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ADHD Entrepreneur AcceleratorADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator is the podcast built for the bold, brilliant minds that dont fit the mold - especially the late-diagnosed ADHD entrepreneurs navigating the high-stakes world of B2B. Author: Steve August
Youre an entrepreneur with ADHD. Youve got big ideas, a fast brain and a to-do list thats longer than a CVS receipt. Youre drivenbut staying focused, finishing what you start, and scaling your business? That can feel impossible. Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Hosted by Steve AugustADHD 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. Were 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 wasnt 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. Youll hear real stories from founders who are growing businesses without burning out and well keep it simple, actionable, and ADHD-friendly every step of the way. So if youre ready to grow your business, feel free, and finally say Not now, squirrels. Weve got work to do. Hit subscribe. Lets go! Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Superpower or Liability? The Truth About ADHD and Entrepreneurial Success with John M. Torrens
Thursday, 12 March, 2026
Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts on March 24th. The Focus Formula has helped over 100 ADHD entrepreneurs turn their brilliant chaos into consistent growth and freedom. In 6 weeks, you'll build a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain to help you prioritize what matters, get started with ease, and stay focused through the finish — so you can end each week feeling calmer, capable, and proud of your progress. You’ll get daily co-working sessions, weekly live coaching sessions with me, and a host of other bonuses in a program built specifically to help ADHD brains succeed. The first 10 to apply get a bonus private dashboard build session with me — so if you're interested, apply today. Those spots won’t last long. Get all the details and apply here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus --------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with John M. Torrens. He's a three-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, TEDx speaker on ADHD as an entrepreneur's superpower, and author of Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win. He's a Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management and host of The Total Entrepreneur podcast. Key Takeaways: ADHD & Entrepreneurship: Traits like risk-taking and fast action suit early-stage ventures. Functional vs Dysfunctional: The same trait can help or hinder depending on management. ADHD Type Matters: Hyperactive vs inattentive ADHD affects outcomes differently. Here are a few quotes from the episode: “Our brains function really well in chaos. If you need somebody to make sense of chaos, we are your guys.” John M. Torrens “Every trait has an upside and a downside depending on the context.” John M. Torrens “There is somebody out there who likes to do the thing you hate, and they are really good at it.” John M. Torrens Join John M. Torrens as he explains how ADHD traits influence entrepreneurship and business growth, why many people with ADHD start companies, and how founders can manage health, habits, and resilience to build more successful ventures. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser [01:08] - Focus Formula - Build a Weekly System for Your ADHD Brain [02:06] - Introducing John M. Torrens [04:47] - Early ADHD Awareness [07:19] - Thriving in Chaos, Struggling with Scale [09:25] - ADHD: Superpower or Challenge? [12:23] - Hyperactive vs. Inattentive ADHD [15:04] - Managing Consumption & Activity [19:54] - Delegating Executive Function [23:54] - Decision Paralysis vs. Quick Action [29:04] - Where to Find John FOLLOW THE GUEST: LinkedIn Accounts: John M. Torrens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmtorrens/ Syracuse University: https://www.linkedin.com/school/syracuse-university/ Follow The Total Entrepreneur Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetotalentrepreneurpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INcJMpftlTHOnYqFoknw5 To learn how ADHD can become an advantage in business, read Dr. John Torrens’ book Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4DJZB8/ Websites: Syracuse University: https://www.syracuse.edu/ Connections Family Centered Therapies: http://www.connectionstx.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.com X: https://x.com/steveaugust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAccelerator Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
