
Turning Point: Founder Journeys from Grit to Glory
Turning Point dives into the moments that define the entrepreneurial journey. Each episode features candid conversations with founders who share the real stories behind building their businesses—from early struggles and setbacks to breakthroughs and success.
Hosted by Blaine Bertsch, the show uncovers the raw, behind-the-scenes experiences that rarely make the headlines. Guests reflect on the hard lessons, tough decisions, and pivotal moments that shaped their paths as entrepreneurs.
Whether you're a seasoned founder or just starting out, Turning Point offers honest insight, shared struggles, and inspiration from those who’ve lived it—so you can navigate your own journey with perspective and grit.
Turning Point is Produced by Dryrun: Forecasting Software for the Office of the CFO
Learn more at https://dryrun.com
Episodes
Scaling eCommerce Success with Sabir Semerkant: Strategies for the Future of Online Retail

Boost Sales Conversions and Business Growth with Kirstin Carey

Startup Stress, Burnout, and Resilience with Eli Portnoy of BackEngine

Adam Nathan of Blaze: Startup Funding, AI Marketing Automation & Entrepreneur Mindset

Ken MacKenzie of Fresh Victor: Scaling Premium Cocktail Mixers & Entrepreneur Insights

Borja Cuan of Four15 Digital: Scaling Startups, Marketing Insights & Entrepreneur Success

Robert Grazioli of Bread: Entrepreneurship, Product Development & Startup Growth Strategies

Eric Hui of Terracea: Building an Outdoor Apparel Brand, Kickstarter Success & Entrepreneur Lessons

Shena White of Your Pocket CFO: Cash Flow, Profitability & Financial Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Tom Schwab of Interview Valet: Podcast Marketing, Entrepreneur Growth & Business Success

Jon Gillham of Originality AI

Mandi Gunsberger of Nourish Travel

John and Mark Cronin from John’s Crazy Socks

Bradley Hamner of Blueprint OS

Ilya Kroogman of The Digital Panda

Mike Begg from AMZ Advisors

Brandon Gano of Whadif

Herb Cogliano from Aspire Growth Advisors

Adam Levinter from Scriberbase

Zach Coleman from GymMark

Sam Jenkins from Punchcard Systems

Matt Howard from Maverick Agency

Rob Danard from Black Owl Systems

Lior Pozin from AutoDS

Eric Mayville from Fairgame
