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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. He shares about a big ADHD challenge, having too many ideas and tasks at once. In this short solo episode, Steve explains the “Great Wall of Everything Now,” when everything feels urgent and important. He shares why ADHD brains have a hard time choosing what to do first. Steve gives an easy plan: get clear on your goals, pick what matters most, and take action. It’s a quick and helpful episode with real tips for ADHD business owners.

Steve knows how hard it is for ADHD minds to pick what to do first when everything feels important. He learned that ADHD isn’t about a lack of focus, but too much focus on too many things. This makes it hard to choose and start. Steve now teaches ADHD entrepreneurs to get clear on where they want to go, so they can spot the most helpful tasks. With this clear goal, it’s easier to focus, take action, and make progress without feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Steve used to feel stuck with too many tasks and ideas, not knowing where to start. He realized ADHD made it hard to choose and organize what to do first. Things changed when he focused on getting clear about his goals instead of trying to do everything. Now, Steve teaches ADHD entrepreneurs to find their “magnetic north,” so they can pick the right tasks, focus better, and take real steps forward without feeling lost or stuck.

• Too Much at Once: ADHD makes everything feel urgent and important, causing overwhelm.
• Executive Function: Why ADHD brains struggle to choose and organize tasks.
• Magnetic North: How clear goals help you focus on what really matters.
• Clarity to Action: The path from knowing your goal to taking the right steps.
• Real Progress: Simple ways to sort your tasks and move forward with less stress.

• Overwhelm is Real: ADHD brains take in too much, making it hard to pick what to do.
• Focus is Built: Clear goals help you choose and stick to the right task.
• Small Steps Win: Deciding on one next step can lead to real progress.
• Clarity First: Knowing where you’re going helps sort the mess of tasks.
• Use What Works: ADHD success comes from clear goals, not just more effort.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “Everything feels urgent and important all at once.” - Steve August
• “ADHD isn’t a focus problem—it’s a sorting problem.” - Steve August
• “Clarity leads to focus, and focus leads to action.” - Steve August

Join Steve August as he explains the “Great Wall of Everything Now” and shows ADHD entrepreneurs how clear goals, focus, and small steps can break through overwhelm and lead to real progress in business and life.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:32] - Episode Introduction

[02:28] - ADHD, Executive Function & Action Triggers

[04:32] - Magnetic North: Your...

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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August talks with Matt Burch, Co-Founder of Humcrush, a music app that brings back the feel of FM radio, and Foundation Member of Agentics Foundation. Matt shares his path from being a creative artist to becoming an AI-focused engineer. He opens up about hitting rock bottom, living with ADHD, and how it shaped his career. Hear how Matt uses AI, structure, and support systems to manage his work and thrive as an ADHD entrepreneur.

Matt isn’t just an engineer; he’s passionate about building tools that help people and create impact. His move from creative work to AI tech shows how ADHD minds can thrive in fast-changing spaces. He believes structure, curiosity, and AI as a second brain help ADHD entrepreneurs stay on track, build better, and grow with purpose.

Matt spent over 20 years building software, starting as a creative and moving into AI-first engineering. He Co-Founded Humcrush to bring back simple, human-curated music experiences. His journey with ADHD, from late diagnosis to daily tools and systems, helps him support founders, solve tough problems, and build with clarity and focus.

• ADHD and Tech Work: Matt shows how ADHD can drive creative thinking and innovation.
• AI as a Tool: How AI helps him solve hard problems and build faster.
• Focus Systems: Using reminders, writing things down, and AI chats to stay on track.
• Personal Story: From hitting bottom to leading in tech with ADHD.
• Community Help: How coaching and peer support boost progress and purpose.

• ADHD and Growth: Matt’s story shows how ADHD can lead to deep learning and fast progress.
• Building with Support: Coaching and community help him stay focused and move forward.
• Life Lessons: His ADHD journey shapes how he works, solves problems, and leads.
• Second Brain: He uses AI chats and notes to stay clear and avoid overwhelm.
• Creative Energy: Matt’s love for new ideas drives his work and helps founders build better.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “AI is my exoskeleton, it helps me do the best work of my life.” - Matt Burch
• “I almost spent more time building systems than doing the work.” - Matt Burch
• “Everything in front of me is a giant inbox, I just try to keep it from slipping away.” - Matt Burch

Join Matt Burch as he talks about how ADHD, AI, and support systems help neurodivergent entrepreneurs thrive. Discover how curiosity and structure fuel his work in tech and his journey to building Humcrush.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:58] - Guest Introduction: Matt Burch and His Journey in Tech and AI

[03:20] - Matt’s Early Journey: From Aspiring Creative to Rock Bottom

[05:51] - Discovery of Programming Through Flash & ActionScript

[09:16] - First Big Break: Digital Signage & Startup Culture

[12:45] - ADHD & R&D: Why Complex Problems Are an Advantage

[14:50] - Transition to Team Leadership in Agency Work

[18:46] -...

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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. He shares insights on why ADHD entrepreneurs often struggle with discipline. In this episode, Steve explains how ADHD brains have limited willpower and discipline, making it harder to stay on task. He emphasizes that the key isn’t more discipline, but working with your brain's strengths and weaknesses. Steve shares strategies like optimizing your environment, using your peak energy times, and creating routines to work smarter, not harder. It’s a practical episode filled with helpful tips for ADHD entrepreneurs to get more done.

Steve understands the challenge of feeling ready to work but struggling to get started. He learned that it's not about needing more discipline, but about how ADHD affects your ability to take action. By managing energy and setting up the right environment, progress becomes easier. Now, Steve teaches ADHD entrepreneurs to recognize their brain's needs, use their peak times for focus, and create routines that make getting things done feel more natural and manageable.

Steve used to struggle with starting tasks, even though he had great ideas and experience. He realized ADHD made it harder to begin, plan, and finish tasks without a plan. The turning point came when he stopped blaming himself and focused on managing his brain’s energy and routine. Now, Steve helps ADHD entrepreneurs use tools like setting up their environment and working during peak focus times to get things done and feel in control.

• Struggling to Start: Why ADHD entrepreneurs find it hard to begin, even with a plan.
• Executive Function: Understanding how ADHD affects your ability to start and finish tasks.
• Energy and Focus: How knowing your brain's best work times can boost productivity.
• Environment Setup: Why creating the right space helps you focus and stay on track.
• Smart Strategies: Simple tips to use your brain’s strengths and move forward with ease.

• Why It’s Hard: Steve explains how ADHD brains need structure to start tasks.
• Energy Matters: How your energy levels and time of day affect your focus.
• Think Like a Coach: Treating executive function like a limited resource helps you manage better.
• Quick Help: Simple tools like co-working and setting your best hours can boost productivity.
• Work With Your Brain: Success comes from using your brain’s strengths, not forcing it.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “I felt ready to work, but I just couldn’t start.” - Steve August
• “It’s not about discipline, it’s about executive function.” - Steve August
• “Manage your brain’s energy and set the right environment to succeed.” - Steve August

Join Steve August as he shares why ADHD entrepreneurs struggle to get started and how understanding your brain, energy, and focus can help you overcome

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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August chats with Martin Forde, founder of Retail Strategy Consultant at Omnichannel Ventures. Martin talks about his journey in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, including his role in the early days of Doctor Squatch. He shares how ADHD shaped his work and how he found tools to help him stay focused. Martin reveals the importance of consistency, focus, and building strong teams while managing life as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how his experiences led him to help emerging brands scale in retail.

Martin isn’t just a founder; he’s passionate about helping brands grow in retail. His journey from Doctor Squatch to building Omnichannel Ventures shows how ADHD can fuel success when managed well. He believes consistency, focus, and the right strategies help ADHD entrepreneurs stay on track, execute ideas, and achieve their goals.

Martin spent years in the CPG industry, playing a key role in growing brands like Doctor Squatch. Now, he uses his expertise in retail strategy to help emerging brands scale. His personal ADHD journey guides him in creating systems that help ADHD entrepreneurs stay focused and succeed in business.

• ADHD and Brand Growth: Martin talks about how ADHD helped him scale successful brands.
• Retail Strategy: How smart planning and focus can lead to big retail wins.
• Consistency is Key: Staying focused and consistent helps ADHD entrepreneurs succeed.
• Personal Experience: Martin’s ADHD journey shaped his approach to business.
• Practical Tools: Systems and strategies that keep ADHD entrepreneurs on track.

• ADHD and Brand Building: ADHD fueled Martin’s success with brands like Doctor Squatch.
• Power of Focus: Consistency is key for ADHD entrepreneurs.
• Lessons Learned: Martin’s ADHD journey shaped his strategies.
• Practical Systems: Tools for staying organized and productive.
• Community Support: A strong network helps ADHD entrepreneurs thrive.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “ADHD helps me focus deeply on what excites me.” - Martin Forde
• “Retail success is all about staying consistent and executing.” - Martin Forde
• “Building a brand takes focus, but it’s the community that keeps you going.” - Martin Forde

Join Martin Forde as he shares how ADHD, focus, and strategic planning helped him scale successful brands. Learn how consistency and community play a key role in his journey to help emerging brands grow in retail.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:50] - Guest Introduction: Martin Forde and His Work in CPG

[03:10] - Early Career: Joining Doctor Squatch and Growing a Brand

[06:50] - Retail Strategy: Expanding Doctor Squatch into Big Retailers

[11:00] - Key Lesson: How ADHD Helps Focus on Big Ideas

[14:56] - The Role of Consistency: Building a Successful Brand

[20:28] - Martin Discusses His ADHD Journey and Its Impact on His Work

[26:25] - Overcoming Challenges:...

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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. He is also the founder, coach, and leader of The Focus Formula ADHD Coworking Community, and creator of the 2X Accelerator, talks about why many ADHD entrepreneurs struggle to get started, even when they know what to do. In this episode, Steve shares why this happens, especially for experienced professionals in their second act, and how it’s often tied to executive function challenges. He explains how understanding your brain’s energy patterns, managing your “mental fuel,” and using tools like body doubling can help you start and stay on track. It’s a clear and real talk packed with tips to help ADHD brains move forward.

Steve knows how it feels to sit down, ready to work, but not be able to start. After facing this himself, he learned it’s not about discipline, it’s about how ADHD affects the brain’s ability to begin tasks. He found that managing energy and building the right structure makes a big difference. Now, he helps ADHD entrepreneurs understand their executive function, use their best focus times, and work with others to finally get things done and feel more in control.

Steve used to wonder why starting felt so hard, even with experience and big ideas. He learned that ADHD makes it harder to start, plan, and follow through, especially without structure. Real progress came when he stopped blaming himself and started managing his brain’s energy and focus. Now, he helps ADHD entrepreneurs use simple tools like co-working and timing their best hours to get unstuck and move forward with confidence.

• Getting Stuck: Why ADHD entrepreneurs struggle to start, even when they know what to do.
• Executive Function: What it means and why it’s the real challenge behind “not starting.”
• Energy and Focus: How understanding your brain’s best times helps you get more done.
• Body Doubling: Why working with others makes starting and finishing easier.
• Smart Strategies: Simple tools to stop spinning and finally move your ideas forward.

• Why It Feels Hard: Steve explains how ADHD brains hit a wall when there's no structure.
• Less Energy, More Struggle: How aging and energy levels affect task starting.
• Think Like a Coach: Seeing executive function like a fuel tank helps you manage better.
• Simple Help: Tools like co-working and body doubling can boost motivation fast.
• Work With Your Brain: Success comes from using your brain’s strengths, not fighting them.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “I knew what to do, but I just couldn’t get myself to start.” - Steve August
• “It’s not a focus problem, it’s an executive function problem.” - Steve August
• “Treat your brain like it runs on fuel, and use the best times to get started.” - Steve August

Join Steve August as he shares why ADHD entrepreneurs often get stuck at the starting line, and how...

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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August is joined by Hannah Underwood, founder of How Might We Community and Under the Hood, a youth charity in the UK. Hannah shares her journey from charity leadership to building a social impact tech startup. She opens up about discovering her ADHD later in life, how it shaped her work, and the tools that help her focus. Learn how she uses curiosity, data, and community to create change and manage life as an ADHD entrepreneur.

Hannah isn’t just a founder; she cares deeply about making a social impact with data and community. Her shift from charity work to tech shows how ADHD can drive big ideas when managed well. She believes curiosity, support, and the right tools help ADHD entrepreneurs stay focused, follow through, and reach their goals.

Hannah spent over 15 years leading a youth charity before starting her own tech venture, How Might We. She uses her deep knowledge of data, leadership, and community building to help others make a bigger impact. Her personal ADHD journey helps her create tools and spaces where neurodivergent founders can stay focused and thrive.

• ADHD and Impact Work: Hannah shares how ADHD can spark big ideas and social change.
• Data with Purpose: Using data and curiosity to drive meaningful results.
• Support Systems: How community and accountability boost focus and follow-through.
• Personal Journey: Discovering her ADHD later in life changed how she works.
• Real Tools: Habits and systems that help ADHD entrepreneurs stay on track.

• ADHD and Leadership: Hannah shows how ADHD traits can lead to bold, creative leadership.
• Power of Community: Supportive groups help ADHD entrepreneurs stay motivated and accountable.
• Learning Through Life: Hannah’s late ADHD discovery reshaped how she builds and leads.
• Focus Tools: She shares real-world systems to manage time and energy effectively.
• Curiosity Wins: Staying curious helps ADHD minds turn big visions into real impact.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “Opportunities aren’t my problem, seeing them all through is.” - Hannah Underwood
• “Data is like a catnip for my curiosity.” - Hannah Underwood
• “Throwing little accountability hand grenades helps me focus.” - Hannah Underwood

Join Hannah Underwood as she shares how ADHD traits, data, and supportive communities help neurodivergent entrepreneurs succeed. Learn how curiosity and focus drive her social impact work and business ventures.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:00] - Guest Introduction: Hannah Underwood and Her Work in Social Impact

[03:26] - Early Career: Becoming a Charity CEO at Age 25

[06:28] - Real Example: How Data Doubled Impact Without Extra Cost

[08:26] - Why Frontline Engagement Improves Data Quality and Results

[14:12] - Discovering ADHD: Motherhood, Startups, and New...

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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast! Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, also a Founder, Coach & Leader of The Focus Formula ADHD Coworking Community, and creator of the 2X Accelerator, shares a powerful idea that changed his work life, the 2-Hour Workday. Steve talks about how ADHD isn’t a lack of attention, but a challenge with using it well. He explains how managing your executive function can help you get more done with less stress. This episode gives simple, real advice to help ADHD entrepreneurs stay focused, do what matters most, and feel good at the end of the day.

Steve isn’t just a coach; he’s lived the real struggle of knowing what to do but not being able to do it. As he got older, work got harder, and learning he had ADHD made it all make sense. He found that managing his executive function was the key. Now, he teaches ADHD entrepreneurs how to work with their brains, use their best hours, and make real progress without burnout.

Steve coached startup founders and helped them grow, but over time, he noticed he couldn’t get his brain to do what he wanted. Learning about ADHD helped him understand why. He realized it’s not about having no attention, but about using it wisely. Now, he helps ADHD entrepreneurs work smarter by focusing on what matters most during their best hours of the day.

• The 2 Hour Workday: Why working less can help you do more with ADHD.
• Executive Function: What it is and why it's so important for focus and progress.
• Work With Your Brain: How to plan your day based on your energy, not a full schedule.
• Body Doubling: How co-working with others helps ADHD minds stay on task.
• Progress Over Perfection: Simple ways to move forward even on tough days.

• ADHD Reality: Steve explains how ADHD is about managing focus, not lacking it.
• Smart Planning: The 2 Hour Workday helps you use your best brain time wisely.
• Energy Over Hours: Why short, focused work blocks beat long busy days.
• Co-Working Power: How working with others boosts focus and follow-through.
• Daily Wins: Doing a little every day adds up to big progress over time.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “ADHD isn’t a lack of attention, it’s trouble using it the right way.” - Steve August
• “Executive function is like energy for your brain, you only get so much each day.” - Steve August
• “If I win my two-hour work block, the rest of the day is just a bonus.” - Steve August

Join Steve August as he breaks down the 2-Hour Workday, a simple way for ADHD entrepreneurs to get more done by using their best focus time. Learn how working with your brain can lead to real progress.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - What ADHD Really Means: It’s not about lack of attention

[01:47] - How Executive Function Shapes Your Day

[03:32] - The 2-Hour Workday: Use Your Best Focus Time

[07:34] - Why Time Blocking Fails for ADHD Brains

[09:16] - Progress Over...

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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August is joined by Jennifer Adelhardt, founder of Strategic Curiosity and Adjunct Faculty & Associate Graduate Faculty, Department of Management at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a TEDx Speaker. Jennifer shares her journey from corporate consulting to studying ADHD in entrepreneurship. She talks about how ADHD traits can both challenge and fuel entrepreneurial success, and offers insights on building environments where neurodivergent entrepreneurs can thrive.

Jennifer isn’t just a consultant; she’s passionate about helping ADHD entrepreneurs succeed. Her journey from the corporate world to studying ADHD in business shows how understanding neurodivergent traits can create better work environments. She believes the right strategies can help ADHD entrepreneurs thrive, especially with the right support and mindset.

Jennifer has nearly two decades of experience in the corporate world before transitioning to focus on ADHD in entrepreneurship. As the founder of Strategic Curiosity, she combines her expertise in leadership and academic research to create environments where neurodivergent entrepreneurs can thrive. She uses her personal experience with ADHD to help others build effective strategies for success.

• ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Jennifer highlights how ADHD traits can fuel business success.
• Building Supportive Environments: Creating workplaces where neurodivergent entrepreneurs thrive.
• The Power of Research: Understanding ADHD leads to better strategies.
• Personal Experience: How Jennifer’s ADHD journey shaped her approach.
• Practical Tools: Strategies to help ADHD entrepreneurs stay focused and succeed.

• ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Jennifer explains how ADHD traits can drive business success.
• Building Support: The importance of creating supportive work environments for ADHD entrepreneurs.
• Learning from Experience: How Jennifer’s ADHD journey shaped her business strategies.
• Effective Tools: The tools and strategies Jennifer uses to stay focused and productive.
• Adapting and Growing: Why flexibility and curiosity are key to success for ADHD entrepreneurs.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “ADHD traits can be a powerful advantage in business.” - Jennifer Adler
• “Creating supportive environments helps ADHD entrepreneurs thrive.” - Jennifer Adler
• “Understanding ADHD leads to better strategies for success.” - Jennifer Adler

Join Jennifer Adler as she discusses how ADHD traits, research, and supportive environments can help neurodivergent entrepreneurs thrive and build successful businesses.

Episode Highlight:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:15] - Guest Introduction: Jennifer Adler

[03:26] - Jennifer’s Journey: From Corporate to ADHD Research

[05:36] - ADHD Traits and Their Impact on Entrepreneurship

[07:16] - Using ADHD...