Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast

About Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast

Founders Mindset Unfiltered dives deep into the real stories behind the startup grind. Hosted with honesty and curiosity, this podcast brings in early-stage entrepreneurs to share their unfiltered journeys,raw struggles, breakthrough moments, and the lessons learned while building their businesses from the ground up. Whether you're just starting out or knee-deep in your startup hustle, each episode delivers relatable, no-fluff conversations that aim to inspire, educate, and connect founders who are in the trenches. This is the podcast for those who want the truth behind the headlines-straight

Publisher

Founders Mindset Unfiltered Podcast

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jun 2025

Latest episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Sept 2026

   How to Stop Bleeding Profits in Your Restaurant | Shane Stephen Stagg | Ex Private Chef | Founders Mindset Unfiltered

   Follow Shane Stephen Stagg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shanestagg/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-stephen-stagg-502911314/ Culinary Systems Global Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culinary.systems.global/ Website: https://www.culinarysystemsglobal.com/ More about Culinary Systems Global Below In this episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, host Albert sits down with Shane Stephen Stagg, culinary consultant and founder of Culinary Systems Global. With over a decade of experience in high-pressure kitchen environments from Hilton Hotels to managing culinary operations for Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) families, Shane breaks down the operational flaws, profit leaks, and management mistakes that plague the hospitality industry. Shane shares how turning a blind eye to food wastage, poor procurement systems, and weak portion control can wipe out thousands in revenue each month. He breaks down how structured culinary systems, clear leadership, and smarter operational strategies can improve efficiency, protect margins, and set up hospitality businesses for sustainable, long-term success. Key Topics Covered: - Reality vs. Hollywood tropes in professional kitchens (Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, The Bear). - Navigating kitchen hierarchy, high-pressure environments, and mental health in hospitality. - How a 900kg carrot ordering blunder taught Shane the ultimate lesson in operational management. - The hidden cost of food wastage, voids, and broken procurement systems. - Practical strategies to fix inventory depletion, manage portion control, and boost profit margins. - Transitioning from a professional chef to cooking for UHNW families and yacht owners. - Financial mindset shifts: moving from high spending to reinvesting and building long-term wealth. - How Culinary Systems Global helps restaurants eliminate waste and optimize back-of-house operations. About Culinary Systems Global Protecting Profit. Strengthening Systems. Building Better Food Businesses. CSG specialises in helping food businesses identify operational inefficiencies, improve stock and costing systems, strengthen financial control and uncover opportunities to protect and maximise profit. Follow us on Socials: Instagram: / foundersmindsetunfiltered Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jaATPG... TikTok: / foundermindsetpodcast Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:13 - Behind the Scenes: Pressure & Culture in Professional Kitchens 00:02:37 - Starting at Age 15: The Hilton Apprenticeship & Early Regrets 00:06:33 - Debunking Kitchen Tropes: The Reality of TV vs. Real Life 00:09:23 - Managing Pressure, Efficiency, and Knowing Which Corners to Cut 00:11:03 - Shifting Pressure: From Busy Saturday Services to Solopreneurship 00:13:33 - Diversity, Camaraderie, and Hierarchy Behind the Scenes 00:15:04 - The 1,000kg Carrot Ordering Mistake & Key Operational Lessons 00:17:48 - The Best Advice: Be a Sponge, Listen, and Absorb Everything 00:18:50 - The Hidden Cost of Food Wastage and Voids in Hospitality 00:20:47 - Step-by-Step Solutions: Procurement Systems & Portion Control 00:24:40 - Great Chef vs. Good Business Owner: Balancing Passion & Strategy 00:26:13 - Lessons Learned from Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) Clients 00:27:41 - The Truth About Cooking for Billionaires, Celebrities & Yacht Owners 00:29:33 - High Earnings & Financial Mindset Shifts: Spending vs. Saving 00:31:10 - Founding Culinary Systems Global: Solving Back-of-House Inefficiencies 00:34:33 - Why Relying on Systems is Better Than Relying on One Person 00:35:49 - Rapid Fire Round: Scares, Working Hours & Biggest Wins 00:39:56 - Expanding Internationally & Outro

2. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Money vs Creative Freedom: The Shocking Answer Every Founder Needs to Hear & The "The Right Time" - Trap Thats Keeping You Broke and Anxious

   Follow King Davies Dogbe X - https://x.com/kingdaviesdogbe?s=21Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kingdaviesdogbe/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdaviesdogbe?_t=ZG-8tDDrHAi3Xs&_r=1Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingdaviesdogbeFacebook - facebook.com/share/19U8wHAsSF/?mibextid=wwXIfrYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingdaviesdogbeAre you truly ready to sacrifice everything for your dreams? In this powerful episode of Founders Mindset Unfiltered, we sit down with award-winning actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur King Davies Osazenomwen Notie Dogbe. From starting out on the streets of Vicenza at age 12 to earning a Master’s in Screen Acting, King’s path is a masterclass in resilience, obsession, and unwavering faith.In this raw and unfiltered conversation, King peels back the glamour of the entertainment industry to expose the brutal realities behind the scenes - the paranoia, the tearful nights, and the crushing weight of major role rejections. He discusses shifting his identity from just an actor to a creator by launching his own production house, Dupe Origin Productions, to stop waiting for roles and start calling his own shots.Deeply rooted in his African heritage, King shares the incredible, harrowing survival story of his single mother, Mrs. Dupe Okunday, whose journey across Libya and Europe inspired his viral theater pieces and award-winning short film In the Shadow 75. Tune in to discover what it takes to survive the networking game, navigate family legacy, use the Lee Strasberg method of acting, and harness the psychological power of manifestation to chase an Academy Award.Don't miss this blueprint on what it takes to build a legacy when failure is not an option.Hit that Like button, Subscribe, and turn on Notifications! New episodes drop every Wednesday.Follow us on Socials:Instagram: / foundersmindsetunfiltered Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jaATPG...TikTok: / foundermindsetpodcastChapters 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:15 - Actor vs. Creator Mindset 00:03:40 - Finding Passion on the Streets of Vicenza 00:05:12 - The Obsession and Madness Required for Success 00:06:54 - Facing the Inner Demons of Acting Paranoia 00:08:25 - Dealing with Big Audition Rejections 00:10:13 - Discipline and Refusing to Quit 00:11:53 - Talent vs. Who You Know: The Truth About Nepotism 00:13:59 - Sacrificing a Social Life to Focus on the Craft 00:15:43 - Growing Up in a Family with 15 Wives 00:18:20 - Overcoming Outside Noise and Finding Spiritual Guidance 00:19:20 - The Incredible Resilience of Mrs. Dupe Okunday 00:22:27 - Creating the Award-Winning Film 'In the Shadow 75' 00:25:34 - Launching Dupe Origin Productions to Tell Real Stories 00:27:53 - Securing Private Capital and Saving for Equipment 00:29:03 - Advice to Young Filmmakers: Are You Willing to Cry? 00:31:44 - Balancing Entrepreneurship and Acting 00:38:58 - Is University Actually Worth the Financial Investment? 00:34:07 - Mastering the Lee Strasberg Method Acting Process 00:36:27 - Drawing the Line on Reliving Painful Memories 00:38:31 - The Power of Biblical and Psychological Manifestation 00:40:41 - Why Waiting for the "Right Time" is a Trap 00:41:35 - Rapid Fire Questions 00:43:03 - What's Next for Dupe Origin Productions? 00:44:37 - A Final Message of Gratitude to an Inspiring Mother 00:45:26 - Closing Remarks and Audience Support

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   UK’s No. 1 Body Language Expert Reveals the 7 Universal Facial Expressions You Can’t Fake And The Hidden Body Language Mistake Killing Your Sales Pitches! Darren Stanton | Founders Mindset Unfiltered

   Follow Darren Stanton X - @darrenstanton Instagram - tvhumanliedetector1 TikTok - tvhumanliedetector Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/19N2Z3qTdo/?mibextid=wwXIfr Welcome to another unfiltered episode of the Founders Mindset Unfiltered podcast! Whether you are pitching to major investors, hiring top-tier talent, or trying to close a high-stakes deal, understanding human behavior is the ultimate business superpower. In this episode, we sit down with the UK’s leading body language expert and "Human Lie Detector," Darren Stanton. Drawing from his 22 years of experience in the police force and his extensive background analyzing politicians, royals, and celebrities on networks like ITV and Amazon Prime, Darren breaks down how founders can leverage behavioral psychology to accelerate their business goals. We dive deep into the micro-expressions that reveal a client’s true thoughts, how to master hand gestures and tone to command any room, and the truth behind why traditional tools like polygraph tests fail. Darren also reveals the core psychological differences that separate the top 3% of successful entrepreneurs from the rest, sharing actionable insights from his book Project Jam Jar. Tune in to discover how to read inconsistencies in communication, avoid the traps of a "bad hire", and protect your business from deception. New episodes drop every two weeks on Wednesdays at 5:00 AM! Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an interview. Follow us on Socials: Instagram: / foundersmindsetunfiltered Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jaATPG... TikTok: / foundermindsetpodcast Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:54 - Meet the Human Lie Detector: First Impressions 00:04:16 - Authentic Pitching: Showing Passion Without Being Overbearing 00:05:53 - The Power of Universal Hand Gestures & Open Palms 00:09:42 - Symmetrical Body Language, Mirroring, and Pacing 00:12:42 - Mastering Voice Tone and Commanding the Room 00:14:48 - The Psychology of NLP and Behavioral Profiling in Sales 00:22:50 - Reading Distancing Language & Spotting Hidden Objections 00:28:26 - 22 Years in the Police Force: Learning the "Tells" 00:31:43 - The Inspiration Behind the Career: From Cracker to the "Tea-Pot" House 00:34:45 - High-Stress Shifts and Dark Humor in the Force 00:37:05 - Inside the Mind of a Psychopath & Faked Grief in Documentaries 00:41:53 - Why the Polygraph is 130-Year-Old Flawed Technology 00:43:41 - The Real Reason the Jeremy Kyle Show Was Cancelled 00:46:15 - Analyzing Media Tycoons, Royals, and the High Stakes of TV Work 00:48:26 - Spotting White Lies vs. High-Stakes Deception Apprehension 00:50:29 - The Truth About Eye Contact and Blink Rates Under Stress 00:52:33 - CV Fraud: Spotting the Bad Hire in Recruitment 00:55:11 - The 7 Basic Facial Expressions and Micro-Expressions 00:58:33 - Overcompensating with Detail and Weaponizing Silence 01:00:53 - Behind the Scenes: Press Analysis of Football Managers 01:02:43 - "Anything to Declare" – Interactive Deception Games 01:05:46 - Project Jam Jar: Breaking Habitual Behaviors for Success 01:10:42 - The Daily Journal Routine for Elite Entrepreneurs 01:11:52 - Piano Background and Technology Pain Points in Business 01:15:19 - Can a Human Lie Detector Ever Truly Switch Off? 01:17:15 - Outro & Wrap-up

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