Best Tiny Studio Production Podcasts (2026)

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Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? (Update) 1:00:39

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One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? We find out, in this update of a 2022 episode. SOURCES: James Choi, professor of finance at the Yale School of Management. Morgan Housel, personal finance author and partner at the Collaborative Fund. RESOURCES: The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a…

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Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? (Update) 42:58

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Behavioral scientists have been exploring whether a psychological reset can lead to lasting change. In this update of a 2021 episode, we survey evidence from the London Underground, Major League Baseball, and New Year’s resolutions to look at accidental fresh starts, forced fresh starts, fresh starts that backfire — and the ones that succeed. SOURC…

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From $1,500 to a $4.2M Powerhouse: Ryan Hughes of Phil Hughes Office Solutions on Family Legacy, Scaling Smart, Valuing People, and Doing 'Cool Stuff' While Building a Thriving Business in Tasmania. (Episode ... 54:05

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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin speaks with Ryan Hughes, Director of Phil Hughes Office Solutions. They explore the remarkable journey of a family business that scaled a $1,500 investment into a $4.2 million, technology-led enterprise in Tasmania. Ryan details the pivotal move from traditional stationery to di…

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Are the Rich Really Less Generous Than the Poor? (Update) 43:58

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A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It’s an easy narrative to embrace — but is it true? As part of GiveDirectly’s “Pods Fight Poverty” campaign, we revisit a 2017 episode. SOURCES: Jim Andreoni, professor of economics at the University of California, San Diego. Nikos Nikiforakis, professor of…

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From Disney to Deliver Service Now: How Vance Morris Built a High-Growth Service Empire, Mastered Customer Experience, and Scaled Multiple Home Service Businesses While Working Just 90 Minutes a Week ... 36:19

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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Vance Morris, the founder of Deliver Service Now institute, joins the podcast to share his journey from a decade at Disney to building and scaling multiple successful home service businesses. He talks about creating premium customer experiences, growing his companies to a point where h…

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657. Whose “Messiah” Is It Anyway? 48:02

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All sorts of people have put their mark on Messiah, and it has been a hit for nearly 300 years. How can a single piece of music thrive in so many settings? You could say it’s because Handel really knew how to write a banger. (Part three of “Making Messiah.”) SOURCES: Charles King, political scientist at Georgetown University. Jane Glover, classical…

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QFF: From Stalled Growth to Scalable Success: Mike Goldman Shares How Strong Leadership Teams Fix People Problems, Restore Momentum, Boost Profit, and Build Businesses That Run Smoothly Without Burnout ... 18:25

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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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Who Pays for “Messiah”? 42:00

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In the 18th century, Handel relied on royal patronage. Today, it’s donors like Gary Parr who keep the music playing. In this bonus episode of our “Making Messiah” series, Parr breaks down the economics of the New York Philharmonic. SOURCES: Gary Parr, senior managing director and on the management committee at Apollo, philanthropist. RESOURCES: "A …

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Openness Without Judgment w/ Jessica Graham 1:26:17

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Support The Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ILYSMPod Tyler is flying solo again and welcoming Jessica Graham (author of Good S* x: Getting Off Without Checking Out) for an honest, nuanced conversation about s* x, connection, and everything we get wrong. Check Out The Bearded Brotherhood! Use our code ILYSM15 for 15% off! https://thebearded…

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From Filmmaker to 4,000+ Members: Bobby DeMars of Blind Barrels shares how he built a double-blind whiskey membership, scaled fast, beat industry hurdles, and created a community-driven craft spirits brand ... 1:02:24

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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Bobby DeMars, founder of Blind Barrels, shares how a simple blind whiskey tasting turned into a fast-growing membership business. He talks about scaling from a small idea to 4,000+ members with strong community and experience-driven branding. Bobby breaks down the cha…

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656. How Handel Got His Mojo Back 57:13

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When he wrote Messiah (in 24 days), Handel was past his prime and nearly broke. One night in Dublin changed all that. (Part two of “Making Messiah.”) SOURCES: Charles King, political scientist at Georgetown University. Chris Scobie, curator of music, manuscripts, and archives at the British Library. Ellen Harris, musicologist and professor emeritus…

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QFF: Andrew Griffiths joins the Grow A Small Business Podcast to discuss his book 'Someone Has to Be the Most Expensive,' showing how premium pricing boosts business, attracts clients, and elevates owner ... 25:46

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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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Jason Ritter's Inherited Struggle 1:25:07

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Support The Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ILYSMPod Tyler welcomes Jason Ritter to the ILYSM stage for a heavy, raw, and deeply human conversation. We go deep on Gravity Falls, alcoholism, relationships, and John Ritter. What unfolds is an honest reminder that everyone carries a story we rarely see. Check Out The Bearded Brotherhood! Use …

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How Nando Barnett turned Selling Style from a tiny home-staging side hustle into a booming multi-million-dollar brand, scaling from 2 to 47 team members and completing 1,400+ jobs a year — a true business ... 43:29

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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Nando Barnett shares how he transformed Sell in Style from a small home-staging side hustle into a fast-growing multi-million-dollar company. After leaving a 10-year corporate career, he and his wife Sarah started flipping houses, which eventually led real estate agen…

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655. “The Greatest Piece of Participatory Art Ever Created” 56:54

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Why does an 18th-century Christian oratorio lend such comfort to our own turbulent times? Stephen Dubner sets out for Dublin to tell the story of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. (Part one of “Making Messiah.”) SOURCES: Charles King, political scientist at Georgetown University. Katrine Nyland Sørensen, Danish broadcaster, host of Handel's Messiah…

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QFF: How Taylor Victoria Built a 7-Figure Outsourcing Agency, Empowered Global Teams, and Leveraged Human-AI Co-Pilots to Transform Small Business Growth, Leadership, and Productivity in the Modern Entrepreneurial ... 23:21

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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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Why Your Body Loves Music W/ Hana Mae Lee 1:17:37

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Support The Show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ILYSMPod Tyler is BACK & flying solo this week and welcoming the incredible Hana Mae Lee (Pitch Perfect) to the ILYSM stage; and boy, do we get into some sh*t. Hana and Tyler dive into the emotional, physical, and neurological healing power of music. This episode is a full-on love letter to music…

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Mitch McGinley of Boutique Fitness Broker Reveals How He Turned a Yoga Studio into a 5× Exit, Scaled to $20M in Deals, and What Most Owners Get Wrong When Preparing Their Business for Sale. (Episode 750 ... 39:55

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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Mitch McGinley, founder of Boutique Fitness Broker, joins the podcast to share how he transformed a struggling yoga studio into a 5× exit and went on to help over 70 owners sell their businesses. He talks about growing his brokerage to $20M in annual deals, the emotio…

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Dying Is Easy. Retail Is Hard. (Update) 1:02:17

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Macy’s wants to recapture its glorious past. The author of the Wimpy Kid books wants to rebuild his dilapidated hometown. We just want to listen in. (Part two of a two-part series, first published in 2024) SOURCES: Mark Cohen, former professor and director of retail studies at Columbia Business School. Will Coss, vice president and executive produc…

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QFF: Brian Proctor shares lessons from growing up with Bob Proctor, showing how clarity, imagination, and small consistent actions empower entrepreneurs to overcome limiting beliefs and build thriving ... 29:22

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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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Is Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Its Most Valuable Asset? (Update) 52:31

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The iconic department store calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it’s also a big moneymaker — at least we think it is: when it comes to parade economics, Macy’s is famously tight-lipped. In this 2024 episode, we try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES: John Cheney, carpenter at Macy’s Studio…

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Owner of Andrew Griffiths Enterprise shares how he went from buying a dive shop at 17 to building multimillion-dollar success, writing 14 bestselling books, and teaching businesses to charge what they ... 51:42

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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Andrew Griffiths as he shares his journey from a rough childhood to buying a dive shop at 17, making major mistakes, and eventually mastering business growth. He built a marketing company to multimillion-dollar success, survived partner betrayals, and later found his …

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654. Is the Public Ready for Private Equity? 1:03:11

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A Trump executive order is giving retail investors more access to private markets. Is that a golden opportunity — or fool’s gold? SOURCES: Elisabeth de Fontenay, professor of law at Duke University. Steven Kaplan, professor of entrepreneurship and finance at the University of Chicago. RESOURCES: "Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k…

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QFF: Sarah Williams of Leading Culture explains how small and midsize businesses can boost performance by strengthening communication, fixing culture challenges, and connecting people strategy directly ... 23:46

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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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Are You a Dark Empath? w/ Amber Robinson 1:07:57

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Reed goes solo this week with therapist Amber Robinson for a grounded conversation about loneliness, connection, and the complicated ways we seek love. Amber breaks down insecure attachment, love-bombing, and the quiet cruelty of “I’m sorry you feel that way.” They also dive into the emotional burnout of entrepreneurship and why building real conne…

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Founder of Leave Law Behind — shares how he transformed his own career shift from law into a thriving online business helping unhappy attorneys pivot, scaling to $500K a year through coaching, courses ... 43:15

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n this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Casey Berman, founder of Leave Law Behind Casey joins Troy to share his journey from a law career he found unfulfilling to building a thriving business helping lawyers transition into new careers. Starting with blogging in 2010, Casey turned his personal story into a c…

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653. Does Horse Racing Have a Future? 1:01:36

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Thoroughbred auction prices keep setting records. But tracks are closing, gambling revenues are falling, and the sport is increasingly reliant on subsidies. Is that the kind of long shot anybody wants? (Part three of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) SOURCES: Anne Archer Hinkle, owner and director of Hinkle Farms. Cormac Breathnach, senior director of …

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QFF: Gail Eaton-Briggs of Every When Solutions on Developing Conscious Grit: Helping Small Business Owners Shift from Unconscious Struggle to Purposeful Growth Through Neuroscience-Based Coaching and Mindset ... 26:43

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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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America’s Homelessness Crisis ft. Dan Parziale & Jeff Gaddess 57:57

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Reed sits down with Dan Parziale of Mesa Farm and Jeff Gaddess of DignityMoves; two men who do real work at the heart of the homelessness crisis. Jeff opens up about his journey through mental illness and homelessness, and how it called him to a life of service. Together, he and Dan share what it really means to rebuild: not just homes, but communi…

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What Happens When You Turn 20 1:02:38

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The world has changed a good bit since Freakonomics was first published. In this live anniversary episode, Stephen Dubner tells Geoff Bennett of PBS NewsHour everything he has learned since then. Happy birthday, Freakonomics. SOURCES: Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. RESOURCES: Freakonomics Twentieth Anniversary Edi…

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Former President of Texas State Optical, Shares How He Grew a 100 – Location Franchise to $130M, Replaced Fear with Faith, Led Through Disruption, and Built a Purpose – Driven Legacy in the Changing Eye ... 52:19

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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews John D. Marvin, former President and CEO of Texas State Optical, shares his 25-year journey leading one of America's most iconic optical brands. He talks about growing the company from 100 to 130 locations and over $130 million in annual revenue, adapting to major ind…

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652. Inside the Horse-Industrial Complex 1:00:52

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How does Kentucky keep itself atop the thoroughbred industry? Is a champion stallion really worth $200,000 per date? And how many hands can one jockey have? (Part two of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) SOURCES: Emily Plant, thoroughbred researcher and statistician. Jill Stowe, professor of economics at the University of Kentucky. Mark Taylor, preside…

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QFF: Etinosa Agbonlahor, CEO of Decision Alpha, shares how behavioral economics and confident pricing boost revenue, improve customer retention, and drive lasting business growth through smarter pricing ... 18:34

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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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Disney’s Do’s and Don’ts w/ Logan Miller 56:01

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We're excited to be joined by Logan Miller (I’m in the Band, Ultimate Spider-Man) for a raw talk about identity, recovery, and the unpredictable world of Hollywood. From nicotine to caffeine, we dive into how quickly habits become vices. Logan gets real about his Disney past, carving out a new path, and what it’s really like to hustle as a working …

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John Ferguson, founder of Hobart Gutter Guard Co., reveals how he built a $500K business from a simple side hustle through smart systems, delegation, and marketing mastery — achieving true freedom and ... 43:11

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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews John Ferguson, founder of Hobart Gutter Guard Co., shares his journey from working in community services to building a $500K lifestyle business. Starting as a side hustle in 2018, he grew the company through smart systems, clear SOPs, and delegation. By hiring a virtu…

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651. The Ultimate Dance Partner 1:08:07

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For most of human history, horsepower made the world go. Then came the machines. So why are there still seven million horses in America? (Part one of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) SOURCES: Ann N. Greene, historian of 19th century America, retired professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Constance Hunter, chief economist at the Economist Intelli…

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QFF: Be Better, Be Well, Be Bold — Dylan Pargiter-Green's Journey to Building Bold Wealth: How Courage, Clarity, and Connection Helped Him Redefine Financial Success and Turn Purpose into Prosperity in ... 22:01

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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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The Real Cause of Pain w/ Nicole Sachs 1:10:19

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Reed’s flying solo with the brilliant Nicole Sachs (Mind Your Body, The Cure for Chronic Pain). Nicole shares her own insight on how to actually reprogram your brain. Together, Nicole and Reed dive into radical acceptance, why we’re built to remember pain, and how to break the cycle of self-loathing. If you’ve been struggling; in your body, in your…

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Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One? (Update) 47:34

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Spotify, Oracle, and Comcast have each recently announced they’re going with co-C.E.O.s. In this 2023 episode, we dig into the research and hear firsthand stories of triumph and disaster. Also: lessons from computer programmers, Simon and Garfunkel, and bears versus alligators. SOURCES: Jim Balsillie, retired chairman and co-C.E.O. of Research In M…

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From Coaching to Global LinkedIn Success: Andy Gwynn Shares How He Built Three Degrees Social into a Tech-Powered Brand Using AI, Smart Systems & Relentless Consistency to Help Small Businesses Grow Faster ... 52:48

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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Andy Gwynn, founder of Three Degrees Social, based in Málaga, Spain. Andy shares his inspiring journey from being a business coach to becoming a LinkedIn marketing expert, helping small business owners generate consistent leads and engagement through powerful digital …

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650. The Doctor Won’t See You Now 51:33

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The U.S. has a physician shortage, created in part by a century-old reform that shut down bad medical schools. But why haven’t we filled the gap? Why are some physicians so unhappy? And which is worse: a bad doctor or no doctor at all? SOURCES: Karen Clay, professor of economics and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University. Rochelle Walensky, ph…

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QFF: Trent Morgan, founder of Motivision, shares how he helps businesses transform burnout and misalignment into clarity, purpose, and high performance by aligning people, vision, and culture for stronger ... 14:18

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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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Why Growth Hurts w/ Chris Sullivan 1:00:29

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This week on ILYSM, we welcome the incredible Chris Sullivan; Emmy-nominated actor you know from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, This Is Us, and Hadestown. Together, we dive into; selfishness, self-pity, and patience; and what it really takes to grow through pain instead of getting stuck in it. The guys get honest about complaining, perspective, an…

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From sending flowers to Russia to building an $11M global gift empire with a 120+ person team. Dmitriy Peregudov's story proves that patience, purpose, and people-first values are the keys to lasting success ... 52:14

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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Dmitriy Peregudov, founder of Gift Baskets Overseas, shares his inspiring 28-year journey from sending flowers to loved ones in Russia to leading an $11M global gifting company with 120+ team members. He talks about building a business rooted in patience, perseverance, and people…

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From Couch to 7-Figure Profit: Petar Lackovic, Founder of The Sales Institute of Australia, Reveals How 85% of His Clients Raise Prices with Confidence, Boost Conversions, and Build Unstoppable Profit ... 49:50

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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Petar Lackovic, founder of The Sales Institute of Australia. Petar shares his remarkable journey from sleeping on a couch to running a lean, 7-figure profit business that helps entrepreneurs master sales and pricing with confidence. He reveals how 85% of clients in his Convert Cl…

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A Question-Asker Becomes a Question-Answerer 1:14:22

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For the 20th anniversary of Freakonomics, Debbie Millman of Design Matters interviews Stephen Dubner about his upbringing, his writing career, and why it's important to “swing your swing.” Plus: a sneak peek at a new project. SOURCES: Debbie Millman, writer and host of Design Matters with Debbie Millman. RESOURCES: "Stephen J. Dubner," by Design Ma…

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QFF: From AI to Empathy: Stephen Sakach, Founder of Zero Company & AI CMO.io, Reveals How Emotional Connection, Purpose-Driven Marketing, and His 'Bliss Business' Philosophy Are Redefining the Future of ... 20:21

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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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MANON MATHEWS Is Delusionally Lovable 1:05:08

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This week on ILYSM, we’re joined by actor, comedian, and Vine star Manon Mathews! Tyler comes clean about a childhood lie, and Reed admits to ghosting someone. Manon opens up about her experience being cheated on, and Tyler shares his own perspective from the other side; a raw, vulnerable conversation about infidelity, trust, and the messy human si…

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How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt? (Update) 40:23

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Arthur Brooks, an economist and former head of the American Enterprise Institute, believes that there is only one remedy for our political polarization: love. In this 2021 episode, we ask if Brooks is a fool for thinking this — and if perhaps you are his kind of fool? SOURCES: Arthur Brooks, professor of public and nonprofit leadership at Harvard U…

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From Wedding Dreams to a Fashion Empire: Jennifer Ann Johnson on Growing True Fashionistas into Florida's Leading Lifestyle Resale Brand—Blending Passion, Purpose & Perseverance for Unstoppable Business ... 30:55

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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jennifer Ann Johnson, founder of True Fashionistas, Florida's leading lifestyle resale brand. Jennifer shares her inspiring journey from running a wedding planning business to building a thriving fashion resale empire. She talks about overcoming challenges like COVID-19 and hurri…