Hello Chaos
Every day, entrepreneurs all over the world roll out of bed and say: Hello, Chaos. And more often than not, we’re having that conversation in our own heads. It’s time to crack the dialogue wide open.
Hello Chaos is a weekly podcast dedicated to entrepreneurs and founders, published every Sunday. It is another platform brought to you by OrangeWIP. It is a megaphone and round table created specifically to welcome bright, stubborn, visionary minds to a conversation founders have been craving. Here, founders have permission to vent—or be vulnerable. To bring the wildest ideas. Their greatest obstacles. And find a national sounding board for solutions. Here, we want founders show off—or allow them to speak their truth. To meet challenges head-on. To make hyper-local community connections. And share “aha!” and “oh shit” moments.
Welcome to Hello Chaos. Founders, it's time to unmute yourself.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 170
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep. 167 George Otel
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Financing Fuels Every Stage of Business
Whether you’re starting, surviving, growing, or buying, the right financing strategy can turn challenges into opportunities. From SBA loans …
Ep. 166 Steven Cinelli
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Innovation starts with demand
Steve shares why the real opportunity for founders lies in creating demand for better products and solutions before scaling supply. Focus on what people…
Ep. 165 Geoff Weber
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Curiosity fuels resilience
For Geoff, curiosity isn’t just a trait. It is the compass that helps him navigate uncertainty, adapt quickly, and keep pushing when challenges pile up.
2️⃣…
Ep. 164 Ana Rodriguez
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Comfort zones can cost you growth
The moment you feel too settled is often when your business is most at risk of stalling. Ana’s story shows the value of seeking new training, expl…
Ep. 163 Jane Pilger
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Your nervous system is part of your business strategy.
Entrepreneurship demands more than mindset. Understanding how your nervous system responds to stress, fear, and visibility can …
Ep. 162 Jeffrey Lyon
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Security Starts with Your Team
No matter what business you’re in, your biggest risk and biggest opportunity is your people. Jeff shares why cybersecurity training and clear communica…
Ep. 161 Mallory Vaughan Patton
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Build before you’re ready
Mallory didn’t wait for the perfect plan or millions in funding. She Googled her way into the beverage industry and proved that execution beats experience…
Ep. 160 Demi Knight Clark
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Think Bigger, Scale Smarter
Bold visions demand action. If there’s a clear opportunity and a repeatable playbook, it’s time to scale. Stop waiting for permission and start building w…
Ep. 159 Cat Dunn
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Your Business Can Be Your Escape and Your Empowerment
Cat Dunn’s story is a powerful reminder that entrepreneurship can be more than just a career. Starting her business became the f…
Ep. 158 Kevin Smith
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Specializing creates momentum
Kevin built For Goodness Sakes around nonprofits and social impact, turning clarity into growth. When founders commit to a niche, everything else moves …
Ep. 157 Jules Weldon & Stace Pierce
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Product development isn’t just hard. It’s heroic.
Bringing OME Gear to life meant navigating intense manufacturing challenges including failed partnerships and Kickstarter fulfillmen…
Ep. 156 Vickie Zambrano
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ You don’t have to have a plan—just the guts to say yes.
Vickie never dreamed of owning a restaurant, but bold moves (and a stubborn streak) turned a casual idea into a thriving busin…
Ep. 155 Simona Costantini
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Your growth will outpace your old identity
Becoming a founder means shedding old expectations, redefining who you are, and learning how to navigate relationships that no longer align
…
Ep. 154 Nathan Freystaetter
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Data is your untapped goldmine if you know how to ask “So what?”
Most companies sit on a mountain of data but fail to turn it into direction. Nathan shares how to stop chasing vanity…
Ep. 153 Dina Marais
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Your thoughts are running the show
Dina explains how subconscious beliefs—especially around worth and belonging—can quietly sabotage your best opportunities. Awareness is step one. A…
Ep. 152 Rachel Epps
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Confidence is a business strategy
Rachel didn’t wait to “feel ready”—she trusted her gut, even when the risk felt overwhelming. Confidence wasn’t the result of success. It was the fo…
Ep. 151 Ryan Provost
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Breaking the Mold
Booz Box is redefining the ready-to-drink market with boxed cocktails designed for convenience—and a good time.
2️⃣Building Through Chaos
Ryan shares the real talk on…
Ep. 150 Mark Bergel
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Good intentions are not a growth strategy
You can scale your team, build your brand, and raise capital but if you are not creating real impact you are just making noise
2️⃣ Real disru…
Ep. 149 Travis Holzem
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Sustainable models can scale
Travis built a growing business by designing and installing edible landscapes, supported by a nationwide network of trained installers.
2️⃣ When it falls…
Ep. 148 Dr. Nekita Sullivan
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Fear is part of the deal
Nekita didn’t wait to feel confident—she moved anyway. That’s how real growth happens.
2️⃣ You don’t learn business by reading books
You learn it when you're y…