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How Ben Buaron Built a $1M ARR Startup and Rebuilt Himself in the Process

How Ben Buaron Built a $1M ARR Startup and Rebuilt Himself in the Process

Founder and CEO of Windmill Growth, Ben Buaron, shares how building a seven-figure business forced him to master habits, detach from external validation, and start prioritizing personal growth over performance.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
From Snapchat to Chasing Startups: Jacob Catalano’s AI Era

From Snapchat to Chasing Startups: Jacob Catalano’s AI Era

Ex-Snapchat product lead Jacob Catalano joined the AI gold rush, and now he's embracing iteration, voice-led tech, and building products that actually feel good to use.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
The $12M Pivot: Alex Song’s Proxima Play

The $12M Pivot: Alex Song’s Proxima Play

Alex Song is a serial founder who left a seven-figure finance career to chase the rush of building companies from scratch - and never looked back.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
How to Win in Venture & Startups with Taylor Brandt

How to Win in Venture & Startups with Taylor Brandt

Taylor Brandt, VC at Headline, breaks down what separates great investors from average ones, why founder empathy matters, and how to actually win in venture

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
How Brian Von Ancken Built a Thriving Wellness Network

How Brian Von Ancken Built a Thriving Wellness Network

Brian Von Ancken built a thriving wellness community while launching a business and becoming a dad. In this episode, he shares hard-earned lessons on founder health, avoiding burnout, and scaling smart.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
Why Default’s Founder Nico Ferreyra Ditched SF for NYC

Why Default’s Founder Nico Ferreyra Ditched SF for NYC

Nico Ferreyra, Co-founder and CEO of Default, shares his journey from dropping out of college to building a high-growth startup. He breaks down founder-led marketing, scaling B2B sales, and why warm intros can hurt early-stage companies.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
From $1B Unicorn to Agency Builder: Patrick Cleary's 10 Best Tips

From $1B Unicorn to Agency Builder: Patrick Cleary's 10 Best Tips

Patrick Cleary shares how he helped build a $1B+ unicorn and then launched Paul Street into a top growth agency with no sales team, just smart moves. Don’t miss these 10 tips for building and scaling your business.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
How Brett Harrison Turned College Dorms Into a Goldmine

How Brett Harrison Turned College Dorms Into a Goldmine

Brett Harrison, co-founder & CEO of Roomie and Eepy, proves that solving boring problems can lead to massive wins.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
Alex Ikonn on Money, Success, and the Truth No One Tells You

Alex Ikonn on Money, Success, and the Truth No One Tells You

Alex Ikonn built a thriving e-commerce brand and hit financial freedom. Then realized success wasn’t what he expected. In this episode, he gets real about purpose, gratitude, and building a business that actually aligns with your life.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
From Wall Street to Startups: Rohit Bhadange on Scaling Zamp and Mastering Content

From Wall Street to Startups: Rohit Bhadange on Scaling Zamp and Mastering Content

Rohit Bhadange, co-founder of Zamp, shares how he left Wall Street to build a game-changing tax compliance startup.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
Brett Perlmutter's Bulletproof Vision: 10 Tips for Founders and Investors

Brett Perlmutter's Bulletproof Vision: 10 Tips for Founders and Investors

Brett Perlmutter’s Bulletpitch blends media and venture capital to connect founders with investors in a whole new way.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
Crush-ing It: How Matt Rosenfeld Built a Standout Amazon Agency

Crush-ing It: How Matt Rosenfeld Built a Standout Amazon Agency

Matt Rosenfeld, founder of CRUSH, shares how his boutique Amazon agency grew by staying lean, prioritizing relationships, and saying no to bad-fit clients.

Ben Sharf
Ben Sharf
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