No Instructions

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Chad Ingram interviews founders to hear the story of how they got started. Listen as each founder shares how they quit their job, recruited early co-founders, and built a prototype. Every story is different and can teach a lesson as you build your own startup. Remember, there’s no instructions to startup success.

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November 13, 202458 min

#46 - Alex Lawrence at EV Auto

Tune in to this episode of “No Instructions”, Chad sits down with Alex Lawrence, the founder of EV Auto, a unique car dealership specializing in electric vehicles. Alex shares his background from an early car detailing business to founding EV Auto, with stories of his father’s entrepreneurial influence, early career stumbles, and big wins along the way With locations in Utah and a mission to revolutionize the EV buying experience, Alex talks about the challenges of building a customer-centric dealership and his dreams of taking EV Auto worldwide. Want to hear what makes EV Auto stand out? Tune in to find out!

November 6, 20241 hr 7 min

#45 - Dan Caffee at Voze

Join us on “No Instructions” with Chad Ingram, as he sits down with Dan Caffee, CEO of Voze, a B2B SaaS tool designed to boost productivity for field sales teams in the industrial sector. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey from the early days of Driver Careers to co-founding Team and eventually launching Voze. They dive into the highs, lows, and pivotal lessons Dan has learned along the way, including the impact of the WeWork acquisition and how it changed his path. Curious about what it takes to lead a startup through intense growth and transformation? This episode has all the insights.

October 23, 202456 min

#44 - Gentry Davies at Crew

In this episode of “No Instructions”, Chad Ingram chats with Gentry Davies, CEO and co-founder of Crew, a banking app designed to simplify finances for families. Gentry shares his journey through tech roles at Ancestry, Divvy, and beyond, and how those experiences led him to create Crew. They dive into digital banking trends, the shift away from traditional branches, and the unique features Crew offers, like high-yield savings and joint family accounts. Curious about what makes Crew stand out and where it’s headed next? Tune in and listen to find out.

October 15, 20241 hr 13 min

#43 - Ethan Parker at Stick Shift

Join Chad Ingram on “No Instructions” as he sits down with Ethan Parker, the creator and host of Stick Shift. Ethan dives into his journey growing up in a military family, building businesses like Parker Planners and Giddy, and his passion for cars that started early on. He shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, along with balancing his career and family life. But what sparked his latest project, Stick Shift, and how does it connect to his love for cars? Tune in to find out!

October 9, 202458 min

#42 - Brad Bacigalupi at Red Wolf Technology

In this episode of No Instructions, Chad talks with Brad Bacigalupi, founder of Red Wolf Technology. Brad shares how his competitive drive, shaped by his religious upbringing, led him from playing sports in Fresno to building a company that’s redefining mobile accessories with on-demand 3D printing. They also dive into Brad’s early ventures, including a successful exit that set the stage for his current business. Curious how his time in Italy and his engineering background fit into his journey? You’ll have to listen to find out!

September 25, 202456 min

#41 - Chris Mann at Goal

Join us on today’s episode of No Instructions as Chad sits down with Chris Mann, co-founder and creative director of Goal. Originally front England, Chris shares his journey from studying at BYU to launching multiple businesses, including his design agency, Goal. They dive into Chris’s passion for cars, his love for rally racing, and what it’s like balancing entrepreneurship with his side projects. Tune in to hear how Chris navigates the differences between British and American business cultures - and why he’s so hooked on his 300-horsepower rally car.

August 27, 202447 min

#40 - Landon Taylor at Snoball

On today’s episode of No Instructions, Chad Ingram is joined by Landon Taylor, the mastermind behind Snoball. From selling Noni juice to co-founding Skyrocket Media and launching Best Companies, Landon’s entrepreneurial journey is full of unexpected pivots. Now focused on scaling Snoball, he’s got some fresh insights on growth, word-of-mouth marketing, and the wild ride of building businesses. Tune in to hear how Landon’s turning his latest venture into a game-changer!

August 21, 202454 min

#39 - Mark Walker at SuccessFund

On this episode of No Instructions, Chad Ingram chats with Mark Walker, the brains behind SuccessFund. Growing up in Provo with entrepreneurial parents, Mark’s journey from wedding videographer to Adobe employee to bootstrapping his own business is packed with twists and turns. He shares how he built SuccessFund to help schools manage payments, all while keeping the operation lean and mean. Join us to hear Mark’s unique approach to growth, and what’s next for SuccessFund!

August 15, 20241 hr 5 min

#38 - Ken Frei at Pura

Tune in with Chad Ingram on “No Instructions” as sits down with Ken Frei from Pura. Ken’s journey is filled with ups, downs, and lessons learned - from failed startups to leading product teams at top companies like Pluralsight and Pura. In this episode, Ken opens up about the challenges of balancing his entrepreneurial spirit with finding true fulfillment in his work. Tune in to hear how Ken navigated the highs and lows to find his groove in the tech world - it’s a story you don’t want to miss!

July 30, 202451 min

#37 - Creighton Green at Audience

Join Chad Ingram on “No Instructions” as he chats with Creighton Green from Audience, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing first-party data collection. Creighton shares his unique journey from a farm in Northern Utah to co-founding a tech company, blending a rural upbringing with cutting-edge innovation. Hear about his adventurous youth, transformative LDS mission in Brazil, and the unexpected path that led to Audience’s success. Tune in for an inspiring and surprising story you won’t want to miss!