ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator

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  How to Choose Between Too Many Good Ideas 17.09.2026 10min

  You've got too many good ideas and no way to tell which one the market actually wants, and that's exactly the theme that came up most when Steve surveyed 60 ADHD entrepreneurs last month.Steve ran a live Game Plan Session and had attendees fill out an assessment beforehand on what's actually blocking them in their business. The biggest theme, by far: too many directions, too many good ideas, and no way to choose between them. That came from people just starting out, people pivoting after something changed, and people sitting on a pile of ideas they were excited about with no way to tell which one would work.On the surface this looks like a deciding problem, and it partly is. ADHD brains make everything feel equally urgent and equally exciting, at least for a while, and the moment we think of something we expect ourselves to finish it about as fast as we thought it. But the real fix isn't more thinking. Steve walks through why you can't decide your way out of this by spinning ideas in your own head, because the market, not your own excitement, determines whether something is a good business or just a good idea. The way to find that out is conversations, and once you commit to having them, too many options turns into a doing problem: a real list of tasks that gets you the information you actually need. Steve also gets into what he calls the dopamine desert, and why doing needs just as much support as deciding does.Key points:Why too many good ideas looks like a deciding problem but is often really a doing problemWhy the market, not your own excitement, decides whether an idea is a good businessWhat "conversations are the currency" actually means and what it looks like as a task listThe dopamine desert, and why doing needs real support to happen at allOver the next six weeks, Steve is working with 10 ADHD entrepreneurs to define and execute a real plan, with daily coworking and accountability behind it. If that's you, email [email protected] and he'll set up a time to talk.Resources mentioned: ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX): https://adhd-accelerator.com Free Weekly ADHD Dashboard: https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboard Contact Steve: [email protected]
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  Hitting the ADHD Wall: The Hidden Casualty 10.09.2026 9min

  You spent years succeeding on energy, interest, and effort alone. Then you hit a wall, and what you lost wasn't just your output. It was your trust in yourself.Steve digs into something he thinks doesn't get acknowledged enough in late-diagnosed ADHD entrepreneurs. Before diagnosis, most people succeed anyway, working harder than everyone around them without knowing why. Then midlife arrives, sometimes a hormonal shift, sometimes just years of accumulation, and the coping mechanisms that used to work stop working. Burnout shows up, or the wins keep coming at a real cost. Diagnosis explains the wiring, but it doesn't repair what actually breaks when you hit that wall: the belief that you can decide, that you can do the thing you know you're capable of, and that you can sustain it.Steve makes the case that self-trust, not productivity, is the real thing on the line, and shares what happens in AEX co-working sessions when members watch themselves finally do the thing they'd been avoiding for months, in twenty minutes flat. He closes with two stories: a member who nearly gave up on her business and ended up turning her garage into an art studio, and a songwriter who finally recorded his own album.Key points:What actually breaks when a late-diagnosed ADHD entrepreneur hits the wall, and why it isn't just burnoutThe three things self-trust covers: deciding, doing, and sustainingWhat AEX co-working sessions reveal about how fast "impossible" tasks actually are once you sit down and do themHow rebuilding self-trust in the business ripples out into the rest of lifeResources mentioned: ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX): https://adhd-accelerator.com Free Weekly ADHD Dashboard: https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboard Contact Steve: [email protected]
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  The ADHD Urgency Trap 03.09.2026 13min

  Your ADHD brain thinks every idea deserves to happen right now, and that's exactly what makes deciding what to work on so hard.This week Steve breaks down why deciding, one of the three core challenges for ADHD entrepreneurs alongside doing and sustaining, is so cognitively expensive. ADHD brains don't rank ideas, they flatten them: everything feels equally urgent and equally important, all at once. The moment you think of something, part of you expects it done, because thinking it and finishing it feel like they should take the same amount of time. They don't, and Steve tells the story of thinking he'd redo his website "this afternoon," only to discover how much copy, design, layout, and programming it actually takes.Steve also unpacks something Alex Hormozi said in an interview: asked what his biggest skill was, Hormozi didn't say marketing or offers, he said opportunity identification, finding the idea most worth his time because it can actually succeed in the market. For ADHD entrepreneurs, that's the hard part. We chase what's interesting first, and the business only works when that interest actually meets what the market wants. Steve closes with the fix he uses with his own clients: treating ideas as a portfolio with seasons (generate, evaluate, test) instead of trying to build everything at once, anchored to what he calls your "magnetic north," the vision of the impact you want to make and how you want your life to look week to week.Key points:Why ADHD brains treat every idea as equally urgent, and what that costs you as a founderAlex Hormozi's answer for his biggest skill: opportunity identification, not marketing or offersWhy "I'm interested in this" and "this is a good business" are two different questionsThe three-season system (generate, evaluate, test) and the "magnetic north" anchor that makes deciding easierResources mentioned: ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX): https://adhd-accelerator.com Free Weekly ADHD Dashboard: https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboard Contact Steve: [email protected]
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  Your ADHD brain doesn't care about your money goals? 27.08.2026 9min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/solo-monetary-goalsa-s-adhd-motivation-dilemma—------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, is an expert ADHD coach and productivity specialist, and shares insights on why money and revenue goals may not always motivate ADHD entrepreneurs. He explains that ADHD brains are driven by intense deadlines or interest in tasks, but struggle with longer-term rewards. Steve offers practical advice on how to stay consistent with weekly tasks, making activities more interesting, and using co-working to beat procrastination. This episode provides strategies to help ADHD entrepreneurs stay focused and avoid burnout.Steve shares a helpful strategy for ADHD entrepreneurs to stay motivated: instead of relying on big goals, focus on weekly progress. ADHD brains thrive on intense interest or urgent deadlines, but struggle with long-term goals. By setting weekly tasks and sticking to them, ADHD entrepreneurs can stay on track. Steve suggests finding ways to make tasks interesting and using co-working to stay focused. This approach helps reduce procrastination, build momentum, and keep ADHD minds engaged and productive.Key Takeaways:Interest-Driven Tasks: Focus on what excites you to stay motivated.ADHD Focus: Use weekly goals to avoid distractions and stay on track.Co-Working: Team up with others to beat procrastination and boost productivity.Additional Insights:Not Giving Up: Focusing on weekly tasks helps avoid overwhelm.ADHD Brain Reality: Long-term goals don’t motivate; interest does.Weekly Check-ins: Regular planning keeps you on track and reduces stress.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Focus on weekly progress, not distant goals.” - Steve August“ADHD brains thrive on short-term interest, not long-term rewards.” - Steve August“Co-working and interest can turn distractions into productivity.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he explains how focusing on weekly tasks helps ADHD entrepreneurs stay motivated, reduce stress, and avoid overwhelm. Learn practical tips to stay on track, make tasks interesting, and boost productivity with co-working.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Teaser[01:28] - The ADHD Money Motivation Paradox[02:54] - ADHD Motivation & Weekly Planning[06:25] - Making Tasks Engaging & Co-Working[08:24] - Reframing ADHD Entrepreneur SuccessFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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  Twice Exceptional, Twice As Hard: ADHD and Business 20.08.2026 11min

  Steve wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until 54, which means he's still running into terms he would have qualified for decades earlier. This week's term is "twice exceptional," and it explains something a lot of late-diagnosed ADHD entrepreneurs will recognize: the same brain that built your early success can quietly turn into your biggest obstacle.Steve unpacks a recent conversation with a late-diagnosed ADHD entrepreneur whose career followed a familiar arc: early success built on vision, connection-making, risk tolerance, and the ability to turn crisis into progress, followed by real struggle once the business (or the organization around them) matured and started demanding consistency, iteration, and operational discipline instead. Same brain, same skills, different container, and that's exactly where things started to break, a pattern Steve lived himself after taking a startup from idea to a multi-million dollar exit and then having to adapt to a 400-person corporate environment.That conversation introduced Steve to the term "twice exceptional" (2E): exceptional fluid intelligence and creativity, paired with exceptional neurodivergence, including the real executive function and working memory deficits that come with ADHD. Dr. Hallowell's description in ADHD 2.0 sums it up well: a Ferrari engine matched with bicycle brakes. Steve then walks through the framework he actually uses with clients, breaking execution down into three distinct skills (deciding, doing, and sustaining) and introducing the "dopamine desert," the space between intense interest and urgent consequence where good ideas quietly stall out.Key points:What "twice exceptional" (2E) means, and why it resonates so strongly with late-diagnosed ADHD entrepreneursWhy the same brain that fuels early-stage success can struggle once an environment matures and needs consistency instead of crisis-driven hustleThe three separate skills that make up execution: deciding, doing, and sustainingWhat the "dopamine desert" is, and why "just try harder" isn't the fixJoin Steve live: The ADHD Entrepreneur Game Plan Session is today, August 20th at 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern. Sign up here: https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/gameplanResources mentioned: ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX): https://adhd-accelerator.com Free Weekly ADHD Dashboard: https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboard Contact Steve: [email protected]
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  The Project I Loved Is Dead to Me: An ADHD Entrepreneur's Guide Back In 13.08.2026 14min

  You were all in on this project. Then life happened, and now your brain wants nothing to do with it.This week on ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator, Steve digs into a pattern he's heard from entrepreneur after entrepreneur lately: hyperfocused on a project, pulled away by a health crisis or a client emergency, and when they finally circle back, the excitement is just gone. Steve breaks down why that happens (it's dopamine and working memory, not a character flaw), why sustaining a project is one of the three core ADHD entrepreneur challenges, and three ways to find your way back into something you used to love - including how to tell when it's actually time to let one go.Sustaining is one of the three core ADHD entrepreneur challenges, alongside deciding and doingWhy the "crush" on a project fades once it's out of sightThree ways back in: take the smallest slice, do it with someone else, revisit your Magnetic NorthFree Live ADHD Entrepreneur Gameplan Session, Thursday, August 20th, 10am PT / 1pm ET - register at go.steveaugustcoaching.com/gameplanResources mentioned: ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX): https://adhd-accelerator.com Free Weekly ADHD Dashboard: https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboard Contact Steve: [email protected]
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  ADHD Zen - The Teapot That Never Stops Pouring 06.08.2026 11min

  This episode is a little different.There's an old Zen story about a professor who visits a Zen master to learn about Zen. The master pours him tea - and keeps pouring after the cup is full. "Your mind is like this cup," the master says. "How can I teach you unless you first empty it?"For ADHD entrepreneurs, Steve argues, the teapot never stops pouring. New ideas, shiny business models, worries, side quests - it just keeps coming, whether your cup is full, empty, or shattered on the floor. In this episode, Steve shares three practical moves for managing a pot that won't stop.Links:ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX): https://adhd-accelerator.comFree Weekly ADHD Dashboard: go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboardContact: [email protected]
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  Quiet Quitting: Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Abandon What's Working 30.07.2026 10min

  Steve unpacks "quiet quitting" — the ADHD habit of walking away from campaigns and systems that are actually working — and shares the ritual that fixes it.In this episode, Steve covers:Why ADHD brains mistake "not novel" for "not working," and how that costs consistency in a business that rewards repeating what works.How Inevitable Drift shows up — losing sight of your Magnetic North, getting knocked off course by life, and chasing shinier ideas instead of sticking with what's proven.Two practical fixes: tracking your numbers so the data (not your brain's story) tells you what's working, and the Monthly Quests ritual — a first-Thursday-of-the-month practice used inside AEX to revisit wins, reconnect to Magnetic North, and set focused quests for the month ahead.Want the community and ritual that keeps you from quietly drifting off course?Join AEX: https://adhd-accelerator.com?utm_source="rss"Grab my ADHD Weekly Dashboard: https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboard?utm_source="rss"
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  The ADHD Business Time Trap Progress (And How to Escape It) 23.07.2026 11min

  ADHD brains have four time zones: now, not now, never, and forever. That's time blindness - and it's why so many ADHD entrepreneurs struggle to turn big ideas into steady progress.In this episode, Steve shares Monthly Quests: the framework members of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) use to zoom out from the week, stay tied to their bigger vision, and build momentum that compounds every month. He covers how to pick a quest, the difference between result-oriented and action-oriented goals, and the two questions that make any quest concrete — plus a real member story of going from zero to three-plus paying clients in two months.Enjoying the show? A five-star rating or review helps other ADHD entrepreneurs find it.Learn more about AEX: adhd-accelerator.comGrab Steve's free ADHD Weekly Dashboard: http://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboard?utm_source=rss
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  The ADHD Procrastination Tax (And how to beat it) 16.07.2026 9min

  In this episode, Steve breaks down the ADHD procrastination tax — the real cost, in money, time, and quality of life, of the shiny-object detours and distraction spirals that eat into work that should take a fraction of the time.Steve walks through a real example from his Focus Formula coaching cohort: a fractional consultant with three solid, well-paying clients whose work should only take 12 days a month — but procrastination was quietly filling all 20 working days. He unpacks why this happens (hello, dopamine desert), and the two tools that got her out of it: co-working/body doubling and quick emotional regulation techniques for when the nervous system gets dysregulated before a task even starts.In this episode:What the "ADHD procrastination tax" actually costs you in revenue, growth, and free timeA real client example: how procrastination quietly filled every available working hourWhy the "dopamine desert" (no urgent deadline, no intense interest) is where ADHD brains get stuckHow co-working / body doubling breaks the cycleQuick emotional regulation techniques (tapping, breathing) to use before starting a hard taskHow working ahead builds self-trust — and why that becomes a virtuous cycleFree Masterclass — Thursday, July 16th, 10am PT / 1pm ET How to Cross the Dopamine Desert and Build Your Dream Business Even With ADHDSteve is teaching his most important lessons from four years since his ADHD diagnosis at age 54: the three real challenges ADHD entrepreneurs face, the real secret to time management with ADHD, and how to stop procrastinating and get the important things done. Free to attend, and replay available if you can't make it live.👉 Register here: https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/dopamine-desert?utm_source=rssLinks:Join ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX): https://adhd-accelerator.comGrab the free Weekly ADHD Dashboard → https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboardIf this episode was helpful, a five-star rating on your favorite podcast platform goes a long way. Thanks for listening!
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  Diagnosed with ADHD at 54: What I Wish I'd Known Sooner 09.07.2026 12min

  Late diagnosed ADHD entrepreneur? Steve shares his own diagnosis story — decades of unexplained struggle, a career that looked like chaos from the outside, and finally understanding his ADHD brain at age 54.In this episode, Steve goes back to the beginning of his own ADHD journey — from a career he used to joke had "career ADD," through a successful exit, corporate burnout, and building a coaching practice, all without knowing his brain was wired differently. He walks through the moment everything fell apart in 2023 despite his best year yet, what the diagnosis actually revealed (ADHD as a performance disorder, not an attention deficit), and the mindset shift that made the biggest difference: letting go of shame and treating ADHD as wiring to support, not a character flaw to fix.Also in this episode: Steve's free live masterclass, "How to Cross the Dopamine Desert and Build Your Dream Business Even With ADHD," happening July 16th at 10am PT / 1pm ET. It's free, and a replay will be available if you can't make it live. 👉 Register here: https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/dopamine-desert?utm_source=rssTimestamps: 0:00 – Free masterclass announcement: Crossing the Dopamine Desert 1:00 – Revisiting Steve's own ADHD story 2:00 – "Career ADD" before diagnosis 3:00 – From startup exit to corporate burnout to coaching 4:00 – 2023: falling apart during his best year yet 5:00 – Getting diagnosed, and why meds alone weren't the answer 6:00 – ADHD as a performance disorder, not an attention disorder 7:00 – Why midlife diagnosis is so common (hormones, aging, lost coping capacity) 8:00 – The relief of finally understanding his brain 9:00 – Redefining what a "good week" looks like 10:00 – Letting go of shame and guilt 11:00 – "Make the important interesting" — building systems that evolve 12:00 – Closing thoughts and an invitation to share your storyResources: 🔗 Free Weekly ADHD Dashboard: go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboard 🔗 ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator: adhd-accelerator.com 📧 Contact: [email protected]
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  Your ADHD Brain Isn't Broken - Your Business Model Might Be 02.07.2026 10min

  Is Your Business Model a Mismatch for Your ADHD Brain?Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator, helping late-diagnosed ADHD Entrepreneurs get out of overwhelm, reclaim their focus and build a business and life that feels free.In this episode, Steve explains that many ADHD entrepreneurs struggle not because their brains are broken but because their business model (or role within it) doesn’t fit how their brain works. He notes that high-touch, client-driven consulting, coaching, fractional, or agency models can pay well yet lead to fatigue, burnout, growth ceilings, and subtle self-sabotage as the brain resists more of the same. He recommends evaluating your “magnetic north” by separating mission (impact and who you help) from vision (how you want your days and weeks to feel, including time and money). He shares an example of shifting an e-commerce agency model toward coaching internal teams to reduce stress and ADHD-related challenges while serving the same mission.00:00 Free Weekly ADHD DashboardGet it here: //go.steveaugustcoaching.com/adhd-dashboard00:35 Business Models and ADHD02:24 When Consulting Hits a Ceiling04:22 Magnetic North Mission Vision06:31 Agency to Coaching Example08:29 Choosing a Brain Fit Model09:41 Scale Without Burning Out10:04 Wrap Up and Call to Action👉 Join the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator – the coworking community designed specifically for ADHD entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and creatives ready to make good on their brillianceAEX gives you the map, the system, and the support so you can look back at 6 months and say "I actually did it" - and feel like the entrepreneur your ideas and talents deserve.https://adhd-accelerator.com
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  How The Four Agreements guide ADHD Brains to stop assumptions and reduce daily overwhelm 25.06.2026 9min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-four-agreements-evenmore-so-for-adhd-brains —------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, is an expert ADHD coach and productivity specialist, and shares how “The Four Agreements” book can help ADHD minds. In this short solo episode, Steve explains each agreement and why they matter more when you have ADHD. He talks about being kind with your words, not taking things personally, asking questions instead of assuming, and doing your best. Steve links these ideas to common ADHD struggles like self-criticism, rejection, and overwhelm. It’s a powerful and helpful episode for anyone with an ADHD brain.Steve knows how tough it can be for ADHD minds to deal with daily thoughts and feelings. He learned that “The Four Agreements” can really help ADHD brains feel calmer and clearer. These four simple ideas, be kind with your words, don’t take things personally, don’t assume, and always try your best, can change how you think and act. Steve explains how each one helps with things like overthinking, feeling rejected, or being hard on yourself. These tools make it easier to handle life and work without feeling lost or overwhelmed.Steve used to believe “The Four Agreements” was a great book, but after learning he had ADHD, it hit even harder. He saw how ADHD made things like self-talk, rejection, and quick assumptions feel bigger. Now, he teaches ADHD entrepreneurs how these four simple rules can help calm the chaos. By using kindness, asking questions, and doing your best, it’s easier to handle life and work. These tools help ADHD minds feel steadier, clearer, and less overwhelmed each day.Key Takeaways:Power of Words: How self-talk shapes how we feel and act with ADHD.Don’t Take It Personally: Why other people’s actions aren’t always about you.Ask, Don’t Assume: ADHD minds often fill in gaps, asking clears things up.Do Your Best: Your best looks different every day, and that’s okay.Real-Life Tools: Simple ideas to handle stress, rejection, and overthinking.Additional Insights:Words Matter: Kind self-talk helps calm ADHD’s inner critic.It’s Not About You: Others act from their own stories, not yours.Ask First: Questions clear up the stories we make in our heads.Do What You Can: Your best changes day to day, meet your brain where it is.Simple Tools Help: These four ideas bring more peace, focus, and control.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Our words shape our world, especially the ones we tell ourselves.” - Steve August“Most of the time, it’s not about you, it’s their story, not yours.” - Steve August“Your best changes every day, and that’s totally okay.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares how “The Four Agreements” can help ADHD entrepreneurs handle self-talk, rejection, and overthinking, with simple rules that bring more calm, focus, and real ease to daily life and business.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Teaser [01:29] - Welcome Back: Steve Talks About His Vacation[02:04] -Why Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements Matters More with ADHD[03:41] - Be Impeccable with Your Word[05:04] - Don’t Take Things Personally & Don’t Make Assumptions[07:36] - Always Do Your BestFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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  Enough With the Productivity Porn: ADHD Brains Need Progress, Not Perfection 18.06.2026 12min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/enough-witht-he-productivity-porn-Its-about-progress -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, challenges the obsession with productivity and explains why progress is what truly matters for ADHD entrepreneurs. He breaks down the difference between being busy and actually moving toward meaningful goals, and shares how to shift from a reactive mindset to a proactive one. Steve introduces the idea of finding your magnetic north, narrowing your focus to a weekly timeframe, and committing to decisions long enough to see real results. This episode offers practical guidance for building steady progress and avoiding distractions while growing a business with ADHD.Steve challenges ADHD entrepreneurs to rethink their focus on productivity and shift their attention toward progress. He explains that being busy and getting many tasks done does not always move you closer to your real goals. Instead, he encourages listeners to define their magnetic north by clarifying the impact they want to make and the life they want to build. Steve also suggests narrowing your focus to a weekly timeframe and choosing one key initiative to commit to. The goal is to make clear decisions, ignore distractions, and stay consistent long enough to see meaningful progress in your business.Key Takeaways:Focus on Progress: Being busy is not the same as moving forward.Think Weekly: Narrow your focus to what matters this week.Stick With It: Choose one path and ignore distractions long enough to see results.Additional Insights:Magnetic North Matters: Clear direction is required before real progress can happen.Limit Your Focus: A weekly view helps prevent everything from feeling urgent.Decision Builds Momentum: Choosing one path and staying with it creates steady progress.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Progress is about getting to where you want to go.” - Steve August“If you do not know where you are going, you are never going to get there.” - Steve August“Because I chose it, it was the right choice.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he challenges ADHD entrepreneurs to move beyond productivity and focus on real progress. Learn how defining your magnetic north and narrowing your focus to one week at a time can create clear direction.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Progress Over Productivity[03:09] - Reactive vs. Proactive[05:28] - Finding Your Magnetic North[06:22] - Sequencing Your Path[08:36] - Why Choosing Matters More[11:01] - Measuring What CountsFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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  ADHD Productivity System for Founders to Beat Overwhelm using the Only Tens with Mark J. Silverman 11.06.2026 35min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/marks-ilverman —------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with Mark J. Silverman, an Executive Coach, Speaker, Podcaster, and Author at Mark J. Silverman and Associates LLC, to explore how ADHD has shaped his life, career, and coaching practice. From addiction recovery to high-level tech sales and then becoming a transformational coach, Mark shares the systems, insights, and mindset shifts that have allowed him to turn ADHD challenges into superpowers. They dive deep into productivity, authenticity, self-awareness, and how his "Only 10s" methodology helps people align actions with their values and capabilities.Mark isn’t just a coach; he’s helping ADHD leaders succeed by doing less, not more. His ADHD once made life hard, but now it’s his strength. After big wins in tech sales, he learned to trust what truly matters. With his “Only 10s” method, he teaches others to focus, say no, and build lives full of peace, not pressure.Mark spent years in tech sales before becoming a coach for leaders with ADHD. His late diagnosis helped him understand how his brain works. From big business deals to deep personal work, he’s learned to focus on what truly matters. Now, through writing and coaching, he helps others do less, trust themselves, and lead with clarity.Key Takeaways:ADHD Insight: Mark turned his ADHD into a tool for focus and success.Simple Tools: His “Only 10s” method helps people do what really matters.Big Shifts: He went from sales to coaching top leaders and changemakers.Know Yourself: He teaches how to spot the lies we tell ourselves and stay true.Lead with Peace: Mark shows ADHD minds how to thrive with less stress.Additional Insights:ADHD and Action: Mark’s ADHD taught him to work with his brain, not against it.Big Change: Coaching showed him how to stop people-pleasing and set limits.Focus Tools: Whiteboards, check-ins, and help from others keep him on track.Trust Yourself: He learned to listen to what he really wants, not just say yes.Share the Truth: Mark opens up about his path to help others feel less alone.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“I don’t think it’s that you can’t get things done, you just don’t want to.” - Mark J. Silverman“If I only do what I really want to, everything works better.” - Mark J. Silverman“I pay for help because I know I won’t do it myself.” - Mark J. SilvermanJoin Mark as he shares how ADHD shaped his path from burnout to balance. Learn how focus, honesty, and simple tools help ADHD minds lead with calm, do less, and still make a big impact.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:51] - Introduction to Mark Silverman: Coach, Author, and Leader[03:37] - How Mark Became a Key Influence in Steve’s Coaching Journey[05:02] - Mark on His ADHD Diagnosis and the Struggles Before Awareness[09:52] - Mark on How "Only 10s" Transformed His Productivity[14:02] - Mark on Prioritizing with "Only 10s" for ADHD Brains[21:07] - Mark on Paying for Support to Stay Productive[23:02] - Mark on Overcoming Fear, Setting Boundaries, and Saying No[27:45] - Mark’s Approach to Prioritizing Big Decisions[31:32] - True North & LegacyFOLLOW THE GUEST:LinkedIn Accounts:Mark J. Silverman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/ Mark J. Silverman and Associates LLC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-j-silverman-and-associates-llc/ Websites: https://markjsilverman.com/ FOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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  Letting Go of Productivity Shame in ADHD to Stop the Guilt and Start Getting Things Done 04.06.2026 10min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/Solo-LettingGoOfProductivityShame–------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, is an expert ADHD coach and productivity specialist, and talks about “productivity shame,” the guilt ADHD entrepreneurs feel when they don’t get enough done. Steve explains why common systems don’t always work for ADHD brains and how accepting your brain’s unique way of working is key. He shares simple tips like using weekly plans, coworking, and loose time-blocks to make progress without burnout. This episode helps you feel less alone and more in control of how you work.Steve talks about how ADHD entrepreneurs often feel guilty for not getting enough done. He explains that this “productivity shame” comes from trying to use systems that don’t fit how ADHD brains work. Instead, he says to accept your brain and use simple tools like weekly planning, short work sessions, and co-working. These help make tasks easier to start and finish. Letting go of shame and working with your brain helps you stay focused, feel better, and get more done.Key Takeaways:Let Go of Shame: Accept how your ADHD brain works and stop feeling guilty.Work With Your Brain: Plan around your best focus times and energy levels.Simple Systems: Use easy tools like weekly planning and loose time-blocks to get things done.Additional Insights:Shame Is Common: Many with ADHD feel guilt when they can’t finish tasks.Know Your Brain: ADHD brains need support with planning and follow-through.Plan Smarter: Use simple tools and accept your brain to make real progress.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Let go of productivity shame and accept how your brain works.” - Steve August“Your brain isn’t broken, it just works differently.” - Steve August“Plan for when your brain works best, not when it should.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he talks about letting go of productivity shame and working with your ADHD brain. Discover how weekly planning, co-working, and self-acceptance can help you stay focused, feel better, and get more done without stress.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Understanding Productivity Shame in ADHD[02:59] - Daily Struggles: Plans, Distractions & Guilt[04:29] - Accepting Your ADHD Brain and How It Works[06:55] - Tools, Systems & Mindset Shifts That HelpFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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  Visibility, Storytelling, and ADHD with Candice Smith, MEd 27.05.2026 32min

  Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts June 2nd.In 6 weeks, you’ll build a system that works with your ADHD brain so you can focus on what matters, follow through consistently, and create calmer, more sustainable growth.If you’re ready to turn your brilliant chaos into momentum and freedom, apply now.Get all the details here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus-------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with Candice Smith MEd, Founder of French Press Public Relations and a Consulting Member at The Upside. Candice shares how she helps mission-driven founders build visibility, authority, and trust through storytelling and strategic communication. She also opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, living with PMDD, managing pregnancy while running a business, and the systems and support that help her stay focused and avoid burnout.Candice shares how her early experiences with feeling invisible led her to focus on storytelling, education, and helping founders share their message. She explains how working with mission-driven entrepreneurs shaped her approach to visibility, public relations, and authority building. She also talks about her late ADHD diagnosis, living with PMDD, and how systems, structure, medication, and support tools help her stay focused while running her business.Key Takeaways:Visibility: Clear messaging and trust matter more than chasing big media features.ADHD Challenges: Brain fog and focus changes can affect work and communication.Support Systems: Structure, tools, and strong workflows help founders stay organised and focused.Additional Insights:Storytelling Matters: Clear and personal stories help founders build trust and connection.Visibility Takes Strategy: Different channels work for different stages of business growth.Support Makes a Difference: Systems, structure, and the right tools help founders stay focused and consistent.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“PR is really about connecting with the right people at the right time with the right story.” Candice Smith MEd“Visibility is the combination of PR and marketing together as a system.” Candice Smith MEd“AI amplifies what you give it.” Candice Smith MEdJoin Candice Smith, MEd, as she shares how storytelling, visibility, and strong messaging help founders build trust and authority. She also discusses her experience with inattentive ADHD, PMDD, and the systems and support that help her stay focused while running a business.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[00:57] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![01:25] - Welcome: Candice Smith MEd[02:55] - Rejection sensitivity in PR: treating pitches as experiments[05:58] - Client example: pivoting from big media to podcasts → Ivy League success[08:06] - From feeling invisible as a child to founding an edtech company[11:45] - ADHD diagnosis at 30 (inattentive type) + PMDD’s impact on brain fog[16:33] - Childhood coping: drawing to listen (teacher called her out)[18:15] - Managing ADHD during pregnancy: medication, team systems, Otter.ai[21:59] - VIS Dev framework: visibility ≠ traditional PR[27:17] - MORAY acronym: 5 channels for building trust & authority[29:35] - “Window and mirror” storytelling: they see you and themselves[31:07] - Where to find CandiceFOLLOW THE GUEST ON:Candice Smith MEd - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicecourtneysmith/French Press Public Relations - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frenchpresspr/The Upside - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betheupside/Website:French Press Public Relations: https://frenchpresspr.com/FOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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  The Emotional Profit of Celebrating Wins 21.05.2026 7min

  Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts June 2nd.In 6 weeks, you’ll build a system that works with your ADHD brain so you can focus on what matters, follow through consistently, and create calmer, more sustainable growth.If you’re ready to turn your brilliant chaos into momentum and freedom, apply now.Get all the details here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus ----------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, shares a solo episode on why ADHD entrepreneurs often forget their progress and minimise their wins. He explains how working memory challenges can make it hard to remember accomplishments, even after putting in consistent effort. Steve talks about the importance of reviewing past weeks and months, celebrating progress, and taking what he calls “emotional profit” from showing up and getting things done. This episode highlights how recognising small and big wins can help ADHD entrepreneurs stay motivated, build confidence, and keep moving forward in business and life.Steve shares why many ADHD entrepreneurs struggle to recognise their progress and often forget the wins they have achieved. He explains how working memory challenges can make accomplishments feel invisible, even after weeks of hard work and consistency. Steve talks about the value of reviewing past weeks or months, celebrating both small and large wins, and taking what he calls “emotional profit” from showing up and completing meaningful work. He also highlights how acknowledging progress can improve motivation, reduce discouragement, and help ADHD entrepreneurs build more confidence and steady momentum over time.Key Takeaways:Celebrate Your Wins: ADHD brains can easily forget progress and accomplishments.Review Your Progress: Looking back at past weeks or months helps you see how much you have done.Take Emotional Profit: Acknowledging your effort and progress can improve motivation and build confidence.Additional Insights:ADHD brains can forget progress easily.Reviewing past work helps reveal wins.Celebrating progress builds motivation and confidence.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“We may have been working really hard, but we don’t remember what we did.” - Steve August“Celebrating the wins is taking the emotional profit for showing up and doing what we needed to do.” - Steve August“If we don’t take it, it gets really discouraging.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he explains why ADHD entrepreneurs often forget their progress and struggle to recognise their wins. Learn how working memory challenges can make accomplishments feel invisible, why reviewing past work helps reveal progress, and how taking “emotional profit” can improve motivation, confidence, and steady growth over time.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Introduction to Focus Formula & ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX)[00:29] - Why ADHD brains forget their wins[03:46] - What "emotional profit" means[04:53] - Step 1: Review your calendar to uncover wins[05:47] - Step 2: Stop moving the goalposts, use "good, better, best"FOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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  Why Your ADHD Brain Crashes After Big Wins (And What to Do About It) 14.05.2026 6min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/Why-Your-ADHD-BrainCr-ashes-After-Big-Wins-And-What-to-Do-About-It -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, shares a solo episode on why ADHD entrepreneurs often feel a crash after reaching a big milestone. He explains how hyperfocus, dopamine, and executive function work together during intense build periods and why motivation can suddenly drop once the work is finished. Steve talks about the importance of planning for recovery after major deadlines and avoiding burnout from extreme productivity cycles. This episode highlights how creating a steadier and more sustainable workflow can help ADHD entrepreneurs make consistent progress in business and life.Steve shares his experience of finishing a major update for the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator community and the mental dip that followed after reaching the milestone. He explains how ADHD brains use a lot of dopamine and executive function during intense work periods, which can lead to lower motivation once the goal is complete. Steve highlights the importance of expecting this recovery phase, adjusting workloads, and giving the brain time to restore. He also emphasizes creating a steadier workflow instead of relying on stressful deadline cycles. The focus is on understanding ADHD patterns, preventing burnout, and building sustainable progress over time.Key Takeaways:Expect the Post Milestone Dip: Recovery after intense work is normal.Protect Your Energy: Plan lighter workloads after major deadlines.Build Steady Progress: Consistent work helps prevent burnout.Additional Insights:Big Milestones Use Mental Energy: ADHD brains can feel drained after intense focus periods.Plan for Recovery Time: Lighter schedules after deadlines help restore energy and focus.Steady Work Prevents Burnout: Smaller and more consistent progress is easier to sustain long-term.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“We’ve expended a lot of dopamine. We’ve used up a lot of executive function to get to this point.” - Steve August“There’s going to be a dip after the milestone.” - Steve August“The game with business and life is that steady progress over time.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he explains why ADHD entrepreneurs often feel a mental crash after reaching a big milestone. Learn how dopamine and executive function affect focus and motivation, why recovery time matters after intense work periods, and how steady progress can help prevent burnout and support long-term success.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - The Post-Milestone Crash[02:38] - Why ADHD Brains Don't Celebrate[04:22] - Schedule Less After a Win[05:15] - Prepare for the Recovery SideFOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
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  The Shame-Free Way for ADHD Entrepreneurs to Delegate with Avy Schondorf 07.05.2026 29min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/Avi-gailSchon-dorf ---------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with Avigail Schondorf, Founder and CEO at Alisto and Show Host at AvyHD. Avigail shares how she built a team-based virtual assistant model to support neurodivergent founders, with a focus on delegation, systems, and executive function support. She also talks about her ADHD journey, the challenges of running a business, and how the right support can improve focus, reduce burnout, and help entrepreneurs grow.Avigail Schondorf shares how moving to the United States during COVID led her to rethink her career and build her own business. She explains how working with virtual assistants revealed gaps in systems, communication, and delegation for founders. She also talks about her ADHD journey, how it shaped the way she builds teams, and why structured support, clear communication, and human connection are key to staying focused and getting work done.Key Takeaways:Delegation Gaps: Founders struggle to manage tasks and extract clear information.ADHD Challenges: Executive function makes planning, follow-through, and organisation harder.Practical Support: Clear systems, strong communication, and team-based support improve focus and execution.Additional Insights:Team Approach Matters: Working with a team of assistants helps manage multiple tasks at once.Clear Communication Helps: Focused and direct messages improve clarity and execution.Human Support Counts: Ongoing guidance and accountability help founders stay on track and follow through.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Clarity is kindness. Do not say yes unless you know how you will deliver.” Avigail Schondorf“I solve your problem by mapping what you have and what you do not have.” Avigail Schondorf“Your problem is not tools. It is extracting the right information.” Avigail SchondorfJoin Avigail Schondorf as she shares how moving to the United States during COVID led her to build Alisto, a virtual assistant company designed for neurodivergent founders. She explains how working with teams revealed challenges with delegation and communication, and how clear systems, structured support, and strong human connection can improve focus, reduce overwhelm, and help business owners follow through more consistently.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:03] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![01:31] - Meet Avi Schondorf: social worker turned entrepreneur[02:53] - Moving from Israel to the US with no work permit[04:13] - Managing Filipino VAs during COVID’s chaos[06:37] - How ADHD showed up (kids, self-diagnosis, reparenting)[09:22] - Why she built Alisto: the agency she needed[13:26] - Executive assistants as support for your executive function[16:44] - Three pillars: communication, decision support, operations[20:02] - What to look for in a great assistant (neurotypical + smart)[22:59] - Building systems and handing them off (shame-free)[27:41] - Where to find Avi & closing thoughtsFOLLOW THE GUEST ON:Avigail Schondorf - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avy-schondorf/ Alisto - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alistova/ AvyHD - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avyhd/ AvyHD - YT Profile: https://www.youtube.com/@avy-hd Website:Alisto: https://alistova.com/ FOLLOW THE HOST:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: [email protected]: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035