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Hosted by Kathryn Finney · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 51 episodes
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No more excuses. No more procrastination. If you’re ready to take your business, side hustle or idea to the next level, then this is the podcast for you! The podcast is hosted by Kathryn Finney, one of the most influential women in tech (INC Magazine), one of the first Black women to sell her startup, and Managing General Partner at the Chicago-based venture firm, Genius Guild. Based on Kathryn’s bestselling book “Build the Damn Thing: How to Build a Successful Business if You’re NOT a Rich White Guy”, Build the Damn Thing is part storytelling, part mix tape and designed to teach you how to bring your business to the next level. The podcast features lessons and tips from leaders and entrepreneurs who have “Built the Damn Thing” themselves. From serial entrepreneurs to those who take risks to solve problems both abroad and locally — it's all here on the show! <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kathrynfinney.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast" target="_blank"
Kathryn Finney hosts Build The Damn Thing with Kathryn Finney, a business show with 51 episodes published.
In this episode of Build a Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney speaks with Francesca Hogi, a lawyer turned entrepreneur and author, about her journey from corporate law to matchmaking. They discuss the importance of navigati
In this episode of Build a Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney speaks with Elina Pantelyeva, the founder of Dood Woof, about her journey from being laid off in the tech industry to building a successful brand for dog lovers.
In this episode of Build The Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney speaks with expert authority coach Christine Blosdale about the importance of visibility and storytelling in entrepreneurship. Christine shares insights on ove
How do you build a network that actually fuels your business and life? In this special compilation episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney brings together some of the most powerful insights from past guests on th
What does it really take to turn a kitchen side hustle into a thriving wholesale business? In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney talks with entrepreneur and sales strategist Andee Hart, founder of Hart
In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney interviews financial advisor and money mindset expert Shari Rash, host of Everyone’s Talking Money, a show recognized by The New York Times. The conversation g
What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted but feel completely empty inside? Bianca D'Alessio, author of "Mastering Intentions," HBO Max's Selling Tampa star, and top real estate broker, found hersel
What happens when you turn a fashion blog into a business empire worth acquiring? Marie Denée, founder of The Curvy Fashionista, sits down with Kathryn Finney to break down the real economics of influence - from the wild
Owning your power isn’t a personality trait—it’s a strategy. In this special Build the Damn Thing compilation, Kathryn Finney brings together bold voices who know what it takes to lead, negotiate, and build with intentio
What does it really take to build the business—and life—you want? In this special compilation episode of Build the Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney brings together powerful insights from founders and leaders who are redef
What if leadership didn’t have to be lonely? What if building your business could feel like a joyful act of service—not just a climb to the top? In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with her
It's time to use AI to save you time and grow your business In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Cheryl Contee—tech futurist, serial entrepreneur, and author of AI for Nonprofits—to brea
You’ve heard the buzz about venture capital, but do you really know how it works? Or if it’s even right for your business? In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Brian Laung Aoaeh, co-foun
In this episode of "Build a Damn Thing," host Kathryn Finney delves into the intersection of art and entrepreneurship with Natalie Osborne, founder of Natalie O. Decor. Born in the historic Greenwood district of Tulsa, O
Your network is more than who you know — it’s about who knows what you know. In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with networking powerhouse Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network
What does it really mean to own your power in business—and still be likeable? In this powerful episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Dr. Alison Fragale, negotiation expert, professor at the Unive
In a world where business often feels transactional, how do you build relationships that actually matter? In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with renowned connector and corporate responsibi
What if your burnout, breakup, and boldest idea all showed up in the same year—and led you to your biggest breakthrough? In this powerful episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Nekeia Boone, tech
In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Dana Hork — a powerhouse marketer, brand builder, and founder of the rapid-fire microagency Beers With Friends — to unpack what it really takes to go
What if the boldest thing you could do is build the space you’ve been told you don’t belong in? In this powerful episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney sits down with Alex West Steinman, co-founder and CEO of Th
Francesca Hogi
love educator, coach, TED speaker
1 appearance on this show
Christine Blosdale
podcast strategist, media coach, author of Podcastonomics
1 appearance on this show
Andee Hart
entrepreneur, sales strategist, mentor, host of She Sells Differently · She Sells Differently
1 appearance on this show
Shari Rash
financial advisor, podcast host, creator of Everyone's Talkin' Money Club · Everyone’s Talking Money
1 appearance on this show
Cheryl Contee
tech futurist, serial entrepreneur, author of AI for Nonprofits · BrightWorks AI
1 appearance on this show
Alison Fragale
organizational psychologist, professor at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, bestselling author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve · Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina
1 appearance on this show
Susan McPherson
connector, angel investor, founder, and author
1 appearance on this show
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