# cottrell (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cottrell. Page: Feed: --- ## Pursuing Greatness: A Brother's Keeper _2026-08-10 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Brett Cottrell -- August 9, 2026 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19627926-pursuing-greatness-a-brother-s-keeper.mp3) ## [Harvardian Harangue Ep68 (Warsh, Oil, SP500, El-Sayed, DSA) by Dr. Paul Cottrell](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/paulcottrell156podcast/episodes/2026-08-08T09_08_23-07_00) _2026-08-08 · Dr. Paul Cottrell · Dr. Paul Cottrell_ Warsh, Oil, SP500, El-Sayed, DSA [Listen](https://paulcottrell156podcast.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-08T09_08_23-07_00.mp3?_=1786205641.17844654) ## Pursuing Greatnes: Humility _2026-08-06 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Brett Cottrell -- August 2, 2026 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19609626-pursuing-greatnes-humility.mp3) ## [Harvardian Harangue Ep64 (AI Bubble and NVIDIA) by Dr. Paul Cottrell](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/paulcottrell156podcast/episodes/2026-08-01T18_55_01-07_00) _2026-08-02 · Dr. Paul Cottrell · Dr. Paul Cottrell_ AI Bubble and NVIDIA [Listen](https://paulcottrell156podcast.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-01T18_55_01-07_00.mp3?_=1785635870.17838432) ## The Truth About Death & Taxes _2026-07-30 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Brett Cottrell -- July 26, 2026 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19576268-the-truth-about-death-taxes.mp3) ## Elements: Fellowship - What We Share _2026-07-21 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Brett Cottrell -- July 19, 2026 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19526915-elements-fellowship-what-we-share.mp3) ## Run The Race _2026-07-21 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Brian Shores -- July 12, 2026 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19526801-run-the-race.mp3) ## John 1 _2026-06-30 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Ben Cottrell -- June 21, 2026 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19426042-john-1.mp3) ## [Investors Judge You Before You Say a Word](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/building-founder-credibility-christine-blosdale) _2026-06-23 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Investors form their first judgment about you before you've said a word about your product. At the early stage they bet on the founder, not the idea, which makes the signal you send long before the pitch one of the most important things you can control. In episode 133, Lance Cottrell sits down with Christine Blosdale, the Expert Authority Coach, to turn personal branding into something practical… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/6a33128bffd75c2826de3690/1781732008166/133+Christine+Blosdale+interview.mp3) ## Jesus the Light of the World _2026-06-16 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Brett Cottrell -- June 14, 2024 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19356351-jesus-the-light-of-the-world.mp3) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Hx3lwAObAMbu) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## Failure, Faith, & Moving Mountains _2026-06-09 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Brett Cottrell -- June 7, 2026 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19320582-failure-faith-moving-mountains.mp3) ## Elemental: Sufficiency of Scripture _2026-06-02 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Brett Cottrell -- May 31, 2026 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19282920-elemental-sufficiency-of-scripture.mp3) ## [Stop Asking for Warm Intros First (They Come Last)](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/stop-asking-for-warm-introductions) _2026-06-02 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Warm introductions are the gold standard for getting investor meetings. But most founders chase them at the wrong time, and it actually hurts their raise. ## The Transfiguration _2026-05-26 · London First Baptist Church_ A Recorded Sermon from Bro Brett Cottrell -- May 24, 2026 [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/235383/episodes/19242995-the-transfiguration.mp3) ## [Friends & Family Round: How to Protect Your Relationships AND Raise Money](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/friends-and-family-round-done-right) _2026-05-19 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ The friends and family round is how most founders raise their first capital — but it's also where the most relationships get damaged. If you don't structure it right, you can accidentally screw over the people trying to help you, torpedo your next funding round, and make every family gathering awkward for years. In this episode, I break down exactly how to talk to your friends and family about… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/6a08f922b8fac85888b094c3/1778972991798/131+Friends+and+Family+update.mp3) ## [How to Build a Go-to-Market Engine That Makes Investors Pay Attention — with Javier Lozano Jr.](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/go-to-market-engine) _2026-04-14 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Most founders are doing "random acts of marketing" — a little LinkedIn, some ads, a blog here and there. Trying to be everywhere, succeeding nowhere. Javier Lozano Jr. was the CMO at Wrapmate during their run from ~$1M to over $20M in revenue and a $16M raise. His fix was counterintuitive: do less. Find the one channel showing signals, go all in, and master it before adding anything else. In this… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/69dd50c94bb67109030c6273/1776111992852/130+Javier+Lozano+interview+YouTube.mp3) ## [Your Product Won't Speak for Itself — Why Technical Founders Get Overlooked | Shayna Davis](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/your-product-wont-speak-for-itself-shayna-davis) _2026-03-24 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Most technical founders think their product will do the talking. It won't. Shayna Rattler-Davis has spent 15+ years helping leaders at companies like IBM, L'Oréal, and dozens of STEM startups learn how to show up with credibility in high-stakes environments. She hosts The Influence Economy Podcast (top 3% globally) and works with technical founders who are brilliant at building but struggle the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/69bdca1edeb04c144d433ec6/1774045872435/129+Shayna+Davis+interview+podcast.mp3) ## [Hockey Enforcer to $110M: Dave Burnett on Grit, Time, and Making AI See Your Startup](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/dave-burnett-startup-grit-ai-visibility) _2026-03-03 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Former hockey enforcer Dave Burnett took punches for a living, then helped build Achievers.com (sold for $110M), watched his own business go to zero twice, and came back both times. In this episode, we dig into why founders with non-traditional backgrounds often outperform the textbook startup playbook, how to make sure AI models actually know your startup exists, and a time management system… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/69a0e846675b5a62552c434c/1772153068879/128+Dave+Burnett+interview+podcast.mp3) ## [The 4 Filters: Why You Aren’t Fundable... Yet](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/not-fundable-yet) _2026-02-10 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Most founders think fundraising fails because of "bad luck." Usually, it fails because of simple physics. Fundraising is a sales funnel. If you have a structural leak at the top, no amount of "slick" pitching will produce a check at the bottom. In this episode, we pop the hood on pre-seed fundraising to look at the four filters your startup must pass before you even think about building a deck.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/69868f9abde5a87ad522fba7/1770426366348/127+Not+Fundable+...+Yet+Podcast.mp3) ## [The Investor Warm-Up Protocol: How to Turn Cold Investors into Warm Leads](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/investor-warm-up-protocol) _2026-01-23 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ If your first interaction with an investor is asking for money, you have already lost. Cold pitching investors has a success rate of nearly 0%. Warm introductions have a success rate of over 50%. The gap between those two numbers is where most fundraising rounds die. Most founders think they are stuck because they don't have a rich uncle or a deep network. The reality is: You just have the wrong… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/69702e03d4a9bc3753566c3a/1768959513619/126+warm+up+cold+investors+Podcast.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HBLE543P6Du0) _2026-01-23 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [The Super Connector System: David Homan on Building Relationships at the Speed of Trust](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/network-building-david-homan) _2025-11-20 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ 🛑 Stop Networking! Build Trust and Community to Fund Your Startup | David Homan Are you an introverted founder struggling to raise capital? Do you find most networking events to be a waste of time and purely transactional? Super connector, author, and composer David Homan reveals the systematic, high-integrity approach to connection that actually opens doors to investors, partners, and key… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/691b77744ca53047cd5c45fe/1763407922788/125+David+Homan+Interview+Podcast.mp3) ## [124. The 6 Startup Pitches Every Founder Needs](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/the-6-startup-pitches-every-founder-needs) _2025-08-26 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ The 6 Startup Pitches Every Founder Needs Most founders only create one pitch deck, and it costs them investors. In this video, I’ll show you the six pitches every startup founder needs to win funding. From your 3-minute competition pitch to your self-guided deck for investors to read on their own, each version has a specific purpose. Skip one, and you risk losing the deal. You’ll learn: ✅ Why… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/68acdac2efa70667e124858e/1756158688755/124+Podcast+six+pitches.mp3) ## [123. Founder/Market Fit: Your Startup’s Early-Stage Advantage](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/founder-market-fit) _2025-07-11 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Founder/Market Fit: Your Startup’s Early-Stage Advantage Stop guessing about “Founder–Market Fit.” In this episode I break down how investors spot it at the pre-seed stage— and what to do if you don’t have it yet. When founders enter a market they’ve never lived, credibility gaps, weak insight, and scarce access can stall everything from customer discovery to fundraising. I’ll show you: What… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/68702b1d9fd5523e81bcab4e/1752181564264/123+founder-markt+fit+Podcast.mp3) ## [122. How Founders Sabotage Themselves with ChatGPT](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/founders-sabotage-themselves-with-chatgpt) _2025-06-19 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Are you outsourcing your thinking to ChatGPT? That’s a fast track to sabotaging your startup. In this episode, I share two real conversations I had with founders who said they got their market size numbers from ChatGPT. That is a red flag for any investor. The problem is not that they used AI. The problem is that they didn’t understand what the answer meant or where it came from. I walk through… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/6851b1a959e3547a4ca4cb9a/1750184373148/122+brain+not+GPT+podcast.mp3) ## [121. The mindset shift that separates stalled founders from successful ones – David Neagle interview](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/121-david-neagle-interview) _2025-06-03 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Most founders don’t fail because of a bad idea. They fail because fear, doubt, and hesitation stop them before they ever really start. In this episode of Feel the Boot , I sit down with internationally recognized mindset coach David Neagle to talk about what keeps talented people stuck, and how to break free. We explore: Why so many founders never launch The mindset shift that drives real change… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/683b408404bc2b217a55282f/1748713634649/121+david_neagle+interview+with+ad+break.m4a) ## [120. Unlocking Startup Growth: Fundraising Strategies and Resilience Tips with Paulo Andrez](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/master-fundraising-and-resilience-paulo-andrez) _2025-05-01 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Unlocking Startup Growth: Fundraising Strategies and Resilience Tips with Paulo Andrez What separates the startups that raise capital and scale… from those that stall out? In this episode of Feel the Boot , I sit down with Paulo Andrez—angel investor, serial founder, and startup turnaround specialist—to talk about the real challenges early-stage founders face. We dig into: • Why most founders… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/681167342e699d6fd37b9ba5/1745971040986/120+Paulo+Andrez+podcast.m4a) ## [119. Pre-Sell Before You Build: Avoid Costly Startup Mistakes — with David Hirschfeld](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/sell-before-you-build-david-hirschfeld) _2025-04-10 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Pre-Sell Before You Build: Avoid Costly Startup Mistakes — with David Hirschfeld Most startups fail because they build something no one wants. In this episode of Feel the Boot , I talk with David Hirschfeld , founder of Tekyz and creator of the Launch First method, about how to flip the script and pre-sell your product before you build it . We explore how high-fidelity mockups , early customer… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/67f5b9203f21cf04b8294436/1744157113256/119+Podcast+David+Hirshfeld.mp3) ## [118. Avoid These Startup Finance Mistakes — Insights from a Fractional CFO](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/118-startup-finance-josh-aharonoff) _2025-03-27 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Avoid These Startup Finance Mistakes — Insights from a Fractional CFO Most founders ignore finance until it becomes a problem—don’t be that founder. In this episode of Feel the Boot , I sit down with Josh Aharonoff , a fractional CFO who works with fast-growing startups to get their financials investor-ready. We talk about common finance mistakes, when to hire help, and what investors expect from… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/67e43dfa0a71c46ee98ab904/1743011406383/118+Podcast+Josh+Aharonoff+interview.mp3) ## [117. Cold Start Your Startup Pitch: Hook Investors from the First Second](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/cold-start-your-pitch) _2025-02-10 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ 🔥 Your Pitch is Losing Investors in the First 5 Seconds—Here’s How to Fix It! Most founders waste the most critical part of their pitch—the opening. Investors remember the first and last things you say. But instead of making an impact, most founders start with: “Hi, I’m \[name\], CEO of \[company\]…” 🚨 That’s a HUGE mistake. In this episode of Feel the Boot , I show you how to cold start your pitch… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/67a7e9e7a7711d770967e26b/1739057654410/117+Cold+start+your+pitch+Podcast.mp3) ## [116. Fear is the Startup Killer: How to Overcome It and Get Started](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/fear-is-the-startup-killer) _2025-01-17 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ What’s stopping you from starting your dream business? For most people, it’s fear. Fear of failure, financial loss, looking foolish—or even fear of success. In this episode, we break down the most common fears entrepreneurs face and share actionable strategies to overcome them. Learn how to: ✅ Do the research that calms fear of the unknown. ✅ Test your idea with quick, low-cost experiments. ✅… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/6789b78c83c3b748556d5743/1737078688147/116+Fear+is+the+startup+killer+Podcast.mp3) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QzxpwwkVdNsO) _2025-01-17 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [115. Why Startup Plans Fail (and Why That’s Okay)](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/why-startup-plans-fail-and-why-thats-okay) _2025-01-01 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Why Startup Plans Fail (and Why That’s Okay) Welcome to Feel the Boot, the science of startups! In this episode, host I share three insightful sayings about planning and their relevance to startups. Using quotes from Dwight D. Eisenhower, Helmuth von Moltke, and Mike Tyson, I discuss the importance of planning and adaptability when facing unexpected challenges. Learn how to navigate the twists and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/6775c0027058c14a03643a78/1735770130479/115+plans+and+planning+podcast.mp3) ## [114. Building Products Right: Essential Advice for Early-Stage Founders by Chad Perry](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/better-product-development-chad-perry) _2024-12-20 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ Building Products Right: Essential Advice for Early-Stage Founders by Chad Perry 🚀 Building a tech product as a non-technical founder can feel like a daunting challenge. Should you hire a developer? Outsource? What about mockups, tech stacks, and budgets? 😰 In this episode of Feel the Boot , I sit down with fractional CTO Chad Perry, who’s worked with countless early-stage startups to navigate… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/6764b1460dcd09641e1ab65c/1734652343732/114+Chad+Perry+Interview+Podcast.mp3) ## [113. Effective Team Building and Self-Management for Founders – Emily Hawkins Interview](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/from-doer-to-leader) _2024-11-13 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ In this episode of Feel the Boot , I sit down with leadership expert Emily Hawkins to tackle one of the biggest challenges founders face: effective team management. 🚀 Whether you’re a new founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, this conversation dives deep into the soft skills that are often overlooked but are crucial for scaling your business. Emily shares her journey from a corporate career to… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/6733f96573a513543365c7bf/1731459487986/113+Podcast+Emily+Hawkins+Interview.mp3) ## [112. Go Niche or Go Home: Why Your Startup Needs a Narrow Initial Market (and How to Pick One)](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/112-go-niche-or-go-home) _2024-10-17 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ In this episode of 'Feel the Boot,' host Lance Cottrell delves into the strategic importance of targeting a niche market for startup success. He guides early-stage founders through the crucial process of focusing on specific customer segments that resonate with their products, illustrating how this can significantly improve customer acquisition and product development. Lance shares practical… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/670eef603d74086a79359ce8/1729032046903/112+Podcast+Go+Niche+or+Go+Home.mp3) ## [111. Freemium Business Models: The Good, the Bad, and an Alternative You Should Consider](https://www.feeltheboot.com/blog/freemium-good-bad-and-an-alternative) _2024-09-24 · Lance Cottrell · Feel the Boot_ The freemium business model is popular, but is it right for your startup? In this video, I break down how freemium works, common mistakes founders make, and why it often leads to revenue problems. We’ll also explore an alternative approach—the reverse freemium model—that could be a better fit for your business. Ideal for early-stage founders, this video provides valuable insights and practical… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/feel_the_boot___the_science/static1.squarespace.com/static/62101fa71e5c672c42ae55f0/t/66f20471e379db553060641c/1727136896740/111+Podcast+Freemium.mp3)