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You’re an entrepreneur with ADHD. You’ve got big ideas, a fast brain… and a to-do list that’s longer than a CVS receipt. You’re driven—but staying focused, finishing what you start, and scaling your business? That can feel impossible. Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Hosted by Steve August—ADHD coach, founder, and lifelong entrepreneur. Steve ha's built and exited companies, served as CMO of a $100 million business. Late diagnosed with ADHD at age 54, Steve now helps ADHD entrepreneurs get out of overwhelm find their focus and create freedom. This podcast is your go-to resource for building a business that works with your ADHD brain, not against it. We’re talking " brain-first" practical strategies to help you prioritize, start focus and finish, and sustain over time so you can reap the rewards of your brilliance. If you've ever felt like traditional business success advice wasn’t made for how your brain works, this show proves there's a different path. One built not in spite of your brain - but because of it. You’ll hear real stories from founders who are growing businesses without burning out… and we’ll keep it simple, actionable, and ADHD-friendly every step of the way. So if you’re ready to grow your business, feel free, and finally say… ‘Not now, squirrels. We’ve got work to do.’ Hit subscribe. Let’s go!

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March 19, 2026

The Scattered Week, The Dopamine Desert, and The Inevitable Drift

Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator, explores the scattered week, dopamine desert, and inevitable drift, offering strategies to improve focus and build consistent progress for ADHD entrepreneurs.

March 12, 2026

Superpower or Liability? The Truth About ADHD and Entrepreneurial Success with John M. Torrens

Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts on March 24th. The Focus Formula has helped over 100 ADHD entrepreneurs turn their brilliant chaos into consistent growth and freedom. In 6 weeks, you'll build a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain to help you prioritize what matters, get started with ease, and stay focused through the finish — so you can end each week feeling calmer, capable, and proud of your progress. You’ll get daily co-working sessions, weekly live coaching sessions with me, and a host of other bonuses in a program built specifically to help ADHD brains succeed. The first 10 to apply get a bonus private dashboard build session with me — so if you're interested, apply today. Those spots won’t last long. Get all the details and apply here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus --------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with John M. Torrens. He's a three-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, TEDx speaker on ADHD as an entrepreneur's superpower, and author of Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win. He's a Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management and host of The Total Entrepreneur podcast. Key Takeaways: ADHD & Entrepreneurship: Traits like risk-taking and fast action suit early-stage ventures. Functional vs Dysfunctional: The same trait can help or hinder depending on management. ADHD Type Matters: Hyperactive vs inattentive ADHD affects outcomes differently. Here are a few quotes from the episode: “Our brains function really well in chaos. If you need somebody to make sense of chaos, we are your guys.” John M. Torrens “Every trait has an upside and a downside depending on the context.” John M. Torrens “There is somebody out there who likes to do the thing you hate, and they are really good at it.” John M. Torrens Join John M. Torrens as he explains how ADHD traits influence entrepreneurship and business growth, why many people with ADHD start companies, and how founders can manage health, habits, and resilience to build more successful ventures. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser [01:08] - Focus Formula - Build a Weekly System for Your ADHD Brain [02:06] - Introducing John M. Torrens [04:47] - Early ADHD Awareness [07:19] - Thriving in Chaos, Struggling with Scale [09:25] - ADHD: Superpower or Challenge? [12:23] - Hyperactive vs. Inattentive ADHD [15:04] - Managing Consumption & Activity [19:54] - Delegating Executive Function [23:54] - Decision Paralysis vs. Quick Action [29:04] - Where to Find John FOLLOW THE GUEST: LinkedIn Accounts: John M. Torrens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmtorrens/ Syracuse University: https://www.linkedin.com/school/syracuse-university/ Follow The Total Entrepreneur Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetotalentrepreneurpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INcJMpftlTHOnYqFoknw5 To learn how ADHD can become an advantage in business, read Dr. John Torrens’ book Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4DJZB8/ Websites: Syracuse University: https://www.syracuse.edu/ Connections Family Centered Therapies: http://www.connectionstx.com/ FOLLOW THE HOST: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.com X: https://x.com/steveaugust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAccelerator Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035

March 5, 2026

It’s Not Just Squirrels - Two Other ADHD Animals You Should Know About

Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts March 24th. The Focus Formula has helped over 100 ADHD entrepreneurs turn their brilliant chaos into consistent growth and freedom. In 6 weeks, you'll build a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain to help you prioritize what matters, get started with ease, and stay focused through the finish — so you can end each week feeling calmer, capable, and proud of your progress. You’ll get daily co-working sessions, weekly live coaching sessions with me, and a host of other bonuses in a program built specifically to help ADHD brains succeed. The first 10 to apply get a bonus private dashboard build session with me — so if you're interested, apply today. Those spots won’t last long. Get all the details and apply here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus —------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, Today he explores two powerful metaphors that describe the emotional patterns many ADHD entrepreneurs face: the bear and the hamster. He explains how the bear represents fear of the future and constant hypervigilance, while the hamster reflects nonstop motion and reactive productivity. Steve shares simple head-based and body-based tools to calm the nervous system, step off the wheel, and build systems that create steady progress instead of burnout. Steve introduces two common patterns that many ADHD entrepreneurs experience: the bear and the hamster. The bear represents fear of the future and the feeling of always being chased by looming consequences. The hamster reflects constant motion and reactive productivity that creates effort without real progress. Steve explains that both patterns can lead to burnout if left unchecked. Key Takeaways: Spot the Bear: Notice fear of the future and constant hypervigilance before it leads to burnout. Step Off the Wheel: Avoid reactive productivity and create space for clear direction. Regulate and Reset: Use simple head-based and body-based tools to calm your system and move forward with steady focus. Additional Insights: Bear and Hamster: Fear-driven vigilance and nonstop reactive motion. Survival Trap: Both patterns drain energy and limit real progress. Regulate and Systemize: Use nervous system tools and clear systems to create steady growth. Here are a few quotes from the episode: “Sometimes it feels like I am always being chased by a bear.” - Steve August “We cannot continue to function in that mode of being always chased.” - Steve August “Reactive productivity does not actually move us forward.” - Steve August Join Steve August as he explores two powerful metaphors for ADHD entrepreneurs, the bear and the hamster. Learn how fear of the future and nonstop reactive motion can lead to burnout and stalled progress. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Focus Formula - Build a Weekly System for Your ADHD Brain [00:58] - Two ADHD Spirit Animals [01:57] - The Bear: Driven by Fear [03:56] - The Hamster: Stuck on the Wheel [05:53] - Calming the Nervous System [07:41] - From Reactive to Proactive [09:43] - Progress Over Perfection FOLLOW THE HOST: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.com X: https://x.com/steveaugust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAccelerator Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035

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What is Rocket Ship Founder?: You’re an entrepreneur with ADHD. You’ve got big ideas, a fast brain… and a to-do list that’s longer than a CVS receipt. You’re driven—but staying focused, finishing what you start, and scaling your business? That can feel impossible.

Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Hosted by Steve August—ADHD coach, founder, and lifelong entrepreneur. Steve ha's built and exited companies, served as CMO of a $100 million business. Late diagnosed with ADHD at age 54, Steve now helps ADHD entrepreneurs get out of overwhelm find their focus and create freedom.

This podcast is your go-to resource for building a business that works with your ADHD brain, not against it. We’re talking " brain-first" practical strategies to help you prioritize, start focus and finish, and sustain over time so you can reap the rewards of your brilliance.

If you've ever felt like traditional business success advice wasn’t made for how your brain works, this show proves there's a different path. One built not in spite of your brain - but because of it.

You’ll hear real stories from founders who are growing businesses without burning out… and we’ll keep it simple, actionable, and ADHD-friendly every step of the way. So if you’re ready to grow your business, feel free, and finally say… ‘Not now, squirrels. We’ve got work to do.’

Hit subscribe. Let’s go!
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