Modern Founders

In this episode of Modern Founders, Barrett sits down with Amit Zandberg, the 22-year-old founder and CEO of Allpros.After spending over $10,000 on online courses, Amit saw a major problem: people often don’t know if a course is actually worth it until after they buy it.So he built Allpros, a platform that helps people review and evaluate online courses, mentors, and creators before spending their money.In this conversation, we talk about:- Why online courses are hard to trust- What makes a course worth buying- Red flags to look for before investing- The real cost of bad advice- How Amit built Allpros- Why trust matters in businessThis episode is for founders, creators, and entrepreneurs who want to make smarter decisions before investing in online education.Connect with Amit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-zandberg-9b2072317/ Allpros: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allpross/ Connect with Barrett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrett-williams-662497324/ Modern Founders: https://www.instagram.com/modernfounders.pod/ MeloAd Media: https://meloadmedia.com/

In this episode of Modern Founders, I sit down with George Little, entrepreneur, designer, and founder of Brandzap, to talk about what it really takes to build a business in today’s market.George shares his journey from designer to founder, how he built his consultancy, and why early-stage entrepreneurs need to get specific about who they serve, what problem they solve, and how they position their offer.In this episode, we talk about:- Why being too broad can hurt your business- How micro-agencies are becoming a bigger opportunity- Why people don’t just need good design they need clarity - How AI is lowering the barrier to entry for founders- The importance of pressure testing your ideas early- Why being human is still one of the most underrated founder skillsConnect with George:Website: https://www.brandzap.xyz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rglittle3/ Connect with Barrett / Modern Founders:MeloAd Media: https://meloadmedia.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrett-williams-662497324/ Thanks for watching. If you found value in this conversation, make sure to like, subscribe, and follow along for more conversations with founders building in the modern era.

In this episode, I sit down with Thalia Vila, the founder of Resilient Meals, a high-quality meal prep company based in Central Florida. Thalia shares her inspiring journey from a failed restaurant attempt during the COVID-19 lockdowns to building a successful, health-focused business that prioritizes transparency and real food.Key HighlightsThe "Anti-Factor" Approach: How Thalia competes with Huge companies by using fresh, local ingredients, avoiding seed oils, and keeping recipes to fewer than 10 recognizable ingredients.Finding the Right Audience: Why her initial focus on gym-goers failed and how she pivoted to serve busy professionals and moms who value quality over macros.Systems and Legacy: Thalia discusses the operational systems built by her late husband, Jesse, and how she transitioned from the creative side to managing a team of six.Marketing Through Authenticity: The power of being "unapologetically yourself" and why word-of-mouth and community trust often outperform viral social media metrics. Connect with Our Guest Website: https://www.resilientmealsfl.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thalia-vila-bb35a0289/ Connect With The Host: Website: https://meloadmedia.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrett-williams-662497324/

The conversation covers the journey of Zach Brown from education to the financial industry, the challenges faced, and the importance of financial education. It also delves into the role of a financial advisor and the need for financial education in schools and colleges. The discussion highlights the impact of market fluctuations and the value of professional expertise and emotional support provided by financial advisors. The conversation covers the advantages of investing during market fluctuations, the concept of buying low and selling high, and the drawbacks of whole life insurance policies as an investment option. It emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics and making informed investment decisions.TakeawaysFinancial education is lacking in traditional school curriculumsThe role of a financial advisor is to provide professional expertise and emotional support during market fluctuations Investing in the stock market during market fluctuations can be advantageous.Whole life insurance policies may not be the best investment option for wealth building.

The conversation covers Lucas's journey from Hong Kong to New Zealand, his experience in the insurance industry, and the challenges and strategies of running a business in New Zealand. It also delves into the dynamics of lead generation, client relationships, and risk management in the business. The conversation covers topics such as calculated risk in business decisions, disruption in the industry, building a brand, content creation, employee management, and learning from industry leaders.TakeawaysCultural differences in sales and business between New Zealand and other countriesThe importance of client-first approach and integrity in the insurance industry Calculated RiskDisruption and BrandingContent CreationEmployee ManagementLearning from Industry LeadersChapters00:00 Risk Management and Business Growth42:00 Building a Brand and Content Creation50:09 Learning from Industry Leaders and Entrepreneurship