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Forge Fire Protocol Podcast
Forge Fire Protocol is the operating system for entrepreneurs who want more than a job with extra paperwork. It's the five-step sequence for turning a raw idea into a $10 million exit in three to five years, built for the AI era. Each episode walks through the Protocol's stages: Spark, Forge, Ignite, Temper, and Ascend, covering the exact filters, systems, and AI leverage points that separate a real sellable asset from a founder-trapped business. Hosted by Don LaPlume alongside Mike Sullivan…
Episodes
Forge Fire Protocol Podcast5 Apps, $800 a Month Wasted - We Built One to Replace Them All
Episode 18: A painting company owner was running 5 different apps, paying $800 a month, and none of them talked to each other. Don LaPlume, Mike Sullivan, and…
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You Don't Know What You Don't Know
Episode 17: You've never met a successful entrepreneur without a coach. Not one. Don LaPlume, Mike Sullivan, and Steve Moynihan dig into why coaching changes…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastDon't Die With the Idea Inside You
Episode 16: You've got an idea. You've had it a while. So what's actually stopping you? Don LaPlume, Mike Sullivan, and Steve Moynihan dig into the real reason…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastStop Losing Leads: Fix These 5 Business Problems
Missed leads, unclear ideal clients, and a packed calendar can keep your business busy without moving it forward. In Episode 15, Don LaPlume, Michael Sullivan…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastThe 10 Questions That Expose Who Your Real Customer Is
Episode 14 Overview: Most founders run their 72 hour market test aiming at "anyone with the problem." That is why the calls go nowhere. Don, Mike, and Steve…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastYou Built a Job, Not a Business | $10M Exit Math Explained
Episode 13: You validated your idea. Now here is the math behind turning it into a $10 million exit. Don LaPlume, Mike Sullivan, and Steve Moynihan break down…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastGo, Pivot, or Kill: Validate Your Idea. Build Financial Freedom.
Episode 12: September 28, 2026 Got a business idea? Before you build toward financial freedom, test whether customers want it. Episode 12 explores Forge Fire…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastCan I Fix This With AI?
What if every new task in your business started with one question: Can I fix this with AI? In this episode of the Forge Fire Protocol Podcast, Michael…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastStop Sitting on Your Business Idea: Join the $10 Million Challenge
Episode 10: You have an idea, and you have done nothing with it. Don LaPlume, Mike Sullivan, and Steve Moynihan explain why waiting for the perfect time is the…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastThe Mastermind: AI Advice from Business Legends
Episode 9 Summary What if you could ask the greatest business minds in history anything? In this episode, we introduce the AI-powered Mastermind: real advice…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastWe Needed a Better Way. So We Built It. Introducing Crushr
Episode 8 Summary Don, Mike, and Steve unveil Crushr, the first product to come out of the Forge Fire Exchange. Built in under two weeks because existing…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastBricks to Breakthroughs: Struggle Drives Innovation
Episode 7 Summary This episode is a look back. Don, Mike, and Steve share real stories from their own entrepreneurial pasts, the mistakes, the wasted time, and…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastIgnite Your Startup for a $10 Million Exit
Episode 5: Ignite Your Startup for a $10 Million Exit Most founders skip the one step that would save them years and thousands of dollars: proving the idea…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastAnnouncing the $10 Million Challenge: Your Path to a Life Changing Exit
Episode 6: Announcing the $10 Million Challenge: Your Path to a Life-Changing Exit Don, Mike, and Steve officially announce the $10 Million Challenge: a…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastBuilding an App Live with AI: Cutting Software Costs in Forge Fire Protocol
Episode 4: Building an App Live with AI: Cutting Software Costs in Forge Fire Protocol AI just changed what one person can build alone, and this episode shows…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastDecoding Your Score: The 7 Traits of a $10M-Exit Business
Episode 3: Decoding Your Score: The 7 Traits of a $10M-Exit Business The last episode gave you the scorecard. This one shows you what to actually do with the…
Forge Fire Protocol Podcast7 Traits of a $10M-Exit Business (Recurring Revenue + Defensible Moat)
Episode 2: 7 Traits of a $10M-Exit Business (Recurring Revenue + Defensible Moat) A great idea and a great business are not the same thing. Most founders don't…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastSpark: Idea Validation and the First Step Toward a $10M+ Business Exit Strategy
Episode 1: Spark: Idea Validation and the First Step Toward a $10M+ Business Exit Strategy Every successful business exit strategy starts with a single moment…
Forge Fire Protocol PodcastIgniting Entrepreneurial Philosophy: The Forge Fire Protocol Origins
Episode 0: Igniting Entrepreneurial Philosophy: The Forge Fire Protocol Origins Before the official launch of Forge Fire Protocol, co-founders Don, Mike, and…