Podcast: Built For This

Interviews with CEOs, Founders, and Game-Changing Thinkers to expand perspective, sharpen strategy, and fuel leadership. Hosted by Carly Pepin

#047 Why More CEOs Are Hiring Chiefs of Staff with Keziah Wonstolen

#047 Why More CEOs Are Hiring Chiefs of Staff with Keziah Wonstolen

Carly Pepin sits down with Keziah Wonstolen , founder of Vannin Chief of Staff , to explore why the chief of staff role has become one of the fastest-growing and most valuable positions in modern busi...

May 18, 2026

#046 Buddy Teaster on Why the Best Charity Models Create Entrepreneurs

#046 Buddy Teaster on Why the Best Charity Models Create Entrepreneurs

Carly Pepin sits down with Buddy Teaster , President and CEO of Soles4Souls , to explore how business principles can create sustainable social impact around the world. In this episode of Built for Thi...

May 14, 2026

#045 How to Build Marketing for an Industry That Hates Change with Mark Kenigsberg

#045 How to Build Marketing for an Industry That Hates Change with Mark Kenigsberg

Carly Pepin sits down with Mark Kenigsberg , VP at Azami , to explore what it really takes to transform a traditional sales-led organization into a scalable, product-led growth business. In this episo...

May 11, 2026

#044 The Future of IT with Chris Farr: Cybersecurity, AI, & Human Connection

#044 The Future of IT with Chris Farr: Cybersecurity, AI, & Human Connection

Carly Pepin sits down with Chris Farr, VP of Operations at Envision Technologies, to explore how the IT industry has evolved from reactive “break-fix” support into a strategic partnership that directl...

May 7, 2026

#043
From TV Producer to CEO: Building a Business That Actually Matters with Shari Cedar

#043 From TV Producer to CEO: Building a Business That Actually Matters with Shari Cedar

Carly sits down with Shari Cedar, CEO and co-owner of AK Building Services, to explore what it really takes to build and scale a people-driven business over the long term. In this episode of Built for...

May 4, 2026

#042 From Awareness to Action: The Science of Behavior Change Marketing with Tim Berney

#042 From Awareness to Action: The Science of Behavior Change Marketing with Tim Berney

Tim Berney , founder and CEO of VI Marketing and Branding , sits with Carly Pepin to explore how marketing can go beyond visibility and actually influence real human behavior. In this insightful episo...

Apr 30, 2026

#041 The Truth About Ai, SEO, and What Actually Drives Growth with Lauren Cohen

#041 The Truth About Ai, SEO, and What Actually Drives Growth with Lauren Cohen

Carly Pepin sits down with Laurent Cohen, a serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience building and scaling businesses across multiple industries, to explore what truly drives growth in...

Apr 27, 2026

#024 The Art of Preventing Stupid with Matthew Davis: Building a 1000% Growth Law Firm Without Unforced Errors

#024 The Art of Preventing Stupid with Matthew Davis: Building a 1000% Growth Law Firm Without Unforced Errors

Carly Pepin sits down with Matthew Neill Davis , attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Davis Business Law , a firm that achieved more than 1000% growth in eight years and became one of the rare law f...

Apr 24, 2026

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From Two Employees to 75: Building a True Dream Team with Sarah Boyd

#040 From Two Employees to 75: Building a True Dream Team with Sarah Boyd

In this candid episode of Built for This , Carly Pepin sits down with Sarah Boyd , Co-CEO and CRO of The Digital Dept. , to explore what it really takes to scale a business beyond your own capacity an...

Apr 23, 2026

#039 From Chaos to Clarity with Jackson Calame: The 6 Avatars Every Business Must Build For

#039 From Chaos to Clarity with Jackson Calame: The 6 Avatars Every Business Must Build For

Carly Pepin sits down with Jackson Calame , entrepreneur and growth strategist, to unpack why so many businesses struggle to scale despite having strong vision and relentless effort. In this strategic...

Apr 23, 2026

#038 From Culture Repair to Category Creation: Filip Keuppens on Leading Pickle Juice Company

#038 From Culture Repair to Category Creation: Filip Keuppens on Leading Pickle Juice Company

In this insightful episode of Built for This , Carly Pepin sits down with Filip Keuppens , CEO of The Pickle Juice Company , to explore what it takes to transform a company from the inside out while b...

Apr 23, 2026

#037 From Homeless at 18 to SaaS Exit: Draven McConville’s Journey

#037 From Homeless at 18 to SaaS Exit: Draven McConville’s Journey

Carly Pepin sits down with Draven McConville , a technology entrepreneur who built and exited a global SaaS company after overcoming homelessness at just 18 years old. In this powerful episode of Buil...

Apr 23, 2026

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