Kathryn Finney
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Episode 29

How to Date Like a CEO and Attract the Partnership You Deserve

May 20, 2025 · 54 min

About this episode

What if the skills you used to launch your dream business were the same skills you need to launch a successful romantic partnership? In this one-of-a-kind episode of Build the Damn Thing, host Kathryn Finney sits down with acclaimed love coach and entrepreneur Francesca Hogi to uncover the surprising parallels between building a business and building a relationship. Francesca,author of How to Find True Love and TED Talk veteran,dives deep into how intention, vision, and self-worth shape both our love lives and our entrepreneurial paths. Together, they break down why so many high-achieving people struggle with dating, the toxic impact of the “fairy tale industrial complex,” and how your personal growth is the greatest asset in both business and love. Whether you’re pitching investors or planning your next date, this episode will help you ditch the scarcity mindset, align with your true values, and open up to the partnership,and life,you actually deserve. 🔗 Learn more and connect with Francesca: Fran’s book: How to Find True Love , Book Fran’s TED Talk Fran’s Website Follow her on Instagram @dearfranny 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share,because your best business move might just be opening your heart.

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