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Where vision meets execution and legacy begins.
Built For This is the podcast for founders, business owners, C-Suite Executives, and vision-driven leaders who know their business isn’t just what they do, it’s an extension of who they are.
Hosted by business strategist and human behavior specialist Carly Pepin, each episode dives into candid, intelligent conversations with high-performing business owners and executives. These are the real stories behind growth: the pivotal moments, the internal shifts, the strategic moves, and the unseen pressure that comes with building something that lasts.
With a sharp eye for strategy and a deep understanding of human behavior, Carly brings out the clarity, conviction, and contradictions that drive exceptional leadership. You’ll hear what’s working, what’s not, and what it actually takes to grow a business without losing yourself in the process.
This is where business and personal development meet: honest, direct, and built to bring life to your vision.
Whether you’re growing your next big thing or recalibrating to get back on track, Built For This is your space to think, build, and lead with purpose.
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How Kate Assaraf Turned Sustainability Into a Seven-Figure Movement
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Transforming for the Future: Leadership, AI, and Growth with Rohini Kasturi
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Hospitality, Leadership, and the Road to 1,000 Restaurants with Lance Juhas
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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The Human Side of Tech: Leadership, Culture, and Growth with Carlos Diego Cavalcanti
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Building a Healthier Generation: How Jennifer Chow Is Changing Kids' Nutrition
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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The Longevity Revolution: Helping People Stay Younger, Stronger, and Independent with Dr. Hany Demian
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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The Future of Work Is Part-Time: Yakov Fillipenko on What's Coming Next
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Building the Future of AI Infrastructure: Michael Wu on Innovation, Storage, and Scale
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Building Tech Parents Can Trust: Kate Doerksen on Protecting Kids in a Digital World
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Leadership Beyond Profit: Josh Block on Growing People and Business Together
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May 28, 2026 |
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From Landscaper to Software Builder: Tommy Lather’s Unexpected Journey
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May 25, 2026 |
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Why Most Entrepreneurs Scale Too Wide Too Early with Hadley Nightingale
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May 21, 2026 |
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Why More CEOs Are Hiring Chiefs of Staff with Keziah Wonstolen
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May 18, 2026 |
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Buddy Teaster on Why the Best Charity Models Create Entrepreneurs
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May 14, 2026 |
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How to Build Marketing for an Industry That Hates Change with Mark Kenigsberg
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May 11, 2026 |
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The Future of IT with Chris Farr: Cybersecurity, AI, and Human Connection
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May 07, 2026 |
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From TV Producer to CEO: Building a Business That Actually Matters with Shari Cedar
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May 04, 2026 |
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Building Tech Parents Can Trust: Kate Doerksen on Protecting Kids in a Digital World
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May 01, 2026 |
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From Awareness to Action: The Science of Behavior Change Marketing with Tim Berney
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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The Truth About AI, SEO, and What Actually Drives Growth with Laurent Cohen
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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From Two Employees to 75: Building a True Dream Team with Sarah Boyd
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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From Chaos to Clarity with Jackson Calame: The 6 Avatars Every Business Must Build For
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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From Culture Repair to Category Creation: Filip Keuppens on Leading Pickle Juice Company
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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From Homeless at 18 to SaaS Exit: Draven McConville’s Journey
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Raising Leaders in a Distracted World: Krissy Webb’s Mission
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Starting Over at 40: Glenn Poulos on Rebuilding After Losing It All
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Build Systems Early: Lessons from Scaling to $40M ARR with Sean Griffith
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Progress Over Perfection: The Truth About Scaling a Service Business with Chris McManus
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Built Through Mistakes: What It Really Takes to Grow a Business with Dave Gulas
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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From Coachella to TikTok Shop: Where Live Content Is Headed Next with John Petrocelli
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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From Napkin Sketch to Global Impact: Rethinking Logistics from First Principles with Sam Berman
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Leaving the Expected Life: How Richard Blank Built a Company by Choosing Authenticity
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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From Field Problems to Scalable Solutions: The Mindset of an Engineering CEO with Alfredo Dominguez
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Designing for Human Behavior: How Spaces Shape the Way We Live and Work with Joy Lynskey
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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You Are Only as Hot as Your Last Party: The Reality of Entertainment with Connor Treacy
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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From $2.5 Million to 142 Countries: The E! Story and What Came After with Larry Namer
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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The Art of Preventing Stupid with Matthew Davis: Building a 1000% Growth Law Firm Without Unforced Errors
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Master Builder Mindset: Turning Setbacks Into Momentum with Lance Cayko
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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The Ironman Suit for Manufacturing: AI, Systems, and Scale with Jason Wong
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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The Artist’s Way of Doing Business with Sal Salcedo
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Live Legendary: Scott Neil on Building a Brand That Outlives You
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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From Spare Bedroom to Global Franchise: Michael Black on Building a Purpose-Driven Business from 17
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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From MTV to Global Production: The Reality Behind Fashion Campaigns with Chantelle‑Shakila Tiagi
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Modernizing Without Burning Out: A Smarter Way to Build Tech Companies with Matt Dorman
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Commerce Is Culture: Inside a Family Business Built to Last with Armen Alajian
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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What It Really Takes to Bring a Historic Business Back to Life with Brian and Sally Krichbaum
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Angelo D’Amico on Building Companies Where People Actually Want to Show Up
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Mastery Over Ego: How Don “The Dragon” Wilson Built Two Legendary Careers
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Saving Cinema One Disc at a Time: Inside the World of Film Collectors with Claudio Ulrich
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Teaching Potential, Not Standards: How Carlos Lauchu Reimagined Education
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Delete Your Meetings: How Erik Braund Is Rebuilding Work for Humans
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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From Fight-or-Flight to Fortress: Jarrod Adreon on Building Businesses That Survive Anything
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Cashflow, Culture, and Common Sense: Lessons from 50 Years in Business with Charles Read
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Built on Grit and Heart: How Joseph Merhi Created a Hollywood Powerhouse
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Built Tough: How Roggen Frick Turned Burnout into a Blueprint for Growth
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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When AI Threatened His Business, Wes Towers Doubled Down on Humanity
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Fake It Till You Make It — Then Systemize It: Lessons from Niv Davidovich, a Reluctant Entrepreneur
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Chasing Excellence: Leadership, Purpose and Innovation with Kevin LaRosa
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Purpose Meets Profit: How Nichole Daher Built the First Autism Therapy Franchise in America
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The Reluctant Entrepreneur: How Mike Konrad Built Success by Putting Purpose First
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Built For This - Trailer
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Aug 25, 2025 |