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Lessons from Leaders
by Jake Spotswood
Most of what separates successful people from everyone else is something we don't always think about... It’s access. Access to the right conversations, the right rooms, the people who’ve already made the mistakes, built the companies, raised the capital, and learned what actually works... and what doesn’t. Most people never get that access. They spend years figuring out things that could’ve been learned in an afternoon with the right person across the table. Lessons from Leaders closes that gap. Every episode, you’re sitting in on a real conversation with a CEO, founder, executive, or investor who’s done it. The real lessons, about building, leading, failing, and winning, delivered straight. The conversations used to require the right network, the right city, the right last name. Now they just require hitting play. You’re in the room now.
Episodes
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How to Build a Startup from Idea to Scale with Alexey Semeney
In this episode, Alexey Semeney shares his journey from a small town in Russia to becoming the CEO of Dev Team Space, where he has successfully completed over 400 projects. He discusses the importance of validating startup ideas, the role of perseverance, and how AI is shaping the future of...
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AI Founders: How They Began Building Fully Autonomous Companies with AI
The conversation with Matias & Sergi, Co-Founders of Venture City, covers their journey, experiences, and insights in building a startup that allows anyone to create their own company with AI. The discussion delves into their childhood, early career, transition to San Francisco, product...
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Doomsday Property Founder: "Just Keep Going"
The conversation with Ibrahim Yusuf covers his journey from IT audit to the construction of doomsday properties. It explores the challenges, successes, and lessons learned in building bunker systems for wealthy individuals and expanding the business globally. Ibrahim shares valuable insights and...
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How to Gain Initial Momentum in Your Startup
The conversation with Liz Bridges covers the power of travel and community, the challenges of building community in big cities, the journey of building an app, empowering community creators, and lessons in entrepreneurship. Liz shares her experiences and insights on community building,...
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Why Relationships Are Everything in Life & Business
Angelo Fresquet shares insights from his early childhood and career influences, emphasizing the impact of support, mentorship, and the importance of relationships. He highlights the art of building long-term relationships and the power of connecting and networking. Additionally, he provides…
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How to Find Product Market Fit For Your Startup
The conversation with Anand Shekhar covers the early days of building a startup, problem validation, solution development, value creation, customer success, building trust, and patience in entrepreneurship. Anand shares insights into his journey, the process of problem validation, and the...
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From the NHL to Building a Household Name
Bill Dowd shares his journey from being a professional athlete to building a successful business in wildlife control. He discusses the transition, transferable skills, team building, franchise development, athlete integration, marketing, expansion, and lessons learned. Takeaways Transitioning…
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Lessons in Business Partnerships with Jennifer Barnes, Founder & CEO at Optima Office
Jennifer Barnes shares her journey from facing adversity to building a successful company. She emphasizes the importance of speed, people skills, and maintaining momentum. Her key lesson is to be true to oneself and have confidence. The company's brand development and business development...
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From the Marines to Nonprofit CEO
The conversation covers the journey of transitioning from military service to civilian life, the importance of finding purpose and mission in work, the process of building a nonprofit organization, the significance of customer service and fundraising, and the impact of community programs. Mark...
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Actor & Retail Entrepreneur Explains How Your Hobbies Can Fuel Your Business
Dan Jablons, founder of Retail Smart Guys, shares insights from his improv background and its application in business, the founding of Retail Smart Guys, client engagement process, pain points in retail business, and top 5 learnings for retailers. He emphasizes the importance of a client-centric...
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World Class Chef to Payments Founder & CEO
The conversation delves into Allen's journey from being a chef to becoming an entrepreneur in the payments industry. It explores the valuable lessons learned from the culinary world and how they have been applied to the payments business. Allen shares insights on the importance of cash flow,...
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Architect Turned CEO in Tech Service Business... Lessons from a 30 Year Founder
The conversation with Noah Landow covers a wide range of topics, including his early interest in technology and design, observations on technology advancements, lessons learned as a CEO, orchestrating AI systems and tech, lessons from previous experiences and success, future vision for the…
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Decathlon & the C-Suite... CEO & CIO Talks Lessons Learned from Sport & Business
The conversation delves into the influence of coaching and mentorship, the importance of consistency in leadership, the role of AI in product development, and the value of persistence and balance in life and career. Rick James shares insights on the impact of his coach, the significance of...
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Grammy Nominated Musician to Millions Raised... Turn Your Passion Into a Business
In this episode, Mak Grgic shares his journey from a Grammy Nominated classical guitarist to innovative founder of Notey Inc, a platform transforming music practice into engaging video games for kids. Discover how obsession, perseverance, and passion drive success in both art and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Most of what separates successful people from everyone else is something we don't always think about... It’s access.
Access to the right conversations, the right rooms, the people who’ve already made the mistakes, built the companies, raised the capital, and learned what actually works... and what doesn’t.
Most people never get that access. They spend years figuring out things that could’ve been learned in an afternoon with the right person across the table.
Lessons from Leaders closes that gap.
Every episode, you’re sitting in on a real conversation with a CEO, founder, executive, or investor who’s done it. The real lessons, about building, leading, failing, and winning, delivered straight.
The conversations used to require the right network, the right city, the right last name. Now they just require hitting play.
You’re in the room now.
HOSTED BY
Jake Spotswood
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Lessons from Leaders is created and hosted by Jake Spotswood.
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