Best PDundee Growth Partners Podcasts (2025)

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10. How FrostBuddy Grew From a Backyard Idea to a $70M Rocket Ship 49:39

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FrostBuddy didn’t start with a pitch deck or a perfect plan. It started with two brothers in a small Illinois town who were curious enough to chase an idea and resilient enough to keep going when the market got crowded. In this conversation, Brock and Mitch Mammoser walk through the early days, the decisions that shaped their momentum, the people t…

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9. The Mom Who Built a Multi-Million-Dollar Brand from Her Basement with Julie Cole 37:21

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When Julie Cole left the courtroom to start making waterproof name labels in her basement with three other moms, she didn’t know she was building a category-defining brand. Twenty years later, Mabel’s Labels has become a household name, helping millions of families stay organized and inspiring countless entrepreneurs along the way. In this conversa…

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8. Growing at the Right Pace: How GURU Pet Company Reached $2.5 Million in Revenue in 3 Years 40:16

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When Amy & JJ Stone founded GURU Pet Company in 2023, it was like stepping out from behind the curtain to take center stage in a play. After more than a decade inventing pet products for some of the biggest pet brands in the world, the Stones decided it was time to step into the spotlight. GURU was a hit almost immediately, but their growth journey…

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7. The 5 Most Common Reasons Founders Fail 42:00

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Founders fail for a variety of reasons, and it’s almost never because of a bad product. Over the years, Mark and Jennifer have had front-row seats to a multitude of startups, and they’ve spotted patterns that separate the successes from the failures. From poor cash flow management to hiring mistakes to overestimating marketing, in this episode, we …

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6. Do You Really Need Capital Right Now? Critical Cash Management Tips for Early-Stage Founders 47:50

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Cash is king. No one knows the truth of that statement better than a startup founder who suddenly finds himself owing his suppliers, his employees and his landlord all within a week of each other. Growth is exciting, but it’s easy to lose sight of your cash flow and end up “growing yourself into a hole.” In this episode, Mark shares the hard storie…

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5. Culture is More than a Ping-Pong Table in the Office 27:24

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“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s a common saying in the business world, and it’s also one of the most important truths that the most successful startups understand. Too many founders think that culture is as simple as putting a ping pong table in the breakroom or taking the team out for drinks once a quarter, but it’s so much more than t…

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4. How Every Founder Can Leverage AI to Get Better 42:22

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More often than not, when we ask founders how they’re implementing AI in their day-to-day, we’re met with blank stares. Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape for businesses everywhere, so why aren’t more founders leveraging it to make their companies more scalable and profitable? In today’s episode, we’re sharing our favorite ways busin…

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3. Healthy Founder, Healthy Startup: Why Physical Health is Key for Growth 39:04

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Welcome back to “From Grit to Growth,” where we discuss what it takes to be a successful founder. In this episode, we’re talking about health. While many people don’t make the connection between physical health and success at work, we find that the founder’s personal commitment to health can be a pretty good predictor of a startup’s success level. …

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2. The Numbers Every Founder Needs to Know (Hint: It’s Not Revenue or ROAS) 18:52

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In this episode of “From Grit to Growth,” we’re back with our thoughts on cash. Mark shares a story about a founder who wanted $1 million for desks and “probably a CTO” and a few other things. Mark’s response: “If I gave you that $1 million today, how would your business look different in a year?” What followed was an eye-opening discussion that le…

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1. Welcome to From Grit to Growth! 22:43

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of “From Grit to Growth!” In this episode, you'll hear from Mark Hasebroock and Jennifer DiMotta. With a combined 50+ years of executive experience in retail, technology, and financial services, Mark and Jennifer have played pivotal roles in the success of several Fortune 500 companies. In this first podcast episode…