Founders Trust Podcast
Founders Trust Podcast
John Hayes
Entrepreneurship is complicated. So the show is simple. In each episode, we focus on one practical aspect of the day-to-day experience of being an early-stage startup founder, particularly in the Midwest. We cover everything from go-to-market strategies and marketing execution to mental resilience and mentorship. Each week, we speak with an "entrepreneurial resource, " such as an experienced founder, investor, or other professional, who provides perspective on the topic of the day, and a founder of an early-stage startup, who pitches his or her company and offers practical guidance. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Startup Spotlight: Damn Right Cocktails
Damn Right Cocktails is a new line of "ready-to-drink" ("RTD") tequila beverages focused on providing millennial women with a drink made just for them. Made with 100% agave tequila and USDA certified organic, Damn Right beverages can be found in Costco, Goody Goody, and Fiesta Beverage in CA, TX, CO, MA, and RI. Product is currently being rolled out in AZ, IL, NY, NY, GA, and FL. If you're interested in connecting with the company or checking out other startups that are part of the Founders Trust Network, join for free today at https://airtable.com/shrBmd8lWM9PTcIKS. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Aug 17, 2022
8 min
Startup Spotlight: Tallysight
Our first Startup Spotlight segment features Tallysight, the content marketing & monetization platform used by thousands of sports gaming media teams and creators to eliminate time-consuming work, scale creator-driven content, and grow revenue in sports gaming. Gavin Gilfand walks through an overview of the company, providing insight into Tallysight's model, traction, and future prospects. Learn more about the company at tallysight.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Jul 27, 2022
7 min
Groovy with Improovy: Andre Kazimierski
I spoke with Andre Kazimierski, the founder of Improovy, which matches customers with vetted, trustworthy painters and home improvement professionals. Andre and I discuss the founding story of Improovy, why he’s so invested in changing the status quo for service businesses, his focus on being an “engine of delight” for his customers, and a whole lot more. Check out https://www.improovy.com/ the next time you need a trusted, reliable professional painter for your home improvement project! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Apr 27, 2021
45 min
Lessons from WealthBlock: Trill Jeong
I spoke with Trill Jeong, the founder of WealthBlock, which streamlines fundraising and LP management for PE and VC firms, hedge funds, and other capital raisers. Trill and I discuss the origins of WealthBlock, his passion for investing, building confidence as a first-time founder, setting up a system to bring top talent to your team, and a whole lot more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Apr 22, 2021
38 min
Knowing When to Pivot: Joe Lee, Gamerjibe
Today, we’re discussing the one word founders dread: pivoting. I spoke with Joe Lee, the founder of Gamerjibe, one of Chicago’s hot new startups that connects people through the gamification of virtual events. Joe and I discuss Gamerjibe’s evolution over time, the pivot that brought them to find their niche for success, and raising venture capital funding for the first time. As part of our conversation, Joe shares his thoughts on the importance of finding early advocates for your startup. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Mar 25, 2021
44 min
Scaling Through Tech: Daleele Alison, RooksDM
Today, we’re discussing how founders can scale by automating the processes that eat up their daily schedule. I spoke with Daleele Alison, a cofounder of RooksDM, a technology service provider that scales professional services firms through automated systems and processes. Daleele and I discuss the importance of creating and understanding your process for even the most simple of tasks, how simple automations can result in massive leverage of time and resources, and the unfortunate reality that not everything can actually be automated. As part of our conversation, Daleele offers some great advice on how to streamline your customer onboarding process. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Mar 23, 2021
40 min
Building a Personal Brand: George and Sami Jarjour, Sports On Tap
Today, we’re discussing how founders can build their personal brands through social media and integrate them into the fabric of their overall company brand. I spoke with George & Sami Jarjour, the founders of Sports On Tap, a national sports media company. George, Sami, and I discuss their company’s origin story coming from an entrepreneurial family who immigrated from Syria and how they’re tying that legacy of entrepreneurship and brotherhood into their personal brands. I am excited to share the brothers' story with you in this authentic and honest episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Mar 9, 2021
1 hr
From Service-Based to Scale: Cory Roberson, FIN Compliance
Today, we’re discussing how founders can take service-based businesses and scale them into tech-driven startups. I spoke with Cory Roberson, founder of FIN Compliance. Cory and I discuss the mindset needed to scale services through tech, the importance of implementing a system of repeatable processes, how to fundraise with a service-focused business model, and a whole lot more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Mar 4, 2021
42 min
Instilling A Culture of Effective Management: Erin Brown, Lead Connext
Today, we’re discussing how founders can start building a culture of effective management in their startups. In this episode, I spoke with Erin Brown, the founder of Lead Connext. Erin and I discuss why “management” often gets a bad rap, the importance of structure in facilitating good management principles, the idea of management vs. mentorship, and a whole lot more. And stick around to the end of the episode for how you can enter our contest for a free 3-minute promotional video for your startup! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Feb 25, 2021
49 min
Developing Your Leadership Skills: Cassa Grant
Today, we’re discussing how founders can start developing their leadership skills from Day One of their startup journey. I spoke with leadership coach, world traveler, and overall badass, Cassa Grant. Cassa and I discuss what it means to be an “offbeat leader”, the factors that most often hold people back from achieving their leadership potential, how to instill a culture of leadership in your startup, and a whole lot more. And stick around to the end of the episode for how you can enter our contest for a free invitation to Clubhouse! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/founderstrust/support
Feb 23, 2021
44 min
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