SHOEMAKER LAB

About SHOEMAKER LAB

FounderGPS is the official podcast of Shoemaker Films. Join host Dane Shoemaker in 1-on-1 conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, and creators across the globe. Join the adventure with guests as they share their experience building in public and explore the platforms and culture across the digital marketing and business landscape. Watch and listen to inspiring stories while gaining some practical business advice. Visit www.shoemakerfilms.com for more details on our company, and stay up to date by following us on Instagram @shoemakerfilms

Publisher

Shoemaker Films, LLC

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Oct 2023

Latest episode

11 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Art-Forward Design and Scaling a Creative Agency with Susan Eva Goerg

   In this episode of FounderGPS, host Dane Shoemaker sits down with New York-based interior designer and creative director Susann Eva Goerg to pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to build a thriving, sustainable, and premium creative business. With over a decade of experience as an art and creative director for global brands, Susann brings a unique storytelling lens to residential interior design. She challenges the traditional industry by refusing to let art be an afterthought, designing spaces where environment and fine art elevate one another. Dane and Susann dive deep into the messy realities of entrepreneurship, the courage required to niche down, and why running a design firm is actually 89% business and only 11% creativity. Whether you are an interior designer, a creative freelancer, or a founder trying to align your business with your personal values, this conversation is packed with tactical advice on reclaiming your worth and standing out in an undervalued industry.

2. 

   9 Oct 2025

   Write Yourself Bigger Checks and Take More Vacations | FounderGPS with Sean Montgomery (Via Opus)

   Are you an established business owner struggling to achieve work-life balance because you are the biggest constraint in your company? Join Sean Montgomery of Via Opus Business Coaching and Consulting (Via Opus means "the way of working" in Latin) for a an in-depth conversation on building his coaching business. Via Opus specializes in helping ambitious, growth-hungry business owners increase profits and streamline operations by implementing 12 simple, tactical business strategies.  They focus on teaching you to put systems and processes in place (including SOPs and KPIs) so your company can work without constantly relying on one human—you. Key Topics Discussed: -The Constraint Is You: Learn why the business owner is frequently the major bottleneck, and how to implement systems and processes (including SOPs and KPIs) so your company can operate without constantly relying on one person. -Tactical Profit Acceleration: We retrain your brain to focus on profits (what pays the business owner) rather than just revenue. Sean shares two immediate strategies: cutting costs (one client was able to cut over $5,000 in annual expenses in just two weeks) and the power of small price increases (often just 5% increments). -The Hot Take on Content: A deep dive into the philosophy of content creation, including the surprising argument that audio is more important than video. -Coaching vs. Consulting: Understanding the key distinction: coaching teaches clients how to do it on their own, while consulting does the work for them. -Preparing for the Future: How Via Opus helps clients implement necessary structural changes when preparing for an exit strategy, such as selling or retiring the business. -AI as a Tool: Discussing how Artificial Intelligence is currently used in business coaching and content creation, stressing that it should be used to eliminate, automate, and delegate tasks, not to rush into convoluted processes. Via Opus Business Coaching stands out in the industry by being highly transparent with the Return on Investment (ROI), providing an estimate of how much money clients can expect to make from their investment. They focus on personalized, tactical, weekly sessions designed specifically for businesses that have been around for more than five years and are ready to grow. Find Out More: Connect with Sean Montgomery on LinkedIn or visit https://viaopusbcc.com/ ////////////////////////////////////////////// Welcome to FounderGPS. This podcast explores stories of local businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives, while also offering tactical tips and valuable knowledge on video marketing, social media, and navigating the digital landscape. At Shoemaker Films, we focus on crafting professional video content that can help your businesses thrive online. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, tell your brand story, or engage with your audience on social media, we're here to help! Looking to elevate your brand? Let's work together! Visit our website at https://shoemakerfilms.com/ Follow us on Instagram @shoemakerfilms We use ClickUp to manage all of our video projects, collaborate with team members, and stay on top of our content schedule.  Sign up for a free account here:  https://try.web.clickup.com/shoemakerfilms

3. 

   20 Mar 2025

   Mollie Plotkin on Growing a Talent Agency for Speakers & Athletes

   What does it take to build a powerhouse talent agency from the ground up? In this episode, we sit down with Mollie Plotkin, founder of the Mollie Plotkin Group, a talent agency that represents high-profile speakers and athletes. Mollie shares her journey of starting a sports marketing agency, evolving it into a keynote speaker agency, and how she’s grown it into one of the top agencies in the Philly area. We dive into the unique approach Mollie uses to match the right speakers to the right events, the challenges of rebranding, and why relationships are key to success in the speaker industry. Tune in to hear how Mollie’s agency operates, her thoughts on virtual vs. in-person events, and why human connection is more important than ever. If you want to learn about building a successful talent agency or just want tips on how to engage your audience better, this episode is for you! ////////////////////////////////////////////// Welcome to the Shoemaker Films Podcast. This podcast explores stories of local businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives, while also offering tactical tips and valuable knowledge on video marketing, social media, and navigating the digital landscape. At Shoemaker Films, we focus on crafting professional video content that can help your businesses thrive online. Whether you're looking to launch a new product, tell your brand story, or engage with your audience on social media, we're here to help! Looking to elevate your brand? Let's work together! Visit our website at https://shoemakerfilms.com/ Follow us on Instagram @shoemakerfilms We use ClickUp to manage all of our video projects, collaborate with team members, and stay on top of our content schedule.  Sign up for a free account here:  https://try.web.clickup.com/shoemakerfilms

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