Listeners, today’s episode is a masterclass in innovation, tech leadership, and entrepreneurship from someone who’s seen it all.

We’re joined by Ross Buhrdorf, one of the foundational figures in the rise of the internet. As the founding CTO of HomeAway, Ross helped scale the company to a $3.9 billion acquisition by Expedia. But that’s only part of the story. Before that, he was at the heart of one of the internet’s earliest search engines—Excite.com—which at one point was bigger than Google.

Now, Ross is back in the arena with his latest venture: ZenBusiness, a mission-driven company helping millions of entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses with confidence and ease.

In this conversation, we go deep on:

What it was like building Excite.com in the early days of the web How HomeAway scaled into a global platform with billions in valuation The emotional and mental shifts after a billion-dollar exit Why Ross believes every human should have access to entrepreneurship How ZenBusiness is leveling the playing field for small business owners The tools Ross uses—like NLP and visualization—to set big goals What he looks for in a winning startup idea and founding team The most important leadership lessons he’s learned across 3 decades How to build companies that align with your values, not just your wallet

Whether you’re a founder, a tech enthusiast, or someone dreaming of launching your own business, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways and firsthand wisdom from a true digital pioneer.

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Listeners, welcome back to the pod! Today, we have an extraordinary guest—a true business mastermind who has shaped the strategies of some of the world’s most successful companies. Jay Abraham is widely regarded as one of the greatest marketing and business strategists of all time, and he’s here to share his wisdom with us.

Known as the “$50 Billion Man,” Jay has worked with over 10,000 businesses across 1,000 industries, helping them unlock hidden revenue, scale exponentially, and gain a competitive edge. His expertise has influenced Fortune 500 companies, small business owners, and top entrepreneurs looking to maximize their impact and profits.

As the author of The Sticking Point Solution and Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got, Jay has developed powerful frameworks for growth, differentiation, and business success. His insights have transformed industries, and today, we have the privilege of diving deep into his game-changing strategies.

In this episode, we explore: ✅ How Jay measures success at the end of each year ✅ The power of Thinking BIG and how it changes everything ✅ How Jay stays focused in a world full of distractions ✅ The one guiding principle that defines his life and business philosophy ✅ His top advice for acquiring and retaining top talent ✅ Why he believes that “the unexamined business is not worth owning” and how he audits companies for growth ✅ The books that shaped his thinking and success

This conversation is full of proven strategies, deep insights, and practical wisdom that can transform the way you approach business and life.

In addition to his written work, Jay hosts the Breakthroughs at The Beach event, a three-day intensive workshop where business owners receive personalized strategies to unlock significant growth and profitability. The upcoming session is scheduled for May 7-9, 2025.

For more insights from Jay, connect with him on: 🌐 Website: www.abraham.com 📱 Instagram: @realjayabraham 🐦 Twitter/X: @realjayabraham 🔗 LinkedIn: Jay Abraham

Let’s dive in.

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After interviewing nearly 30 billion-dollar founders, one thing is clear: They commit long-term. If you’re expecting massive success in 2-3 years, you’re thinking too small. Give it 10 years and watch what happens!

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