Oct 26, 202633 min
Daniel sits down with Alex Smereczniak to explore why franchising may be a more practical path to entrepreneurship than starting a company from scratch. Alex shares how his college laundry business led him into...
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Founder's Story
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About this Podcast:
"Founder's Story" by IBH Media isn't a business show. It's the conversation founders don't get to have anywhere else. Think 60 Minutes, but for entrepreneurs. We sit down with the most interesting people in business and go past the highlight reel, past the pitch, past the polished version they give every other podcast. We go into the mud with them. The 2 a.m. doubts. The bet that almost ended everything. The moment they wanted to quit and didn't. You'll hear from household names like Gary V, Codie Sanchez, Rob Dyrdek, and Tom Bilyeu, and just as often from founders you've never heard of who are building something the world needs to know about. Either way, the goal is the same: a real conversation that makes you laugh, makes you think, and sometimes catches you off guard with how much it makes you feel. This is where the story behind the success finally gets told. This is "Founder's Story."
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What is Founder's Story about?
"Founder's Story" by IBH Media isn't a business show. It's the conversation founders don't get to have anywhere else. Think 60 Minutes, but for entrepreneurs. We sit down with the most interesting people in business and go past the highlight reel, past the pitch, past the polished version they give every other podcast. We go into the mud with them.
What has Founder's Story covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Franchise Insider: The Quiet Millionaires Nobody Talks About (And How They Did It) | Ep. 460 with Alex Smereczniak CEO of Franzy" (26 October 2026, 33 minutes), "Serial Founder: I Failed For 3 Years, Sold A Company, Then Raised VC On A Napkin | Ep. 459 with Girish Redekar CEO and Co-founder of Sprinto" (23 October 2026, 34 minutes), and "Ex Microsoft Exec: Gary Vee Told Me Analog Is The New Digital, Here’s Why He’s Right | Ep. 458 with Vince Menzione Founder/CEO of Ultimate Partner" (21 October 2026, 32 minutes).
How often does Founder's Story publish?
Founder's Story publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 394 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Founder's Story?
Booking probability for Founder's Story is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Founder's Story requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Founder's Story's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Founder's Story?
The strongest fits for Founder's Story are Business & Management Consulting. Founder's Story has a business audience.
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Founder's Story is a business podcast with 394 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 23, 202634 min
Daniel sits down with Girish Redekar to explore his journey from a quiet, accidental founder who taught himself programming to building and selling Recruiterbox before launching Sprinto. Girish reflects on three years...
- Oct 21, 202632 min
Daniel sits down with Vince Menzione to explore why partnerships remain one of the most powerful and overlooked ways to grow a business. Vince shares how a single phone call unlocked a major government contract...
- Oct 19, 202648 min
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Legendary Composer: AI Will Never Replace Human Creativity | Ep. 453 With Dmitry Sitkovetsky
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Data Center Investor: "I Turned $40M Into $140M Before Anyone Noticed" | Ep. 452 with Anita Verma-Lallian
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- Oct 5, 202638 min
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- Oct 2, 202640 min
Daniel opens the episode by asking Tim one direct question: what really kills a marriage? Tim answers that selfishness and self-centeredness are often at the root, but those patterns usually come from deeper issues...
- Oct 1, 202641 min
Daniel opens the conversation inside Tony’s skateboarding room by asking which item he would keep if he could only hold on to one. Tony points to one of his first signature skateboards from 1982, a board he rode in...
- Sep 28, 202630 min
Daniel opens the episode by asking Greg about one of the most surprising parts of his story: Greg reached financial independence by owning just one franchise in one territory. Greg explains that while some people may...
- Sep 25, 202629 min
Daniel opens the episode by asking Christopher about a defining moment in 1991, when he watched a Tony Robbins video series and wrote down a 10-year goal. Christopher explains that he and his wife listened to Tony’s...
- Sep 21, 202643 min
Scott begins by reflecting on his years working on Wall Street, where long hours, coffee, and traditional energy drinks became part of his daily routine. Eventually, the constant stimulation left him questioning whether...
- Sep 18, 202620 min
Daniel opens the episode by asking Bill why it is so important for someone to create a will. Bill explains that without one, the court can end up deciding how a person’s assets are distributed, often in ways that may...
- Sep 14, 202654 min
Daniel and Kate open the conversation by reconnecting with Charlie and Courtney and asking whether Charlie’s early Bitcoin story was genius, luck, or simply being early. Charlie says it was a mix of luck, chasing crazy...
- Sep 7, 202630 min
Daniel opens the episode with the question many people wonder but rarely ask directly: how do the ultra wealthy pay less taxes? George explains that there is a major difference between people earning high income through...
- Sep 4, 202639 min
Daniel opens the episode by asking Sky about a major shift in consumer behavior: people wanting fewer material things and more meaningful experiences. Sky agrees, saying “more things, more problems,” and explains that...
- Sep 2, 202615 min
The episode opens with a striking question: why do some of the most successful entrepreneurs have money, achievement, and influence, yet still struggle to sit alone in silence? Gurudev explains that many people have...
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