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Built to Finish — 95 episodes

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Bigger Isn't Better: Building a Business Worth Running with Natalie Kaminski

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Chasing Four: Gene McCarthy on the Mile, Michael Jordan, and Building Iconic Brands

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Your Business Can't Outscale Your Leadership with Parker McCumber

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High Performance Without the Hustle with James Laughlin

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The Unfair Advantage of Reading 1,500 Books with Matt Karamazov

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Stop Being the Hero in Your Business with Ivan Lightfoot

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Three Attempts, Seven Summits, One Final Finish with Louise McEvoy

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Your Business Can't Grow If Everything Depends on You with Kim Miller-Hershon

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The Exit Tax Mistake That Could Cost You Millions with Brett Swarts

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How to Reinvent Yourself Without Losing Who You Are with Andreea Dragoi

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From Tech CEO to Hollywood Director: Building a Feature Film from Scratch with Nick Wilkinson

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Healthspan Over Lifespan: The Future of Longevity with Hunter Ziesing

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Build a Business Buyers Actually Want with John Warrillow

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The Legal Mistakes That Kill Business Exits (And How to Avoid Them) with Matthew Fornaro

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AI Won't Replace Humans. It Will Expose How We Work with Christa Hill

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Founder Executive Triathlon Retreat with Steven Pivnik

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Opportunity by Proximity: Building Wealth, Resilience, and a Life That Lasts with Mario Sicari

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Growth Doesn't Fix Problems, It Exposes Them with Dr. Donna Marino

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Why Success Alone Will Never Fulfill You with Scott Lackey

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Built to Scale: From Break-Fix to a World-Class IT Company with Dan Hernandez

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From Everest Base Camp: Grit, Failure, and the Power of Focus with Reid Tileston

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What Separates Finishers from Everyone Else with Mark Pattison

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Why Most Companies Are Behind on AI (And Don't Know It) with Brian Dainis

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Relationships Over Transactions: The Trust-Based Selling Blueprint with Todd Duncan

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Jim Stryker's Take On Why Founders Lose Millions Without Exit Planning

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Confidence Comes After Action. The Real Formula for Transformation with Cara Poppitt

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The Party Within: Rethinking Social Life and Belonging with Evan Cudworth

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From Boardroom to Basecamp: The Ecuador Executive Retreat with Mark Hodges and Griffin Mims

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From Stand-Up to TEDx: The Blueprint Behind Talks That Actually Convert with Cesar Cervantes

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From Necessity to 100 Million Views with Christopher Kriel

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Preparation and Stubbornness: From War Zones to Mount Everest with Mike Tobin

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The Yes Audit: Where Your Time, Money, and Focus Are Going with Ryan Pink Langford

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Core Turnaround Strategy — Telling the Truth, Fixing the Core, and Saving Companies with Walter Simson

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The Magic of CEO Effectiveness: Scaling, Exiting, and Leading at the Next Level with Jim Schleckser

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Primal Truths: What Evolutionary Psychology Teaches Us About Leadership, Power, and Relationships with Tim Ash

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Redefining Wealth Management: A Human-Centric Approach to Financial Success | Lisa Kirchenbauer

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Closing the Courage Gap: From Fearful Mind to Brave Heart | Margie Warrell

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Recapping a Year of Audacious Goals: Lessons Learned from Everest and TEDx with Steven Pivnik

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The Proceeds Waterfall: Mapping Every Penny of Your Business Exit with Steven Pivnik

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From Pioneering Patents to Thinkers360: Nick Evans on the Future of Tech and Thought Leadership

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Don't Wait for Perfect: Why Your Personal Brand Needs an Imperfect Start with Matt LeBris

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Paul Pacun on Capital Velocity and Cash Flow Discipline

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The AI Dilemma: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Responsible Growth | Dr. Cindy Gordon

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From 200-Mile Races to CMO: David Chase on Resilience and Goal Alignment

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The Upside of Down: Rebuilding Life After Catastrophe with John Ulsh

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The Perfect Meal Formula: Unlocking Health with Dr. Anna Pleet

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Hugh Massie on Dreaming Big, Starting Small, and Finishing Strong

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Optionality, Risk, and Building for the Long Game with Miles Spencer

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Adam Vernon: From a Pile of Old Skis to a Thriving Outdoor Furniture Brand

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Flipping the Script for National Podcast Day with Steven Pivnik

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Ismael Larrosa on Luck, Design, and Navigating the Startup Rollercoaster

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Dr. Stephen Timme on Transforming Your Sales Strategy with Insight-Led Selling

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The Mindset of a Top Performer: Sales Tactics, 75 Hard, and Stan Sher

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From Alcatraz Swims to AI: The Grit of a Tech Founder | Brant McNaughton

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Unlocking Organizational Potential with the Work to Value Management System | Mike Hogan

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Content, Community, and Commerce: Evan Dash on Modern Brand Building

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Paralyzed to Powerful: How Hope, Discipline, and Teamwork Fuel Recovery - Robert Paylor

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Growth, Transformation, and Risk: What Your Board Really Cares About | Naomi Kent

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Sell Anywhere: How to Conquer Rejection and Find Your Purpose | Donnie Tuttle

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Finish Lines & Bottom Lines: A Conversation on Sobriety, Triathlons, and Family Business | Adam Hill

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The Rainmaker Trap: Why Promoting Your Top Salesperson Can Stall Growth | William Bell

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Beyond the Game: Joanna Lohman on Authenticity and Resilience

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The Art of the Deal: Kelly Stratton's Insights on M&A

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Know Your Number: A Masterclass in Exit Strategy - James Hall

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The Learn-It-All Leader: How Good Decisions Equal Success | Damon Lembi

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Overcoming the Impossible: Cystic Fibrosis, Pro Football, and Beyond with NFL Vet Mike Pawlawski

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The Human-AI Workforce: Armando Viteri on the Future of Productivity

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With Intention: Jon Giganti on Aligning Purpose and Performance

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Code Blue to Bottom Line: Balancing the ER and Entrepreneurship | Mike Cetta

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From Base Camp to Summit: Everest Adventure Q&A with Steven Pivnik

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The Climb and the Challenge: Louise McEvoy's Adventure on Everest and Beyond

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First Woman to Climb the World's Second-Highest Summits | Jenn Drummond

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AI Readiness and Global Business Transformation - Lee Coulter - Built to Finish - Episode # 022

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The Final Lap: Turning Your Life's Work Into a Legacy | Marcus Wagner

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The Art of Branding: Elevate Your Business - Sienna Roman - Built to Finish - Episode # 020

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From the Skies to SpaceX and Ironman Success - Scott Poteet - Built to Finish - Episode # 019

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Open Banking and Beyond: Kieron James on Innovation and Leadership - Built to Finish - Episode # 018

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The Strategic Advantage of Knowing Your Business - Frank Gazzillo - Built to Finish - Episode # 017

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Charting a Course from Boardroom to Big Screen - Nick Wilkinson - Built to Finish - Episode # 016

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Books, Business, and Balance - Nick Hutchison - Built to Finish - Episode # 015

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Navigating Global Expansion - Mark Garland - Built to Finish - Episode # 014

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Aligning Strategy with Vision for Success - Tom Bonney - Built to Finish - Episode # 013

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From Founder to Acquisition: A Journey to Microsoft - Jon Gilman - Built to Finish - Episode # 012

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Building Success and Learning New Lessons - Mike Saldi - Built to Finish - Episode # 11

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Executive Leadership & Strategic Exits - Pam Singleton - Built to Finish - Episode # 010

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Navigating Highs, Lows, and Sell-Offs - Mark Kennedy - Built to Finish - Episode # 009

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A Flight Path Through Military and Commercial Skies - Mark Peters - Built to Finish - Episode # 008

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Care More and More About Less and Less - Tim Ash - Built to Finish - Episode # 007

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Beyond the Finish Line: Triumph and Transformation - Mike Reilly - Built to Finish - Episode #006

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Hiring Right, Leading Strong, and Exiting Smart - Leo Fox - Built to Finish - Episode # 005

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2025: The Year You Scale New Summits - Built to Finish - Episode # 004

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Exiting Your Business with Confidence - Mark Hodges - Built to Finish - Episode # 003

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In the Mind of a Founder: Bill Thomas on Exit Psychology - Built to Finish - Episode # 002

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Unleashing Your Inner Champion - Igor Yakushko - Built to Finish - Episode # 001

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