Grow A Small Business Podcast

A tech entrepreneur that has 20+ years of experience in the software business industry solving complex challenges, now helping companies action regulatory change using innovative technology. (Martin Gorm Pedersen)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Troy in this episode as he interviews Martin Gorm Pedersen, the CEO & Co-Founder of RequirementONE, a Dane who has recently relocated with his ...

17+ years of experience in the audiovisual industry; co-founder of Scene Change. Endured despite the adversities of COVID, earning $25,000,000 in revenue last year with a 25-27% compound growth each year. (Ian Whitworth)

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael interviews Ian Whitworth, co-founder of Scene Change, Australia's most-awarded AV company. He's based in the Greater Sydney ...

QFF Co-founders of a B Corp and a research team to help balance profit with purpose, now helping small-medium business owners grow while positively impacting the world. (Gillian Periera & Simon Smallchua)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Troy interviews Gillian Pereira, co-founder of The Business Pickle, and Simon Smallchua, co-founder of Har...

11+ years supporting their fine food family business, now running his own feel-good food business to provide fresh and green healthy foods across Australia. Growing with over a million annual revenue and 100 FTEs. (Jackson McGrath)

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Jackson McGrath, the Founder, and CEO of Greenstreat based in Brisbane, Australia. Jackson has set up his own feel-...

In her early 20's back at Uni, while doing side hustle in marketing for a fitness education company, saw the big demand for digital marketing which she later on took as a full-time job, on par to earn around 500K in 2023. (Naomi Johnston)

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Grow A Small Business Podcast episode, Troy interviews Naomi Johnston from The Noa Group based in Sydney, Australia. The Noa Group is a digit...

QFF Founder of the Value Builder System and Host of the Built to Sell Podcast, now helping small-medium business owners increase their businesses' value through eight key drivers to improve sellability. (John Warrillow)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews John Warrillow, founder of the Value Builder System, a sales and marketing software for busines...

From working at a global firm, now running a professional accounting firm that provides the highest quality services. Growing with over 10 million dollars in annual revenue & managing now 100+ that are all across Canada. (Robert Gauvreau)

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Robert Gauvreau, the Founder, and CEO of Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory based in Peterborough, Canada. Robert...

CEO and Co-founder of Pleasant State, with a vision to save the Earth by eradicating toxic and single-use plastics, making home care a form of self-care. Now earning $440,000 with 4 FTEs, and up to 150% growth in Fiscal Year 2022. (Ami Bateman)

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Grow A Small Business Podcast episode, Troy interviews Ami Bateman, a 2023 Telstra Best of Business Promoting Sustainability Winner in Queensl...

QFF An experienced serial entrepreneur who founded multiple fast-growth companies; now coaching and helping leaders across Australia grow their revenues from 10 to $300 million through a proven structured strategic planning process. (Brad Giles)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews the Founder and Leadership Team Coach of Evolution Partners, Brad Giles. He is a strategic ...

With a solid model that revolutionizes recruiters' ability to start their own agency without handling business operations, they co-founded XRecruiter, now with 4 FTEs, driven by an intense passion for recruitment. (Declan Kluver and Blake Thompson)

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Declan Kluver and Blake Thompson, based in Brisbane, Australia. They co-founded XRecruiter. Blake and Declan go all ...

From running a venture-funded startup Freelancing platform to providing health insurance for remote teams and digital nomads, now having amazing growth with 150 people and over 20 million top lines. (Sondre Rasch)

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Sondre Rasch, the Co-Founder, and CEO of SafetyWing based in San Francisco, United States of America. Sondre has se...

QFF 20+ years experience working with elite athletes, sporting teams, CEOs, founders, and entire organizations, now helping small-medium business owners manage energy and high-performing team. (Andrew May)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Andrew May, the Founder & CEO of Strive: Stronger based in Sydney, Australia. He's rec...

24+ years of experience in aviation, started with an A&P license and ambition. With his experience and entrepreneurship, he's doing everything from aircraft maintenance, brokerage, and management, to chartered flights with 15 FTEs. (Travis Lamance)

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Grow A Small Business Podcast episode, Troy interviews Travis Lamance, from Dallas Texas, United States. Travis is the CEO of Haven Aero. He ...

Business builder & personal brand strategist, founded her first business at 23, now Founder & CEO of The PR Hub, a PR and corporate comms business representing entrepreneurs, business leaders and high growth, brands. (Samantha Dybac)

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Samantha Dybac, host of the Influence Unlocked podcast and the CEO and founder of The PR Hub, rated 2022 Sydney's No...

QFF A world-leading visionary business pioneer, speaker, author, and advisor, running and growing her own multi-million dollar companies from scratch; now helping auto repair shop owners achieve business and life success across the world. (Rachael Evans)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Quick Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Rachael Evans, the Founder & CEO of the Workshop Whisperer. She is a world-leading visionary bus...

Started OmniPrint International in 2004 after doing servicing, built from 0 to a multimillion-dollar business after 19 years, generating around 16 million USD in revenue alone in 2021, he started by himself, now with 70 FTES. (Victor Peña)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Victor Peña, Founder and CEO of OmniPrint International. He's based in Orange County, Southern California, USA. Vic...

In 2018, started her own IV business which saw 330% growth during COVID. Started with 2 FTEs to 35 FTEs. Was awarded 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year and Gold Coast's Young Businesswoman of the Year in 2022 (Kristie Baird)

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Kristie Baird from Drip IV based in Gold Coast, Australia. Offering a wide range of Vitamin IV treatments in clinic...

QFF 12+ years of experience in managing strategic planning and productivity consulting company, now helping leaders, managers, and business owners make space and enjoy work-life balance. (Daniel Sih)

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Daniel Sih, the Founder & CEO of Spacemakers. He's based in Hobart, Tasmania in Australia. D...

8 years of banking experience, now running a leading buyer's agency specialising in helping property investors in strategic real estate investing, growing with over 17 FTEs & annual revenue of around 3 million dollars. (Arjun Paliwal)

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Arjun Paliwal the Founder and Head of Research of InvestorKit based in Sydney, Australia. Arjun has set up his own ...

How agencies scale their business, improve their sales, and refine their operations within just 90 days using the Strategy Sprints method. (Simon Severino)

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Grow A Small Business podcast episode, Troy interviews Simon Severino, founder of Strategy Sprints. He is based in Vienna, Austria. Simon, at...

QFF A Director at Intelligent Business Thinking, specializing in employee engagement and organizational culture; now helping small-medium business owners develop employee satisfaction and an inclusive work environment. (Kurt Wilkesmann)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Kurt Wilkesmann, a Director at Intelligent Business Thinking. He was born and educated in M...

25 years of hospitality experience, now managing Peiso Profitability Software that guides managers and business owners to revolutionize the hospitality business, growing over 6 FTEs & annual revenue of around 1 million dollars. (Ivan Brewer)

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Ivan Brewer the Founder and Managing Director of Peiso Profitability Software based in Townsville, Far North Queens...

13 years of managing a digital marketing agency from intelligence work, now provides digital marketing strategies for CEOs and business owners, growing with over 15 FTEs & annual revenue of around 9 million dollars. (Tyler Horsley)

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Tyler Horsley the Founder and CEO of Nuclear Networking based in Denver, Colorado, United States. Tyler has set up ...

QFF 35+ years of experience in creating marketing that solves the customers' problems and Founder of Small Business Big Marketing; now helping small-medium business owners make marketing their business a hobby. (Tim Reid)

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Tim Reid, Founder and CEO of the Small Business Big Marketing. He's based in Australia. Tim s...

23 years of managing various businesses, now managing a digital marketing agency that provides digital marketing strategies for CEOs and business owners, now growing with over 6 FTEs & annual revenue of around 2 million dollars. (Darrell Evans)

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Darrell Evans the Co-founder and CEO of Yokel Local based in Las Vegas, United States. Darrell has set up his own b...

31+ years of experience in providing high-end residential renovations with the highest quality service. Now became a multi-award winning company through their high-quality work and good customer service with over 10 FTEs. (Rob Watchorn)

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Rob Watchorn the Founder and CEO of Blythe & Watchorn based in Hobart, Australia. Rob has set up his own business t...

QFF Founder and Director of an award-winning SEO agency, Studio Hawk, with over 10 years of experience in SEO. Now helping small-medium business owners increase marketing growth through SEO and knowing when to use Artificial Intelligence. (Harry Sanders)

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Harry Sanders, Founder and Director of Studio Hawk, a specialized agency dedicated to sea...

28+ years of delivering extraordinary outcomes, worked with 12,000 clients worldwide and profited from 43 different companies; helping small-medium business owners obtain results with his company Change Your Results with 6-8 FTEs. (Shawn Shewchuk)

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Shawn Shewchuk, President and Founder of Change Your Results. He's based in Calgary, Canada. Shawn grew...

20+ years of experience managing a group of social enterprises and producing different types of equipment for different companies, or archiving services, now growing from 5 to 100 employees and around 4.5 million euros a month. (Angela Achitei)

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Angela Achitei the Founder of ADV Romania based in Yash, Romania. Angela has set up her own business to help people...

QFF A Director and Owner at Rodgers Reidy, with 19+ years of experience in corporate and personal restructuring; now helping small-medium business owners overcome financial distress while not having to be alone. (Shelley Brooks)

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's QFF episode, Michael interviews Shelley Brooks, a registered liquidator, director, and owner at Rodgers Reidy. She's based in lovely H...

A master of using technology to drive business growth, he created Position Solutions, C3 Metrics, and now, Provalytics. Now focused on helping small-medium business owners in marketing through ad effectiveness and lead measurement. (Jeff Greenfield)

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provalytics. He's based out of Boston, USA. Jeff's a tech-savvy entrepreneur. He always had ...

An Outsourcing Pioneer, Virtual Work Guru, and Founder of OnlineJobs in 2009. Now seeing 50% annual growth, with 2 million profiles, and 40 FTEs; helping small-medium business owners around the world find VAs in the Philippines. (John Jonas)

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews John Jonas, founder of OnlineJobs.PH and a pioneer in outsourcing tasks to virtual workers. He's based near Salt La...

QFF An entrepreneur, author, innovator, and founder of SYSTEMology; now helping small-medium business owners by creating well-oiled business systems that remove themselves from the day-to-day operations to achieve freedom. (David Jenyns)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews David Jenyns, who's based in Melbourne, Australia. David is the Founder of SYSTEMology, ...

In 2019, a chef who owns a food truck business transitioned to having his own financial literacy business with a mission to help entrepreneurs obtain the capital and credit they need and has already helped raise almost $2 million capital. (DaRel Daniels)

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews DaRel Daniels from Alsace Legacy Group. He's based in Charlotte in the United States of America. Alsace Legacy Group...

30+ years of managing a variety of businesses, now helping people maximize brainpower, extend performance, and improve healthspan through an experiential nutritional supplements company. (Mark Effinger)

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Mark Effinger, the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Nootopia based in Burlington, United States of America. ...

QFF An advocate for historically marginalized communities, especially women and women of color. Helping her clients step into political leadership through public speaking coaching and training and fighting the treacherous imposter syndrome. (Atima Omara)

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's QFF episode, Rob interviews Atima Omara, President and Founder of Omara Strategy Group. She's based in Virginia in the USA. Atima is ...

10+ years of experience running a content-led creative production studio, now widely featured in various media outlets with clients across Australia and internationally. With over 16 FTEs, revenue has increased by 30% in the last year. (Paris Thomson)

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Paris Thomson, the Founder and CEO of SIRAP based in Melbourne, Australia. Paris founded her own company to create ...

At the age of 18 and a year into COVID, she decided to open up her own gym, not taking any debt, she was adding more equipment each time she got paid. Currently has 2 FTEs with 22 clients and is still growing. (Lola Mormino)

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Lola Mormino from Lola's House. She's based out of Los Angeles in the United States. When Lola was younger, She used...

QFF 6+ years in the digital marketing agency, Founder of The Noa Group; helping small-medium business owners build their brand with custom-built digital growth strategies, comprehensive web designs, and social media content. (Naomi Johnston)

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of QFF, Rob talks to Naomi Johnston, the founder of The Noa Group, a company that creates and markets brands. She's based in Sydney, N...

A multi-company shareholder/director facilitating relationships between funding decision-makers and public and private healthcare firms. Helping startups related to the health sector by utilizing every possible way to raise funds. (Lee Mathias)

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Dr. Lee Mathias, shareholder/director at Tend and Pictor. She's based in Auckland, New Zealand. Dr. Lee has an ill...

9+ years of experience brewing beverages, from sweeping floors to gypsy brewing to building 3 sites in Australia. Now doubling in size year after year, having 80 staff members, and in every major bottle shop in the country. (Michael McGovern)

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Michael McGovern. Michael is based in Gold Coast, Australia. You might know him as one of the founding m...

QFF 5+ years of experience in freelance copywriting, now developing email marketing and sales process optimization. Helping entrepreneurs improve their confidence and strategies in creating effective business emails. (Kyle Stout)

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's QFF episode, Rob interviews Kyle Stout, Founder of Elevate and Scale, based in the United States. Kyle is an expert in email marketing...

20+ years experience in helping entrepreneurs with their personal development, now helped 8500 entrepreneurs from around the world. Growing her business from 40k to now over 500k dollars in revenue and 12 FTEs. (Michelle Nedelec)

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Michelle Nedelec the Founder and CEO of Awareness Strategies based in Calgary, Canada. Michelle has set up her own ...

20+ years of experience in programming and operating software development firms, now assisting people to learn about general internet privacy & security. Growing his business with over 50 million users and 50 FTEs. (Yegor Sak)

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Yegor Sak the Co-Founder and CEO of Windscribe based in Toronto, Canada. Yegor Sak has set up his own business to a...

QFF Aged 24 in 2004, Started a unique healthcare business focused on building a strong team culture. From being the only employee, up to 150 in 2019 and for 11 consecutive years has been ranked as one of Australia's 50 Best Places to Work (Tristan White

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael interviews Tristan White, the founder of The Physio Co based in Melbourne, Australia. They discussed leadership culture for...

17+ years of helping businesses create a seven-figure automated income stream by teaching small-medium business owners 8 critical business success factors based on a $50,000 evidence-based research. (Daryl Urbanski)

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this GABS Podcast episode, Troy interviews Daryl Urbanski, owner of Best Business Coach. Daryl's based right now in Manila, Philippines. Daryl is ...

30+ years of experience managing and delivering corporate and government ICT infrastructure solutions, now running a technology company that is growing with over 35 million in revenue and 50 FTEs. (Peter Gartlan)

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Peter Gartlan the Director and Co-Founder of Gartlans IT Advisors based in beautiful Hobart, Australia. Peter and his t...

QFF 20+ years in the petroleum industry, rising to CEO of Bennett's Petroleum in 2002, now helping small-medium business owners to be aware of their energy levels to effectively lead a team of employees daily. (Troy Bennett)

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael interviews Troy Bennett, CEO of Bennett's Petroleum. He's based in Hobart, Australia. Troy covers a wide variety of roles re...

Co-founding OrderMate & HungryHungry, both revolutionary in the hospitality industry; now HungryHungry has a team of 57 and 35% more revenue per customer whilst helping local hospitality businesses. (Mark Calabro & Shannon Hautot)

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews hospitality industry pioneers Mark Calabro and Shannon Hautot, who are based in Melbourne, Australia. T...

5+ years of experience in launching, scaling and selling a shoe company, now the cofounder & CEO of Australia's largest online wholesale food ordering platform with over 3,000 suppliers and 85 team members. (Ben Lipschitz)

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Ben Lipschitz, the CEO, and Co-Founder of FoodByUs Australia's largest online wholesale food and alcohol ordering platf...

QFF Worked as executive coach with global brands such as Cisco, Pwc, Twitter; now helping small-medium business owners develop leadership that command attention, connect with people, and motivate them into action. (Chris Morsley)

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's QFF episode, Rob interviews Chris Morsley, Managing Partner at CMCGlobal, he's based in the Greater Sydney Area. Chris was once a prof...

With over 27 years of experience in growing a small business, now established a well-structured three small businesses that have been merged into one. Growing with over 4 million in revenue and 8 FTEs. (Dustan Fankhauser)

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Dustan Fankhauser, the Founder, and CEO of LED Direct based in Kansas, United States. Dustan has set up his own busines...

Aged 38, Making a lot of money from having a plush job, felt unfilled with lots of ideas in mind, decided to leave and opened a consulting business using Ketchword technology which is her brainchild (Wanda Toro Turini)

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Wanda Toro Turini, from Ketchword.com, based in Lancaster, USA. It's a texting technology that allows speakers and e...

QFF 8 yrs experience as a life coach, who offers 45mins coaching sessions to discover what is keeping your success capped by eliminating self sabotage, gaining clarity and connecting back with self so you can level up from good to great. (Tegan Rein)

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Rob interviews Tegan Rein, Managing Director of Tegan Rein Coaching. a well studied Life Coach who offers one to one and group coach...

Deciding not to be vulnerable after a loss; focusing on the path of digital marketing, establishing Inspire Brands Group. Optimizing your business, by all means through the internet, earning $30M in revenue with 12 FTEs. (Matt Orlic)

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Matt Orlic, founder of the Inspire Brands Group. Matt is based in Zagreb, Croatia. Matt has had around 15 businesses ...

In 2020 at the onset of COVID, sensed a massive shortage of medical-grade hand sanitizer. Initially offered advice to the government, ended up supplying 60,000 liters of hand sanitizer and 2M face masks all over Australia. (Martin Quinn)

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Martin Quinn, Director of M2 Logistics. He's based in Launceston, Northern Tasmania, Australia. The team have co-ordi...

QFF It starts with a 90-minute onboarding call with a business strategist, going through marketing plans with videos and webinars over a 12-week period, that ends with your ideal clients forever. (Dina Buchanan)

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Rob interviews Dina Buchanan, Director of Business Strategy at Core Digital Marketing. They develop marketing strategies that delive...

From trained medical doctor to helping employees stay resilient and more productive. From no customers to 15% market share in one year with over 20 FTEs. (Angela Lim)

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Dr. Angela Lim, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Clearhead. Angela has set up her own business to assist employees in remainin...

A full service Digital Agency with 75 to 80% client retention that has been growing with 50% sales growth yearly for the past 3 years with now under 10 FTEs. (Sabrina and Rik Konings)

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Sabrina and Rik Konings from Kings Digital based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Kings Digital is a team of digital ...

QFF Built over 450 funnels and launched sales funnel teams for King Kong & Foundr. Now helping small-medium business owners with their own post-click experience, converting traffic into money. (Alisha Conlin-Hurd)

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael interviews Alisha Conlin-Hurd, co-founder of Persuasion Experience. She's based in Melbourne, Australia. She started her car...

In 2015, in her early 30s, while in the military thinking of a backup plan, launched a digital marketing business. Later on, it was niched down to HVAC division. Now on par to hitting 7 figures with 8 FTEs (Steph Whittle)

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Steph Whittle, founder of HVAC Growth Lab. She's based in Austin, Texas, United States. HVAC is an acronym that stan...

With over 5 years of digital marketing experience, now creating nimble brand identities to provide the best technology solutions to clients. Hit 7-figure business & experienced 35% annual growth for 6 years with over 20 FTEs. (David Feldman)

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview David Feldman the Founder, and CEO of 3 Owl based in Atlanta, United States. David has set up his own business to provi...

QFF An academic, researcher, and consultant; specializing in the concept of trust. Now assisting small-medium-sized business owners in achieving organizational success through the development of strong relationships. (Darryl Stickel)

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's QFF podcast episode, Rob interviews Darryl Stickel, Ph.D., who's based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Darryl's an esteemed aca...

14+ years of corporate experience, now providing handyman services that are quality-focused and surpass expectations. Growing with over $128,000 In the first year revenue has been running with over 40 FTEs. (Chris Lalomia)

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Chris Lalomia, the Founder, and CEO of The Trusted Toolbox based in Atlanta, United States of America. Chris has set up...

In 2013, After traveling the world and teaching English as a second language, Saw the market for all the people around the world that needed to learn English. Launched a podcast that has now been downloaded over 10 million times. (Lindsay McMahon)

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English. She's based in Denver, Colorado in the United States. All Ears English is a p...

QFF Spent 20 years working in the labor field and due to poor lifestyle, got burned out. One day, saw a flyer in the mail about the first 24-hour gym. Signed up and went every 4am for a year. The Outback Mind is helping change that. (Aaron Schultz)

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael interviews Aaron Schultz, founder of Outback Mind, based in Queensland, Australia. He is a strong advocate for a preventativ...

In 2007, Aged 47 started a law firm with him being the single FTE, with $100K savings when COVID hit, doubled down on marketing and was able to grow the firm to 8 FTEs and 7 figures a year before selling out in 2021. (Michael Chastaine)

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Michael Chastaine, from Chastaine Law. He's based in New Mexico, United States of America. Michael is a criminal def...

In 2015, started a company with a mission to help all people live happier, healthier, less stressful lives. Supporting a wide range of profit and non-profit organizations which includes Walgreens with their 250,000 employees. (Stephen Sokoler)

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Stephen Sokoler, Founder and CEO of Journey based in New York, USA. Stephen spent years in the business sector, fou...

QFF A marketing company started in 1988 by an international best-selling author that has worked with literally 1000s of people to help them all the way from writing, to publishing, to marketing their books, to best sellers, and beyond. (Steve Kidd)

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Rob interviews Steve Kidd, an entrepreneur, a business coach, an author, and a radio host. His specialty is helping people write book...

An international airline pilot, speaker, real estate investor, and business coach. Now helping small-medium business owners by showing them how to build successful independent businesses. (Steve Rozenberg)

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Steve Rozenberg, who is a jack of all trades; he's an international airline pilot, author, educator, speaker, real es...

After beginning as a competitive high-performance sailor and relocating to the United Kingdom, he founded a logistics company in 2004. Earning $300,000 in its first year and growing over 20% each year with 60–65 FTEs. (Daniel Levan-Harris)

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Daniel Levan-Harris, founder of Mango Logistics Group and co-founder of Edible. He grew up in Tel Avi...

QFF Specializing in being logical rather than being emotional. Now aiding small-medium business owners with her time-tested Systematic Attitude Development-Technique™, helping them raise the bar to be better at speaking to the public. (Gail Kasper)

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's QFF episode, Rob interviews Gail Kasper, a speaker, TV host, and author. She's based in Los Angeles, California. She has an organizati...

Started as a freelance web developer, to founding Trustshoring, a company that finds you the right person for the job. Growing 50-60% every year, earning 6 million USD a year. Helped over 300 startups and businesses. (Victor Purolnik)

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Victor Purlnik, who's based in Berlin, Germany. Victor's the founder of a company named Trustshoring. A company that...

From being a financial advisor to going all in, in the world of real estate. Now involved in multiple real estate entities, transitioning from house flipping to the rental model. Currently having 40 units and 11 FTEs. (Joe Rockey)

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Joe Rockey, he's involved with multiple real estate entities as an owner or equity partner. Joe's based in Pittsburgh...

QFF 14+ years of experience in consulting and organizing culture strategies, now leading research & strategy on best practices in workplace culture. Helped smallest to largest client including a Fortune 10 company. (Jessica Kriegel)

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Jessica Kriegel based in Sacrameto, California, United States. Jessica is a Chief Scientist ...

10+ years of experience in golfing and a keen interest in whisky, now helping people have a comfortable drinking experience with a purpose. Growing 67% a year in sales for the first few years with over 3 FTEs. (Greg Ramsay)

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Greg Ramsay, the Founder, and CEO of The NZ Whisky Collection based in Hobart, Australia. Greg has set up his own busin...

From getting temporarily hindered by COVID-19 at the start of 2020. Now making a comeback in 2022, earning up to $100,000 a month, all done bootstrapped paired with perseverance, and no bank finance or investors. (George Liu)

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews George Liu, founder of Gym Pillars, he's based in Los Angeles, United States of America, but he was bor...

QFF 20+ years of specializing in law firm and worked for an employer rep for the TCCI now providing a real practical edge and legal solutions in industrial relations and safety. Helping people become an effective manager. (David Dilger)

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews David Dilger. David is a specialized employment and safety lawyer in Edge Legal's newly f...

Started doing business at the young age of 10, in their driveway selling pre-loved dry goods, to launching her own company, The Seven Effect. Earning $550,000 this year, with a team of 10 people, 6 of them FTEs. (Jodie Nevid)

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this GASB episode, Troy interviews Jodie Nevid, the founder of The Seven Effect. She's based in Adelaide, Australia. Jodie had a humble beginning ...

From being employed to realizing he can do better running an advertising agency himself. Founded DOUBLESTAR CO, a branding and design agency, equipped with 7 FTEs, and earning $1.2 million just last year. (Jye Smith)

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Troy interviews Jye Smith, founder of DOUBLE STAR CO. He's based in Sydney, Australia. Jye has a background in communications and wa...

QFF Travelled the globe specializing as a consultant. Hamish McKenzie: co-founder of Mckenzie Pitch Partners, a sought-after consultant now helping small-medium business owners develop winning pitches. (Hamish McKenzie)

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's QFF episode, Michael interviews Hamish McKenzie, co-founder of McKenzie Pitch Partners. He's based in Toronto, Canada, however, Hamish...

15+ years in finance roles in large media and technology businesses, now helping founders and CEOs of startups by providing commercial and strategic financial advice. Growing 50% in revenue from the previous year with over 5 FTEs. (Michelle Kvello)

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Michelle Kvello, Managing Director and CFO of Lantern Partners based in Sydney, Australia. Michelle has set up her own ...

2+ years of experience working in a corporate job, now providing an exceptional full-service babysitting and nannying experience, growing with over a quarter million dollars in the first two years with over 200 FTEs. (Jen Potter)

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Jen Potter the Founder, and CEO of Mamas & Babysitters, based in New Bedford, United States. Jen has set up her own busi...

QFF 30+ years of experience in the field of business & accounting, specializing in sales & sales management. Now helping entrepreneurs scale in a profitable way; focusing on designing the best life, systems & processes. (Jack Daly)

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's QFF episode, Michael interviews Jack Daly. Jack and Michael knew each other ten years ago at a workshop. Jack is based in San Claremont...

After 16 years in the photo industry, pivoted to digital education; founding Profitable Courses, earning around a total of $870,000 with 4 FTEs. Whilst helping small-medium business owners and content creators generate passive income. (Molly Keyser)

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Molly Keyser, a photographer for 16 years, now the Founder of Profitable Courses. Molly's based in New ...

35+ years of experience in managing various businesses, now helping people learn how to become capable leaders & third-party sellers on Amazon. Helped thousands of people build a massive successful business on Amazon with only 25 FTEs. (Ann Sieg)

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Ann Sieg, the Founder, and CEO of E-commerce Business School based in Bentonville, Arkansas in the United States of Ame...

QFF 6+ years as a business success mentor, specializing in shifting mindsets. Now helping small-medium business owners bridge the Knowing-Doing gap; focusing on habits, efficiency, and mindsets. (Rachael Downie)

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's QFF episode, Michael interviews Rachael Downie. Rachael and Michael met each other four years ago at a National Australia Bank pres...

20+ years of working in corporate job, now helping entrepreneurs to have a quick and efficient accounting services. Has helped over 4,000 businesses around New Zealand with the growth between 35-40% revenue and 48 FTEs. (Sue de Bievre)

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Sue de Bievre, the founder, and CEO of Beany based in Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand. Sue has set up her own bu...

20+ years of experience working in Corporate America as a commission sales guy, now running a whole new networking company, growing from $67k to $800k in revenue with over 20 FTEs. (Donnie Boivin)

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Donnie Boivin, the Founder, and CEO of Success Champions based in Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. Donnie h...

QFF Starting out as a journalist covering politics, then moving to public relations 20 years ago, specializing in media, brand, and strategic communications advice to small-medium business owners. (Keryn Nylander)

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Keryn Nylander, a Strategic Communications, Media, Brand, and Public Relations Specialist...

An internationally acclaimed thought leader with 50+ years of entrepreneurship, from playing in a rock band to starting 10 different companies. Now generating $30 million in revenue, with over 50 FTEs. (Fred Cary)

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Fred Cary, based in San Diego, California, United States. Fred's the CEO of a company called Idea...

21+ years experience of working as a business consultant, now assisting small business owners in handling the increase of their sales. Growing with over 4 consultants throughout the years. (Rene Zamora)

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Rene Zamora, the Founder of Sales Manager Now based in Auburn, California, United States. Rene, a sales manager expert,...

QFF 8+ years of specializing in E-commerce Email & SMS marketing, and recognized as a leading E-commerce Email Marketing Expert. Now teaching small-medium business owners how to market their products and services online. (Jason K Williamson)

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Jason K Williamson. Jason's an e-commerce expert, he has generated north of 130 million USD f...

12+ years working experience in the Food and Beverages Industry, now established his own restaurant that provides good food and booze. Growing with over $2.3 million mark in revenue and 11 FTEs. (Dan Lancaster)

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Dan Lancaster, owner of Dana Eating House based in Hobart, Australia. Dan together with his brother as co-owner has set...

After 12 years as an ESL teacher, went to film school and pursued a career in entrepreneurship. Co-Founded 2 companies, one hitting 1 million ARR in USD and giving notes to small-medium business owners with their startups. (Nicole Baldinu)

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Nicole Baldinu, an entrepreneur and Co-Founder of WebinarNinja & The $100 MBA. She's based in Sydney, Australia. Nicole w...

QFF 25+ years of keynote speaking and communication coaching. Now assisting small to medium business owners in improving their communication, confidence to speak up, and negotiations making win-win situations. (Karen Laos)

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Quick-Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Karen Laos, who's based in San Francisco, California, United States. Karen's a Communication...

12+ years of experience in different fields of business, now running a whole new company that sells a hang-over preventative drink, growing his business with over 5 FTEs. (Alec Balcombe)

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Alec Balcombe, the Co-Chief of Dodge based in Hobart, Australia. Alec together with his business partner, set up their ...

20+ years working in different industries, now helping entrepreneurs by providing assistance and consultations with contractors in their similar journey. Growing with over 10 million mark in revenue and 60 FTEs. (Ian McCarthy)

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Ian McCarthy the Founder, and CEO of Blue Claw Group based in Cape Cod, United States. Ian has set up his own business ...

QFF From qualifying for a job in sales to salesperson of the year. Now sharing with small and medium-sized business owners the essentials in marketing, the goal that business owners should aspire to. To improve their sales performance. (Kay Miller)

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's episode, Rob interviews Kay Miller, based in Greater Seattle Area. Kay has a book called "Uncopyable Sales Secret" and was named sales...

6+ years of working in small agencies, now helping clients find solutions that builds longer-term connections with customers. Growing to 800% larger with over 31 FTEs. (Cairo Marsh)

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Cairo Marsh the Founder, and CEO of Relativ* based in Tokyo, Japan. Cairo has set up his own business to help clients fin...