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Founders Club
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Welcome to Founders Club, the weekly show where ambitious entrepreneurs, seasoned operators, and future founders come together. Each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build, scale, and lead — from the early risks and pivots to the breakthroughs and wins. Whether you’re already running a business or just had your first idea, you’ll get honest stories, real lessons, and practical takeaways to fuel your own path forward.
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Produced by Lagos Creative
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The Cost of Scaling | Hannah Kaul
5d ago00:58:00Tap to summarizeHannah Kaul, founder of Women in Biz, shares how a local Nashville community expanded across the country before she intentionally brought it back to its roots. Hannah discusses the overwhelming demand among women for in-person connection and the importance of having a safe space to navigate the isolating journey of entrepreneurship. From navigating male-dominated corporate boardrooms to unpacking the hidden costs of rapidly scaling a business, she opens up about stepping back to find balance. Hannah and the hosts explore why women must reject unrealistic societal standards, the vulnerability required to make the "bold ask", and why success doesn't have to equal suffering. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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From Wall Street to Wardrobe | Tiffany Bard
Apr 1500:44:20Tap to summarizeTiffany Bard, founder of Bump City, shares how she transitioned from a corporate Wall Street career to launching a highly successful maternity boutique in Nashville. From testing her concept out of her home closet and a tiny room below the Bluebird Cafe to navigating long-term commercial leases, Tiffany breaks down the realities of bootstrapping an in-person retail business. She unpacks the importance of proving your product market fit early on, ignoring the naysayers who aren't your target audience, and why building an intimate, empathy-driven community drives organic growth far better than traditional digital marketing. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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Evolving a Wellness Brand | Aleksandra Chojnacka
Mar 2500:54:25Tap to summarizeAleksandra Chojnacka, founder of Detox House, shares how entrepreneurs can use nervous system regulation to build resilience and show up authentically in life and business. From navigating the pivot away from signing a commercial lease and running a referral-based in-home studio to launching a digital app and signature eight-week guided program , Aleksandra unpacks the realities of the wellness market. She discusses the polyvagal theory behind cold plunges, breathwork, and saunas, and how mastering your body's response to stress can directly impact your entrepreneurial success. Finally, she explores why trusting your inner voice matters more than market cues, and why the future of the wellness industry is rooted in modernizing ancient practices. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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Scaling an Agency Without Losing Your Mind | Joshua Johnston
Mar 1100:42:42Tap to summarizeJoshua Johnston joins the show to share how founders can scale a service-based business or agency without losing their minds. From his early days making $3,000 a month as a fitness trainer to becoming an agency CEO and building a successful consulting business, Josh unpacks the realities of running a profitable operation where top-line revenue isn't the only thing that matters. He reveals why client churn, not lead generation, is the actual reason most service businesses fail, how to successfully transition from a freelancer to an agency model, and the critical importance of holding a cash safety net. Alongside the hosts, Josh also explores how AI is forcing a shift toward outcome-based pricing and why returning to "old school" marketing tactics, like shipping physical video brochures, can help your agency stand out in a crowded market. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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Healing, Boundaries, and Plant Medicine | Joy Shaw
Feb 2501:06:19Tap to summarizePersonal transformation facilitator Joy Shaw joins the show to share her incredible path from surviving a near-fatal brain aneurysm to helping others navigate their own deep healing. Joy breaks down the archetypal stages of the "hero's journey" and explains why self-love is essential for moving past chronic people-pleasing. She candidly discusses the critical importance of setting firm boundaries with clients to prevent burnout and protect your energy as an entrepreneur. Finally, Joy opens up about her approach to utilizing psychedelics and plant medicine, exploring how these tools can be used for both trauma recovery and profound human optimization. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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Becoming An Accidental Entrepreneur | Lauren Reed
Feb 1100:42:52Tap to summarizeLauren Reed, founding partner of REED PR, shares how she went from an "accidental entrepreneur" leaving a sinking agency to building one of Nashville's most respected firms. Lauren opens up about rejecting hustle culture, the terrifying but rewarding process of taking a 90-day sabbatical, and why she prioritizes her life outside of work to be a better leader. She also discusses her newest venture, Wealth of a Woman, which aims to heal women's anxiety around money and empower them to build true financial confidence. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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The Healthy Ambition Framework | Traci Barrett
Feb 400:43:28Tap to summarizeTraci Barrett, founding executive behind HGTV and author of “What If There’s More?”, joins us to discuss the journey of launching a billion-dollar media brand and the pivot that followed. From the scrappy startup days of cable television to navigating a "loss of self" in her 40s, Traci unpacks the concept of "Healthy Ambition" and why so many high-achievers feel disengaged. She shares her three-part framework for finding purpose, the importance of trusting your gut as a leader, and why refusing to adapt to AI is a bigger threat than the technology itself. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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Turning Virtual Events Into Revenue | Zach Hesterberg
Jan 2000:54:12Tap to summarizeZach Hesterberg, founder of PaidEvents.com, breaks down the strategy behind turning virtual events into high-revenue engines for coaches and experts. From his early days of "selling rocks" and becoming a top ambassador for Chubbies Shorts to generating millions for clients through paid virtual events, Zach shares the exact framework for pre-selling audiences before you ever make a pitch. He unpacks the "5 Buyer's Beliefs" necessary to create a buying environment, explains why teaching "what" and "why" beats teaching "how," and reveals the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when hosting virtual events. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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Optimizing Health for High Performance | Dr. Tiff Watson
Jan 1300:38:36Tap to summarizeDr. Tiff Watson, an expert in health and performance psychology, joins the show to discuss how entrepreneurs can optimize their bodies and minds for long-term success. From her background in corporate wellness to launching a nonprofit for young girls, Dr. Tiff unpacks the critical link between physical health and professional endurance. She breaks down the "Physique" framework, busts common nutrition myths about protein and carbs, and shares why authentic leadership sometimes means making business decisions that align with your personal faith. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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The Business of Alcohol-Free Living | Stephanie Styll
Jan 600:37:27Tap to summarizeStephanie Styll, founder of Killjoy, shares how she turned a personal decision to quit drinking into Nashville's first alcohol-free beverage shop. From getting fired moments after pitching her "exit plan" to navigating the fast-growing zero-proof market, Stephanie unpacks the realities of experiential retail, the challenges of working with family, and how to disrupt an industry by creating community rather than just selling products. ----- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundersclubpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundersclub.pod/ Website: https://founders.club/ ----- Download the FC app: http://app.founders.club/download ----- FC Events Calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Mi881038 ----- FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Vincent Phamvan (Founder, Vyten): https://www.instagram.com/vincentpv/ Spencer Donaldson (Founder, Captive Demand): https://www.instagram.com/spence_donaldson/ Megan J Bruneau (Founder, Off The Field Coaching): https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ Alex Lagos (Founder, Lagos Creative): https://www.instagram.com/mralexlagos/ ----- Produced by Lagos Creative
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