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From Karachi to CEO: The Power of Partnership and AI w/ Umer Khan - Ep. 59
What does it take to leave a cushy job at Uber and build an AI company from the ground up with your childhood friends? For Umer Khan, it started with the “figure it out” mindset forged as an 18-year-old immigrant from Pakistan. He unpacks the real story of entrepreneurship—from the critical support of a great partner to the non-negotiable rules for co-founding with friends. Umer gets real about the unsexy plumbing work required to actually implement AI and why your curiosity, not your fear, is y
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Oct. 11, 2026
From Karachi to CEO: The Power of Partnership and AI w/ Umer Khan - Ep. 59
What does it take to leave a cushy job at Uber and build an AI company from the ground up with your childhood friends? For Umer Khan, it started with the “figure it out” mindset forged as an 18-year-old immigrant from Pakistan. He unpacks the real story of entrepreneurship—from the critical support of a great partner to the non-negotiable rules for co-founding with friends. Umer gets real about the unsexy plumbing work required to actually implement AI and why your curiosity, not your fear, is y
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Sept. 29, 2026
Fixing Toxic Culture, Hiring for Keeps, and Leading the 95% w/ Kyle Patrick Smith - Ep. 58
Is HR just the principal's office for adults? Kyle Patrick Smith, a 25-year HR veteran, is here to dismantle that myth. He reveals why culture isn't about mission statements on a wall but a direct reflection of leadership’s true attitude towards its people. Kyle unpacks his tactical playbook for smarter hiring, starting with the one document most founders get wrong, and shares his powerful "95% Rule" for retaining top talent by focusing on the majority who want to do great work, not the few w...
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Sept. 27, 2026
Forging Mental Calluses, Exposing Industry Lies, and Winning the Long Game w/ Joe Wagner - Ep. 57
What does finishing a 30-mile Spartan Ultra race have in common with building a multi-million-dollar business? According to Joe Wagner, everything. Joe unpacks the raw, "excuseless" mindset required to push past the "inner bitch" that tells you to quit, whether you're at mile 28 or facing a devastating business setback. He shares his journey into the world of passive income through merchant services, exposing the industry's dark side and revealing how to build a truly sustainable, ethical busine
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Sept. 24, 2026
How to Engage All 3 Brains and Master Your Second Act w/ Joya Dass - Ep. 56
From a 27-year career as a TV news anchor on the floor of the NYSE to leading storytelling immersions abroad, Joya Dass has mastered the art of captivating an audience. In this episode, Joya unpacks why our attention spans have plummeted to just 7 seconds and how to engage the entire brain—not just the data-driven part. She shares her framework for helping women in their "second act" turn a lifetime of wisdom into a powerful public presence, and why physically removing yourself from your daily r
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Sept. 22, 2026
Building a Dog Paradise and Why Humans Need Training Too w/ Aaron Wurth - Ep. 55
What can dog training teach you about leadership? Aaron Wurth, founder of All Dogs Unleashed KC, turned his passion into a "dog paradise" by rejecting cold commercial properties and building a business on trust and intention. He reveals how a dog’s “4-second window” is a masterclass in living presently, why most aggression is just a failure of leadership, and how shifting from a reactive to a proactive mindset is the ultimate key to success—for your pet and your business. 💡 Unlocking the Playbo
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Sept. 20, 2026
Selling an Experience (Not Just a Cake) and The Power of Pivoting w/ Andrea Reed - Ep. 54
What happens when you're faced with choosing between a demanding medical career and being present for your family? Andrea Reed, founder of SweetCakes, chose to turn her passion into a luxury wedding cake business built on an unforgettable customer experience. She reveals why going "extra" is her only move, how she bravely stepped away from her booming business to put her family first, and why success is always relative. This is a masterclass in building a business that aligns with your deepes...