Jul 10, 202551 minS1
From Volleyball to Venture - Bereme's Entrepreneurial Journey<br /><br />In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, host Darren Valen interviews Bereme, co-founder of UpFund, a data-driven platform aimed at...
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What It Takes
Hosted by Darren Valen · business · EN
About this Podcast:
We speak with founders and leaders across different industries about their stories and how they’ve reached today, and we dive deep into the challenges, the joys, and, generally, what it takes to get there.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is What It Takes about?
We speak with founders and leaders across different industries about their stories and how they’ve reached today, and we dive deep into the challenges, the joys, and, generally, what it takes to get there.
Who hosts What It Takes?
What It Takes is hosted by Darren Valen. The show has published 33 episodes to date.
What has What It Takes covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From Volleyball to Venture - Bereme's Entrepreneurial Journey" (10 July 2025, 51 minutes), "The Unique Experience of Salva's Barbershop" (3 July 2025, 59 minutes), and "From Physical Therapist to Business Coach - with Nathan Farrugia" (26 June 2025, 51 minutes).
How often does What It Takes publish?
What It Takes publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 33 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on What It Takes?
Booking probability for What It Takes is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What It Takes requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What It Takes's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch What It Takes?
The strongest fits for What It Takes are Business & Management Consulting. What It Takes has a business audience.
About the host
Darren Valen hosts What It Takes, a business podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Episode #34
The Unique Experience of Salva's Barbershop
Jul 3, 202559 minS1The Unique Experience of Salva's Barbershop<br />In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, host Darren Valen interviews Salva, a successful barber and entrepreneur based in Oslo. Salva shares his journey from...
- Jun 26, 202551 minS1
From Physical Therapist to Business Coach - with Nathan Farrugia<br />In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Darren Valen interviews Nathan Farrugia, an inspiring figure known for running 27 marathons in 27...
- Jun 19, 202556 minS1
The Power of Networking in Business - Lars Postmus<br /><br />In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Darren Valen interviews Lars Postmus, a digital marketing agency owner who transitioned from a corporate job to...
- Jun 12, 202558 minS1
Passion and Purpose - Building We Work at Home<br /><br />In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, host Darren Valen interviews Heiner Hofer, the founder of We Work at Home. Heiner shares his journey from a...
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- Jun 5, 202550 minS1
The Power of Coaching - Insights from Brent Scott<br />In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Brent Scott shares his inspiring journey from military service to becoming a successful real estate professional and...
- May 29, 202558 minS1
From Adversity to Entrepreneurship - The Journey of Nicholas Herta<br />In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, host Darren Valen interviews Nicholas Herta, the CEO and founder of NeilTekstile, a company focused...
- May 22, 202554 minS1
Navigating the Complex World of Bitcoin with Uxio Fraga<br /><br /> In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Darren Valen interviews Uxío, the founder of Material Bitcoin, a revolutionary way to store Bitcoin...
- May 15, 202555 minS1
The Art of Packaging Solutions with Mike Noldus <br />In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, host Darren Valen interviews Mike Noldus, CEO of Karten BV, a leading producer of corrugated board boxes in the...
- May 8, 202558 minS1
In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Akhil Sivanandan, CEO and co-founder of GreenStory, discusses the importance of sustainability in the fashion industry. He shares his personal journey towards creating a...
- May 1, 20251h 1mS1
Delayed Gratification - The Key to Zachary Gray's Success <br /><br />In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Zachary Gray shares his remarkable journey from financial struggles to becoming a successful...
- Apr 24, 20251h 6mS1
In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, Darren Valen interviews Melih Tekin, CEO of Wabel, a B2B matchmaking company focused on the FMCG industry. Melih shares his journey from a small town in Turkey to becoming a...
- Apr 17, 20251h 7mS1
In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, host Darren Valen interviews Alessio, the CEO of Adaptive Companies, who shares his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing in Mexico to building a multi-million...
- Apr 10, 202554 minS1
In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, host Darren Valen interviews Lukas Vács, an entrepreneur and co-founder of the SIVAS Group, a commercial real estate company in the Czech Republic. Lukas shares his journey...
Episode #20
The Future of Sustainable Buildings – Renate Straume on Innovation, Challenges, and Growth
Mar 6, 202557 minS0In this episode of What It Takes Podcast, I sit down with Renate Straume, the founder and CEO of Varig, a company focused on reducing carbon footprints in the building industry. Renate shares how her journey took her...
- Feb 27, 20251h 1mS0
In this episode of the What It Takes podcast, I sit down with Jimmy Widen, an absolute powerhouse in the world of luxury real estate. Jimmy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—from washing dishes at 13 to landing a...
- Feb 20, 20251h 8mS0
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Powers, and let me tell you, this guy's story is something else. We dive into his incredible journey from being a troubled kid trying to find his footing to building a thriving...
- Feb 13, 20251 hourS0
In this episode, I sit down with Franziska Scheuerle, the brilliant mind behind Loremo, a company that’s redefining luxury art. Franziska shares how she’s blending craftsmanship with AI to create bespoke pieces that...
- Feb 6, 202551 minS0
In this episode, I sit down with Evelina Kvartunaite, a true example of living life on your own terms. From her start as a young poet in Lithuania to her work as an educator, photographer, and humanitarian, Evelina’s...
- Jan 30, 202553 minS0
In this episode of What It Takes, I sit down with Maximilian von der Ahé, the founder of Betahaus, one of the first co-working spaces in Germany. Maximilian's journey is nothing short of inspiring—from starting out as a...
Recent guests
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Zachary Gray
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Franziska Scheuerle
Loremo Luxury Fine Art
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Bereme
UpFund
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Heiner Hofer
We Work at Home
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