Built For This Podcast
Episode 30 - From Napkin Sketch to Global Impact: Rethinking Logistics from First Principles with Sam Berman
In this thought-provoking episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Sam Berman, founder and CEO of LARC (Logistics Advanced Research Center), to explore how challenging deeply embedded industry assumptions can unlock real innovation.
Episode 29 - Leaving the Expected Life: How Richard Blank Built a Company by Choosing Authenticity
In this inspiring episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Richard Blank, entrepreneur and CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center, to explore the unconventional path that led him from Philadelphia to building a thriving business abroad.
Episode 29 - Leaving the Expected Life: How Richard Blank Built a Company by Choosing Authenticity
In this inspiring episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Richard Blank, entrepreneur and CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center, to explore the unconventional path that led him from Philadelphia to building a thriving business abroad.
Episode 28 - From Field Problems to Scalable Solutions: The Mindset of an Engineering CEO with Alfredo Dominguez
In this insightful episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Alfredo Dominguez, CEO of Velocity Artificial Lift Solutions, an engineering company dedicated to helping oil and energy producers operate more efficiently through practical, field-driven technologies.
Episode 27 - Designing for Human Behavior: How Spaces Shape the Way We Live and Work with Joy Lynskey
In this insightful episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Joy Lynskey, founder and CEO of Jewel Toned Interiors, an award-winning interior design studio known for creating people-centered environments that combine creativity, psychology, and purpose.
Episode 26 - You Are Only as Hot as Your Last Party: The Reality of Entertainment with Connor Treacy
In this candid episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Connor Treacy, a Los Angeles–based entrepreneur working at the crossroads of nightlife, music, culture, and business. Connor offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to stay relevant in the entertainment industry, where momentum is fleeting and yesterday’s success quickly fades.
Episode 25 - From $2.5 Million to 142 Countries: The E! Story and What Came After with Larry Namer
In this powerhouse episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with media pioneer Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television and chairman of multiple global media ventures, to unpack how a scrappy startup became a worldwide entertainment brand.
Episode 24 - The Art of Preventing Stupid with Matthew Davis: Building a 1000% Growth Law Firm Without Unforced Errors
What if explosive growth is not about taking bigger risks, but about refusing to make predictable mistakes?
In this episode of Built for This, 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 firms to earn a place on the Inc. 5000 list.
Episode 22 - The Ironman Suit for Manufacturing: AI, Systems, and Scale with Jason Wong
In this forward-thinking episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Jason Wong, award-winning packaging innovator and CEO of PackinDuck, to explore how technology, media, and manufacturing can combine to transform a traditional industry.
Episode 20 - Live Legendary: Scott Neil on Building a Brand That Outlives You
In this powerful episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Scott Neil, co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon and American Freedom Distillery, to explore what it truly takes to build a legacy brand designed to outlast its founders.
Episode 19 - From Spare Bedroom to Global Franchise: Michael Black on Building a Purpose-Driven Business
In this inspiring episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Michael Black, founder and CEO of Success Tutoring, one of the fastest-growing education franchises in Australia with a rapidly expanding global footprint.
Episode 18 - From MTV to Global Production: The Reality Behind Fashion Campaigns with Chantelle‑Shakila Tiagi
In this candid and eye-opening episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Chantelle-Shakila Tiagi, founder of TIAGI, a global creative production agency with offices in London, Los Angeles, and Mumbai.
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 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 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 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.
