Show Notes
Becoming Self Made is a video podcast presented by Relay and hosted by entrepreneur and bestselling author, Mike Michalowicz.
In Season 2, host Mike Michalowicz sits down with entrepreneurs, founders, creatives, and business leaders, including Tiffany Aliche (The Budgetnista), Tim Milgram (TMilly Studio), Jamie Deering (Deering Banjos), and Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell (Beekman 1802), and more to uncover the moments that changed everything.
What is Becoming Self Made about?
Every episode uncovers the raw, personal transformation behind the business—the raw moments, the mindset shifts, and the pivotal decisions that shaped who these founders became, not just what they built.
Because success isn't just about what you build, it's who you become.
Who hosts Becoming Self Made?
Mike Michalowicz is one of today's most prolific small business authors. He's founded four multi-million dollar companies and written the frameworks—Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan—that have helped thousands of entrepreneurs get financially fit and operationally sound.
What is Relay?
Relay is digital banking built to give small business owners the tools and know-how to be great with money. By connecting accounts, cards, bills, invoices, capital, and more together in one place, Relay replaces financial guesswork with real visibility, helping owners turn cash flow from a constant source of stress into a clear signal they can use to run stronger, more resilient businesses.
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