Grow A Small Business Podcast

A former mental health clinician jumped out from the health sector to help women create 5-figure months & then onto 6/7- figure years without burning out. Had 0 people in the online community but now has grown to over 10,000. (Angela Henderson)

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Angela Henderson, a Business Consultant and Coach at Angela Henderson Consulting based in Brisbane, Australia. They help ...

In 2017, launched a digital platform that offers fans discounts and deals from sponsors of their favorite teams & organizations. The first social couponing network in Canada & surpassed 600 businesses & brands offering deals. (Shannon Ferguson)

12 Jan 2022

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In this episode, I interview Shannon Ferguson, the Co-founder and CEO at FanSaves, a digital platform based in Ottawa, Canada that offers fans discoun...

Started multiple businesses from the age of 19 to his early 20s. Operates his businesses from afar and moves into property & consulting in 2019, helping people take their first step toward financial freedom through investment. (Riley Oickle)

09 Jan 2022

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In this episode, I interview Riley Oickle, the CEO and Founder of Riley Oickle Investments based in Toronto, Canada. Riley is a Real Estate Investor a...

Aged 27 in 2017, launched a luxury adventure mountain biking experience with a three-day itinerary. Grew FTEs from 2 to 6. From running one trip per week through peak season, now running all year round with back-to-back trips. (Tara Howell)

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Tara Howell, the Founder and Director at Blue Derby Pods Ride based in Launceston, Australia. Blue Derby Pods Ride is a l...

With his extensive experience running an internet marketing team at a local agency, founded his own Houston-based SEO company in 2016, aged 25. Started with $0 to million dollars in revenue and now have a total of 30 FTEs. (Dmitrii Kustov)

02 Jan 2022

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In this episode, I interview Dmitrii Kustov, the Founder and Marketing Director at Regex SEO, a Houston-based Internet Marketing company, helping busi...

Aged 28 in 1987, launched an independent accessible van rental to help functionally limited individuals. Started with only two vans, now in 13 states, a couple of hundred vehicles, and thousands of customers for over 34 years. (Tammy Smith)

29 Dec 2021

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In this episode, I interview Tammy Smith, the President of Wheeler Accessible Van Rentals based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Wheelers Accessible Van Rent...

Aged 27 in 2018, created an online collaboration tool that helps innovation projects come to life by providing the tools and an optimized process all in one platform. From 2 to 10 FTEs in 3 years with thousands of subscribers. (Ro Fernandez)

26 Dec 2021

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In this episode, I interview Ro Fernandez, the Co-founder and CEO at Nova Tools, a Vancouver-based online collaboration tool that helps innovation pro...

In 2017, he created a software tool to help organize small & growing businesses. He has grown the company in just 4 years, from a team of 4 to 87, revenue range of $10-$20 million, and with the latest net promoter score of 68. (Chris Ronzio)

22 Dec 2021

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In this episode, I interview Chris Ronzio, the Founder and CEO of Trainual based in Scottsdale, Arizona in the United States. Trainual is the training...

Started a full-service event management company during the outbreak of COVID-19. Helping clients & companies with their virtual events & meetings. From $350,000 to the current sales of $470,000 and with 12-15 FTEs. (Maddy Hearne & McKenzie Day)

19 Dec 2021

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In this episode, I interview Maddy Hearne and McKenzie Day, the Co-founders of First Class Conferencing Facilitation, a tech startup based in Toronto,...

Started his career working for various law firms, shifted to the fashion industry. Later, left the fashion world and established a law firm in 2007, aged 29. From 1 to 20 lawyers and has grown revenue from 0 to $100 million. (Rex Afrasiabi)

15 Dec 2021

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In this episode, I interview Rex Afrasiabi, a principal and the founder of MA Legal, a Melbourne-based law firm consisting of a team of experts who as...

In 2014, former vice-president of an integrated marketing firm for 7 years headed out to start a branding design & marketing firm with her skill set. From 2 FTEs, now around 30 with a year-after-year double-digit growth in revenue. (Ute Preusse)

12 Dec 2021

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In this episode, I interview Ute Preusse, the Founder and CEO at Will Creative Inc. based in Vancouver, Canada. Will Creative is a small firm that is ...

Founded a subscription membership business at the age of 21 in 2020, simplifying the world of cryptocurrency. Doubled revenue in just a year. Started off just in Australia, now running across over 40 countries. From 5 to 18 FTEs. (Ben Simpson)

08 Dec 2021

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In this episode, I interview Ben Simpson, the Founder and CEO of Collective Shift based in Melbourne, Australia. A pre-purchase investment firm compos...

Started private practice out of a need for physiotherapy services for children in 2006, aged 27. From an independent physiotherapist renting a space, has grown services to 10 locations in Canada for over 15 years with 60 FTEs. (Laura Patrick)

05 Dec 2021

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In this episode, I interview Laura Patrick, the Founder and CEO of Kids Physio Group based in Vancouver, Canada. Kids Physio is private physiotherapy ...

In 2019, rolled out a Vancouver-based cleantech/energy company, providing a reliable and environmentally friendly energy storage solution. Started off as four co-founders/engineers, now a team of around 16 in two years. (Gurmesh Sidhu)

01 Dec 2021

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In this episode, I interview Gurmesh Sidhu, the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Moment Energy, a Vancouver-based cleantech startup repurposing...

In 2014, founded a platform specializing in leadership & management training for organizations and individuals. Now a four-time business owner creating a multi-million dollar success. With 10 FTEs & annual growth of 20%. (Stevie Dawn Carter)

28 Nov 2021

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In this episode, I interview Stevie Dawn Carter, the CEO and Founder of Stevie Dawn Inspires, LLC based in Mansfield, USA. Stevie Dawn Inspires is a p...

In his early 40's, started his own consulting company in 2012 that helps individuals accelerate market impact through product management & marketing training. Saw $5 million growth within 2 years since 2012, now with 6 FTEs. (David Fradin)

24 Nov 2021

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In this episode, I interview David Fradin, the President of Spice Catalyst based in Silicon Valley, USA, a worldwide product success management and pr...

The leading timesheet & project management software for creative professionals, started in 2000, from working with people from the agencies, now has a total of 20 team members with thousands of subscribers for over 20 years. (Corina Ludwig)

21 Nov 2021

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In this episode, I interview Corina Ludwig, President at FunctionFox Systems, Inc. based in Victoria, Canada. They offer online timesheets and project...

In 2009, started a business to help people share their stories through publishing & speaking. Also owned a publishing company, helping people write, publish & market a book to build credibility. With 15 FTEs over 2 businesses. (Michelle Prince)

17 Nov 2021

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In this episode, I interview Michelle Prince, a best-selling author, motivational speaker, CEO, and Founder of Performance Publishing Group, a "partne...

Started as VA in a corporate company, but due to drastic change brought by COVID, she utilized her skills in marketing & found certification to help six-figure business owners how to use systems to scale their business. (Salome Fourie)

14 Nov 2021

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In this episode, I interview Salome Fourie, the Founder of The Fourie Agency, a business management agency based in Kansas, USA. The Fourie Agency hel...

Aged 25 in 2011, maximizes her talents to set up a consultancy to help nonprofits & small businesses have a long shelf life. From solopreneur, now having 8 team members. Got 125% increase in revenue from year one to three. (Andrena Sawyer)

10 Nov 2021

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In this episode, I interview Andrena Sawyer, the President of P.E.R.K Consulting, an advisory firm based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, for small to mid...

An entrepreneur for over 30 yrs, now leading the real estate revolution as a franchise network business. Got $5M gross commission sales revenue in 2015, now over $110M, from 4 to 14 FTEs & up to 50 franchisees. (Peter Mumford)

07 Nov 2021

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In this episode, I interview Peter Mumford, the Founder and CEO at Stone Real Estate based in Sydney, Australia. Stone Real Estate's revolutionary bus...

Started as a solution to a problem, now the world's first barista standard reusable cup, a founding B Corp member with growing consumer demand in over 65 countries. From 2 to 55 FTEs with average revenue of 80% in 13 years. (Abigail Forsyth)

03 Nov 2021

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In this episode, I interview Abigail Forsyth, the Co-founder and Managing Director at KeepCup based in Melbourne, Australia. KeepCup designed and manu...

A life-long multipreneur helping business owners with systems and coaching frameworks that simplify their life as a leader. Has owned franchises, started his own and operated businesses since 1994. Bought & sold some along the way. (Pete Mohr)

31 Oct 2021

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In this episode, I interview Pete Mohr, an Entrepreneurial Coach, and Speaker at Simplifying Entrepreneurship based in Elora, Ontario, Canada. Simplif...

He has been in valuation since 2000, started his own valuation company in 2010, aged 31, helping clients with raising capital, estate planning, and mergers & acquisitions. From no people in 2010 to the current 25 FTEs. (Bharat Kanodia)

27 Oct 2021

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In this episode, I interview Bharat Kanodia, the Founder and Chief Appraiser at Veristrat based in San Francisco, USA, helping clients with raising ca...

Aged 25 in 2015, joined an event management & production company, bringing music festivals & cultural events to Tasmania. Starting from 1,200 to 10,000 people on site with gross revenue of $3.5 million in 2020 from $300,000 in 2015. (Ryan Limb)

24 Oct 2021

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In this episode, I interview Ryan Limb, the General Manager at Vibestown, an event management & production company based in Tasmania, Australia. Vibes...

In 1999, turned his passion into a business, an IT support and consulting company, helping clients use technology more efficiently. Expanded services in Ukraine in 2015. From 3 to 50 FTEs in 22 yrs with a net promoter score of 63. (Thomas Jeffs)

20 Oct 2021

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In this episode, I interview Thomas Jeffs, the Founder and Director of Lucidica, an IT support and consulting company based in London, United Kingdom....

Started an independent non-alcoholic beer company in 2020, aged 39, normalizing a non-alcoholic drinking culture. From 3 to 10 FTEs, grew volume & revenue by 200% in a year with 1,500 customers nationally & now started exporting. (Andy Miller)

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Andy Miller, the Co-founder, and CEO at Heaps Normal, an independent non-alcohol beer company based in Canberra, Australi...

Works as a strategic planner, specializes in providing proactive, focused, and strategic advice to help & support Australian business owners. Clients he has been working with have achieved an increase of 37% in net profit. (Michael Denehey)

13 Oct 2021

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In this episode, I interview Michael Denehey, an adviser at Collins SBA based in Hobart, Australia. Collins SBA is a financial advice and accounting s...

A former educator jumped out from teaching to build a brokerage in New York City in her early 40's. Now a fast-growing & successful brokerage, sold over $18 million in volume through 30 transactions during the pandemic. (Jennifer Seeno Tucker)

11 Oct 2021

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In this episode, I interview Jennifer Seeno Tucker, a Real Estate Associate Broker at eXp Realty, one of the world's fastest-growing real estate broke...

With over a decade of extensive experience in biotechnology and life science space, now leading a pharmaceutical company for over a year, growing market cap from less than $10 million to over $16 million and from 2 to 24 FTEs. (Punit Dhillon)

06 Oct 2021

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In this episode, I interview Punit Dhillon, the President, CEO & Chair of Skye Bioscience Inc. based in San Diego, California, USA, a public pharmaceu...

While packing for a yoga retreat, got inspired by a garment and launched a fashion brand with no fashion background. Now a seven-figure business and a Certified B Corporation with 30 FTEs & grew last year's sales up to 70%. (Kristi Soomer)

03 Oct 2021

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In this episode, I interview Kristi Soomer, the Founder, and CEO of Encircled, a slow fashion brand based in Toronto, Canada, which makes workwear per...

Aged 31 in 2016, co-founded workforce solutions consultancy, assisting clients in implementing the right talent resourcing strategy for biz & projects. From $400k rev. growth in their 1st yr to the upper 7 fig. w/ 35 FTEs w/in 5 yrs. (Ieuan Williams

29 Sep 2021

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In this episode, I interview Ieuan Williams, the Co-founder and Director of Mane Consulting, Sydney-based recruitment and workforce solutions consulta...

After a difficult experience with a staff dealing with a mental health crisis, she decided to learn & study psychology. Now a mental health educator, helping hospitality leaders on how to create a mentally healthy workplace. (Bianca Welsh)

26 Sep 2021

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In this episode, I interview Bianca Welsh, the Co-owner of Stillwater Restaurant, and Founder of From Experience, a mental health service based in Lau...

From virtual collaboration space to restarting a modernized social media management platform in 2019, to help small to medium-sized businesses with digital marketing. Started out from 1 FTE to 12 & currently has 11,000 users. (Arjun Rai)

22 Sep 2021

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In this episode, I interview Arjun Rai, the founder, and CEO of HelloWoofy based in New York, USA, a social media and blog management platform, driven...

Expert on cybersecurity, helping small to large organizations understand cyber risk and managing their outsourced business process. Shutting digital doors to cyber-attacks, ensuring a sustainable and high-performing business. (Mariae Leckie)

19 Sep 2021

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In this episode, I interview Mariae Leckie, the Interim CEO, and Senior Consultant of The Project Lab, a consulting and advisory firm based in Hobart,...

Built his skills and experience across a number of advertising agencies, decided to start his own, specializing in health advertising & medical marketing. Grown revenue from 20-60% & from 1 FTE to the current 40 for over 9 years. (Simon Davies)

15 Sep 2021

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In this episode, I interview Simon Davies, the Founder, and CEO of Bastion Brands, a Melbourne-based healthcare marketing agency specializing in healt...

Aged 31 in 2002, founded a cultural consultancy, helping clients deeply understand the culture movements. Hitting $14,000 of profit in 1st project & over a million dollars of revenue within 3 years. Now has a total of 10 FTEs. (Annemarie Hayek)

12 Sep 2021

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In this episode, I interview Annemarie Hayek, the Founder of Global Mosaic, a Chicago-based cultural consultancy that helps clients deeply understand ...

Driven by passion and experimentation, started a distilling company with his brother in 2019 to evolve their generational family business. Sold 1000 cases & obtained half a million in sales despite the pandemic, from 3 FTEs to 16. (Michael Earp)

09 Sep 2021

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In this episode, I interview Michael Earp, the co-founder at Earp Distilling Co, a distilling company based in Newcastle, Australia, with a vision to ...

From a side hustler to founding a full-service ghostwriting agency in 2017, helping the world's leaders and doers turn their personal stories into brand assets. Now hitting around the bend of $500,000 in revenue with 10 FTEs. (Pauleanna Reid)

05 Sep 2021

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In this episode, I interview Pauleanna Reid, the founder and celebrity ghostwriter at WritersBlok, a full-service ghostwriting agency based in Toronto...

Started a marketing company in 2011 that initially produced online courses on how to use WordPress to create websites. Pivoted to measurement setups, with average revenue growth of 20% & a total of 9 FTEs for over 10 years. (Chris Mercer)

01 Sep 2021

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In this episode, I interview Chris "Mercer" Mercer, co-founder of MeasurementMarketing.io based in Austin, Texas, USA, a marketing and advertising com...

A trip to the US with a friend hatched the idea to start their own brewing company. Gave up their full-time jobs & began their journey in the Craft Beer industry in 2011. From 2 FTE - 20 FTE with 30% yearly revenue growth until 2018. (Danielle Allen)

29 Aug 2021

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In this episode, I interview Danielle Allen, a business leader and co-founder of Two Birds Brewing, a brewing company based in Melbourne, Australia, d...

Launched an email management service in 2017, found incredible growth in just 6 months by managing 10 clients with a profit of $10,000 per month. By 2020 to early 2021, the company scales up to $50,000 by targeting 15-50 clients. (Yaro Starak)

25 Aug 2021

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In this episode, I interview Yaro Starak, the Co-founder at InboxDone, a company that offers email assistants for busy entrepreneurs. This email manag...

Started her own marketing consultancy in 2017 after getting fired from a marketing agency as a Director of Digital Content. From no clients and no profits to a six-figure business with 5 team members. (Shauna Armitage)

22 Aug 2021

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In this episode, I interview Shauna Armitage, the Chief Marketing Strategist at Shauna Armitage-Moxie, LLC, a marketing and advertising company based ...

Started by doing workshops and later founded a wealth management business, from no clients to one of the most successful financial advisory practices. Grow team to 13 FTEs, with revenue growth exceeding 20% for over 20 years. (Rocco Carriero)

18 Aug 2021

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In this episode, I interview Rocco Carriero, a private wealth advisor and founder of Rocco A. Carriero Wealth Partners, a private wealth advisory pr...

With years of sales & marketing experience gained at technology firms, founded a company in 2007, aged 52, dedicated to helping partners create marketing. Generated up to $7 million in revenue with 70 FTEs for over 13 years. (Gail Mercer-Mackay)

15 Aug 2021

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In this episode, I interview Gail Mercer-Mackay, the Founder and CEO of Mercer-Mackay Digital Solutions based in the province of Ontario, Canada. The ...

Founded a small business in 2015 specializing in fermented products. Started in the shared kitchen, upgraded their space up to 1000 meters. Become the first and biggest Miso supplier in Australia with a revenue of 40% and 5 FTEs. (Chris de Bono)

11 Aug 2021

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In this episode, I interview Chris de Bono, the Founding Director, and Miso Master at Meru Foods, a food manufacturer based in Launceston Tasmania, sp...

Aged 37 in 2013, co-founded a book publishing company to help non-fictional authors and companies with their publishing activities. From $100,000 revenue in the 1st year, now at mid-seven figures & 20 FTEs growth for over 8 years. (Trena White)

08 Aug 2021

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In this episode, I interview Trena White, the Co-founder, and Principal of Page Two based in Vancouver, Canada. Page Two is a book publishing company ...

Aged 28 in 1998, developed his own company that specializes in press release services for small-sized businesses, startups & authors. From 40-60 grand in the first year to $6 million annual revenue & around 8 FTEs in 23 years. (Mickie Kennedy)

04 Aug 2021

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In this episode, I interview Mickie Kennedy, the Founder and President of eReleases, a traditional press release distribution company based in Baltimo...

Former accountant, now an award-winning family business strategist. With over a decade of family business expertise in Nigeria, she helps owners lead their family businesses to long-term impact & legacy by bridging generational gaps. (Nike Anani)

01 Aug 2021

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In this episode, I interview Nike Anani, founder and CEO of Nike Anani Practice, Ltd., a strategic consulting company in Austin, Texas. Nike helps cli...

In 1993, established a travel agency and spent almost 30 years in the industry, sold it in 2017 with 35 FTE. Now turned attention to wine, sheep, and a luxury farm stay in a sixth-generation farming property in southern Tasmania. (Andrew Jones)

28 Jul 2021

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In this episode, I interview Andrew Jones, the owner, and operator of Invercarron Wines, a young Tasmanian vineyard producing premium wines. The Jones...

In 2008, she joined her business partner to start a technology company, delivering virtual collaboration experiences for life sciences companies. From 10-20% annual growth to over 250% since the hit of Covid-19 & works with 40 FTE. (Natalie Yeadon)

25 Jul 2021

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In this episode, I interview Natalie Yeadon, the Co-founder, and CEO of Impetus Digital, a company that designs and builds privately branded online he...

With a background in finance, co-founded a technology company based on the financial storytelling techniques currently used by 40,000 people in 96 countries around the world. Started with only 3 FTE to more than 40 FTE. (Alan Miltz)

21 Jul 2021

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In this episode, I interview Alan Miltz, the Co-founder and Director of Cash Flow Story, a technology company based in Melbourne, Australia. CFS helps...

A former physiotherapist and elite-level athlete, founded an environmental nonprofit organization in 1999, aged 32. From a $1,800 to $5 million budget garnered from donations, 20 FTEs & currently working with 750 large companies. (Nicole Rycroft)

18 Jul 2021

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In this episode, I interview Nicole Rycroft, the Founder and the Executive Director of CanopyPlanet, an award-winning environmental nonprofit organiza...

In 2008, left his job as an implementation consultant and started a small business, aged 27, a marketing technology consulting firm that focuses on the automation platform. With 30-40% annual growth & 25 FTE for over 13 years. (Mike Geller)

14 Jul 2021

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In this episode, I interview Mike Geller, the co-founder and President of Tegrita, a marketing technology consulting firm based in Canada that enables...

Aged 32 in 2016, incorporated a digital marketing agency, started with 3 clients and years later had increased by 400%, now a multi-award winning marketing agency with 7 FTEs equivalent & from revenue growth 350% in 5 years. (Erica Hakonson)

11 Jul 2021

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In this episode, I interview Erica Hakonson, the Principal and Founder of Maven Collective Marketing, a digital marketing agency based in Vancouver, C...

Worked as an Intellectual Property lawyer in a large firm for 9 yrs, established his own law firm specializing in helping start-ups and small businesses to protect their inventions & brands with patents, trademarks & copyrights. (Devin Miller)

07 Jul 2021

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In this episode, I interview Devin Miller, the Founder, and CEO of Miller IP Law, an expert on Intellectual Property that specializes in helping start...

An actress, with her corporate experience, founded a network marketing business in 2015 with about 30% growth in its 2nd year & 4 FTE. Pivoted to coaching in 2018, helping entrepreneurs build a brand & business using social media. (Nicole Laino)

04 Jul 2021

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In this episode, I interview Nicole Laino, the Startup Founder, and Business Coach at Nicole  Coaching in Austin, Texas, USA. She also founded a netw...

In 2008, became a part-owner and opened a boutique steakhouse. An opportunity arose in 2010 to buy a share in a restaurant, take on the Executive Chef position of the operation & upgrade with a hotel just above the restaurant. (Craig Will)

30 Jun 2021

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In this episode, I interview Craig Will, the Executive Chef and Co-owner of Tasmania's finest restaurants, Stillwater and Black Cow Bistro, and just a...

From 1 business failure with no referrals to 112 - received in her 1st year as a productivity and business coach. Now an award-winning author, helping small business owners grow their business with success through referrals. (Stacey Brown Randall)

27 Jun 2021

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In this episode, I interview Stacey Brown Randall, the Creator of Growth By Referrals  (GBR) based in North Carolina, USA - an online business coachi...

At the age of 20, founded an ICT Strategic Consulting company, helping organizations improve their planning & implementation by means of technology. About 30% average annual growth; 20 FTE and with a current B-Corp score of 92.8. (Dan McKinley)

23 Jun 2021

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In this episode, I interview Dan McKinley, the CEO of Dog and Bone Consulting based in Victoria, Australia. The company helps organizations improve th...

Aged 35 in 2003, had an opportunity to start up an integrated communications agency that gives clients a competitive marketing advantage. Started with a multimillion-dollar client & grew 3 FTE to 50 FTE in 18 years. (Susan Groeneveld)

20 Jun 2021

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In this episode, I interview Susan Groeneveld, the Co-founder of WS | Marketing With Soul based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. WS is an integrated commu...

Career shifts to the beauty industry & the best-selling author; started a hair business in 2014, aged 36, provides entrepreneurs with what they need to start their own hair business. Reached over $10 million in revenue with 30 FTE. (Mikey Moran)

16 Jun 2021

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In this episode, I interview Mikey Moran, the CEO of the Private Label Extensions in Atlanta, Georgia, a hair business that helps entrepreneurs start ...

Founded Canada's first flower recycling company in 2014, helping corporations by repurposing events and fundraising florals. Diverted 93 tons of floral waste from landfills & over 150,000 bouquets donated since 2014. (Kalynn Crump)

13 Jun 2021

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In this episode, I interview Kalynn Crump, the Founder of ReBLOOM, Canada's first flower recycling company that helps corporations by repurposing even...

In 2016, co-founded a distillery in Byron Bay, specializing in premium spirits, inspired by the region of the Northern Rivers. From only family members in the team into 29 FTE & 98% of their revenue is obtained domestically. (Eddie Brook)

09 Jun 2021

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In this episode, I interview Eddie Brook, the CEO of Cape Byron Distillery. This family-owned business is specializing in premium spirits inspired by ...

Lost the previous business she runs for 12 yrs due to health problems and embezzlement, started another business-staycations in October 2017 at the age of 41 with her husband, finding the best accommodation, at the best price. (Vicky Stothard)

06 Jun 2021

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In this episode, I interview Vicky Stothard of Luxury Staycations in London, UK. Luxury Staycations help their clients save time and money over a vac...

In 2008, joined the team of a mortgage broking firm, became the General Manager in 2011 & bought the franchise which has been established for 15 years. Has settled $274M in loans in 2012, boosted up to $408M after a year. (Matt Cunliffe)

02 Jun 2021

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In this episode, I interview Matt Cunliffe, the Managing Director of Mortgage Choice in Brisbane, a mortgage broking firm involving award-winning Mor...

An expert in body language and voice, combines the skills gained from an international opera-singing career and organizational psychology, to help business leaders unlock their confidence and excel in communication. (Dr. Louise Mahler)

30 May 2021

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Louise Mahler, a body language and voice expert and one of the best motivational leadership speakers in her area in A...

Aged 28 in 2008, started a Language Institute in Boston & was then incorporated in an International Education company with annual revenue of 20%. Pivoted to online coaching during a pandemic, helping people reach their potential. (Edward Rocha)

26 May 2021

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In this episode, I interview Edward Rocha, the founder and President of Rola Corporation and the Rola Languages, and CEO of The Morning Goals. Rola L...

Started dairy sheep enterprise in 2002, evolved from birthing sheep to vodka distilling- won World's Best Vodka & awarded as the Australian Champion Vodka 5 yrs in a row. Grew 2 FTE to the current 20 in 19 yrs with 40% annual return. (Diane Rae)

23 May 2021

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In this episode, I interview Diane Rae, the CEO of Ewenique Enterprises based in Tasmania, Australia- known for its sheep-making cheese expertise and ...

In 2015, established an independent bottling company, transitioning into brewing, distilling & maturing their own whisky. Only had 120L produced in their initial pilot casks and now currently producing 12,000L annually. (Brett Steel)

19 May 2021

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In this episode, I interview Brett Steel, the Founding Director and General Manager of Spirit Thief Distilling Co, an independent bottling company bas...

In her early 50s, with her corporate experience, started her long-time dream business, a property management company in 2017, initially purchased a rent roll of 200 properties to 420 currently with a net promoter score of 40. (Sadhana Smiles)

16 May 2021

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In this episode, I interview Sadhana Smiles, the director of Harcourts Move, a property management company based in Melbourne, Australia. Harcourts Mo...

With over 17 yrs of experience in running IT companies, incorporated a remote recruitment agency to help companies hire remote employees. From being the only employee to now having 42 FTE & grew revenue by 30% or 40% every year. (Sharon Koifman)

12 May 2021

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In this episode, I interview Sharon Koifman, the Founder of DistantJob based in Montreal, Canada. DistantJob is a remote recruiting agency that specia...

In her late 20s, started an online investment platform, providing equal opportunity to everyone who wants to grow their wealth. From no customer to over 350,000 investors & from a small team to the current 150 members in 5 yrs. (Brooke Roberts)

09 May 2021

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In this episode, I interview Brooke Roberts, the Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Director of Sharesies based in Wellington, New Zealand. Sharesies is an onlin...

With over 15 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership, launched a media company, helping companies set sales records. Obtained $200,000 revenue in his first year & grew it 10 times up to $2 million for the past 3 years. (Eric Reed)

05 May 2021

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In this episode, I interview Eric Reed, the CEO, and Founder of reed5group based in Cincinnati, a city in Ohio, USA. Reed5group is a media company spe...

With only $400 startup capital, founded a fashion label in 1989, developed from a cupboard into one of the leading fashion houses in New Zealand. Grew from 1 large store to current 4 with 40 FTE in 32 years. (Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet)

02 May 2021

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In this episode, I interview Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, a Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of fashion label WORLD - one of the leading fashion hous...

A former Royal Marine physical trainer for 9 years, crumbled and barely living with a purpose, improved life for 6 years and now helping thousands of entrepreneurs who want to be more effective with their time and energy. (James Boardman)

28 Apr 2021

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In this episode, I interview James Boardman, the Founder of Time Domination based in Bexhill, UK, which helps and supports business owners in managing...

Youngest Telstra Business award winner, a 22yo real estate agent. Sold the agency, lost most of the gain thanks to a friend, started another agency, sold it - now a successful mortgage broker, grew 2 FTE to 16 in 6 years. (Kirsty Dunphey)

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Kirsty Dunphey, the Co-Founder and Director of Up Loans, an award-winning mortgage broking business based in Tasmania, Au...

A CA started a cafe retail & coffee roasting, sold it - now a CEO of an accounting & finance firm that helps business owners drive growth through outsourcing, working with 1000 clients of different industries & has 20 FTE. (Lachlan Grant)

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Lachlan Grant, the CEO of Sydney-based Vital Addition, an accounting, and finance firm which specializes in working with ...

Aged 32 in 2012, started a social enterprise while working as a doctor. Later, left the full-time job to focus on entrepreneurship & the momentum really began in 2013, from 1 FTE to 6 teaching thousands of people each year. (Dr. Elise Bialylew)

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Dr. Elise Bialylew, The Founder of Mind Life Project based in Melbourne. Mind Life Project teaches people how to use thei...

Aged 25 in 2015, left his job as a personal trainer & health club manager, incorporated a 'meal prep' company and expanded operations into North Fla. in 2016, grew 2 FTE to 16 with an average annual growth of 18% for the whole 5 yrs (Jared Graybeal)

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Jared Graybeal, the Founder, and CEO of Superfit Foods based in Jacksonville, Florida. Superfit Foods is a meal prep comp...

Best-Selling Author, a 20-year veteran in mergers and acquisitions, close 98% of all her written offers and on average, obtains 20-40% higher selling price for their clients, currently have over 20k buyers in their database (Michelle Seiler Tucker)

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Michelle Seiler Tucker, the Founder, and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated - the leading authority in mergers & acquisiti...

Quit her job as a lawyer in 2017, set up an underwear label and social enterprise to provide opportunities to women from refugee backgrounds and helping them start their new lives. Launched enterprise with 3 FTE and now has 12 FTE (Elisha Watson)

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Elisha Watson, the Founder, and CEO of New Zealand underwear label and social enterprise NISA. They employ women from ref...

Aged 36 in 2014, career changed. Violeta Finance helping people achieve their property and financial dreams. Increasing revenue by 50% each year. From no team members, now has 3.5 FTE (Jo Violeta)

05 Apr 2021

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In this episode, I interview Jo Violeta, the marketing manager and Co-owner of Violeta Finance. Violeta Finance is a family-owned business that helps ...

With over 15 years experience in the film and media industry, started Engage to help business owners and marketers understand the potential of video marketing within a wider business marketing strategy (Ben Amos)

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Ben Amos, the Founder and Creative Director of Innovate Media; one of Queensland's most sought-after online video strateg...

While at a business bootcamp, came up with a social enterprise idea and in 2017, aged 21, launched the enterprise with just 2 FTE. Now has 4 team members and has impacted the lives of 37,000 women in NZ and counting (Jacinta Gulasekharam)

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Jacinta Gulasekharam, the Co-Founder of Dignity New Zealand (NZ), a social enterprise with a mission to deliver period eq...

Started Harvey with his wife to help conscious businesses grow and initially wanted to keep the team at 2 but have grown to 4 FTE so far and doubled their revenue in 2020 from the $300,000+ they generated in 2019 (Simon Smallchua)

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Simon Smallchua, the Co-Founder at Harvey, a strategic marketing team and certified B Corp that helps conscious businesse...

Aged 45 in mid-2018, launched Boma Global which generates revenue from a combination of program fees, sponsorships, and event ticket sales. Pivoted to online during pandemic and grew it from 3 FTE to 11, and expanded it globally (Kaila Colbin)

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Kaila Colbin, the co-founder of Boma Global and the CEO of Boma New Zealand. Boma is a global network of local partners o...

Aged 31 in 2016, started R&D for a wine on tap product. Launched in 2017 with 14,000 litres of wine. Now expecting to produce 1 Million litres by March 2021. 3 years in, grew FTE from 2 to 10, and was acquired by giant brewer (Joe Cook)

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Joe Cook, the Co-Founder, and general manager of Adelaide-based Riot Wines, the only business in Australia that exclusive...

Identified need for a floatation centre in Northern Ireland to solve high trauma levels in the population. Started one in 2015 and in first 6 months turned over £24,500. More than tripled that to £126,000 in 2020 and grew FTE to 6 (Vivian McKinnon)

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Vivian McKinnon, the Founder and Managing Director of Hydro-Ease, Northern Ireland's only dedicated floatation centre. Sh...

Served in the military, had a successful business career, has two popular business and career podcasts - with Manager Tools the #1 business podcast on the net. How to be an exceptional manager from the bottom up (Mark Horstman)

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Mark Horstman, the Co-Founder of Manager Tools LLC, a management consulting firm that regularly provides consultancy and ...

Aged 30 in 2015 and with only $300 in startup capital, started SafeStack, and diversified into online education in 2020. Within 5 months, had 4,000+ learners, $280,000 in annual revenues and 8 FTE (Laura Bell)

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Laura Bell, the Founder, and CEO of SafeStack Academy, a boutique cybersecurity company with a team that now stretches ac...

Aged 30 in 2010, incorporated Employsure to provide much needed workplace relations advice. Got first client in 2011 and now has in excess of 28,000 clients, $200 Million in annual turnover, and 1,050 FTE (Edward Mallett)

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Edward Mallett, the Founder and Managing Director of Employsure, a leading specialist workplace relations consultancy bas...

In her 40s, started The Mind Lab to help people gain knowledge and practical skills for today's rapidly evolving world. From a small incubator with 5 FTE, to now being an award-winning and profitable social enterprise with 80 FTE (Frances Valintine)

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Frances Valintine, the Founder, and CEO of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab. The Mind Lab is a platform that empowers st...

Aged 32 in 2019, started Dashdot with a few properties that led into losses but didn't give up and now averages $120,000 a month in collected fees and projects to hit $1.5 Million by the end of 2020. Grew FTE from 2 to the current 6 (Goose McGrath)

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Goose McGrath, the CEO at dashdot Buyers Agents, a buyers agency service that specializes in sourcing investment and home...

Started Valocity which was rapidly adopted by big banks in New Zealand, Australia, India and Singapore within 6 years to become an industry leader, and grew it organically from a small team to the current almost 100 FTE (Carmen Vicelich)

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Carmen Vicelich, the award-winning founder and Global CEO of Valocity Global, a company that harnesses technology and dat...

Initially worked for different PR firms to gain experience and in 2012, aged 23, started her own PR business with nothing but her laptop and tons of passion and creativity. Was the only FTE and now has 4 (Alessandra Pollina)

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Alessandra Pollina, the Founder, and CEO of Quotable Media Co (Formerly Pollina PR), a Boston-based public relations, mar...

From accounting and finance to digital models and intellectual property expert with a rockstar remote team of 6. How digital models can help a small business owner grow their business and still maintain some freedom (Renée Hasseldine)

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Renée Hasseldine, the Founder and CEO of the Think RAPT System, an award-winning system that distills consults, experts,...

Aged 22 in 2002, started a fitness business with 1 gym and within 3 years grew it to 5 with each generating in excess of $300,000 a year in revenue. Exited the business in 2015 and now helps people live life with passion and purpose (Craig Schulze)

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Craig Schulze, the Founder of The One Shot Movement, an author, speaker, investor, podcast host, and lifestyle coach. He ...

Aged 34 in 2012, left her marketing job to set up a British-made only gift business. Combined her brick and mortar store with eCommerce, doubled her sales year on year for the first 3 years, and grew from 1 FTE to 3 (Kate Tompsett)

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Kate Tompsett, the Owner at Happy & Glorious, a small family-run business that sells a variety of British-made gifts. Ins...

Worked as a medical rep and later started a marketing firm aged 27 to help medical practices. Earned £115K in year 1 using only a laptop and investing her time doing everything solo. Now has team of 5 and hit £220K in year 2 (Lucy Nelson)

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Lucy Nelson, the Founder, Director, and CEO at 2xN Limited, a healthcare marketing, and business development agency. Lucy...