There’s a moment every founder hits…
They’ve battled through the chaos of startup life, scaled the impossible, maybe even exited. Yet instead of peace, they feel it — that quiet question they can’t shake:
“I built the company. But where’s the freedom I thought it would bring?”
Startup to Freedom is where we answer that question.
Each week, host Nick Rutherford pulls back the curtain on what happens on the way to — and after — success, exposing the strategies founders and insiders quietly use to turn business wins into lasting personal wealth, freedom, and legacy. No clichés. No fluff. Just real conversations with the people who escape the grind… and live like few ever will.
Who Makes a Great Guest
We feature leaders who’ve mastered building, selling, and monetizing companies — and can help other founders think bigger about their wealth, freedom, and legacy.
You’ll be a great fit if you are:
→ A founder who has scaled or exited and can share the real story behind the journey — wins, struggles, and lessons learned.
→ A CPA, tax strategist, or wealth advisor guiding founders through preservation, growth, and life after the big check clears.
→ An M&A expert, attorney, or dealmaker navigating founders through scaling, selling, or acquiring companies.
→ A high-level coach, investor, or thought leader who understands the emotional and financial transitions founders face.
(If you work directly with successful entrepreneurs — or are the founder they turn to for advice — you’re a perfect fit.)
Why Be a Guest
Appearing on Startup to Freedom isn’t just a podcast interview — it’s a chance to position yourself among the most influential voices in the founder-to-freedom space.
→ Showcase your expertise and story — build credibility with founders seeking what’s next.
→ Influence an elite audience of ambitious entrepreneurs and high-income earners.
→ Align with a premium founder-focused brand bridging startup grit to enduring legacy.
→ Unlock new relationships and opportunities — many guests connect with partners, investors, and high-value clients after their episodes air.
→ Be part of the conversation few ever hear — the unspoken truths about wealth and freedom.
Interested in Being Featured?
Email Nick@learnaboutnick.com with the subject line "Podcast Guest Request"
(Include a brief intro + why your insights would resonate with audience.)