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Grow A Small Business Podcast
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.
Episodes
Grow A Small Business Podcast192: With over 20 years of experience in media, now helping entrepreneurs become more profitable through Public Relations, Media & Public Speaking Training. Became a six-figure business in 2019, quadrupled income from mid-2021 to now. (Jaimie Abbott)
In this episode, I interview Jaimie Abbott, the CEO, PR, and Communication Specialist at Jaimie Abbott Communications based in Newcastle, Australia. Jaimie has…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2007, established a design house that brings together and represents the best in Australian design. Products can be seen in any establishment worldwide and have been available for over 15 years with 100% growth & around 14 FTEs.(Sarah Gibson)
In this episode, I interview Sarah Gibson, the Co-founder and Co-director of DesignByThem, a design house based in Canberra, Australia. DesignByThem is run by…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 28 in 2017, started consulting company, building systems, processes, and training for small to medium businesses. Started by himself to now around 8 FTEs, growing revenue from $50,000 in the first year to last year's $400,000. (Chris Gwinn)
In this episode, I interview Chris Gwinn, the Founder and CEO of Great Lakes Advisory, a consulting company based in Chicago, USA, helping small to medium…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWith over 20 years of experience in real estate, he has scaled several businesses & established himself as an authority in the real estate industry. Started a real estate company in 2013, has grown through flipping & investing. (Bobby Jones)
In this episode, I interview Bobby Jone, the Owner and Co-founder of Yellow Hammer Properties, a real estate company based in Birmingham, USA. Yellow Hammer…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAfter running & selling a 7-figure iPhone photography business, he found & launched a recruitment firm in 2020 to help 7 and 8-figure businesses hire A-players in 6 weeks or less. Now working to make it a mid-six-figure business. (Ugis Balmaks)
In this episode, I interview Ugis Balmaks, the Founder of Recruiter Mill based in Budapest, Hungary, a recruitment firm specializing in helping online…
Grow A Small Business PodcastLaunched a Behavioral Intelligence company in 2021, applying his Criminology, Law & Gamification training to hacking human communication to improve sales. From 1.5 to 7 FTEs & with more than 100,000 conversations a day. (Benjamin Bressington)
In this episode, I interview Ben Bressington, the CEO of Behavior Sales, a Behavioral Intelligence company based in Florida, USA. Behavior Sales helps…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 28 in 2017, started a self-improvement podcast to help people maximize potential and get life to the next level. From 52 episodes to more than 850 episodes reaching over half a million people in more than 120 countries. (Alan Lazaros)
In this episode, I interview Alan Lazaros, the CEO and Founder of Next Level University, a self-improvement podcast based in Worcester, USA. Next Level…
Grow A Small Business PodcastCo-founded an immigration consulting firm in 2014, aged 33. With her experience in IT and project management, able to grow the firm from 1 to 4 offices with 57 FTEs, client satisfaction of 98%, and 20% growth per year. (Marilene Quintana)
In this episode, I interview Marilene Quintana, the Co-founder of e-Visa Immigration, an immigration consulting firm based in Vancouver, Canada. The firm…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 18 in 1978, started his business without money, experience, & skills. Failed miserably but refused to give up. Began perfecting his people's skills & eventually doubled revenue. Has been available for over 44 yrs with 12 FTEs. (Terry Begue)
In this episode, I interview Terry Begue, the Owner and Founder of Begue Painting, Inc., a painting company based in Cleveland, USA, making customers' homes…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 1998, transitioned the small business into brand marketing, helping entrepreneurs & small businesses succeed through merchandise branding. With 15 FTEs, now a leading MBE provider of marketing solutions in the United States. (Walter Hill Jr.)
In this episode, I interview Walter Hill, Jr., the Chairman and CEO of Icon Blue, Inc., a brand marketing firm based in Los Angeles, USA. Icon Blue helps…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 1991, founded an event management company, teaching the world about history, nature, & culture. From $200,000 in sales to over $4 million & has been receiving multiple awards. Completed 700 projects in 45 states & 4 countries. (Betty Brennan)
In this episode, I interview Betty Brennan, the President and Founder of Taylor Studios, an event management company based in Chicago, USA. Taylor Studios…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWith more than 15 years of experience growing multiple sales teams, founded his own digital marketing agency in 2019. Found growth in just 2 years by 600%. Now one of the fast-growing companies in the US with around 6 FTEs. (Nikitas Tsoukales)
In this episode, I interview Nikitas Tsoukales, the Founder of Real Top, a digital marketing agency based in Boston, USA. Real Top helps small and even large…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 24 in 2016, transformed a small family project into a fast-growing health and wellness business that impacts thousands of people. With 7 FTEs, a B Corp score of 86, and got $3 million in the most recent financial year. (Hayden Brass)
In this episode, I interview Hayden Brass, the Founder and Managing Director of Zea, an Australian-based health and wellness company. At Zea, they are…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWith his deep understanding of human communication, founded a consulting company that helps build trust between buyers & sellers. Now is the World's #1 Authority on Trust-Based Selling & has been available for over 20 years. (Ari Galper)
In this episode, I interview Ari Galper, the Founder and CEO of Unlock The Game, a new sales mindset and approach that overturns the notion of selling as we…
Grow A Small Business PodcastFounded a consulting company in 2006, aged 31, helping small business owners with time management and productivity and creating a winning team. For over 15 years in consulting, now a six-figure business with 8 FTEs. (Kris Ward)
In this episode, I interview Kris Ward, the Founder of Win The Hour, Win The Day based in Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is a consulting business and…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 22 in 1987, established a UK-based IT company, helping small to medium-sized businesses and firms by ensuring their IT is generating growth & success on a daily basis. Started by himself to around 20 FTEs for over 35 years. (Raja Pagadala)
In this episode, I interview Raja Pagadala, the Founder and the Managing Director at The Final Step, a UK-based IT company, helping businesses and firms…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 28 in 1999, established a brand & collection of Aussie-made bath, body, skin-care & home fragrance products. From its early beginnings at inner-city Sydney markets to being recognized as one of Australia's leading manufacturers. (Leanne Hainin
In this episode, I interview Leanne Haining, the Co-founder and Creative Director at Urban Rituelle, an award-winning manufacturer of bath, body, skincare &…
Grow A Small Business PodcastA former mental health clinician jumped out from the health sector to help women create 5-figure months & then onto 6/7- figure years without burning out. Had 0 people in the online community but now has grown to over 10,000. (Angela Henderson)
In this episode, I interview Angela Henderson, a Business Consultant and Coach at Angela Henderson Consulting based in Brisbane, Australia. They help women…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2017, launched a digital platform that offers fans discounts and deals from sponsors of their favorite teams & organizations. The first social couponing network in Canada & surpassed 600 businesses & brands offering deals. (Shannon Ferguson)
In this episode, I interview Shannon Ferguson, the Co-founder and CEO at FanSaves, a digital platform based in Ottawa, Canada that offers fans discounts and…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted multiple businesses from the age of 19 to his early 20s. Operates his businesses from afar and moves into property & consulting in 2019, helping people take their first step toward financial freedom through investment. (Riley Oickle)
In this episode, I interview Riley Oickle, the CEO and Founder of Riley Oickle Investments based in Toronto, Canada. Riley is a Real Estate Investor and Mentor…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 27 in 2017, launched a luxury adventure mountain biking experience with a three-day itinerary. Grew FTEs from 2 to 6. From running one trip per week through peak season, now running all year round with back-to-back trips. (Tara Howell)
In this episode, I interview Tara Howell, the Founder and Director at Blue Derby Pods Ride based in Launceston, Australia. Blue Derby Pods Ride is a luxury…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWith his extensive experience running an internet marketing team at a local agency, founded his own Houston-based SEO company in 2016, aged 25. Started with $0 to million dollars in revenue and now have a total of 30 FTEs. (Dmitrii Kustov)
In this episode, I interview Dmitrii Kustov, the Founder and Marketing Director at Regex SEO, a Houston-based Internet Marketing company, helping businesses…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 28 in 1987, launched an independent accessible van rental to help functionally limited individuals. Started with only two vans, now in 13 states, a couple of hundred vehicles, and thousands of customers for over 34 years. (Tammy Smith)
In this episode, I interview Tammy Smith, the President of Wheeler Accessible Van Rentals based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Wheelers Accessible Van Rental is an…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 27 in 2018, created an online collaboration tool that helps innovation projects come to life by providing the tools and an optimized process all in one platform. From 2 to 10 FTEs in 3 years with thousands of subscribers. (Ro Fernandez)
In this episode, I interview Ro Fernandez, the Co-founder and CEO at Nova Tools, a Vancouver-based online collaboration tool that helps innovation projects…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2017, he created a software tool to help organize small & growing businesses. He has grown the company in just 4 years, from a team of 4 to 87, revenue range of $10-$20 million, and with the latest net promoter score of 68. (Chris Ronzio)
In this episode, I interview Chris Ronzio, the Founder and CEO of Trainual based in Scottsdale, Arizona in the United States. Trainual is the training manual…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted a full-service event management company during the outbreak of COVID-19. Helping clients & companies with their virtual events & meetings. From $350,000 to the current sales of $470,000 and with 12-15 FTEs. (Maddy Hearne & McKenzie Day)
In this episode, I interview Maddy Hearne and McKenzie Day, the Co-founders of First Class Conferencing Facilitation, a tech startup based in Toronto, Canada…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted his career working for various law firms, shifted to the fashion industry. Later, left the fashion world and established a law firm in 2007, aged 29. From 1 to 20 lawyers and has grown revenue from 0 to $100 million. (Rex Afrasiabi)
In this episode, I interview Rex Afrasiabi, a principal and the founder of MA Legal, a Melbourne-based law firm consisting of a team of experts who assist and…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2014, former vice-president of an integrated marketing firm for 7 years headed out to start a branding design & marketing firm with her skill set. From 2 FTEs, now around 30 with a year-after-year double-digit growth in revenue. (Ute Preusse)
In this episode, I interview Ute Preusse, the Founder and CEO at Will Creative Inc. based in Vancouver, Canada. Will Creative is a small firm that is focused…
Grow A Small Business PodcastFounded a subscription membership business at the age of 21 in 2020, simplifying the world of cryptocurrency. Doubled revenue in just a year. Started off just in Australia, now running across over 40 countries. From 5 to 18 FTEs. (Ben Simpson)
In this episode, I interview Ben Simpson, the Founder and CEO of Collective Shift based in Melbourne, Australia. A pre-purchase investment firm composed of…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted private practice out of a need for physiotherapy services for children in 2006, aged 27. From an independent physiotherapist renting a space, has grown services to 10 locations in Canada for over 15 years with 60 FTEs. (Laura Patrick)
In this episode, I interview Laura Patrick, the Founder and CEO of Kids Physio Group based in Vancouver, Canada. Kids Physio is private physiotherapy providing…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2019, rolled out a Vancouver-based cleantech/energy company, providing a reliable and environmentally friendly energy storage solution. Started off as four co-founders/engineers, now a team of around 16 in two years. (Gurmesh Sidhu)
In this episode, I interview Gurmesh Sidhu, the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Moment Energy, a Vancouver-based cleantech startup repurposing electric…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2014, founded a platform specializing in leadership & management training for organizations and individuals. Now a four-time business owner creating a multi-million dollar success. With 10 FTEs & annual growth of 20%. (Stevie Dawn Carter)
In this episode, I interview Stevie Dawn Carter, the CEO and Founder of Stevie Dawn Inspires, LLC based in Mansfield, USA. Stevie Dawn Inspires is a platform…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn his early 40's, started his own consulting company in 2012 that helps individuals accelerate market impact through product management & marketing training. Saw $5 million growth within 2 years since 2012, now with 6 FTEs. (David Fradin)
In this episode, I interview David Fradin, the President of Spice Catalyst based in Silicon Valley, USA, a worldwide product success management and product…
Grow A Small Business PodcastThe leading timesheet & project management software for creative professionals, started in 2000, from working with people from the agencies, now has a total of 20 team members with thousands of subscribers for over 20 years. (Corina Ludwig)
In this episode, I interview Corina Ludwig, President at FunctionFox Systems, Inc. based in Victoria, Canada. They offer online timesheets and project…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2009, started a business to help people share their stories through publishing & speaking. Also owned a publishing company, helping people write, publish & market a book to build credibility. With 15 FTEs over 2 businesses. (Michelle Prince)
In this episode, I interview Michelle Prince, a best-selling author, motivational speaker, CEO, and Founder of Performance Publishing Group, a "partner"…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted as VA in a corporate company, but due to drastic change brought by COVID, she utilized her skills in marketing & found certification to help six-figure business owners how to use systems to scale their business. (Salome Fourie)
In this episode, I interview Salome Fourie, the Founder of The Fourie Agency, a business management agency based in Kansas, USA. The Fourie Agency helps…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 25 in 2011, maximizes her talents to set up a consultancy to help nonprofits & small businesses have a long shelf life. From solopreneur, now having 8 team members. Got 125% increase in revenue from year one to three. (Andrena Sawyer)
In this episode, I interview Andrena Sawyer, the President of P.E.R.K Consulting, an advisory firm based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, for small to mid-sized…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAn entrepreneur for over 30 yrs, now leading the real estate revolution as a franchise network business. Got $5M gross commission sales revenue in 2015, now over $110M, from 4 to 14 FTEs & up to 50 franchisees. (Peter Mumford)
In this episode, I interview Peter Mumford, the Founder and CEO at Stone Real Estate based in Sydney, Australia. Stone Real Estate's revolutionary business…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted as a solution to a problem, now the world's first barista standard reusable cup, a founding B Corp member with growing consumer demand in over 65 countries. From 2 to 55 FTEs with average revenue of 80% in 13 years. (Abigail Forsyth)
In this episode, I interview Abigail Forsyth, the Co-founder and Managing Director at KeepCup based in Melbourne, Australia. KeepCup designed and manufactured…
Grow A Small Business PodcastA life-long multipreneur helping business owners with systems and coaching frameworks that simplify their life as a leader. Has owned franchises, started his own and operated businesses since 1994. Bought & sold some along the way. (Pete Mohr)
In this episode, I interview Pete Mohr, an Entrepreneurial Coach, and Speaker at Simplifying Entrepreneurship based in Elora, Ontario, Canada. Simplifying…
Grow A Small Business PodcastHe has been in valuation since 2000, started his own valuation company in 2010, aged 31, helping clients with raising capital, estate planning, and mergers & acquisitions. From no people in 2010 to the current 25 FTEs. (Bharat Kanodia)
In this episode, I interview Bharat Kanodia, the Founder and Chief Appraiser at Veristrat based in San Francisco, USA, helping clients with raising capital…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 25 in 2015, joined an event management & production company, bringing music festivals & cultural events to Tasmania. Starting from 1,200 to 10,000 people on site with gross revenue of $3.5 million in 2020 from $300,000 in 2015. (Ryan Limb)
In this episode, I interview Ryan Limb, the General Manager at Vibestown, an event management & production company based in Tasmania, Australia. Vibestown…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 1999, turned his passion into a business, an IT support and consulting company, helping clients use technology more efficiently. Expanded services in Ukraine in 2015. From 3 to 50 FTEs in 22 yrs with a net promoter score of 63. (Thomas Jeffs)
In this episode, I interview Thomas Jeffs, the Founder and Director of Lucidica, an IT support and consulting company based in London, United Kingdom. They…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted an independent non-alcoholic beer company in 2020, aged 39, normalizing a non-alcoholic drinking culture. From 3 to 10 FTEs, grew volume & revenue by 200% in a year with 1,500 customers nationally & now started exporting. (Andy Miller)
In this episode, I interview Andy Miller, the Co-founder, and CEO at Heaps Normal, an independent non-alcohol beer company based in Canberra, Australia…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWorks as a strategic planner, specializes in providing proactive, focused, and strategic advice to help & support Australian business owners. Clients he has been working with have achieved an increase of 37% in net profit. (Michael Denehey)
In this episode, I interview Michael Denehey, an adviser at Collins SBA based in Hobart, Australia. Collins SBA is a financial advice and accounting service…
Grow A Small Business PodcastA former educator jumped out from teaching to build a brokerage in New York City in her early 40's. Now a fast-growing & successful brokerage, sold over $18 million in volume through 30 transactions during the pandemic. (Jennifer Seeno Tucker)
In this episode, I interview Jennifer Seeno Tucker, a Real Estate Associate Broker at eXp Realty, one of the world's fastest-growing real estate brokerages…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWith over a decade of extensive experience in biotechnology and life science space, now leading a pharmaceutical company for over a year, growing market cap from less than $10 million to over $16 million and from 2 to 24 FTEs. (Punit Dhillon)
In this episode, I interview Punit Dhillon, the President, CEO & Chair of Skye Bioscience Inc. based in San Diego, California, USA, a public pharmaceutical…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWhile packing for a yoga retreat, got inspired by a garment and launched a fashion brand with no fashion background. Now a seven-figure business and a Certified B Corporation with 30 FTEs & grew last year's sales up to 70%. (Kristi Soomer)
In this episode, I interview Kristi Soomer, the Founder, and CEO of Encircled, a slow fashion brand based in Toronto, Canada, which makes workwear perfect for…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 31 in 2016, co-founded workforce solutions consultancy, assisting clients in implementing the right talent resourcing strategy for biz & projects. From $400k rev. growth in their 1st yr to the upper 7 fig. w/ 35 FTEs w/in 5 yrs. (Ieuan Williams
In this episode, I interview Ieuan Williams, the Co-founder and Director of Mane Consulting, Sydney-based recruitment and workforce solutions consultancy…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAfter a difficult experience with a staff dealing with a mental health crisis, she decided to learn & study psychology. Now a mental health educator, helping hospitality leaders on how to create a mentally healthy workplace. (Bianca Welsh)
In this episode, I interview Bianca Welsh, the Co-owner of Stillwater Restaurant, and Founder of From Experience, a mental health service based in Launceston…
Grow A Small Business PodcastFrom virtual collaboration space to restarting a modernized social media management platform in 2019, to help small to medium-sized businesses with digital marketing. Started out from 1 FTE to 12 & currently has 11,000 users. (Arjun Rai)
In this episode, I interview Arjun Rai, the founder, and CEO of HelloWoofy based in New York, USA, a social media and blog management platform, driven by…
Grow A Small Business PodcastExpert on cybersecurity, helping small to large organizations understand cyber risk and managing their outsourced business process. Shutting digital doors to cyber-attacks, ensuring a sustainable and high-performing business. (Mariae Leckie)
In this episode, I interview Mariae Leckie, the Interim CEO, and Senior Consultant of The Project Lab, a consulting and advisory firm based in Hobart…
Grow A Small Business PodcastBuilt his skills and experience across a number of advertising agencies, decided to start his own, specializing in health advertising & medical marketing. Grown revenue from 20-60% & from 1 FTE to the current 40 for over 9 years. (Simon Davies)
In this episode, I interview Simon Davies, the Founder, and CEO of Bastion Brands, a Melbourne-based healthcare marketing agency specializing in health…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 31 in 2002, founded a cultural consultancy, helping clients deeply understand the culture movements. Hitting $14,000 of profit in 1st project & over a million dollars of revenue within 3 years. Now has a total of 10 FTEs. (Annemarie Hayek)
In this episode, I interview Annemarie Hayek, the Founder of Global Mosaic, a Chicago-based cultural consultancy that helps clients deeply understand the…
Grow A Small Business PodcastDriven by passion and experimentation, started a distilling company with his brother in 2019 to evolve their generational family business. Sold 1000 cases & obtained half a million in sales despite the pandemic, from 3 FTEs to 16. (Michael Earp)
In this episode, I interview Michael Earp, the co-founder at Earp Distilling Co, a distilling company based in Newcastle, Australia, with a vision to demystify…
Grow A Small Business PodcastFrom a side hustler to founding a full-service ghostwriting agency in 2017, helping the world's leaders and doers turn their personal stories into brand assets. Now hitting around the bend of $500,000 in revenue with 10 FTEs. (Pauleanna Reid)
In this episode, I interview Pauleanna Reid, the founder and celebrity ghostwriter at WritersBlok, a full-service ghostwriting agency based in Toronto, Canada…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted a marketing company in 2011 that initially produced online courses on how to use WordPress to create websites. Pivoted to measurement setups, with average revenue growth of 20% & a total of 9 FTEs for over 10 years. (Chris Mercer)
In this episode, I interview Chris "Mercer" Mercer, co-founder of MeasurementMarketing.io based in Austin, Texas, USA, a marketing and advertising company that…
Grow A Small Business PodcastA trip to the US with a friend hatched the idea to start their own brewing company. Gave up their full-time jobs & began their journey in the Craft Beer industry in 2011. From 2 FTE - 20 FTE with 30% yearly revenue growth until 2018. (Danielle Allen)
In this episode, I interview Danielle Allen, a business leader and co-founder of Two Birds Brewing, a brewing company based in Melbourne, Australia, developing…
Grow A Small Business PodcastLaunched an email management service in 2017, found incredible growth in just 6 months by managing 10 clients with a profit of $10,000 per month. By 2020 to early 2021, the company scales up to $50,000 by targeting 15-50 clients. (Yaro Starak)
In this episode, I interview Yaro Starak, the Co-founder at InboxDone, a company that offers email assistants for busy entrepreneurs. This email management…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted her own marketing consultancy in 2017 after getting fired from a marketing agency as a Director of Digital Content. From no clients and no profits to a six-figure business with 5 team members. (Shauna Armitage)
In this episode, I interview Shauna Armitage, the Chief Marketing Strategist at Shauna Armitage-Moxie, LLC, a marketing and advertising company based in…