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Just Get Started
by Brian Ondrako
The Just Get Started Podcast is your go-to guide for breaking free from self-doubt, stepping outside your comfort zone, and taking action toward the life and business you truly want. Each episode dives into the real, messy journey of starting something new—whether it's leaving corporate, launching an idea, landing your first clients, or pushing past the mental barriers that try to hold you back.Through tactical insights and raw, relatable conversations, you'll gain the clarity, confidence, and motivation to stop overthinking and to just get started!
Episodes
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#491 How I Quit Corporate America (And You Can Too)
If you’re struggling to close deals, join the Sales Skills For Founders newsletter here: 📨 https://salesskillsforfounders.com Summary: In this solo episode, I share my personal journey of leaving corporate America after 15 years in software sales to build my own sales coaching business. I walk...
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#490 How much pipeline coverage do you need to hit revenue goals?
Sign-up for the free Sales Skills For Founders newsletter: https://salesskillsforfounders.com/Most startup founders set an annual revenue goal and then hope for the best. In this video, I break down a simple but powerful framework for working backwards from your number so you always know exactly...
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#489 A Presentation Masterclass: How To Say One Thing And Be Remembered Forever
Stan Phelps and David Rendall are co-authors of Speak Different, a book built for executives and entrepreneurs who already present regularly and want to take their skills to a higher level. Stan has written 20 books and is one of only two people in the world holding three earned speaking...
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#488 Eric Ries - A Dire Warning for Every Founder Who Thinks They Are the Exception
Eric Ries changed how a generation of founders build companies with The Lean Startup. Now he is back with Incorruptible, a blueprint for making sure the company you build never betrays the mission that made it worth building in the first place. In this episode, Eric breaks down the invisible…
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#487 Deb Liu - How to Use AI Without Losing the Human Edge
Deb Liu has spent over two decades at the center of tech's biggest moments including PayPal's IPO, Facebook Marketplace, and four years as CEO of Ancestry. Now she's back as co-founder of Ember AI, building enterprise workflow automation at a moment when everything is moving faster than ever. In...
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#486 Charlene Li - From AI Curious to AI Fluent in 90 Days
Charlene Li is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, founder of Altimeter, and CEO of Quantum Networks Group. A Harvard graduate and globally recognized expert on digital transformation and disruptive leadership, she has advised 49 of the Fortune 100 and spoken at the World Economic...
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#485 Chris Schembra - Inviting Strangers To Your Apartment Might Be The Solution To Loneliness
Chris Schembra is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, gratitude strategist, and founder of the 747 Club — a dinner party experience that has brought together tens of thousands of people across the globe. In this episode, Chris takes us back to July 15, 2015, the night he invited 15…
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#484 Teresa Quinlan - Why Your EQ Matters More Than Your IQ
Teresa Quinlan is an executive leadership coach and accomplished athlete who specializes in the intersection of emotional intelligence and leadership excellence. She works with CEOs, SVPs, and mid-level leaders who are willing to do the real work of developing their EQ — not just their technical...
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#483 Casey Brown - Your Prices Are Too Low and You Don't Even Know It
Casey Brown, pricing expert and author of Fearless Pricing, shares her journey from chemical engineer to entrepreneur and pricing consultant. Casey unpacks why most businesses — regardless of size or industry — are leaving money on the table due to fear-based pricing decisions. She explains the...
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#482 Tyler Denk - Stop Renting Attention: Build an Audience You Actually Own
Tyler Denk built beehiiv after seeing how chaotic newsletter ops were at Morning Brew—writers pasting Google Docs into fragile HTML, ads tracked in spreadsheets, growth tools scattered everywhere. beehiiv’s goal: one ecosystem for publishing, growth loops, monetization, websites, surveys, and...
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#481 Justin Welsh - The Simplest Way to Build a Business That Lasts
In this conversation, Justin pulls back the curtain on what actually makes a business last. Not hacks. Not virality. Not chasing quick wins. He talks about learning to solve real problems—the kind that keep people up at night—and why most “good ideas” fail because they never go deep enough. He...
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#480 John Miles - The Mattering Crisis: Why So Many High Achievers Feel Empty
John Miles explains why burnout and disconnection often stem from one overlooked issue: mattering. He shares how chasing achievement without meaning leads to emptiness, and why intentional choices—especially in relationships—restore fulfillment. Through rapid-fire insights on sunk costs,...
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#479 Nick Gray - If You Don’t Control Your Online Presence, You Don’t Control Your Career
Nick Gray (Founder of Museum Hack and Author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party) is back — and this time the conversation goes beyond cocktail parties. (If you wanted to listen to our first episode together, you can find it here.) Brian opens with a real-world test: hosting his first two-hour…
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#478 Adriana Tica - The State of Solopreneurship in 2026
Episode 478 features Adriana Tica, Founder of Strategic AF, to share her in-depth State of Solopreneurship Report for 2025 and why it matters for your business in 2026. Chapters: 00:00 — Adriana returns + why solopreneur data matters 01:00 — Why she built the report (bad benchmarks + “MrBeast...
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#477 Lauren Hannon - No BS Success Coach
Feeling “successful” on paper but quietly miserable inside? In this episode, I sit down with no BS success coach Lauren Hannon to talk about what happens when you blow up the life everyone else envies — the big house, the big paycheck, the in-ground pool — because you’re disgusted with how...
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#476 Jeremie Kubicek - Author, "The Voice-Driven Leader" | Co-Founder, GiANT Worldwide
In this episode, Jeremie Kubicek returns for his third appearance to talk about his new book The Voice-Driven Leader and what it actually takes to develop people, not just manage them. We get into personality-driven onboarding, how to hire your first few team members, why equity is so often...
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#475 Cooper Simson - Portfolio Manager at Martell Ventures
AI used to feel like a “someday” technology. Now it’s a power tool founders can use this weekend to build real products, validate ideas, and even qualify leads while they sleep. In this episode, I’m joined by Cooper Simson of Martell Ventures to talk about the real front lines of AI: shutting…
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#474 Chris LaFay - Founder, Classic City Consulting
In this conversation, Chris LaFay (Founder, Classic City Consulting) shares a decade of hard-won lessons on staying profitable, avoiding bloat, and building an agency that lasts. We dig into “one-glass focus,” why not niching can still be strategic, when to pass on work, partnerships without...
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#473 Alison Tetrick - Professional Cyclist, Cowgirl, Storyteller, Free-Range Entrepreneur, and Advocate
In this engaging conversation, professional cyclist Alison Tetrick shares her journey from a competitive tennis player to a successful cyclist, discussing the importance of mental health, the joy of sports, and the need for community support. She emphasizes the significance of encouraging youth,...
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#472 Dr. Sheila Gujrathi - Biotech Entrepreneur & Author, "The Mirror Effect"
Episode 472 features Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, a biotech entrepreneur, executive, and champion for under represented leaders. Her new book, "The Mirror Effect: A Transformative Approach To Growth For The Next Generation Of Female Leaders" is out now. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Book Announcement...
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#471 Alyona Mysko - Founder & CEO, Fuel Finance
Episode 471 features Alyona Mysko, Founder & CEO of Fuel Finance. Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 01:23 — How Alyona Met Alina Vandenberghe (Eastern Europe Bond) 03:59 — From Math Geek to Finance: Teachers, Simpsons, Degrees 07:02 — Big Four to Fractional CFO ➜ Founding Fuel Finance 08:44 —...
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#470 Amanda Goetz - Author of "Toxic Grit: How to have it all and (actually) love what you have."
Episode 470 features Amanda Goetz, a 2x Founder, CEO and 4x CMO and author of the book, "Toxic Grit: How to have it all and (actually) love what you have." Find Amanda Online: Website: https://www.amandagoetz.com/ Book: https://www.toxicgrit.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandagoetz/...
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#469 Timothy Springer - Founder of Level Access and 1 to 100
Episode 469 features Timothy Springer, Founder of Level Access and 1 to 100. Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Traveling and Balancing Work 03:57 Current Projects and AI Innovations 07:44 Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Support 11:51 Coaching and Operational Guidance 15:52 Goal Setting...
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#468 Desiree-Jessica Pely, PhD - Founder of Alfa
Episode 468 features Desiree-Jessica Pely, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Alfa (Top 50 GTM Startup). Find Jessica Online: Website: https://www.getalfa.ai Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pely/ About Jessica: Desiree-Jessica Pely, PhD, is pioneering a finance-led approach to B2B sales…
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#467 Pete Kazanjy - Author, "Founding Sales"
In episode 467, I'm joined by Pete Kazanjy, author of Founding Sales, and one of the earliest voices behind the “founder-led sales” movement. Pete shares lessons from building and scaling startups, the critical mindset shifts founders must make when selling, and why focusing on your ideal…
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#466 Andy Milligan - Founder, MMG Design
On this week's episode, I welcome in Andy Milligan to explore the art of entrepreneurship and personal growth. Discover how to balance ambition with authenticity and transform challenges into opportunities. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives eager to elevate their game and mindset....
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#465 Gabe Marusca - Business Development Strategist & 'Authority in the Wild' Podcast Host
This week's episode welcomes in Gabe Marusca, a business development strategist and host of the Authority in the Wild Podcast. Find Gabe Online: Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca/ Twitter: https://x.com/GabeMarusca Instagram:...
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#464 Why A Break Can Be Valuable (And Why I'm Taking One This Summer)
Hey everyone! I haven't done a solo episode in a while but I wanted to share why I'm taking a summer break and how taking a step back might help you refocus and come back stronger. Thanks again for listening in and we'll see you in September! just get started, Brian ++++++++ 👋 It’s your host,...
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#463 Bryan Yates - Performance Coach and Experience Producer
Epside #463 features Bryan Yates, Performance Coach and Experience Producer 00:00 – Intro01:10 – Burnout at Disney and leaving the grind08:15 – Tying identity to job title13:00 – Cycling, addiction, and obsessive patterns21:10 – Traits of people who successfully change24:05 – Change happens at…
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#462 Angela Hollowell - Founder of Rootful Media
Episode #462 features Angela Hollowell, the founder of Rootful Media, a creative documentary film production company based in Durham, North Carolina. Find Angela Online: Personal Website: heyangela.co Rootful Media Website: rootfulmedia.com Honey & Hustle Podcast Website: honeyandhustle.co…
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#461 Alina Vandenberghe - Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Chili Piper
Episode 461 features Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Chili Piper. Find Alina Online: Website: https://www.chilipiper.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinav/ About Alina Alina Vandenberghe is Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Chili Piper. She’s passionate about building fun SaaS...
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#460 Michael Bryant - President/Speaker/Unstucker- CTS Consulting,Inc.
Episode 460 features Michael Bryant, whose sole focus has been to help people get unstuck. Find Michael Online: Website: https://www.unstucker.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unstucker/ About Michael: For over forty years, Michael Bryant's focus has been helping people get unstuck. He...
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#459 Alli Rizacos - Linkedin Business Coach
Episode 459 features Alli Rizacos, a Linkedin Business Coach. She runs a 3 day Bootcamp to help you jumpstart your coaching business on Linkedin: https://www.allirizacos.com/bootcamp Find Alli Online: www.allirizacos.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allirizacos/ About Alli: Alli Rizacos…
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#458 Melissa Cohen - The "Good Witch" of Linkedin
Episode 458 features Melissa Cohen, Founder of MBC Consulting Solutions, LLC and known affectionately as The "Good Witch of Linkedin" Website: https://www.melissabethcohen.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-beth-cohen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissabethcohen/...
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#457 Nick Huber - Author, "The Sweaty Start-up"
Episode 457 features Nick Huber, Founder, Real Estate Investor and Author of "The Sweaty Startup" Find his book here: The Sweaty Startup How To Get Rich Doing Boring Things Link to buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bLazjW Link to buy the book in the UK: https://bit.ly/422njPW Find Nick...
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#456 Nikki Lang - Enterprise Seller and Mindset Coach
Episode 456 features Nikki Lang, and Enterprise Seller and Mindset Coach. Find Nikki Online: Website: www.mindsetinsales.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lang/ About Nikki: Nikki Lang is a seasoned sales professional with over a decade of experience driving results and fostering...
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#455 Megan Reilly - Co-Founder of Tippi Toes and now part of Jesse Itzler’s Adventure Club
Episode 455 features Megan Reilly, co-founder of Tippi Toes and now part of Jesse Itzler’s Adventure Club Find Megan Online: Website: https://www.megan-reilly.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-speaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/?hl=en Listen to Who Is...
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#454 Collin & Kendal Strachan - Co-Founders, Every Mile Creative
Episode 454 features Collin and Kendal Strachan, the dynamic duo behind Every Mile Creative, Alaska’s leading lifestyle and adventure production company. Website: everymilecreative.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinstrachan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendal.strachan/…
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#453 Danny DelVecchio - Founder, Video On Easy Mode
In this episode of the Just Get Started Podcast, I sit down with Danny DelVecchio, a LinkedIn video expert and founder of Video on Easy Mode. We dive deep into his journey from corporate sales to building a thriving niche video business. Danny shares his early experiences with podcasting, the...
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#452 Ryan R. Sullivan - Founder, Podcast Principles
Episode 452 features Ryan R. Sullivan, Founder of Podcast Principles. Ryan shares his journey from blue-collar jobs to building a thriving podcast strategy business. He dives into how he landed his first clients, scaled his pricing, and leveraged LinkedIn as a primary business growth tool. Ryan...
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#451 Joshua Peach - Founder, Be Au Sm (Be Awesome)
Episode 451 features Joshua Peach, Founder of Be Au Sm. In this episode, Joshua discusses his journey of resilience, purpose, and the art of doing right by others. From starting his merchandise brand to speaking on hundreds of stages, Josh shares his philosophy of "living with grace" through...
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#450 Matt Williams - Partner, DSCMFRT
Episode 450 features Matt Williams, a seasoned Business Development Executive with a rich background spanning over 25 years driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships. Find Matt Online: Website: https://dscmfrt.org/ Linkedin…
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#449 Andy Hoang - Founder and CEO of Aviron
Episode 449 features Andy Hoang, the Co-Founder and CEO of Aviron, the connected rowing machine that uses habit-forming psychology to create engaging and effective fitness entertainment. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Andy's journey is shaped by his roots as a child of Vietnamese refugees and a...
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#448 Rachel Druckenmiller - Keynote Speaker | Singer-Songwriter
Episode 448 features Rachel Druckenmiller (Pronunciation: DRUCK-in-mill-er), a TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, singer-songwriter, and catalyst who unleashes what’s possible in people and organizations. She's on a mission to help people live braver, bolder, more unmuted lives. Find Rachel Online:...
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#447 Adriana Tica - Founder of Strategic AF
Episode 447 features Adriana Tica, a marketing strategist with 17+ years in the trenches. She runs a digital marketing agency and writes "Ideas to Power Your Future", the no-BS marketing strategy newsletter. Find Adriana Online: Website: https://www.adrianatica.com/ Newsletter:...
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#446 Donnie Boivin - CEO, Success Champion Networking
Episode 446 features Donnie Boivin, the CEO of Success Champion Networking and the Founder of the Badass Business Summit. Find Donnie Online: Success Champion Networking Website: http://successchampionnetworking.com Bad Ass Business Summit Website: http://badassbusinesssummit.com/ Linkedin:...
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#445 - 7 Truths From 7 Years of Podcasting
In this short solo episode, I recap 7 truths I've learned doing 7 years of the Just Get Started Podcast. These truths can be applied to any endeavor in life and they've been instrumental in helping me shape a new path toward a more fulfilling life. I hope you enjoy it! just get started, Brian...
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#444 Grant Hushek - Founder of GrantBot
Episode 444 features Grant Hushek, Founder of GrantBot Find Grant Online: Website: https://grantbot.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hushek/ Twitter: https://x.com/granthushek ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako...
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#443 Charlene Li - Founder & CEO of Quantum Networks Group
Episode 443 features Charlene Li, the Founder & CEO of Quantum Networks Group Find Charlene Online: Website: https://charleneli.com Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/charleneli Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleneli Twitter: https://twitter.com/charleneli YouTube:...
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#442 Andrew Amann - CEO and Co-Founder of NineTwoThree Studio
Episode 442 features Andrew Amann, the CEO, and co-founder of NineTwoThree Studio, an AI Agency building products for funded startups and established brands Find Andrew Online: Website: https://www.ninetwothree.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamann/ YouTube:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Just Get Started Podcast is your go-to guide for breaking free from self-doubt, stepping outside your comfort zone, and taking action toward the life and business you truly want. Each episode dives into the real, messy journey of starting something new—whether it's leaving corporate, launching an idea, landing your first clients, or pushing past the mental barriers that try to hold you back.Through tactical insights and raw, relatable conversations, you'll gain the clarity, confidence, and motivation to stop overthinking and to just get started!
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