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Becoming Self Made

by Relay | Mike Michalowicz

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About the show

Becoming Self Made is a video podcast presented by Relay and hosted by Wall Street Journal bestselling author and money expert Mike Michalowicz. Each episode uncovers the real stories behind entrepreneurs who built something from the ground up—and kept going when the stakes got higher. If you're starting a business, scaling a business, or navigating the realities of being a small business owner, this podcast delivers practical lessons, mindset shifts, and real founder journeys to help you build something that lasts. Because success isn't just what you build. It's who you become. Learn more at relayfi.com/becoming-self-made-podcast Becoming Self Made is produced by Relay in partnership with Pod People.