🔹 Spencer Dennis on Startup Advice: Real Talk About Building, Funding, and Surviving Acquisitions

🔹 Startup advice from someone who's actually done it. In this episode, Spencer Dennis — founder of CoachNow and author of How to F*** a Unicorn — shares unfiltered truths about raising capital, navigating acquisitions, and surviving the emotional rollercoaster of startup life.If you’re searching for bold startup guidance, this episode delivers. Spencer speaks directly to founders who are:Stuck trying to build a startup from scratchUnsure about how to raise startup capitalCurious about the realities of startup acquisitionsStruggling with imposter syndrome as a founderWondering if AI in coaching can replace human connectionIn need of a high performance founder mindset just to stay saneThis conversation is packed with actionable startup advice grounded in real experience — not theory. Spencer Dennis has coached elite athletes, built and sold companies, and now helps founders avoid the traps he fell into. From distribution-first thinking to the emotional toll of selling your company, he offers wisdom that's aligned with your search intent as a founder or aspiring entrepreneur.If you’re looking for insight, clarity, and an honest take on how to win without losing your soul, you’ll find your answers here.To check out Spencer's book, visit: https://amzn.to/4pgeLxV🔹 Timestamps (20:26 duration)00:00 – Introduction to Spencer Dennis & CoachNow01:15 – From Golf Pro to Tech Startup Founder03:00 – The Origin Story: Solving Your Own Problem04:30 – Validating Before Building: The Right Way06:00 – Why Founders Need Built-In Distribution Channels08:10 – The Hidden Traps of Taking VC Money10:00 – The Dark Side of Startup Acquisitions12:00 – Why Founders Are Like High-Performance Athletes14:00 – Post-Acquisition: What Really Happens After the Exit15:30 – Future of AI in Coaching & Performance17:00 – Imposter Syndrome, Confidence, and the Founder Identity19:00 – Final Advice + Book Mention: How to F*** a Unicorn20:00 – Where to Find Spencer Dennis🔹 Hashtags#StartupAdvice #SpencerDennis #CoachNow #VentureCapital #StartupFounders #StartupFunding #HighPerformanceFounders #StartupAcquisition #AIinCoaching #ImposterSyndrome #BuildingaStartup #FounderMentalHealthTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025