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About This Podcast
Where vision meets execution and legacy begins.
Built For This is the podcast for founders, business owners, C-Suite Executives, and vision-driven leaders who know their business isn’t just what they do, it’s an extension of who they are.
Hosted by business strategist and human behavior specialist Carly Pepin, each episode dives into candid, intelligent conversations with high-performing business owners and executives. These are the real stories behind growth: the pivotal moments, the internal shifts, the strategic moves, and the unseen pressure that comes with building something that lasts.
With a sharp eye for strategy and a deep understanding of human behavior, Carly brings out the clarity, conviction, and contradictions that drive exceptional leadership. You’ll hear what’s working, what’s not, and what it actually takes to grow a business without losing yourself in the process.
This is where business and personal development meet: honest, direct, and built to bring life to your vision.
Whether you’re growing your next big thing or recalibrating to get back on track, Built For This is your space to think, build, and lead with purpose.
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Recent Episodes
From Two Employees to 75: Building a True Dream Team with Sarah Boyd
In this candid episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Sarah Boyd, Co-CEO and CRO of The Digital Dept., to explore what it really takes to scale a business beyond your own capacity and…
From Chaos to Clarity with Jackson Calame: The 6 Avatars Every Business Must Build For
In this strategic episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Jackson Calame, entrepreneur and growth strategist, to unpack why so many businesses struggle to scale despite having strong…
From Culture Repair to Category Creation: Filip Keuppens on Leading Pickle Juice Company
In this insightful episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Filip Keuppens, CEO of The Pickle Juice Company, to explore what it takes to transform a company from the inside out while…
From Homeless at 18 to SaaS Exit: Draven McConville’s Journey
In this powerful episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Draven McConville, a technology entrepreneur who built and exited a global SaaS company after overcoming homelessness at just 18…
Raising Leaders in a Distracted World: Krissy Webb’s Mission
In this impactful episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Krissy Webb, co-founder and executive director of Student ACES, a nonprofit dedicated to developing young leaders through…
Starting Over at 40: Glenn Poulos on Rebuilding After Losing It All
In this powerful episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Glenn Poulos, a seasoned entrepreneur who has built, scaled, and exited multiple companies across industries, only to lose it…
Build Systems Early: Lessons from Scaling to $40M ARR with Sean Griffith
In this practical and insight-packed episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Sean Griffith, founder of Truffle, an AI-powered hiring platform built to solve one of the biggest…
Progress Over Perfection: The Truth About Scaling a Service Business with Chris McManus
In this raw and practical episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Chris McManus, founder of GC Landscaping Inc., who scaled his business from mowing lawns to a multi-million-dollar…
Built Through Mistakes: What It Really Takes to Grow a Business with Dave Gulas
In this honest and practical episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Dave Gulas, co-founder of EZDC 3PL and host of the Beyond Fulfillment podcast, to explore what it really takes to…
From Coachella to TikTok Shop: Where Live Content Is Headed Next with John Petrocelli
In this forward-looking episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with John Petrocelli, livestream pioneer and CEO of Bulldog Digital Media, to explore how live content has evolved into one of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Master Builder Mindset: Turning Setbacks Into Momentum with Lance Cayko
In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with multi-passionate entrepreneur and architect Lance Cayko to unpack what it truly means to build something that endures. Lance shares how…
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…
The Artist’s Way of Doing Business with Sal Salcedo
In this soulful and expansive episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Sal Salcedo, renowned hair artist, educator, and founder of Nova Arts Salon. What begins as a conversation about…
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Built for This has published 41 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.
Built for This is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 1h.
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