This Is What Serious Entrepreneurs Do Differently | The Kronos Group Podcast #289
Release Date: 01/03/2026
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In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, host Jerry Brazie sits down with serial entrepreneur and investor Jordan Solender to talk about founder extraction, breaking bottlenecks, and building the systems that let a business scale beyond the founder. Check out Jordan's business here: Jordan has built and exited multiple companies—including an eight‑figure exit in 2023—and now focuses on helping founder‑led businesses move from “everything runs through me” to true ownership. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why entrepreneurs are natural...
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This Is What Serious Entrepreneurs Do Differently | The Kronos Group Podcast #289
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What does it actually take to build a real business? In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie and Matt Floyd have a raw, unscripted conversation about what most entrepreneurs never hear — the real work, pressure, accountability, and sacrifice required to build and scale a company. This episode breaks down: Why “halfway in” guarantees failure The reality behind hustle culture and influencer advice What true accountability looks like between partners and teams Why most businesses stall without peer feedback How peer advisory groups accelerate...
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Why Most Business Problems Aren’t Real Problems ft. Dennis Meador | The Kronos Group Podcast #287
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In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie sits down with Dennis “DM” Meador, founder of the Legal Podcast Network, for one of the most honest and perspective-shifting conversations we’ve had on the show. This isn’t a surface-level business discussion. It’s a deep dive into how lived experience, hardship, and perspective shape better leaders — and why peer advisory groups play such a critical role in entrepreneurial growth. Dennis shares his story of growing up in unstable environments, learning survival skills early in life, and how those experiences translated into...
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How AI Is Changing the Future of Fashion and Sustainability ft. Anya Cheng | TKG Podcast #281
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What if you could stop wasting time shopping, stop doing laundry, and still look incredible every day? This week on The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie sits down with Anya Cheng, the founder and CEO of Taelor Style — an AI-powered menswear rental and styling service changing the way busy men dress. Anya and Jerry dive deep into: How Taelor Style uses AI to predict fashion preferences and eliminate overproduction The real story behind building a startup from the ground up (and the truth about imposter syndrome) The future of fashion, tech, and entrepreneurship in the AI era It’s an...
info_outlineWhat does it actually take to build a real business?
In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie and Matt Floyd have a raw, unscripted conversation about what most entrepreneurs never hear — the real work, pressure, accountability, and sacrifice required to build and scale a company.
This episode breaks down:
- Why “halfway in” guarantees failure
- The reality behind hustle culture and influencer advice
- What true accountability looks like between partners and teams
- Why most businesses stall without peer feedback
- How peer advisory groups accelerate smarter decisions
- What it really takes to grow a business from $1M–$25M in revenue
This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses.
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