Go behind the scenes with founders who share the real stories behind building a business the setbacks, turning points, hard-earned lessons, and wins that rarely make the highlight reel. The Founders Backroom delivers honest conversations and practical insights for entrepreneurs building something meaningful.

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I Turned My Pain Into Purpose: Lily Mae

“I’m using the one thing my abuser didn’t take from me—my voice.” In Episode 8 of The Founder’s Backroom, Lily Mae shares an incredibly personal story about surviving ...

From Imposter Syndrome to Mortgage Broker Owner I Bo Grant

What does it look like to walk into an industry with almost no experience—and still expect yourself to succeed? In Episode 7 of The Founder’s Backroom, Bo Grant of Bla...

She Stopped Following the Crowd. Then Built a Movement. | Emily Petroff | EP 6

What happens when you stop living the life everyone expects you to live—and start building one that actually feels like yours? In Episode 6 of The Founder's Backroom, ...

He Can't Undo His Past. Now He's Fighting to Break the Cycle | Willy Johnson

What happens when a man who has taken two lives decides to dedicate his future to helping others break the cycle? 💔 In Episode 5 of *The Founder's Backroom**, we sit d...

From Senior VP to 10% of His Income: William B. Henry on Risk, Failure & Entrepreneurship

What if the thing everyone else calls failure is actually the beginning of the life you were supposed to build? In Episode 4 of The Founder’s Backroom, William B. Henr...

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