Steven Pivnik
Appears in 30 Episodes
Overcoming the Impossible: Cystic Fibrosis, Pro Football, and Beyond with NFL Vet Mike Pawlawski
Former professional football player and inspirational figure Mike Pawlawski shares his journey from overcoming cystic fibrosis to becoming a world champion quarterback...
The Human-AI Workforce: Armando Viteri on the Future of Productivity
Is your business truly ready for the AI revolution, or will it be left behind?In this episode of Built To Finish, we sit down with Armando Viteri, a seasoned executive...
With Intention: Jon Giganti on Aligning Purpose and Performance
Jon Giganti, a seasoned sales professional, former division one collegiate athlete, and author of the USA Today bestseller 'With Intention.' John shares his journey of...
Code Blue to Bottom Line: Balancing the ER and Entrepreneurship | Mike Cetta
Ready to scale your business and make a real impact? Discover how a healthcare leader built a massive company and is now disrupting medical technology!Michael Cetta, a...
From Base Camp to Summit: Everest Adventure Q&A with Steven Pivnik
What’s it really like to record a podcast from Mount Everest Base Camp in Tibet, China? 🏔️Join Steven Pivnik, host of the Built to Finish Podcast, as he takes you behi...
The Climb and the Challenge: Louise McEvoy's Adventure on Everest and Beyond
Louise McEvoy, a motivational speaker, Everest Summitter, and the Vice President of US Channel Sales at Trend Micro, shares her inspiring 20-year journey to summiting ...
First Woman to Climb the World’s Second-Highest Summits | Jenn Drummond
Jenn Drummond, a world record holder for being the first female to climb the second-highest summits on each of the seven continents, including K2. Jenn is also an inte...
AI Readiness and Global Business Transformation - Lee Coulter - Built to Finish - Episode # 022
Lee Coulter, the Global Head of Transformation at Chazey Partners, shares his extensive experience in leading enterprise transformations and exiting startups. Lee's di...
The Final Lap: Turning Your Life’s Work Into a Legacy | Marcus Wagner
What are the key ingredients of a successful business exit?Marcus Wagner, financial expert and advisor, shares invaluable insights on positioning a business for long-t...
The Art of Branding: Elevate Your Business - Sienna Roman - Built to Finish - Episode # 020
What truly makes a brand unforgettable—its visuals, its message, or the emotions it evokes?Sienna Roman is an award-winning business owner and designer and co-host of ...
From the Skies to SpaceX and Ironman Success - Scott Poteet - Built to Finish - Episode # 019
Scott 'Kid' Poteet, a former combat fighter pilot turned astronaut shares his inspiring journey from struggling with motion sickness and fear of heights as a child to ...
Open Banking and Beyond: Kieron James on Innovation and Leadership - Built to Finish - Episode # 018
Curious about scaling a tech startup, planning an exit strategy, managing remote teams, and growing a business?Kieron James is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 yea...
The Strategic Advantage of Knowing Your Business - Frank Gazzillo - Built to Finish - Episode # 017
As a CEO, how important is it to have a deep, comprehensive understanding of every aspect of your business, and how does that impact decision-making?Frank Gazzillo, a ...
Charting a Course from Boardroom to Big Screen - Nick Wilkinson - Built to Finish - Episode # 016
How can leadership, strategy, and adaptability shape both business transformations and film production?Nick Wilkinson, President of SNL Film and expert CEO discusses h...
Books, Business, and Balance - Nick Hutchison - Built to Finish - Episode # 015
How can entrepreneurs and authors balance the demands of business growth and personal development while maintaining focus and productivity?Nick Hutchison, founder and ...
Navigating Global Expansion - Mark Garland - Built to Finish - Episode # 014
What are the key strategies for navigating global market expansion and company acquisitions? Mark Garland, shares his extensive experience in global market expansion a...
Aligning Strategy with Vision for Success - Tom Bonney - Built to Finish - Episode # 013
Curious about how to build a successful business and prepare for a profitable exit?Tom Bonney shares his 30+ years of experience in the business world, from his early ...
From Founder to Acquisition: A Journey to Microsoft - Jon Gilman - Built to Finish - Episode # 012
Jon Gilman, founder and former CEO of Clear Software, discusses his journey from founding his company to its acquisition by Microsoft in 2021. He elaborates on the cha...
Building Success and Learning New Lessons - Mike Saldi - Built to Finish - Episode # 11
Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful SaaS company, scale it to new heights, and ultimately navigate the complexities of selling? In this episode, Steven P...
Executive Leadership & Strategic Exits - Pam Singleton - Built to Finish - Episode # 010
In this episode of Built to Finish, executive coach Pamela Singleton draws on over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience to share strategies for guiding businesses th...
Navigating Highs, Lows, and Sell-Offs - Mark Kennedy - Built to Finish - Episode # 009
Mark Kennedy, Partner at Red Strategy Group LLC, and a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor with over 25 years of experience, shares his journey from founding nine compan...
A Flight Path Through Military and Commercial Skies - Mark Peters - Built to Finish - Episode # 008
Mark Peters, a seasoned pilot with over 30 years of experience in both military and commercial aviation, reflects on his career journey, beginning with his training an...
Care More and More About Less and Less - Tim Ash - Built to Finish - Episode # 007
In this episode of Built to Finish, host, Steven Pivnik, interviews Tim Ash, a leading online marketer, keynote speaker, and author of Unleash Your Primal Brain. The d...
Beyond the Finish Line: Triumph and Transformation - Mike Reilly - Built to Finish - Episode #006
In this episode, host, Steven Pivnik, sits down with Mike Reilly, the legendary voice of Ironman, who has spent over 30 years inspiring athletes worldwide. From announ...
Hiring Right, Leading Strong, and Exiting Smart - Leo Fox - Built to Finish - Episode # 005
In this week’s episode of Built to Finish, Steven Pivnik talks with Leo Fox, CEO and Founder of Vector Consulting Incorporated. Leo shares his journey from the intelli...
2025: The Year You Scale New Summits - Built to Finish - Episode # 004
In this special holiday episode of the Built to Finish podcast, host Steven Pivnik, reflects on the past year, expressing gratitude and sharing highlights from a serie...
Exiting Your Business with Confidence - Mark Hodges - Built to Finish - Episode # 003
In this episode of Built to Finish, Steven hosts Mark Hodges, a seasoned entrepreneur and founding partner at Acresis LLC, who shares his expertise in building, exitin...
In the Mind of a Founder: Bill Thomas on Exit Psychology - Built to Finish - Episode # 002
In this episode of Built to Finish, host Steven Pivnik interviews Bill Thomas, the Founder and Managing Partner at Acresis. He has played a key role in the growth of h...
Unleashing Your Inner Champion - Igor Yakushko - Built to Finish - Episode # 001
In the debut episode of the Built to Finish podcast, host Steven Pivnik sits down with Igor Yakushko, a seasoned athlete and financial expert. Igor reflects on his imp...
Built to Finish Podcast Trailer
Welcome to Built to Finish! Join host, Steven Pivnik, each week as he explores the journeys of audacious goal setters. This includes experienced Founders, CEOs and ent...
