Patent attorney Austin , with 700+ US patents secured, reveals what kills patent rights before founders ever file. One social media post, one Kickstarter launch, one ChatGPT prompt could cost you everything.

In this episode, Austin breaks down what makes an invention patentable, how patent pending status protects you while you monetize, and the real cost of filing. You'll also get his counterintuitive strategy for controlling your market once your patent is approved. Perfect for startup founders and product-based entrepreneurs ready to treat intellectual property as the business asset it truly is.

CEO sales coaching expert Christopher Filipiak exposes the costly mistake founder-led businesses make when they hire salespeople before mastering revenue generation themselves. After working with 150+ companies, Christopher identified a pattern: CEOs avoid the one role where they hold the most leverage.

In this episode of Play Big Faster, he unpacks the founder-to-CEO sales transition, the $400K price tag of a failed sales hire, and why business development coaching for executives starts with mindset, not tactics. Christopher reframes sales as an act of service shifting from fear-based "get energy" to purpose-driven "give energy" — and shares the sales readiness framework every entrepreneur needs before scaling a team.

Corporate breakup coach Nadja Fromm turned 20 years of marketing executive experience into a thriving business—and she's sharing the exact playbook with you. If leaving corporate to start a business feels overwhelming, this conversation cuts through the noise. Nadja breaks down how to plan your exit strategically, build a financial runway that actually covers startup costs, and lay the marketing foundations that attract your first clients. You'll walk away knowing how to identify your zone of genius, niche down with precision, and craft messaging so clear your audience can repeat it back.

This episode is built for entrepreneurs and aspiring founders ready to stop running away from a job and start running toward a business that lasts.