Built to Finish
By Steven Pivnik
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Welcome to Built to Finish! Join host, Steven Pivnik, each week as he explores the journeys of audacious goal setters. This includes experienced Founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs sharing pivotal moments that propelled their success. We'll also be talking with endurance athletes who push the limits of physical and mental ability. This show is brought to you by Acresis — offering tailored, high-impact advisory services to help founders get to their finish line with a strategic acquisition or majority investor recapitalization. To learn more, go to: https://acresis.com/
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Growth Doesn't Fix Problems, It Exposes Them with Dr. Donna Marino
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May 20, 2026 |
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Why Success Alone Will Never Fulfill You with Scott Lackey
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May 13, 2026 |
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Built to Scale: From Break-Fix to a World-Class IT Company with Dan Hernandez
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May 06, 2026 |
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From Everest Base Camp: Grit, Failure, and the Power of Focus with Reid Tileston
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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What Separates Finishers from Everyone Else with Mark Pattison
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Why Most Companies Are Behind on AI (And Don't Know It) with Brian Dainis
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Relationships Over Transactions: The Trust-Based Selling Blueprint with Todd Duncan
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Jim Stryker's Take On Why Founders Lose Millions Without Exit Planning
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Confidence Comes After Action. The Real Formula for Transformation with Cara Poppitt
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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The Party Within: Rethinking Social Life and Belonging with Evan Cudworth
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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From Boardroom to Basecamp: The Ecuador Executive Retreat with Mark Hodges and Griffin Mims
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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From Stand-Up to TEDx: The Blueprint Behind Talks That Actually Convert with Cesar Cervantes
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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From Necessity to 100 Million Views with Christopher Kriel
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Preparation and Stubbornness: From War Zones to Mount Everest with Mike Tobin
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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The Yes Audit: Where Your Time, Money, and Focus Are Going with Ryan Pink Langford
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Core Turnaround Strategy — Telling the Truth, Fixing the Core, and Saving Companies with Walter Simson
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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The Magic of CEO Effectiveness: Scaling, Exiting, and Leading at the Next Level with Jim Schleckser
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Primal Truths: What Evolutionary Psychology Teaches Us About Leadership, Power, and Relationships with Tim Ash
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Redefining Wealth Management: A Human-Centric Approach to Financial Success | Lisa Kirchenbauer
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Closing the Courage Gap: From Fearful Mind to Brave Heart | Margie Warrell
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Recapping a Year of Audacious Goals: Lessons Learned from Everest and TEDx with Steven Pivnik
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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The Proceeds Waterfall: Mapping Every Penny of Your Business Exit with Steven Pivnik
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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From Pioneering Patents to Thinkers360: Nick Evans on the Future of Tech and Thought Leadership
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Don't Wait for Perfect: Why Your Personal Brand Needs an Imperfect Start with Matt LeBris
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Paul Pacun on Capital Velocity and Cash Flow Discipline
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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The AI Dilemma: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Responsible Growth | Dr. Cindy Gordon
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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From 200-Mile Races to CMO: David Chase on Resilience and Goal Alignment
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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The Upside of Down: Rebuilding Life After Catastrophe with John Ulsh
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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The Perfect Meal Formula: Unlocking Health with Dr. Anna Pleet
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Hugh Massie on Dreaming Big, Starting Small, and Finishing Strong
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Optionality, Risk, and Building for the Long Game with Miles Spencer
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Adam Vernon: From a Pile of Old Skis to a Thriving Outdoor Furniture Brand
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Flipping the Script for National Podcast Day with Steven Pivnik
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Ismael Larrosa on Luck, Design, and Navigating the Startup Rollercoaster
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Dr. Stephen Timme on Transforming Your Sales Strategy with Insight-Led Selling
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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The Mindset of a Top Performer: Sales Tactics, 75 Hard, and Stan Sher
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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From Alcatraz Swims to AI: The Grit of a Tech Founder | Brant McNaughton
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Unlocking Organizational Potential with the Work to Value Management System | Mike Hogan
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Content, Community, and Commerce: Evan Dash on Modern Brand Building
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Paralyzed to Powerful: How Hope, Discipline, and Teamwork Fuel Recovery - Robert Paylor
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Growth, Transformation, and Risk: What Your Board Really Cares About | Naomi Kent
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Sell Anywhere: How to Conquer Rejection and Find Your Purpose | Donnie Tuttle
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Finish Lines & Bottom Lines: A Conversation on Sobriety, Triathlons, and Family Business | Adam Hill
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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The Rainmaker Trap: Why Promoting Your Top Salesperson Can Stall Growth | William Bell
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Beyond the Game: Joanna Lohman on Authenticity and Resilience
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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The Art of the Deal: Kelly Stratton's Insights on M&A
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Know Your Number: A Masterclass in Exit Strategy - James Hall
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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The Learn-It-All Leader: How Good Decisions Equal Success | Damon Lembi
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Overcoming the Impossible: Cystic Fibrosis, Pro Football, and Beyond with NFL Vet Mike Pawlawski
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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The Human-AI Workforce: Armando Viteri on the Future of Productivity
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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With Intention: Jon Giganti on Aligning Purpose and Performance
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Code Blue to Bottom Line: Balancing the ER and Entrepreneurship | Mike Cetta
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May 28, 2025 |
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From Base Camp to Summit: Everest Adventure Q&A with Steven Pivnik
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May 21, 2025 |
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The Climb and the Challenge: Louise McEvoy's Adventure on Everest and Beyond
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May 14, 2025 |
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First Woman to Climb the World's Second-Highest Summits | Jenn Drummond
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May 07, 2025 |
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AI Readiness and Global Business Transformation - Lee Coulter - Built to Finish - Episode # 022
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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The Final Lap: Turning Your Life's Work Into a Legacy | Marcus Wagner
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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The Art of Branding: Elevate Your Business - Sienna Roman - Built to Finish - Episode # 020
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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From the Skies to SpaceX and Ironman Success - Scott Poteet - Built to Finish - Episode # 019
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Open Banking and Beyond: Kieron James on Innovation and Leadership - Built to Finish - Episode # 018
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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The Strategic Advantage of Knowing Your Business - Frank Gazzillo - Built to Finish - Episode # 017
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Charting a Course from Boardroom to Big Screen - Nick Wilkinson - Built to Finish - Episode # 016
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Books, Business, and Balance - Nick Hutchison - Built to Finish - Episode # 015
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Navigating Global Expansion - Mark Garland - Built to Finish - Episode # 014
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Aligning Strategy with Vision for Success - Tom Bonney - Built to Finish - Episode # 013
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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From Founder to Acquisition: A Journey to Microsoft - Jon Gilman - Built to Finish - Episode # 012
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Building Success and Learning New Lessons - Mike Saldi - Built to Finish - Episode # 11
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Executive Leadership & Strategic Exits - Pam Singleton - Built to Finish - Episode # 010
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Navigating Highs, Lows, and Sell-Offs - Mark Kennedy - Built to Finish - Episode # 009
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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A Flight Path Through Military and Commercial Skies - Mark Peters - Built to Finish - Episode # 008
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Care More and More About Less and Less - Tim Ash - Built to Finish - Episode # 007
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Beyond the Finish Line: Triumph and Transformation - Mike Reilly - Built to Finish - Episode #006
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Hiring Right, Leading Strong, and Exiting Smart - Leo Fox - Built to Finish - Episode # 005
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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2025: The Year You Scale New Summits - Built to Finish - Episode # 004
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Exiting Your Business with Confidence - Mark Hodges - Built to Finish - Episode # 003
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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In the Mind of a Founder: Bill Thomas on Exit Psychology - Built to Finish - Episode # 002
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Unleashing Your Inner Champion - Igor Yakushko - Built to Finish - Episode # 001
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Built to Finish Podcast Trailer
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Nov 25, 2024 |