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Founders Future
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Join us on a journey through the world of entrepreneurship and business growth with the Founders Future podcast, powered by Closers.io. Each episode features an in-depth, one-on-one interview with a visionary founder, exploring their unique path to success and strategies for future expansion.
What to Expect
In each 25-minute episode, we dive deep into two key areas:
1. The Founding Journey (10-12 minutes)
- Discover the inspiration behind groundbreaking companies
- Explore pivotal moments and challenges faced by founders
- Uncover valuable lessons in leadership and entrepreneurship
2. Future Growth Plans (10-12 minutes)
- Gain insights into winning business strategies
- Learn about innovative approaches to client acquisition and expansion
- Get a glimpse into the future of various industries from those shaping them
Why Listen?
- Hear firsthand accounts of entrepreneurial triumphs and tribulations
- Gain practical advice for overcoming common business challenges
- Stay ahead of industry trends and future market shifts
- Learn from diverse perspectives on work-life balance and leadership
- Get inspired by the visions and strategies of successful founders
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring founder, or simply curious about the world of business, the Founders Future podcast offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to drive growth and innovation in their field.
Tune in to Founders Future, powered by Closers.io, and join us on a journey of discovery, learning, and inspiration from the brightest minds in the business world.
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From Agriculture to Agency: Chandra Spangler’s Marketing Journey
1w ago00:15:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, Chandra Spangler shares her journey from an agricultural communications student to the founder of Bright Meadows Marketing. Chandra discusses how her passion for simplifying complex ideas led her to specialize in social media strategy for agriculture and construction industries. She opens up about the realities of being a solo entrepreneur—balancing client work with business growth, relying on referrals and LinkedIn for lead generation, and working toward building a more scalable consulting arm. The conversation highlights her vision of transitioning from service provider to strategic partner while navigating time management, positioning, and sustainable growth in her second year of business.
Transcribe →From Bulimia to Business: Rebecca Rectoric’s Journey to Healing and Entrepreneurship
1w ago00:17:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, Rebecca Rectoric shares her deeply personal journey from battling a long-term eating disorder to becoming the co-founder of the Holistic ED Recovery Center. Rebecca discusses how her lived experience shaped her mission to provide holistic, high-touch recovery support, emphasizing that true healing happens beyond sessions. She also dives into the realities of building a purpose-driven business—navigating the shift from in-person to fully virtual during COVID-19, relying on referral-based growth over traditional marketing, and addressing the challenges of scaling a service that depends heavily on trust, human connection, and personalized care.
Transcribe →Adam Quiney on Why Success Without Fulfillment Isn’t Enough
1w ago00:13:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, Adam Quiney shares his unconventional journey from law to executive leadership coaching, revealing how high-achieving professionals often operate from logic while disconnecting from deeper fulfillment. Adam unpacks his approach to transformational coaching, helping leaders move beyond surface-level success into meaningful impact by addressing internal patterns, emotional awareness, and authentic self-expression. He also discusses why traditional marketing and sales tactics don’t align with his philosophy, emphasizing relationship-driven growth, integrity, and long-term transformation, while redefining success as a balance between external results and internal experience.
Transcribe →Patrick McGuire on Building Trust Funnels That Scale Startups Faster
1w ago00:19:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, Patrick McGuire shares his journey from early entrepreneurial ventures in high school to building and exiting companies across industries, including HR tech and fintech. As the founder of Empowered Entrepreneur and CEO of Fanatics, Patrick dives into his philosophy of simplifying sales through authentic connection and “trust funnels,” helping founders scale faster by focusing on the right partnerships and strategies. He also unpacks his innovative sports tech model, revealing how fan engagement, data monetization, and multi-layered revenue streams are reshaping the future of sports businesses, while outlining his ambitious vision for scaling Fanatics into a high-growth, data-driven platform.
Transcribe →Erica Powell on How to Attract High-Ticket Luxury Clients
1w ago00:16:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, Erica Powell shares her journey from closing high-ticket luxury sales at a young age to building a coaching and branding business that helps service entrepreneurs command premium pricing. Erica dives into how most entrepreneurs undercharge and overdeliver, emphasizing the importance of positioning, client experience, and brand perception in attracting high-value clients. She breaks down her approach to scaling—from refining offers and increasing profit margins to leveraging digital products, AI-powered learning, and long-term client relationships. Erica also challenges traditional lead generation strategies, advocating for immediate value delivery and trust-building, while offering insights into sustainable growth, scalability, and building a business aligned with both profit and personal fulfillment.
Transcribe →Jeffery Lamont on Building Wealth Strategies for Lawyers and Scaling to 8 Figures
1w ago00:15:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, Jeffery Lamont shares his journey from aspiring lawyer to financial advisor, revealing how he carved out a niche helping lawyers build and manage wealth. He discusses how taking over his father’s firm led him to specialize in serving legal professionals, the importance of financial discipline at every career stage, and how he built a seven-figure business largely through referrals before leveraging LinkedIn for inbound growth. Jeff also outlines his vision for scaling to an eight-figure firm through tighter niche positioning, digital expansion, and scalable offers like coaching and subscription-based services, emphasizing that mindset and client alignment are the true drivers of long-term success.
Transcribe →Joni Woods on Turning Personal Pain into Purpose-Driven Coaching
1w ago00:16:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Nick Cicciari, Joni Woods shares her deeply personal and transformative journey from youth pastor to relationship coach and culture strategist. After navigating a difficult divorce and the unexpected passing of her ex-husband during COVID, Joni was driven to rebuild not only her own relationships but also help others avoid similar pain. Through Journey Coaching, she now focuses on equipping individuals—particularly young professionals and those entering the workforce—with foundational relationship and communication skills. Joni discusses her pivot toward the hospitality and restaurant industry, her mission to address employee engagement at its root, and her vision of scaling through training programs, partnerships, and eventually nationwide impact.
Transcribe →Rachel Felber on Leaving the ER to Build a Health Coaching Business
1w ago00:16:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, Rachel Felber shares her journey from working over a decade as an emergency room physician to building a health and strength coaching business focused on long-term transformation. Motivated by seeing patients repeatedly return with preventable conditions, Rachel pivoted toward a proactive, root-cause approach to health. She now helps women—particularly in their 50s and 60s—lose fat, build muscle, and improve metabolic health through personalized training, nutrition, and lab-based insights. Rachel also opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, from relying on referrals to experimenting with Meta ads, balancing motherhood with business growth, and her goal of expanding impact through speaking engagements and scalable offers.
Transcribe →Purpose and Presence: Dr. Tia Morris on the Art of Mental Wellness
1w ago00:24:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Dr. Tia Morris (founder of Purpose and Presence Coaching) discusses her holistic approach to mental wellness and personal transformation. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, and licensed across multiple states, Dr. Tia shares her expertise as a therapist and coach in helping individuals navigate life’s transitions with character and integrity. The conversation explores the philosophy that "we are living creatures, not machines," emphasizing the right to evolve and transform throughout different stages of life. Olivia and Dr. Tia dive into the importance of aligning one’s career with their inner values, the challenges of building a coaching brand in the mental health space, and a roadmap for founders to achieve sustainable growth while maintaining their mental and emotional well-being.
Transcribe →Beyond the 10-Week Wall: Jen Rogers on Sustainable Podcasting for Founders
1w ago00:25:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Nick Cicciari, Jen Rogers (a podcast strategist and launch expert) discusses the strategic power of podcasting for high-level professionals and business owners. Jen shares her expertise in helping successful founders navigate the "10-week wall"—the critical point where many new podcasts fail—by building sustainable systems and clear brand alignment. The conversation explores why many professionals "kill their podcasts quietly" due to a lack of structure and how to avoid the negative impact of a failed launch on a personal brand. Nick and Jen dive into the nuances of modern content strategy, the importance of authentic storytelling, and a roadmap for founders to leverage podcasting as a high-impact tool for lead generation, authority building, and long-term business growth.
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