Best Stuart Draper Podcasts (2025)

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Simon Lancaster, TEDX Speaker, author of SPEECH WRITING: THE EXPERT GUIDE and WINNING MINDS: SECRETS FROM THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP 50:36

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Bespoke and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" To get your copy of his books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Simon-Lancaster/author/B005NAQX8U?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true For more about Simon’s speechwriting services see http://www.bespokespeeches.com "3 …

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Dr Steve Jones, author of the The Metamodern Slasher Film and The Postmodern Slasher Film 58:54

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Assistant Professor, Dr Steve Jones a film scholar and a leading authority on extreme imagery and the intersections between horror and pornography, about his book The Metamodern Slasher Film and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" To get your copy of his books: THE METAMODERN SHASHER http…

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Hairdresser Turns $500K Investment Into Emotional Intelligence Startup for Kids

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What happens when a small-town hairdresser discovers her clients need more than just a haircut? Tami Hymas built five successful businesses in rural Idaho, but her biggest venture yet tackles childhood emotional wellness through cartoon characters that help kids identify and process their feelings. In this episode of StartUps with Stu, Tami shares …

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How This Founder Hit $56M Revenue After Living in His Car for a Year Following Bankruptcy

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StartFragment StartFragment StartFragment StartFragment What does it take to build a $56 million company after losing everything twice? Jeremy Barker, founder of Murphy Door, shares his incredible journey from making his first $20 million at 21, going bankrupt, and living in his car for exactly one year to building the Kleenex brand of hidden doors…

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Audrey Knox, author of the FREE ebook “The Query Email Guidebook For Screenwriters” 43:46

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with former literary manager Audrey Knox about her 34 page, FREE ebook “The Query Email Guidebook For Screenwriters” and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" To get your FREE copy of “The Query Email Guidebook For Screenwriters” see https://howtogetamanager.com Subscribe to Audrey’s substack se…

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This Mother Turned a $40K Yellow Trailer Into a Multi-State Franchise Empire

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What started as a $500 college fund goal turned into a frozen custard empire spanning multiple states. Jessica Mortensen shares her unexpected journey from buying a college student's yellow trailer business for $40,000 to building Karie Anne's Frozen Desserts into a thriving franchise operation. In this episode of Startups with Stu, Jessica reveals…

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9 Years, 4 Kids, 1 Kitchen Vision: How This Mom Built a Hair Extension Empire From Scratch

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Standing alone in her parents' kitchen making a quesadilla, Whitney Rigby heard a male voice tell her to "create magnetic hair extensions" - and nobody else was home. Nine years later, that supernatural moment has transformed into the world's first magnetic hair extension company, with investors begging to get in and trade shows selling out instant…

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This Founder Turned Down $500K to Build a Recruiting Business on Her Terms

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Xan Marcucci rejected a $500,000 corporate offer to start Confetti Recruiting as a summer project while caring for her young children. What began with a surprise $20,000 commission check evolved into a thriving business aligned with her family priorities. Xan shares an unconventional perspective, suggesting aspiring entrepreneurs gain corporate exp…

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24-Year-Old Founder Reveals the $0 Marketing Strategy That Beats Cold DMs and Paid Ads

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While most entrepreneurs struggle with expensive lead generation, 24-year-old Derek Bock discovered a networking strategy that costs nothing but delivers warm leads directly to your inbox. Starting with social media work for a Nebraska gym during COVID, Bock has built multiple ventures and now runs The Doers Podcast, which he strategically uses as …

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EP367: Up is where we go from here 1:11:58

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We are going up say we are going up! Nick and Stu review a great day - if not a great game - at Wembley, including all the key moments, battles, and managerial decisions. We talk about the stadium, atmosphere, and post-match celebrations, as well as what life must have been like in the Warsaw end. Alongside all that, we look at the key moments of t…

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Scott Stenholm, TV Producer talks about his love of cinematic television – What is cinematic television? How do I make cinematic television? 58:40

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with TV producer Scott Stenholm about his love of cinematic television and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" Follow Scott on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scottstenholm/ "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" BACKDRAFT (1991) TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (1983) APOLLO 13 (19…

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How This Mom Built a $1M Agency While Working 4 AM Mornings

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"I magically carve out hours for my day. So some days I have to start at 4 a.m." This is how Akvile DeFazio, who fled Lithuania during the Cold War with just a wooden crate, manages to run a thriving social media advertising agency while raising a kindergartner. In a decade of business, she's achieved something almost unheard of: she's never been f…

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EP366: Until Completion 1:05:58

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Que Sera, Sera ... it's the 9yrs Wembley preview show! Nick and Stu discuss our road to the play-off final, and how much we are looking forward to the day. Clearly hyper, we take a circuitous route through many varied topics, from CCL memories to Portuguese women's football, but we manage to stay on track to comment on Notts County, Warsaw, and Jos…

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EPISODE 700: Mike Hewitt talks about producing the STEPPENWOLF LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY 39:46

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with freelance producer at ARROW FILMS Mike Hewitt about producing the STEPPENWOLF LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY for Arrow Films and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" STEPPENWOLF is released 26 May 2025 https://www.arrowfilms.com/blu-ray/steppenwolf-limited-edition-blu-ray/16237697.html?autocomple…

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College Student Founder Gaining Traction With His SaaS Startup

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In a recent episode of Startups with Stu, host Stuart Draper, Join us as we explore the innovative journey of Subitt.io, a startup that's transforming how small businesses implement subscription models to drive customer retention. Founder Nick Hepworth shares his insights on building a platform that makes subscription services accessible to mom-and…

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EP365: Half. Way. There. 1:02:40

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A wonderful night in Nottingham - and we're halfway to Wembley. What were the key elements of our win at Meadow Lane, and how will we have to be different in the second leg? Whilst Owen Goodman was outstanding, Nick and Stu also look at the other main players in the victory, and what role they played. It's not all sunshine and flowers though: a str…

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Simon Utlley, screenwriter of CLEANER… How do I write a movie? How do I write action for a movie? 1:01:58

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter, Simon Uttley about writing CLEANER, starring Daisy Ridly, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" CLEANER is out via Sky Cinema https://www.sky.com/watch/cleaner "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) LA CONFIDENTIAL (1997) PLAN…

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25-Year Expert Shares SBA Loan Secrets

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Learn how SBA loans can transform your business dreams as Craig Sherle, VP of SBA Lending at Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) with 25 years of small business lending experience, explains exactly how to get financing when other lenders reject you. These government-backed loans (covering 75-85% of the risk) have helped numerous employees become owne…

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EP364: ROLLIN' 59:38

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We're in the playoffs! Nick and Stu discuss how we got there, and what we might expect from Notts County, Warsaw, and Chesterfield. There's also a lot of ranting about kick-off times, TV, ticketing, and just modern football in general. A combination of tiredness and excitement made us a bit hyper and where this podcast goes, nobody knows - but it's…

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Susan Ferris, CEO of the BOHEMIA GROUP… How do screenwriters get a manager? How do I get a manager? 32:25

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with CEO of the BOHEMIA GROUP, Susan Ferris about what a manager is for and offers advice on when you should be looking to get yourself a manager, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" BEOHEMIA GROUP https://www.bohemiaent.com "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" THE GO…

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Rugby Player's Ripped Jersey Launches $25 Million Sports Apparel Dream

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In this episode, we sit down with James Reber who transformed his frustration with torn rugby jerseys into a thriving custom sports apparel business. Starting with just 50 misspelled rugby balls, James now celebrates breaking six figures in Q1 2025—more than his entire previous year's revenue. He shares the exact moment he received his first $72 ch…

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EP363: The Last Scene 55:55

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Do you need a long description of what we talk about this week? It's one game left, and it's playoffs or not playoffs. Nick and Stu weigh-up our chances following on from no wins or goals in three, including a quite eventful defeat to Port Vale on Saturday. MFWAJJOTM gets us thinking about some great AFCW memories also.…

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Daniel Draper, director of LIVERPOOL STORY: A PORTRAIT OF A CITY... How do I make a documentary? 49:45

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Daniel Draper about his new documentary film LIVERPOOL STORY and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" LIVERPOOL STORY is out now and for screenings see the producers social media https://www.instagram.com/_liverpoolstory/ "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" DISTANT V…

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How Notey's World is Solving the 90% Dropout Problem in Music Learning

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Meet Mak Grgic, founder of Notey's World, who's tackling a universal challenge: 90% of people who try learning guitar eventually quit. In this investment pitch, Mak showcases how his Techstars-backed startup transforms musical instruments into actual game controllers, creating an addictive learning experience that's seeing unprecedented user retent…

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EP362: Tense and Nervous 50:38

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We'll keep this brief: why does everything feel so negative? We're 5th in the league! Nick and Stu pick the bones out of the current zeitgeist. Are football fans ever happy? We discuss individuals and formations, and the fourth tier promotion picture. There's also MFWAJJOTM and a look ahead to Saturday's game with Port Vale…

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How 3 Execs Built an EdTech Giant with 1M+ Students in 80+ Countries

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What happens when three executives who built a million-dollar EdTech company reunite to share their unfiltered startup journey? In this 30th episode of Startups with Stu, founder Stuart Draper and his former executive team Trevor Erickson and Brandon Winter pull back the curtain on their meteoric rise from working out of their homes to becoming a g…

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$100 Stakes in $270,000 Properties: The Real Estate Platform Challenging Wall Street Rules

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McKay Francis never planned to battle the SEC or catch Grant Cardone's attention when he launched Casa Shares, the investing platform letting broke college students buy real estate for just $10 per share. This episode of Startups with Stu unveils how Casa Shares secured a game-changing federal exemption allowing non-millionaires to invest in proper…

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3 Businesses, 4 Kids, and 1 Pharmacy: The Unconventional Path to Angel Investing

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From creating America's #1 cake mix to writing a $25,000 check that launched an educational empire—Corey Smith's unexpected journey unfolds in this episode of Startups with Stu. When Stuart Draper lost his third job in a row, it was Corey's unwavering belief that transformed a desperate situation into Stukent, a company that would eventually impact…

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EP361: Golden Calculator 1:07:16

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Are we going up automatically after all? Or could we end up missing out on the play-offs entirely? We're not ruling anything out, as making predictions in this division this season has been an entirely moot exercise. Nevertheless, Nick and Stu attempt to prognosticate on whom will find themselves in the top three after 46 games. Some have, on paper…

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EP360: Just so typically me 1:01:20

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Nick and Stu return to pick the bones out of a mad week. Why has the team lost the ability to hold onto a lead? There are a few key reasons to investigate. The knock-on effect, with automatic promotion now looking trickier and holding on to a play-off place looking less assured, is also food for thought. Alongside that - how are so many lower leagu…

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John Currie, director of BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL 41:15

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with John Currie about BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL 2025 takes place between 24-27 April 2025 at the ARC Cinema in Beeston. Tickets and other details at https://www.beestonfilm.com/tickets CABARET (1972) MANHATTAN (1979) ARRIVAL (2016) "3 …

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Losing Everything and Rebuilding as a Founder with John Rampton

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From eight-figure exit to nearly $1 million in debt in less than a year! Serial entrepreneur John Rampton joins Stuart Draper on Startups with Stu to share his journey from childhood candy stand owner to multi-million dollar success. John reveals how writing for major publications like Forbes and Entrepreneur helped launch his businesses, and detai…

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EP369: Grab all they can 1:01:23

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A little disquiet has accompanied the release of season and matchday ticket prices for next season. Nick and Stu consider the issues, and whether the costs are justified, and if some of the criticism has been a little unfair. Alongside that, we revisit the latest 2-2 draw from 2-0 up, and wonder whether the point with Barrow was actually better tha…

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Craig Williams the writer/director of THE WYRM OF BWLCH PEN BARRAS... How do I make a folk horror film? 44:46

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Craig Williams about the making of the Welsh language, folk horror short THE WYRM OF BWLCH PEN BARRAS and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" You can watch THE WYRM OF BWLCH PEN BARRAS on the Arrow Player and/or as part of the boxset ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS: A COMPENDIUM OF FOLK HORROR VOL…

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EP358: Reason to Believe 56:32

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Nick and Stu return to discuss our return to the automatic promotion positions following a win at Carlisle and some favourable results elsewhere. How important were the changes we made, and is this an end to our dodgy run en route to a procession to promotion? Alongside this, we ostensibly discuss the realities of a football regulator, but it's saf…

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Simon van der Borgh, screenwriter & author of SCENE-WRITING FOR FILM AND TV 1:02:04

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Simon van der Borgh about his book SCENE-WRITING FOR FILM AND TV and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" SCENE-WRITING FOR FILM AND TV is out now https://www.routledge.com/Scene-writing-for-Film-and-TV/vanderBorgh/p/book/9781032277554?srsltid=AfmBOor7cqzQDZWK-LWHh0AtUz2SNkScdto9eHYwznigf7…

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EP357: I'm your hell, I'm your dream 1:04:01

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Our dodgy spell continued this week with defeat at home to Cheltenham, but should we have seen the light of the Notts County win was a false dawn at the time? Nick seems to think so, and the problems we've been having, arguably since the turn of the year, continue to raise more questions than answers. However, Stu has one key reason as to why our f…

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Kate van der Borgh, author of AND HE SHALL APPEAR 45:20

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Kate van der Borgh about the writing of her debut novel AND HE SHALL APPEARand "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" AND HE SHALL APPEAR is out now https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/and-he-shall-appear-kate-van-der-borgh?variant=40786310365262 GHOSTWATCH (1992) THE SNOWMAN (1982) LAKE MU…

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EP356: Now I feel like sh... 56:37

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Nick and Stu return to discuss how and why the team have gone from 12 unbeaten to winless in four, and why have the goals dried up? Alongside that we nose around Division Four, with a focus on who might still gate crash the play-offs, and which club (spoiler: we hate them) looks to be in crisis and potentially heading for the drop. We also have a f…

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Nicole McControversy, Director Of Programming for the BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 41:35

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Director Of Programming for the BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL (BUFF), Nicole McControversy about BUFF some of the processes/approaches used to select films each year and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 2025 is March 19-23, 2025 at the Brattle Theatr…

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Building Wealth Without Sacrificing Family 46:02

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From turning down multi-million dollar Wall Street recruitment bonuses to building a billion-dollar wealth management firm, Chad Willardson's entrepreneurial journey is anything but conventional. In this captivating episode of Startups with Stu, Chad reveals how he walked away from a $1.4M salary at Merrill Lynch to start Pacific Capital, taking a …

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Andrea Gibb, screenwriter of MISS AUSTEN... How do I turn my book into a TV series? 46:44

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Andrea Gibb, the award winning screenwriter of the BBC series MISS AUSTEN about adapting from Gill Hornby’s novel for the small screen and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" MISS AUSTEN is available in the UK on iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0027dz9/miss-austen MY LIFE …

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7,000 Languages + Gaming = $23.4M Valuation: The Gravity Jack Story 56:01

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The gaming industry surpasses music, movies, and sports combined in market size, yet Luke Richey envisions something bigger than profits alone. As founder of America's oldest augmented reality company Gravity Jack, he's crafting a revolutionary gaming experience backed by legendary Atari founder Nolan Bushnell and protected by a powerful patent por…

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This 30-Year-Old Made Bank on a Fourplex, Now He's Building a Junk Empire (With a 5-Year Exit Plan) 51:41

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What's the smartest way to turn $10,000 in savings into a business that gives you true time and financial freedom? In this episode of Startups with Stu, Ethan Clark reveals his journey from real estate investing to co-founding Idaho Falls Junk Removal, while plotting an ambitious exit strategy that could multiply his company's value. Host Stuart Dr…

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How This Founder Got 1,000+ Publishers Like Forbes & Fast Company to Chase Expert Content 54:13

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What happens when you combine the urgent need for expert voices with publishers' insatiable demand for authentic content? Brett Farmiloe, founder of Featured.com, shares how he transformed this market gap into a thriving platform that now powers content for industry giants like Fast Company, Forbes, and HubSpot. In this episode, Brett reveals the s…

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EP355: Shut my mouth and just believe 54:11

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Few different topics this week! Obviously an excellent win over Bradford to kick things off, with assorted selection and tactical considerations, but then we delve into more BREAKING NEWS AUDIO as we discover another game has been moved to a 12.30 kick-off for broadcasting reasons. Dons Trust board positions and Bond repayments follow, before Nick …

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$200M Without a Single Investor: The Marketing Genius Behind Portland Leather Goods 51:13

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"You're not a marketing genius. You don't even have a job. You do yoga all the time." These were the words Curtis Matsko's girlfriend hurled at him when he boldly declared he was going to quit his job and start a hundred-million-dollar company selling leather journals. Her response? "That's the stupidest idea ever." Fast forward to today, and Curti…

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EP354: Reach the Stars 53:44

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BREAKING NEWS AUDIO as Nick and Stu react to news of a new signing. Who is Osman Foyo, and what can we expect from him? Alongside that, we talk our two draws on the road from this past week, and Nick explains why Bletchley is the worst place in the world. We also discuss the Division Four promotion race, our big game with Bradford at the weekend, a…

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Sacha Coward, author of QUEER AS FOLKLORE 39:24

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with QUEER AS FOLKLORE author Sacha Coward about the writing of his first book and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" QUEER AS FOLKLORE is out now in hardback. You can find it in all book shops and your local library. The paperback version comes out May 2025 ALIEN (1979) INDIANA JONES AND THE…

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$500 Sneakers, 30-Sec Videos & 40 Hours of Views: The B2B Marketing Strategy Breaking LinkedIn 51:36

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In this week's episode of Startups with Stu, discover what happens when you combine the hype of custom sneakers with B2B marketing. Matt Williams reveals how his company DSCMFRT is transforming corporate gifting and social media engagement by turning Nike and Adidas sneakers into viral marketing assets. From crafting money-themed Air Jordans to cre…