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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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INspiredINsider.com Show with Dr. Jeremy Weisz features interviews with successful and inspirational entrepreneurs, authors, and visionary leaders. The interviews reveal deeply personal stories and explore the tough journey of Big Challenges or Big Mistakes that the inspirational leaders overcame to achieve success. Here are some inspiring stories you will find: - Jonny Imerman with Imerman Angels--Listen to how one guest fought and beat cancer. He then started an organization to match other ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Our weekly 30 minute podcast helps you, a small business owner with 5 to 30 team members, take your company to the next level. The Grow A Small Business community, weekly cast, blog and leadership email supports leaders get through the pain of growth. With insights, lessons learned, books and tools as well as habits these experienced small business owners suggest you develop, our interviews unearth tremendous value for anyone wanting to grow their business with less stress.
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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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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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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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The flagship entrepreneurship show on BFM, featuring personal business stories from early stage start-ups, all the way to billionaire octogenarians in Malaysia and abroad. Notable guests include Martin Cooper (father of the mobile phone), Julian Assange (founder of WikiLeaks), Ralph Henry Baer (father of video games), Tony Buzan (Mindmap Guru), Isaac Tigrett (Hard Rock Cafe founder), Robert Kiyosaki (Financial Guru), Nick Vujicic (motivational speaker) and more. Tap into this valuable resour ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Connect. Learn. Build Your Startup.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 demystify the entrepreneurial journey for veterans and military spouses in the Bunker Labs community.
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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 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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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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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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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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Founder of The Body School, shares her decade-long journey building a global wellness business. Discover how she bootstrapped her way to 10,000+ clients by putting community and values first, even through ...
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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Sofia Rozhko, founder of The Body School, shares her 10-year journey of growing from a solo nutritionist to building a global wellness business serving over 10,000 clients across 32 markets. She credits her success to a values-driven team, a strong focus on product qu…
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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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In 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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In 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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James France of Vanguard Luxury Brands grew from $13K sales to $28M before exiting to Lion. He reveals how focusing on ‘best brands for the best bars,’ overcoming setbacks, and a clear USP fueled his business ...
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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews James France of Vanguard Luxury Brands, who grew his company from $13K in sales to $28M before exiting to Lion. James shares how focusing on “best brands for the best bars” and a strong USP fueled growth, opens up about setbacks like losing key brands and managing cash flow, and …
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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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Bringing AWS-like Flexibility to Inventory Storage?
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Self-storage is no longer just for de-cluttering your home. For Singapore-based Work+Store, it has become a flexible operational hub for SMEs and e-commerce retailers, offering everything from packing stations and last-mile support to specialised wine storage. CEO Danny Wong joins us to share their journey of building a modern self-storage business…
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#86: Bijoy Ramachandran on Meaning, Memory & Making Public Spaces | Galata Podcast
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🎧 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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Beyond Success: Gagan Biyani’s Inner Journey Building Udemy, Sprig, and Maven
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What 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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E22: The $60 Million GitHub Move That Just Killed Startups (And Why That's Perfect for Bootstrap Founders)
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While 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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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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QFF: Ryan Estes, Founder of Kitcaster, shares how he helped 800+ startup founders and CEOs turn fear into growth—raising millions, scaling businesses, and influencing AI training data through the power ...
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QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing your…
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Bomb Battle: From Paint Bombs to a Multi-Entertainment Hub
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What began as a single attraction built around paint bombs has since exploded into one of Malaysia’s most dynamic entertainment experiences. Bomb Battle, licensed by Mission Group, has evolved from an interactive escape room concept into a full-fledged multi-entertainment hub, drawing in families, young adults, and corporate groups with experiences…
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[Top Giver Series] Compilation - Marketing, Mindset, and Money Strategies
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Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25 Media, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. Dr. Weisz has been involved in podcasting for 11 years and was a senior producer for early business podcasts. He helped put all of their sy…
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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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What 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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E21: Zero Meetings: How I Run Two Companies Without a Single Recurring Meeting
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I 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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Reimagining Intralogistics: XSQUARE’s Playbook for Smart Warehousing
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Jens Bohnwagner, CEO at XSQUARE Technologies, leads a Singapore-based startup that simplifies warehouse operations with in-house automation software solutions. Founded in 2019 with backing from the Goldbell Group, a mobility and industrial solutions provider, XSQUARE set out to deliver practical value in real-world warehouses. Since then, the compa…
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Rosy McEvedy of IV League Drips shares how she grew a $5K idea into 200+ licenses across Australia, achieving 125% growth in 3 years while building a passion-driven health brand, strong culture, and loyal ...
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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Rosy McEvedy, founder of IV League Drips, shares her journey of turning a $5K savings into a fast-growing health business with over 200 licenses across Australia. She reveals how her passion for health, combined with grit and discipline, fueled 125% growth in just thre…
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Risk 1st, Revenue 2nd: microLEAP’s Winning P2P Play?
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Since 2019, P2P financing platform microLEAP has dispersed over RM420 million while maintaining a claimed industry-low default rate of 0.36%. We dive into how this ex-banker built this profitable fintech by focusing on risk first and revenue second. Founder and CEO Tunku Danny joins us to share his journey from a stable banking career to starting m…
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[SaaS Series] Real Reason Your Best Marketing Content Stays Hidden With Benjamin Ard
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Benjamin Ard is the Co-founder and CEO of Masset, a platform that helps B2B teams centralize and track their content for faster access and smarter use. He’s grown the company with notable clients like Awardco, secured early funding, and hosts the Content Amplified Podcast with over 300 episodes. With extensive experience in B2B SaaS and marketing l…
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E20: Why I Ignored 60% of My Customers for 5 Years (Why Every Startup Should Go Global from Day One)
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For 5 years building SimpleDirect, 45-50% of our blog traffic came from UK, Germany, France, and South America. I turned away all those paying customers because I thought "global" meant "complex." I was dead wrong. Every founder should build globally from day one - it's easier than perfecting a single local market. The "focus" trap that costs milli…
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24: Think You’re Exit Ready? Neil Schaffer’s 1,000-Day Rule Will Change Your Mind
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What does it really take to exit a business successfully—and profitably? In this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt interviews Neil Schaffer, CEO of Carlton Advisors, on his experience scaling companies through M&A, raising over $40 million in strategic capital, and executing billion-dollar exits. Neil shares the real metrics buyers care about, the dangers of…
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When you think of Malaysia’s favourite herbal drinks like mata kucing, lin chee kang, or sea coconut longan, chances are you picture them at a pasar malam or in a traditional kopitiam. But a new brand is giving these classics a fresh stage. Lin Chee King is bringing heritage recipes into a modern kiosk format, with bold branding and a vision to mak…
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Co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, shares how he turned a bold idea into a global brand, selling over 6M bottles and growing to 150 team members before a $100M exit, with insights on branding, leadership ...
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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Stu Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, shares his journey of growing a bold idea into a global gin brand. Starting in 2013, he scaled the business to 150 team members, sold over 6M bottles worldwide, and achieved a $100M exit. Stu dives into the challenges of competing with …
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Timothy Tiah on SST, Closing Outlets & Creator CEOs
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Eighteen months after our last chat, Colony's CEO Timothy Tiah is back with a story of wins, setbacks, and strategic pivots. From navigating new SST and electricity tariff hikes to making the tough call to close a RM5 million venue, what does it take to lead a premium co-working brand in today's challenging market? Timothy joins us to share an upda…
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This week’s Mentor Moment dives into how Nadia Adan built her brand through bold, disruptive content, and why testing, learning, and finding a repeatable format is the secret to scaling on social media. Michael Corcoran shares why standing out often means doing the opposite of everyone else, and how brand storytelling, even with its raw ups and dow…
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How to Change Without Willpower, Guilt, or Discipline
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Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of self-discipline, shame, and yo-yo habits? In this episode of Heart of Entrepreneurship, Jesse and Dave dive deep into the psychology behind personal growth—and why punishing yourself into change doesn’t actually work. From fitness routines to leadership patterns, they explore how to unlock lasting behavior cha…
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E19: How I Learned to Learn (And Why It's Your Best Business Skill)
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A year ago I ordered takeout daily, couldn't speak French, and avoided the gym. Today I cook my own meals, read French business newspapers, and work out every day. The secret wasn't willpower or dramatic changes - it was discovering that learning how to learn is the ultimate founder superpower. The learning misconception that kills progress: We thi…
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QFF: Unlocking Small Business Growth and Profitability with Fractional CFO Expertise – A Conversation with Carla Titus, Founder & CEO of Wealth & Worth Within, on How Knowing Your Numbers Can Transform ...
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QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing your…
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Building Baseball Dreams: Insight with Rochester Red Wings GM Dan Mason | Bootstrapped Unicorns Podcast | Episode 63 🎙️ 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 act…
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Hygr: From a RM1.5k Side Hustle to Bootstrapped 8-Figure Brand
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What started as a RM1,500 side hustle during the pandemic has exploded into Hygr, an eight-figure beauty and personal care brand. After a viral TikTok video catapulted them into the spotlight, how did two former lawyers turn their DIY project into a full-fledged business with its own GMP-certified factory? Co-founders Ivor Lim and Chew Hoi Meng joi…
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[SaaS Series] Protecting APIs and AI Agents at Global Scale With Michael Nicosia
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Michael Nicosia is the Co-founder and COO of Salt Security, a company that protects APIs from threats using cloud-scale big data, AI, and ML. Under his leadership, Salt has raised $271 million, reached a $1.4 billion valuation, and has become a leader in API security with patented AI technology and Fortune 500/Global 1000 clients. With over 20 year…
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Trust, Equity, and AI: The Surprising Deal Behind Levergy’s Sale To KickCharge
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Ryan Redding is the Founder and Business Growth Coach at Eightfold Advantage, a growth-coaching practice that helps entrepreneurs restore operational clarity, increase profitability, and prepare businesses for exit. Before Eightfold Advantage, Ryan was the Owner of Levergy, a nationally recognized digital marketing agency serving HVAC companies tha…
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In this solo episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox takes us behind the scenes of the very first Entrepreneur Experiment Retreat — a transformative five-day experience in Marbella, Spain that brought together a select group of founders to focus on their body, brain, and business. Gary shares how a spontaneous idea in 2024 turned into a fu…
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Scaling Lean in a $500B Market: Ed Bartlett on going from zero to one & transitioning out of the CEO seat
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In the start-up ecosystem, there are a few truths that never change - scaling is harder than it looks, over-hiring can kill momentum, and knowing when to hand over the CEO reins might be the hardest call of all. In this episode,Ed Barltett, Founder & CEO of Hicomply, unpacks how to successfully scale with a lean team and build a GTM engine that act…
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Founder or Employee: Why I Chose the Harder Path
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Founder or Employee: Why I Chose the Harder Path Two founders. Two paths. One backed by venture capital, the other bootstrapped. This episode is about the personal motivations that drove Adrian and Adrian away from traditional employment and into entrepreneurship, discuss what life might look like if they hadn’t chosen the founder path, and recount…
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E18: Why I'm Shutting Down My 5-Year Startup (Hard-Learned Lessons for Founders)
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After 5 years building SimpleDirect Financing from my university dorm to today, I'm shutting it down. This isn't about failure - it's about the brutal lessons every founder needs to learn about attachment, external dependencies, and why starting with principles beats chasing opportunities. The real cost of founder attachment: Spent 5 years attached…
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AI + Peers: How Tupai Is Tackling Malaysia's Math Problem
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With an alarming 80% math failure rate plaguing some schools, Malaysia faces a critical educational challenge. EdTech startup Tupai is on a mission to solve this, not just with an AI-powered tutor, but with a unique peer-to-peer learning community that is already delivering results. Co-founders Edmond Yap and Andre Sequerah join us to share their j…
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AWS, But For Manpower? GoGet's 11-Year Gig Economy Journey
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From a simple app for errands in 2014, GoGet has evolved into a digital staffing powerhouse with nearly 400,000 verified workers and an eight-figure annual revenue. As a pioneer in Malaysia's gig economy, what is the story behind their 11-year journey? Co-Founder and CEO Franchesca Chia joins us to share her experience. She discusses their evolutio…
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[Top Agency Series] Get Your Business To Work for You With Ryan Redding
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Ryan Redding is the Founder of Eightfold Advantage, a firm that helps business owners and leadership teams scale without chaos. He previously founded Levergy, a digital marketing agency for home service companies that was acquired by KickCharge Creative in February 2025. A certified Bloom Growth coach and host of the Blue Collar.CEO podcast, Ryan d…
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The Parts You Reject Are Blocking Your Potential
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Why You Resist Feeling Bad (And How It Holds You Back as a Founder) ✅ Are you bootstrapping? You need this: https://bootstrappedgiants.com/subscribe ✅ Master the Inner Game of Entrepreneurship here: https://www.davekashen.com/newsletter-sign-up 00:00 – Intro + today's topic: “shadows” and the parts we deny 01:30 – Jesse’s shadow: the victim 03:00 –…
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E17: Why I Stopped Checking My Metrics 20 Times a Day (And Everything Started Working)
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A few years ago I checked my Y Combinator application 20+ times a day. Last month I was obsessively refreshing Twitter analytics every few hours. Then I stopped caring about numbers completely - and everything started working better. The brutal reality of metric obsession: Checked YC application status obsessively after 2021/2022 interviews - made …
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23: How Robert Heil Doubled Growth by Rebuilding Strategy Around Client Value Creation
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Robert Heil, CEO of Financial Aid Services, reveals lessons from scaling EdTech ventures, leading M&A deals, and transitioning into the CEO seat post-founder exit. With experience on both sides of the table, Robert dives into how customer drivers, leading indicators, and cultural integration can make or break a deal. Learn how he doubled growth and…
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Justin Snyder of Forest Superfoods reveals how he grew a global health brand from just $250 to 350,000+ orders with 25% yearly growth, a passionate team of 10, and a mission-driven journey of business ...
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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Justin Snyder, founder of Forest Superfoods, who turned a $250 idea into a global health brand. He shares how his passion for nutrition and persistence led to 350,000+ orders and 25% annual growth. Justin opens up about the early struggles, the lessons learned in e-com…
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Justin and Jon reconnect after a two-year podcasting hiatus. What's happened since their last episode? Lots! They talk about big changes in their personal lives, and then move on to how they're thinking about Transistor as a business. These discuss burnout and motivation, the evolution of the podcasting industry, the pressure of being a leader, and…
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This Mentor Moment with Mary Sadlier (from Episode 398) dives into why digital is the great equaliser for entrepreneurs. Mary shares the art of getting products on and off shelves, why persistence matters, and the hard truth that nobody’s coming — unless you ask the right questions. A powerful reminder that value creation and resourcefulness win in…
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