PODCAST · business
Keep It Brief
by Natalie Dawson
Every week, I sit across from CEOs, investors, and founders.I read the reports. I watch the markets. I listen to the podcasts you don't have time for. And then I distill all of it into one episode so you can show up informed without doing all the work.
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$8B Founder: What AI Founders Know That You Don't - JD Ross
In this episode of Keep It Brief, we sit down with JD Ross, founder of Open Door and now WithCoverage, to break down why domain expertise plus AI tools is the formula winning in the next five years. We unpack why he turned down Sam Altman's offer to run OpenAI's business side, why traditional operators beat young tech founders at building AI businesses, and the simple philosophy that got him to $8 billion in revenue before he left.Comment Brief 5 on my latest Instagram post for a PDF of my notes and takeaways from this episode!FOLLOW KEEP IT BRIEF: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/keepitbriefpodMORE FROM NATALIE DAWSON: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/nataliedawson🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@thenataliedawson💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenataliedawsonTeamwork: https://thenataliedawson.com/nd-teamworkTake my breakpoint quiz: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-NDbbqCheck out my next event: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-ndEEMORE FROM JD ROSS:🌐 Website: https://www.withcoverage.comInformation shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business operations and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright [CardoneVentures.com] (https://cardoneventures.com) 2025
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The Worst Business He Bought Made Him Rich - Ken Goodrich
In this episode of Keep It Brief, I sit down with Ken Goodrich, The entrepreneur who acquired over 200 businesses, and turned around some of Americas longest running companies.We break down how a $500K acquisition turned into a multi-million dollar exit. He walks through his 1,000-day plan and why most service businesses will never attract a serious buyer. And he shares the one reframe that changes how you think about what you're building. Comment Brief 4 on my latest Instagram post for a PDF of my notes and takeaways from this episode!THE ULTIMATE SMALL BUSINESS SYSTEM:https://cardoneventures.com/systemFOLLOW KEEP IT BRIEF: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/keepitbriefpodMORE FROM NATALIE DAWSON: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/nataliedawson🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@thenataliedawson💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenataliedawsonTeamwork: https://thenataliedawson.com/nd-teamworkTake my breakpoint quiz: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-NDbbqCheck out my next event: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-ndEEInformation shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business operations and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright [CardoneVentures.com] (https://cardoneventures.com) 2025
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How This Single Mom Sold Her Business With Zero Investors - Ashley Tyrner-Dolce
In this episode of Keep It Brief, I sit down with Ashley Tyrner-Dolce, founder of Farmbox RX and Operating Partner at HLM Investment Partners, to break down how she built and sold a healthcare company without taking a single dollar from outside investors.She created a category that didn't exist until a single policy change made it possible. She makes the case that no matter how fast you're hiring, the founder has to stay the nucleus of sales. And she breaks down what it actually looks like to pivot your entire company identity while the plane is still in the air.Comment Brief 3 on my latest Instagram post for a PDF of my notes and takeaways from this episode! FOLLOW KEEP IT BRIEF: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/keepitbriefpodMORE FROM NATALIE DAWSON: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/nataliedawson🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@thenataliedawson💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenataliedawson/Teamwork: https://thenataliedawson.com/nd-teamworkTake my breakpoint quiz: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-NDbbqCheck out my next event: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-ndEEMORE FROM ASHLEY TYRNER-DOLCE: 🌐 Website: https://www.hlminvestmentpartners.com/Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business operations and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright [CardoneVentures.com] (https://cardoneventures.com) 2025
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Longevity CEO: Taking Risks and Building a $100M Empire - Sarah Lomas
In this episode of Keep It Brief, I sit down with Sarah Lomas, founder and CEO of REVIV Global, to break down how she raised $75M and built a $100M precision health empire after being rejected 53 times in the UK. We unpack why she eventually left the country to find investors, why she says the first 40 rejections were her own fault, and the simple piece of homework that would have saved her years..Comment Brief 2 on my latest Instagram post for a PDF of my notes and takeaways from this episode!FOLLOW KEEP IT BRIEF:📸 https://www.instagram.com/keepitbriefpodMORE FROM NATALIE DAWSON:📸 https://www.instagram.com/nataliedawson🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@thenataliedawson💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenataliedawson/Teamwork: https://thenataliedawson.com/nd-teamworkTake my breakpoint quiz: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-NDbbqCheck out my next event: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-ndEEMORE FROM SARAH LOMAS:🌐 Website: https://www.revivme.comInformation shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business operations and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright [CardoneVentures.com] (https://cardoneventures.com) 2025
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Negotiation and Closing, with former FBI hostage chief Chris Voss
In this episode of Keep It Brief, I sit down with Chris Voss to break down the negotiation frameworks every business owner should actually know. We unpack why chasing “yes” kills deals, and how one simple shift, getting the other side comfortable saying “no”, helped a recruiter cut 300 cold calls down to 75 while producing the same results.Chris also explains tactical empathy, why phrases like “it seems like…” open people up faster than “I understand,” and how labels can lower resistance in high-stakes conversations. We get into why “splitting the difference” creates lose-lose outcomes, the psychology behind bad compromises, and how the best negotiators build deals that hold long term.Finally, we break down the three emotional traits that drive peak performance in negotiation: curiosity, playfulness, and gratitude, and why your mindset impacts your ability to spot red flags before you walk into the wrong deal.Comment Brief 1 on my latest Instagram post for a PDF of my notes and takeaways from this episode!FOLLOW KEEP IT BRIEF: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/keepitbriefpodMORE FROM NATALIE DAWSON: 📸 🎥 https://www.tiktok.com/@thenataliedawson💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenataliedawson/Teamwork: https://thenataliedawson.com/nd-teamworkTake my breakpoint quiz: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-NDbbqCheck out my next event: https://cardoneventures.com/yt-ndEEMORE FROM CHRIS VOSS:🌐 Website: Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business operations and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright CardoneVentures.com 2025
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Keep It Brief with Natalie Dawson
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every week, I sit across from CEOs, investors, and founders.I read the reports. I watch the markets. I listen to the podcasts you don't have time for. And then I distill all of it into one episode so you can show up informed without doing all the work.
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Natalie Dawson
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Every week, I sit across from CEOs, investors, and founders.I read the reports. I watch the markets. I listen to the podcasts you don't have time for. And then I distill all of it into one episode so you can show up informed without doing all the work.
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