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How To Founder180 The Real Reason You Haven't Fired Them with Bill KaskoYou've known for months who needs to go. The documentation feels thin. The conversation you keep rehearsing never sounds right.In this episode, staffing CEO Bill Kasko, who built Frontline Source Group to 31 locations over 25 years, breaks down why most termination problems are actually hiring problems. He shares the single interview question that reveals more about a candidate than nine rounds of interviews, explains why firing a top producer actually increased revenue, and outlines the specific conversations founders should be having long before the termination meeting. Hosts Chris Franks, Anthony Franco, and Stephanie Hays dig into the...
2026-02-0543 minHow To Founder178 What Founders Actually Want When Hiring with Anthony, Chris, StephanieWhy do the least qualified candidates keep getting hired at the best startups?Wistia's founders learned their best hires weren't credentialed specialists. They were self-starters who had built something on their own without anyone asking. In this episode we break down what startup founders are really evaluating when they hire, and it's not what job boards train you for. We cover what you're actually signing up for when you join an early-stage company, how to position yourself so the founder sees you as someone who takes work off their plate instead of adding to it, and why...
2026-01-2951 minHow To Founder175 The Human Side of Layoffs Every Founder Dreads with Anthony, Chris, StephanieWhat do you owe someone in the thirty seconds after you've just ended their career?Most founders prepare the spreadsheet, rehearse the legal script, and completely miss what actually matters: sitting across from someone whose identity is tied to a job that no longer exists. In this episode, Anthony, Chris, and Stephanie share their personal experiences on both sides of layoffs, the mistakes that make a hard conversation cruel, and the approaches that have employees coming back the next day with flowers.They break down the timing calculus that founders get wrong, why stoicism becomes...
2026-01-2244 min
Henry Harrison Podcast | Dallas TexasFrom Shark Tank Drama to AI Revolution: Anthony Franco Joins Henry Harrison on the EB&F PodcastJoin host Henry Harrison on the Entrepreneurs, Business and Finance podcast for an inspiring conversation with serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco. Anthony shares his rollercoaster journey—from founding and exiting multiple companies (including a major sale to WPP), appearing on Shark Tank with his innovative MC Squares reusable whiteboard product (securing a deal from Kevin O'Leary), to facing the tough reality of business failure and bankruptcy in 2023.Now thriving in the AI era, Anthony discusses his current work pioneering AI First Principles (an open-source governance framework developed with leaders from Meta, Google, Salesforce, and more) and the WISER Me...
2026-01-2033 min
Inside The FirmMonday Morning Coffee with Anthony FrancoAnthony Franco is a serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and the co-author of AI First Principles and the WISER Method. Anthony has successfully exited six of his own businesses and spent over two decades guiding business leaders on how to grow smarter, automate strategically, and prepare for valuable exits. As the host of his own podcast, How to Founder, Anthony is passionate about sharing practical, no-nonsense strategies that entrepreneurs and business owners can immediately put into action.
2026-01-1926 minHow To Founder170 The Decisions You're Avoiding Are Costing You Everything with Anthony, Chris, StephanieYou've known for months. The employee who was great in year one but can't grow with the company. The customer who's been with you since the beginning but costs more to serve than they pay. The prices you set when you were desperate that no longer make sense.You know what you should do. But knowing isn't the hard part.The hard part is that you actually care about these people. You remember when they believed in you before anyone else did. You've been to their kids' birthday parties. And now leadership requires you to make a call that...
2026-01-0953 min
Les Franco Expats, le podcast des parents expatriésAnthony (Finlande) : les papas s'investissent aussi dans l'éducation bilingue de leurs enfantsBonne année!!Dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast 1, 2, 3 Français, j'ai le plaisir d'accueillir le premier témoignage d'un papa! Anthony, Français expatrié en Finlande et papa de 3 enfants nous parlent de son quotidien familial en Finlande.Dans cet épisode, on parle de ...La vie parentale en FinlandeLes différences entre l'école en Finlande et la FranceDu choix de changer de travail pour pouvoir être présent auprès de ses enfants et ainsi les exposer plus au françaisDes nombreu...
2026-01-0724 minHow To Founder169 The CEO Job Changes Every Time Your Company Doubles with Anthony, Chris, StephanieWhat if the skills that made you successful are now holding your company back?Rand Fishkin built Moz to 150 employees before admitting he'd become the company's biggest bottleneck. His mistake wasn't incompetence. He kept doing the job that worked at fifteen people.In this episode, we map the specific shifts required at each growth milestone. What behaviors to abandon. What new muscles to build. Why the ceiling you're hitting isn't about your team or your market. It's about a version of yourself that's overstayed its welcome.We cover the brutal transition at ten...
2026-01-0641 min
The Executive Connect PodcastHow Entrepreneurs Scale Smarter, Automate Faster, and Exit Stronger | Anthony FrancoEntrepreneurship is harder than anyone admits. In this episode of the Executive Connect Podcast, Anthony Franco shares the real truth behind building, scaling, and exiting companies in an AI-driven world.Anthony has founded seven companies and successfully exited six. He breaks down how founders can scale smarter with AI, avoid common leadership blind spots, and prepare their business for a future exit without burning out or losing control. From the rise of solo founders to AI-first frameworks like the WISER Method, this conversation is packed with practical insight for founders, executives, and operators navigating rapid change.
2025-12-2539 minHow To Founder167 The Solo Founder Path: When NOT To Have Employees with Anthony, Chris, StephanieYou're staring at the decision: hire your first person or stay solo. Everyone says you need a team to scale. But what if they're wrong?Jason Cohen ran SmartBear Software solo at seven figures and turned down acquisitions because staying solo was his competitive advantage. This episode isn't about choosing the "right" path—it's about understanding you're choosing between two different games. Solo gives you freedom, speed, and full control. Teams give you leverage, collaboration, and the ability to build beyond yourself. Both can win. But you can't play both games at once. We break down the re...
2025-12-1853 minHow To Founder164 Stop Paying the Premature Manager Tax with Anthony, Chris, StephanieMost founders think organizational design is something you do once you're big. Wrong.Your company already has structure. Communication patterns exist. Informal networks formed the day your second employee started. The only question is whether you designed it or it designed itself. Chris and Stephanie break down when structure helps versus when it kills momentum. They explore why startups fail by copying big company org charts, what happens when you hire managers too early, and how to build around accountabilities instead of people. Learn why flat hierarchies create bottlenecks, how to map the real communication patterns in...
2025-12-1137 min
SaaS FuelThe Wiser Method: Transforming Business with Purposeful AI Strategies | Anthony Franco | 344In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Anthony Franco—serial entrepreneur, co-author of AI First Principles and the Wiser Method, and host of the How to Founder podcast—to talk about what it really takes to implement AI effectively in SaaS businesses. The conversation breaks past the usual hype, diving deep into the practical messiness of entrepreneurship, building tech that serves real humans (not just outputs), and how intentional iteration leads to successful outcomes. Anthony Franco shares brutally honest stories of failure, the necessity of understanding end users, and the importance of star...
2025-12-1144 min
Behind The Numbers With Dave BookbinderWhat Really Drives Enterprise Value (and What Destroys It) – Anthony FrancoWhat truly drives enterprise value - and what quietly destroys it? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Anthony Franco, managing partner at First Strategy, serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and co-author of AI First Principles and the WISER Method.
Anthony breaks down the core factors that influence valuation long before an owner thinks about selling. They discuss the impact of profitable revenue, clean financials, customer concentration, operational discipline, and how reducing reliance on the founder increases both value and buyer confidence. Anthony also explains why toxic employees, the “genius jackass,” and orga...
2025-12-0935 min
Behind The NumbersWhat Really Drives Enterprise Value (and What Destroys It) – Anthony FrancoProudly brought to you by The NEW ROI: Return on Individuals - www.NewROI.com
What truly drives enterprise value – and what quietly destroys it? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Anthony Franco, managing partner at First Strategy, serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and co-author of AI First Principles and the WISER Method.
Anthony breaks down the core factors that influence valuation long before an owner thinks about selling. They discuss the impact of profitable revenue, clean financials, customer concentration, operational discipline, and how reducing reliance on the founder in...
2025-12-0900 min
Behind The NumbersWhat Really Drives Enterprise Value (and What Destroys It) – Anthony FrancoProudly brought to you by The NEW ROI: Return on Individuals - www.NewROI.com
What truly drives enterprise value – and what quietly destroys it? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, Dave speaks with Anthony Franco, managing partner at First Strategy, serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and co-author of AI First Principles and the WISER Method.
Anthony breaks down the core factors that influence valuation long before an owner thinks about selling. They discuss the impact of profitable revenue, clean financials, customer concentration, operational discipline, and how reducing reliance on the founder in...
2025-12-0900 minHow To Founder162 Why Your First Follower Believes in Themselves, Not YouWhat transforms a lone visionary into the leader of a movement?In this episode, Chris and Anthony unpack the first follower principle and reveal what early believers are actually buying when they choose to follow you. Spoiler: it's not your product, your pitch, or even your vision. It's the identity upgrade they get from being first.You'll discover why Infusionsoft's early customers weren't buying software but buying proof they were "real marketers." You'll learn the difference between the Forrest Gump approach to building followers (just be so visionary people show up) and the tactical approach...
2025-12-0449 minHow To Founder160 The Hidden Psychology Sabotaging Your Startup Growth with Anthony, Chris and StephWhat if everything you've been told about burnout is wrong?In this raw and revealing episode, hosts Anthony Franco, Chris Franks, and Stephanie Hayes dismantle the traditional definition of founder burnout. It’s not just about working too hard—it’s about a dangerous misalignment between your energy and your vision. Discover why "rest" might be the wrong prescription, how the "Practitioner's Paradox" is secretly capping your revenue, and why being a strategic underachiever might be the smartest move you can make. The team shares personal battles with the "overcommitment trap" and reveals the counterintuitive mental hygiene habits...
2025-11-2449 minHow To Founder157 When to Pull the Plug on Your Failing Business with Anthony, Chris, and StephanieFounders spend an average of fourteen months running a business they know is dying. Why?In this raw, unfiltered episode, Anthony Franco opens up about the collapse of MC Squares—a company doing four hundred thousand in monthly revenue that imploded after an Amazon glitch tanked sales by fifty percent overnight. Stephanie Hays shares her battle with a zombie company: profitable, stable, loved by customers, but trapped in limbo with misaligned partners. Together, we break down the two types of business closures, the brutal mechanics of bankruptcy, and why founders suffer alone when they don't have to....
2025-11-1458 min
School for Startups RadioNovember 12, 2025 – How To Founder Anthony Franco and Debbi DachingerAnthony Franco – Co-Host of How to Founder Podcast
You can’t expect AI to operate like code. With AI, it’s more about telling the system what not to do – that’s what guardrails are.
Anthony Franco is a serial entrepreneur, operator, and strategist who has launched, scaled, and sold six companies and now dedicates his time to helping other founders do the same. As co-host of the How to Founder podcast, he brings an unfiltered, experience-driven perspective to the realities of entrepreneurship, sharing both the wins and the war stories that come with building and exiting bu...
2025-11-1253 minHow To Founder149 Your Comfort Zone is Killing Your Company with Anthony, Chris, and StephanieWhat if the moment you finally exhale is the moment your business starts to die?This raw, unfiltered conversation between Chris Franks, Anthony Franco, and Stephanie Hays tackles the uncomfortable truth most founders avoid: success breeds complacency, and complacency breeds failure. They dissect why seventy-three percent of midsize companies plateau within three years of hitting profitability, explore the addictive nature of startup anxiety, and reveal why the most dangerous phrase in business might be "we've made it." From debating whether growth is actually essential to examining the mental health toll of perpetual hustle, this episode delivers the...
2025-10-2350 min
THE Podcaster NationTHE Podcaster Nation #139 - "How to Founder" with Anthony Franco!!!Today’s guest is Anthony Franco—serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and the co-author of AI First Principles and the WISER Method. Anthony successfully exited six of his own businesses, and spent over two decades guiding business leaders on how to grow smarter, automate strategically, and prepare for valuable exits.As the host of his own podcast, How to Founder, Anthony is passionate about sharing practical, no-nonsense strategies that entrepreneurs and business owners can immediately put into action. This is his story. Listen now. His website: http://www.howtofounder.com/His podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episo...
2025-10-0641 min
The GrampionWhy Anthony Franco Calls Entrepreneurship a 'Dysfunction' and How AI is Changing the GameJoin us as we dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship with Anthony Franco, a serial entrepreneur known for his appearances on Shark Tank and his groundbreaking work in AI. In this episode, Anthony shares candid insights on the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur, the transformative power of AI in business, and his personal journey from startup founder to industry innovator. Discover why Anthony believes entrepreneurship is both a "dysfunction" and a calling, and learn how AI is reshaping the future of business. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with practical advice and inspiring stories. #Entrepreneurship #AI...
2025-09-2440 minHow To Founder138 When To Rebrand (Hint: Almost Never) with Anthony, Chris, StephanieWhat if everything you think you know about rebranding is wrong?In this no-nonsense episode, we tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in business: when to rebrand versus when to resist the urge. With a shocking 73% of rebranding initiatives failing to deliver measurable ROI within two years, we dive deep into why most founders get this decision spectacularly wrong. Discover the real reasons companies like Jaguar and Cracker Barrel alienated their loyal customers, when Toyota lost its way, and why startups should almost never touch their brand identity. We explore the critical difference between a brand...
2025-09-1946 minHow To Founder137 Culture as Your Secret Weapon with Chris Franks and Anthony FrancoWhat if your biggest competitive advantage isn't your product, technology, or funding—but something most founders completely overlook?Companies with strong cultures outperform their peers by 202% in revenue, yet 73% of startups report culture degradation within 18 months of hitting 100 employees. In this episode, Chris and Anthony dive deep into why culture breaks down so fast during scaling and what you can do about it. Discover the real difference between culture and perks, why psychological safety trumps ping pong tables, and how leaders must go first to build the kind of environment where great work actually happens. This isn't ab...
2025-09-1648 min
Buying Online Businesses Podcast$5M - $50M Business Exits & What You Should Know with Anthony FrancoIn this power-packed episode, Jaryd Krause sits down with serial founder and dealmaker Anthony Franco, a man who knows exits inside and out. Having built and sold seven companies—six of them successfully, including two to publicly listed firms—Anthony brings rare, battle-tested wisdom to the table. Together, they dig into what it really takes to engineer a successful exit in the $5M–$50M range. From preparing your business to maximize valuation, to structuring deals that minimize risk for both buyers and sellers, Anthony shares the strategies he’s used to navigate countless transactions. He doesn’t sugarcoat...
2025-09-1130 minHow To Founder135 The Secrets Behind Customer Loyalty with Anthony, Chris and StephThink you're losing customers because of product problems? Think again. A shocking 67% of customer churn happens because of poor service experiences—not product failures. When Sarah Chin at the Billion Dollar Fund analyzed 500 startups, she discovered companies with systematic retention processes retain 40% more customers than those relying on founder charisma alone. In this eye-opening episode, Chris Franks, Anthony Franco, and surprise guest Stephanie Hays tear apart the myths around customer retention and reveal the counterintuitive strategies that actually work. Discover why your first sale might be easier than your second, how to create "switching pain" without being manipulative, and wh...
2025-09-1044 min
Your Brand AmplifiedScaling Success: Anthony Franco's Mission to Build and Empower FoundersAnthony Franco's journey as a serial entrepreneur is marked by his impressive track record of launching, scaling, and selling six companies. His no-nonsense approach provides aspiring founders with an unfiltered view of the entrepreneurial landscape, emphasizing the importance of learning from both successes and failures. By sharing his own experiences, Anthony fosters a culture of honesty and resilience, encouraging entrepreneurs to embrace the challenges they face and view them as opportunities for growth. His insights highlight that the path to success is often filled with obstacles, and it is through perseverance and adaptability that founders can...
2025-09-0333 minHow To Founder132 Defining Marketing with Stephanie and AnthonyWhat if the biggest reason your leads aren't converting has nothing to do with lead quality?When Typeform's David Okuniev watched his marketing team generate 500 qualified leads that sales couldn't close, he discovered the real culprit: artificial barriers between departments. This episode cuts through the marketing mystique to reveal what marketing actually is, where it belongs in your organization, and why 73% of leads die in the handoff between marketing and sales.Stephanie and Anthony dive deep into the fundamental question every founder faces—what exactly is marketing responsible for? From brand building versus lead generation to...
2025-08-2651 minHow To Founder129 Manifesting Luck: Reversible Decisions that Trigger Serendipity with Anthony Chris and StephanieIn this episode, we explore a contrarian truth: luck isn't random—it's manufactured through micro habits and reversible decisions. Discover why the most successful founders treat decision-making as a numbers game, how to create serendipity through strategic networking, and the dark side of early success that can trap entrepreneurs in outdated patterns. We dive deep into the science of weak ties, the power of being publicly vocal about your goals, and why manifestation isn't mystical—it's methodical. Learn how to design systems that increase your chances of "getting lucky" and avoid the trap of mistaking timing for skill.Ke...
2025-08-1839 min
UncodedThink AI First, Automate Last - With Anthony Franco - EP. 7WHAT IF TECHNOLOGY WASN’T THE ANSWER—BUT THE QUESTION?In a world flooded with hype, UNCODED is the podcast where tech entrepreneurs learn to think clearly, act intentionally, and grow on their own terms. Hosted by entrepreneur and coach Maurizio Grassi, this series cuts past the buzzwords to explore what really works when building, promoting, and scaling technology-driven businesses.🎧 IN THIS EPISODEAnthony Franco reveals why most companies fail at AI adoption—and how to fix it. From his AI First Principles and the Wiser Method, Franco shows why “automating bad processes” is the ultima...
2025-08-1237 minHow To Founder127 Founder-Led Sales: How to Cure Your Allergy to Selling with Anthony, Chris and StephanieAre you avoiding sales conversations because they feel icky and manipulative? You're not alone—78% of founders dodge sales due to psychological barriers, but this resistance is costing them millions in revenue.In this episode, Anthony Franco, Chris Franks, and Stephanie Hays tear down the myths around selling and reveal why founder-led sales isn't about persuasion—it's about value discovery. Discover how to reframe sales as teaching, why your founder story is your most powerful sales tool, and the exact process that transforms sales-phobic founders into revenue-confident leaders.Learn the immutable sales process every founder needs, when...
2025-08-0745 min
Respark Your LifeEP328: Anthony Franco - How To Founder "It's lonely, but you don't have to be alone." Most successful businesses don't start with a grand plan—they begin as side hustles. Entrepreneurship isn't always about venture capital, exits, or unicorn status. Often, it's about following what excites you and figuring things out as you go. There's a gritty, blue-collar reality to building something from scratch, where the courage to take one small step can open the door to ownership, impact, and freedom. Anthony Franco shares stories from building and exiting six companies, highlighting the overlooked truths of the founder's path. He reveals how most...
2025-08-0723 minHow To Founder124 Timing is Everything: Market Readiness Decoded with Anthony, Chris, and StephanieWhat if your biggest launch obstacle is your own mind?Here's a shocking reality: 73% of successful founders launched before feeling ready. While most entrepreneurs obsess over perfect timing, the real winners understand something different—they fall in love with problems, not solutions. In this dynamic episode, our three hosts dive deep into the psychology of market timing, revealing why Uber succeeded when others failed, how Airbnb survived by selling cereal boxes, and why defining your market matters more than perfecting your product. Discover the art of building "opportunity radar," learn when technology convergence creates breakthrough moments, and fi...
2025-07-3148 min
Tenacity with Sonia C.If You Don’t Have Revenue, It’s a Hobby”: Startup Truths with Anthony FrancoIn this unfiltered episode, Sonia sits down with Anthony Franco, a serial founder with six successful exits, to dismantle the myths around startup success. From the dreamer trap to overbuilding features no one asked for, Anthony shares hard-won lessons that every founder needs to hear.They unpack:-Why execution beats ideas (even in the age of AI)-What founders get wrong about funding and MVPs-The myth of “just hire a salesperson” for growth-How burnout is often a signal you’re not winning, and what to do about it...
2025-07-2437 min
How To Founder115 The B2C Sales Trap That's Killing Your Revenue with Anthony, Chris, StephanieWhat if the polished, professional approach you think customers want is actually driving them away?In this eye-opening episode, we tear apart the conventional wisdom around B2C sales strategy that's causing 73% of founders to lose customers through aggressive, inauthentic tactics. Discover why trying to act like a big company from day one is sabotaging your growth, how a guy selling potato salad made seven figures by being authentically ridiculous, and the counterintuitive reason why less polished content often outperforms expensive, professional marketing. We'll show you how to leverage your startup's natural advantages, build genuine trust in...
2025-07-1050 min
Speak With Power438. Pitch Your Business Ideas Like a Successful Founder with Anthony FrancoHave you ever seen Shark Tank? It's a must-watch for improving your presentation skills. You'll see what makes a successful pitch and what turns it into a failed one. Tune into my conversation with Anthony Franco who successfully pitched his idea on Shark Tank and is sharing his experience with us. You'll learn:How to know if you’re supposed to start a businessHow many times you need to pivot in your business and why it’s an essential part of entrepreneurship How to know when it’s time to pivotHow to pitch your idea like you woul...
2025-07-0734 min
AI & Data Driven Leadership26 - Anthony Franco AI and Entrepreneurship: Balancing Innovation with Practicality in a Competitive LandscapeIn this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Managing Partner of AI First Principles, Anthony Franco. Anthony shares lessons from building and exiting multiple businesses, discusses the realities and hype of AI in entrepreneurship, and explores how to operationalize AI using frameworks like First Principles and the Wiser Method. He discusses challenges such as trust in AI, intellectual property concerns, and evolving business models. Anthony also talks about his podcast "How to Founder," which aims to help entrepreneurs navigate business challenges. Check out Anthony's work HERE.Connect with...
2025-07-0227 minHow To Founder111 The Growth Hacks That Actually Work (Not the BS) with Chris, Steph & AnthonyWhat if everything you know about growth hacking is completely wrong?In this raw, unfiltered episode, Chris Franks, Stephanie Hayes, and Anthony Franco tear apart the Silicon Valley mythology around growth hacking and reveal what actually moves the needle. Forget the overnight viral dreams—73% of startups fail because they can't find product-market fit, not because they lack clever tactics. The trio challenges conventional wisdom, shares battle-tested strategies that work in the real world, and explains why the best "growth hacks" are often just old-school marketing tactics disguised with tech jargon. From building partnerships that actually matter to us...
2025-07-0143 min
The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu#473 AI Won’t Replace Jobs, It Will Replace Companies — Anthony Franco Breaks It DownIn this episode of The CTO Show, serial entrepreneur and podcast host Anthony Franco joins Mehmet to unpack how AI is fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate—beyond the hype. With six exits under his belt and decades of experience launching and scaling ventures, Anthony shares what it really takes to operationalize AI in today’s organizations and why the real disruption isn’t about job loss—it’s about organizational survival.💡 What You’ll Learn • Why most leaders still misunderstand what “AI transformation” really means • The biggest mistake companies make when automating workflo...
2025-05-2255 min
The Small Business SpotlightNavigating the Entrepreneurial Journey with Anthony Franco🎧 What if the biggest obstacle in your business… is you? In this episode of Credit Banc's Small Business Spotlight, host Irv Cruz chats with Anthony Franco, founder of HowToFounder.com, to get brutally honest about what it really takes to grow a business. From battling "commission breath" in sales to launching a podcast that became his playbook, Anthony shares the emotional, tactical, and strategic sides of being a founder in today's fast-paced world. Whether you're in your first startup or scaling your tenth, this conversation hits hard with insights that matter. 🚀 What You...
2025-05-1514 min
From Startup to WunderbrandFrom Shark Tank to Startup Whisperer: Anthony Franco on Selling SmarterFrom negotiating with Kevin O'Leary to helping founders avoid costly mistakes, this episode is packed with raw insights on when to sell, how to spot real traction, and why retirement is overrated when you're addicted to solving problems.🔗 Guest Links🌐 Website: https://usalaunchpartners.com🎧 Podcast: How to Founder with Chris & Anthony📱 LinkedIn: Anthony Franco on LinkedIn🔔 Call to ActionExplore Anthony Franco’s latest venture helping brands launch in the U.S. at https://usalaunchpartners.com.Connect with him and check out the How to Founder podcast for deeper startup conversations.
2025-05-0114 min
Call The Damn LeadsEpisode 70 - How to Build a Business You Can Actually Sell with Anthony FrancoBuilding a business is one thing. Building an asset that someone will actually buy? That's a whole different game. In this episode, serial entrepreneur and business exit expert Anthony Franco shares the real truth about scaling, selling, and why most business owners are the reason they can't get out of their own way. 🚀 Inside This Episode: ✔️ Why a Fortune 100 company wasted 6 hours on the wrong problem ✔️ The #1 mistake business owners make when trying to scale ✔️ How to remove yourself as the bottleneck in your company ✔️ What makes a business valuable—and what kills its worth
2025-05-0125 min
From Startup to Wunder BrandFrom Shark Tank to Startup Whisperer: Anthony Franco on Selling SmarterFrom negotiating with Kevin O'Leary to helping founders avoid costly mistakes, this episode is packed with raw insights on when to sell, how to spot real traction, and why retirement is overrated when you're addicted to solving problems.🔗 Guest Links🌐 Website: https://usalaunchpartners.com🎧 Podcast: How to Founder with Chris & Anthony📱 LinkedIn: Anthony Franco on LinkedIn🔔 Call to ActionExplore Anthony Franco’s latest venture helping brands launch in the U.S. at https://usalaunchpartners.com.Connect with him and check out the How to Founder podcast for deeper startup conversations.🎯 Want to elevate your podcast game or join...
2025-05-0114 min
Marketing in the Age of AI🎙️ Marketing in the Age of AI: Harnessing Innovation with Anthony Franco 🚀Episode Overview:Join us in this exciting episode of Marketing in the Age of AI as host Emanuel Rose dives into a riveting conversation with Anthony Franco, a seasoned entrepreneur with a string of successful startups. Anthony offers a wealth of knowledge from his journey of integrating AI into business operations, emphasizing the crucial role of authenticity. Discover how AI-first principles and human connections are transforming the business landscape. 🎧What You'll Learn:Strategies for scaling businesses with AIThe importance of authenticity in marketingTactical advice for...
2025-04-2920 min
So What About AI AgentsEP 19 | With Anthony Franco | Is Your Company Just AI-Enabled, or Can It Be AI-First?Featuring Anthony Franco, Chief Launch Architect at Launch Partners🎙️The podcast is hosted by Philippe Trounev, Founder of Docsie.io and videodokuta.com. This podcast is your ultimate guide to the fast-paced world of AI agents. Tune in for an exciting chat you won't want to miss! 🎧In this episode, Anthony brings his extensive experience building six successful businesses and leading Cosmero to over $12.5 million in annual recurring revenue to the forefront of the AI revolution. Join them as they delve into the critical topic of how organizations can move beyond simply "using" AI to becoming truly "AI-first...
2025-04-2243 min
Business Superfans® AdvantageSecrets to Successful Exits: Lessons from a Seven-Time Founder Anthony FrancoEpisode 77 Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Secrets to Successful Exits: Lessons from a Seven-Time Founder Anthony Franco Anthony Franco, a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of six successful exits, joins us to drop some serious knowledge on what it takes to build and scale a business in today's fast-paced world. With over 20 years of experience in various industries, he’s not just talking theory—he’s sharing practical insights from the trenches. Our chat dives into his co-authored Wiser Method, a framework designed to help teams leverage AI without the usual complex...
2025-04-1829 min
MacpreneurTurn AI Into Your Best (and Cheapest!) Virtual Assistant with Anthony FrancoIn this episode, you'll learn how seasoned solopreneur Anthony Franco leverages his Mac to streamline his diverse business endeavors. Discover how he uses tools like OpenAI's Operator and Adobe Illustrator to enhance productivity and creativity. Connect with Anthony:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthonyfrancoWebsite: howtofounder.comHighlights:[00:00] Teaser [00:35] Introduction to Anthony Franco [01:32] Anthony's Mac Setup [02:20] Early Computing Experiences [03:46] Transition to Professional Use of Macs [04:48] Challenges with Windows and Mac Integration [11:00] Exploring AI and A...
2025-04-1729 min
The Leadership Culture with Chris Behnke8 - From Shark Tank to Strategic Exit: The Real Story of Entrepreneurship with Anthony Franco Season 1, Episode 8 // Leadership Culture With Chris BehnkeIn this episode of the Leadership Culture Podcast, Chris sits down with serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco—who’s launched seven startups and successfully exited six—to unpack the real, often misunderstood journey of entrepreneurship. Anthony shares hard-won insights about why most businesses fail, why starting with an exit strategy may not be wise, and the unglamorous truth about building something from scratch. From surviving Shark Tank to advising business owners on how to exit, Anthony brings a brutally honest but deeply encouraging message: success isn’t about hype, it...
2025-04-1533 min
Travis Makes MoneyMake Money by Scaling and Exiting Companies | Anthony FrancoAnthony Franco, a seasoned entrepreneur with seven companies launched and six successful exits (including two to public companies), joins Travis to share his expertise in starting, scaling, and selling businesses. As the host of the How to Founder podcast, Anthony delivers practical advice to help founders navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. With experience across tech, AI, consumer goods, services, and manufacturing, Anthony’s insights are invaluable for anyone looking to turn their side hustle into a thriving business.On this episode we talk about:
How Anthony started his entrepreneurial journey by painting house numb...
2025-04-1040 minTravis Makes MoneyMake Money by Scaling and Exiting Companies | Anthony FrancoAnthony Franco, a seasoned entrepreneur with seven companies launched and six successful exits (including two to public companies), joins Travis to share his expertise in starting, scaling, and selling businesses. As the host of the How to Founder podcast, Anthony delivers practical advice to help founders navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. With experience across tech, AI, consumer goods, services, and manufacturing, Anthony’s insights are invaluable for anyone looking to turn their side hustle into a thriving business.On this episode we talk about:
How Anthony started his entrepreneurial journey by painting house numb...
2025-04-1040 min
Brian Bogert - Flipping The LidEntrepreneurship, Shark Tank, and Neurodiversity w/ Anthony Franco (E109)Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey filled with challenges and first-time experiences. However, founders can navigate these obstacles by learning from those who have successfully walked the path before them.In this episode, Brian Bogert sits down with Anthony Franco, the co-host of the How to Founder podcast. Anthony launches, scales, and sells businesses. He has launched seven companies with six successful exits, and he’s now on a mission to help other founders do the same by sharing his seasoned insights across tech, AI, consumer goods, services, and manufacturing.Anthony takes us through his pe...
2025-04-1056 min
The Inspired ChoiceMastering Business Exits: Anthony Franco's Proven Strategies for FoundersCaroline Biesalski kicks off the episode by highlighting the significance of having an exit strategy in business. She welcomes Anthony Franco, who shares his entrepreneurial journey and consolidated lessons from starting and exiting multiple businesses. Anthony offers valuable insights gained from hosting the How to Founder podcast and discusses effective strategies for planning a successful business exit. The conversation delves into the crucial role of mentors and coaches in a founder's success. Anthony also touches on his current endeavors and future objectives. The episode wraps up with final thoughts, resources for founders, and a special offer.
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2025-04-0719 min
Coffee, Chaos, & Cashflow#19 Preparing for the Exit: Practical Advice and Entrepreneurial Wisdom from Anthony FrancoSend us a textIn this insightful conversation, Anthony Franco draws on his rich entrepreneurial background, covering the intricacies of launching, scaling, and ultimately exiting businesses. He sheds light on the critical role of strategic planning for a successful exit, the hurdles entrepreneurs often face during this process, and valuable lessons learned from his experience on Shark Tank. Anthony candidly addresses the realities of entrepreneurship, debunking common misconceptions such as the necessity of raising capital and highlighting the often-overlooked sense of isolation that comes with the journey. Additionally, he offers actionable advice for business owners preparing for...
2025-03-0630 min
Leaders & Legacies177 - How to Launch, Lead, and Leave a Legacy – Wisdom from Anthony FrancoAnthony Franco is the founder of Launch Partners and a serial entrepreneur with six successful ventures across various industries. Franco shares his insights on the trials and triumphs of entrepreneurship, including the delicate art of delegation and the necessity of simplifying messaging to connect with audiences.Franco delves into the challenges founders face, such as overcoming ego and staying connected to the operational intricacies of their business. He underscores the importance of addressing felt customer pain points and crafting messaging that resonates emotionally. Highlighting lessons from his Shark Tank experience and the impact of building strong teams...
2025-03-0631 min
The Jeff Robertson ShowScaling, Selling & Second Chances: Entrepreneur Insights with Anthony FrancoJoin Jeff Robertson as he sits down with serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco, who has launched seven businesses and successfully exited six. From scaling startups to mastering the exit game, Anthony shares invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, overcoming setbacks (like an Amazon business crash), and the loneliness founders often face. Whether you're looking to launch, grow, or sell your business, this episode is packed with real-world advice you won’t want to miss!🎧 Tune in now and learn how to navigate the founder journey with confidence.💡 Connect with Anthony 💡 Connect with Jeff
2025-03-0552 min
Million Dollar Flip Flops116 | The Truth About Being an Entrepreneur with Serial Founder and Exiter Anthony FrancoIn this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric welcomes serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco, who has founded seven companies and sold six of them. Anthony is now focused on empowering founders through his podcast ‘How to Founder’, his company FBB Group, and a variety of hands-on services designed to make entrepreneurship a bit less daunting. Anthony dives into what truly motivates a founder, why entrepreneurship might not be for everyone, and the mindset needed to navigate the rollercoaster of starting and exiting businesses.If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it...
2025-02-2522 min
The Podcast On PodcastingBrand, Automate, Scale: Podcast Smarter, Not Harder - Anthony Franco [502]Most podcasters start strong, but keeping the momentum is the real challenge. Anthony Franco reveals the key strategies behind podcast consistency, growth, and sustainability—sharing how AI and automation keep his show running smoothly. Get the inside scoop on time-saving hacks, branding tips, and content creation strategies that can help you build a podcast that lasts. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Biggest reason most podcasters fail and how to avoid it How AI tools can help create show notes and content A powerful tool to keep listeners engaged Why publishing quickly and consistently is crucial The...
2025-02-2437 minHow To Founder075 Inside Shark Tank: A Founder's Guide to Getting on TV's Biggest Stage with Anthony FrancoWhat if every rejection was just setting you up for television glory?In this revealing episode, we dive deep with Anthony Franco, who went from being rejected five times to landing a deal with Mr. Wonderful himself on Shark Tank. Learn the insider secrets that separate the 40,000 applicants from the 80 entrepreneurs who make it to air each season. Discover why your pitch needs more than just good numbers, how to craft a story that producers can't resist, and what really happens during those high-pressure moments in the tank. Whether you're dreaming of swimming with the Sharks or...
2025-02-181h 14
What Worked For You?Building a Business? Think Like Your Future Buyer With Anthony FrancoHave you ever thought of selling your business? While sure enough it demands a lot, the full value may not be realized until you sell it. This is an eye-opening moment for a lot of business owners whether positive or negative. Getting your business valuation brings a lot of perspective and clarity to your eyes in a hurry. Preparing for the sale in your everyday work especially as the idea pops into your head is a key set of ideas that you want to handle in advance. Anthony Franco shares on how he built and sold numerous bus...
2025-02-111h 04
Future FactoryMastering Your Business Exit Strategy | Anthony FrancoIn this conversation, Anthony Franco discusses the critical importance of having a well-structured exit strategy for business owners. He emphasizes that every entrepreneur will eventually exit their business, whether through retirement, sale, or other means and highlights the need for preparation and planning. The discussion covers various exit strategies, the significance of clean financial records, and the necessity of making the business independent of the owner to enhance its valuation. Franco also shares insights from his experience on Shark Tank, illustrating the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face when seeking investment and growth.
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2025-02-0725 min
Freedom Nation PodcastWhy Failure Is the Secret to Entrepreneurial Success: Insights from Anthony FrancoStarting and scaling a business can be intimidating, especially when faced with the fear of failure and uncertainty about the right first steps. Anthony Franco, serial entrepreneur and founder of six companies, has faced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He knows what it’s like to navigate failure and turn it into a stepping stone for success. Most aspiring entrepreneurs stay stuck in planning, never taking action, while Anthony has built a legacy of action and innovation.In this episode, Anthony shares his philosophy on embracing failure, scaling businesses from scratch, and exiting successfully. Learn why ex...
2025-01-2130 min
Design Your Legacy - Life LessonsYour Legacy Plans Must Keep Moving with Anthony FrancoAt least 90% of entrepreneurs end up in divorce, with depression or some other life tragedy because they have to answer to a tougher boss. Customers. Even if founders create the economic prosperity in their nations, the odds are stacked against them in both business and life. Yet, just as sharks die if they stop moving, as moving allows them to breath, some individuals feel entrepreneurialism in their bones. And as your business drives you, your legacy too is highly unique to your life’s experiences and values – Legacy can be based off of one’s ideas and oftentimes, it can also b...
2024-12-2746 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoPodcaster & Serial Entrepreneur Anthony FrancoWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Podcaster & Serial Entrepreneur Anthony Franco .. He launches, scales, and sells businesses—and now he's on a mission to help other founders do the same. As the host of his own podcast, How To Founder, he and his cohost deliver twice-weekly deep dives and practical advice on the challenges founders face. With seven companies launched and six successful exits—including two to public companies—he offers seasoned entrepreneurial insights across Tech, AI, Consumer Goods, Services, and Manufacturing. He has a fascinating thought...
2024-11-2125 min
Lets Have This ConversationDelegation is the Master Key to Scale with: Anthony FrancoAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the
failure rates for new businesses in the United States are as follows:
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First two years: About 20% of new businesses
fail.
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First five years: About 45% of new businesses
fail.
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First ten years: About 65% of new businesses
fail.
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Fifteen years: or more: Only about 25% of new
businesses survive.
Meanwhile, The Economist reports that only 8% of companies
manage to scale. The secret to their success lies in the leadership. Businesses
flourish when their leaders adopt a mindset of lifelong learning and do not
allow preconceived not...
2024-11-1552 minHow To Founder024 The Art of Storytelling: How Founders Can Use Stories to Drive Sales, Inspire Teams, and Win Over InvestorsIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco dive deep into the power of storytelling for founders. Whether you’re pitching to investors, motivating your team, or convincing customers to buy into your vision, mastering storytelling is a game-changing skill. Learn how to craft and tell compelling stories that resonate with different audiences—from employees to vendors to customers—using techniques that build trust, credibility, and emotional connection.
2024-10-1759 minHow To Founder023 Quit or Grit: Deciding When to Persevere, Pivot, or Pull theIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco explore one of the toughest decisions every founder faces: knowing when to keep going, when to pivot, and when to call it quits. It’s a fine line between perseverance and stubbornness, but understanding how to evaluate the situation objectively can make all the difference. We’ll break down the mental, strategic, and emotional frameworks to help founders make these critical decisions.
2024-10-0350 minHow To Founder021 Advice Discernment: How Founders Can Prioritize and Navigate Outside OpinionsIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco dive into one of the trickiest parts of being an entrepreneur: knowing how to prioritize advice from mentors, advisors, and experts. With so many voices offering well-meaning guidance, how do you figure out which advice to follow? We’ll explore practical strategies to help you filter, evaluate, and apply external advice to your startup while staying true to your vision.
2024-10-0346 minHow To Founder020 Fear and Risk: How Founders Can Manage the Stress of Leading a StartupIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks, Anthony Franco dive into one of the toughest challenges for entrepreneurs: managing the stress, fear, and anxiety that come with running a company. Fear of failure, financial risk, and the weight of decision-making are all part of the founder journey. How do you navigate that pressure without letting it overwhelm you? We’ll explore mental strategies, real-world coping mechanisms, and personal stories to help you handle the unavoidable stress of entrepreneurship.
2024-09-3049 minHow To Founder019 How Founders Can Manage Personal RelationshipsIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco welcome power couple Amy and Matt Lowe to dive into the topic Surviving and Thriving in a Relationship with an Entrepreneur. Founders often find themselves juggling the intense demands of a startup while trying to maintain personal relationships with partners, family, and friends. We’ll explore real-world advice and proven strategies from Startup Life on how to manage these dual responsibilities and create harmony between your business and personal life.
2024-09-3048 minHow To Founder018 Burnout and Stress: How Founders Can Protect Their Mental Health and ThriveIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco discuss the difficult but crucial topic of managing burnout and stress. Founders often face extreme pressure to succeed, which can take a toll on their mental and physical health. We’ll explore how to recognize the early signs of burnout, strategies for managing stress, and ways to create a healthy, sustainable balance in your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in for actionable advice to protect your well-being while building your business.
2024-09-3052 minHow To Founder017 To Franchise or Not to Franchise: Deciding the Best Path for Your BusinessIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco are joined by franchise consultant and fitness expert Kelly Amshoff to explore two critical questions for entrepreneurs: Should you buy a franchise, and should you consider turning your business into a franchise? Whether you're looking to invest in a proven business model or expand your brand through franchising, this episode will help you understand the pros, cons, and key considerations to make the right decision for your goals.
2024-09-3044 minHow To Founder016 Building Early Momentum and TractionIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco discuss the crucial steps to building early momentum and gaining traction in your startup. It’s not just about having a great idea—it’s about executing on that idea in a way that generates buzz, attracts customers, and propels your business forward. We’ll dive into tactical advice, real-world examples, and strategies to help you gain traction right from the start.
2024-09-3052 minHow To Founder015 Navigating Co-Founders: Setting the Stage for Success and Avoiding DisasterIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco explore the critical steps in establishing and maintaining a healthy co-founder relationship. From choosing the right partner to setting up agreements that prevent conflicts, we’ll dive into the best practices and potential pitfalls of co-founding a business. Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your entrepreneurial journey, this episode will help you navigate the complexities of working with a co-founder and avoid the common traps that can lead to disaster.
2024-09-3051 minHow To Founder014 Big or Stay Small? How to Define the Right Scale for Your StartupIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco tackle a critical question for early-stage founders: How big do you really want your business to be? Whether you’re dreaming of a global empire or aiming to create a sustainable local business, the scale of your ambition will shape your strategy, operations, and even your day-to-day decisions. We’ll explore how to align your goals with the right operational scale, helping you build a business that fits your vision and lifestyle.
2024-09-3049 minHow To Founder013 Building Your Personal BrandIn this episode of "How to Founder," Anthony and Chris are joined by personal branding expert Clifton Sellers to discuss the importance of building a personal brand. Learn how to craft your unique identity, communicate your value, and leverage your personal brand to drive your startup’s success. Tune in for actionable insights and strategies from industry leaders.
2024-09-3047 minHow To Founder012 Every Founder's Biggest Flaw That Holds Their Business BackIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco dive into one of the most insidious threats to any startup: the founder’s ego. It’s a silent saboteur that can derail even the most promising ventures if left unchecked. Discover how to recognize when your ego is working against you, and learn strategies to transform it from a liability into a powerful tool for growth.
2024-09-3050 minHow To Founder011 Making the Leap from Employee to EntrepreneurIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco explore the journey of transitioning from the structured life of an employee to the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. What does it take to make the leap? How do you shift your mindset, manage risks, and navigate the challenges of going out on your own? Whether you’re thinking about starting your own business or have already taken the plunge, this episode is packed with insights to help you succeed.
2024-09-3049 minHow To Founder010 Fail Fast, Fail Often: Embracing Failure for Startup SuccessIn this episode of "How to Founder," Chris and Anthony explore the concept of "Fail Fast, Fail Often." They discuss how embracing failure can be a crucial part of the entrepreneurial journey, helping founders learn, adapt, and ultimately succeed. Discover strategies for turning setbacks into stepping stones, and hear real-world examples of founders who have thrived by failing quickly and often. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to navigate the challenges of startup life with resilience and insight.
2024-09-3046 minHow To Founder009 Uncovering the Real Reasons Companies FailIn this episode of How to Founder, Chris Franks and Anthony Franco are joined by Damon Pistulka to discuss the real reasons why companies fail. From internal mismanagement to market misjudgments, we'll explore the critical mistakes that can bring even the most successful ventures to their knees. Learn how to identify these pitfalls early and protect your business from failure.
2024-09-3047 minHow To Founder008 Miracle or Myth? Exploring the Truth Behind Minimum Viable ProductsIn this episode of "How to Founder," Chris and Anthony debate the merits and pitfalls of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach. Is it a miracle solution for startups, or just another overhyped trend? Tune in to hear our hosts explore both sides of the argument, share real-world examples, and provide actionable insights for founders navigating the MVP landscape.
2024-09-3054 minHow To Founder007 The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Chasing It Could Be Hurting Your SuccessIn this episode of "How to Founder," Anthony and Chris tackle the elusive concept of work-life balance. Is it really achievable, or just a modern myth? Learn why the pursuit of balance might be sabotaging your success and discover alternative strategies for thriving as a founder. Perfect for entrepreneurs seeking practical advice on managing their professional and personal lives. Tune in for insights, real-world examples, and actionable tips.
2024-09-3054 min
The Faces of BusinessHow to be a Great Business Founder - Anthony Franco
In this episode of The Faces of Business, Anthony Franco, Managing Partner and Founder at How To Founder, shares insights on "How to be a Great Business Founder."
Anthony is the Managing Partner and Founder at How To Founder. He is a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist with over two decades of experience in building, growing, and successfully exiting multiple ventures. As the founder of six innovative companies, Anthony has a proven track record of driving business growth, creating market-leading products, and orchestrating lucrative exits, including sales to two public companies.
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2024-08-1545 min
Mornings in the Lab with Keith & FriendsOvercoming Adversity with Anthony FrancoThe Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship: Anthony Franco's JourneyIn this video, Anthony Franco shares his story of entrepreneurial highs and lows, from his successes, including an appearance on Shark Tank and founding a startup, to facing bankruptcy and the challenges that followed. Hosts Keith Bilous and Nicole Bernard engage in a candid conversation with Franco about the reality behind entrepreneurship, the impact of adversity, and the lessons learned along the way. Additionally, the video covers updates on Franco's current endeavors and future plans. The discussion also touches on personal reflections, the importance...
2024-04-2259 min
The High Performance Hockey PodcastClinimetrics, Replication and Sports Science with Franco ImpellizzeriIn This Episode, You Will Learn: Clinimetrics: What is it and why it matters in sports science. Measuring frameworks for validity and reliability. Critical thinking skills and how to apply them. The difference between replication and reproduction. Resources + Links: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science by Kent W. Staley Check out Anthony's Masterclass - The High Performance Hockey Masterclass Follow Anthony on Instagram | @anthonydonskov Follow Anthony on Twitter | Anthony Donskov, PhD
2023-06-191h 12
Beyond the BulletinEpisode 192: Sunday at St. Anthony - "Preparing Our Hearts for Advent"Fresh off of Thanksgiving, Deacon Franco preached on the First Sunday of Advent about how we must prepare our hearts during this season of waiting and expectation.
Special Guest: Deacon Franco Knoepffler .
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2022-11-2808 min
The Join inCrowd Business PodcastThe Join inCrowd - Startup Ecosystem "No Stupid Questions" Series - Featuring Shark Tank’s, Anthony FrancoS2 E1 of The Join inCrowd - Startup Ecosystem "No Stupid Questions" Series - Featuring Shark Tank’s, Anthony Franco
On this episode of Startup Ecosystem "No Stupid Questions", Joseph sits down Anthony Franco, the CEO and Founder of MC Squares, to talk about his experience as an entrepreneur and his time on ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank.
To find out more about Anthony and MC Squares, please visit them at:
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2022-11-2452 min
Punches and PunchlinesOleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2Send us a textAfter some technical difficulties, Fritz and Franco are back! The boys take a deep dive into the heavyweight title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua before breaking down 4 other cards in Playing Boxing. As always, they break it all down for you... with a sense of humor.
2022-08-3131 min
Beyond the BulletinEpisode 165: Sunday at St. Anthony - "Who Is My Neighbor?"On the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Deacon Franco Knoepffler shared a homily about how we can apply Luke's Gospel (Lk 10:25-37) to our lives, and serve the neighbors that are all around us.
Special Guest: Deacon Franco Knoepffler .
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2022-07-1114 min
Beyond the BulletinEpisode 125: Sunday at St. Anthony - "Knowing When To Pray"Right on the heels of the feast of the Epiphany, we celebrated yesterday the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Deacon Franco broke open the Gospel readings to reflect on the reminder and takeaways from the fact that Jesus Himself stopped to pray.
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Special Guest: Deacon Franco Knoepffler .
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2022-01-1010 min
Beyond the BulletinEpisode 105: Sunday at St. Anthony - "Service and Sacrifice""For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve."
This line from Mark, the Gospel reading on the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, is an important message from Jesus, and one that we should aspire to imitate. Deacon Franco provided a great homily reflection this past Sunday, sharing a personal story and reflection on how we can serve others.
Special Guest: Deacon Franco Knoepffler .
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2021-10-1813 minPunches and PunchlinesAnthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk and the DAZN undercard for September 25, 2021Send us a textFritz and Franco break down the big heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk, but first, the boys take a dive into Maxim Prodan vs Florian Marku, and have a few disagreements. Then they take on Lenin Castillo vs Callum Smith before turning their attention to Campbell Hatton vs Sonni Martinez. Just when it sounds like they might be agreeing on everything, they break down the Lawrence Okolie vs Dilan Prasovic fight and discover pizza differences and a love of Roy Jones Jr may be threatening the show! Despite all of this...
2021-09-3037 min
Anthony On AirBill Cosby Released From Jail, James Franco Settles, McAfee Miami Condo Connection, Trump ReflectionBill Cosby's conviction was overturned and he was released from Jail today, while Allison Mack was sentenced and James Franco settled his misconduct case. Plus we look at the John McAfee Estate and the rumors of his connection to the Miami condo collapse. Bill Gates has another bad story today and Tucker Carlson claims he's being spied on while Fox News dominates CNN and MSNBC. Finally, we look at The Sopranos Prequel Trailer! #BillCosby #JohnMcAfee #TheSopranos Get Hero Soap Here: https://www.herosoapcompany.com/discount/anthony Subscribe to our Podcast clips channel! - http://bit.ly/AoAClips Support the p...
2021-07-011h 33
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelEpisode 252: Manipulating the World into Solving Problems with Business Leader Anthony FrancoIn this episode, Larry speaks with Multi-Million dollar earner and founder of M.C. Squares Anthony Franco. Anthony describes the many advantages of getting involved in the entreprenuerial community. His final advice for those wanting to become an entrepreneur: Don’t do it unless you can’t live your life any other way. •Denver Startup Week - https://www.denverstartupweek.org •He loves being around other entrepreneurs. •Finding different perspectives in solving problems. •Similarities between entrepreneurs and comedians. •Sales is more about telling people why you are excited about your product. •Don’t do it if you aren’...
2021-05-277h 16
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelEpisode 246: The Overwhelming Sense of Discontentment with Founder of M.C. Squares Anthony FrancoIn this episode, Larry speaks with serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco about the need for the dual relationship between the visionary and the integrator within a company. They also discuss the overwhelming odds that weigh against the success of a small startup company — but the difference maker is having a leader. • Started with software, designing websites. • On paper, there is no way a new small business can win against a company with more resources, an established brand, etc. • Plugging through a problem requires quite a bit of failure to get to the other end. • You only see t...
2021-05-181h 06
Novel & Non-ObviousAnthony Franco / M.C. Squares: IP Comes to 'Shark Tank'M.C. Squares is creating a dry-erase renaissance, and Anthony Franco is leading the way. The company is reinventing the most basic of all business tools -- the whiteboard, the sticky note, etc -- in ways that make sense for today's digital-first world. It's a great idea, and it got Anthony funded on "Shark Tank" in May 2020, but refreshing existing products means running into some IP headaches along the way. In the episode, host Yoriko Morita talks intellectual property with the M.C. Squares founder and what he's learned along the way. ABOUT OUR GUEST: ANTHONY FRANCO
2021-03-2423 minPunches and PunchlinesAnthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev and Shakur Stevenson vs Toka Kahn Clary plus the Undercards for December 12th, 2020Send us a textFritz and Franco break down the fights from the DAZN and ESPN cards, including Maculay McGowan vs Kieron Conway, Mariusz Wach vs Hughie Fury, Nicodem Jezewski vs Lawrence Okolie, Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev, Jesse Rodriguez vs Saul Juarez, Clay Collard vs Quincy Lavallais, Edgar Berlanga vs Ulises Sierra, Felix Verdejo vs Masayoshi Nakatani, and Shakur Stevenson vs Toka Kahn Clary. It was an exciting weekend of fun fights and the boys broke it all down the same way they always do... with a sense of humor.
2020-12-1647 min