization of scent
Studio SK
Episode: The Sense That Controls Your Emotions—And Why Tech Is Finally Hacking It | Ep 305 with Siddhartha Kunti Founder of Studio SK

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • If you are searching for actionable growth strategies rather than just fluff, Founder's Story is currently the top rated business podcast in my rotation. While many shows focus on vague inspiration, this podcast dives deep into the specific marketing tactics and sales frameworks that actually drive revenue.

    I specifically recommend this for B2B founders and product managers who are trying to find product-market fit. The host avoids the usual generic advice and instead provides a clear playbook ... more

    Podchaser
    5
    danrobbins04
    3 months ago
  • Learned a lot about AI tools

    I’ve been listening to gain knowledge on my ai tools I need to implement. Been learning and enjoy the content. Interviews are not boring which I like.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank4biz
    United States8 months ago
  • A Must-Listen for Any Entrepreneur

    The Founder's Story podcast is a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice for anyone navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Business is hard, but Daniel makes it easier. Each episode dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned by founders from diverse industries. It’s what we all need to know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lavhill
    United States8 months ago
  • All day business obsessed

    I have to say since I became an entrepreneur last year I’ve been just hyper focused on reading every book and listening to every show that I can to gain information. I do enjoy this show because I feel like I get some good tangible id bits here and there. Also seems like a pretty diverse industries of people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Basketball4life28
    United States8 months ago
  • Like as much as DOAC

    I always have really liked diary of a CEO and the style that he has is great for listening. I’ve also enjoyed this show just as much. I like how they are different perspectives and different interviewing styles. Highly recommend both.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lovepods14
    United States8 months ago

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How to Keep Key Leaders Without Raising Salaries (And Why It Can Profit the Company) | Ep. 322 with Bob Nienaber Founder and CEO of BenefitRFP
Q: Why is funding important when offering executive benefit plans?
Funding ensures promises are real and enforceable; unfunded phantom stock plans often fail and can become a costly obligation for the company down the line.
How to Keep Key Leaders Without Raising Salaries (And Why It Can Profit the Company) | Ep. 322 with Bob Nienaber Founder and CEO of BenefitRFP
Q: What size does a company need to get to before considering executive benefits and retention plans?
Typically companies around $200 million in annual revenue see the most consistent demand, but smaller firms with one or two critical leaders can benefit from tailored, non-qualified plans to protect key talent.
He Helps Executives Go From Good to Great and His First Move Is Radical | Ep. 318 with Steven Lovett Founder/CEO of Principled Consulting Services
Q: When you moved from corporate to founder, did you fall into a trap you learned from and now warn others about?
Yes, recognizing the trap of clinging to legacy systems and calendars; instead, advocate for blowing up existing models and recomposing how work is organized to enable future-focused outcomes.
He Helps Executives Go From Good to Great and His First Move Is Radical | Ep. 318 with Steven Lovett Founder/CEO of Principled Consulting Services
Q: So Steven, if I want to go from operational excellence to strategic thinking, what is that one thing I need to do?
Identify the gap and actively reframe how you structure work and time usage, moving beyond optimizing current processes to imagining and testing a fundamentally different model that aligns with tomorrow's strategic goals.
The $1M Shark Tank Surge and the Product Test That Changed Everything | Ep. 321 with Wombi Rose Co-Founder and CEO of Lovepop
Q: What was the feeling on stage during Shark Tank?
We were nervous before entering, but once in front of the sharks the moment became calmer as we started talking about the business, and the familiarity of the situation helped us focus on the core story that Lovepop was built to tell, which ultimately led to a deal with Kevin.

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Business founders, investors, and operators tell hard-won stories of resilience, growth, and strategy across a wide range of industries. Guests share unconventional paths, from bootstrapping to high-stakes exits, and discuss mindset shifts, leadership, branding, technology, and the human side of building enduring ventures. Listeners can expect practical takeaways on scaling, storytelling in marketing, managing change, and navigating ethical and operational challenges. The show often features actionable tactics, real-world failures and pivots, and interviews that blend tactical guidance with inspirational narratives, making it valuable for current and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking concrete insights and motivation.

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1. Mandy Morris
2. Bob Nienaber
3. Wombi Rose
4. Stephen Fishbach
5. Jake Chapman
6. Steven Lovett
7. KeyAnna Schmiedl
8. Mina Haque

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