This podcast dives deep into the tactical moves that drive business success, as well as the mental and physical resilience required to sustain it. Hosted by Adam Callinan, a seasoned entrepreneur with multiple exits, an avid outdoorsman, and an family man with crystal-clear priorities, each episode unpacks real-world challenges, actionable insights, and the mental and physical disciplines that fuel long-term personal and professional growth. Whether you’re scaling a startup or refining your ...
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From a Box on a Battlefield to a Stage with Coldplay: A Conversation w/ Emmanauel Kelly
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1:03:24In this conversation, Adam Callinan interviews Emmanuel Kelly, a singer, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur who first rose to fame on The X Factor Australia, where his powerful voice and inspiring life story captured global attention. Born in Iraq and adopted by humanitarian Moira Kelly at the age of 7, Emmanuel overcame extraordinary odds, inc…
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From Special Operations to a Startup: A Conversation with Loren Bell, Veteran of 20 Years in Special Operations
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47:59Summary In this conversation, Loren Bell shares his remarkable journey from 20 years in US Special Operations to the world of a startup. He discusses the challenges and lessons learned during his military career, including the rigorous training and mental resilience required in high-stress environments. Loren reflects on the transition to startup l…
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Travel, Risk, and Resilience: Unpacking PAKT with eComm founder Malcolm Fontier
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43:02Summary In this conversation, Malcolm Fontier shares his journey from product design to entrepreneurship, detailing the challenges and successes of launching PAKT, a travel gear brand. He discusses the importance of community engagement through crowdfunding, the resilience required to navigate business challenges, and the lessons learned from manag…
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The Marketing Playbook for Startups with Andrew Miller, Founder of GrowthExpertz, Author, and Podcaster
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39:32In this conversation, Adam Callinan and Andrew Startups delve into the intricacies of marketing and growth strategies for startups. Andrew shares his journey from founding a startup in college to establishing GrowthExpertz.com, a company dedicated to helping businesses optimize their marketing efforts. They discuss the common pitfalls startups face…
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From Hugs to Cocktails - A Conversation with Milan Martin, Founder and CEO at Free Spirits
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35:27Summary In this episode of the Growth Mavericks podcast, Adam Callinan interviews Milan Martin, founder and CEO of Free Spirits, a company that offers non-alcoholic alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages. Milan shares his journey of creating Free Spirits, the challenges of building a brand in a competitive market, and the importance of emb…
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Plane Crash to Paradise: A Conversation w/ Cal Arnold, Entrepreneur, Plane Crash Survivor, and Backcountry Gangster
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42:40In this episode of Growth Mavericks, Cal Arnold shares his journey from growing up in a remote area of Minnesota to building a successful business in log home restoration. He discusses the importance of overcoming adversity and the lessons learned from his experiences, including a life-changing plane crash that led to the amputation of his left leg…
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From Lamborghinis to Space: A Conversation with Kevin Conway, Pro GT4 Race Car Driver & Phoozy Co-founder
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40:03In this episode, we dive into the life and career of Kevin Conway, a professional GT4 race car driver who is also the entrepreneur behind Phoozy, a tech-driven consumer product designed to protect electronic devices from extreme temperatures that is now used in space missions and inside F35 fighter jets. The discussion spans topics from the incepti…
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Welcome to Growth Mavericks, Disrupting Default with Adam Callinan
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0:53Welcome to Growth Mavericks -- I’m your host, Adam Callinan. I’m a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, avid outdoorsman, and a family man with crystal-clear priorities. Here’s the thing, entrepreneurship isn’t just about strategy - it’s about stamina. It takes bold moves to start and scale a business, and even more discipline to sustain it - profe…
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