Handforged is the podcast where host Frank LeBlanc sits down with builders, makers, and self-made entrepreneurs who skip the Ivy League playbook and get results anyway. From master plumbers to indie coffee-roasters, guests share the wins, the wipeouts, and the tools that kept them moving.

Handforged
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Handforged is the podcast where host Frank LeBlanc sits down with builders, makers, and self-made entrepreneurs who skip the Ivy League playbook and get results anyway. From master plumbers to indie coffee-roasters, guests share the wins, the wipeouts, and the tools that kept them moving.
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May 21, 2025
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<p>In this episode of Handforged, business coach Ed Keohan joins Frank to break down what keeps small business owners stuck—and what it really takes to scale without burning out. From vision-setting to leadership structure to managing chaos in the trades, Ed shares tactical insights that every owner-operator needs to hear.</p>
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This podcast updates weekly.
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