Show some love or send your feedback Dear listeners, This will be the last episode of this podcast for the time being. Other aspects of business have caught my attention, and I would not be myself if I were to focus solely on quantity instead of quality. Since my time is limited, I will focus on the other project for the time being. Thank you, as a listener, for the loyalty and to all the guests for their wisdom and humanity. Remember to jump from your head to your heart, and listen to the be...
Show some love or send your feedback "I don't do things that's only half done. Either we don't do it or we do it fully." These powerful words from entrepreneur Mads set the tone for a fascinating exploration of leadership, balance, and what it truly means to commit fully to your business vision. Host Nico and Mads delve into the paradox many founders face: the all-consuming passion that drives success while potentially leading to "founder disease." Through candid conversation, Mads shares pe...
Show some love or send your feedback The entrepreneurial journey can be perilous when you don't understand the hidden traps within legal and financial systems. Roy, a seasoned entrepreneur who's founded over 20 companies, shares his harrowing story of building a multi-million real estate empire only to lose everything during an economic crash - not because of market forces alone, but because of critical knowledge gaps about legal structures and personal liability. What makes this conversatio...
Show some love or send your feedback Have you ever found yourself alone at your desk at 5 AM, feeling like you're already behind before the day has even begun? That gnawing sensation of being solely responsible for every aspect of your business with no safety net beneath you? In this deeply honest conversation with personal brand strategist Hersh Rephun, we explore the rarely discussed emotional landscape of entrepreneurship - what he and I call "founder syndrome." It's that peculiar mix of ...
Show some love or send your feedback Have you hit that frustrating plateau in your business where everything feels harder than it should? Derek Fredrickson from The COO Solution reveals the counterintuitive secret that unlocked growth for countless entrepreneurs: doing less, better. This conversation tackles the entrepreneurial trap that keeps visionaries stuck - the belief that nobody can do things as well as you can. Derek shares wisdom from 17 years of helping business owners break throug...
Show some love or send your feedback Have you ever wondered what happens when the worlds of Hollywood and business collide? Matt Drago, actor and real estate professional, reveals the surprisingly powerful connections between these seemingly different realms in this enlightening conversation. When Matt stepped onto the set of his first lead role in a theatrical film "Somewhere in Montana," alongside veteran actors Graham McTavish and Michelle Hurd, he faced the universal experience of self-d...
Show some love or send your feedback Are you building a business or just creating a demanding job for yourself? This illuminating conversation with entrepreneur Alykhan Jetha tackles one of the most common challenges business owners face: founder syndrome. When you're passionate about your business, it's easy to fall into the trap of believing no one else can match your standards or care as deeply about your work. This mindset creates a dangerous bottleneck where everything must flow through...
Show some love or send your feedback What if entrepreneurship isn't just about profits, but a profound journey of self-discovery? Mona Bavar joins us to explore how business challenges serve as catalysts for personal transformation, revealing that the true power of entrepreneurship lies in what it teaches us about ourselves. When Mona faced her first customer rejection, it felt deeply personal - like she herself was being rejected. Later, when a vendor harshly criticized her abilities, she f...
Show some love or send your feedback Standing at the helm of a thriving real estate enterprise with a 26-year legacy, Fuquan Bilal knows firsthand the pitfalls of leadership isolation and burnout. In this candid conversation, he reveals his journey from being a "one-man band" to building systematized operations that allow him to focus on high-value activities while maintaining work-life balance. "No one can do it like you do it," Fuquan shares, pinpointing the perfectionist mindset that keep...
Show some love or send your feedback Leanne Linsky's journey from stand-up comedian to tech founder offers a masterclass in resilience and adaptability. What began as a practical solution to spending "more time on the highway than on any stage" evolved into Plauzzable - a groundbreaking platform where comedians perform live online for global audiences, free from of geography or gatekeepers. This conversation explores the emotional roller coaster of founder syndrome, where passionate problem-...
Show some love or send your feedback Leadership requires stepping into uncertainty with unwavering determination, even when you don't feel ready. This powerful conversation with Carly Pepin, an international leadership consultant, explores how personal development and business growth are deeply intertwined mirrors of each other. Carly shares her journey from starting her first business at 18 to helping executives and entrepreneurs balance their professional aspirations with personal fulfillm...
Show some love or send your feedback What happens when you achieve success but still feel empty inside? Jacopo's transformative journey from injured soccer player to real estate mogul reveals the missing piece that changes everything. After building multiple successful businesses and completing over 350 real estate transactions, Jacopo found himself at a crossroads. Despite external achievements, something vital was missing. This crisis moment led him to develop what he now calls the MPBE me...
Show some love or send your feedback What invisible boxes are constraining your potential? Bestselling author and award-winning real estate entrepreneur Betsy Pepine joins us to explore how expectations - from family, society, industry norms, and even ourselves - can confine us in ways we don't initially recognize. Betsy shares her personal journey of discovering deep discontent despite outward success. "I didn't feel like I had the right to be unhappy," she reveals, describing how this real...
Show some love or send your feedback Peter Bonney's fascinating journey from Wall Street hedge fund partner to SaaS founder reveals powerful leadership lessons that resonate across industries. With refreshing candor, Bonney explores how his perspective on leadership dramatically shifted when transitioning from the short-term, quarterly-focused world of investment management to the long-horizon strategic thinking required in building software companies. The conversation delves into Bonney's m...
Show some love or send your feedback What happens when AI knows more about you than you control? Jason Barnard, CEO of Kalicube, reveals the hidden forces shaping how search engines and AI systems represent us online—and why taking control is now an existential necessity. Most professionals don't realize they're losing opportunities daily because of how they appear in search results and AI responses. When decision-makers Google your name or ask ChatGPT about you before million-dollar deals, ...
Show some love or send your feedback Ever notice how every sport includes timeouts? Those crucial moments when teams pause, regroup, and strategize are essential for victory—yet in leadership, we often believe constant motion equals success. Michael Levitt, global thought leader on burnout and workplace culture, challenges this dangerous misconception. This conversation explores burnout not as a sudden collapse but as the culmination of accumulated choices and mindset patterns. The World Hea...
Show some love or send your feedback Imagine managing a global team you've never physically met while maintaining a remarkable 95% client retention rate. That's exactly what Dennis Meador has accomplished with The Legal Podcast Network, revolutionizing how attorneys approach content marketing through hyper-specialized podcasting. Dennis shares his journey from marketing veteran to podcast network founder, revealing the powerful strategy behind their rapid growth to 100 clients in just ten mo...
Show some love or send your feedback Leadership isn't just about making decisions—it's about knowing exactly when to say yes, when to say no, and having the confidence to stand by those choices. In this thought-provoking conversation with executive coach Doug Thorpe, we explore the transformative journey from individual contributor to strategic leader, uncovering the hidden challenges that emerge when subject matter experts assume management roles. Doug shares fascinating insights from his u...
Show some love or send your feedback Stepping into a role as a first-time CEO brings with it an exhilarating mix of opportunity and overwhelming challenges. In this episode, we dive into the complexities of leadership with David Roche, an executive coach passionate about guiding new CEOs through their transformative journeys. Roche eloquently articulates the often-unspoken challenges of leadership—most notably, the sense of isolation that can make this critical transition so daunting. Throug...
Show some love or send your feedback From his humble beginnings as a paperboy to becoming a prominent financial planner, Dwight Heck shares his transformative journey on the Everlasting Fulfillment Podcast. As a single dad of five, living paycheck to paycheck, Dwight's story is one of resilience and reinvention. With a nudge from a trusted friend, he pivoted from a career in electronics engineering and computer consulting to the financial services industry, overcoming significant health chall...