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Welcome to Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, the ultimate podcast created by Founders, for Founders. Hosted by Kathleen Wood—Founder and CEO of Kathleen Wood Partners and creator of the Founders Growth Summit. Founderology is your go-to resource for actionable insights and proven strategies to propel your business and yourself to new levels of success.
Kathleen brings over 20 years of expertise, working side-by-side with Founders to turn small businesses into award-winning concepts, national expansions, and billion-dollar brands. Each episode is designed to speak the unique language of Founders and address the challenges, opportunities, and triumphs of the Founder journey.
What you’ll gain from Founderology:
This isn’t just another business podcast—it’s a Founder’s inside track for success. Join us on Founderology – Built to Breakthrough and get inspired, motivated, and equipped to take your business—and yourself—to the next level.
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How R&R Brands scaled from a single brand to a multi-brand platform
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May 06, 2026 |
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Bango: From a 300-square-foot acai shop to leading a 'Better for You' movement
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Fueling Growth from a Single Cup to Over 100 Locations and Growing
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Jeff's Bagel Run: From garage bagels to 30 and growing
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Texas Restaurant Association’s Emily Williams Knight on the power of shared insight
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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1 question every Founder should ask (Most never do)
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Inside the Founder shift: What 2025 sparked and why 2026 is ready to ignite
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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From Shark Tank to Goldbelly: The strategic expansion of Topsail Steamer
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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The essential insights every Founder needs to scale with clarity, strength and intentionality
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Leading with flavor, heart, vision: The Tacodeli way
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Built to be investor grade: Do you know the value of your restaurant?
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Fueling Delicious Growth – Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Founderology Growth Summit: The Breakthrough Experience Founders MUST Attend
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Breaking Boundaries: Derrick Hayes on Purpose, Power, and Building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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From Maine to Milan: The global journey of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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How Slutty Vegan Founder turned $20M in debt into a $100M comeback
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Keeping the Maine Thing the Main Thing: How Two Cousin’s Built a Global Brand
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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How Fry the Coop founder traded everything for freedom (and fried chicken)
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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From Founder to Franchisee: How Chronic Tacos Built a Brand That Still Breaks Through
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Crazy Pita: From $30 to scaling a legacy
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May 20, 2025 |
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How Red Chickz founder went from dishwasher to national brand builder
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May 06, 2025 |
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From a Closet to a Scaling Franchise System: Meet Evonne and Don Varady of Clean Eatz
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Two Broke Bartenders to Upstream Hospitality Group
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Scaling Success Through Innovation & Leadership
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Lessons from a 'Mac and Cheese Millionaire'
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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FastCasual launches 'Founderology' podcast with Kathleen Wood
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Feb 04, 2025 |