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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The Conscious Leadership with Alex Podcast is an engaging and thought-provoking show designed for high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who want to lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. Each episode is a deep dive into the intersection of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and conscious leadership. Would you like to learn more about our inner world, drivers and values? Deep dive into our emotions, limits and learn how to unlock all limiting beliefs and thinking p ...
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Stories, musings and advice to help small businesses own their numbers. The "From Hot Mess To Flamin' Success" podcast features entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled, marketing experts who’ll help you grow (even on a shoestring budget), and small business owners just like you, who talk candidly about their journeys, learnings, and struggles.
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QFF: Troy Trewin on Beating Burnout, Scaling Lark Distillery, and Launching Grow A Small Business’s Free Course That’s Helped 100+ Owners Work Smarter, Stress Less & Win Back Time. (Episode 700 - Troy ...
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Maria Nicholas Groves on Growing Talent Growth Partners from $350K to $2M with 6 Staff & 10 Contractors, Serving Clients Nationwide, and Achieving an Impressive NPS of 88 with Client-Obsessed Leadership ...
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35:36In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Maria Nicholas Groves, founder of Talent Growth Partners, based in Milwaukee, USA. Starting in 2016, Maria built her talent advisory firm from $350K in year one to just under 2 million, growing 20% year over year. The business offers leadership development, coaching, fractional H…
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From $3.5K to $28M: Jeremy Ames of Guidant Financial on Helping 35,000+ Retirees Use Retirement Funds to Launch Businesses — A Journey of Grit, Smart Growth & Changing Lives Through Entrepreneurship ...
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51:34In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jeremy Ames, co-founder of Guidant Financial, who turned a $3.5K startup into a $28 million powerhouse helping over 35,000 retirees use their retirement funds to start businesses. Jeremy shares his journey of building a 250-person team across five countries, the challenges of sca…
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How Kerry Boulton of Exit Strategy Group Tripled a Freight Biz to $50M with 63 Staff, Now Guides Owners to Be ‘Exit Ready’ & Spot Their Alan Bond Moment — Secrets on Cash, People & Freedom from 38 Yrs ...
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1:04:30In this episode of Grow a Small Business host Troy Trewin interviews Kerry Boulton from Exit Strategy Group, who shares her incredible journey of buying a freight business doing $16M and growing it to $50M with the same 63 staff. Kerry reveals how she executed a strategic exit after seven years, then went on to build and sell multiple ventures. Now…
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Scott Cundill of My Most Trusted on Growing to $1M Revenue & 20%+ YoY, How a BNI Philippines Pilot Transformed His Biz, Building 100-100 Networks & Why Free Diving Helps Him Stay Sane While Leading Ethical ...
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33:11In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Scott Cundill, founder of My Most Trusted, a platform that overlays LinkedIn and Zoom to build genuine, trust-based business connections. Scott shares how he grew the business to around $1M AUD annual revenue (equivalent), scaling at 20-30% per year while staying fully bootstrapp…
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Discovering Your 4% – The Power of Curiosity and Core Genius with Brandon Fong
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47:35In this joyful and energizing episode, I sit down with Brandon Fong — entrepreneur, creator of the Curiosity Island™, Beyond Curious™ and his framework Find Your Four™, and a curious human with childlike energy — to explore what it truly means to create from your core. Together, we dive into the importance of staying curious, playful, and purpose-d…
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QFF: Joel Salomon of SaLaurMor: Former Hedge Fund Manager Turned Prosperity Coach Helping Spiritual Entrepreneurs Triple Income by Shifting Money Mindset, Pricing with Confidence, and Acting As If to Manifest ...
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20:24QFF: 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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From $0 to $2M: Nelly Gal on Scaling Live Vibrant Wellness & Esthetics, Supporting 12 Families in Cuba, Working 3 Days a Week, Overcoming Burnout & Inspiring Women to Build Wealth Without Sacrificing Life ...
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52:58In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Nelly Gal, founder of Live Vibrant Wellness & Esthetics, who shares her incredible story of going from $0 to building a $2M+ med spa business in just four years. Nelly opens up about supporting 12 family members back in Cuba, working only three days a week, and how she overcame b…
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How Jarrad Goulding Built The Local Guys Into a 200+ Franchise Empire Across Australia & NZ — Serving The Market, Flat Fees, & AI Tools That Transformed Their Business Journey (Plus Why He Turned Down ...
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47:28In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jarrad Goulding, founder of The Local Guys, who scaled his service-based franchise from humble beginnings in electrical test & tag to over 200 franchises across Australia and New Zealand. Jarrad shares how a flat fee model, leveraging AI tools, and prioritizing franchisee success…
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QFF: Unlock Buyer Minds! Rai Hyde Cornell of Cornell Content Marketing Reveals How to Outsmart Big Brands, Build Trust, & Win Market Share Without Burning Out – Empathy-Driven Marketing That Lasts. (Episode ...
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Nicola Mason of Smitten Merino shares how she built a thriving Tasmanian fashion brand from her dining table to $4M revenue & 30 staff, championing local Merino wool, resilience, clever marketing & a family ...
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39:48In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Nicola Mason, co-founder of Smitten Merino, shares how she built a thriving Tasmanian fashion brand from her dining table to a $4M business with 30 staff. Using premium Merino wool, they’ve championed local manufacturing and sustainability, growing through clever strategies like …
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Tom Schwab on Building Interview Valet to $3M with 15 FTEs, Ditching Cold Outreach, Taking a 6-Week Sabbatical & Using Podcast Interviews to Build Trust, Boost Profits, and Win Big in the Age of AI & Content ...
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37:47In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Tom Schwab, founder of Interview Valet, who built a $3M podcast marketing agency with 15 FTEs after exiting two prior businesses. He shares how turning off cold outreach and focusing on trust-based podcast marketing skyrocketed results. Tom reveals why “relationships are the ulti…
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QFF: Rick Calabrese Co-Founder of Commonwealth M&A on Selling 7 Companies in 2.5 Yrs, Valuing $5M-$100M Businesses, Owner Risks, & Why the Best Clients Are Always on Vacation—Not Running Payroll. (Episode ...
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22:14QFF: 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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Barrie Cohen of BC Public Relations on Building a Women-Led PR Firm from Scratch at 26, Growing to a Global Client Base in Healthcare & Nonprofits, Mastering Storytelling & Learning Hard Hiring Lessons ...
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20:50In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Barrie Cohen, founder of BC Public Relations, about her journey of building a successful Denver-based PR firm. Since its inception in 2017 as a solo venture, the firm has grown into a dynamic team of five women. Initially focused on traditional media, BC Public Relations has dive…
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Ryan Carey on Building BetterOn: Boosting Fortune 1000 Execs’ Authentic Presence, Growing 15% YoY, Staying Bootstrapped—& Why Disc Golf Keeps Him Balanced While Leading a Unique Asynchronous Video Platform ...
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31:36In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Ryan Carey, founder of Better On — a platform that helps leaders enhance their communication skills through asynchronous video. Carey recounts his path from working at YouTube to establishing his own venture in 2019. He underscores the importance of self-care and mental health, s…
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From Legacy to Liberation: Rebuilding After Losing It All
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36:16What happens when the life you thought was yours—legacy, identity, marriage—suddenly disappears? In this raw and powerful episode, Nicole Cowley shares her deeply personal journey of walking away from the business that was her father's legacy… to become a full-time mother. What seemed like a beautiful pivot turned into an identity crisis, self-doub…
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QFF: Transforming Chaos into Clarity: Will Samson of WillSamson.com on Coaching C-Suite Leaders, Doubling Revenue Post-Merger & How Rewriting Your Inner Story Can Drive Business Success. (Episode 688 ...
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From Solo PR Consultant to Leading a 36-Person Global Team: Julia Linehan Shares How She Scaled The Digital Voice 6x, Doubled Profits, Embraced Remote Work Early & Built a Business Where People Always ...
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51:29In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Julia Linehan, founder of The Digital Voice, a UK-based PR and marketing agency specializing in ad tech and martech. Julia shares her journey from a solo consultant to leading a remote team of 36, including 28 full-time equivalents. Over the past six years, she has grown the agen…
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Owen Tilbury of Clip Consulting: Shares how he built multiple ventures over 44 years, sold his consulting firm for 15× EBITDA, and now drives community change through storytelling, film, and the Great ...
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1:20:19In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Owen Tilbury, founder of Clip Consulting who shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Owen sold his first venture, a historic Tasmanian restaurant, for 2.45 times more than he paid for it, only three years after launching. He then built a consulting firm from a standing sta…
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QFF: Joey Coleman of Design Symphony shares how his 100-day sabbatical transformed his mindset—offering strategies for small business owners to reset, avoid burnout, and grow with clarity, joy, and lasting ...
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27:16QFF: 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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Cathy Yoder of Empowered Cooks: How She Bootstrapped from a Money-Saving Blog to a 7-Figure Empire—Sold 50K+ Cookbooks, Built 3 Businesses, and Raised 8 Kids While Empowering Moms to Work from Home. (Episode ...
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34:32In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Cathy Yoder, founder of Empowered Cooks, who shares her inspiring journey from starting a simple blog in 2008 to building a thriving business with seven full-time equivalent team members. Her popular YouTube channel, which focuses on air fryer recipes, has garnered over 752,000 s…
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Dean Mathews of On The Clock: How He Bootstrapped from a Kitchen Table Startup to a $10M SaaS Powerhouse with 280K+ Users—Built a People-First Culture and a Self-Sustaining Business That Runs Without Him ...
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53:17In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Dean Mathews, the founder of On The Clock. Dean shares his evolution from a solo software developer in 2004 to leading a team of 23 professionals, supporting 170,000 to 280,000 active users. Originally launched as a time-tracking app, On The Clock has expanded to include employee…
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QFF: David Dilger of Edge Legal Returns: How ‘Results with Respect’ and One-on-Ones Help Small Businesses Manage Psychosocial Risk and Reduce Mental Health Injury Costs by 3x—Practical Legal Tips from ...
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20:41QFF: 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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From Baby Products to Fractional Founder: Sari Davidson Shares Her Journey of Building, Scaling, and Exiting a Multi-Million Dollar Business While Helping CPG Entrepreneurs Succeed Through Her Expertise ...
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57:40In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin engages in an insightful conversation with Sari Davidson, founder of Fractional Founders. Sari shares her entrepreneurial journey, beginning with the establishment of Boogan Head, a baby products company, in 2007, through to its successful acquisition in 2024. Boogan Head’s product line, wh…
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Matthew Whyatt of Tech Torque Systems on Hitting $1M Revenue, Using AI & Personal Branding to Win B2B SaaS Clients, Growing to 70 Staff, and Why Discipline, Systems & Focus Are the Keys to Long-Term Business ...
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38:08In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin speaks with Matthew Whyatt, Managing Director of Tech Torque Systems. Matthew shares his entrepreneurial journey, scaling a previous business to 70 employees before intentionally transitioning to a leaner, more focused team of six at Tech Talk, specializing in B2B marketing for SaaS and tec…
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From Lemonade Stands to Legacy: Troy Trewin on Strategic Growth, People Power & Playing the Long Game
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27:34I’m joined by seasoned entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and podcast host Troy Trewin, founder of Grow A Small Business. From starting his first business at just 10 years old to now helping business owners across the globe scale with clarity, Troy brings a lifetime of entrepreneurial wisdom to the mic. We explore: 🔹 Troy’s early journey into entrepr…
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Mastering the Art of Speaking: Trang Nova of TrangNova.com Shares How Entrepreneurs Boost Confidence, Lead Teams & Win Clients Using Voice Power — From Skydiving Retreats to Speaking on Stages of 1000 ...
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Francesca Moi of Empowering Virtual Solutions on Scaling to 78 Team Members, $1.5M Revenue, 75 Clients, Pivoting After COVID, Delegation Mastery, and Her Mission to Empower Filipino VAs While Helping Aussie ...
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49:43In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Francesca Moi, founder of Empowering Virtual Solutions. Francesca shares her journey from starting a business 15 years ago to pivoting three years ago to focus solely on virtual assistants (VAs). Since then, she has grown the company from 1 to 78 full-time equivalent team members…
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John Abrams, Founder of South Mountain Company, on Building a $20M Architecture & Solar Business Over 52 Years, Embracing Employee Ownership, Rejecting Fast Growth, and Creating a Lasting Community-Driven ...
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43:26In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews John Abrams, founder of South Mountain Company, shared his remarkable journey from launching a small six-person architectural construction firm in 1973 to growing it into a thriving 40-employee solar business generating $20 million in annual revenue. A strong advocate for employe…
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QFF: From luxury cars to Helm Fellini, Hobart’s beloved Italian restaurant. Passionate about hospitality, trust, WOWing guests, inspiring teams, and crafting unforgettable experiences with creativity ...
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From Not Happy Jan to $12M Success: Penny Burke’s Journey from Essence to WhereTo Research, Building a Market Research Powerhouse with People-Centered Growth and Global Impact in the Business World. (Episode ...
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40:54In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Penny Burke, Director of WhereTo Research, shares her inspiring journey of growing the company to $12 million in revenue and leading it through a successful merger with a global firm. She highlights the importance of strong people skills, strategic thinking, and staying passionat…
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From Hustle to Harmony with Joanna Zhang – The Operations Genius
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26:16Joanna opens up about the early challenges she faced as a business owner—trying to do it all, building a team, and eventually realizing that delegation isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership skill. Through her own evolution, she created a world-class support model that now helps B2B service-based entrepreneurs reclaim their time, scale with clarity, and …
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From $250K in Debt to $300K Profit: How Jaemin Frazer Rebuilt The Insecurity Project, Downsized from a team of 35, Gained Time, Money & Mobility—Helping Leaders Erase Self-Doubt & Unlock Their True Potential ...
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54:52In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jaemin Frazer, founder of The Insecurity Project, He shares his 15-year journey of turning personal and professional setbacks into success. Starting in 2010, he scaled to 5 full-time equivalents and 30 contractors but faced a $250,000 debt when the model failed. By restructuring,…
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QFF: LaTonya Roberts of Harmony Consulting Group on Scaling Smart: How Fractional COOs Help Small Business Owners Streamline Ops, Boost Growth & Step Into the CEO Role Without Full-Time Costs. (Episode ...
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15:28QFF: 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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Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru of Ashburn Children's Dentistry on Healing Her Own Sleep Apnea Without Surgery and Pivoting to Airway-Focused Pediatric Care to Help Kids Sleep Better, Breathe Easier, and Thrive Early ...
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31:37In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru, founder of Ashburn Children's Dentistry, based just outside Washington, D.C. Dr. Lynda shares her inspiring journey of healing her own sleep apnea without surgery and how it led her to pivot her practice toward airway-focused pediatric care. She explains how …
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From Oil & Gas at 17 to $100M in Construction: Jose Berlanga of Tricon Homes on 40 Years of Business Grit, Surviving the GFC, Scaling to 200 Team Members & Lessons from 7 Cafes and Multiple Startups ...
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55:21In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jose Berlanga of Tricon Homes, based in Houston, Texas. Jose shares his 40-year journey as a serial entrepreneur, starting in oil and gas at just 17, then scaling a construction business to $100M and 200 team members. He opens up about the challenges of the GFC, lessons from runn…
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QFF: Linda Manaena of LeaderLab on Building Human-Centered Leaders, Growing a Successful Culture of Psychological Safety, and Launching Her Bold New Podcast ‘Meno Mojo’ Blending Sass, Science & Shenanigans ...
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22:55QFF: 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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Tiffany Alexander of Aspen Sage Fund on Her 20-Year Journey from Aspiring Astronaut to Real Estate Success, Scaling a 30-Person Team, Owning 17 Doors, and Mastering Note Investing to Help Families Across ...
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33:51In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Tiffany Alexander, Fund Manager and Owner of Aspen Sage Fund, about her 20-year journey from aspiring astronaut to successful real estate investor. Tiffany shares how she built a 30-person team, scaled to 17 rental doors, and transitioned into note investing to reclaim her time a…
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Jay Patey on Scaling Pigeon Whole Bakers from a Tiny Hobart Café to an $8M Bakery Supplying MONA, Building a 50+ Team, Shifting to Daylight Hours & How Word-of-Mouth and People-First Culture Created a ...
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55:12In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jay Patey, founder of Pigeon Whole Bakers, who shares his journey from launching a small Hobart café in 2008 to building an $8M bakery with over 50 staff. Jay dives into the power of word-of-mouth marketing, the decision to expand into wholesale, and creating a beloved Tasmanian …
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QFF: How Michael Preece, Director of Business Networking Advantage Australia, Turned His Passion for Connection Into a Thriving Statewide Network With 6 Groups Driving Business Growth Across Tasmania for ...
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Felicity Zadro on Growing Zadro Agency to $2M Revenue With 10 Staff: From $5K and Laptop nicknamed Bruce to Leading With Purpose, Navigating Crises, Building Retainers, and 18 Years of Strategic Communications ...
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44:30In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Felicity Zadro, founder of Zadro Agency, a strategic communications firm in Sydney. Felicity shares how she built her business from just $5K and a heavy laptop named “Bruce” into a $2M agency with 10 team members. She discusses overcoming major challenges, including the GFC and l…
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From $300K to $4M in 6 Years by Age 28: How Hayden Crack of HC Electrical Built a 13+ Person Team, Delegated for Growth, and Balanced Work and Life with Culture, Systems, and a Powerful Network. (Episode ...
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34:58In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Hayden Crack, founder of HC Electrical, shares his inspiring business journey. Starting as a one-man operation, he scaled his electrical contracting business from a £300k turnover to over £4M in just six years, growing his team to 13 full-time equivalents. Based in Hobart, Austra…
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QFF: Unlocking Innovation with Dr. Linda Sands of Adaptology: How Curiosity, Science & Customer Feedback Help Small Biz Owners Outsmart Big Corporates & Rapidly Create Game-Changing Value. (Episode 664 ...
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23:21QFF: 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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Dr. Tiffany Slater of HR Tailor Made on Growing a Fractional HR Agency, Building a Team, Serving Nonprofits, Embracing a ‘No Asshole’ Rule, and Finding Joy and Freedom Through Entrepreneurship After 30 ...
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21:58In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Dr. Tiffany Slater, founder of HR TailorMade, a U.S.-based fractional HR agency focused on supporting nonprofits and small professional service businesses. With 30 years in HR, Tiffany started her business in 2018 and has grown it to a team of five, emphasizing joyful work and a …
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Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret: Unlock Peak Performance and Business Results Through Visibility and the Right Circle
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49:35In this episode I'm joined by Jake Clendenning, an executive and high-performance coach behind the Project Total Disruption. Jake shares invaluable insights on how to step out of the shadows and stop being the best-kept secret. We dive deep into the power of the right question at the right time – how a single moment of clarity can change the trajec…
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How Karl Schwantes, Founder of Reputable, Built a Six-Figure Reputation Marketing Business and Scaled His Family Jewelry Brand, Xenox Diamonds, Over 30 Years to Become a Leading Name in Engagement and ...
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38:18In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Karl Schwantes, Founder of Reputable and Managing Director of Xenox Diamonds. Karl shares how he built a six-figure reputation marketing business through the power of Google reviews. He also dives into growing Xenox Diamonds over three decades into a leading jewelry brand. Karl r…
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QFF: Nathan McGrath, Founder of Outside The Square Accounting, Shares How He Left 20 Years in Corporate to Launch His Own Firm, Empowering SMEs with Clarity, Automating Finances and a No-Judgment Approach ...
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19:23QFF: 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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Margeaux Thomas of Thomas Law: From Kitchen Table to Leading Business Divorce Firm – Discover How She Navigated Partnership Disputes, Achieved 9 Years of Growth to Nine Team Members, and Built a Recognised ...
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31:43In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Margeaux Thomas from Thomas Law Office, who shared her entrepreneurial journey of growing her law firm specialising in "business divorces". Starting from her kitchen table in 2016 with a single client, her firm has grown to a team of nine members over nine years. Thomas discussed…
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Jason Kramer on Growing Cultivize 30% YoY, Scaling to 6 Staff, Selling His First Biz, Using CRM to Uncover Hidden ROI & Boost Sales, Plus How the 15-Min Lead Response Rule Helped Skyrocket Conversions ...
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28:44In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jason Kramer from Cultivize discusses his entrepreneurial journey, starting with a graphic design business before founding his current CRM strategy consultancy. He highlights the impressive growth of Cultivize, averaging 15 to 30% annually and expanding his team. Jason shares val…
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Master Legal Success with Theo Kapodistrias: Australia Top Lawyer & Founder of Theo Kapodistrias Speaking & Coaching shares expert tips to safeguard your brand, dodge pitfalls & help small businesses grow ...
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20:33QFF: 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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