Episodes 57
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since May 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

DissedMedia: A Startup Story is a podcast that chronicles the start of DissedMedia and takes listeners along for the journey starting from the first week the company was founded. This podcast is about what a founder goes through trying to start a business and is meant to be a learning tool for anyone interested in starting a business of their own. Listen as founder Ben Olmos and his co-founding board work to take DissedMedia from concept to reality.

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S4E57 # 57 Aaron Witnish 30 Days of Content in 30 Minutes

Apr 15, 2026 52m

Most business owners know they need to show up on social media. The problem? They don't know where to start, they're afraid of the camera, and they don't have time to create content every day. Aaron…

S56E56 # 56 Chanda Coston - From Burnout to Business: How Women Are Rebuilding on Their Own Terms

Apr 11, 2026 49m

What does it actually take to walk away from a career that looks successful on paper and build something that feels purposeful? Chanda Coston knows that moment well, and she has made it her mission…

S4E55 #55 Tyus Shivers: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Capital Raising, Business Systems & the IPO Process

Apr 06, 2026 1h 6m

What if the fastest path to generational wealth is not launching a startup, but acquiring one? In this episode, Tyrus Shivers breaks down entrepreneurship through acquisition and why serious founders…

S4E54 #54 Jeremy Yang: How to Build a Business from Nothing, Lessons from Media Buying Expert

Mar 31, 2026 1h 3m

What does it take to walk away from a six-figure income, start over from scratch, and build a thriving ad agency from nothing? In this episode of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, Ben Olmos sits down…

S4E53 # 53 We Pivoted, Went All-In on YouTube, and Changed the Economics of Our Business

Mar 27, 2026 42m

What do you do when the content is good… but the growth is not there? In this raw update, I break down the strategic pivot that is reshaping DissedMedia from a blog-first platform into a video-driven…

S4E52 #52 Amber Gaige: Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Fast)

Mar 23, 2026 55m

What if your marketing has been speaking to the wrong customer all along? In this episode of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, founder Ben Olmos sits down with Amber Gaige, founder and chief marketing…

S51E51 # 51 Abi Asija From $5,000 to 7 Figures: How Buying Dirt Built a Real Business

Mar 16, 2026 56m

Most people overlook raw land as a real estate investment. No utilities, no structures, no obvious appeal. Abi Asija saw something different. Starting with just $5,000, no debt, and a strategy most…

S4E50 #50 Tina Dietz: The $2 Billion Audiobook Boom Most Entrepreneurs Are Ignoring

Mar 12, 2026 59m

The audiobook industry just crossed $2 billion in U.S. revenue and is projected to double. So why are most entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, and podcast hosts still sleeping on it? In this…

S4E49 Episode 49 | Robert Siciliano: Protecting Your Business From Cyber Attacks and Data Theft

Mar 11, 2026 56m

Is your business one phishing email away from a devastating data breach? In this episode, cybersecurity expert and bestselling author Robert Siciliano breaks down exactly how today's hackers,…

S4E48 Ep 48 Nathan Gwilliam: He Built the Platform That Replaces Every Tool Podcasters Are Paying For

Mar 06, 2026 1h 19m

What if you could run your entire podcast; recording, editing, repurposing, publishing, and monetizing, from one platform, for less than the cost of a single tool you're already paying for? In this…

S4E47 Ep. 47 | Legal Mistakes That Kill Businesses ft. Bobby Klinck – Harvard Attorney & Founder of Plainly Legal

Mar 02, 2026 1h 19m

Most entrepreneurs don't think about legal protection until it's too late, and by then, it can cost them everything. In this episode of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, we sit down with Bobby Klinck, a…

S4E46 Episode 46 Tom DuFore How to Franchise Your Business (Without Destroying Your Brand)

Feb 25, 2026 55m

How to Franchise Your Business (Without Destroying Your Brand) With Dr. Tom DuFore | Big Sky Franchise Team Franchising your business can unlock national expansion, recurring royalty revenue, and…

S4E45 Episode 45 Kevin Rice Startup Lessons and Executive Work-Life Balance

Feb 22, 2026 45m

What happens after the startup exit? In Episode 45, Kevin Rice shares the real story behind scaling a digital agency to 250 employees, navigating high-pressure Fortune 500 clients, surviving a…

S4E44 Episode 44 April Palmer On The Entrepreneurial Mindset That Wins

Feb 16, 2026 54m

What does it really take to build an entrepreneurial mindset, and how do you actually apply it when figuring out how to start a consulting business that generates real revenue? In this episode, April…

S4E43 Episode 43: Kunal Bhasin How Smart Founders Protect Cash Flow and Extend Runway

Feb 10, 2026 33m

Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business, and mismanaging it is one of the fastest ways founders lose control of their runway. In this episode of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, we sit down with…

S4E42 Episode 42: How Lindsay Pinchuk Built and Sold a Seven-Figure Community-Driven Brand

Feb 02, 2026 49m

What does it really take to achieve bootstrapped business growth, without venture capital, hype, or chasing every new marketing trend? In this episode of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, Ben sits down…

S4E41 Episode 41: Mark Dulaney on Ownership, Urgency, and Reinventing Your Life

Jan 26, 2026 55m

What if mediocrity isn’t your ceiling but a choice you’re unconsciously making? In this powerful and deeply honest episode of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, host Ben sits down with Mark Dulaney to…

S4E40 Episode 40: CPG Funding Solutions with Emily Reeves - How to Secure Working Capital for Retail Growth

Jan 18, 2026 42m

Struggling to fund your CPG business as you scale into major retailers like Walmart and Target? Emily Reeves, VP of Capital Solutions at Bridge Marketplace, reveals how consumer product founders can…

S4E39 Episode 39: Brian Samson on How Nearshoring Can Transform Your Startup

Jan 05, 2026 1h 1m

Nearshoring can be the difference between a startup that crawls and a startup that ships. In Episode 39 of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, Ben Olmos sits down with Brian Samson, founder of Plug…

S3E38 Episode 38: Dylan McDonnell on Building Foodini and The Future of Food Transparency

Dec 27, 2025 48m

What if half the country could not safely eat at most restaurants and no one was talking about it? In this episode of DissedMedia: A Startup Story, we sit down with Dylan McDonnell, founder of…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does DissedMedia: A Startup Story have?

DissedMedia: A Startup Story has published 57 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is DissedMedia: A Startup Story still active?

DissedMedia: A Startup Story is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 51m.

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