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Bootstrap Journeys Podcasts
Two entrepreneurs named Adrian with completely different approaches to building companies. One bootstrapped his way to success, the other raised venture capital and navigated the high-growth startup world. Each episode, they share raw, unfiltered conversations about the realities of entrepreneurship from opposite sides of the funding divide. Get insights you won't find anywhere else about what it really takes to build a business.
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Interested in building your own SaaS company? Follow the journey of Transistor.fm as they bootstrap a podcast hosting startup.
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Short, bite-sized conversations with indie hackers that have started small, profitable and bootstrapped businesses. You'll learn how they come up with ideas, what they do to validate, find those first customers and make a sustainable income. Episodes every Tuesday.
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Bootstrapping SaaS is a podcast where I document my attempts at getting to $10K in MRR with my SaaS products as a one-man show: designer, developer, marketer. I talk about recent updates with my SaaS', conundrums, lessons, successful outcomes, and a few personal things here and there. Once in a while, I bring in a guest and we talk. The show is roughly prepared with bullet points, but mostly a free rain of thoughts with whatever is going on that week. The first 40 episodes have been mostly a ...
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Less than 1 in 100 Startups manage to achieve funding beyond Series D or an exit. Investors typically expect 8 out of 10 of the businesses they invest in to fail. It’s time to make building a business less depressing and scale more wisely. Tune into Making The Grade to hear first-hand experiences of venture-backed software companies in their journeys from Seed to Series B funding. Every week, we’ll be joined by Founders, Investors and senior Go-To-Market Leaders to explore the factors drivin ...
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Bootstrapped Unicorns: Entrepreneurship with Josh Pies About the Podcast Bootstrapped Unicorns is dedicated to Examining the Journey of Entrepreneurship. Interviews of entrepreneurs – finding out their back story, how they discovered their business, and how they overcame the challenges they faced, will help you – our viewers, friends, and peers – move forward with confidence. Josh Pies (Host), serial entrepreneur and guy who has hit both good and hard times, never gives up. What has fueled h ...
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Entrepreneurship is about more than your income statement.
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In this show I document my journey to an independent MBA-type education focussed on building bootstrapped businesses. Over the course of the next 12 month I will try to learn everything I can about ideation, software development, and marketing and then I will apply what I've learned by launching a new product each month.
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Founder Reality with George Pu. Real talk from a technical founder building AI-powered businesses in the trenches. No highlight reel, no startup theater – just honest insights from someone who codes, ships, and scales. Every week, George breaks down the messy, unfiltered decisions behind building a bootstrap software company. From saying yes to projects you don't know how to build, to navigating AI hype vs. reality, to the mental models that actually matter for technical founders. Whether yo ...
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Welcome to The Gear Box Podcast—the ultimate pit stop for those looking to break into the auto repair business, grow their shop, and navigate the daily grind of the industry. Thinking about opening a shop? Struggling to increase profitability? Wondering what it really takes to thrive in a competitive market? We tackle the tough questions, break down real-world challenges, and share insider tips from industry experts, seasoned shop owners, and those turning wrenches every day. From leadership ...
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The Modern Acre is the podcast for builders in ag who think differently. Tim and Tyler interview the entrepreneurs, farmers and leaders that are innovating the food and agriculture industry. Through conversations with guests and their own unique insights, Tim and Tyler are leading the dialogue on modern agriculture - from their own farm journey to the latest investment trends. Learn more at www.TheModernAcre.com
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This podcast will follow my journey as I create https://www.reviewiply.com my latest bootsrapped SaaS. I will keep you updated on everything that goes on. How many customers, how many free trials, what is the MRR? All of the details you could want about my latest SaaS product.
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Do you feel like you’re meant for more, that deep within you, there is a passion waiting to define your life’s work? Are you ready to make an impact, embrace a mission, and live without regrets? If you believe there is a transformative power within you, eager to be unlocked, then I invite you to join me, Pranali, on the Passionate Pulse podcast. Together, we’ll uncover the secrets to discovering your true passion and making the decisive leap to follow your calling. This podcast is more than ...
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You can't save your way to your dream life anymore. The truth is, you’re gonna need to learn to make more money. The Travis Makes Money Podcast is not your typical personal finance show. Rather than shaming you for buying a Starbucks coffee or pressuring you to become a billionaire, we focus on empowering you to make more money so you can enjoy life today while preparing for your future. You don’t have to cut back so much that you miss out on the present, and you don’t need to become the nex ...
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Behind the scenes with top go-to-market practitioners from the B2B tech industry to understand their mindset and tactics: how they define go-to-market, their journey to the top role, team size, top of mind challenges and goals. Learn how product, sales, marketing and customer success leaders create internal alignment, achieve desired outcomes and help their teams perceive their customer in a human way. Hosted by Vijay Damojipurapu. Presented by Stratyve
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This is the Second Bite Podcast where we talk with top entrepreneurs and CEOs about creating valuable companies through creative transactions.
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The Product Journey documents the path of Noah and Ben as they build software products and try turning them into profitable businesses.
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Are you a founder looking to sell your company, or already in the process of doing so? In The Big Exit Show by Peak and NP-Hard with our hosts Johan van Mil and Anke Huiskes talk to entrepreneurs about scaling their companies and the route to making a successful exit. They bring you real stories, valuable insights, and expert advice from entrepreneurs who have successfully exited their business. Learn what to expect, avoid common pitfalls, and get inspired to achieve your own big exit! 🔥 Sub ...
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Every week, I sit down with extraordinary founders to explore how they build thriving businesses, maintain peak physical health, and cultivate sharp, resilient minds. This is your journey to learn from the best—world-class entrepreneurs, elite thinkers, and peak performers who have mastered success in business, body, and brain. This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a blueprint for a new kind of founder—one who balances ambition with wellness, hard work with mental fitness, and success with purpose ...
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Unique business problems call for genius solutions. Go behind the scenes with today’s world-class leaders who dared to bring revolutionary ideas to life. Learn how they met their challenges head-on and how you can translate their lessons into your own real-world business success—whether you’re leading a start-up or Fortune 500 company. Host Manuj Aggarwal is the founder of TetraNoodle Technologies. When not interviewing industry leaders for Bootstrapping Your Dreams, he provides revolutionar ...
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Bootstrap Farmer Radio is a podcast that focuses on empowering growers and gardeners with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful, whether they are backyard gardeners, flower farmers, or market farmers. We interview farmers from all walks of life to share their experiences and give helpful tips to growers, no matter where they are in their journey. If you’re just starting your gardening business, an experienced market farmer or home gardener, or growing your first plants in th ...
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Conversations with founders, operators, and investors shaping the future of financial services. Hosted by the founder of Cambrian Ventures, Rex Salisbury. Rex previously was a Partner at A16Z, where he helped launch the fintech vertical. He has over a decade of experience working in finance & fintech primarily as a software engineer before becoming a venture capitalist. visit cambrianhq.com to learn more.
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Skyrocket Your Business Growth with Kas Andz My guest, Kas Andz, is the CEO and founder of an award-winning agency based in London that pours rocket fuel on business growth. He's also a marathoner, high performance entrepreneur and - the best part - he's only 21. Living life "full out" is Kas' motto after several long years of depression and failure, which motivated him to bootstrap his current company and live a life of meaning and contribution. In this episode we discuss everything from hi ...
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Col & Dan talk all things startups, SAAS, and the business of running software companies. Colin co-founded Userlot and chats about the journey of building his second SAAS. Dan is building a SaaS for the first time and learning as he goes. Listen along and enjoy the ride.
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Hosted by Paul Deluca, each episode of "The Growth Game" features conversations with top CEOs, Owners, and Executives from Staffing Companies across the USA and Canada. Whether you're in the trenches of startup challenges or steering a mammoth corporation, this podcast is your compass to all things business. Expect a holistic journey with business strategies, leadership philosophies, and life lessons, all shared with a diverse lineup of guests each week!
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A weekly podcast by Josh Pigford, founder of Baremetrics, on his journey growing a startup.
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A podcast sharing the adventure of starting, growing, and running a bootstrapped SaaS company. Aaron Weiche is the founder of Leadferno, a conversion platform powered by SMS to help business capture more leads and close them faster. Each episode shares the journey of the software start-ups wins, losses, and experiences in marketing, sales, product, customers, metrics, and more.
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A podcast for anyone looking to begin their startup journey with advice ranging from business to tech from those who have been there and done it!
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Connect. Learn. Build Your Startup.
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From Angel To Exit is a business podcast exploring the entrepreneurial journey of scaling a business from raising your first round of funding to exiting. We cover the trials and tribulations that founders face, the pitfalls and pratfalls you want to avoid, as well as the joy and impact that success can bring. Join us on our next episode, where we speak about the challenges that real leaders face growing and scaling their organizations and how they’ve overcome them to achieve success and make ...
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Millionaire Mondays is a podcast brought to you by Backstage with Millionaires and hosted by Caleb Friesen. We bring the stories of real Indian startups told by the entrepreneurs that built them.
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The Power of WE (Women Entrepreneurs) is a conversation about the love of learning and community. Entrepreneurship is a lifelong journey and women have so much power as entrepreneurs. This podcast taps into that power and helps bring ideas to the forefront. With each episode our goal is to help women who are seeking to start or grow their own businesses get REAL actionable advice that can be used right now. Through conversation and storytelling, we connect with listeners and welcome them int ...
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Leaders of Growth is the first podcast that helps B2B SaaS companies scale to $25M ARR and beyond. Arthur Nobel from Knight Capital brings insights from SaaS thought leaders, founders, and experts from fast-growing software companies to help you grow your business. Each episode covers different startup challenges, such as scaling teams, Go-to-Market, and the changing role of the founder in a growing organization. Leaders of Growth is brought to you by Knight Capital.𝘒𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵 ...
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The Launch is a podcast for founders, by founders, with unfiltered conversations from entrepreneurs across tech, property, wellness, AI, sport, and beyond. In each episode, our host James Smethurst dives into the real stories behind building a business, from first ideas to fundraising, exits, setbacks, and everything in between. It’s lighthearted but honest, giving founders space to share what they’ve learned, what they’re building, and why it matters. Whether you’re interested in starting a ...
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Early stage SaaS founders tell their unvarnished stories of how they clawed their way to $1k MRR. What worked, what didn't, how they stayed sane.
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This show delves deep into the authentic journey of launching a startup, going beyond just numbers and strategies. It highlights the passion, perseverance, and challenges that fuel the entrepreneurial spirit. Each episode brings to life the real stories of founders, their struggles, triumphs, and the lessons they've learned along the way. What makes this show unique? It doesn’t just talk about startups—it actively helps launch them, turning bold ideas into reality, live on the show. Tune in ...
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Galata is a word from the Indian language Kannada that means the noise caused by a ruckus. This podcast is about starting up while we are still in college. Testing ideas, creating a team, building something worthwhile and adding value to other people’s lives. Join us as we discuss the thrill of earning your first buck, tackling uncertainties, overcoming obstacles and delighting others. Most of all, Galata is about seeing, understanding and implementing so you can deliver on your audacious pr ...
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We're Bryan and Malcolm, a couple of dads sharing our journey about bootstrapping our indie businesses while still prioritizing our young families.Our goal is financial and location independence, but not at the expense of our families, our kids' happiness, or our relationships.That doesn't mean we won't work hard and hustle in order to get things off the ground, but our priorities will always be family-first.We believe that you can bootstrap a successful SaaS, Freelance, or Indie business wh ...
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Welcome to Founder 2 Founder, the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for ordinary. Hosted by Sardor Umrdinov, founder and CEO of Home Alliance - a $100+ million tech-enabled home services platform operating nationwide. From bootstrapping his first business to building a horizontally and vertically integrated empire, Sardor brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and game-changers who've turned their visions into multi-mil ...
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We demystify the entrepreneurial journey for veterans and military spouses in the Bunker Labs community.
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Welcome to 'Home Run,' the podcast where every journey home is an adventure into the world of business, fatherhood, and the unique experiences of someone with ADHD running multiple businesses. I'm your host, Tom Stanhope, navigating the long road back from school drop-offs, ready to dive into candid talks about life, challenges, and successes. So, tune in, relax, and let's make this homeward journey an insightful one together. Find out more about me and what I do: www.tomstanhope.com www.pod ...
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The Unshakeables podcast from Chase for Business and iHeartMedia's Ruby Studio dives into the unbelievable “What are we gonna do now?” moments that changed everything for small business owners. From mom-and-pop coffee shops to auto-detailing garages, every small business owner knows that the journey is full of the unexpected. A single make-or-break experience can change the course of your business forever. Those who stand firm in their resolve have a special name. We call them The Unshakeabl ...
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A one:one interview style with Australian fintech founders and exec management, whilst at the same time having some fun gaining insights about the person behind the brand. fintechfun was founded by Chris Titley and Sub11 and aims to amplify the voice of Australian fintechs using audio as the catalyst for building connections, networks and outcomes. fintechfun is produced by Day One- the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators and investors. This podcast uses the following third-part ...
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Welcome to the "Underdogs Bootstrappers Gamechangers" podcast, where we celebrate the relentless spirit of those who defy the odds, challenge the status quo, and make a lasting impact in their fields. Join us as we dive into the inspiring stories and strategies of bootstrappers, underdogs, and gamechangers from various industries. In each episode, we'll explore the remarkable journeys of individuals who have built their success from the ground up. From starting with limited resources to over ...
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Welcome to the ultimate podcast for exploring *how to make money online*, *build a business on a budget*, and *leverage the best tools and resources* available in the digital marketplace! This show is your guide to understanding a variety of *online income streams*, including *affiliate marketing*, *eCommerce*, *freelancing*, *digital products*, and *passive income generation*. If you’re looking to start a side hustle, grow an entrepreneurial idea, or learn *proven strategies to boost your r ...
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Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr interview CEOs and product, growth and marketing leaders from the world's fastest-growing companies so that you can learn from them how to take your growth to the next level. Sean and Ethan draw on decades of experience growing breakout success companies and products including Dropbox, Robokiller, LogMeIn, Eventbrite, Lookout and Uproar to ask the right questions. seanellis.substack.com
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Make Money by Building Trust and Team Intelligence | John Levy
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35:22John Levy is a behavioral scientist specializing in trust, leadership, and human connection. He’s the author of the New York Times bestseller You’re Invited and his latest book Team Intelligence: How Brilliant Leaders Unlock Collective Genius. Over the last fifteen years, John has helped thousands of leaders—from Nobel laureates to Olympians—unders…
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E26: Governments Are Giving Away ChatGPT for Free (Your Startup Should Too)
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33:39Governments are giving away ChatGPT Plus subscriptions for free to entire populations. Private companies are bundling AI tools to close productivity gaps. If your startup isn't doing this for employees, you're already behind. Governments subsidizing AI access for citizens: UAE planning to give all citizens free ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) - tens of mi…
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Make Money by Caring for Your People Like Family | Bob Chapman
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36:19Bob Chapman is the CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, a $4 billion global capital equipment company and author of Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. Over his 50-year leadership journey, Bob transformed a struggling $20 million family business into a multibillion-dollar enterprise using a blend of sound business d…
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26: How to Sell the Same Company Twice — And Exit With More Every Time
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47:27What if you could sell your company—twice? In this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt talks with Matthew Porter, founder of Contegix and now Partner & Co-Founder at EONOVA, about how he bootstrapped a data center company, scaled it through acquisition, and sold to private equity—twice. Matthew shares the behind-the-scenes of deal negotiations, what he learned…
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Make Money by Avoiding Speculation | Mark Matson
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26:58Mark Matson is the bestselling author of Experiencing the American Dream: How to Invest Your Time, Energy, and Money to Create an Extraordinary Life, and founder of Matson Money, a firm managing over $12 billion in assets. Known for making Nobel Prize–winning investment science accessible to everyday families, Mark has spent decades teaching people…
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#87 Sonam Wangchuk - Revolutionary Voice of Ladakh: Fighting for Indigenous Rights & Climate Justice in the Himalayas
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36:32Join us for a deep dive with visionary engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose groundbreaking ideas on education, sustainability, and social justice have inspired millions worldwide. In this extended conversation, you’ll learn: • What education is truly for: Why we must shift from conquering nature to nurturing it, and how unschooling and mothe…
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In this week’s Mentor Moment, Protex AI founders Dan Hobbs and Ciaran O’Mara share how they maintain an incredibly high bar when hiring, and why resilience, not just skill, is the real marker of top talent. They reveal how take-home exercises, structured culture frameworks, and a transparent interview process help them find and grow people who thri…
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Make Money with Toxic Grit | Amanda Goetz
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29:10Amanda Goetz is a two-time founder, four-time CMO, and single mom of three who’s helping ambitious people redefine what “having it all” actually looks like. She inspires over 150,000 readers each week through her Life’s a Game newsletter and her new book, Toxic Grit: How to Have It All and Actually Love What You Have. In this conversation, Amanda s…
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Figure CEO Reveals: How the World's No. 1 Tokenizer of Real World Assets Leads (Michael Tannenbaum)
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46:18My Fintech Newsletter for more interviews and the latest insights: ↪︎ https://rexsalisbury.substack.com/ Figure’s CEO Michael Tannenbaum shares how blockchain is transforming home equity and mortgage lending following one of the year’s biggest IPOs. Learn about Figure’s journey from a contrarian startup to market leader, real asset tokenization, an…
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In this clip, Travis makes friends with Patrick Bet-David, the founder of Valuetainment, as they discuss the DNA of an entrepreneur. Patrick talks about how he can't imagine not building a business, and how it's ingrained in his DNA to see a business grow and individuals succeed as a team. They also explore why this is the case and Patrick shares h…
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E25: AI Will Copy Your MVP in Three Weeks: Why I Never Build Single Product Companies Anymore
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27:39AI will copy your MVP in three weeks (maybe less). This is why I never build single product companies anymore. Revenue diversification beats revenue projection - here's the ecosystem model that actually survives. The new brutal reality of building software: Claude 4.5 Sonnet just dropped - experienced developers rebuild 80% of products in days, not…
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Dealing With Stress as a VC-Backed and Bootstrap Founder
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37:36Dealing With Stress as a VC-Backed and Bootstrap Founder Welcome back to “Two Adrians Walk Into a Startup…” In today’s episode, both Adrians - one a VC-backed founder and the other a bootstrapper - speak about the emotional rollercoaster of startup life, with a central focus on stress. What you’ll hear: Morning routines Keeping habits under pressur…
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Make Money with Pet Products | Elina Panteleyva
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26:30In this episode of the Travis Makes Money podcast, Travis Chappell sits down with Elina Panteleyva, the founder of DudeWolf, a thriving seven-figure brand for doodle dog breeds. Elina shares her inspiring journey from being laid off to building a successful business in just 15 months, all without a team or prior e-commerce experience. Tune in to di…
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Make Money by Learning from the 2008 Crash | Garrett White
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13:24Garrett White is a multi–eight-figure entrepreneur best known for founding the Wake Up Warrior movement. Before that, he rode the highs of the mortgage boom, only to lose everything when the 2008 financial crisis hit. His businesses collapsed, his finances imploded, and his personal life spiraled into addiction and rock-bottom moments. But out of t…
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | One Hot Take: Insights on Patent Success | Episode 65 with Dr. Julie Burke Video podcast link: https://youtu.be/Wq8ui5z6Df8 🎙️ Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversation…
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Dave Munson is the founder of Saddleback Leather Company, a brand known for building rugged, overbuilt leather bags designed to last 100 years. What started in a small Mexican leather shop grew into a globally recognized business with collaborations alongside Toyota and Martin Guitar. Beyond business, Dave and his wife Suzette also lead Love 41, a …
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Ciara Troy, founder of Oishii Sushi, to uncover the 19-year journey of building Ireland’s most recognisable sushi brand. From her first Saturday market in Greystones to supplying nationwide through Lidl, Aldi, Tesco, and Spar, Ciara shares the grit, resilience, and fearless nai…
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From CMO to CRO: Florence Broderick on balancing growth with efficiency and the metrics that actually matter
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51:22What does it really take to make the leap from CMO to CRO and to build a revenue function that actually scales? In the final episode of Season 1, Tom is joined by Florence Broderick, CRO at General Index, to unpack what it actually takes to make the transition to CRO and what founders should know before hiring their first CRO. Florence shares candi…
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Make Money like Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins
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21:48Dean Graziosi is one of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and business partner to Tony Robbins at mastermind.com. In this special replay, Dean shares the powerful story of how discovering Tony Robbins’ teachings during his early twenties didn’t just make him a millionaire—but gave him the mindset to buil…
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No VC, No Limits! How Bootstrapping Built Manoj Pranik’s Global Cloud Giant Atlantic.Net?
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1:15:40Dorm Room Dreams to Cloud Empire From a dorm room startup to building a global cloud infrastructure powerhouse without venture capital. Manoj Pranik, Founder & CEO of Atlantic.Net, shares his story of resilience, innovation, and vision. 🙏 Special Thanks A big thank you to PayPal Stadium, San Jose Earthquakes Press Room, and the entire San Jose Eart…
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E24: Why My Friends Making $500K at Google Regret Their Careers (And What I Learned About Freedom)
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21:53I have a friend who makes $500K at Google. He's worked there 15 years, made Managing Director, and he told me: "I've basically given up and I'm just collecting my paycheck." This is what happens when you trade freedom for money. The pattern I keep seeing across industries and countries: Waterloo classmate at Microsoft making $250K base - quit becau…
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Make Friends with Michelle 'Mace' Curran | TMF Preview
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21:41Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/QIgtWupkhh8 Join us on the Travis Makes Friends podcast as we dive into an incredible conversation with Michelle 'Mace' Curran, a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran and former Thunderbird lead solo pilot. From her small-town roots in Wisconsin to flying F-16s in combat and inspiring audiences as a motivational…
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Make Money by Starting a Business | Should You Bootstrap or Raise Capital?
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19:15Travis and producer Eric break down one of the most polarizing topics in entrepreneurship: is it better to bootstrap a business, or raise outside capital? Drawing on personal experience and lessons from startup culture, Travis reveals the biggest mistakes founders make when chasing VC funding, why Silicon Valley’s obsession with investment misleads…
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E23: The Startup Playbook Just Changed: Three Stories That Reveal How to Build in 2025
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28:45Three stories from this week reveal something fundamental changing about how you build businesses in 2025. The old VC playbook is dead - here's what's actually working now. Story 1: Founders walking away from traditional VC (and it's strategic, not desperate): Mercury surveyed 1,500 early-stage startups about funding in 2025 66% of founders changed…
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Tim and Tyler talk to Michael Key, CEO and Co-Founder of Impello Biosciences. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links Impello Biosciences - https://impellobio.com Impello on AgList - https://aglist.com/manufacturer/impello-biosciences
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Make Money by Hacking the Human Mind | MichaelAaron Flicker
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26:29MichaelAaron Flicker is founder and CEO of XenoPsi Ventures, a brand incubator that generates millions in annual revenue and celebrates four-time Inc. 5000 honors. Launching his business at 14, MichaelAaron has expanded XenoPsi into nine thriving companies—including DTC success story Wellow ($20 million in revenue, self-funded)—while also consultin…
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Make Money by Mastering the Right Skills: Sales, Marketing, or Operations?
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18:49In this skills-focused episode, Travis and co-host Eric Kruczynski debate which core competency—sales, marketing, or operations—would make the biggest difference for young professionals and future entrepreneurs. With humorous banter and personal anecdotes, they lay out the case for each skill, reflect on their own career pivots, and highlight why b…
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Make Money by Overcoming Financial Trauma | Shannah Game
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27:43Shannah Game is not your typical money person—she's a certified financial planner, financial trauma specialist, podcast host, and author of Unraveling Your Relationship With Money. With a unique blend of creative and financial expertise, Shannah has built a career helping women (and men!) reframe their beliefs about money, midlife, and reinvention.…
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25: How to Buy 24 Companies with No Cash and Sell for a 14x Multiple — John Ratliff’s Playbook
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45:58In this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt sits down with John Ratliff, founder of Appletree Answers and now a partner at Align5 and advisor at STS Capital Partners. John shares the behind-the-scenes story of growing a call center business through 24 acquisitions—all without outside capital—and selling at a 14x EBITDA multiple. He also reveals how founders ge…
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Curiosity-Driven GTM: 3x Founder Cy Khormaee on Building AegisAI
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56:20In this episode of the B2B Go-To-Market Leaders Podcast, Vijay Damojipurapu sits down with Cy Khormaee, co-founder of AegisAI, to explore his journey from computer science research and early Microsoft days to entrepreneurship, Google, and eventually building AegisAI. Cy shares insights into curiosity-driven sales, the challenges of scaling security…
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Make Money by Learning How to Set Your Prices
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33:10In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into the uncomfortable but crucial world of pricing your services and mastering sales. They discuss real strategies, share personal struggles, and break down Alex Hormozi’s now-famous “closed rate pricing gauge cheat sheet.” Whether you’re a freelancer, agency owner, or business leader, you’ll learn ho…
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Make Money with the Anti-MBA Program | David Guttman
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51:45David Guttman is a serial entrepreneur, three-time Inc. 500 executive, and business strategist with more than 30 years’ experience building, scaling, and exiting multiple eight- and nine-figure companies. He’s bought and sold 15 businesses, raised over $25 million, and holds degrees from Brown and Wharton—but as he reveals in this episode, Guttman'…
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In this Mentor Moment, Colin Harmon, founder of 3FE Coffee, reveals why consistency beats occasional brilliance when it comes to building lasting brands. He shares the lesson that changed how he thought about coffee forever: customers don’t need the “best cup ever” - they just need it never to be bad. By raising the floor instead of the ceiling, Co…
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Make Money by Investing in Events and Masterminds
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28:34On this Q&A episode, Travis and producer Eric break down the true value—and actual dollar ROI—of spending big on conferences, masterminds, and in-person networking events. Travis pulls back the curtain on years of personal investment, revealing why choosing the right room can shortcut years of growth for entrepreneurs and creators. The episode answ…
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#86: Bijoy Ramachandran on Meaning, Memory & Making Public Spaces | Galata Podcast
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1:58:51🎧 About Galata Podcast Galata is a Kannada word that means the ruckus of noise. Through candid, long-form conversations, I explore entrepreneurship, creativity, and the pursuit of meaningful work with some of India’s most interesting minds. 🏛️ About Hundredhands Hundredhands is a Bangalore-based collaborative architecture practice founded by Bijoy …
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Make Money by Navigating a Volatile Economic Landscape | Srividya Jandhyala
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24:27Srividya Jandhyala is a renowned professor of management at ESSEC Business School specializing in global strategy, international business, and geopolitics. The author of "The Great Disruption: How Geopolitics is Changing Companies, Managers, and Work" (Cambridge University Press, 2025), Srividya’s research has garnered multiple awards and appears i…
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Beyond Success: Gagan Biyani’s Inner Journey Building Udemy, Sprig, and Maven
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1:15:38What does it take to build, lose, and rebuild as an entrepreneur—while staying true to yourself? In this conversation, host Dave Kashen sits down with Gagan Biyani (co-founder of Udemy, Sprig, and Maven) to explore the emotional and practical realities of entrepreneurship: co-founder dynamics, letting go of team members, navigating failure, and mov…
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This episode features Travis and producer Eric tackling one of the biggest, most uncomfortable truths about financial success: most people will never build real wealth—and the core reason isn’t luck or the White House, but mindset. Drawing on decades of interviews with self-made success stories, Travis explains why belief in possibility—coupled wit…
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E22: The $60 Million GitHub Move That Just Killed Startups (And Why That's Perfect for Bootstrap Founders)
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23:35While everyone argues about which AI model is best, the smart money is building connectors that work with ALL of them. This week GitHub and Microsoft just made this approach inevitable - and if you're still building custom integrations for every AI tool, you're about to feel very stupid. What is MCP and why the scary name doesn't matter: MCP = Mode…
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Make Money with Creative Invincibility | Josh Pais
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25:37Josh Pais, actor and founder of Committed Impulse, has starred in 150+ movies and shows (Ray Donovan, Joker, TMNT) but is just as known for his game-changing work teaching creativity, presence, and resilience. Drawing from the worlds of acting, science, and entrepreneurship, Josh helps professionals harness anxiety and fear—not fight it—unlocking d…
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Make Money by Avoiding Payment Plans on Burritos
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27:05In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dissect the troubling rise of “buy now, pay later” schemes—from renting Jordans for 53 payments to financing Chipotle burritos with Klarna. Together, they break down the dangers of weekly payment plans, the psychological tricks behind small recurring payments, and the growing $82B debt problem fueled by the…
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Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Innovations In Travel and Franchising| Episode 64 with Dawn von Graff 🎙️ Welcome to the Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast! Take a dive into the world of entrepreneurship with host Josh Pies, hippie capitalist and owner of C47 Digital Studios, and join the conversations filled with inspiring stories and actionable tips ai…
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Make Money with Hybrid Debt | David Kotter
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28:59David Kotter is CEO and President of both the Hybrid Debt Fund and Integrity Capital, LLC, managing over $2 billion in funding in the commercial finance space. With a background spanning the secondary debt markets and commercial origination, Kotter is known for his innovative “hybrid debt” structure—blending lender security with investor upside—whi…
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From $60m Exit to Building an Era-Defining AI Company: Sean Williams on lessons from a start-up exit to building again with AutogenAI
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43:26What do you think of when you hear ‘exited Founder’? Someone travelling the world or sitting on a remote island sipping cocktails? Today’s Making The Grade guest may change your perspective… We’re joined by Sean Williams, Co-Founder & CEO of AutogenAI, the AI bid writing software. Before AutogenAI, Sean co-founded Corndell Ltd, which he grew from s…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Colin Meagle, serial entrepreneur, venture builder, and founder of Continuous Ventures. Colin has built, scaled, and exited multiple businesses: from creative agencies to international tech ventures, and now operates out of Dubai, where he helps founders and corporates spin up …
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On this episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric break down a viral “travel hack” spotted on Threads, where someone claims you can rack up $26K in credit card charges and just pay the minimum monthly payment. The crew uses this as a springboard to talk about financial literacy, the psychology of spending, and what happens when you only pay the mi…
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E21: Zero Meetings: How I Run Two Companies Without a Single Recurring Meeting
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19:51I looked at my calendar this week: zero meetings. Last week: zero meetings. Most founders think this is impossible, but here's what six years taught me - meetings don't make you productive, they make you FEEL productive. The meeting theater that's killing startups: Pre-COVID: Weekly all-hands, daily standups, planning meetings felt "professional" P…
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426: Unpacking the AgTech & Biological Trends of the Past Decade
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39:49Tim and Tyler talk to Rob Trice and Chris Taylor of The Mixing Bowl and announce a new collaboration between AgList and The Mixing Bowl! — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links The Mixing Bowl - https://www.mixingbowlhub.com/ The Interactive Landscape Map - https://aglist.com/landscape…
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