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Through engaging podcasts and tools, we inspire founders to turn ideas into thriving, income-generating assets.

06/09/2025

You can’t be successful without doing this?!?!?

06/03/2025

Most people sell the wrong way — and they don’t even know it.In this clip, an NFL player turned CEO breaks down the biggest mistake founders and salespeople make: they sell solutions without understanding the actual pain their customer is living through.✅ How to do real research before outreach✅ Why empathy is your most powerful sales tool✅ The “correlation hack” that turns cold leads into paying clients✅ How to shift from pitching to partneringThis might be the missing piece in your sales game.

05/30/2025

I interviewed Quentin Gause a CEO and Former NFL player to uncover his top business lessons from navigating the realms of being a Tech start-up founder and playing in the big leagues.One key lesson emerged from our discussion: In life, individuals don't receive what they inherently merit. That stings doesn’t it?Let's consider the tale of two friends, Alex and Sam, commencing their careers with identical positions, salaries, and aspirations. While Alex diligently toiled, expecting recognition based on his efforts, Sam took a different approach—she advocated for herself, securing salary increases, proposing innovative concepts, and actively seeking promotions. Fast forward five years, Alex remains stagnant in his role, grappling with frustration, while Sam has ascended to leading a team, flourishing in her career.The pivotal disparity? Life doesn't mete out rewards based on merit alone; rather, it rewards those who are willing to negotiate and advocate for what they believe they deserve. Tell is…How have you successfully negotiated to get your true worth, that you otherwise would not have gotten?Bonus points for tagging someone to tell there story, that you find inspiring.

05/28/2025

Want to grow your business without spending a penny? In this clip from the Founders Talk Series by 5 Minute Startup, Grey Friend, co-founder of Kashupay, reveals how strategic partnerships turned their fintech startup into a $50M powerhouse in just 18 months. By offering a done-for-you referral system, Kashupay enables 300+ firms to upsell clients and earn commissions with zero upfront cost. Learn the exact strategy behind their no-brainer referral model and how you can apply it to your business. Whether you’re a startup founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, this is the growth hack you need! Subscribe, hit the bell, and join the startup revolution!

05/28/2025

What does it take to rise from rock bottom? In this episode of the Founders Talk Series by Five Minute Startup, we sit down with Grey Friend, co-founder of Kashupay, a fintech platform that’s processed over $50 million in transactions in just 18 months.

At 21, Grey faced $300,000 in debt, the loss of his father, and failed businesses—but he turned pain into power, building a solution that’s democratizing access to capital for entrepreneurs worldwide.

From credit card stacking to scaling a tech startup, Grey shares raw insights on resilience, creative financing, and the future of fintech.

If you’re an aspiring founder or facing your own struggles, this episode is your roadmap to keep pushing forward. Don’t miss it—subscribe and hit the bell for more inspiring founder stories!

05/27/2025

10 Tech Shifts No One’s Ready For are Already Happening!

What happens when 10 emerging technologies collide… and the world isn’t ready?

Bridger Pennington (Fund Launch, entrepreneur, investor) explains why we’re already behind.

AI. Robotics. Quantum. Bioengineering. Blockchain. They're not coming — they’re here.

And 99% of people are building businesses using playbooks from a world that no longer exists.

🎯 Inside this episode:
– Why no one saw this coming (and why it was obvious)
– The mistake almost every founder makes in 2025
– How to reposition now… before it’s too late

05/26/2025

This Missionary Became a Multimillion Dollar Fund Manager — Bridger’s Startup Path!
During this episode of The 5-Minute Startup, Bridger Pennington - Fund Launch shares how he went from serving as a missionary in Taiwan for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to becoming a private equity dealmaker and business buyer.

05/24/2025

He wasn’t supposed to be in the room… until he took over the whiteboard.

What happens when a 20-something founder walks into a boardroom with seasoned entrepreneurs—only to school them on the very mechanics of their own fund?

Bridger Pennington - Fund Launch , founder of Fund Launch, shares the real story behind how he went from being the youngest guy in the room (and nearly ignored) to becoming an equal partner—because he knew more than anyone else at the table.

05/24/2025

Rapidly Build Trust with Billionaires and Millionaires like this.

What happens when a 20-something founder walks into a boardroom with seasoned entrepreneurs—only to school them on the very mechanics of their own fund?

Bridger Pennington, founder of Fund Launch, shares the real story behind how he went from being the youngest guy in the room (and nearly ignored) to becoming an equal partner—because he knew more than anyone else at the table.

In this rare 20-minute stretch, we cover:
✅ How to instantly gain credibility (even without money or connections)
✅ The 3 must-have roles in any fund
✅ How to go from “wantrepreneur” to entrepreneur
✅ The risk framework used by billion-dollar fund managers
✅ How YOU can raise capital—even if you’ve never done it before.

05/24/2025

Rockefeller’s Ruthless Move You Were Never Taught in School — Revealed by a Fund Manage

What if the real lessons about building dominance in business were never in your textbooks?

In this jaw-dropping moment, fund manager Bridger Pennington breaks down a story about John D. Rockefeller that shows exactly how the oil tycoon used strategic pressure to dominate an entire industry.

You’ll learn:
✅ How to think like the most powerful business minds in history
✅ The surprising strategy Rockefeller used to beat a competitor
✅ Why modern entrepreneurs need to learn power moves like this
✅ How this same mindset applies to today’s startup founders

05/22/2025

He was just 21 years old when he became the youngest franchiser in America.
Two bagel shops. A few press write-ups. Seemed like things were taking off.

Then it all came crashing down.
Debt. Burnout. Uncertainty.

But Grey Friend didn’t walk away.
He doubled down on the one skill he knew best… and 18 months later, that move turned into over $50 million in transaction volume.

This episode of The 5 Minute Startup might be one of the most honest and inspiring founder stories we’ve ever had.

Here’s what we get into:

What actually went wrong (and what most people would’ve done next)

The exact pivot that changed everything

A behind-the-scenes look at the service he built to scale fast

And why failing early might be your biggest edge

05/21/2025

**SUMMARY:**

In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur and CEO Grey Friend opens up about the unexpected truth behind great leadership. He shares how the real key to becoming a leader isn't waiting for permission or training—it's taking fast, decisive action. From college organizations to professional life, he learned this firsthand through experience and from the wisdom of his late father, whose influence still guides him today.

Whether you’re leading a team or just starting your journey, this clip will challenge what you *think* leadership looks like—and reveal how simple moves can change everything.

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