Episodes

Dinakara Nagalla , technologist, Human-Centered AI Architect , and author of Becoming Human: Embracing Imperfection and Finding Purpose , joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur for a thoughtful conversation about te...

Udo Erasmus , founder of Udo’s Choice and a longtime thinker on health and human nature, joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur for a reflective conversation about pain, purpose, and understanding how we’re wired as...

Rebecca Matchett , co-founder of the Synchrony App , joins Mark Perkins on The Necessary Entrepreneur for a real-world conversation about building a startup before you fully know what you’re getting into, and why that can act...

Mike and Kass Lazerow return to The Necessary Entrepreneur for their second appearance with host Mark Perkins, delivering another candid, no-BS conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and long-term s...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with Patrick Rogers , Partner at Elkridge Advisors , for an in-depth conversation on wealth management for entrepreneurs , financial decision-making, and ...

What does it really take to build a scalable company in an unglamorous, operationally intense industry? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Tyler Dunagin , Founder and CEO of Turns...

What does it really take to bring order to chaos inside a growing business? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Val Coin , Founder and CEO of VIA Technology , to unpack how systems...

How do you build a people-first business that actually scales, without bloated bureaucracy, misaligned incentives, or empty culture talk? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Willia...

Why do some leaders consistently build high-performing teams while others struggle despite strong strategy and experience? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Thais Saenz , founder...

Why do smart, capable people still feel stuck, despite working hard and doing “all the right things”? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with John Mitchell , founder of TheMissingSecre...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Ben Lytle , serial entrepreneur, futurist, former CEO of Anthem , and author of The Potentialist , to explore how business leaders can thrive in...

On this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with James Orsini, President of Startup Operations at VaynerX, longtime partner to Gary Vaynerchuk, former public company CEO, and one of the most re...

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Unlocking Financial Clarity: How Natalia Zacharin Built a Multimillion-Dollar Firm by Mastering Numbers, Strategy & Courage In this high-impact episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , Mark Perkins sits down with Natalia Zacha...

What if getting dressed could be effortless, stylish, and sustainable? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Anya Cheng , founder and CEO of Taelor , a Silicon Valley startup transfo...

Want to turn your expertise into a business that earns while you sleep? Former ER nurse Justin Allan Montgomery left a capped-income career to build an eight-figure online education empire, and now he’s helping professionals ...

What does it take to turn real-world leadership training into a scalable, high-performance system used by executives, entrepreneurs, and fast-growth companies around the world? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , ...

From Lotteries to Luxury Experiences: How Derek Gwaltney Built Atlas Experiences into a Top-Tier Brand Experience Company 🎯 In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Derek Gwaltney , fou...

Feeling stressed, stuck, or burned out as a high-achieving leader or entrepreneur? 💡 In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Mandy Morris, LPC, co-founder of Sofree, to explore how hig...

What makes a successful founder dive back in after a major exit? 💡 In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Jesse Lipson , founder and CEO of Levitate , a fast-growing SaaS platform hel...

What separates great leaders from good ones? 💡 In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Mary Elizabeth Sadd , leadership advisor, executive search expert, and author of Living a Generou...

What if capitalism could work for people instead of against them? 💡 In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Morgan Styler , veteran entrepreneur and co-founder of Circular Wealth , to ...

What does it take to build and sustain one of Ohio’s most respected craft breweries? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Eric Bean , co-owner and brewmaster of Columbus Brewing Com...

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur , host Mark Perkins sits down with Darrel Grumman , CEO and franchiser of Bubbles Tea & Juice Company . Since acquiring the brand in 2024, Darrel has transformed Bubbles from a sm...