Business · Entrepreneurship
by IBH Media
"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…
Founder's Story episode 452 features Anita Verma-Lallian, a data center and real estate investor who turned a $40M land acquisition into a $140M exit. The episode frames her work around AI infrastructure—specifically the unglamorous but critical physical layer of land, power, and data center shells that enable AI to…
Worth it if you're interested in AI infrastructure investing, real estate deal-making, or how successful operators spot opportunities before headlines arrive.
Rich Thomson, founder of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, shares his journey from working in his parents' frozen yogurt shop to building a company that transports major artists like Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Drake, and IShowSpeed. The episode centers on Thomson's bold decision to purchase 12 tour buses during…
Worth it if you're interested in acquisition strategy, scaling through M&A, or want to hear how a founder made a high-risk bet during a crisis and built a nine-figure business.
Founder's Story episode 450 features Tim Arrigo, co-founder of Beyond Driven Enterprises, discussing what destroys marriages through the lens of his 20,000 hours of counseling experience. The episode opens with a direct question: what kills a marriage? Tim identifies selfishness and self-centeredness as surface…
Worth it if you're a founder or high-performing man struggling in your marriage, or anyone interested in how entrepreneurial identity affects personal relationships.
Tony Hawk sits down with host Daniel on Founder's Story to discuss his journey from hyperactive kid finding an outlet in skateboarding to building a multi-billion-dollar brand. The episode opens in Tony's skateboarding room, where he reflects on meaningful artifacts—including a signature board from 1982 and a prop…
Worth it if you're interested in brand-building, the business side of passion projects, or how to protect your name and creative control in licensing deals.
Gregory Mohr, founder of Franchise Maven, joins Daniel to discuss how he achieved financial independence by owning a single franchise after being laid off. The episode reframes franchising as a practical alternative to starting a business from scratch, positioning it as an "Anti-Founder" approach where entrepreneurs…
Worth it if you're considering leaving corporate employment, exploring franchise ownership as an alternative to startups, or want a structured framework for evaluating franchise opportunities.
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