
Your Host
Nathan L. Byrd
www.Nathanbyrd.co
Founder and Advisor to companies Nathan knows first hand what it is like to raise funds, develop products, maximize supply chain, market to customers, create strategic partnerships, lead teams, and build lasting relationships.
His passion is to build networks and platforms that facilitate education, inspire others to actions, and create supportive environment for others to foster their ideas.
It is his lives work to empower others to maximize their God given talents and make in impact in the marketplace, community, and family.

Why The Founder's Odyssey Community
Taking companies from Idea, Development, Market, to Scale is a skillset not many people develop which is why we have created this community of support for those that are in the process or aspire to make a significant marketplace impact through their own business. Our interviews help entrepreneurs create clarity, understanding, develop a deeper knowledge base of business, and action steps to move forward on their ideas.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
Kelsey Chase Co-founder of Aumni a Data driven Software platform helping with private capital research and making sense of deals joins The Founder's Odyssey to share his personal story and more on the evolution of his company.
Listen into what Kelsey has to share and his knowledge of entrepreneurship and how he has build Aumni!
****Since the recording of this podcast Kelsey and the team at Aumni Inc. have gone through an Acquisition themselves to J.P. Morgan in a Multi-Million dollar purchase. ****
Learn More About the Podcast Here:
https://www.thefoundersodyssey.com
Learn More About Nathan
https://www.nathanbyrd.co
Learn more about Aumni
https://www.aumni.fund
Thanks for listening and share to a founder who needs to listen!

Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Optimizing your Mind as an Entrepreneur - James Hamet Episode #40
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Today's we welcome guest James Hamet serial entrepreneur and founder of a groundbreaking medical technology company called Vistim Labs, working to detect early stage dementia, founder of Neurable a company focused on allowing patients the capabilities to control their wheelchair with their minds, and founder of an impactful non profit called LIT conversations teaching young kids the power of authentic connection and meaningful conversations.
Learn more about Vistim Labs here:
https://vistimlabs.com/
Learn more about Podcast
https://www.thefoundersodyssey.com
Learn More about Host (Nathan)
https://www.nathanbyrd.co

Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Mastering The Art of Empathetic Sales - Dalton Jensen Episode #39
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Our special guest today is founder of empathic selling solutions and host of the Thinking project podcast Dalton Jensen.
Dalton's relational approach and service first attitude has brought him to where he is today impacting companies by helping them understand the sales process and creating success plans for long term growth.
Join us today as we learn more about Dalton!
Learn more about the Podcast:
https://www.thefoundersodyssey.com

Friday Aug 19, 2022
Building Teams, Culture, and Success in Business - Jeff Shelton #38
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Coming from a background in the boating industry our next guest has been deeply engrained into the warranty industry for over 12 years providing superior customer service to his clients in need and making the Inc 5000 just recently, Jeff Shelton is a wealth of knowledge.
With his highly ambitious, analytical and vibrant personality his energy is highly contagious. His ability to build authentic trust and create a relaxed and fun environment for others around him are some of his greatest strengths.
Learn More About Jeff Business Here:
https://wholesalewarranties.com/
Learn More about Nathan and The Founder's Odyssey Podcast Below:
https://www.thefoundersodyssey.com
https://www.nathanbyrd.co

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Nicholas Bayerle- Your Environment Is Your Future -Episode #37
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Our special guest today is one of the most resilient people I know. He is the ultimate testament of using adversity to fuel to their success.
From living in a 400 Sq foot 1 bedroom apartment to speaking to and impacting the lives of 1000's of men through his company called the Billion dollar Brotherhood Nicolas Bayerle is the definition of an extraordinary entrepreneur.
His tenacious, no quit, attitude to relentlessly serve others is respected by so many which is why we have him on today's podcast.
Learn more about Nicholas on todays podcast and follow him here:
https://www.thebilliondollarbody.com
Learn more about Nathan and the Podcast Here:
https://www.nathanbyrd.co
The Founder's Odyssey
https://www.thefoundersodyssey.com

Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Marketing Strategies for Growing Your Company - Billy Bateman Episode #36
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Our special guest today Billy Bateman is co-founder and entrepreneur in a fast growing company called Chat funnels a digital conversion analytics software.
In addition to his passion for digital marketing Billy is an avid outdoors enthusiast.
With his love of helping people, his focus on creating the best customer experience, and building strong relationships you are in for a treat.
Learn more about his marketing tactics that will help you take your business to another level.
To learn more about Chat Funnels:
https://www.chatfunnels.com
To Learn More About Founders Odyssey
https://www.thefoundersodyssey.com
Nathan Byrd
https://www.nathanbyrd.co

Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Our special guest today has an enduring story of adversity and triumph. From being broke and feeling like he was trapped in his corporate job to building a multiple 7-figure software development company David Mansilla knows what the founders odyssey is.
With his thriving business now set, he is branching out to impact and guide the next generation to have balance in life through his new podcast and books. Join us today as we dive into the life and story of entrepreneur, investor, and amazing human David Mansilla.
Learn More about his book and podcast:
https://www.davidmansilla.com
Learn More about Nathan and Podcast
https://www.thefoundersodyssey.com
https://www.nathanbyrd.co

Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Vince Baiera- Episode #34 How he built a Muti-Million Dollar D2C Business From Scratch
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Our guest today, Inventor of the Step2bed, founder of Step2Health, focused entrepreneur, a new father of 2, a lifelong learner, and generous individual Vince Baiera has seen his fair share of success and trials from inventing a product, taking it to market, and scaling his brand nationally to a multi-million dollar business.
Vince's wealth of knowledge and practical steps to becoming successful within business is sure to motivate anyone in business from seasoned vets to beginners. Tune in today to learn how he did it, and the lessons he has learned throughout his founders odyssey.
Learn More About Vince:
www.step2health.com
Learn More about Podcast / Nathan
www.thefoundersodyssey.com
www.nathanbyrd.co

Monday May 23, 2022
How to scale your franchise idea nationwide- Bennett Maxwell Episode #33
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
Our special guest today Bennett Maxwell a founder and entrepreneur has his focus set on building brands and launchings companies. His latest venture Dirty dough which has caught massive traction and has grown to over 60 franchises and counting throughout the nation within the last 6 months.
With his tenacious attitude and great vision Bennett is a wealth of knowledge when it come to business and create sustainable systems.
To learn more about Dirty Dough their business and Franchise opportunity go here:
https://dirtydoughcookies.com/
Learn More about The Founder's Odyssey Podcast
https://www.thefoundersodyssey.com
More about your Host
https://www.nathanbyrd.co

Tuesday May 10, 2022
How to Grow your Company For a Massive EXIT- Epi #32 Mert Iseri
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Our special guest today has raised millions, sold his healthcare technology company to a multibillion dollar behemoth, and has recently co-authored a book with legendary VC Marc Achler called Exit Right, Teaching entrepreneurs how to sell your startup company, maximize your return, and build a legacy.
Mert is also the co-founder of Design for America, a national network of student led design studios working to create social impact which has since then expanded to over 30 different locations across the nations.
He was the former Co-founder and CEO of SwipeSense - a company that has saved hundreds of thousands in the US due to Hospital-Acquired Infections through a portable hand sanitizer that would clip on to doctor's and nurses clothing like an iPod to detect when they haven't sanitized their hands and notify them to do so.
Exit Right Book:
https://www.exitrightbook.com/
The Founders Odyssey
https://www.thefoundersodyssey.com/
Nathan L Byrd
https://www.nathanbyrd.co