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1583: What's something you LET GO OF that was a great decision!? (A special fall COLLAB EPISODE!)
In this special Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur, eight founders come together to answer one deeply personal question:
Have you ever been afraid to give something up, only for it to turn out to be a great decision?
You'll hear from Sheri Roder, Nicholas Cook, Brandon Pankey, David Beltran, John Lunsford, Raamon Newman, Drew Mehta, and Zeyno Dodd, as they each open up about the identity, title, plan, or old way of doing things they were scared to release — and what it gave t
Recent Episodes
1583
Oct. 2, 2026
1583: What's something you LET GO OF that was a great decision!? (A special fall COLLAB EPISODE!)
In this special Collab Week episode of Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur, eight founders come together to answer one deeply personal question: Have you ever been afraid to give something up, only for it to turn out to be a great decision? You'll hear from Sheri Roder, Nicholas Cook, Brandon Pankey, David Beltran, John Lunsford, Raamon Newman, Drew Mehta, and Zeyno Dodd, as they each open up about the identity, title, plan, or old way of doing things they were scared to release — and what it gave t
1582
Oct. 1, 2026
1582: The Founder Trait That Matters More Than Talent... and How to Build a Moat to Accelerate Your Success w/ Jaime Pesquera
In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Jaime Pesquera, the CEO and co-founder of the Madrid-based startup accelerator, Jupiter Base. Jaime breaks down the new rules for building a successful business in the age of AI, revealing how founders can create a protective "moat" around their ideas to thrive against fast-moving competition. This conversation is a masterclass for any entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed by the pace of technology. You'll learn how to leverage AI as a growth accelerator,
1581
Sept. 30, 2026
1581: Ambition Without Burnout: The New Rules for High Achievers w/ Kelly Csiszar
Tired of feeling like success has to be a constant, grinding hustle? This episode is your antidote to entrepreneurial burnout. Kelly Csiszar, a former top-performing enterprise sales rep turned executive mindset coach, reveals why more strategies and tactics often fail to produce the results we want. She explains that the real breakthroughs happen when we look inward to understand and rewire the subconscious patterns that drive our behavior. For entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs, this conversatio
1580
Sept. 29, 2026
1580: The AI Lie Detector: How to Know When Your AI is Lying to You w/ Vanja Todorovic
In an era where AI can make or break a business decision, how can you be sure you're getting the truth? Vanja Todorovic, a 25-year financial services veteran, faced this exact problem when AI gave him disastrous advice for his new venture. This experience led him to create MelMat, a patent-pending AI research platform designed to sift through AI "hallucinations" and deliver factually-grounded answers. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who relies on AI for market research, conten
1579
Sept. 28, 2026
1579: This Shark Tank investor says maybe you SHOULDN'T raise money! Here's how to grow instead w/ Alexander Torrenegra
Alexander Torrenegra is an entrepreneur who doesn't just build businesses; he reinvents entire industries. In this episode, he shares the incredible journey of co-founding Voice123 with his wife, bootstrapping it into the world's first major voiceover marketplace, and how that experience laid the groundwork for his current venture, Torre.ai—an AI-powered platform set to automate and humanize recruitment globally. This episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs on how to spot broken systems, ask
1578
Sept. 27, 2026
1578: Other people’s results are NOT your results!
Ever see someone crushing it with a specific marketing strategy—like Facebook ads, a Shopify store, or podcast interviews—and immediately think, "I need to do that too!"? If so, this Solo Sunday episode is a must-listen. Brian breaks down one of the most common and dangerous mental traps for entrepreneurs: assuming other people's results can predict your own. Using a powerful behind-the-scenes story from the podcast—where one guest made over $100,000 from their appearance while others made $0—B
Recent Blog Posts
Oct. 1, 2026
How James Daunt Turned Around Barnes & Noble by Giving Up Control
When James Daunt took over Barnes & Noble, he wasn’t facing a simple retail problem. He was facing a confidence problem. The iconic bookstore chain had spent years operating in the shadow of Amazon, e-books, digital disruption, and a broader narra…
Sept. 29, 2026
Danny Meyer’s Entrepreneurial Playbook: Turn Mistakes Into an Advantage
Danny Meyer has built some of the most recognizable names in American hospitality, from Union Square Cafe to Shake Shack. But when he talks about entrepreneurship, he rarely starts with revenue, expansion, or market share. He starts with a more unu…
Sept. 28, 2026
The Aelos Advantage: Simplifying International Moves with AI
Ali Benslimane’s journey from wantrepreneur to entrepreneur is a testament to the power of purpose-driven innovation. As the founder of Aelos, Ali simplifies the complex process of international relocation, starting with Americans moving to France. …