Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future

Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future

The Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future The old ways of doing business—bro marketing, manipulative persuasion tactics, and chasing success at any cost—are breaking down. The Business Growth Architect Show is for those who are here to build what comes next. Hosted by Beate Chelette, this show is for the Founders of the Future—the ones who have heard the call, felt the activation, and know it’s time to lead differently. You’re not just here to make money. You want to use your skill set to make a difference. You’re building a business around your purpose, your experience, and your desire to impact others. You’re a conscious leader who believes that alignment, resonance, and integrity matter just as much as systems, scale, and strategy. In each episode, we speak with the people who are building the future we actually want to live in—innovators, business architects, thought leaders, and disruptors who share the mindset, methods, frameworks, and tools to build scalable, purpose-driven businesses. You’ll learn how to shape your intellectual property into a clear business model, how to grow without burning out, and how to lead with vision while staying grounded in what really matters. If you’re done with outdated formulas and ready to build something real, sustainable, and rooted in who you truly are—this is your show.

Episodes

November 10, 2025 29 mins

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What happens when life strips away everything — your home, your art, your sense of self?

In this episode of The Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I speak with Christopher Wesley, a storyteller and transformation coach who lost everything in the Altadena fire. But instead of letting tragedy define him, he used it to rebuild his identity and purpose from the ground up. 

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We’re mastering business, money, and personal growth — but why does business success often mean that high-achievers feel empty in love?


We live in a world that glorifies hustle and independence. Myself included, many of us believe there is a reward for doing everything on our own. Meet Suzanne Raja, co-founder of WarriorSage, who looks at what happens when success comes at the cost of our connect...

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Why are healthcare costs skyrocketing for small businesses—while coverage keeps getting worse? 🤯 Benefits are important incentives for businesses to provide to their employees. And then you find out how your “advisor” really gets paid.


In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I sit down with Donovan Pyle, a former benefits broker who was fired for calling ou...

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Why do we keep trusting the loudest person in the room instead of the most capable one? We seem drawn to the tall, bold, confident, and the loud, but not always to the wise. I invited Maria Brinck, founder of Zynergy International, and author of The Leadership We Need, to help me unpack this uncomfortable truth. 


Maria argues we have accepted being led by bullies and that our subconscious bias to...

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We live in a world where we are compelled to showcase how great our lives are. Yet, on the inside many of us are fighting silent battles with shame, trauma, and are trying to hide the parts of ourselves that we don’t want others to see. 

Melissa Monte, host of the Mind Love podcast, knows that feeling all too well. Deeply entrenched into the wrong kind of relationship and a screaming eating disorder s...

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What happens when your body turns against you? For Sheridan Ruth, that question became brutally real. By 25, she had lost her hair, her eyebrows, and her lashes. At the same time, she faced the suicide of her husband and the collapse of her life in Colombia.


The grief, the shame, and  the pressure to keep going until it all came crashing down. Talk therapy didn’t work. Yoga helped for half an hou...

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Entrepreneurs deal with fear, anxiety, and overwhelm daily. Dr. Christiane Schröter does not just acknowledge it—she teaches how to turn it into momentum.

In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, Dr. Christiane Schroeter introduces the STEP framework (Simplify, Tell, Examine, Praise). It is a clear, four-step system designed to break big goals into small, doable a...

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Betrayal cuts deep. It’s not just emotional pain but often impacts your health, your work, and your ability to trust again. In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I sit down with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute, to uncover why betrayal is a different kind of trauma and why traditional healing or talk therapy approach...

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Privacy isn’t free—and Tanner Haas is here to prove it. 

In this episode of the  Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, we cut through the noise about so-called “end-to-end encryption” and uncover what’s really happening when you send that photo, video, or text. Tanner reveals why free apps like WhatsApp and iMessage aren’t as private as they claim, and how their business model depend...

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The systems we’ve been told to trust are falling apart — and I’ve said it before: they were never built for women, minorities, or creators like us. In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I speak candidly about why these outdated structures fail, who they were really designed to serve, and what that means for those of us who want to live and work differently bec...

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What does it really mean to live and lead without limits? For Laura Gisborne, it’s not a catchphrase — it’s her guiding principle and her life’s work. Having built nine companies and sold six, Laura could have stopped there. But a near-fatal car accident and a lifetime of overcoming trauma pushed her to step into a bigger calling: helping leaders turn their businesses into vehicles for legacy.

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Wes Towers didn’t just stumble; his whole world collapsed. A failed marriage, a business undervalued to nearly nothing, and nights spent sleeping under his desk — this was the reality he faced. Yet, in the middle of one of his darkest days, Wes wiped away tears, pulled himself together, and closed the biggest deal of his career. That moment became the start of an unexpected journey — one where pain t...

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She’s not here to play nice — and she’s definitely not here to sugarcoat anything. Laurel Mintz — my friend, favorite bada$$, and unapologetic force of nature — built a marketing agency that’s worked with over 400 brands (including Squishmallows) and then decided, screw it, I’m starting an investment fund too. On this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, we kick off ...

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Are you doing everything right—but still can’t break past six figures? Leslie Hassler, author of Scaling Rich, reveals the overlooked reason most entrepreneurs plateau—and it’s not your offer, your funnel, or your team.


If you’ve been stuck around the low six figures wondering why all the hard work still isn’t getting you to the next level, this episode is for you. I sat down with Leslie Hassler—...

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Are you still playing by old business rules? In this episode, I reveal what’s out—and what’s in—for today’s founders. I’ll walk you through 10 key shifts that are changing the game, so you can lead with purpose, stay ahead of the curve, and build a business that’s aligned with where the world is going.

In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, I’m not holding back....

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Tired of complicated marketing strategies that don’t deliver? Melanie Gorman, founder of Crownsville Media, shares how to attract leads by being real, staying consistent, and ditching fear-based tactics. If you want a smarter, more human way to get clients—without the hype—this conversation is for you.

Melanie Gorman didn’t set out to be a digital strategist—she started her career in mental health. Bu...

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Struggling to figure out what you really want? Executive Coach Cassie Shea shares how to uncover your true desire and build a life that is aligned and fulfilling for you. 


What do you really want—and more importantly, who do you have to become to make it happen? In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show, Executive Coach Cassie Shea breaks down the most important question you should as...

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What does a leader look like? How do you nail your first impression? In this episode, Jenny Eversole, founder of Stylespace.com, explains how your personal style shapes how others see you — and how you feel about yourself. The way you look isn’t just a fashion statement but a tool to build confidence, authority, and success.


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You know you need to make your sales calls but constantly run out of time. Drewbie Wilson, founder of Call the Damn Leads, reveals how we waste our most valuable resource—and how we can fix it. Listen to the show and find out how to reframe your sales call reluctance and invest your energy where it actually drives results.


Tired of proclaiming that today is the day you are making the calls? Becau...

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Unhappy? Anxious? Burned out? Wondering if there is more to life than work and hustle and feeling bad? LanaRose Berger shares her raw, honest journey of achieving six figure success, hitting burnout, and finally finding her path to happiness. If you’ve asked yourself, “Is this really it?” — this conversation will help you see what’s possible and how to take the first step.


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