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Proven Podcast

Charles Schwartz
Entrepreneurship
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Welcome to the Proven Podcast, where it does not matter what you think, only what you can prove.

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John R. Miles graduated from the Naval Academy and spent years supporting special operations teams, including SEAL units, on ships and in high-risk missions. He later ran technology teams at Dell and Lowe's, and he now writes books and hosts the Pass... more

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Michael Ramsey co-founded Strong Pilates seven years ago. It now has 120 locations in 15 countries and brings in about $75 million a year. He opened his first franchise at 26 and later sold his stake in six of them, so he has seen both sides of the m... more

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Charles goes one on one with David Goldhill, founder and CEO of Sesame, former president of television at Universal Studios, and author of Catastrophic Care, to tear apart why American healthcare costs so much and what it would actually take to fix i... more

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Charles sits down with Mark Roberge, tech entrepreneur, Harvard Business School professor, and founding Chief Revenue Officer of HubSpot, to break down what AI is actually doing to sales, scaling, and the way companies get built.

From the real numb... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Ramsey
Co-founder of Strong Pilates
Strong Pilates
Episode: Franchising Secrets Behind $60M+ Net Revenue, Growth Without Guesswork - Michael Ramsey
David Goldhill
Founder and CEO of Sesame Care
Sesame Care
Episode: Healthcare Fixed: No Insurance Needed, Same Doctors, 60% Less - David Goldhill
Mark Roberge
Managing Director at Stage 2 Capital, Professor at Harvard Business School, author
Stage 2 Capital; Harvard Business School
Episode: The Science of Scaling & AI - Mark Roberge
Garrett Gunderson
Guest on the show, author and financial educator
Garrett Gunderson (personal brand)
Episode: The Daily Habits Behind Endless Income - Garrett Gunderson
Jeff Byers
CEO and co-founder of Momentous
Momentous
Episode: How to Make Customers Instantly Trust You & Your Product - Jeff Byers
Cem Atik
German operator who generated $2B+ revenue by buying, scaling, and exiting SaaS and ecommerce businesses
Episode: Generated $2.5B With Performance Marketing - Cem Atik
Victor Damasio
Brazilian attorney turned mentor and entrepreneur
Victor Damasio / Vita de Mentor (Mentor Life)
Episode: How the Mentor of Mentors Monetizes Expertise - Victor Damasio
Joe Spector
Founder and CEO of Dutch; former co-founder of Hims and Hers
Dutch; Hims and Hers
Episode: Disrupting Pet Care, Saving You Thousands - Joe Spector
MK Palmore
Cybersecurity expert; former FBI agent; consulting leader at Apogee Global RMS
Apogee Global RMS
Episode: FBI Cyber Expert Saves Your Business - M.K. Palmore

Host

Charles
Host of Proven Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 339 ratings
  • Listen to the people you’re interviewing

    I found this podcast because of the speaker. I was interested in the topic of healthcare system reform and Sesame. Whenever the guest (David Goldhill) talked, it was awesome. I almost followed the podcast, but then Charles added to the conversation about the cost and personal responsibility for health by saying, “I get my blood checked every month; don’t put anything white into your mouth.” And “Maybe you should also just not go through the McDonald’s drive-through”. Gross. Can’t even finish the... more

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    Laura from Ohio
    United States5 days ago
  • Urg

    The hosts grammar is so bad I can’t even listen and take his “knowledge” seriously

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    Happy Head@@6
    United States7 days ago
  • One long infomercial

    Just tried to listen to the whole episode about fat loss and there was literally no concrete advice! Just a lot of flower words!

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    pinacoda@67
    United States9 days ago
  • Thank you

    Excellent

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    5
    so so good🍞🥬🥒🍅🧀
    United States2 months ago
  • Great listen!

    Very valuable. Definitely recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChristianT326
    United States8 months ago

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Charles asks deep questions and pushes guests to share actionable takeaways.
Listeners appreciate practical, no-nonsense insights from real operators.
Quality interviews with a consistent focus on growth and execution.

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Franchising Secrets Behind $60M+ Net Revenue, Growth Without Guesswork - Michael Ramsey
Q: What are the top five mistakes new franchisees make and how can they be avoided?
The five key mistakes include neglecting pre-sale and marketing, overemphasizing fit-out without sufficient sales groundwork, failing to secure external financial advice, underestimating required capital reserves, and not validating unit economics or scalability through current franchisees.
How to Make Customers Instantly Trust You & Your Product - Jeff Byers
Q: What are the core pillars of Momentous that justify its premium positioning?
The core pillars are a science-backed, curated portfolio; rigorous sourcing and traceability; and uncompromising quality that is verified by testing every batch, which together build trust and allow Momentous to warrant its products with confidence.
Generated $2.5B With Performance Marketing - Cem Atik
Q: What channels tend to yield the highest ROI for growth and exits, and how should founders invest there?
Organic content on LinkedIn and Reddit tends to outperform paid on a cost basis, especially when messaging focuses on pain points and outcomes; combine with targeted ads and robust onboarding to accelerate conversions.
Generated $2.5B With Performance Marketing - Cem Atik
Q: What are the most effective strategies to test offers and growth angles before a full scale?
Run multiple A/B tests with different onboarding flows, free trials, and value-based messaging; use data dashboards to monitor CAC, LTV, and churn, then iterate quickly to identify winning combinations.
Generated $2.5B With Performance Marketing - Cem Atik
Q: What do you look for when evaluating a potential SaaS or e‑commerce acquisition?
Prioritize strong unit economics, a lean cost structure, a clear path to profitability, and evidence of demand that can be scaled with the right offers and operational improvements.

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What is Proven Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on practical growth, go-to-market strategy, and leadership in high-stakes environments, with frequent deep dives into AI, scaling, and performance-driven execution. Episodes blend actionable frameworks, real-world anecdotes, and risk-aware perspectives from founders, operators, and experts across technology, finance, and wellness. A standout is its ability to translate complex concepts into repeatable playbooks—whether accelerating revenue with AI, structuring tax-optimized exits, or building trusted brands in skeptical markets. The format often emphasizes candid lessons from scaling businesses, high-integrity leadership, and the human side of entrepreneurship, making it valuable for listeners who want competit... more

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1. Michael Ramsey
2. David Goldhill
3. Mark Roberge
4. Garrett Gunderson
5. Jeff Byers
6. Cem Atik
7. Victor Damasio
8. Joe Spector

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