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Founder Unfiltered - What Founders Think But Never Say

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Executive Nomad

Formerly Six Figure Secrets of Fractional Experts, Founder Unfiltered is the show about the stuff founders don't talk about: the identity crisis when you go from operator to leader, the weird shame of self-promotion, the gap between who you are and who your business needs you to be. Hosted by Bradley Jacobs, founder of Mylance — a LinkedIn thought leadership platform for B2B founders — this show g... more

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This episode changed how I see my own business.

Most founders think their product is the thing they sell. It isn't. Your thinking is the real product.

I sat down with Simon Bowen, founder of the Models Method and creator of the Genius Model, a syst... more

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I was recently a guest on Cassidy Warren's podcast, For Your Own Good, and the conversation went so long and covered so much that I wanted to bring it here too. This is part one of a three-part series pulled from that interview, and it goes all the w... more

My guest this week, Robin Daniels has held executive roles at Salesforce, LinkedIn, Box, Matterport, and WeWork, and he's now Chief Business Officer at Zensai. He watched WeWork's valuation swing from $20 billion to $47 billion to nothing in the span... more

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This is part four of my four-part series on AI and the founder opportunity, and it's the one that answers the question I get asked the most: once AI makes it easy for anyone to build a product or service, what's actually left to protect?

I walk thro... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Daniels
Executive with roles at Salesforce, LinkedIn, Box, Matterport, and WeWork
Zensai (Chief Business Officer); co-author of The Human Success Playbook
Episode: I Watched $47 Billion Disappear at WeWork. Here's the Leadership Lesson That Actually Changed Me with Robin Daniels
Ruth Gotian
Academic, success researcher, executive coach, author
Weill Cornell Medicine / The Success Factor
Episode: Dr. Ruth Gotian Studied Nobel Winners, Astronauts & Olympians — Here’s What She Found
Mark Samuel
Serial entrepreneur and founder of Mark's Snacks; host of the Let's Eat podcast
Mark's Snacks
Episode: "Nobody Cares About You" | Mark Samuel on Failure, Pivots & Founder Health
Dr. Angela Kerek
Co-founder of Active Giving, former professional tennis player, lawyer
Active Giving
Episode: Are You Playing to Win, or Playing Not to Lose in Your Business? with Dr. Angela Kerek
Asim Khaliq
Leads e-commerce brands and professionals to build scalable businesses
Ecom Expedition (agency) / founder of Asim Khaliq's ventures
Episode: Take the Blame, Give the Credit: The Leadership Mindset That Scales with Asim Khaliq
Manuj Aggarwal
Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at TetraNoodle Technologies
TetraNoodle Technologies
Episode: How AI is Reshaping the Founder Journey (From the Inside Out) with Manuj Aggarwal
Jamie Sylvian
Founder of Executive Nomad and author of the Executive Nomad Operating System
Executive Nomad
Episode: The Advantages of Self-Doubt with Jamie Sylvian
Mindy Gibbins-Klein
Founder and author supporting entrepreneurs to become thoughtful leaders
Giving 1% Project
Episode: She Drove Her Company Into the Red — Then Sold It Five Years Later with Mindy Gibbins-Klein
Jake Stahl
Communication strategist, author, and founder of Orchestrate; host of Own the Room podcast
Orchestrate; Own the Room
Episode: People Don’t Buy Your Product. They Buy You. With Jake Stahl

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Bradley Jacobs
Host of Founder Unfiltered; founder/CEO of Mylance; leads interviews and sets interview framework

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Highly practical and a must listen for new discoveries

    I'm so inspired by how Bradley has grown and evolved this podcast to share both practical and action-oriented insights that are really tactical as well as strategic. I love some of the step-by-step breakdowns. I also really enjoy the different variety of perspectives that he brings in the lens of how consultants, fractional positions, and founders can be more strategic and consistent in growing their businesses. I’m grateful for how this podcast helps me think 10 steps ahead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee8845
    United States5 months ago
  • So much value!

    Bradley gives such great advice in every episode and has opened up my world new ways of operating. You can tell he knows his stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kassidy W.
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent

    Great content, advice and insight. Appreciate the efficiency of these discussions, straight to point.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TIm WM
    United Statesa year ago
  • Actionable Insights!

    I’ve been binge listening to this and have learned so much for building my new fractional business.Bradley’s actionable tips with specific directions are incredibly helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K. McLaren
    United Statesa year ago
  • Product Market Fit 101

    for those struggling to figure out their market product fit this is the podcast to listen to for fractional CXO highly recommended thanks, Bradly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stu Regina
    United States2 years ago

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From Parking Cars to VC Success: Rob Matzkin’s Journey to Thriving as a Fractional Executive
Q: What does productizing a service really mean?
He details breaking down services into core pillars, codifying processes, and building scalable cohorts to deliver consistent outcomes while maintaining high value for clients.
From Parking Cars to VC Success: Rob Matzkin’s Journey to Thriving as a Fractional Executive
Q: What is the one thing two things that are most important for fractional independents to move the needle?
Prioritize cash and test-driven iteration; treat everything as an experiment, optimize for what actually drives revenue, and maintain clarity through structured processes and feedback loops.
From Parking Cars to VC Success: Rob Matzkin’s Journey to Thriving as a Fractional Executive
Q: From the founder's perspective, what is it really like to be out there as a fractional executive?
He describes the roller-coaster nature of the work, the emotional and financial toll, and how resilience is built through data-driven decision-making and a focus on cash flow and lead generation.
From Parking Cars to VC Success: Rob Matzkin’s Journey to Thriving as a Fractional Executive
Q: Expand on my intro. Tell us more about who you are, what you do, how you got here.
Rob outlines a path from growing up in a family business to entrepreneurship, launching Booze Carriage, and ultimately building a portfolio of companies, VC involvement, and a large consulting/coaching practice around fundraising and startups.
"Nobody Cares About You" | Mark Samuel on Failure, Pivots & Founder Health
Q: How do you balance family, personal well-being, and the business in a busy founder life?
Health, family, then work in that order; protect and nurture personal health with non-negotiables like daily exercise, nutrition, and personal routines so you can show up for the business and family without burning out.

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