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podcast-banner"><div class="jsx-3162370740 podcast-image"><img src="https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA" alt="Leap Academy with Ilana Golan"/></div><div class="jsx-3162370740 podcast-title-container"><div class="jsx-3162370740 container"><div class="jsx-3162370740 podcast-title-container-inner"><div class="jsx-3162370740 podcast-artwork"><img src="https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA" alt="Leap Academy with Ilana Golan" width="100%" height="100%"/></div><div class="jsx-3162370740 podcast-title"><h1 class="jsx-3162370740 light">Leap Academy with Ilana Golan</h1><p class="jsx-3162370740 podcast-artist">Ilana Golan</p></div><button class="subscribe-button btn btn-text"><img src="/img/icons/oval-light.svg" alt="oval" width="20"/></button></div></div></div></div><div class="jsx-3162370740 container pt-lg"><div class="jsx-daf139eb9a77b6da tabs-container"><div class="jsx-2082973293 tab active"><div class="jsx-2082973293 tab-inner">Overview</div></div><div class="jsx-2082973293 tab"><div class="jsx-2082973293 tab-inner">Episodes</div></div></div></div><div class="jsx-3162370740"><div class="jsx-1632631828 details-banner pt-lg pb-sm"><div class="jsx-1632631828 container"><h3 class="jsx-1632631828">Details</h3><div class="jsx-1632631828 details mt-md mb-sm">The Leap Academy Podcast with Ilana Golan is all about honest and inspiring conversations about what it really takes to leap to bigger things, amazing careers, and craft the life you want. Stories and tips you won't find anywhere else. Ilana speaks with some of the world's most influential people, experts, and thinkers who created incredible careers, massive impact, built a reputation, and an extraordinary life. Together we discover the untold truths, the emotions, and important lessons that enabled them to reinvent themselves & leap. We take our audience on a journey that will not only inspire but also teach concrete lessons on how to leap careers: fast-track to leadership, jump to entrepreneurship, build a personal brand, portfolio career, and much more. </div><button class="jsx-1632631828 btn-text">Read More</button></div></div><div class="jsx-3162370740 container"><div class="jsx-2110a593e28eb586 episode-list"><div class="jsx-2110a593e28eb586 episode-list-title-container"><h3 class="jsx-2110a593e28eb586 episode-list-title">Recent Episodes</h3></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-artwork-container"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/lisa-bilyeu-radical-confidence-my-journey-from-housewife-to-billion-dollar-boss-7d77bd99ec67f76b837ff1cbb9b1ea85"><img src="https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA" alt="Lisa Bilyeu: Radical Confidence, My Journey From Housewife to Billion-Dollar Boss" class="artwork"/></a><div class="jsx-3676333407 date">NOV 21, 2024</div></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-info"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/lisa-bilyeu-radical-confidence-my-journey-from-housewife-to-billion-dollar-boss-7d77bd99ec67f76b837ff1cbb9b1ea85"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-title">Lisa Bilyeu: Radical Confidence, My Journey From Housewife to Billion-Dollar Boss</div><div class="jsx-3676333407 summary">In a world that imposes expectations, Lisa Bilyeu is all about defying them. Raised in a traditional Greek Orthodox family, her path was set: get married and raise a family. But after eight years as a stay-at-home wife, she could no longer ignore the inner voice telling her she was meant for more. So, she co-founded Quest Nutrition with her husband and built a billion-dollar business. In this episode, Lisa talks to Ilana about setting ambitious goals, trusting your decisions, and finding self-worth without needing external validation. Lisa Bilyeu is a renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and co-founder of Quest Nutrition, a multi-billion-dollar company. Her mission is to use content creation to empower women to break free from limiting beliefs and unlock their full potential. In this episode, Ilana and Lisa will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:56) The Drip Effect: How Beliefs Shape Us (04:54) Breaking Free from the “Velvet Handcuffs” (06:26) The Trap of People-Pleasing and Toxic Gratitude (09:08) Learning Leadership Through Trial, Error, and Rap Music (10:00) From Housewife to Entrepreneur (17:30) Handling Your Emotions in Business (24:30) How Lisa Tackles Online Hate with Grace (31:40) Crafting a Clear Mission Using the “Who, What, Why” Method (37:30) Lisa’s No-BS Guide to Success (40:03) The Importance of Practice (44:45) Why I Chose My Mission Over Motherhood (01:01:23) The Tough Moment That Empowered Her (01:06:49) The Reality of Happiness Lisa Bilyeu is a renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and co-founder of Quest Nutrition, a multi-billion-dollar company that transformed the health and wellness industry. She is also the founder and host of Women of Impact, co-founder of Impact Theory, and bestselling author of Radical Confidence. Lisa’s mission is to use content creation to empower women to break free from limiting beliefs and embrace their full potential. Connect with Lisa: Lisa’s Website: https://lisabilyeu.com/ Lisa’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LisaBilyeu Lisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu Resources Mentioned: Lisa’s Book, Radical Confidence: 11 Lessons on How to Get the Relationship, Career, and Life You Want: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Confidence-No-BS-Lessons-Becoming-ebook/dp/B09JPHK9C3 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training</div></a></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-play"><img class="mb-sm cursor-pointer" src="/img/icons/play-circle-dark.svg" alt="play-circle"/><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-duration">69 MIN</div></div></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-artwork-container"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/taking-big-risks-how-david-jones-built-a-billion-dollar-brand-against-all-odds-d94325dc51f93bc38feef5801fe5c32a"><img src="https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA" alt="Taking Big Risks: How David Jones Built a Billion-Dollar Brand Against All Odds" class="artwork"/></a><div class="jsx-3676333407 date">NOV 19, 2024</div></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-info"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/taking-big-risks-how-david-jones-built-a-billion-dollar-brand-against-all-odds-d94325dc51f93bc38feef5801fe5c32a"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-title">Taking Big Risks: How David Jones Built a Billion-Dollar Brand Against All Odds</div><div class="jsx-3676333407 summary">Convinced that technology was the future of advertising, David Jones set out to build Brandtech. But again and again, investors rejected his model, doubting the potential of AI and digital technology in an industry where traditional models worked so well. Despite countless ‘no’s,’ David pressed on, believing he could redefine the industry. And that's exactly what he did. Today, he leads a billion-dollar company that blends tech and creativity to reshape advertising. In this episode, David shares actionable advice on staying resilient in the face of doubt, innovating in a traditional industry, and building a brand that stands out. David Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. He is also the co-founder of One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change. In this episode, Ilana and David will discuss: - His 180° shift from sports to advertising - The audacious cold call that got his foot in the door - Climbing to the top by breaking every rule - Finding courage by imagining the worst - Stepping back to leap forward - Taking Australia’s digital ad scene by storm - Defying naysayers to bring AI to ads - Going from countless ‘no’s’ to billions in revenue - Why he’s all-in on empowering young leaders - How Brandtech is using AI to reinvent ads - The business case for ‘doing good’ in the world - Using your privilege to make an impact - Turning vision into action - How excellent storytelling creates opportunities - And other topics… David Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. Previously, he became the youngest global CEO in advertising history, leading Havas and Havas Worldwide, and was the only British CEO of a publicly traded French company. In 2009, he co-founded One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change. He also collaborated on Kofi Annan's TckTckTck Campaign for climate justice and has advised numerous high-profile leaders. Connect with David: David’s Website: https://thebrandtechgroup.com/ David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjonesoyw/ David’s Twitter: https://x.com/davidjonesOYW Resources Mentioned: David’s Book, Who Cares Wins: Why Good Business is Better Business: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Cares-Wins-business-Financial/dp/0273762532 One Young World: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/ Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training</div></a></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-play"><img class="mb-sm cursor-pointer" src="/img/icons/play-circle-dark.svg" alt="play-circle"/><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-duration">55 MIN</div></div></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-artwork-container"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/shopify-president-the-golden-age-of-entrepreneurship-has-arrived-harley-finkelstein-2504c121f9deb50572c088bed78fda74"><img src="https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA" alt="Shopify President: The Golden Age of Entrepreneurship Has Arrived | Harley Finkelstein" class="artwork"/></a><div class="jsx-3676333407 date">NOV 14, 2024</div></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-info"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/shopify-president-the-golden-age-of-entrepreneurship-has-arrived-harley-finkelstein-2504c121f9deb50572c088bed78fda74"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-title">Shopify President: The Golden Age of Entrepreneurship Has Arrived | Harley Finkelstein</div><div class="jsx-3676333407 summary">Harley Finkelstein didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. He had no choice. With his father out of the picture, he had to pay for university and support his mother and sisters. So, he turned to his go-to problem-solving tool: entrepreneurship. Starting a t-shirt business changed his life, eventually leading him to Shopify, where he became one of their first merchants and later, its president. In this episode, Harley shares his incredible journey, highlighting key lessons on how entrepreneurship can solve real-life problems and the power of adapting quickly in a fast-changing world. Harley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify. He is also an entrepreneur, lawyer, and investor. He is one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and has been recognized among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and Fortune’s 40 Under 40. In this episode, Ilana and Harley will discuss: - His early roots in entrepreneurship - The t-shirt business that changed his life - How he set himself apart by overdelivering - Entrepreneurship as a tool for problem-solving - Why you must thrive in rapid change to stay relevant - Embracing ‘founder mode’ by focusing on the details - Why the future of entrepreneurship is limitless - How he became one of the first Shopify users - How Shopify built a mission-aligned culture - Finding your life’s work - And other topics… Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and President of Shopify. He is an advisor to Felicis Ventures and a notable investor. He has been recognized as Canadian Angel Investor of the Year and among Canada's Top 40 Under 40. As one of the "Dragons" on CBC's Next Gen Den, Harley brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront. His leadership extends beyond Shopify, having been on the Board of Directors for the C100 and the CBC. He’s also a proud member of the Order of Ottawa and currently serves on the board of Operation Hope, focusing on financial literacy empowerment. Connect with Harley: Harley’s Website: http://harleyf.com/about/ Harley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=ca Harley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/harleyF Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training</div></a></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-play"><img class="mb-sm cursor-pointer" src="/img/icons/play-circle-dark.svg" alt="play-circle"/><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-duration">54 MIN</div></div></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-artwork-container"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/richard-branson-the-journey-to-a-multi-billion-dollar-empire-81927097a04ebda285b1a04bd43ee335"><img src="https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA" alt="Richard Branson: The Journey to a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire" class="artwork"/></a><div class="jsx-3676333407 date">NOV 12, 2024</div></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-info"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/richard-branson-the-journey-to-a-multi-billion-dollar-empire-81927097a04ebda285b1a04bd43ee335"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-title">Richard Branson: The Journey to a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire</div><div class="jsx-3676333407 summary">From struggling in school because of his dyslexia to starting a magazine at just 15, Richard Branson has always found ways to turn his challenges into unique opportunities. Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote "Virgin Airlines" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation. Sir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes. In this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss: - Surviving British boarding school - Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine - Partnering with people who share his vision - The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines - Building the world’s largest independent record label - Facing risk with excitement, not fear - Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur - Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime - Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders - Pushing through the toughest days - Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently - And other topics… Sir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally. Connect with Richard: Richard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson Richard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ Richard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson Resources Mentioned: Richard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training</div></a></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-play"><img class="mb-sm cursor-pointer" src="/img/icons/play-circle-dark.svg" alt="play-circle"/><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-duration">21 MIN</div></div></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-artwork-container"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/jeff-dudan-undercover-boss-how-i-built-a-thriving-national-franchise-from-scratch-eb6d17adcaa69a42dd0f1142ca1a8295"><img src="https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA" alt="Jeff Dudan, Undercover Boss: How I Built a Thriving National Franchise From Scratch" class="artwork"/></a><div class="jsx-3676333407 date">NOV 5, 2024</div></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-info"><a class="jsx-3676333407 no-style" href="/podcast/leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200/episode/jeff-dudan-undercover-boss-how-i-built-a-thriving-national-franchise-from-scratch-eb6d17adcaa69a42dd0f1142ca1a8295"><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-title">Jeff Dudan, Undercover Boss: How I Built a Thriving National Franchise From Scratch</div><div class="jsx-3676333407 summary">Jeff Dudan started his first business in college, painting apartments to pay the bills. The business grew beyond his expectations, allowing him to support his younger brother and create jobs for other college athletes. Years later, he moved to South Florida to help with disaster recovery after Hurricane Andrew struck. Having learned to see opportunity in adversity, he started AdvantaClean, which eventually grew into a national franchise. In this episode, Jeff talks to Ilana about spotting hidden opportunities in crises and the mindset shifts that helped him build a successful franchise business to empower others. Jeff Dudan is a franchise executive and the CEO of Homefront Brands. He brings decades of experience in funding, building, and scaling franchises to help others succeed in the industry. As a published author and host of The Homefront Podcast, Jeff also appeared on CBS’s Undercover Boss. In this episode, Ilana and Jeff will discuss: - Starting a business in college - Pushing past your limitations - Grabbing opportunities as they come - Building Homefront to help franchise owners - Lessons from his father’s business challenges - Setting clear roles to make partnerships work - Creating a unique franchise model - Figuring out the right time to start franchising - Leading franchisees with patience - Why businesses are high-class assets - Using real estate to fund his business - The CEO’s role in setting standards - Saying “yes” to chances for visibility - Aligning your values with your business - And other topics… Jeff Dudan is the CEO of Homefront Brands, a published author, and a franchise executive with 25 years of experience building and scaling franchise businesses. He founded AdvantaClean in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, growing it from a disaster recovery business to a franchise with over 240 locations before it was acquired. Jeff is a Forbes contributor and host of The Homefront Podcast, where he explores the world of franchising and leadership. He has also appeared on CBS’s Undercover Boss. He has worked with organizations like Novant Health, the IFA Franchisor Forum, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Connect with Jeff: Jeff’s Website: https://jeffdudan.com/ Jeff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan/ Resources Mentioned: Jeff’s Episode on Undercover Boss: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6432766/ Jeff’s Books: Discernment: The Business Athlete's Regimen for a Great Life through Better Decisions: https://www.amazon.com/Discernment-Business-Athletes-Regimen-Decisions/dp/1544508506 Hey, Coach! https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Coach-Jeff-Dudan/dp/1511990570 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training</div></a></div><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-play"><img class="mb-sm cursor-pointer" src="/img/icons/play-circle-dark.svg" alt="play-circle"/><div class="jsx-3676333407 episode-duration">47 MIN</div></div></div></div><div class="jsx-3162370740 text-align-center mt-lg mb-lg"><button class="jsx-3162370740 btn-text btn-text-barney">See all episodes</button></div></div></div></div><footer class="jsx-2402283764 footer-wrapper"><div class="jsx-2402283764 container pt-md pb-md"><div class="jsx-2402283764 footer-wrapper-inner"><div class="jsx-2402283764 footer-left"><img height="64px" src="/img/podcastguru-logo.svg" alt="Podcast Guru Logo"/><div class="jsx-2098791354 language-select"><select class="jsx-2098791354"><option value="en" class="jsx-2098791354" selected="">English</option><option value="tr" class="jsx-2098791354">Türkçe</option><option value="ru" class="jsx-2098791354">Pусский</option></select><div class="jsx-2098791354 select-icon-container"><img src="/img/icons/down-light.svg" alt="down"/></div></div><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-guru/id1535235039" target="_blank" class="jsx-2402283764"><img src="/img/apple-appstore-badge.png" alt="Apple App Store Badge" class="jsx-2402283764 google-play-badge"/></a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reallybadapps.podcastguru&referrer=utm_source%3Dapp.podcastguru.io%26utm_medium%3Dfooter" target="_blank" class="jsx-2402283764"><img src="/img/google-play-badge.png" alt="Google Play Badge" class="jsx-2402283764 google-play-badge"/></a></div><div class="jsx-2402283764 footer-right"><h3 class="jsx-2402283764 light mb-md">Company</h3><div class="jsx-2402283764 footer-link-container"><a rel="noreferrer" href="https://podcastguru.io/about-podcast-guru" target="_blank" class="jsx-2402283764 footer-link">About</a></div><div class="jsx-2402283764 footer-link-container"><a rel="noreferrer" href="https://podcastguru.io/contact-us" target="_blank" class="jsx-2402283764 footer-link">Contact Us</a></div><div class="jsx-2402283764 footer-link-container"><a rel="noreferrer" href="https://podcastguru.io/terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" class="jsx-2402283764 footer-link">Terms and Conditions</a></div></div></div></div></footer></div><script id="__NEXT_DATA__" type="application/json">{"props":{"pageProps":{"podcastUrl":"leap-academy-with-ilana-golan-1701718200","podcastData":{"artist":"Ilana Golan","artworkUrl":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/cfe39220-db0a-11ee-975c-cb6b0dc160b9/image/910cb489bda13afb67dcb304efb3f826.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1\u0026max-w=3000\u0026max-h=3000\u0026fit=crop\u0026auto=format,compress","catalogUpdated":1732090744,"collectionName":"Leap Academy with Ilana Golan","copyright":"© 2024 The Leap Academy with Ilana Golan","description":"The Leap Academy Podcast with Ilana Golan is all about honest and inspiring conversations about what it really takes to leap to bigger things, amazing careers, and craft the life you want.\n\nStories and tips you won't find anywhere else.\n\nIlana speaks with some of the world's most influential people, experts, and thinkers who created incredible careers, massive impact, built a reputation, and an extraordinary life.\n\nTogether we discover the untold truths, the emotions, and important lessons that enabled them to reinvent themselves \u0026 leap. \n\nWe take our audience on a journey that will not only inspire but also teach concrete lessons on how to leap careers: fast-track to leadership, jump to entrepreneurship, build a personal brand, portfolio career, and much more. 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There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out our free training today at\u003ca href=\"https://www.leapacademy.com/training\"\u003e leapacademy.com/training\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n ","description":"\u003cdescription\u003eConvinced that technology was the future of advertising, David Jones set out to build Brandtech. But again and again, investors rejected his model, doubting the potential of AI and digital technology in an industry where traditional models worked so well. Despite countless ‘no’s,’ David pressed on, believing he could redefine the industry. And that's exactly what he did. Today, he leads a billion-dollar company that blends tech and creativity to reshape advertising. In this episode, David shares actionable advice on staying resilient in the face of doubt, innovating in a traditional industry, and building a brand that stands out.\nDavid Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. He is also the co-founder of One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and David will discuss:\n- His 180° shift from sports to advertising\n- The audacious cold call that got his foot in the door\n- Climbing to the top by breaking every rule\n- Finding courage by imagining the worst\n- Stepping back to leap forward\n- Taking Australia’s digital ad scene by storm\n- Defying naysayers to bring AI to ads\n- Going from countless ‘no’s’ to billions in revenue\n- Why he’s all-in on empowering young leaders\n- How Brandtech is using AI to reinvent ads\n- The business case for ‘doing good’ in the world\n- Using your privilege to make an impact\n- Turning vision into action\n- How excellent storytelling creates opportunities\n- And other topics…\n \nDavid Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. Previously, he became the youngest global CEO in advertising history, leading Havas and Havas Worldwide, and was the only British CEO of a publicly traded French company. In 2009, he co-founded One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change. He also collaborated on Kofi Annan's TckTckTck Campaign for climate justice and has advised numerous high-profile leaders.\n\nConnect with David:\nDavid’s Website: https://thebrandtechgroup.com/\nDavid’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjonesoyw/\nDavid’s Twitter: https://x.com/davidjonesOYW\n\nResources Mentioned:\nDavid’s Book, Who Cares Wins: Why Good Business is Better Business: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Cares-Wins-business-Financial/dp/0273762532 \nOne Young World: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/ \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? 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Despite countless ‘no’s,’ David pressed on, believing he could redefine the industry. And that's exactly what he did. Today, he leads a billion-dollar company that blends tech and creativity to reshape advertising. In this episode, David shares actionable advice on staying resilient in the face of doubt, innovating in a traditional industry, and building a brand that stands out.\nDavid Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. He is also the co-founder of One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and David will discuss:\n- His 180° shift from sports to advertising\n- The audacious cold call that got his foot in the door\n- Climbing to the top by breaking every rule\n- Finding courage by imagining the worst\n- Stepping back to leap forward\n- Taking Australia’s digital ad scene by storm\n- Defying naysayers to bring AI to ads\n- Going from countless ‘no’s’ to billions in revenue\n- Why he’s all-in on empowering young leaders\n- How Brandtech is using AI to reinvent ads\n- The business case for ‘doing good’ in the world\n- Using your privilege to make an impact\n- Turning vision into action\n- How excellent storytelling creates opportunities\n- And other topics…\n \nDavid Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. Previously, he became the youngest global CEO in advertising history, leading Havas and Havas Worldwide, and was the only British CEO of a publicly traded French company. In 2009, he co-founded One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change. He also collaborated on Kofi Annan's TckTckTck Campaign for climate justice and has advised numerous high-profile leaders.\n\nConnect with David:\nDavid’s Website: https://thebrandtechgroup.com/\nDavid’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjonesoyw/\nDavid’s Twitter: https://x.com/davidjonesOYW\n\nResources Mentioned:\nDavid’s Book, Who Cares Wins: Why Good Business is Better Business: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Cares-Wins-business-Financial/dp/0273762532 \nOne Young World: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/ \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026 Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\nCheck out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training","publishedDate":"Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000","publishedTimestamp":1732010400,"slug":"taking-big-risks-how-david-jones-built-a-billion-dollar-brand-against-all-odds-d94325dc51f93bc38feef5801fe5c32a","title":"Taking Big Risks: How David Jones Built a Billion-Dollar Brand Against All Odds"},{"author":null,"contentEncoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eHarley Finkelstein didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. He had no choice. With his father out of the picture, he had to pay for university and support his mother and sisters. So, he turned to his go-to problem-solving tool: entrepreneurship. Starting a t-shirt business changed his life, eventually leading him to Shopify, where he became one of their first merchants and later, its president. In this episode, Harley shares his incredible journey, highlighting key lessons on how entrepreneurship can solve real-life problems and the power of adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify. He is also an entrepreneur, lawyer, and investor. He is one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and has been recognized among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and \u003cem\u003eFortune’\u003c/em\u003es 40 Under 40.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this episode, Ilana and Harley will discuss:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- His early roots in entrepreneurship\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The t-shirt business that changed his life\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How he set himself apart by overdelivering\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Entrepreneurship as a tool for problem-solving\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why you must thrive in rapid change to stay relevant\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Embracing ‘founder mode’ by focusing on the details\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why the future of entrepreneurship is limitless\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How he became one of the first Shopify users\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How Shopify built a mission-aligned culture\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Finding your life’s work\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- And other topics…\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarley Finkelstein \u003c/strong\u003eis an entrepreneur, lawyer, and President of Shopify. He is an advisor to Felicis Ventures and a notable investor. He has been recognized as Canadian Angel Investor of the Year and among Canada's Top 40 Under 40. As one of the \"Dragons\" on CBC's Next Gen Den, Harley brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront. His leadership extends beyond Shopify, having been on the Board of Directors for the C100 and the CBC. He’s also a proud member of the Order of Ottawa and currently serves on the board of Operation Hope, focusing on financial literacy empowerment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with Harley:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarley’s Website: \u003ca href=\"http://harleyf.com/about/\"\u003ehttp://harleyf.com/about/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarley’s LinkedIn: \u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=ca\"\u003ehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=ca\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarley’s Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/harleyF\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/harleyF\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeap Academy:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out our free training today at\u003ca href=\"https://www.leapacademy.com/training\"\u003e leapacademy.com/training\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n ","description":"\u003cdescription\u003eHarley Finkelstein didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. He had no choice. With his father out of the picture, he had to pay for university and support his mother and sisters. So, he turned to his go-to problem-solving tool: entrepreneurship. Starting a t-shirt business changed his life, eventually leading him to Shopify, where he became one of their first merchants and later, its president. In this episode, Harley shares his incredible journey, highlighting key lessons on how entrepreneurship can solve real-life problems and the power of adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.\nHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify. He is also an entrepreneur, lawyer, and investor. He is one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and has been recognized among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and Fortune’s 40 Under 40.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Harley will discuss:\n- His early roots in entrepreneurship\n- The t-shirt business that changed his life\n- How he set himself apart by overdelivering\n- Entrepreneurship as a tool for problem-solving\n- Why you must thrive in rapid change to stay relevant\n- Embracing ‘founder mode’ by focusing on the details\n- Why the future of entrepreneurship is limitless\n- How he became one of the first Shopify users\n- How Shopify built a mission-aligned culture\n- Finding your life’s work\n- And other topics…\n \nHarley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and President of Shopify. He is an advisor to Felicis Ventures and a notable investor. He has been recognized as Canadian Angel Investor of the Year and among Canada's Top 40 Under 40. As one of the \"Dragons\" on CBC's Next Gen Den, Harley brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront. His leadership extends beyond Shopify, having been on the Board of Directors for the C100 and the CBC. He’s also a proud member of the Order of Ottawa and currently serves on the board of Operation Hope, focusing on financial literacy empowerment.\n\nConnect with Harley:\nHarley’s Website: http://harleyf.com/about/\nHarley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=ca\nHarley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/harleyF\n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\nCheck out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training\u003c/description\u003e","enclosureLength":0,"enclosureType":"audio/mpeg","enclosureUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP5077468226.mp3?updated=1731528680","episodeId":"2504c121f9deb50572c088bed78fda74","guid":"6971a64e-9c8e-11ef-9449-8f2bda27877a","itunesAuthorName":"Ilana Golan","itunesBlock":false,"itunesDuration":3288,"itunesEpisode":null,"itunesEpisodeType":"full","itunesExplicit":null,"itunesImage":null,"itunesOrder":null,"itunesSeason":null,"itunesSubtitle":null,"itunesSummary":"Harley Finkelstein didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. He had no choice. With his father out of the picture, he had to pay for university and support his mother and sisters. So, he turned to his go-to problem-solving tool: entrepreneurship. Starting a t-shirt business changed his life, eventually leading him to Shopify, where he became one of their first merchants and later, its president. In this episode, Harley shares his incredible journey, highlighting key lessons on how entrepreneurship can solve real-life problems and the power of adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.\nHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify. He is also an entrepreneur, lawyer, and investor. He is one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and has been recognized among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and Fortune’s 40 Under 40.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Harley will discuss:\n- His early roots in entrepreneurship\n- The t-shirt business that changed his life\n- How he set himself apart by overdelivering\n- Entrepreneurship as a tool for problem-solving\n- Why you must thrive in rapid change to stay relevant\n- Embracing ‘founder mode’ by focusing on the details\n- Why the future of entrepreneurship is limitless\n- How he became one of the first Shopify users\n- How Shopify built a mission-aligned culture\n- Finding your life’s work\n- And other topics…\n \nHarley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and President of Shopify. He is an advisor to Felicis Ventures and a notable investor. He has been recognized as Canadian Angel Investor of the Year and among Canada's Top 40 Under 40. As one of the \"Dragons\" on CBC's Next Gen Den, Harley brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront. His leadership extends beyond Shopify, having been on the Board of Directors for the C100 and the CBC. He’s also a proud member of the Order of Ottawa and currently serves on the board of Operation Hope, focusing on financial literacy empowerment.\n\nConnect with Harley:\nHarley’s Website: http://harleyf.com/about/\nHarley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=ca\nHarley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/harleyF\n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026 Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\nCheck out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training","publishedDate":"Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000","publishedTimestamp":1731578400,"slug":"shopify-president-the-golden-age-of-entrepreneurship-has-arrived-harley-finkelstein-2504c121f9deb50572c088bed78fda74","title":"Shopify President: The Golden Age of Entrepreneurship Has Arrived | Harley Finkelstein"},{"author":null,"contentEncoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eFrom struggling in school because of his dyslexia to starting a magazine at just 15, Richard Branson has always found ways to turn his challenges into unique opportunities. Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote \"Virgin Airlines\" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Surviving British boarding school \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Partnering with people who share his vision\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Building the world’s largest independent record label\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Facing risk with excitement, not fear\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Pushing through the toughest days\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- And other topics…\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir Richard Branson\u003c/strong\u003e is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started \u003cem\u003eStudent\u003c/em\u003e magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with Richard:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard’s Website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson\"\u003ehttps://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard’s LinkedIn: \u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/\"\u003ehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard’s Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/richardbranson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\"\u003ehttps://x.com/richardbranson\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources Mentioned:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard’s Audiobook: \u003cem\u003eLosing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story\u003c/em\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeap Academy:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out our free training today at\u003ca href=\"https://www.leapacademy.com/training\"\u003e leapacademy.com/training\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n ","description":"\u003cdescription\u003eFrom struggling in school because of his dyslexia to starting a magazine at just 15, Richard Branson has always found ways to turn his challenges into unique opportunities. Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote \"Virgin Airlines\" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation.\nSir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss:\n- Surviving British boarding school \n- Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine\n- Partnering with people who share his vision\n- The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines\n- Building the world’s largest independent record label\n- Facing risk with excitement, not fear\n- Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur\n- Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime\n- Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders\n- Pushing through the toughest days\n- Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently\n- And other topics…\n \nSir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally.\n\nConnect with Richard:\nRichard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson \nRichard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ \nRichard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson\n\nResources Mentioned:\nRichard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\nCheck out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training\u003c/description\u003e","enclosureLength":0,"enclosureType":"audio/mpeg","enclosureUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP9100778680.mp3?updated=1731356851","episodeId":"81927097a04ebda285b1a04bd43ee335","guid":"f3f0ab22-9c8d-11ef-86e3-1ff784d49a74","itunesAuthorName":"Ilana Golan","itunesBlock":false,"itunesDuration":1279,"itunesEpisode":null,"itunesEpisodeType":"full","itunesExplicit":null,"itunesImage":null,"itunesOrder":null,"itunesSeason":null,"itunesSubtitle":null,"itunesSummary":"From struggling in school because of his dyslexia to starting a magazine at just 15, Richard Branson has always found ways to turn his challenges into unique opportunities. Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote \"Virgin Airlines\" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation.\nSir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss:\n- Surviving British boarding school \n- Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine\n- Partnering with people who share his vision\n- The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines\n- Building the world’s largest independent record label\n- Facing risk with excitement, not fear\n- Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur\n- Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime\n- Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders\n- Pushing through the toughest days\n- Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently\n- And other topics…\n \nSir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally.\n\nConnect with Richard:\nRichard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson \nRichard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ \nRichard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson\n\nResources Mentioned:\nRichard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? 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In this episode, Jeff talks to Ilana about spotting hidden opportunities in crises and the mindset shifts that helped him build a successful franchise business to empower others.\n\nJeff Dudan is a franchise executive and the CEO of Homefront Brands. He brings decades of experience in funding, building, and scaling franchises to help others succeed in the industry. As a published author and host of The Homefront Podcast, Jeff also appeared on CBS’s Undercover Boss.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Jeff will discuss:\n- Starting a business in college \n- Pushing past your limitations\n- Grabbing opportunities as they come\n- Building Homefront to help franchise owners\n- Lessons from his father’s business challenges\n- Setting clear roles to make partnerships work\n- Creating a unique franchise model\n- Figuring out the right time to start franchising\n- Leading franchisees with patience \n- Why businesses are high-class assets\n- Using real estate to fund his business\n- The CEO’s role in setting standards \n- Saying “yes” to chances for visibility\n- Aligning your values with your business\n- And other topics…\n\nJeff Dudan is the CEO of Homefront Brands, a published author, and a franchise executive with 25 years of experience building and scaling franchise businesses. He founded AdvantaClean in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, growing it from a disaster recovery business to a franchise with over 240 locations before it was acquired. Jeff is a Forbes contributor and host of The Homefront Podcast, where he explores the world of franchising and leadership. He has also appeared on CBS’s Undercover Boss. He has worked with organizations like Novant Health, the IFA Franchisor Forum, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.\n\nConnect with Jeff:\nJeff’s Website: https://jeffdudan.com/ \nJeff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan/ \n\nResources Mentioned:\nJeff’s Episode on Undercover Boss: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6432766/ \nJeff’s Books:\nDiscernment: The Business Athlete's Regimen for a Great Life through Better Decisions: https://www.amazon.com/Discernment-Business-Athletes-Regimen-Decisions/dp/1544508506 \nHey, Coach! https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Coach-Jeff-Dudan/dp/1511990570 \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? 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As a published author and host of The Homefront Podcast, Jeff also appeared on CBS’s Undercover Boss.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Jeff will discuss:\n- Starting a business in college \n- Pushing past your limitations\n- Grabbing opportunities as they come\n- Building Homefront to help franchise owners\n- Lessons from his father’s business challenges\n- Setting clear roles to make partnerships work\n- Creating a unique franchise model\n- Figuring out the right time to start franchising\n- Leading franchisees with patience \n- Why businesses are high-class assets\n- Using real estate to fund his business\n- The CEO’s role in setting standards \n- Saying “yes” to chances for visibility\n- Aligning your values with your business\n- And other topics…\n\nJeff Dudan is the CEO of Homefront Brands, a published author, and a franchise executive with 25 years of experience building and scaling franchise businesses. He founded AdvantaClean in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, growing it from a disaster recovery business to a franchise with over 240 locations before it was acquired. Jeff is a Forbes contributor and host of The Homefront Podcast, where he explores the world of franchising and leadership. He has also appeared on CBS’s Undercover Boss. He has worked with organizations like Novant Health, the IFA Franchisor Forum, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.\n\nConnect with Jeff:\nJeff’s Website: https://jeffdudan.com/ \nJeff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan/ \n\nResources Mentioned:\nJeff’s Episode on Undercover Boss: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6432766/ \nJeff’s Books:\nDiscernment: The Business Athlete's Regimen for a Great Life through Better Decisions: https://www.amazon.com/Discernment-Business-Athletes-Regimen-Decisions/dp/1544508506 \nHey, Coach! https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Coach-Jeff-Dudan/dp/1511990570 \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? 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In this episode, Lisa talks to Ilana about setting ambitious goals, trusting your decisions, and finding self-worth without needing external validation.\n\nLisa Bilyeu is a renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and co-founder of Quest Nutrition, a multi-billion-dollar company. 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He also collaborated on Kofi Annan's TckTckTck Campaign for climate justice and has advised numerous high-profile leaders.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with David:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid’s Website: \u003ca href=\"https://thebrandtechgroup.com/\"\u003ehttps://thebrandtechgroup.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid’s LinkedIn: \u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjonesoyw/\"\u003ehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjonesoyw/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid’s Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/davidjonesOYW\"\u003ehttps://x.com/davidjonesOYW\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources Mentioned:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid’s Book, \u003cem\u003eWho Cares Wins: Why Good Business is Better Business\u003c/em\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Who-Cares-Wins-business-Financial/dp/0273762532\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Who-Cares-Wins-business-Financial/dp/0273762532\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Young World: \u003ca href=\"https://www.oneyoungworld.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.oneyoungworld.com/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeap Academy:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out our free training today at\u003ca href=\"https://www.leapacademy.com/training\"\u003e leapacademy.com/training\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n ","description":"\u003cdescription\u003eConvinced that technology was the future of advertising, David Jones set out to build Brandtech. But again and again, investors rejected his model, doubting the potential of AI and digital technology in an industry where traditional models worked so well. Despite countless ‘no’s,’ David pressed on, believing he could redefine the industry. And that's exactly what he did. Today, he leads a billion-dollar company that blends tech and creativity to reshape advertising. In this episode, David shares actionable advice on staying resilient in the face of doubt, innovating in a traditional industry, and building a brand that stands out.\nDavid Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. He is also the co-founder of One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and David will discuss:\n- His 180° shift from sports to advertising\n- The audacious cold call that got his foot in the door\n- Climbing to the top by breaking every rule\n- Finding courage by imagining the worst\n- Stepping back to leap forward\n- Taking Australia’s digital ad scene by storm\n- Defying naysayers to bring AI to ads\n- Going from countless ‘no’s’ to billions in revenue\n- Why he’s all-in on empowering young leaders\n- How Brandtech is using AI to reinvent ads\n- The business case for ‘doing good’ in the world\n- Using your privilege to make an impact\n- Turning vision into action\n- How excellent storytelling creates opportunities\n- And other topics…\n \nDavid Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. Previously, he became the youngest global CEO in advertising history, leading Havas and Havas Worldwide, and was the only British CEO of a publicly traded French company. In 2009, he co-founded One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change. He also collaborated on Kofi Annan's TckTckTck Campaign for climate justice and has advised numerous high-profile leaders.\n\nConnect with David:\nDavid’s Website: https://thebrandtechgroup.com/\nDavid’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjonesoyw/\nDavid’s Twitter: https://x.com/davidjonesOYW\n\nResources Mentioned:\nDavid’s Book, Who Cares Wins: Why Good Business is Better Business: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Cares-Wins-business-Financial/dp/0273762532 \nOne Young World: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/ \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\nCheck out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training\u003c/description\u003e","enclosureLength":0,"enclosureType":"audio/mpeg","enclosureUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP6981986180.mp3?updated=1732031901","episodeId":"d94325dc51f93bc38feef5801fe5c32a","guid":"e80d8e96-9c8e-11ef-b2f2-c7da18dd0e73","itunesAuthorName":"Ilana Golan","itunesBlock":false,"itunesDuration":3327,"itunesEpisode":null,"itunesEpisodeType":"full","itunesExplicit":null,"itunesImage":null,"itunesOrder":null,"itunesSeason":null,"itunesSubtitle":null,"itunesSummary":"Convinced that technology was the future of advertising, David Jones set out to build Brandtech. But again and again, investors rejected his model, doubting the potential of AI and digital technology in an industry where traditional models worked so well. Despite countless ‘no’s,’ David pressed on, believing he could redefine the industry. And that's exactly what he did. Today, he leads a billion-dollar company that blends tech and creativity to reshape advertising. In this episode, David shares actionable advice on staying resilient in the face of doubt, innovating in a traditional industry, and building a brand that stands out.\nDavid Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. He is also the co-founder of One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and David will discuss:\n- His 180° shift from sports to advertising\n- The audacious cold call that got his foot in the door\n- Climbing to the top by breaking every rule\n- Finding courage by imagining the worst\n- Stepping back to leap forward\n- Taking Australia’s digital ad scene by storm\n- Defying naysayers to bring AI to ads\n- Going from countless ‘no’s’ to billions in revenue\n- Why he’s all-in on empowering young leaders\n- How Brandtech is using AI to reinvent ads\n- The business case for ‘doing good’ in the world\n- Using your privilege to make an impact\n- Turning vision into action\n- How excellent storytelling creates opportunities\n- And other topics…\n \nDavid Jones is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of The Brandtech Group, a pioneering digital and Gen AI marketing company. Previously, he became the youngest global CEO in advertising history, leading Havas and Havas Worldwide, and was the only British CEO of a publicly traded French company. In 2009, he co-founded One Young World, a global organization empowering young leaders to drive social and environmental change. He also collaborated on Kofi Annan's TckTckTck Campaign for climate justice and has advised numerous high-profile leaders.\n\nConnect with David:\nDavid’s Website: https://thebrandtechgroup.com/\nDavid’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjonesoyw/\nDavid’s Twitter: https://x.com/davidjonesOYW\n\nResources Mentioned:\nDavid’s Book, Who Cares Wins: Why Good Business is Better Business: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Cares-Wins-business-Financial/dp/0273762532 \nOne Young World: https://www.oneyoungworld.com/ \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? 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In this episode, Harley shares his incredible journey, highlighting key lessons on how entrepreneurship can solve real-life problems and the power of adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify. He is also an entrepreneur, lawyer, and investor. He is one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and has been recognized among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and \u003cem\u003eFortune’\u003c/em\u003es 40 Under 40.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this episode, Ilana and Harley will discuss:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- His early roots in entrepreneurship\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The t-shirt business that changed his life\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How he set himself apart by overdelivering\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Entrepreneurship as a tool for problem-solving\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why you must thrive in rapid change to stay relevant\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Embracing ‘founder mode’ by focusing on the details\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why the future of entrepreneurship is limitless\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How he became one of the first Shopify users\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How Shopify built a mission-aligned culture\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Finding your life’s work\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- And other topics…\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarley Finkelstein \u003c/strong\u003eis an entrepreneur, lawyer, and President of Shopify. He is an advisor to Felicis Ventures and a notable investor. He has been recognized as Canadian Angel Investor of the Year and among Canada's Top 40 Under 40. As one of the \"Dragons\" on CBC's Next Gen Den, Harley brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront. His leadership extends beyond Shopify, having been on the Board of Directors for the C100 and the CBC. He’s also a proud member of the Order of Ottawa and currently serves on the board of Operation Hope, focusing on financial literacy empowerment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with Harley:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarley’s Website: \u003ca href=\"http://harleyf.com/about/\"\u003ehttp://harleyf.com/about/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarley’s LinkedIn: \u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=ca\"\u003ehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=ca\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarley’s Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/harleyF\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/harleyF\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeap Academy:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out our free training today at\u003ca href=\"https://www.leapacademy.com/training\"\u003e leapacademy.com/training\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n ","description":"\u003cdescription\u003eHarley Finkelstein didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. He had no choice. With his father out of the picture, he had to pay for university and support his mother and sisters. So, he turned to his go-to problem-solving tool: entrepreneurship. Starting a t-shirt business changed his life, eventually leading him to Shopify, where he became one of their first merchants and later, its president. In this episode, Harley shares his incredible journey, highlighting key lessons on how entrepreneurship can solve real-life problems and the power of adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.\nHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify. He is also an entrepreneur, lawyer, and investor. He is one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and has been recognized among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and Fortune’s 40 Under 40.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Harley will discuss:\n- His early roots in entrepreneurship\n- The t-shirt business that changed his life\n- How he set himself apart by overdelivering\n- Entrepreneurship as a tool for problem-solving\n- Why you must thrive in rapid change to stay relevant\n- Embracing ‘founder mode’ by focusing on the details\n- Why the future of entrepreneurship is limitless\n- How he became one of the first Shopify users\n- How Shopify built a mission-aligned culture\n- Finding your life’s work\n- And other topics…\n \nHarley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and President of Shopify. He is an advisor to Felicis Ventures and a notable investor. He has been recognized as Canadian Angel Investor of the Year and among Canada's Top 40 Under 40. As one of the \"Dragons\" on CBC's Next Gen Den, Harley brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront. His leadership extends beyond Shopify, having been on the Board of Directors for the C100 and the CBC. He’s also a proud member of the Order of Ottawa and currently serves on the board of Operation Hope, focusing on financial literacy empowerment.\n\nConnect with Harley:\nHarley’s Website: http://harleyf.com/about/\nHarley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=ca\nHarley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/harleyF\n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\nCheck out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training\u003c/description\u003e","enclosureLength":0,"enclosureType":"audio/mpeg","enclosureUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP5077468226.mp3?updated=1731528680","episodeId":"2504c121f9deb50572c088bed78fda74","guid":"6971a64e-9c8e-11ef-9449-8f2bda27877a","itunesAuthorName":"Ilana Golan","itunesBlock":false,"itunesDuration":3288,"itunesEpisode":null,"itunesEpisodeType":"full","itunesExplicit":null,"itunesImage":null,"itunesOrder":null,"itunesSeason":null,"itunesSubtitle":null,"itunesSummary":"Harley Finkelstein didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. He had no choice. With his father out of the picture, he had to pay for university and support his mother and sisters. So, he turned to his go-to problem-solving tool: entrepreneurship. Starting a t-shirt business changed his life, eventually leading him to Shopify, where he became one of their first merchants and later, its president. In this episode, Harley shares his incredible journey, highlighting key lessons on how entrepreneurship can solve real-life problems and the power of adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.\nHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify. He is also an entrepreneur, lawyer, and investor. He is one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and has been recognized among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and Fortune’s 40 Under 40.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Harley will discuss:\n- His early roots in entrepreneurship\n- The t-shirt business that changed his life\n- How he set himself apart by overdelivering\n- Entrepreneurship as a tool for problem-solving\n- Why you must thrive in rapid change to stay relevant\n- Embracing ‘founder mode’ by focusing on the details\n- Why the future of entrepreneurship is limitless\n- How he became one of the first Shopify users\n- How Shopify built a mission-aligned culture\n- Finding your life’s work\n- And other topics…\n \nHarley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and President of Shopify. He is an advisor to Felicis Ventures and a notable investor. He has been recognized as Canadian Angel Investor of the Year and among Canada's Top 40 Under 40. As one of the \"Dragons\" on CBC's Next Gen Den, Harley brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront. His leadership extends beyond Shopify, having been on the Board of Directors for the C100 and the CBC. He’s also a proud member of the Order of Ottawa and currently serves on the board of Operation Hope, focusing on financial literacy empowerment.\n\nConnect with Harley:\nHarley’s Website: http://harleyf.com/about/\nHarley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/?originalSubdomain=ca\nHarley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/harleyF\n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026 Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\nCheck out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training","publishedDate":"Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000","publishedTimestamp":1731578400,"slug":"shopify-president-the-golden-age-of-entrepreneurship-has-arrived-harley-finkelstein-2504c121f9deb50572c088bed78fda74","title":"Shopify President: The Golden Age of Entrepreneurship Has Arrived | Harley Finkelstein"},{"author":null,"contentEncoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eFrom struggling in school because of his dyslexia to starting a magazine at just 15, Richard Branson has always found ways to turn his challenges into unique opportunities. Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote \"Virgin Airlines\" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Surviving British boarding school \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Partnering with people who share his vision\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Building the world’s largest independent record label\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Facing risk with excitement, not fear\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Pushing through the toughest days\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- And other topics…\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir Richard Branson\u003c/strong\u003e is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started \u003cem\u003eStudent\u003c/em\u003e magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect with Richard:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard’s Website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson\"\u003ehttps://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard’s LinkedIn: \u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/\"\u003ehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard’s Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/richardbranson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\"\u003ehttps://x.com/richardbranson\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources Mentioned:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard’s Audiobook: \u003cem\u003eLosing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story\u003c/em\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeap Academy:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers \u0026amp; Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out our free training today at\u003ca href=\"https://www.leapacademy.com/training\"\u003e leapacademy.com/training\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n ","description":"\u003cdescription\u003eFrom struggling in school because of his dyslexia to starting a magazine at just 15, Richard Branson has always found ways to turn his challenges into unique opportunities. Even his iconic airline started as a joke when he was stranded in Puerto Rico after his canceled flight. He hired a plane, wrote \"Virgin Airlines\" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation.\nSir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss:\n- Surviving British boarding school \n- Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine\n- Partnering with people who share his vision\n- The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines\n- Building the world’s largest independent record label\n- Facing risk with excitement, not fear\n- Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur\n- Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime\n- Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders\n- Pushing through the toughest days\n- Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently\n- And other topics…\n \nSir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally.\n\nConnect with Richard:\nRichard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson \nRichard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ \nRichard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson\n\nResources Mentioned:\nRichard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? 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He hired a plane, wrote \"Virgin Airlines\" on a blackboard, and offered seats to other stranded passengers. Soon enough, Virgin Atlantic was born. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey with Ilana, highlighting key lessons on embracing risk, staying resilient, and using challenges to fuel growth and innovation.\nSir Richard Branson is the founder of Virgin Group, spanning airlines, cruises, hotels, health, entertainment, and space travel. Known for his adventurous spirit and bold pursuits, he has not only transformed industries but also used his influence to champion global humanitarian causes.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Richard will discuss:\n- Surviving British boarding school \n- Quitting school at 15 to launch a magazine\n- Partnering with people who share his vision\n- The joke that led to the creation of Virgin Airlines\n- Building the world’s largest independent record label\n- Facing risk with excitement, not fear\n- Tackling world problems as an entrepreneur\n- Saving hostages from Saddam Hussein's regime\n- Forming a peacekeeping council of global elders\n- Pushing through the toughest days\n- Dyslexia as a superpower for thinking differently\n- And other topics…\n \nSir Richard Branson is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group, which includes more than 40 Virgin companies operating in 35 countries. At just 15, he dropped out of school and started Student magazine, which focused on youth culture. He went on to launch Virgin Records, signing iconic artists like Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols. Known for his bold ventures, Branson started Virgin Atlantic in 1984 and Virgin Galactic in 2004. Through Virgin Unite, he leads philanthropic efforts by using business to drive positive change globally.\n\nConnect with Richard:\nRichard’s Website: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson \nRichard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/ \nRichard’s Twitter: https://x.com/richardbranson\n\nResources Mentioned:\nRichard’s Audiobook: Losing and Finding My Virginity: The Full Story: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Finding-My-Virginity-Story/dp/B0CW8BS7W7 \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? 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As a published author and host of \u003cem\u003eThe Homefront Podcast\u003c/em\u003e, Jeff also appeared on CBS’s \u003cem\u003eUndercover Boss\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this episode, Ilana and Jeff will discuss:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Starting a business in college \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Pushing past your limitations\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Grabbing opportunities as they come\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Building Homefront to help franchise owners\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Lessons from his father’s business challenges\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Setting clear roles to make partnerships work\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Creating a unique franchise model\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Figuring out the right time to start franchising\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Leading franchisees with patience \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why businesses are high-class assets\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Using real estate to fund his business\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The CEO’s role in setting standards \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Saying “yes” to chances for visibility\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Aligning your values with your business\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- And other topics…\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Dudan\u003c/strong\u003e is the CEO of Homefront Brands, a published author, and a franchise executive with 25 years of experience building and scaling franchise businesses. 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In this episode, Jeff talks to Ilana about spotting hidden opportunities in crises and the mindset shifts that helped him build a successful franchise business to empower others.\n\nJeff Dudan is a franchise executive and the CEO of Homefront Brands. He brings decades of experience in funding, building, and scaling franchises to help others succeed in the industry. 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He founded AdvantaClean in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, growing it from a disaster recovery business to a franchise with over 240 locations before it was acquired. Jeff is a Forbes contributor and host of The Homefront Podcast, where he explores the world of franchising and leadership. He has also appeared on CBS’s Undercover Boss. He has worked with organizations like Novant Health, the IFA Franchisor Forum, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.\n\nConnect with Jeff:\nJeff’s Website: https://jeffdudan.com/ \nJeff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan/ \n\nResources Mentioned:\nJeff’s Episode on Undercover Boss: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6432766/ \nJeff’s Books:\nDiscernment: The Business Athlete's Regimen for a Great Life through Better Decisions: https://www.amazon.com/Discernment-Business-Athletes-Regimen-Decisions/dp/1544508506 \nHey, Coach! https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Coach-Jeff-Dudan/dp/1511990570 \n\nLeap Academy:\nReady to make the LEAP in your career? 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As a published author and host of The Homefront Podcast, Jeff also appeared on CBS’s Undercover Boss.\n\nIn this episode, Ilana and Jeff will discuss:\n- Starting a business in college \n- Pushing past your limitations\n- Grabbing opportunities as they come\n- Building Homefront to help franchise owners\n- Lessons from his father’s business challenges\n- Setting clear roles to make partnerships work\n- Creating a unique franchise model\n- Figuring out the right time to start franchising\n- Leading franchisees with patience \n- Why businesses are high-class assets\n- Using real estate to fund his business\n- The CEO’s role in setting standards \n- Saying “yes” to chances for visibility\n- Aligning your values with your business\n- And other topics…\n\nJeff Dudan is the CEO of Homefront Brands, a published author, and a franchise executive with 25 years of experience building and scaling franchise businesses. 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