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Episode 17 - Modernizing Without Burning Out: A Smarter Way to Build Tech Companies with Matt Dorman

In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Matt Dorman, co-founder and president of Endeavor, a digital solutions agency that helps manufacturers and enterprise organizations modernize outdated websites, CMS platforms, and digital infrastructure.

Episode 16 - Commerce Is Culture: Inside a Family Business Built to Last with Armen Alajian

In this thoughtful and deeply grounded episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Armen Alajian, co-owner of ARTO Brick & Tile, a California-based, family-founded company known for its handcrafted architectural surfaces and timeless design.

Episode 15 - What It Really Takes to Bring a Historic Business Back to Life with Brian and Sally Krichbaum

In this meaningful episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Brian and Sally Krichbaum, the owners and stewards of Gilbert Chocolates, a historic chocolate company founded in 1893 and deeply rooted in the community of Jackson, Michigan.

Episode 14 - Angelo D’Amico on Building Companies Where People Actually Want to Show Up

In this thoughtful and grounding episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Angelo D’Amico, President and CEO of a global manufacturing company based in Ontario, Canada, generating more than $25 million in annual sales.

Episode 13 - Mastery Over Ego: How Don “The Dragon” Wilson Built Two Legendary Careers

In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Don “The Dragon” Wilson, one of the most accomplished kickboxers in history and a prolific action film star whose career spans over four decades.

Episode 12 - Saving Cinema One Disc at a Time: Inside the World of Film Collectors with Claudio Ulrich

In this thoughtful and nostalgic episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Claudio Ulrich, a veteran film licensing and distribution expert with more than 30 years in the industry and the founder of Focus Media.

Episode 11 - Teaching Potential, Not Standards: How Carlos Lauchu Reimagined Education

In this inspiring episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Carlos Lauchu, a nationally recognized STEM education leader with more than 25 years of experience reshaping how students learn science and technology.

Episode 10 - Delete Your Meetings: How Erik Braund Is Rebuilding Work for Humans

In this refreshing and thought-provoking episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Erik Braund, founder and CEO of Katmai, a virtual office platform built around one bold idea: work should feel human again.

Episode 9 - From Fight-or-Flight to Fortress: Jarrod Adreon on Building Businesses That Survive Anything

In this powerful episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Jarrod Adreon, a behind-the-scenes operator who has helped build and scale companies generating over $100 million annually, all without chasing visibility, titles, or personal branding.

Episode 8 - Cashflow, Culture, and Common Sense: Lessons from 50 Years in Business with Charles Read

In this episode of Built for This, Carly sits down with Charles Read, founder of GetPayroll, decorated Marine veteran, CPA, and author of The Payroll Book: A Guide for Small Businesses and Startups.

Episode 7 - Built on Grit and Heart: How Joseph Merhi Created a Hollywood Powerhouse

In this inspiring episode of Built for This, Carly sits down with Joseph Merhi, the Syrian-born filmmaker and entrepreneur who co-founded PM Entertainment alongside her father, Rick Pepin.

Episode 6 - Built Tough: How Roggen Frick Turned Burnout into a Blueprint for Growth

In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Roggen Frick, founder of Bear Ironworks, a Colorado-based manufacturing company redefining what it means to be “by contractors, for contractors.”

Episode 5 - When AI Threatened His Business, Wes Towers Doubled Down on Humanity

In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, a Melbourne-based digital agency helping construction and trade businesses grow online.

Episode 4 - Fake It Till You Make It — Then Systemize It: Lessons from Niv Davidovich, a Reluctant Entrepreneur

In this heartfelt and deeply grounded episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Niv Davidovich, seasoned litigator and founder of Davidovich Law Firm in Los Angeles.

Episode 3 - Chasing Excellence: Leadership, Purpose and Innovation with Kevin LaRosa

In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with her cousin — and world-renowned aerial coordinator and stunt pilot — Kevin “K2” LaRosa, whose credits include Top Gun: Maverick, Iron Man, Transformers, Devotion, and more than 100 major motion pictures.

Episode 2 - Purpose Meets Profit: How Nichole Daher Built the First Autism Therapy Franchise in America

In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Nichole Daher, founder and CEO of Success on the Spectrum, the first autism therapy franchise in the United States — now with over 70 clinics across 18 states.

Episode 1 - The Reluctant Entrepreneur: How Mike Konrad Built Success by Putting Purpose First

In this episode, Carly Pepin sits down with Mike Konrad, founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies, to explore the unexpected lessons that come with entrepreneurship.

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