In this powerful interview, Vince Perri sits down with María Carmen Ruiz, founder of Psicología María Carmen, to unpack her journey from traditional psychologist to global online coach serving hundreds of thousands.
María Carmen shares how she built a 430,000-follower platform, scaled her business using content, mentorship, and high-ticket offers, and overcame deep fears around public speaking and visibility.
They dive into:
How moving from 1-on-1 therapy to scalable online programs transformed her life
The mindset shift required to charge premium high-ticket pricing
Why entrepreneurship feels like an emotional roller coaster
Relationship and heartbreak recovery lessons from a 20-year psychologist
How to avoid codependency and rebuild identity after a breakup
The importance of having passions, projects & a mission beyond your partner
Using AI + social media to grow impact and business freedom
Handling fear, self-doubt & imposter syndrome as a founder
How she rebuilt after Instagram blocks & hacks — twice
The power of retreats, in-person events & community
If you’re a therapist, coach, creator, or entrepreneur building a personal-brand business — this episode is packed with mindset, business, and personal-growth gold.
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In this powerful interview, Vince Perri sits down with María Carmen Ruiz, founder of Psicología María Carmen, to unpack her journey from traditional psychologist to global online coach serving hundreds of thousands.
María Carmen shares how she built a 430,000-follower platform, scaled her business using content, mentorship, and high-ticket offers, and overcame deep fears around public speaking and visibility.
They dive into:
How moving from 1-on-1 therapy to scalable online programs transformed her life
The mindset shift required to charge premium high-ticket pricing
Why entrepreneurship feels like an emotional roller coaster
Relationship and heartbreak recovery lessons from a 20-year psychologist
How to avoid codependency and rebuild identity after a breakup
The importance of having passions, projects & a mission beyond your partner
Using AI + social media to grow impact and business freedom
Handling fear, self-doubt & imposter syndrome as a founder
How she rebuilt after Instagram blocks & hacks — twice
The power of retreats, in-person events & community
If you’re a therapist, coach, creator, or entrepreneur building a personal-brand business — this episode is packed with mindset, business, and personal-growth gold.
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How to Raise Startup Capital as a Non-Technical Founder | $8M Immigrant Success Story
Beyond The Claim with Vince Perri
53 minutes 16 seconds
1 month ago
How to Raise Startup Capital as a Non-Technical Founder | $8M Immigrant Success Story
Learn how immigrant founder Jonathan Lamer raised $8M, built 5 startups, and scaled across borders without any tech background.
Jonathan Lamer’s story proves that you don’t need a Silicon Valley background to build something big.
From Quebec to Miami, he’s raised over $8 million, built five companies, and helped founders worldwide launch in the U.S.
In this episode of Beyond The Claim, host Vince Perri uncovers Jonathan’s real founder playbook on how to build fast, validate faster, and scale globally without burning out or giving up control.
💡 What You’ll Learn
-How to raise capital as a non-technical founder
-Bootstrapping vs VC funding — what really works in 2025
-How to test offers and validate markets in weeks
-The truth about international expansion and scaling
-Why resilience and speed outperform experience every time
Chapters:
00:00 How did an immigrant founder raise $8M with no tech skills?
08:22 What makes U.S. entrepreneurship different from Canada?
15:45 Why do most business partnerships collapse?
23:18 How can you validate your business in under 12 months?
33:07 When is VC funding smarter than bootstrapping?
41:10 What do investors really want to see in 2025?
48:45 How do founders break into the U.S. market successfully?
🎯 Guest: Jonathan Lamer – Founder, Cohesive Lab
🌐 Website: www.cohesivelab.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanlamer
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanlamer
🎙 Hosted by Vince Perri
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Beyond The Claim with Vince Perri
In this powerful interview, Vince Perri sits down with María Carmen Ruiz, founder of Psicología María Carmen, to unpack her journey from traditional psychologist to global online coach serving hundreds of thousands.
María Carmen shares how she built a 430,000-follower platform, scaled her business using content, mentorship, and high-ticket offers, and overcame deep fears around public speaking and visibility.
They dive into:
How moving from 1-on-1 therapy to scalable online programs transformed her life
The mindset shift required to charge premium high-ticket pricing
Why entrepreneurship feels like an emotional roller coaster
Relationship and heartbreak recovery lessons from a 20-year psychologist
How to avoid codependency and rebuild identity after a breakup
The importance of having passions, projects & a mission beyond your partner
Using AI + social media to grow impact and business freedom
Handling fear, self-doubt & imposter syndrome as a founder
How she rebuilt after Instagram blocks & hacks — twice
The power of retreats, in-person events & community
If you’re a therapist, coach, creator, or entrepreneur building a personal-brand business — this episode is packed with mindset, business, and personal-growth gold.
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