Hey everyone! I haven't done a solo episode in a while but I wanted to share why I'm taking a summer break and how taking a step back might help you refocus and come back stronger. Thanks again for listening in and we'll see you in September! just get started, Brian ++++++++ 👋 Come say hi! Web: https://brianondrako.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrako 📧 Join the Sales Skills For Founders newsletter https://salesskillsforfounders....
Jul 01, 2025•12 min
Epside #463 features Bryan Yates, Performance Coach and Experience Producer 00:00 – Intro01:10 – Burnout at Disney and leaving the grind08:15 – Tying identity to job title13:00 – Cycling, addiction, and obsessive patterns21:10 – Traits of people who successfully change24:05 – Change happens at the speed of pain28:50 – Status, motive, and marketability31:50 – Hunter vs. gardener mindset36:15 – Stripping away vs. transformation44:10 – Tactical daily mindset reset49:50 – Start with a clear why Find...
Jun 10, 2025•54 min
Episode #462 features Angela Hollowell, the founder of Rootful Media, a creative documentary film production company based in Durham, North Carolina. Find Angela Online: Personal Website: heyangela.co Rootful Media Website: rootfulmedia.com Honey & Hustle Podcast Website: honeyandhustle.co Personal YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/AngelaHollowell Rootful Media YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@rootfultv Creative Architects: https://castos.com/series/creative-architects Twitter: www.twitter...
Jun 03, 2025•59 min
Episode 461 features Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Chili Piper. Find Alina Online: Website: https://www.chilipiper.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinav/ About Alina Alina Vandenberghe is Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Chili Piper . She’s passionate about building fun SaaS products to solve hard problems and a company where employees thrive. Today, the Romania native and her husband are on their way to IPO — all while giving back to the community through our Citizens Of Ou...
May 27, 2025•43 min
Episode 460 features Michael Bryant, whose sole focus has been to help people get unstuck. Find Michael Online: Website: https://www.unstucker.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unstucker/ About Michael: For over forty years, Michael Bryant's focus has been helping people get unstuck. He uses his background as an endurance athlete and seven-time Ironman finisher to help people overcome obstacles and stay focused. Individuals and industry leaders come to Michael to help them gain clarity i...
May 20, 2025•55 min
Episode 459 features Alli Rizacos, a Linkedin Business Coach. She runs a 3 day Bootcamp to help you jumpstart your coaching business on Linkedin: https://www.allirizacos.com/bootcamp Find Alli Online: www.allirizacos.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allirizacos/ About Alli: Alli Rizacos is a LinkedIn Business Coach, turning corporate leaders into successful coaches on Linkedin. She comes from a long background in sales, working at Salesforce for 8 years. She quit in 2021 to start her co...
May 13, 2025•43 min
Episode 458 features Melissa Cohen, Founder of MBC Consulting Solutions, LLC and known affectionately as The "Good Witch of Linkedin" Website: https://www.melissabethcohen.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-beth-cohen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissabethcohen/ Newsletter: https://mail.melissabethcohen.com/ Melissa Cohen is a personal branding and LinkedIn strategist. After decades in the fashion industry where she led teams at top American brands such as Ralph Lauren...
May 06, 2025•42 min
Episode 457 features Nick Huber, Founder, Real Estate Investor and Author of "The Sweaty Startup" Find his book here: The Sweaty Startup How To Get Rich Doing Boring Things Link to buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bLazjW Link to buy the book in the UK: https://bit.ly/422njPW Find Nick Online: https://www.nickhuber.com/ https://sweatystartup.com/ https://www.x.com/sweatystartup About Nick: Nick Huber is an Athens, Georgia–based entrepreneur and real-estate investor. He launched his fir...
Apr 29, 2025•44 min
Episode 456 features Nikki Lang, and Enterprise Seller and Mindset Coach. Find Nikki Online: Website: www.mindsetinsales.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lang/ About Nikki: Nikki Lang is a seasoned sales professional with over a decade of experience driving results and fostering meaningful relationships. Known for her unique approach to sales, Nikki believes that true success comes from authenticity, mindfulness, and a deep commitment to understanding the challenges of buyers. Thr...
Apr 22, 2025•36 min
Episode 455 features Megan Reilly, co-founder of Tippi Toes and now part of Jesse Itzler’s Adventure Club Find Megan Online: Website: https://www.megan-reilly.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-speaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/?hl=en Listen to Who Is Your Momma on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6er3DfXbIQOSQXIBJAXnVF?si=y-BJ1ehnQS-JgIAUzFAFRg About Megan Megan Reilly started as an entrepreneur at age 19 and over the last two decades built an ...
Apr 15, 2025•47 min
Episode 454 features Collin and Kendal Strachan, the dynamic duo behind Every Mile Creative, Alaska’s leading lifestyle and adventure production company. Website: everymilecreative.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinstrachan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendal.strachan/ About Collin & Kendal: Collin and Kendal are the dynamic duo behind Every Mile Creative, Alaska’s leading lifestyle and adventure production company. Together, they live off-grid in an Airstream with the...
Apr 08, 2025•51 min
In this episode of the Just Get Started Podcast , I sit down with Danny DelVecchio , a LinkedIn video expert and founder of Video on Easy Mode . We dive deep into his journey from corporate sales to building a thriving niche video business. Danny shares his early experiences with podcasting, the lessons learned from a failed coaching venture, and the pivot that led him to dominate video content on LinkedIn. He also breaks down the importance of niching down, the psychology of video creation, and...
Apr 01, 2025•48 min
Episode 452 features Ryan R. Sullivan, Founder of Podcast Principles. Ryan shares his journey from blue-collar jobs to building a thriving podcast strategy business. He dives into how he landed his first clients, scaled his pricing, and leveraged LinkedIn as a primary business growth tool. Ryan also breaks down why most business podcasts fail and how founders can use podcasting as a strategic content engine, not just another interview series. He emphasizes the importance of hiring the right help...
Mar 25, 2025•51 min
Episode 451 features Joshua Peach, Founder of Be Au Sm. In this episode, Joshua discusses his journey of resilience, purpose, and the art of doing right by others. From starting his merchandise brand to speaking on hundreds of stages, Josh shares his philosophy of "living with grace" through gratitude, resilience, action, consistency, and empowerment. He also dives into the lessons learned from building meaningful relationships, his approach to leadership and sales, and the challenges of writing...
Mar 11, 2025•57 min
Episode 450 features Matt Williams, a seasoned Business Development Executive with a rich background spanning over 25 years driving revenue growth and forging strategic partnerships. Find Matt Online: Website: https://dscmfrt.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwilliams-revenue-builder/ ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrak...
Feb 25, 2025•47 min
Episode 449 features Andy Hoang, the Co-Founder and CEO of Aviron, the connected rowing machine that uses habit-forming psychology to create engaging and effective fitness entertainment. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Andy's journey is shaped by his roots as a child of Vietnamese refugees and a personal struggle with undiagnosed ADHD during his school years. Find Andy Online: Website: https://avironactive.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-hoang-93067226/ Instagram: https://www.instag...
Feb 11, 2025•42 min
Episode 448 features Rachel Druckenmiller (Pronunciation: DRUCK-in-mill-er), a TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, singer-songwriter, and catalyst who unleashes what’s possible in people and organizations. She's on a mission to help people live braver, bolder, more unmuted lives. Find Rachel Online: Website: https://www.RachelDruckenmiller.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbdruckenmiller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unmutedlife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/racheldruck...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Episode 447 features Adriana Tica, a marketing strategist with 17+ years in the trenches. She runs a digital marketing agency and writes "Ideas to Power Your Future", the no-BS marketing strategy newsletter. Find Adriana Online: Website: https://www.adrianatica.com/ Newsletter: https://www.adrianatica.com/newsletter/ Audience Accelerator Course: https://www.adrianatica.com/audience-accelerator-course/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianatica/ Twitter: https://x.com/adriana_tica Medium: ...
Jan 14, 2025•50 min
Episode 446 features Donnie Boivin, the CEO of Success Champion Networking and the Founder of the Badass Business Summit. Find Donnie Online: Success Champion Networking Website: http://successchampionnetworking.com Bad Ass Business Summit Website: http://badassbusinesssummit.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/ YouTube: youtube.com/c/GrowthMode?sub_confirmation=1 ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn...
Dec 31, 2024•45 min
In this short solo episode, I recap 7 truths I've learned doing 7 years of the Just Get Started Podcast. These truths can be applied to any endeavor in life and they've been instrumental in helping me shape a new path toward a more fulfilling life. I hope you enjoy it! just get started, Brian ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrako 📧 ...
Dec 24, 2024•22 min
Episode 444 features Grant Hushek, Founder of GrantBot Find Grant Online: Website: https://grantbot.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hushek/ Twitter: https://x.com/granthushek ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrako 📧 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG https://brianondrako.com/subscribe 📧 SUBSCRIBE TO THE SALES SKILLS FOR FOUNDERS N...
Dec 17, 2024•52 min
Episode 443 features Charlene Li, the Founder & CEO of Quantum Networks Group Find Charlene Online: Website: https://charleneli.com Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/charleneli Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleneli Twitter: https://twitter.com/charleneli YouTube: https://youtube.com/charleneli Facebook: https://facebook.com/charleneliauthor ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bria...
Dec 10, 2024•47 min
Episode 442 features Andrew Amann, the CEO, and co-founder of NineTwoThree Studio, an AI Agency building products for funded startups and established brands Find Andrew Online: Website: https://www.ninetwothree.co Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamann/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@923_studio/videos ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Twitter: ...
Dec 03, 2024•38 min
Episode 441 features Jared Mintzlaff, Co-Founder of First Touch. Find Jared Online: Website: https://www.firsttouch.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredmintzlaff/ ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrako 📧 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG A 3x/week email filled with short, micro-blog articles (1-3 min read) to help you gain a differen...
Nov 26, 2024•42 min
Episode 440 features Dave Hersh, a general partner at Metamorph Partners, where he and his partner Bob Tinker (former Founding CEO of MobileIron) focus on operator-led buyouts of strong software companies that need restructuring to optimize their path. Find Dave Online: Website: https://davehersh.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davehersh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhersh Twitter: https://twitter.com/djhersh Newsletter: https://one-in-ten-thousand.beehiiv.com/ ++++++++ 👋 CO...
Nov 19, 2024•47 min
Episode 439 features Robbie Bent, the CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a company shaking up the wellness scene with transformative experiences such as group sauna retreats, ice baths, and breathwork. Find Robbie Online: Website: https://www.othership.us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/othership/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/robbiebent1 Substack: https://robbiebent.substack.com/ ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako Li...
Nov 12, 2024•43 min
Thank You to Raj for taking the hosting duties for this episode and having me on his show! Check out Raj's Podcast called Seekers Mindtalks https://x.com/Seekersmindtalk https://www.youtube.com/@seekersmindtalks https://open.spotify.com/show/2utgJk5Ldlwft7JMXxrmPb ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrako 📧 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG A 3x/we...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Episode 437 features Stacy Eleczko, a website & sales copywriter who helps you get the right message to the right people at the right time. Find Stacy Online: Website: https://www.stacyeleczko.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/copybystacy ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrako 📧 SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG A 3x/week email fille...
Oct 29, 2024•46 min
Episode 436 features Liam Darmody, a personal brand strategist and networking coach who helps entrepreneurs & executives build magnetic brands that attract clients, talent, and opportunity. Find Liam Online: Website: https://liamsbrandstand.com Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/liamdarmody1 ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brianondrako �...
Oct 22, 2024•50 min
Episode 435 features Michael Gardon, a 4x entrepreneur and creator of Rejoin Coaching. He inspires, supports, and coaches a community of 14,000+ to break work and break their limits to build purposeful lives. Find Michael Online: Website: https://www.michaelgardon.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgardon/ Podcast: https://careercloud.com/careercloud-radio/ ++++++++ 👋 COME SAY HI! Web: https://brianondrako.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako LinkedIn: https://ww...
Oct 15, 2024•51 min
