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ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator

ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator

By: Steve August
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Summary

 You’re an entrepreneur with ADHD. You’ve got big ideas, a fast brain… and a to-do list that’s longer than a CVS receipt. You’re driven—but staying focused, finishing what you start, and scaling your business? That can feel impossible. Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Hosted by Steve August—ADHD coach, founder, and lifelong entrepreneur. Steve ha's built and exited companies, served as CMO of a $100 million business. Late diagnosed with ADHD at age 54, Steve now helps ADHD entrepreneurs get out of overwhelm find their focus and create freedom. This podcast is your go-to resource for building a business that works with your ADHD brain, not against it. We’re talking " brain-first" practical strategies to help you prioritize, start focus and finish, and sustain over time so you can reap the rewards of your brilliance. If you've ever felt like traditional business success advice wasn’t made for how your brain works, this show proves there's a different path. One built not in spite of your brain - but because of it. You’ll hear real stories from founders who are growing businesses without burning out… and we’ll keep it simple, actionable, and ADHD-friendly every step of the way. So if you’re ready to grow your business, feel free, and finally say… ‘Not now, squirrels. We’ve got work to do.’ Hit subscribe. Let’s go!Steve August Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Shame-Free Way for ADHD Entrepreneurs to Delegate with Avy Schondorf

    The Shame-Free Way for ADHD Entrepreneurs to Delegate with Avy Schondorf
    May 7 2026
    🔥 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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: 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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    29 mins
  • Build Mode vs. Sell Mode: The ADHD Cave Problem

    Build Mode vs. Sell Mode: The ADHD Cave Problem
    Apr 30 2026
    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/build-modevs-se-ll-mode-the-adhd-cave-problem -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, shares a solo episode on the challenge of balancing build mode and sell mode as an ADHD entrepreneur. He explains how getting deep into creation can lead to going quiet on marketing and outreach. Steve talks about all-or-nothing thinking, how it affects consistency, and why it is important to challenge that mindset. He introduces a simple, good, better, best approach to stay visible while building. This episode highlights the importance of setting timeframes, doing minimal actions, and working with your brain to stay consistent.Steve shares a personal experience of being deep in build mode while working on his program and how it affected his ability to stay consistent with marketing and outreach. He explains that ADHD can lead to all-or-nothing thinking, which makes it harder to balance creating and selling at the same time. Steve highlights the importance of questioning these thoughts, adjusting expectations, and focusing on small, consistent actions. He also emphasizes setting clear timeframes and doing minimal outreach to stay visible. The focus is on self-awareness, simple systems, and maintaining progress while building.Key Takeaways:Balance Build and Sell: Stay visible with simple actions.Challenge All or Nothing Thinking: Progress still counts.Take Small Actions: Focus on good enough output.Additional Insights:Build Mode Pulls Focus: Deep creation can reduce time spent on marketing and outreach.Set Clear Limits: Having a timeframe helps you avoid staying in cave mode too long.Minimum Effort Matters: Small actions keep you visible even during busy build phases.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“It’s really easy for ADHD brains to go into a little bit of their cave and just create.” - Steve August“Anything that’s put out there is by default good.” - Steve August“Give yourself a timeframe for when you’re going to come out.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares how being deep in build mode affected his focus on marketing and outreach as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how to stay visible with simple actions, challenge all-or-nothing thinking, and set clear timeframes while building.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Hide in "Cave Mode"[01:47] - The Danger of Going Dark on Marketing & Selling[02:36] - Stop All-or-Nothing Thinking (You're Doing More Than You Think)[04:00] - Use "Good, Better, Best" Instead of Chasing Perfection[05:30] - Give Yourself a Deadline & a Minimum to Stay VisibleFOLLOW 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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: 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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    8 mins
  • When Life Hits Hard: Grief, ADHD, and the Systems That Held Me Together

    When Life Hits Hard: Grief, ADHD, and the Systems That Held Me Together
    Apr 23 2026
    🔥 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/when-life-hits-hard-grief-AD-HD-andthe-systems-that-held-me-together -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, shares a personal episode about dealing with grief after the loss of a close college friend and how it impacted his focus and emotions. He explains how ADHD can make emotional regulation and executive function more challenging during difficult moments. Steve talks about adjusting expectations, doing lighter tasks, and giving yourself grace instead of forcing deep work. This episode highlights the importance of self-awareness, building a supportive system, and creating a buffer so you can handle life’s unexpected challenges without losing progress.Steve shares a personal experience of losing a close college friend and how it affected his focus, emotions, and ability to work. He explains that grief can disrupt executive function and emotional regulation, especially for ADHD entrepreneurs. Steve highlights the importance of recognizing your limits, adjusting your workload, and focusing on simpler tasks during difficult moments. He also emphasizes building consistent systems and creating a buffer so you can handle unexpected challenges. The focus is on self-awareness, giving yourself grace, and maintaining progress even during hard times.Key Takeaways:Adjust Your Expectations: Accept that focus and productivity will drop during emotional challenges.Do What You Can: Shift to simpler, low-effort tasks instead of forcing deep work.Build a Buffer: Consistent systems help you handle unexpected events without losing progress.Additional Insights:Grief Affects Focus: Emotional stress can disrupt attention, memory, and productivity.Give Yourself Grace: Allow space to process without forcing high-level work.Awareness Helps You Adjust: Understanding your ADHD patterns makes it easier to respond and adapt.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“I knew right from the get-go that I was not going to be able to focus.” - Steve August“I just did the easy stuff, the stuff that did not require a ton of executive function.” - Steve August“Give yourself some grace.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares a personal experience of loss and how it impacted his focus, emotions, and daily work as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how to adjust your workload, focus on simple tasks, and give yourself space during difficult moments.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Losing a Close Friend at 57[02:55] - Why Grief Hits ADHD Brains, Harder[03:58] - Giving Yourself Grace & Doing Easy Work[06:30] - The Key: Building a Buffer Before Life HappensFOLLOW 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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: 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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    8 mins
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