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builders from business.com

builders from business.com

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 Welcome to builders — where John Busby interviews business leaders, changemakers and investors on scaling your business, navigating your career and building great brands. Guests include the co-inventor of Siri, the first business leader of Xbox, and first-time startup CEOs. At builders you'll get insights from others to apply to your own business or career. Subscribe today — for whatever business you're building. This is builders from business.com.Copyright John Busby Careers Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Success
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  • Do You Have A Good 401(k) Plan? With 401(k) Forensic Consultant Paul Sippil

    Do You Have A Good 401(k) Plan? With 401(k) Forensic Consultant Paul Sippil
    Jan 23 2026
    On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Paul Sippil, a registered investment advisor and 401(k) forensic consultant, to unpack how retirement plans really work, and why most employees and employers are paying more than they should. Paul explains what a 401(k) actually is, how fees quietly erode long-term savings, and why transparency in plan design and advisor compensation matters more than most people realize. The conversation also explores investment strategies beyond traditional index funds, best practices for early and mid-career investors, and Paul’s broader mission to bring transparency to complex systems.

    Paul and John discuss:
    01:26 – What a 401(k) really is (and how it differs from an IRA)
    05:43 – How to tell if you have a good or bad 401(k) plan
    09:58 – Advisors, administrators, and where hidden fees come from
    14:50 – Paul’s path to becoming a 401(k) forensic consultant
    19:55 – Best practices for early-career investors
    31:22 – Paul’s community dining initiative and food system transparency

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    👉 Explore Paul’s website: www.paulsippil.com

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    34 mins
  • The Uncertainty Advantage with Scott Stirrett, Founder of Venture for Canada

    The Uncertainty Advantage with Scott Stirrett, Founder of Venture for Canada
    Dec 16 2025
    On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Scott Stirrett, founder of Venture for Canada and author of The Uncertainty Advantage, to talk about what it really takes to build a meaningful career in an era defined by rapid change. Scott breaks down why young professionals must learn to embrace uncertainty, take smart risks, and focus on developing adaptable, useful skills rather than chasing rigid career plans. He also opens up about his mental health journey, how travel builds adaptability, and why pursuing multiple ventures can be a strength, not a distraction.

    Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀

    👉 Get Scott’s book The Uncertainty Advantage:
    https://www.amazon.com/Uncertainty-Advantage-Launching-Career-Change/dp/1459753224👉 Follow Scott’s Substack:
    https://substack.com/@scottstirrett

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    Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.🎧

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    https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page📺

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    30 mins
  • Scaling Brands with Jason Weinberger, Co-Founder of Mother Bear Agency

    Scaling Brands with Jason Weinberger, Co-Founder of Mother Bear Agency
    Dec 2 2025
    On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Jason Weinberger, Co-Founder & CRO of Mother Bear Agency, to talk about what it really takes to scale a brand in 2025. Jason breaks down why an integrated, holistic approach to marketing outperforms one-off tactics. He also shares his journey from copywriter to leading major campaigns, the lessons he’s carried into building Mother Bear, and how AI is transforming the way modern marketing teams operate. The conversation covers everything from performance creative to data-driven PR to the challenges marketers face in an era of platform changes and signal loss.

    Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone you want to see leveled-up with you. 🚀

    👉 Explore Mother Bear Agency: https://motherbear.agency/

    🚀 Join business.com+: https://bit.ly/business-com-plus

    Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.

    🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page 📺

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    27 mins
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