Best 454 Creative Podcasts (2024)

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Spiritual Narcissim (EP 461) 28:14

2h ago28:14

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Tina has been taken advantage of from several random individuals claiming they were spiritual. But it was always about having power over her... If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with the Sarlos is available by audio on Thursday mornings on Patreon.c…

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Ep 455 William Brown on Turning a $50 Course into a Seven-Figure Exit, Navigating Diligence, and Creating a Million Dollar Webinar 42:44

9h ago42:44

42:44

This week on Built to Sell Radio, William Brown shares his remarkable journey from selling a $50 Word document offering trading advice to building a multi-million dollar online education business that attracted serious interest from acquirers. Based in Dubai, William's story is a testament to how a simple, bootstrapped start can evolve into a highl…

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Ep 454 A Rare Glimpse Inside the Secret World of Corporate Development 1:01:25

4d ago1:01:25

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Corporate buyers are notoriously secretive and rarely reveal their inner workings. This is why our latest episode of Built to Sell Radio is so valuable: It provides a rare look into the secretive world of corporate M&A. Our guest is Christopher Vollmond-Carstens, Chief M&A Officer at Ntiva, where they help businesses keep their technology running s…

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All of Banu's Moms (EP 460) 28:19

19d ago28:19

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Banu has had several moms throughout her life, and they're all showing up for her to validate her experiences. If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with the Sarlos is available by audio on Thursday mornings on Patreon.com/thesarlos in our "Sips of Sani…

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Ep 453 The Small Business Acquirer: Inside the Mind of Kristi Herold 54:54

12d ago54:54

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Most people hear about spectacular acquisitions made by strategic acquirers or giant private equity groups. But the reality is, you’re likely to sell your company to a small business in your sector that nobody outside your industry has ever heard of. In our latest episode of Built to Sell Radio, part of our Inside the Mind of an Acquirer series, we…

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Ep 452 How to Turn a 3x EBITDA Offer into 5x. Creative earn out structures. Declining projects without losing a customer and selling a service business with Paper Leaf founder, Jeff Archibald. 55:43

19d ago55:43

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Jeff Archibald founded Paper Leaf, a company specializing in developing websites, mobile apps and custom software. By offering a narrow scope of services to a variety of verticals, Paper Leaf built a reputation for handling challenging projects that generalist agencies couldn't. Jeff's commitment to simplicity and effective forecasting played a sig…

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A Marriage Success Story (EP 459) 36:18

1M ago36:18

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This is a story about struggle and the evolution of health inside of a marriage. Grab your coffee and enjoy the ride. If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with the Sarlos is available by audio on Thursday mornings on Patreon.com/thesarlos in our "Sips …

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Ep 451 Nicole Osmer on selling her $10M agency, the dangers of a fast LOI, minimizing re-trading, deciding when to sell, and how to tell your employees about an acquisition 1:07:12

1M ago1:07:12

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Nicole Osmer is the founder and president of Health+Commerce, a public relations and marketing agency for companies in medtech, biotech, and digital health. Nicole grew Health+Commerce from $1M to $10M in annual revenue over seven years. Along the way, Nicole received an acquisition offer that seemed too good to be true. It turned out it was, and t…

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Ep 450 Exiting Mainstreet: Michael Lynch on How to Sell a Smaller Business 1:08:49

1M ago1:08:49

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In this week’s episode of Built to Sell Radio, John Warrillow interviews Michael Lynch, the creator of TinyPilot, a hardware device that allows users to remotely control their computers without installing any software. Like most small companies, TinyPilot was a Main Street business with around $1 million in revenue and roughly $250,000 in profit, s…

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Hey, Sweet Pea! (EP 458) 23:22

2M ago23:22

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This beautiful father is coming through for his daughter to affirm her lifelong suspicions of jealousy. And he is supporting her in getting healthy! If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with the Sarlos is available by audio on Thursday mornings on Patr…

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Ep 449 Transforming a Personal Brand into a Sellable Company with Amazon guru Kiri Masters 1:03:56

1M ago1:03:56

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In this week’s episode of Built to Sell Radio, John Warrillow interviews Kiri Masters, founder of Bobsled Marketing. Kiri’s marketing agency specialized in helping companies merchandise their products on sites like Amazon.com and Walmart.com. Kiri successfully transformed a significant social media following into a valuable company.…

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Ep 448 How David Sinkinson Bootstrapped AppArmor to a $40M Exit (Avoiding a Costly Negotiation Mistake) 1:12:47

2M ago1:12:47

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In this week’s Built to Sell Radio episode, John Warrillow interviews David Sinkinson, co-founder of AppArmor. David and his brother Chris created a mobile app that allows students to alert campus security by pressing a single button on their phones. Their journey from developing AppArmor to selling their company for $40 million is packed with insi…

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A Witness To Pain (EP 457) 24:10

2M ago24:10

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Lorkin has distanced himself from his family for some time and now, after his mother's death, he's looking to reconnect to gain truthful insight into the family dynamics that drove him away in the first place. If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with …

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Ep 447 The Psychology of Entrepreneurship with Bill Hudenko 37:11

2M ago37:11

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Have you considered the psychological toll of building your business? In this week’s Built to Sell Radio episode, John Warrillow sits down with Bill Hudenko, a psychologist, Dartmouth professor, and serial entrepreneur, to discuss the psychological impact of building and exiting a business. Bill shares his personal journey through multiple exits an…

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Ep 446 Exiting a Family Business on Top with Tom Deans 50:27

2M ago50:27

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In this week’s episode of Built to Sell Radio, we are joined by Tom Deans, a renowned expert on family business transitions and the author of the trilogy, Every Family's Business, Willing Wisdom, and The Happy Inheritor. Drawing from his extensive experience, Tom shares invaluable strategies to help you navigate the complexities of selling a family…

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Lessons For Lenny (EP 456) 37:18

3M ago37:18

37:18

Lenny is a bit delusional about reality and the spirit guides are coming through to tell him what's what... with love!If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with the Sarlos is available by audio on Thursday mornings on Patreon.com/thesarlos in our "Sips …

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Ep 445 How Connor Tomkies Led Support Ninja to an 8-Figure Exit 34:19

3M ago34:19

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This week on Built to Sell Radio, we feature Connor Tomkies, founder of Support Ninja, who shares his story of transforming an outsourcing firm into an industry leader. Support Ninja provides outsourced customer support services, handling tasks such as customer experience, social media management, and technical support.…

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Ep 444 Inside the Mind of a Venture Capitalist with Stanford’s Ilya Strebulaev 59:02

2M ago59:02

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In this week’s episode of Built to Sell Radio, we are joined by Ilya Strebulaev, a leading expert on venture capital and private equity and author of The Venture Mindset. Drawing from his extensive research and teaching at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, Strebulaev shares strategies to help you think like a venture capitalist and make smart…

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Karen Goes To A Psychic Fair (EP 455) 52:43

3M ago52:43

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Karen dipped her toes into a little market research... by going to a psychic fair! Here's how it went... If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with the Sarlos is available by audio on Thursday mornings on Patreon.com/thesarlos in our "Sips of Sanity Wor…

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Ep 443 Anne Mahlum on selling [solidcore] for $100M 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

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Today’s episode of Built to Sell Radio features Anne Mahlum, a fearless entrepreneur who redefined the fitness industry. After wandering into a Pilates studio in L.A. and thinking, “I can do this better,” Anne threw all her savings—$175,000—into launching her own version of the company, founding [solidcore], a fitness powerhouse that she later sold…

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Ep 442 Matt Dixon on Teaching Your Employees to Sell 55:25

3M ago55:25

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This episode of Built to Sell Radio features Matt Dixon, author of the global bestseller, The Challenger Sale. Dixon became the de facto leader of the sales training world when Neil Rackham, author of "SPIN Selling," praised The Challenger Sale as "the most important advance in selling for many years.” If you’re wondering how to get your people to …

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A Gentle Visit (EP 454) 26:42

3M ago26:42

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Karen had the delightful experience of a gentle man waiting patiently in her treatment room for his family's session to take place later that day. He had much to talk about, but was in no rush to get to work!If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with th…

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Ep 441 Inside Google’s $3.1 Billion Acquisition of Kevin O’Connor’s DoubleClick 46:15

3M ago46:15

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This episode of Built to Sell Radio, features Kevin O’Connor, a pioneer in digital advertising and founder of DoubleClick. Kevin's vision transformed the online advertising industry, making DoubleClick a dominant force in digital marketing before its $3.1 billion acquisition by Google.By John Warrillow

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Ep 440 Seth Godin: Why Great Businesses Are Bought, Not Sold 37:40

3M ago37:40

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In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, Seth Godin, a renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker, shares insights gained from his experience, including selling his company, Yoyodyne, to Yahoo! He has authored 21 best-selling books, including notable titles like Permission Marketing, The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, This Is Market…

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Creativity From A Crow (EP 453) 29:21

4M ago29:21

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This particular client has gotten away from her most natural state of creativity and she doesn't see the need to return to it... until a beautiful messenger crow helps her to understand its importance. If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with the Sarl…

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Ep 439 Selling Your Business? Why Nice Gets You More - with William Ury, Co-Founder of the Harvard Negotiation Program 40:25

4M ago40:25

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In this week's episode of Built to Sell Radio, we are joined by William Ury, the co-founder of the Harvard Program on Negotiation and the International Negotiation Network with former President Jimmy Carter. Drawing from his extensive experience in high-stakes diplomatic negotiations, Ury shares invaluable strategies to help you punch above your we…

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Ep 438 Brian Dean, "SEO Genius", on Getting $5 Million for Backlinko, a One Employee Company 53:13

4M ago53:13

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Brian Dean has been called an SEO genius for his search engine optimization courses, so it probably shouldn’t have been a surprise when Semrush, a publicly traded SEO software company, came knocking. What was surprising was that Semrush paid $5 million for Brian’s one-employee company.

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Healthy Attachment And Integrity 28:43

4M ago28:43

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Dina lost her mom at a young age and wants to know for sure that her life was witnessed anyway. And Mom is thrilled to show up and shower her with love!If you have questions or comments about today’s show you can email Karen and Kelly at info@thesarlos.com. Enjoy!Early access to Coffee with the Sarlos is available by audio on Thursday mornings on P…

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Ep 437 Escaping the Service Business Trap with John Rood 52:39

4M ago52:39

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This week we’re featuring an interview with John Rood, who built Next Step, a test prep business that helped students prepare for the medical school admissions test (MCAT). John Rood built Next Step to almost $10 million in revenue, with EBITDA margins ranging from 20–40% before selling to New Harbour Group, a private equity business doing a roll-u…

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Ep 436 Turning Down a Quarter Billion Dollar Offer From State Farm with Payam Zamani 52:46

4M ago52:46

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This week we’re bringing you an extraordinary story of resilience and determination as we delve into the lives of Payam and Frank Zamani. Starting their American dream with a mere $75, the brothers embarked on a venture that led to the founding of Autoweb, a groundbreaking lead generation service in the auto industry. Autoweb’s journey to success r…

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