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# Dirt Smart Podcast with Ben Bardsley

### Ep. #9 Billion Dollar Founder - Paul Mikesell

[Play on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rn4PI2FynlbsOXansVYEF?go=1&sp_cid=02b21df66637abe0bec800272303d625&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop "Play on Spotify")

## Ep. #9 Billion Dollar Founder - Paul Mikesell

## Sep 9· Dirt Smart

### Episode Details

- Date: September 9, 2025
- Duration: 1 HR 18 MIN