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builders from business.com
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109 episodes
11 hours ago
Welcome to builders —  where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands.  Guests include the co-inventor of Siri, the first business leader of Xbox, and first-time startup CEOs.  At builders you'll get insights from others to apply to your own business or career.  Subscribe today — for whatever business you're building. This is builders from business.com.
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Welcome to builders —  where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands.  Guests include the co-inventor of Siri, the first business leader of Xbox, and first-time startup CEOs.  At builders you'll get insights from others to apply to your own business or career.  Subscribe today — for whatever business you're building. This is builders from business.com.
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Getting Your Career in Shape with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin
On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, author, researcher, and corporate leader, to talk about leadership, generational change, and the evolving workplace. Dr. Flippin shares her journey from studying art history to leading in marketing and communications, and how intentionality, networking, and adaptability have shaped her career. The conversation explores the challenges facing women and Gen Z professionals, from pay transparency and flexible work to building empathy across generations. Dr. Flippin also shares practical advice on leadership development, career advancement, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. 

Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀

Explore Dr. Candace Steele Flippin’s book, Get Your Career in SHAPE, to learn more about empowering career growth: https://candacesteeleflippin.com/shop/

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11 hours ago
39 minutes

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Digits CEO Jeff Seibert on Founder-Market Fit and Social Dilemma
On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jeff Seibert, founder and CEO of Digits, to talk about building companies that last. Jeff shares how he helped scale Crashlytics to millions of users before joining Twitter, why he designed Digits as a fully remote company long before it was common, and how founder–market fit shapes lasting success. They also dive into his work producing The Social Dilemma and how those experiences influence his views on technology, accountability, and the future of innovation.

Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀
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3 weeks ago
21 minutes

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D1 Training CEO Will Bartholomew on Athletics, Growth, and What Made Peyton Manning Special
On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Will Bartholomew, former D1 athlete and founder of D1 Training, to explore the journey from the playing field to building one of the fastest-growing training franchises in the country. Will shares lessons learned from competing alongside legends like Peyton Manning, the setbacks that shaped his path, and how the values of accountability, coaching, and character are at the heart of athletic and personal growth. The conversation highlights how D1 Training grew from its early focus on young athletes to serving adults nationwide, showing that the fundamentals of training and purpose-driven coaching are timeless.


Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode,  be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀

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🏈 Visit the D1 Training website: D1 Training | Train Like an Athlete

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4 weeks ago
33 minutes

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When Work is Good with Moe Carrick
When work energizes us, everything else in life improves - our mood, our relationships, and even our impact at home. On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby meets with Moe Carrick to uncover how “people-first” doesn’t have to mean ignoring business realities, how meetings can shift from draining to energizing, and how purpose shows up even in everyday roles. They also cover HR’s role in shaping culture, the dangers of lip service values, and how leaders can make alignment real.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why the best workplaces help us bring our full selves to work
  • What it truly means for work to be “good” for both people and organizations
  • How to redesign meetings to be purposeful and engaging
  • Why connection, not communication, is often the real problem
  • The difference between “people-first” lip service and genuine practice
  • Why purpose matters — even in roles that may not seem world-changing
Purchase a copy of Moe’s book: https://amzn.to/45A1gR5

Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀

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2 months ago
30 minutes

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With Business.com’s Chad Brooks on BDC+ and new research
In this episode of the builders podcast, host John Busby talks with Chad Brooks, Editor in Chief at business.com, about brand-new research uncovering a surprising productivity crisis among small business owners.

Chad shares insights from surveying 550 leaders, revealing where time really goes, and why so few hours are spent on the growth that owners say matters most. He also introduces business.com+, a free program aimed at helping small businesses cut through marketing hype, choose the right tools, and reclaim valuable time.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • Why small business owners spend just 4 hours a week on growth activities, despite saying it’s a top priority
  • The hidden productivity drains stealing hours every week (hint: email is just the beginning)
  • How opportunity cost and burnout are linked to day-to-day “firefighting”
  • Why delegation is so hard — and how to get comfortable letting go
  • What business.com+ offers to help leaders make better decisions, faster
Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode,  be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you.

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2 months ago
15 minutes

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VistaPrint EVP Emily Whittaker on Leadership, Innovation and Why Small Business Owners are Happy!
In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Emily Whittaker — EVP of North America at VistaPrint. Emily shares what she’s learned in 15 years at the company, including how to foster innovation inside a now 25-year-old brand, the mindset behind today’s small business owners, and why she believes we’re all at “Day Zero” when it comes to AI.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • Why 81% of small business owners say they’re happier working for themselves

  • What small businesses are doing with AI — and where they still want a human touch

  • How VistaPrint stays innovative by “making big feel small”

  • Why “acting like an owner” is more than a motto — it’s a leadership unlock

  • How to scale personalized marketing when time is tight and trust is everything

  • Why your business card isn’t the first step anymore — and what is

  • What it takes to go from imposter syndrome to leading the largest region at a global company

Thanks for listening — and if you loved this episode, send it to someone who’s building their own thing and needs a nudge to dream bigger. 🚀


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3 months ago
33 minutes

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Leading Through Change with Executive Coach and Fmr Agency Exec Toni L Clem
In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Toni Clem-  former President & COO of Ovare Group and now an executive coach to top leaders. Toni shares candid insights on leadership, growth, and navigating turning points in your career.


In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • How to lead when the path forward isn’t clear — and everyone’s watching


  • Why the best leaders focus on changing themselves before trying to change others


  • What executives did before coaching became mainstream — and what’s changed since


  • Whether it’s better to build multiple specialized brands or scale under one unified name


  • How growing a national agency outside of major markets can become a strategic advantage


  • What really happens when you boldly ask for more — and actually get it


  • How to bridge the gap between being great at your craft and ready to lead the entire company
Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode,  be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀


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3 months ago
29 minutes

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How and Why To Invest - with Investor and Entrepreneur Phil Strazzulla
His work stands where elite investors and successful entrepreneurs meet. Phil Strazzulla himself is both of these, and in this episode of The Builders Podcast, he joins host John Busby to share hard-earned lessons from 20+ years of investing, pouring sweat equity in startups, and quietly building a category-leading HR software review platform.
Phil and John discuss:
  • Phil’s personal investing philosophy rooted in margin of safety
  • Why the “weirder” the deal, the better the opportunity
  • A major investment failure — and what it taught Phil about leadership
  • The unconventional path that led Phil to start Select Software Reviews
  • How Phil is hedging against AI’s impact on search with word-of-mouth and trust
  • Why listening to your users is the only real growth strategy
This episode is packed with stories, insights, and practical wisdom for founders, operators, and aspiring investors alike.


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3 months ago
28 minutes

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Reinventing the Leader with Walmart Regional CEO Gui Loureiro and Leadership Coach Carlos Marin
Today’s leaders face constant change, cultural complexity, and the demand to do more with less… yet many fail to adapt because they don’t reinvent themselves. In this episode of the builders podcast, Walmart’s Regional CEO Gui Loureiro and executive leadership coach Carlos Marin join John Busby to share the real frameworks, habits, and coaching insights that help executives navigate complexity, build trust, and deliver results at scale.These are powerhouse leaders. Gui leads Walmart’s operations across Mexico, Canada, Chile, and Central America, managing massive complexity. Carlos works with global executives to develop the mindsets and habits that stick. Together, they break down what it takes to lead intentionally in a world that demands constant change.Gui and Carlos break down:
  • How to intentionally reinvent yourself as a leader

  • Leading Walmart’s diverse regions through complexity and change

  • Building trust and alignment in massive organizations

  • The power of coaching to sustain leadership change

  • Practical frameworks from their new book, Reinventing the Leader

  • Why leadership reinvention is essential in today’s business climate

This conversation is essential listening for executives, managers, and anyone looking to lead with purpose in an ever-changing world.🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus

Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.

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📘 Buy Reinventing the Leader: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gui-Loureiro-Reinventing-the-Leader-How-to-Change-Yourself-to-Change-Your-Company-Hardcover-9781637746806/13650753417 

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3 months ago
30 minutes

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Running a Global, Mission-Driven Brand with Indeed.com Global VP Jennifer Warren
How do you build a global brand that’s purpose-driven—and adapt through massive change? In this episode of the builders podcast, Indeed’s Global VP of Brand Marketing and Creative, Jennifer Warren, joins John Busby to share how she helps lead the world’s #1 job site through technological shifts, changing economic cycles, and a rapidly evolving labor market.

Jennifer breaks down:
  • How Indeed is investing in AI for job seekers and employers

  • What makes purpose-driven brands resilient to change

  • Lessons from leading large, global creative teams

  • How to maintain brand trust at scale

  • Her advice for marketers navigating today’s uncertainty

This conversation is a roadmap for marketing leaders, brand builders, and executives working in dynamic, competitive industries. It’s candid, strategic, and full of real-world insights.

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Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.


🚀 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus

💼 Explore Indeed:
👉 https://www.indeed.com/

👩‍💼 Connect with Jen Warren on LinkedIn:
👉 Jen Warren | LinkedIn

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3 months ago
26 minutes

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Building a fitness brand and working with Jen Aniston! With Pvolve President Julie Cartwright
How do you build a wellness brand that’s personal, scalable—and clinically backed?In this episode of the builders podcast, Pvolve President Julie Cartwright joins John Busby to share how she helped transform a personal pain story into a global brand known for functional movement, patented equipment, and a hybrid membership model.Julie breaks down:
  • Why functional movement is disrupting fitness—and how it’s clinically proven

  • How to blend digital and physical channels into one customer journey

  • The challenges of scaling a franchise while building brand trust

  • How Pvolve partnered with Jennifer Aniston—and what that really means

  • Her advice for mid-career women wanting to step into executive roles

This conversation is a roadmap for founders, marketers, and leaders navigating growth in competitive categories. It’s candid, strategic, and packed with real-world lessons.🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus
Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. 🚀 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus
💼 Explore Pvolve:
👉 https://www.pvolve.com/
👩‍💼 Connect with Julie Cartwright on LinkedIn:
👉 Julie Cartwright | LinkedIn
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
  • Tally Health

  • Hyperice Normatec

  • Chief (executive network for women)

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Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions.
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4 months ago
26 minutes

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Growth, leadership and navigating your career with Comcast Business SVP Tracy Pitcher
How do you build trust as a small business and a global brand—at the same time?In this episode of the builders podcast, Comcast Business SVP Tracy Pitcher joins John Busby to share how one of the world's most recognizable companies shows up locally while scaling across 102 countries and serving over 2.6 million customers.From powering major sports stadiums with 250 miles of fiber to helping solopreneurs work faster and safer, Tracy breaks down:
  • The surprising parallels between B2B and B2C marketing

  • Why personalized outreach is the new power play

  • How enterprise sales really happen—and why leaderboard status matters

  • What she’s learned over 26 years of leadership, including her “big but” philosophy

This conversation is a blueprint for leaders, marketers, and career climbers alike. It’s candid, strategic, and packed with real-world insights.

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💼 Explore Comcast Business:
👉 business.comcast.com🎁 Learn about the Comcast Business Small Business Bonus:
👉 Small Business Bonus Program👩‍💼 Connect with Tracy Pitcher on LinkedIn:
👉 Tracy Pitcher | LinkedIn


🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Comcast Rise
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

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4 months ago
27 minutes

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A+ Entrepreneur Advice from the Poop Scoop Millionaire
In this episode of builders, John Busby introduces William Milliken, a serial entrepreneur who turned a humble service (picking up dog poop) into a booming multi-million dollar business. William shares how he spotted the opportunity, scaled quickly, and built an incredibly loyal customer base with smart automation, branding, and community building.
Gritty startup wisdom and surprising insights on market creation inside.


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Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on the best solutions. 
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💼 Learn more about Swoop Scoop:   https://www.skool.com/poop-scoop-mill… 


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4 months ago
22 minutes

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Building a National Luxury Dog Resort Brand with Jason Parker of K9 Resorts
In this episode of the builders podcast, John sits down with Jason D. Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of K9 Resorts, a fast-growing luxury dog daycare and boarding franchise that’s redefining pet care across America. For them, luxury means cage-free boarding, orthopedic beds, DogTV, and more. Jason shares how he and his brother started the business as teenagers and scaled it into a national brand - celebrating its 20th anniversary. Whether you're a dog lover, entrepreneur, or franchise owner, this conversation is full of insight on scaling with integrity and building a business people (and pets!) love.

🔗 Resources & Links:
Learn more about K9 Resorts: https://www.k9resorts.com/
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4 months ago
22 minutes

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Scaling Your Service Business: How to Work Fewer Hours and Grow Revenue with Ruth Mannschreck, DDS
Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, DDS, knows what it means to build a thriving service business while balancing life’s curveballs. In this episode, Ruth shares how she scaled her dental practice by condensing five days of production into just two and a half days per week—without sacrificing growth. She talks about the power of rethinking systems, putting the customer experience first, and aligning teams around their strengths. Plus, Ruth offers practical advice for business owners preparing to sell: how to build a business that runs without you, what makes a practice irresistible to buyers, and why transparency with your team is key to a smooth transition. If you’re in any service industry—from dentistry to plumbing—this conversation is packed with actionable strategies.

🔗 Resources & Links:
Prepitnow — https://prepitnow.com
Work Fewer Hours — https://workfewerhours.com
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5 months ago
26 minutes

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Merchants Fleet CEO Matt Dyer on the Massive Fleet Management Industry
Matt Dyer, CEO of Merchants Fleet, joins builders to share how he’s leading innovation in one of the most under-the-radar, yet essential, industries: fleet management. With over 30 years of experience across the US and Europe, Matt breaks down the $20B+ industry’s hidden impact on the economy, its role in business efficiency, and what it takes to lead through change.
From optimizing vehicle utilization to managing economic uncertainty, Matt reveals how Merchants Fleet serves America’s top businesses—and what leaders can learn about scale, customer experience, and data-led innovation. You’ll also hear how Matt went from account manager to CEO and what it really means to build a career without a “grand plan.”

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5 months ago
31 minutes

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Scaling Beauty Brands with Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar & Lashkind
Vanessa Jakobson, CEO and partner at Blo Blow Dry Bar and Lashkind, shares how she helped scale one of North America’s most recognizable beauty service brands. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Vanessa opens up about the decision to franchise, lessons from the pandemic, and why customer lifetime value is the name of the game. She also shares her thoughts on economic uncertainty, changing real estate trends, and how the brand stays current through training, memberships, and community engagement. If you're interested in how service brands scale, adapt, and grow, this episode is for you.

🔗 Resources & Links:
Learn more about Blo Dry Bar: https://blomedry.com/
Learn more about LashKind: https://www.wearelashkind.com/
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5 months ago
26 minutes

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Starting and Scaling a Successful Agency in Your Mid 20’s! With Wondersauce CEO John Sampogna
Episode 90: Most 20-somethings are busy doing soul-searching to find a career path. But by his mid-20’s, John Sampogna was already starting and scaling a successful agency. Within just a few years of co-founding Wondersauce, he grew it from zero clients to over 100 employees without outside funding. In this episode of the builders podcast, John shares how he made the leap from employee to founder, what it took to survive early challenges, and how he’s kept Wondersauce thriving through constant change. We’re going inside the mind of an agency founder: How to build, grow, and survive.

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6 months ago
25 minutes

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Investing in Early-Stage MedTech and Tech with Excelestar Founder Tasneem Dohadwala
Episode 89: Seasoned investor Tasneem Dohadwala, founder of Excelestar Ventures, shares the ins and outs of early-stage investing in medtech and deep tech. Get a window into Excelestar's investment thesis, how they evaluate product-market fit, and read into the current funding climate in economic uncertainty. Tasneem also discusses her firm's commitment to diversity in leadership, support for women- and minority-led startups, and her perspective on the Boston startup ecosystem. John Busby makes sure to get builders listeners career insights from her journey from Lehman Brothers to venture capital, while also relaying the realities of startup leadership, and advice for how to support portfolio founders.
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6 months ago
34 minutes

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Discovering & Re-Engineering Your Brand with Barry Labov
Episode 88:  Many brands and companies struggle with differentiation. Brand marketing expert Barry LaBov joins John to show us what true brand differentiation looks like. Barry LaBov is a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the founder of LaBov Marketing Communications and Training, a firm that’s helped brands like Audi, BMW, The Macallan, and dozens more figure out what makes them truly different — and how to turn that into serious business momentum. Learn how to re-engineer (not just re-brand) your brand from the best on today’s episode of builders.

Barry’s Podcast, Difference Talks: https://www.differencetalks.com/

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7 months ago
30 minutes

builders from business.com
Welcome to builders —  where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands.  Guests include the co-inventor of Siri, the first business leader of Xbox, and first-time startup CEOs.  At builders you'll get insights from others to apply to your own business or career.  Subscribe today — for whatever business you're building. This is builders from business.com.