Raw and Real Entrepreneurship

Get ready to step into the unfiltered world of entrepreneurship with the award-winning entrepreneur Susan Sly on the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship podcast. Recognized and featured by major media outlets such as Forbes, MIT Sloan Management Review, CNBC, Fox, and CNN, Susan brings an exceptional blend of real-world experience and hard-earned knowledge to the podcasting stage.

As the co-founder of a leading AI company, Susan harnesses her unique insider perspective to explore the hearts and minds of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. She presents candid, in-depth conversations that uncover the realities of their journeys, featuring enlightening discussions with illustrious founders like Glenn Stearns, Jesse Itzler, and Brandon Steiner.

The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast is a dynamic and insightful show dedicated to revealing the unfiltered truths of entrepreneurship with new interviews every week. Through compelling stories and personal anecdotes, guests share their highs and lows, offering listeners a glimpse into the perseverance, resilience, and hard work required to navigate the unpredictable landscape of business ownership. From startup struggles to strategic growth, each episode provides valuable insights, practical advice, and actionable takeaways for aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike.

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The Collision That Changed Everything: Mark Div...
63 min
2
From Joyent to Federated: Building Cloud Innova...
54 min
3
From The Bachelor to Brand Builder: Kirpa Sudic...
35 min
4
How Sircles Raised $1M in 6 Days and Is Flippin...
47 min
5
The Realities of Startups, Pitching & AI’s Next...
49 min
6
AI Startups, Fundraising & The Pivot That Chang...
51 min
7
AI Disruption, Female Founders, & Raising Capit...
52 min
8
How Kaylee Lieffers Disrupted the Beauty Indust...
46 min
9
The Future of Content Creation and AI with Cody...
In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, host Susan Sly sits down with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Draft Horse AI and Swell AI. Together, they explore the dynamic landscape of startups, highlighting the rising trend of remote work and the power of global talent pools.
59 min
10
From Registered Nurse to Entrepreneur: Revoluti...
39 min
11
Navigating Startup Growth and Challenges with G...
51 min
12
From the Parking Lot Workout to Fitness Empire:...
In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly sits down with Morgan Kline, Co-Founder of Burn Boot Camp, to discuss the dynamic journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the power of community.
49 min
13
Navigating Obstacles and Building High-Performi...
In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, host Susan Sly sits down with Karen Gordon, the dynamic Founder of Simpli5. Karen opens up about her experience of navigating a business from a thriving $1 million per month revenue to facing the devastating impact of the customer's bankruptcy.
46 min
14
From Startup to Starbucks: How Chris Hunter Nav...
Ever wondered how a kid selling coloring books door-to-door could end up co-founding one of the hottest plant-based protein drink brands? In this Raw and Real Entrepreneurship episode, Susan Sly sits down with Chris Hunter, the unstoppable force behind Koia..
41 min
15
Unchained Ambition: Breaking Free from Debt to ...
In this raw and riveting episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast, Susan Sly sits down with Nick Fogle, the resilient founder of Churnkey, to unpack the gritty truth of turning financial chaos into entrepreneurial gold.
52 min
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How This Founder Raised $800K in Capital With N...
Join Susan Sly as she interviews Kevin Bibelhausen, the mastermind behind Fruition Capital and Heritage Fabrics. This isn't your typical business chat; it's a deep dive into the mechanics of buying and selling businesses, focusing on the crucial role of cash flow and profitability.
57 min
17
Demystifying the Tech World: You Do Not Have to...
In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to be a founder in the tech industry, challenging the notion that deep coding skills are a prerequisite for creating successful tech products.
27 min
18
The One Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs - How to...
Join Susan Sly in this dynamic episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, featuring renowned public speaking expert and bestselling author Terri Sjodin.
45 min
19
From the C-Suite to Building a Global Media Emp...
Join Susan Sly and Jeffrey Hayzlett, Founder of C-Suite Network, on Raw and Real Entrepreneurship for a dynamic conversation on entrepreneurial success.
37 min
20
349. Disrupting the Real Estate and Rental Indu...
Get ready to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, real estate, and economic insights. Join Susan as she sits down for a captivating conversation with serial entrepreneur and trailblazing product designer Andrew Borovsky,...
55 min
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348. Innovating Entrepreneurship: Aimee Schuste...
In this episode of "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship," Susan Sly has a dynamic conversation with Aimee Schuster, the founder of Bandwidth Strategy and a Josephine Collective angel network member. They discuss the challenges that women face in...
46 min
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347. Innovating the Wait: Zack Klima’s Journey ...
In this episode of the "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship" podcast, Susan Sly interviews Zackary Klima, the founder of WaitTime. Klima discusses his entrepreneurial journey, from the streets of Detroit to WaitTimes' Intel partnerships.    Zack...
46 min
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346. The Simple Action That Led to Serious Grow...
Join Susan Sly for a captivating discussion with Andrew Bart, CEO and co-founder of Algo Face, as they probe into his entrepreneurial journey and unique approach.   Andrew's story spans from balancing a business part-time with a full-time C-suite...
41 min
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345. Breaking Bias, Setting Boundaries, and Rev...
In this empowering episode of the "Raw and Real Entrepreneurship" podcast, Susan Sly engages in a candid conversation with Lisa Marceau, the Co-Founder of Joyuus. Lisa and her dedicated team aim to bridge the gap in maternal care, offering solutions...
53 min
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344. The AI Tipping Point: Entrepreneurs at the...
Dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) with host Susan Sly in a pivotal episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship: “The AI Tipping Point: Entrepreneurs at the Crossroads.” This thought-provoking episode unpacks the latest...
25 min