In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak to founder and entrepreneur Tim Dwyer about how to unlock faster, more sustainable business growth by aligning with the natural rhythms of your company. Tim reveals the key phases every business goes through and why understanding your current growth cycle is critical to avoiding burnout, scaling too soon, or stalling altogether. He shares the framework behind 6x growth without hustle culture, how to use emotional and spiritual intelligence to build long-term impact, and why building legacy isn’t about what you leave behind — but what you build with intention today.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak to change agent and coach Evan Unger about how meetings can either make or break your startup’s culture. Evan reveals how most meetings are shockingly inefficient and how that wasted time impacts leadership, productivity, and team morale. He shares practical tools to transform your meetings from painful time-sinks into high-performing decision-making engines. Whether you’re leading a remote team or building your startup’s culture from scratch, this episode gives you the strategies to make every meeting count.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with attorney and tech law expert Tony Smith about the critical intersection of blockchain law, intellectual property, and startup compliance. Tony shares how entrepreneurs can navigate the fast-changing legal landscape of emerging technologies, offering insight into real-world blockchain regulations, startup compliance best practices, and the protection of valuable IP assets. With years of experience helping businesses tackle legal challenges head-on, Tony unpacks the legal essentials every founder and innovator needs to know to stay compliant, protect their creations, and thrive in the digital economy. This episode is essential listening for anyone building or investing in tech-forward ventures.