Best Bootstrap Connect Podcasts (2025)

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Julia Cheek (Everlywell) on Revolutionizing Diagnostics, Shark Tank and Biohacking 1:06:56

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Many people say the healthcare system is broken. Julia Cheek, is trying to fix a key part of that system: diagnostics. Julia is the founder and CEO of Everlywell, the pioneering at-home health testing company that turned diagnostics from something that happened to you into something you control. Since launching in 2015, Everlywell has become one of…

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54. The secret behavioural prompts brands use to influence your choices | Raphy March 1:07:48

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How can businesses gain a true understanding of what drives customer decisions? And how can science be applied to create marketing that not only feels deeply human but also delivers measurable results? Today on All About Business, James is Raphy March, Managing Director at Cowry Consulting, a pioneer in combining behavioral science with AI to help …

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Episode 246: Mastering the Dance | Divine Boundaries, Self-Care, and Your Hidden Treasure | MANNA MASHUP a soul food collection ❖ 246 1:11:51

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"Imagine your spirit as a hidden reservoir of energy waiting to be tapped into... with the right mindset and tools, we can draw from it endlessly." —Kristen Wambach EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Your Strength is a Treasure: Understand that your hidden strength is a divine reservoir waiting to be tapped, and it's defined by the T.R.E.A.S.U.R.E. acronym. Self-C…

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The Row’s Quiet Luxury Gets Loud: Sample Sales, Influencer Drama, and the Future of Fashion’s Most Mysterious Brand 14:20

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Today Sammi unpacks the silent spectacle of The Row—Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s luxury label. Known for its “no logos, no advertising” ethos and a fiercely minimalist aesthetic, The Row has built its brand on mystique. But when a chaotic, viral sample sale hit New York this past October—drawing TikTok influencers and 9 hour+ lines—the brand’s care…

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Episode 245: You Can Never Be More Co-Raised: The Radical Truth That Ends Self-Striving ❖ 245 38:18

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"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?" — Marianne Williamson SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS You are already complete:…

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The M&A Playbook: How to Build $2B+ Without Venture Capital 45:43

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Most people chase investors. Tom Shipley built billion-dollar businesses by buying them instead. In this episode of Founder to Founder, I sit down with Tom — serial entrepreneur, Special Forces vet, and founder of multiple $2B+ brands — to break down how acquisitions, not VC, can create generational wealth. From $100 startups to $100M roll-ups, thi…

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Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton (Create & Cultivate) on How To Sell Out a Live Event, the Future of Community, and Whether Virtual Events Are Dead 45:38

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Today, Sammi sits down with Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton—the powerhouse duo behind Create & Cultivate. Long before every brand wanted a “community,” Jaclyn and Marina built one that actually mattered: a movement where founders, Fortune 500 leaders, and creators came together to build what’s next. After selling the company in 2021, Jaclyn stu…

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53. Titan of the hotel industry reveals the 3 things you need to know to open a luxury hospitality business | Sir Rocco Forte 1:12:31

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Being successful in hospitality is incredibly tough. But how do you keep a focus on quality and authenticity whilst expanding into multiple new locations? In this episode of All About Business, James is joined by Sir Rocco Forte, titan of the luxury hospitality and hotel industry. They explore his incredible journey as an entrepreneur within a fami…

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He Lost $500M in One Minute — Then Bought 17 Amazon Brands Back 1:02:27

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What happens when your $500M fund collapses on a single Zoom call? Brian Burt, founder of Canopy Management, lived it — and came back stronger. In this episode of Founder to Founder, we talk about scaling an Amazon agency, managing 100+ people with zero micromanagement, and what it really takes to win in e-commerce in 2025. 🔥 You’ll learn: • Why Am…

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The “PayPal Mafia” Lore: Inside the Elon Musk Coup and the Beginning of Founder Culture 13:15

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Today, Sammi uncovers one of the most iconic origin stories in tech: how a scrappy, chaotic startup from the late ’90s — PayPal — became the launchpad for a generation of founders who went on to build Tesla, LinkedIn, Yelp, Affirm, Palantir, SpaceX, and more. Before they were billionaires or household names, Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, Ma…

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Episode 244: Stop Just Praying | The 5 Daily Steps to Fix Your Body, Mind, & Spirit with Dr. Len Lopez ❖ 244 59:26

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“Your habits and attitude are your spiritual DNA, the genetic code that determines the trajectory of your growth and achievement.” —Dr. Len Lopez SHOW NOTES 💡 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS The Temple of God is Whole: True Christian spiritual growth requires caring for the entire temple—Body, Mind, and Spirit—to achieve holistic health. The Power of Vision (Sl…

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Marina and Ricardo Larroudé (Larroudé) on Innovative D2C Models, Betting on Brazil and Trading in the 9-to-5 57:39

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When the world shut down, Marina and Ricardo Larroudé hit go. Out of their Manhattan apartment, the former Teen Vogue fashion director and her financier husband built Larroudé—a shoe brand that went from zero to millions in sales in just a few years. In this episode, Sammi dives into how they turned job loss into rocket fuel, built their own factor…

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52. Karma Capitalism: Why being a good business IS good business | James Reed, CBE 54:04

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Socialism doesn’t work. Hyper-capitalism doesn’t work. Is this the answer? What happens when the DNA of a corporation changes? In this episode of 'All About Business', Alex interviews the usual host, James Reed, about his new book, 'Karma Capitalism.' The discussion revolves around the concept of Karma Capitalism, which James defines as a people-ce…

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The 90s Microdrama Revolution and Ghost of Quibi 22:46

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Hollywood is changing—and its future might be vertical. Today, Sammi dives into the explosive rise of “microdramas,” the ultra-short, ultra-addictive scripted shows that are pulling in billions and leaving traditional studios scrambling to survive. From Chinese-backed apps like ReelShort to Hollywood execs betting on AI-powered storytelling, this i…

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Episode 243: The Single Question that Mulitplied My Answered Prayer By 1,000% with Tony Stoltzfus ❖ 243 56:16

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"He doesn't want to talk about what I'm trying to do. He wants to talk about how He sees me and transfer His picture from heaven of me into my heart." —Tony Stoltzfus SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Your identity in Christ isn't a future promise; it's a present reality seen from heaven's timeline. The most profound prayers focus on receiving God's im…

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Gwen Whiting (The Laundress) on Acquisition Cautionary Tales, Bootstrapping, and The Fill 1:01:18

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Gwen Whiting co-founded The Laundress, the luxury laundry brand that transformed washing clothes into a lifestyle statement. What started as a passion project funded by credit cards became a cult favorite—and eventually caught the attention of Unilever, which acquired the company for a reported $100 million. But the dream deal didn’t go as planned.…

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51. Celebrity Traitors finale week: The REAL big dog! Producer and Founder of Studio Lambert | Stephen Lambert OBE 1:12:03

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The question is...are you a faithful, or are you a traitor? Television is something we all enjoy. But few of us get to see how the shows we love actually come to life and why some of them grip the nation in what can only be described as a phenomenon. Today on All About Business, James is joined by Stephen Lambert OBE. Stephen is a producer and foun…

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Episode 242: The TRUST Test | walking through a season of Deep Faith ❖ 242 39:44

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"God is always "Gooder "than my current bandwidth about him. He's always better." —Kristen Wambach SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Trust is Active and Practical: It's a blend of spiritual disciplines (prayer, communion) and physical self-care (rest, movement, making your bed). Small Wins Build Confidence: Creating immediate momentum through simple, a…

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Spirit Halloween: The Billion-Dollar Pop-Up That Can’t Be Beat 15:32

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Today’s episode is all about the billion dollar business built on a business model that defies every rule of traditional retail; they occupy buildings for just three months a year, hire around 50,000 seasonal workers, carry zero inventory for nine months, and somehow they're not just surviving— they are thriving. The business? Spirit Halloween, of …

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RH’s Luxury Mountain and House of Cards: Part 2 23:59

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In part two of her Restoration Hardware deep dive, Sammi pulls back the curtain on what’s really at the top of “Luxury Mountain.” From the troubled Aspen expansion and RH’s sky-high ambitions in Europe, to eyebrow-raising governance decisions, failed ventures, and Warren Buffett’s very public goodbye— you have to wonder: is the RH foundation starti…

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50. How to spot a charity that's a red flag (and how to give smarter) | John Spiers 56:08

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Is it possible to be a highly successful entrepreneur without compromising your commitment to customers, staff, and society? In this episode of All About Business, we’re joined by John Spiers, entrepreneur, philanthropist, veteran of the wealth management industry, and Chairman of EQ Investors, one of the UK’s leading B Corporations. John shares wh…

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Episode 241: BREAKTHROUGH | Why You Must Cast Your Net AGAIN to Unlock Your Personal Blessings | MANNA MASHUP a soul food collection ❖ 241 1:19:18

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"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." — Marcel Proust You've waited long enough for that promise. Are you ready to cast your net again? ✨ Episode Highlights 🎣 Believing in the One with Breakfast Waiting: We use the story of Peter casting his net again to show you what it takes to have ignited…

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Yachts, Private Jets and The Restoration Hardware CEO Lore: Part 1 30:10

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Today, Sammi delivers the most requested episode topic yet: the lore of Restoration Hardware and its CEO, Gary Friedman. Gary Friedman is part visionary, part provocateur and part illusionist. He is the CEO who took a nearly bankrupt furniture company and convinced Wall Street that it was building the LVMH of America. And for a while everyone belie…

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Episode 240: BEYOND SUNDAY: How to End Spiritual Malnutrition in Your Life with D'wayne J. Louard ❖ 240 1:06:26

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If your spiritual health crumbled when the last storm hit, Pastor D'wayne Louard reveals the 3 clear signs you're running on empty and the one divine technology that changes everything. SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Prayer is Responsibility: Stop treating prayer as a religious routine; embrace it as the conversational responsibility God gave you to…

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Bootstrapping a Tech Agency in the age of AI 1:20:10

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After a busy summer, I Think Tomorrow is back and we are having an informal conversation about what it's like to build a tech agency from the ground up. From working with AI and new technologies to the challenges of selling your own expertise, this conversation digs deep into the emotional and practical realities of bootstrapping, finding your firs…

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Jim McKelvey (Square) on How to Out-Compete a Goliath, Advice for “Wantrepreneurs,” and Economizing Drug Trials 1:05:29

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Building something that lasts is rare. Building something that rewires an entire industry? That’s almost unheard of. But that’s exactly what Jim McKelvey did when he co-founded Square (now Block) with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. Today, Jim and Sammi talk about how Square went head-to-head with Amazon and won, why Jim believes most startups don’…

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49: Is your passion a business worth starting?: The simple method to find out | Johnnie Boden CBE 1:00:37

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What is the secret to building an iconic brand that resonates with millions of customers on a global scale? In this episode of All About Business, we're joined by Johnnie Boden, founder and creative director of the iconic British clothing brand, Boden. Johnnie shares his unconventional journey from an unfulfilling career in the city, to founding a …

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The Future of Shopping Is Here— And It’s AI 11:47

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What if you never had to click “Buy Now” again—because your AI did the shopping for you? Today, Sammi breaks down the partnership between OpenAI and Stripe that could rewrite the rules of e-commerce. With the launch of the Agentic Commerce Protocol, AI can now recommend, purchase, and process transactions entirely within ChatGPT—no links, no websit…

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Episode 239: From Bootstrap to Beloved: Redefining Purpose When You're Forced to Surrender with Tanya Prince ❖ 239 52:06

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"The beautiful thing about going through crisis is that you're forced to pause. The Lord uses those experiences to burn everything away that’s not necessary and needed in our life and leaves us really clinging to Him." —Tanya Prince SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Your "Rubble" is Sacred Ground: The moments of absolute failure are where true faith be…

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Tracy Anderson (Tracy Anderson Method) on Building a Fitness Empire, Debunking Wellness Trends, and IP in Fitness Routines 1:08:51

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From small studios to celebrity status, Tracy Anderson has built one of the most influential—and imitated—fitness empires in the world. Today, Sammi sits down with the fitness icon whose method has shaped some of the most famous bodies in Hollywood to peel back the layers of the brand, the science, and the woman behind it. Tracy opens up about the …

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48: Is this platform a new era beyond OnlyFans?: Innovation VS ethical responsibility | Felix Henderson 58:13

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How do you balance innovation with ethical responsibility? This week on All About Business, we’re joined by Felix Henderson, Co-founder and COO of Ohchat, a generative AI business that builds "digital twins" of real-world content creators. In this episode, Felix shares his journey of building a business from the ground up, and provides insight into…

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Episode 238: Exclusive Access Doesn't Mean Elusive | Unlocking Supernatural Wisdom to Rewrite Your Life ❖ 238 30:32

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"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”—Pierre Teilhard de Chardin SHOW NOTES EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Exclusive Access is Available: The door to God's heart is always open. Access is not hierarchical or based on performance; it’s an inheritance given by grace through Jesus. Authenticity…

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Why I Shut Down My Matcha Business 15:54

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Have you ever built a business around something you love—only to realize it’s draining your passion? In this episode, Sammi shares her full founder story: launching a matcha brand during business school, fighting to scale it, surviving the 2020 lockdown, and finally deciding to shut it down. She breaks down the unglamorous side of entrepreneurship,…

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Neil Parikh (Casper, Slingshot AI) on Using AI for Emotional Wellbeing, Lessons from Cofounding Casper and Finding Winning Angel Investments 56:47

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“With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Episode Highlights Hope as a Lifeline: The episode frames hope not as a passive wish, but as an active, vital force—a lifeline that is more essential now than ever before. The Power of Spiritual Truth in History: The discussion explores…