Join Letty Butler and Stephen Mellor (also known as Dave) for a game show that shines the spotlight on new and existing writers, via the medium of chatting, creative prompts and live writing challenges. We have two different guests every episode - novelists, poets, spoken word artists, script and screenwriters. You can also play along at home, so send us your work and it might just end up on the show!
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A Sheffield podcast from the @HelpSheffield Twitter account. Mainly interviews with people doing things in the great city of Sheffield. Quite a varied group of interviewees, listen and hear.
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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 goal of any leader is to ensure the success of their people. It is who we believe ourselves to be, who we are at our core that we must strengthen in order to take on life’s obstacles. It is what fills our innermost sphere. It is what allows us to expand or dictates the contraction of our sphere of influence. It is what gives us strength when we fail and when we encounter the inevitable hardships of life. Your personal philosophy on life, your beliefs, are what shapes how you view yoursel ...
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QFF: Leslie Hassler of Your Biz Rules shares how she helped a client grow from $125K to over $1M take-home pay using 90-day strategic plans, mindset shifts, and scalable systems—unlocking predictable profits ...
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Suzanna Chaplin of ESP Connect on Growing to £1.5M, Building a 17M+ Email List, Clearing £250K Debt, and Launching the UK First Email Retargeting Tech That Matches Anonymous Site Visitors with Emails for ...
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58:24In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Suzanna Chaplin, founder of ESB Connect, shares her incredible journey from starting an email marketing business with her father to building a powerhouse with over 17 million email addresses and £1.5M in revenue. She opens up about overcoming £250K in debt, navigating the emotion…
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Interview with Sheffield singer/songwriter Daisy Peacock after her Tramlines set 2025
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11:04The Tramlines blurb "With debut single ‘You Don’t Want Me Enough’ earning her a top 10 spot in both Song Academy’s Young Songwriter Competition 2024 and Citrus Records Songs of the Year list, Birmingham based, Sheffield born Daisy Peacock is already making waves in the local indie pop scene – having recently supported acts such as Alfie Jukes, dayd…
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Stephen Candelmo of Paralex reveals how he's revolutionizing small business law with AI, slashing costs by 80%, doubling clients every quarter & exposing the risky truth behind using ChatGPT as your DIY ...
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39:45In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Stephen Candelmo, founder and CEO of Paralex, a groundbreaking legal tech platform transforming how small businesses access legal support. Stephen shares how Paralex leverages AI to deliver fixed-fee legal services that are up to 80% cheaper than traditional law firms—making lega…
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QFF: Harriet Mellor of Your Sales Co shares how she helped small businesses boost revenue by 300% using deep-dive sales audits, reignite campaigns, smarter messaging, and a rock-solid follow-up system ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Love Eccy Road. Interview with the organiser and a venue owner for the event taking place between the 19th and 28th of September 2025
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11:29An interview with: Tim, creator of the Love Eccy Road event. Mark, The owner of Craft and Berry, one of the event participants. Why should I listen? Because you will learn how the event works, when it is, what's in it for you and whether you think you want to join in, or not? Why has the @HelpSheffield podcast been gone for so long? Because no one …
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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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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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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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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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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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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 $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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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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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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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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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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