Show Students What Entrepreneurship Really Takes.

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Audiences are tired of rehearsed answers and surface-level advice. They want conversations that feel real, thoughtful, and relatable. Calvin shows up as a founder who’s lived the mess — the uncertainty, the pressure, the moments of doubt — and can speak about it clearly, honestly, and without ego. What hosts value: - Natural, unscripted conversations - Clear ideas without jargon - Stories audiences actually relate to - A guest who listens, not just talks

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Topics Calvin Speaks On

1. The Reality of Entrepreneurship
What building a business actually feels like — beyond the wins and metrics.

2. Leadership in Uncertainty
How founders and leaders make decisions when clarity is hard to find.

3. Clarity, Focus & Momentum
Simple frameworks for cutting through overwhelm and moving forward.

4. Founder Mindset & Mental Health
Pressure, comparison, burnout, and learning how to keep going.

5. Growth Without Losing Yourself
Building something meaningful without pretending everything is perfect.

These conversations are reflective, practical, and human — not performative.

Great Fit For

  • Entrepreneurship & startup podcasts

  • Leadership & business shows

  • Founder-focused YouTube channels

  • Media outlets covering innovation, work, or culture

  • Panels, roundtables, and live interviews

  • Global and regional media platforms

If your audience values honesty over hype, this is a strong fit.

Audience Takeaways

  • Relief from feeling like they’re “doing it wrong”

  • Language to talk honestly about challenges

  • Practical insight without pressure

  • A healthier view of success and leadership

  • Encouragement to keep building — imperfectly

Listeners don’t leave feeling sold to.
They leave feeling understood.

About Calvin Smith

Calvin is a founder, coach, and storyteller who refuses to sugarcoat the entrepreneurial journey. He’s known for honest, grounded conversations that reflect what founders actually experience — not what they think they’re supposed to say.

He hosts Business Is F’n Hard and regularly speaks with founders, leaders, and teams across the U.S. and internationally, including Northwest Arkansas, Manila, Accra, Medellín, and beyond.

No scripts.
No persona.
Just real conversation.