# How To Founder

> How To Founder is a podcast for entrepreneurs delivering practical, unfiltered guidance on building real companies. Hosted by Anthony Franco, Chris Franks, and Stephanie Hayes — three founders who have launched, scaled, and sold businesses — the show covers the topics MBA programs and mainstream entrepreneurship content skip: fundraising realities, hiring and firing, product-market fit, personal resilience, exit strategy, and operational truth. With 190+ episodes and guests who have actually built companies, How To Founder is the entrepreneurship education founders actually need.

## Core Pages

- Home: https://www.howtofounder.com/
  The homepage introducing the podcast, hosts, and where to listen across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and YouTube.

- Podcast Episodes: https://www.howtofounder.com/episode-blog
  Full archive of 190+ episode posts, browsable by category including Fundraising, Growth, Hiring, Leadership, Mindset, Product, and Sales.

- Be a Guest: https://www.howtofounder.com/guests
  Information for founders and operators interested in appearing as a guest on How To Founder.

- Terms and Conditions: https://www.howtofounder.com/terms-and-conditions
  Legal terms governing use of the How To Founder website.

- Privacy Policy: https://www.howtofounder.com/privacy-policy
  Privacy policy detailing how How To Founder collects and uses data.

## Episode Categories

How To Founder episodes are organized into the following topic areas:

- Fundraising: Episodes covering investor relations, pitch preparation, term sheets, and raising capital.
- Growth: Episodes on customer acquisition, marketing strategy, and scaling revenue.
- Hiring: Episodes on building teams, recruiting, onboarding, and letting people go.
- Leadership: Episodes on managing people, company culture, and decision-making under pressure.
- Mindset: Episodes on founder psychology, resilience, burnout, and personal development.
- Product: Episodes on product-market fit, building vs. buying, and product strategy.
- Sales: Episodes on sales process, closing deals, and revenue operations.
- Operations: Episodes on building systems, processes, and operational efficiency.
- Strategy: Episodes on competitive positioning, business model design, and long-term planning.
- Finance: Episodes on cash flow, unit economics, and financial fundamentals for founders.

## Featured Episodes

- Defining Your Noble Cause: https://www.howtofounder.com/blog/001-defining-your-noble-cause
  Episode 1 — Why having a clear purpose beyond profit is the foundation of a lasting company.

- Do You Really Need a Business Plan?: https://www.howtofounder.com/blog/003-do-you-really-need-a-business-plan
  Episode 3 — A practical look at when formal business planning adds value and when it is a distraction.

- Defining Mission, Vision, and Values: https://www.howtofounder.com/blog/004-defining-mission-vision-values
  Episode 4 — How to write mission, vision, and values that actually guide decisions, not just decorate walls.

- Why Not to Become a Founder: https://www.howtofounder.com/blog/005-why-not-to-become-a-founder
  Episode 5 — An honest look at the costs and trade-offs of founding a company that most entrepreneurship content omits.

## RSS Feed

- RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1764607.rss
  Full RSS feed for How To Founder podcast episodes, compatible with all podcast apps.

## About

How To Founder is a podcast brand founded in 2024, operated by Anthony Franco and co-hosted with Chris Franks and Stephanie Hayes. The show targets founders at all stages — from pre-revenue startups to established businesses — who want practical, experience-backed guidance rather than theory. Anthony Franco has launched, scaled, and sold six companies. Chris Franks specializes in growth marketing and revenue strategy. Stephanie Hayes has built, acquired, and designed exit strategies for multiple businesses. The show is available on all major podcast platforms and publishes new episodes regularly.

## Contact

Website contact: https://www.howtofounder.com
Email: info@howtofounder.com