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Welcome to builders — where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands. Guests include the co-inventor of Siri,...
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Welcome to builders — where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands. Guests include the co-inventor of Siri, the first business leader of Xbox, and first-time startup CEOs. At builders you'll get insights from others to apply to your own business or career. Subscribe today — for whatever business you're building. This is builders from business.com.
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2 DEC 2025 · On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jason Weinberger, Co-Founder & CRO of Mother Bear Agency, to talk about what it really takes to scale a brand in 2025. Jason breaks down why an integrated, holistic approach to marketing outperforms one-off tactics. He also shares his journey from copywriter to leading major campaigns, the lessons he’s carried into building Mother Bear, and how AI is transforming the way modern marketing teams operate. The conversation covers everything from performance creative to data-driven PR to the challenges marketers face in an era of platform changes and signal loss.
Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀
👉 Explore Mother Bear Agency: https://motherbear.agency/
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11 NOV 2025 · On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Paul Laudanski, Director of Security Research at Onapsis and a leading cybersecurity expert, to explore the evolving world of digital security, from zero day vulnerabilities and ERP attacks to the growing impact of AI and offensive research. Paul shares insights from his extensive career, discussing how both businesses and individuals can strengthen their defenses, make smart cybersecurity investments, and stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.
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4 NOV 2025 · On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, author, researcher, and corporate leader, to talk about leadership, generational change, and the evolving workplace. Dr. Flippin shares her journey from studying art history to leading in marketing and communications, and how intentionality, networking, and adaptability have shaped her career. The conversation explores the challenges facing women and Gen Z professionals, from pay transparency and flexible work to building empathy across generations. Dr. Flippin also shares practical advice on leadership development, career advancement, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.
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Explore Dr. Candace Steele Flippin’s book, Get Your Career in SHAPE, to learn more about empowering career growth: https://candacesteeleflippin.com/shop/
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14 OCT 2025 · On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jeff Seibert, founder and CEO of Digits, to talk about building companies that last. Jeff shares how he helped scale Crashlytics to millions of users before joining Twitter, why he designed Digits as a fully remote company long before it was common, and how founder–market fit shapes lasting success. They also dive into his work producing The Social Dilemma and how those experiences influence his views on technology, accountability, and the future of innovation.
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👉 Visit the Digits website: https://digits.com/
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7 OCT 2025 · On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Will Bartholomew, former D1 athlete and founder of D1 Training, to explore the journey from the playing field to building one of the fastest-growing training franchises in the country. Will shares lessons learned from competing alongside legends like Peyton Manning, the setbacks that shaped his path, and how the values of accountability, coaching, and character are at the heart of athletic and personal growth. The conversation highlights how D1 Training grew from its early focus on young athletes to serving adults nationwide, showing that the fundamentals of training and purpose-driven coaching are timeless.
Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀
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🏈 Visit the D1 Training website: https://www.d1training.com/
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26 AUG 2025 · When work energizes us, everything else in life improves - our mood, our relationships, and even our impact at home. On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby meets with Moe Carrick to uncover how “people-first” doesn’t have to mean ignoring business realities, how meetings can shift from draining to energizing, and how purpose shows up even in everyday roles. They also cover HR’s role in shaping culture, the dangers of lip service values, and how leaders can make alignment real.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why the best workplaces help us bring our full selves to work
- What it truly means for work to be “good” for both people and organizations
- How to redesign meetings to be purposeful and engaging
- Why connection, not communication, is often the real problem
- The difference between “people-first” lip service and genuine practice
- Why purpose matters — even in roles that may not seem world-changing
Purchase a copy of Moe’s book: https://amzn.to/45A1gR5
Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀
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12 AUG 2025 · In this episode of the builders podcast, host John Busby talks with Chad Brooks, Editor in Chief at business.com, about brand-new research uncovering a surprising productivity crisis among small business owners.
Chad shares insights from surveying 550 leaders, revealing where time really goes, and why so few hours are spent on the growth that owners say matters most. He also introduces business.com+, a free program aimed at helping small businesses cut through marketing hype, choose the right tools, and reclaim valuable time.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why small business owners spend just 4 hours a week on growth activities, despite saying it’s a top priority
- The hidden productivity drains stealing hours every week (hint: email is just the beginning)
- How opportunity cost and burnout are linked to day-to-day “firefighting”
- Why delegation is so hard — and how to get comfortable letting go
- What business.com+ offers to help leaders make better decisions, faster
Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you.
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5 AUG 2025 · In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Emily Whittaker — EVP of North America at VistaPrint. Emily shares what she’s learned in 15 years at the company, including how to foster innovation inside a now 25-year-old brand, the mindset behind today’s small business owners, and why she believes we’re all at “Day Zero” when it comes to AI.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why 81% of small business owners say they’re happier working for themselves
- What small businesses are doing with AI — and where they still want a human touch
- How VistaPrint stays innovative by “making big feel small”
- Why “acting like an owner” is more than a motto — it’s a leadership unlock
- How to scale personalized marketing when time is tight and trust is everything
- Why your business card isn’t the first step anymore — and what is
- What it takes to go from imposter syndrome to leading the largest region at a global company
Thanks for listening — and if you loved this episode, send it to someone who’s building their own thing and needs a nudge to dream bigger. 🚀
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29 JUL 2025 · In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Toni Clem- former President & COO of Ovare Group and now an executive coach to top leaders. Toni shares candid insights on leadership, growth, and navigating turning points in your career.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to lead when the path forward isn’t clear — and everyone’s watching
- Why the best leaders focus on changing themselves before trying to change others
- What executives did before coaching became mainstream — and what’s changed since
- Whether it’s better to build multiple specialized brands or scale under one unified name
- How growing a national agency outside of major markets can become a strategic advantage
- What really happens when you boldly ask for more — and actually get it
- How to bridge the gap between being great at your craft and ready to lead the entire company
Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone that you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀
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22 JUL 2025 · His work stands where elite investors and successful entrepreneurs meet. Phil Strazzulla himself is both of these, and in this episode of The Builders Podcast, he joins host John Busby to share hard-earned lessons from 20+ years of investing, pouring sweat equity in startups, and quietly building a category-leading HR software review platform.
Phil and John discuss:
- Phil’s personal investing philosophy rooted in margin of safety
- Why the “weirder” the deal, the better the opportunity
- A major investment failure — and what it taught Phil about leadership
- The unconventional path that led Phil to start Select Software Reviews
- How Phil is hedging against AI’s impact on search with word-of-mouth and trust
- Why listening to your users is the only real growth strategy
This episode is packed with stories, insights, and practical wisdom for founders, operators, and aspiring investors alike.
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Welcome to builders — where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands. Guests include the co-inventor of Siri,...
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Welcome to builders — where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands. Guests include the co-inventor of Siri, the first business leader of Xbox, and first-time startup CEOs. At builders you'll get insights from others to apply to your own business or career. Subscribe today — for whatever business you're building. This is builders from business.com.
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