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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 Podcast11+ years supporting their fine food family business, now running his own feel-good food business to provide fresh and green healthy foods across Australia. Growing with over a million annual revenue and 100 FTEs. (Jackson McGrath)
In this episode, Troy interviews Jackson McGrath, the Founder, and CEO of Greenstreat based in Brisbane, Australia. Jackson has set up his own feel-good food…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn her early 20's back at Uni, while doing side hustle in marketing for a fitness education company, saw the big demand for digital marketing which she later on took as a full-time job, on par to earn around 500K in 2023. (Naomi Johnston)
In this Grow A Small Business Podcast episode, Troy interviews Naomi Johnston from The Noa Group based in Sydney, Australia. The Noa Group is a digital…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF Founder of the Value Builder System and Host of the Built to Sell Podcast, now helping small-medium business owners increase their businesses' value through eight key drivers to improve sellability. (John Warrillow)
In this Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews John Warrillow, founder of the Value Builder System, a sales and marketing software for business advisors…
Grow A Small Business PodcastFrom working at a global firm, now running a professional accounting firm that provides the highest quality services. Growing with over 10 million dollars in annual revenue & managing now 100+ that are all across Canada. (Robert Gauvreau)
In this episode, Troy interviews Robert Gauvreau, the Founder, and CEO of Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory based in Peterborough, Canada. Robert has set up…
Grow A Small Business PodcastCEO and Co-founder of Pleasant State, with a vision to save the Earth by eradicating toxic and single-use plastics, making home care a form of self-care. Now earning $440,000 with 4 FTEs, and up to 150% growth in Fiscal Year 2022. (Ami Bateman)
In this Grow A Small Business Podcast episode, Troy interviews Ami Bateman, a 2023 Telstra Best of Business Promoting Sustainability Winner in Queensland, a…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF An experienced serial entrepreneur who founded multiple fast-growth companies; now coaching and helping leaders across Australia grow their revenues from 10 to $300 million through a proven structured strategic planning process. (Brad Giles)
In today's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews the Founder and Leadership Team Coach of Evolution Partners, Brad Giles. He is a strategic planner…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWith a solid model that revolutionizes recruiters' ability to start their own agency without handling business operations, they co-founded XRecruiter, now with 4 FTEs, driven by an intense passion for recruitment. (Declan Kluver and Blake Thompson)
In this episode, Troy interviews Declan Kluver and Blake Thompson, based in Brisbane, Australia. They co-founded XRecruiter. Blake and Declan go all the way…
Grow A Small Business PodcastFrom running a venture-funded startup Freelancing platform to providing health insurance for remote teams and digital nomads, now having amazing growth with 150 people and over 20 million top lines. (Sondre Rasch)
In this episode, Troy interviews Sondre Rasch, the Co-Founder, and CEO of SafetyWing based in San Francisco, United States of America. Sondre has set up his…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF 20+ years experience working with elite athletes, sporting teams, CEOs, founders, and entire organizations, now helping small-medium business owners manage energy and high-performing team. (Andrew May)
For this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Andrew May, the Founder & CEO of Strive: Stronger based in Sydney, Australia. He's recognized as…
Grow A Small Business Podcast24+ years of experience in aviation, started with an A&P license and ambition. With his experience and entrepreneurship, he's doing everything from aircraft maintenance, brokerage, and management, to chartered flights with 15 FTEs. (Travis Lamance)
In this Grow A Small Business Podcast episode, Troy interviews Travis Lamance, from Dallas Texas, United States. Travis is the CEO of Haven Aero. He started…
Grow A Small Business PodcastBusiness builder & personal brand strategist, founded her first business at 23, now Founder & CEO of The PR Hub, a PR and corporate comms business representing entrepreneurs, business leaders and high growth, brands. (Samantha Dybac)
In this episode, Troy interviews Samantha Dybac, host of the Influence Unlocked podcast and the CEO and founder of The PR Hub, rated 2022 Sydney's No 1 PR…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF A world-leading visionary business pioneer, speaker, author, and advisor, running and growing her own multi-million dollar companies from scratch; now helping auto repair shop owners achieve business and life success across the world. (Rachael Evans)
In today's Quick Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Rachael Evans, the Founder & CEO of the Workshop Whisperer. She is a world-leading visionary business…
Grow A Small Business PodcastStarted OmniPrint International in 2004 after doing servicing, built from 0 to a multimillion-dollar business after 19 years, generating around 16 million USD in revenue alone in 2021, he started by himself, now with 70 FTES. (Victor Peña)
In this episode, Troy interviews Victor Peña, Founder and CEO of OmniPrint International. He's based in Orange County, Southern California, USA. Victor is an…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2018, started her own IV business which saw 330% growth during COVID. Started with 2 FTEs to 35 FTEs. Was awarded 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year and Gold Coast's Young Businesswoman of the Year in 2022 (Kristie Baird)
In this episode, Troy interviews Kristie Baird from Drip IV based in Gold Coast, Australia. Offering a wide range of Vitamin IV treatments in clinics, homes…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF 12+ years of experience in managing strategic planning and productivity consulting company, now helping leaders, managers, and business owners make space and enjoy work-life balance. (Daniel Sih)
In today's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Daniel Sih, the Founder & CEO of Spacemakers. He's based in Hobart, Tasmania in Australia. Daniel is a…
Grow A Small Business Podcast8 years of banking experience, now running a leading buyer's agency specialising in helping property investors in strategic real estate investing, growing with over 17 FTEs & annual revenue of around 3 million dollars. (Arjun Paliwal)
In this episode, Troy interviews Arjun Paliwal the Founder and Head of Research of InvestorKit based in Sydney, Australia. Arjun has set up his own business to…
Grow A Small Business PodcastHow agencies scale their business, improve their sales, and refine their operations within just 90 days using the Strategy Sprints method. (Simon Severino)
In this Grow A Small Business podcast episode, Troy interviews Simon Severino, founder of Strategy Sprints. He is based in Vienna, Austria. Simon, at the age…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF A Director at Intelligent Business Thinking, specializing in employee engagement and organizational culture; now helping small-medium business owners develop employee satisfaction and an inclusive work environment. (Kurt Wilkesmann)
For this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Kurt Wilkesmann, a Director at Intelligent Business Thinking. He was born and educated in Melbourne…
Grow A Small Business Podcast25 years of hospitality experience, now managing Peiso Profitability Software that guides managers and business owners to revolutionize the hospitality business, growing over 6 FTEs & annual revenue of around 1 million dollars. (Ivan Brewer)
In this episode, Troy interviews Ivan Brewer the Founder and Managing Director of Peiso Profitability Software based in Townsville, Far North Queensland…
Grow A Small Business Podcast13 years of managing a digital marketing agency from intelligence work, now provides digital marketing strategies for CEOs and business owners, growing with over 15 FTEs & annual revenue of around 9 million dollars. (Tyler Horsley)
In this episode, Troy interviews Tyler Horsley the Founder and CEO of Nuclear Networking based in Denver, Colorado, United States. Tyler has set up his own…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF 35+ years of experience in creating marketing that solves the customers' problems and Founder of Small Business Big Marketing; now helping small-medium business owners make marketing their business a hobby. (Tim Reid)
In today's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Tim Reid, Founder and CEO of the Small Business Big Marketing. He's based in Australia. Tim…
Grow A Small Business Podcast23 years of managing various businesses, now managing a digital marketing agency that provides digital marketing strategies for CEOs and business owners, now growing with over 6 FTEs & annual revenue of around 2 million dollars. (Darrell Evans)
In this episode, Troy interviews Darrell Evans the Co-founder and CEO of Yokel Local based in Las Vegas, United States. Darrell has set up his own business to…
Grow A Small Business Podcast31+ years of experience in providing high-end residential renovations with the highest quality service. Now became a multi-award winning company through their high-quality work and good customer service with over 10 FTEs. (Rob Watchorn)
In this episode, Troy interviews Rob Watchorn the Founder and CEO of Blythe & Watchorn based in Hobart, Australia. Rob has set up his own business to provide…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF Founder and Director of an award-winning SEO agency, Studio Hawk, with over 10 years of experience in SEO. Now helping small-medium business owners increase marketing growth through SEO and knowing when to use Artificial Intelligence. (Harry Sanders)
In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Harry Sanders, Founder and Director of Studio Hawk, a specialized agency dedicated to search…
Grow A Small Business Podcast28+ years of delivering extraordinary outcomes, worked with 12,000 clients worldwide and profited from 43 different companies; helping small-medium business owners obtain results with his company Change Your Results with 6-8 FTEs. (Shawn Shewchuk)
In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Shawn Shewchuk, President and Founder of Change Your Results. He's based in Calgary, Canada. Shawn grew up as a…
Grow A Small Business Podcast20+ years of experience managing a group of social enterprises and producing different types of equipment for different companies, or archiving services, now growing from 5 to 100 employees and around 4.5 million euros a month. (Angela Achitei)
In this episode, Troy interviews Angela Achitei the Founder of ADV Romania based in Yash, Romania. Angela has set up her own business to help people with…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF A Director and Owner at Rodgers Reidy, with 19+ years of experience in corporate and personal restructuring; now helping small-medium business owners overcome financial distress while not having to be alone. (Shelley Brooks)
In this week's QFF episode, Michael interviews Shelley Brooks, a registered liquidator, director, and owner at Rodgers Reidy. She's based in lovely Hobart…
Grow A Small Business PodcastA master of using technology to drive business growth, he created Position Solutions, C3 Metrics, and now, Provalytics. Now focused on helping small-medium business owners in marketing through ad effectiveness and lead measurement. (Jeff Greenfield)
In this episode, Troy interviews Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provalytics. He's based out of Boston, USA. Jeff's a tech-savvy entrepreneur. He always had a nose for…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAn Outsourcing Pioneer, Virtual Work Guru, and Founder of OnlineJobs in 2009. Now seeing 50% annual growth, with 2 million profiles, and 40 FTEs; helping small-medium business owners around the world find VAs in the Philippines. (John Jonas)
In this episode, Troy interviews John Jonas, founder of OnlineJobs.PH and a pioneer in outsourcing tasks to virtual workers. He's based near Salt Lake City…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF An entrepreneur, author, innovator, and founder of SYSTEMology; now helping small-medium business owners by creating well-oiled business systems that remove themselves from the day-to-day operations to achieve freedom. (David Jenyns)
In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews David Jenyns, who's based in Melbourne, Australia. David is the Founder of SYSTEMology, the system…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2019, a chef who owns a food truck business transitioned to having his own financial literacy business with a mission to help entrepreneurs obtain the capital and credit they need and has already helped raise almost $2 million capital. (DaRel Daniels)
In this episode, Troy interviews DaRel Daniels from Alsace Legacy Group. He's based in Charlotte in the United States of America. Alsace Legacy Group is a…
Grow A Small Business Podcast30+ years of managing a variety of businesses, now helping people maximize brainpower, extend performance, and improve healthspan through an experiential nutritional supplements company. (Mark Effinger)
In this episode, Troy interviews Mark Effinger, the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Nootopia based in Burlington, United States of America. Mark…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF An advocate for historically marginalized communities, especially women and women of color. Helping her clients step into political leadership through public speaking coaching and training and fighting the treacherous imposter syndrome. (Atima Omara)
For this week's QFF episode, Rob interviews Atima Omara, President and Founder of Omara Strategy Group. She's based in Virginia in the USA. Atima is something…
Grow A Small Business Podcast10+ years of experience running a content-led creative production studio, now widely featured in various media outlets with clients across Australia and internationally. With over 16 FTEs, revenue has increased by 30% in the last year. (Paris Thomson)
In this episode, Troy interviews Paris Thomson, the Founder and CEO of SIRAP based in Melbourne, Australia. Paris founded her own company to create fully…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAt the age of 18 and a year into COVID, she decided to open up her own gym, not taking any debt, she was adding more equipment each time she got paid. Currently has 2 FTEs with 22 clients and is still growing. (Lola Mormino)
In this episode, Troy interviews Lola Mormino from Lola's House. She's based out of Los Angeles in the United States. When Lola was younger, She used to play…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF 6+ years in the digital marketing agency, Founder of The Noa Group; helping small-medium business owners build their brand with custom-built digital growth strategies, comprehensive web designs, and social media content. (Naomi Johnston)
In this episode of QFF, Rob talks to Naomi Johnston, the founder of The Noa Group, a company that creates and markets brands. She's based in Sydney, New South…
Grow A Small Business PodcastA multi-company shareholder/director facilitating relationships between funding decision-makers and public and private healthcare firms. Helping startups related to the health sector by utilizing every possible way to raise funds. (Lee Mathias)
In this episode, Troy interviews Dr. Lee Mathias, shareholder/director at Tend and Pictor. She's based in Auckland, New Zealand. Dr. Lee has an illustrious…
Grow A Small Business Podcast9+ years of experience brewing beverages, from sweeping floors to gypsy brewing to building 3 sites in Australia. Now doubling in size year after year, having 80 staff members, and in every major bottle shop in the country. (Michael McGovern)
In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Michael McGovern. Michael is based in Gold Coast, Australia. You might know him as one of the founding members of…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF 5+ years of experience in freelance copywriting, now developing email marketing and sales process optimization. Helping entrepreneurs improve their confidence and strategies in creating effective business emails. (Kyle Stout)
In this week's QFF episode, Rob interviews Kyle Stout, Founder of Elevate and Scale, based in the United States. Kyle is an expert in email marketing and sales…
Grow A Small Business Podcast20+ years experience in helping entrepreneurs with their personal development, now helped 8500 entrepreneurs from around the world. Growing her business from 40k to now over 500k dollars in revenue and 12 FTEs. (Michelle Nedelec)
In this episode, Troy interviews Michelle Nedelec the Founder and CEO of Awareness Strategies based in Calgary, Canada. Michelle has set up her own business to…
Grow A Small Business Podcast20+ years of experience in programming and operating software development firms, now assisting people to learn about general internet privacy & security. Growing his business with over 50 million users and 50 FTEs. (Yegor Sak)
In this episode, Troy interviews Yegor Sak the Co-Founder and CEO of Windscribe based in Toronto, Canada. Yegor Sak has set up his own business to assist…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF Aged 24 in 2004, Started a unique healthcare business focused on building a strong team culture. From being the only employee, up to 150 in 2019 and for 11 consecutive years has been ranked as one of Australia's 50 Best Places to Work (Tristan White
In this episode, Michael interviews Tristan White, the founder of The Physio Co based in Melbourne, Australia. They discussed leadership culture for small…
Grow A Small Business Podcast17+ years of helping businesses create a seven-figure automated income stream by teaching small-medium business owners 8 critical business success factors based on a $50,000 evidence-based research. (Daryl Urbanski)
In this GABS Podcast episode, Troy interviews Daryl Urbanski, owner of Best Business Coach. Daryl's based right now in Manila, Philippines. Daryl is a…
Grow A Small Business Podcast30+ years of experience managing and delivering corporate and government ICT infrastructure solutions, now running a technology company that is growing with over 35 million in revenue and 50 FTEs. (Peter Gartlan)
In this episode, I interview Peter Gartlan the Director and Co-Founder of Gartlans IT Advisors based in beautiful Hobart, Australia. Peter and his two partners…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF 20+ years in the petroleum industry, rising to CEO of Bennett's Petroleum in 2002, now helping small-medium business owners to be aware of their energy levels to effectively lead a team of employees daily. (Troy Bennett)
In this episode, Michael interviews Troy Bennett, CEO of Bennett's Petroleum. He's based in Hobart, Australia. Troy covers a wide variety of roles regarding…
Grow A Small Business PodcastCo-founding OrderMate & HungryHungry, both revolutionary in the hospitality industry; now HungryHungry has a team of 57 and 35% more revenue per customer whilst helping local hospitality businesses. (Mark Calabro & Shannon Hautot)
In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews hospitality industry pioneers Mark Calabro and Shannon Hautot, who are based in Melbourne, Australia. The pair…
Grow A Small Business Podcast5+ years of experience in launching, scaling and selling a shoe company, now the cofounder & CEO of Australia's largest online wholesale food ordering platform with over 3,000 suppliers and 85 team members. (Ben Lipschitz)
In this episode, I interview Ben Lipschitz, the CEO, and Co-Founder of FoodByUs Australia's largest online wholesale food and alcohol ordering platform that…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF Worked as executive coach with global brands such as Cisco, Pwc, Twitter; now helping small-medium business owners develop leadership that command attention, connect with people, and motivate them into action. (Chris Morsley)
In this week's QFF episode, Rob interviews Chris Morsley, Managing Partner at CMCGlobal, he's based in the Greater Sydney Area. Chris was once a professional…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWith over 27 years of experience in growing a small business, now established a well-structured three small businesses that have been merged into one. Growing with over 4 million in revenue and 8 FTEs. (Dustan Fankhauser)
In this episode, I interview Dustan Fankhauser, the Founder, and CEO of LED Direct based in Kansas, United States. Dustan has set up his own business to…
Grow A Small Business PodcastAged 38, Making a lot of money from having a plush job, felt unfilled with lots of ideas in mind, decided to leave and opened a consulting business using Ketchword technology which is her brainchild (Wanda Toro Turini)
In this episode, Troy interviews Wanda Toro Turini, from Ketchword.com, based in Lancaster, USA. It's a texting technology that allows speakers and experts to…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF 8 yrs experience as a life coach, who offers 45mins coaching sessions to discover what is keeping your success capped by eliminating self sabotage, gaining clarity and connecting back with self so you can level up from good to great. (Tegan Rein)
In this episode, Rob interviews Tegan Rein, Managing Director of Tegan Rein Coaching. a well studied Life Coach who offers one to one and group coaching…
Grow A Small Business PodcastDeciding not to be vulnerable after a loss; focusing on the path of digital marketing, establishing Inspire Brands Group. Optimizing your business, by all means through the internet, earning $30M in revenue with 12 FTEs. (Matt Orlic)
In this episode, Troy interviews Matt Orlic, founder of the Inspire Brands Group. Matt is based in Zagreb, Croatia. Matt has had around 15 businesses in the…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2020 at the onset of COVID, sensed a massive shortage of medical-grade hand sanitizer. Initially offered advice to the government, ended up supplying 60,000 liters of hand sanitizer and 2M face masks all over Australia. (Martin Quinn)
In this episode, Troy interviews Martin Quinn, Director of M2 Logistics. He's based in Launceston, Northern Tasmania, Australia. The team have co-ordinated…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF It starts with a 90-minute onboarding call with a business strategist, going through marketing plans with videos and webinars over a 12-week period, that ends with your ideal clients forever. (Dina Buchanan)
In this episode, Rob interviews Dina Buchanan, Director of Business Strategy at Core Digital Marketing. They develop marketing strategies that deliver quality…
Grow A Small Business PodcastFrom trained medical doctor to helping employees stay resilient and more productive. From no customers to 15% market share in one year with over 20 FTEs. (Angela Lim)
In this episode, I interview Dr. Angela Lim, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Clearhead. Angela has set up her own business to assist employees in remaining…
Grow A Small Business PodcastA full service Digital Agency with 75 to 80% client retention that has been growing with 50% sales growth yearly for the past 3 years with now under 10 FTEs. (Sabrina and Rik Konings)
In this episode, Troy interviews Sabrina and Rik Konings from Kings Digital based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Kings Digital is a team of digital…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF Built over 450 funnels and launched sales funnel teams for King Kong & Foundr. Now helping small-medium business owners with their own post-click experience, converting traffic into money. (Alisha Conlin-Hurd)
In this episode, Michael interviews Alisha Conlin-Hurd, co-founder of Persuasion Experience. She's based in Melbourne, Australia. She started her career in…
Grow A Small Business PodcastIn 2015, in her early 30s, while in the military thinking of a backup plan, launched a digital marketing business. Later on, it was niched down to HVAC division. Now on par to hitting 7 figures with 8 FTEs (Steph Whittle)
In this episode, Troy interviews Steph Whittle, founder of HVAC Growth Lab. She's based in Austin, Texas, United States. HVAC is an acronym that stands for…
Grow A Small Business PodcastWith over 5 years of digital marketing experience, now creating nimble brand identities to provide the best technology solutions to clients. Hit 7-figure business & experienced 35% annual growth for 6 years with over 20 FTEs. (David Feldman)
In this episode, I interview David Feldman the Founder, and CEO of 3 Owl based in Atlanta, United States. David has set up his own business to provide in-house…
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF An academic, researcher, and consultant; specializing in the concept of trust. Now assisting small-medium-sized business owners in achieving organizational success through the development of strong relationships. (Darryl Stickel)
For this week's QFF podcast episode, Rob interviews Darryl Stickel, Ph.D., who's based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Darryl's an esteemed academic, he…