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Built to Last

Levi Lawrence and Colby Jardine

13 episodes

1 month ago

Colby and Levi sit down with Gina Mollicone-Long Author, speaker, coach, and founder of the Greatness Group, for an energizing conversation about personal transformation, belief systems, and the real meaning of success. Gina shares her path from a high-achieving corporate career to launching multiple businesses rooted in systems thinking, personal development, and high-performance leadership. From stories about charging her first client triple her salary to reflections on parenting, family d...

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Episodes (13/13)

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How Inner Change Powers Business Success - With Gina Mollicone-Long

1 month ago

2 hours 3 minutes

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Why People-First Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Culture with Pierre Battah

Challenging common leadership mantras with wisdom, wit, and real-world stories. In this episode of Built to Last, Levi and Colby are joined by leadership expert, award-winning author, and jazz bassist Pierre Battah. What begins as a nostalgic reconnection turns into a candid, insightful exploration of leadership, organizational culture, and the future of work. Pierre shares personal stories from his transition from HR executive to independent consultant and speaker, lessons learned thr...

3 months ago

1 hour 45 minutes

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Building Impact Across Borders: A Founder’s Journey Through Startups, Setbacks, and Social Change with Justinus Adriaanse

In this wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with Justinus Adriaanse—a South African-born entrepreneur whose life journey spans tech startups, social impact, and the pursuit of a more just world. From launching and scaling one of South Africa’s leading real estate platforms to founding a tuition-free coding academy for underserved youth, Justinus shares a remarkable story of transformation shaped by adversity, leadership, and an evolving worldview. We explore the cultur...

4 months ago

1 hour 51 minutes

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Visibility with Intention: Build a Brand That’s Bigger Than Your Business with Marina Byezhanova

In this episode of Built to Last, Levi and Colby sit down with Marina Byezhanova, a globally recognized personal branding expert, entrepreneur, and speaker, for a deeply candid and energizing conversation about identity, growth, and what it means to show up as a leader. From navigating business failures in public, to building thought leadership that transcends a company name, Marina shares hard-earned insights that resonate with anyone who's wrestled with visibility, reinvention, or the pres...

5 months ago

1 hour 51 minutes

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Episode 9: The Buyer’s Lens: Seeing Your Business for What It Is with David Barnett

In this episode, Levi and Colby are joined by David Barnett — business broker turned consultant, author, and content creator — for a masterclass in buying, selling, and valuing small businesses. David shares his journey from Yellow Pages rep to business owner, debt broker, and ultimately trusted advisor helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of business transactions. The conversation dives deep into lessons learned from brokerage, the realities of small business exits, how real-worl...

5 months ago

1 hour 55 minutes

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Episode 8: From Beer to Bugs: Building Businesses That Actually Matter with Stephen Dixon

In this episode of the Build to Last podcast, Levi and Colby sit down with entrepreneur and self-described “solutionist” Stephen Dixon, founder of GrimRoss Brewing. The conversation ranges widely—from the messy, nonlinear path of growing a business to the philosophical underpinnings of meaningful work. Stephen shares how brewing beer led him to create a side venture tackling industrial waste with black soldier fly larvae, all in the pursuit of sustainable, circular solutions. But this ...

6 months ago

1 hour 44 minutes

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Episode 7: The Business of Being Human: Boundaries, Burnout & Belonging with Rankyn Campbell

In this deeply human and insightful episode of Built to Last, Levi and Colby sit down with therapist and business owner Rankyn Campbell for a conversation that blurs the lines between entrepreneurship, mental health, and personal growth. Rankyn opens up about his journey from competitive hockey to running a thriving mental health clinic, and shares the real, often messy work of self-awareness, boundary-setting, and leadership. Together, they explore the inner challenges faced by entrepreneur...

6 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes

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Episode 6: One-Man Show to Portfolio CEO - Lessons not found in school with Jean-Francois Rousseau

In this candid and thought-provoking episode of Build to Last, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Jean-François Rousseau (JF) for a wide-ranging conversation about building enduring businesses, navigating acquisitions, and the lessons only failure can teach. JF shares his remarkable journey—from being “forced” into entrepreneurship at 16 to building a portfolio of companies with over 100 employees. With a sharp eye for opportunity and a people-first approach to leadership, JF reveals the re...

7 months ago

1 hour 41 minutes

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Episode 4: Real Decisions in Business and Life with Constantino Papadopulos from Enterprix

Levi, Colby, and Constantino explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, business culture in different countries, and making tough decisions—whether it’s changing markets, exiting a partnership, or stepping away from leadership https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantino-papadopulos-a85620b/ https://enterprix.us/ Quotes Worth Sharing "Most businesses should buy, not build. But for the 20% that need to build—get it right from the start." "A business partnership is like a marriage—you need to ...

7 months ago

1 hour 46 minutes

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Episode 5: Failure, Identity, Reinvention and Peer Groups with Tracy Bell from WMI

Levi, Colby, and Tracy Bell have an unfiltered conversation about entrepreneurship, failure, and personal identity. Tracy, former CEO and co-founder of Millennia Tea, shares her journey of building a business from passion, facing public closure, and navigating what comes next. They dive into business resilience, identity beyond work, and the power of peer networks in shaping both professional and personal growth. Links and Resources: Tracy Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybell10/Walla...

7 months ago

1 hour 57 minutes

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Episode 3: Future of work with Anthony Rice from People Partners

What if rethinking your workforce could unlock massive growth and efficiency? Anthony Rice joins us to share real stories of companies transforming through offshoring, automation, and smarter systems. From breaking bottlenecks to freeing up leadership time, we explore what the future of work really looks like. People Partners Website: https://peoplepartnersbpo.com/ Anthony Rice on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-rice-98769a201/ Episode Chapters: 8:40 min: What Is Workforce En...

8 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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Episode 2: From Corporate to Consulting, Jen Warrington on Revolutionizing Recruitment

Episode Overview: In this kickoff episode of Built to Last, we chat with Jen Warrington, founder of The Warrington Group, about how recruitment, workplace culture, and employer branding have shifted post-pandemic. Jen shares her entrepreneurial journey, her insights on creating workplaces that attract and retain top talent, and her predictions for the future of hiring. Key Topics and Timestamps Jen’s Journey into Entrepreneurship (00:03:24) Launching The Warrington Group during the pandemic...

9 months ago

1 hour 51 minutes

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Pilot Episode aka the Origin Story

In this inaugural episode of the podcast, the hosts introduce themselves and share their personal backgrounds, highlighting their experiences in business and the challenges they have faced. They discuss the importance of peer groups, collaboration, and the complexity of navigating the entrepreneurial journey. The podcast aims to create a safe space for meaningful conversations about business, personal growth, and actionable insights that can help entrepreneurs thrive in an ever-changing lands...

10 months ago

55 minutes