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If you enjoyed this episode, check out my previous conversation with Tobi, where he reveals the key to his success, why your business isn't growing, and how to build and sell a business. Watch it here:    • LESSONS FROM A $400 MILLION EXIT WITH...   00:00 - Understanding Data as a Leader 10:58 - Risk and the Early Stages of Business 21:02 - The Trap of Overestimating Your Skills 30:21 - The Role of Courage in Business Growth 39:58 - The Reality of Risk vs. Comfort 48:57 - Misconceptions About Hiring and Company Culture 57:47 - Managing Loneliness as a Founder 01:04:16 - Balancing Financial Risk and Growth 01:10:28 - Tobi's Approach to Learning and Self-Improvement 01:20:40 - Final Reflections on Business Longevity SUBSCRIBE HERE: ‪@startupdiaries‬ FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram |   / kylertraynor   FOLLOW TOBI: Instagram |   / tobi_pearce   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I interview Madi Stefanis, founder of 35mm Co. We discuss Madi's incredible journey from investing her life savings into a startup to growing a global business generating 4 million in revenue at the age of 24. 00:00 - Madi's Reality: Startup Salaries vs. 9-to-5 Expectations 10:58 - Madi's Nerve-Wracking Shark Tank Experience 21:02 - Financial Literacy: Madi's Game Changer 30:21 - How Madi Leveraged Micro-Influencers and Gifting Strategies 39:58 - Madi's Approach to Managing Cash Flow and Scaling Risks 48:57 - Balancing Act: Madi's Personal and Professional Life 57:47 - Evolving Marketing Strategies: Madi's Insights 01:04:16 - Confident Decision Making: Madi's Journey 01:10:28 - Building and Leveraging Community: Madi's Secret to Growth 01:20:40 - Madi's Closing Thoughts and Future Perspectives SUBSCRIBE HERE:  @startupdiaries  FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW MADI: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/madistefanis TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@madistefanis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I'm diving into a game-changing topic that's set to shake up the ride-sharing industry. Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology is advancing rapidly, and many are wondering: could this be the end for Uber drivers as we know it? We'll explore the latest developments in Tesla's self-driving capabilities and discuss what this means for Uber and the future of ride-sharing. The big question... Is Tesla's innovation is about to revolutionize the way we think about transportation! Tune in to find out. SUBSCRIBE HERE:  @startupdiaries  FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I break down Mr Beast's latest deal with Amazon that is being reported as worth up to $US100 million dollars. The big question is, what is Mr Beast's motive? Tune in to find out. SUBSCRIBE HERE:  @startupdiaries  FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I break down Joe Rogan latest deal with Spotify that is being reported as worth up to $250 million dollars. The big question is, who's the real winner? Tune in to find out. SUBSCRIBE HERE:  @startupdiaries  FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I interview Louis Phillips. We discuss Louis journey from a million dollar business success at the age of 22, to becoming one of Australia's top creators with over 300k followers, and the full circle moment launching a brand new startup. We discuss the lessons Louis learnt from a bad business breakup, his formula for viral content creation, and how he managed over 3000 signups for his new app in under one week. SUBSCRIBE HERE:  @startupdiaries  FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW LOUIS: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/louisphillips12 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@louisphillips12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Michael Bronfman join the podcast to provide a masterclass on raising money for your startup. We cover everything from understanding if an equity partnership is right for you, to understanding valuations and the first steps to make when trying to raise money for your startup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I interview Frank Greeff. We discuss Frank's journey from bootstrapping a real estate tech startup to a successful exit selling for 180 million dollars. This episode covers the wisdom collected and lessons learnt along the way. SUBSCRIBE HERE:  @startupdiaries  FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW SABRI: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/frankgreeff_/ YouTube |  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_R7A2_3BHY_5xAiN6PeKA LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankgreeff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Michael Bronfman join the podcast to provide a masterclass on raising money for your startup. We cover everything from understanding if an equity partnership is right for you, to understanding valuations and the first steps to take when trying to raise money for your startup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy this conversations, I recommend you check out my first conversations with Sabri which was more focused on growing a business and marketing. 00:00 - Breaking The Mindset of Being Poor 10:58 - The Challenge of Balancing Business and Personal Life 21:02 - Overcoming Early Business Struggles 30:21 - The Impact of Choosing the Right Life Partner 39:58 - Maintaining Effective Communication in Relationships 48:57 - Attracting Talent: Balancing Compensation and Culture 57:47 - The Future of Business with AI 01:04:16 - Adapting to Technological Changes in Business 01:10:28 - Sabri's Investing Philosophy 01:20:40 - Closing Thoughts and Future Perspectives SUBSCRIBE HERE:  @startupdiaries  FOLLOW KYLE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW SABRI: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sabrisuby YouTube |  @SabriSubyOfficial  FOLLOW KING KONG: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kingkong.com.au https://kingkong.co/au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle shares the mic with Laura Parr. Laura is the Senior Strategy and Insights Manager at Google. Her work includes through market research, strategic analysis and analytical modelling, translating data into actionable insights and crafting narratives that drive better decision making and business outcomes. This episode unpacks the frameworks used at Google to transform data into compelling insights to make better business decisions. Looking To Build Your Personal brand? Get 50% Off Your First Content Booking With Pivotal Conversations ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME SUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @startupdiaries   FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa... TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: FOLLOW LAURA: LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraparr/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle shares the mic with Aaron Smith. Aaron is an award-winning fitness innovator and entrepreneur and also the founder of Pilates franchise KX Pilates. With now over 110 locations globally, Aaron shares his startup story from starting 20k in debt, to now generating over 20 million dollars in revenue. In this episode Kyle & Aaron discuss how KX Pilates launched, what went well, what didn't and how they have grown to 110 location globally. 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour... SUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @startupdiaries   FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa... TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: FOLLOW AARON: LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronsmithkx/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ajs_kx/ KX PILATES: https://www.instagram.com/kxpilates/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Bell shares how to grow your business with no working capital behind you. LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON SPOTIFY: https://spotify.link/Cg36rsf8DDb LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEdls4aXm6c&feature=youtu.be FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW NICK: LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbellentrepreneur/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle shares the mic with Tristan Sternson. Tristan has a unique story, experiencing a near death experience which fuelled him to reach his potential in life. Tristan is an Australian tech industry pioneer and CEO of multi-award-winning company, ARQ Group. ARQ is one of Australia's leading providers of digital and tech services, with a client base spanning Government, enterprise organisations, with more than half of Australia's top 20 ASX-listed companies. 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour... USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @startupdiaries   FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa... TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: FOLLOW TRISTAN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristansternson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle shares the mic with Harley Booth. Harley is the founder of South St the label, building it into a multi million dollar fashion label with stores at Chadstone shopping centre, pacific fair and now London. In this episode, Kyle & Harley discuss the companies growth, the challenges that come from launching a retail store internationally, and life as a parent running a business. 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour... USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @startupdiaries   FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa... TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW HARLEY : https://www.instagram.com/haarleyrae/ FOLLOW SOUTH ST: https://www.instagram.com/south.st/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobi Pearce, the Co-Founder of SWEAT reveals the number one reason why business's struggle to grow through his own experience in a high growth startup. LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781&nd=1 LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aIJEd_oNr7k FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW TOBI: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/tobi_pearce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out why Mark Ritson, brand founder and a consultant for some of the most recognised brands think that Gary Vee's marketing tactics are wrong and why education is crucial to proper marketing leverage. LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781&nd=1 LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Q03HbsI1c38 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW MARK: LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/markritson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisandro and Benn, explain the evolution of Elite Eleven and the break through they had once they expanded into women's apparel. They deep dive into their secrets to success, including advice for someone wanting to make their first $1,000,000 in business. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4W9BidQbws LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781&nd=1 FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW ELITE ELEVEN: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/eliteelevensporting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's lesson is with Gee'd Up Co on their no ego approach to building success. The streetwear brand has grown at an unprecedented rate and is now considered the largest streetwear brand in Australia. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45mgh_A0HOc&t=40s LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781&nd=1 FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW GEEDUP: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/geedupco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle explores the inception and growth of Funday Sweets. Founder, Daniel Kitay delves into his personal journey, the challenges of creating a healthier lolly alternative, and the brand's evolution amidst the COVID era. From humble beginnings to managing teams across the globe, this episode unpicks the determination behind Funday Sweets' success. [00:00 - 05:00] Introduction to the podcast and the founder's first encounter with Funday Sweets. [05:01 - 10:00] The founder's professional background, the inspiration behind starting Funday Sweets, and the challenges faced in the initial stages. [10:01 - 15:00] The importance of a strong online presence and the creation of the Funday Sweets website. [15:01 - 20:00] The founder's perspective on making strategic decisions for the business, even if they come at a short-term cost. [20:01 - 25:00] The growth of Funday Sweets, challenges of scaling, managing remote teams, and the importance of having adequate stock to meet customer demands. 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW DANIEL: LINKEDIN | https://au.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kitay FOLLOW FUNDAY SWEETS: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/fundaysweets/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kyle on Startup Diaries as he sits down with Sabri Suby discussing how he launched King Kong with $0. Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781&nd=1 Watch The Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BV-bvpgpGBM Sabri's Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/sabrisuby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kyle on Startup Diaries as he unpicks the formula of scaling to 9 figures with Frank Body Founder Jess Hatzis. Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KNEQI0hPF408VcRKWgCAn?si=tFKm-iAlTJyKIii4gHJ6JQ Watch The Full Episode on YouTube: Jess's Instagram: https://instagram.com/jess_hatzis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Startup Diaries Kyle sits down with Athan Didaskalou co-founder of July, a brand that has revolutionised travel with innovative luggage products. He and his business partner, Richard, have combined their unique strengths to create a brand that resonates with their customers. We delve into the journey of a start-up that has brought a fresh wave of innovation to an industry that was in dire need of it. This episode provides valuable insights into the journey of a start-up, the importance of innovation, and the role of customer experience in building a successful brand. 1:00 - The start-up story, how the idea came about, and the dynamics between Ethan and his co-founder, Richard. How having different strengths complement business partners. 13:00 - The importance of fashion and colour in their product design. How fashion trends and personal style can influence travel accessories and outfits. 44:00 - The value of mentorship and learning from others. The importance of testing strategies, learning from experiences, and seeking advice from others. 16:00 - The challenges faced in the early days of the start-up, including funding and product launch strategies. 35:00 - The importance of every customer touchpoint in building trust with the brand. The role of customer service and the need to invest in customer experience. 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW ATHAN: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/athand FOLLOW JULY: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/july Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Clay and Nathan from Sway digital sit down with Kyle to discuss the art of scaling ecommerce brands from 20k to 100k months. Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 01:20 - Where to Start?! 07:26 - The Ad Equation 17:34 - How to Scale Ad Spend and Stock On Hand Simultaneously  BOOK THE STUDIO: 50% OFF YOUR FIRST SESSION:  ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE:  BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour...  USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST:  INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa...  TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations  FOLLOW KYLE:  INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW SWAY DIGITAL:  INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/swaydigitalagency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kyle on Startup Diaries as he interviews the extraordinary Nick Bell, Founder of First Page, Removify, and so much more! Get ready for a deep dive into Nick's insights on profitability strategies, cash flow management, fostering a thriving company culture, attracting top talent, making tough decisions, unraveling the world of cryptocurrency, and more! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52w0T11dff9fh3BGvYkE2X?si=S42tED5aQFKMIOTEuyM1bw Watch The Full Episode Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/r8C7ngEX6o8 Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbellau/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Clay and Nathan to chat about all things ecommerce, customer psychology, how to ensure your customer experience is fluent and how to maximise your website for conversions. Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 01:05 - The Customer Phycology  05:50 - How Your Website Impacts Conversions 10:51 - Social Proof and the Part it Plays in the Customer Journey 17:01 - Hooking a Customer BOOK THE STUDIO: 50% OFF YOUR FIRST SESSION:  ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE:  BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour...  USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST:  INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa...  TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations  FOLLOW KYLE:  INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW SWAY DIGITAL:  INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/swaydigitalagency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Georgia, the inspiring entrepreneur who revolutionised the oral care industry with her innovative approach to toothpaste. As the Founder of Gem, she saw a gap in the market for natural and effective toothpaste that looked good too. Despite facing challenges, Georgia's strategic thinking and determination made her business thrive. She's a true inspiration to those who want to achieve success in their own ventures. Watch her story now and get inspired to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r0tSUV7Yx9BldPl0ujqlk?si=Ag4EqObfS2qX1aN4vgBPjA Watch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/8igqz5mn0Zs Georgia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgia.danos/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Clay and Nathan from Sway digital to chat everything marketing, building a digital presence and scaling ecommerce brands. The boys from Sway bring their experience in scaling brands past 200k months.  Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 01:40 - Keeping your marketing tactics up to date 03:30 - Getting your business off the ground 08:50 - Unique selling points 18:20 - Understanding the gaps in the market 25:09 - Understanding the numbers in your business BOOK THE STUDIO: 50% OFF YOUR FIRST SESSION:  ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE:  BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour...  USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST:  INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa...  TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations  FOLLOW KYLE:  INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW SWAY DIGITAL:  INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/swaydigitalagency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on Startup Diaries as Kyle interviews Danny Chiha, owner of Kelly Partner Northern Beaches accounting firm. Tune in for valuable insights on business structuring for long-term success, the drawbacks of sole trader & partnership models, the significance of long-term goal alignment, seeking professional advice, and more!  Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r0tSUV7Yx9BldPl0ujqlk?si=wmtb08seQAyLDoJF0h3WCA Watch The Full Episode Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/2eg47LLiqzA Danny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny_chiha/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this week's thrilling installment of Startup Diaries as Kyle sits down with Blake Micola, the visionary Founder and Managing Director of GMS™ & GMS™ Creative. Blake unveils the raw challenges of startup growth, shares invaluable insights on how to navigate working full time in your business, reveals the first crucial hire every startup must make, exposes the truth about the future of social media, delves into the exciting future of advertising, and much, much more! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Di08hXbZRH5dMeZAXSBrN Watch The Full Episode Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/QjZHIerE3zE Blake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmicola/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle sits down with Amal Wakim, Co-Founder and CEO of Equalution. Amal uncovers the secrets to scaling your business growth by harnessing the power of data-driven decisions! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3z0j0R3y7ume51WRnf52qs?si=Z8EEJvHGRjmMgYtC_BrcBw Watch The Full Episode Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/0mVdGd1PNsA Amal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amal.wakim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Effie Kats, the Founder of Effie Kats Official and Co-Founder of Bayse, has had the likes of Kendall and Kylie Jenner wearing her clothing regularly. Effie reveals how you can skyrocket your e-commerce profits with social media mastery! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51Rqu09RTIJnoChRYJ2jjq?si=MJ1L0IRCTFOR55f-aNpBNw Watch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Siy4HqJTWmo Effie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effiekats

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle reveals his 5 key takeaways from April and the Startup Diaries private networking community... Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor

Laura and Dave, the Co-Founders of Bali Body on their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen to this lesson for some golden nuggets for starting your own business! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MNkhk1KxNM8ngg6ih8esn?si=WQuOLHskTX-H2V2Hwjvy0g Watch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/rUTDH-hXCUI Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folski Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveoost

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Dalton Henshaw, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BULLFROG. Within 2 years, Dalton has grown his team to a remarkable 42 employees, most recently being awarded B and T Australia's 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur of the Year. Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 02:37 - The Importance of Self-Reflection and Acknowledging Moments of Impact 08:54 - Advice to Young Entrepreneurs - Focus on Doing Less BUT Better 13:46 - The Importance of Focus in Building a Successful Business 16:39 - Recognising Burnout and the Importance of Self-Care 24:41 - The Power of Seeking Help and Building a Support System 27:39 - Importance of Vulnerability in Building Connections and Trust 32:24 - Building a Brand During COVID - Lessons Learned 39:20 - The Power of a Clear Brand Message and Investing in People First 41:35 - The Story Behind the Name Bullfrog 44:45 - Creating a Vision, Values, and Framework for a Successful Business 52:43 - The Role of People in Driving Growth and Success in the Agency Industry 54:34 - Importance of Setting Clear Objectives and Values for Your Business 55:55 - Importance of Building a Great Team and Investing in Employee Growth 57:15 - Depth Over Distance: Building a Vision and Caring Deeply About It 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW DALTON: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/dalthenshaw

YKTR Founder, Isaac John, From NRL Player to Business Mogul, reveals the future of AI and if your business is ready for the future! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7u8eDMWk7Fk9O4r2b7dAF6?si=wi9r5mxBTuWR7W5OyfWCnQ Watch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/_XlNoxPpFc8 Isaac John Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iice_

Meet Elyse Collat: Ecommerce pro and pet adventure business Founder turned Head of Ecommerce at Thank You and Frank Green. Discover how her new venture, Wild Thing Ecommerce, simplifies the digital jungle for aspiring entrepreneurs! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 05:11 - Leveraging Ecommerce Leadership for Business Growth 09:41 - Why Your Business Needs a Strong Ecommerce Team 14:09 - Unlocking Ecommerce Success for Your Business in Today's Market 22:32 - How to Discover the Perfect Niche for Your Brand 25:30 - The 4 Ps of Ecommerce: Problem, People, Product, Profit for Business Owners 34:12 - Captivating Your Audience and Establishing Unique Positioning for Your Brand 37:08 - Mastering Pricing Strategies for Higher Profits in Ecommerce 44:50 - Expert Tips on Pricing Strategies for Business Owners in Ecommerce 48:09 - Key Factors to Consider for Shipping Costs in Your Ecommerce Business 54:16 - Embracing Failure as a Business Owner in the Ecommerce World 58:39 - Essential Traits for Ecommerce Success 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW ELYSE: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildthingecommerce

Mark Ritson, the Founder of Marketing Week Mini MBA and global brand consultant for Louis Vuitton, Westpac, Sephora, Dom Perignon, Hennessy, Flight Centre and MANY more, on which marketing tactics to focus on in your startup. Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1480LW2gAzlLd2nqnCtlaR?si=72nFdRpnSMuPYQ94yKJyJg Mark Ritson Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markritson Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q03HbsI1c38

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Danny Chiha. Danny is the owner of accounting firm Kelly Partner Northern Beaches. On today's episode, Danny and Kyle discuss the importance of proper business structuring for long-term success, the disadvantages of sole trader and partnership structures, the importance of considering long-term goals and seeking professional advice when making decisions and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 01:15 - Why a Great Accountant Matters 04:00 - Choosing the Right Business Entity: A Comprehensive Guide 11:22 - Business Structure & Planning Essentials for Entrepreneurs 13:03 - Safeguard Your Ideas: Intellectual Property Protection Tips 17:10 - Employee Motivation: Leverage Equity Incentives Effectively 21:20 - Building a Solid Business Model from Scratch 25:00 - Mastering Distributions, Personal Finance & Holding Companies 31:42 - Unleash Wealth Creation: Compound Interest & Mindset Secrets 35:55 - Key to Success: Optimal Business Structures for Operations & Wealth Building 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW DANNY: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/danny_chiha FOLLOW KELLY+PARTNERS NORTHERN BEACHES: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/kellypartnersnorthernbeaches FREE DISCOVERY SESSION | northernbeaches@kellypartners.com.au

Meet Georgia, the inspiring entrepreneur who revolutionised the oral care industry with her innovative approach to toothpaste. As the Founder of Gem, she saw a gap in the market for natural and effective toothpaste that looked good too. Despite facing challenges, Georgia's strategic thinking and determination made her business thrive. She's a true inspiration to those who want to achieve success in their own ventures. Watch her story now and get inspired to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 00:45 - Gem's Origin Story: Breaking Into the Personal Care Industry 04:00 - Achieving Legitimacy and Credibility in a Competitive Market 00:05:31 - The Importance of Nailing Formulation and Packaging for Success 09:52 - Dominate the Competition: Key Strategies for Success 13:42 - Unit Economics Mastery: Boost Your Profits 19:17 - Picking the Winning Business Model for Growth 24:31 - Striking the Balance: Premium Quality Meets Accessibility 29:30 - Hire Smart: Know Your Business Inside Out 38:42 - Fuel Your Brand with Passion and Drive for Success 43:17 - Overcoming Scaling Challenges and Building a Powerful Leadership Team 51:52 - Embrace Your Achievements: Celebrating Growth and Progress 52:25 - Reflection and Perspective: Essential Tools for Long-Term Success 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW GEORGIA: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/georgia.danos

Elle Roseby, the Managing Director Of Country Road Group has played a huge role in Australia's fashion industry, working in organisations including, Myer, Sportsgirl and Supre. Elle Roseby is the epitome of a great leader. Someone who inspires, motivates, listens and truely cares.  Listen to Elle Roseby as she shares her perspective on leadership and whether it is a skill that can be learned. Gain insights and deeper understanding on this topic by tuning in to her lesson. Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FBSIT8bKjTg4gUCF08Car?si=nxk98iIsR5C8_XAE5xSPvQ Elle Roseby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elleroseby Elle Roseby Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-roseby Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/MfNZkGfIJhg

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Danny Chiha. Danny is the owner of accounting firm Kelly Partner Northern Beaches. On today's episode, Danny and Kyle discuss the importance of budgeting and forecasting for businesses. Learn about breaking down revenue, involving your team, forecasting expenses, and measuring marketing success. Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 00:00 - Intro: Why Budgeting & Forecasting Matter for Success 02:41 - Budgeting vs. Forecasting: Key Differences Explained 05:06 - Decoding Revenue & Essential Inputs for Growth 10:06 - Leakage & Efficiency: What You Need to Know 13:25 - How to Forecast Overhead Expenses & Operations 15:47 - Unlock Marketing Efficiency with Cost Analysis 21:03 - Marketing vs. Sales Metrics: Measuring the Right Way 21:47- Engaging Your Team in the Budgeting Process 25:01 - The Power of Leadership for Business Expansion 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW DANNY: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/danny_chiha FOLLOW KELLY+PARTNERS NORTHERN BEACHES: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/kellypartnersnorthernbeaches FREE DISCOVERY SESSION | northernbeaches@kellypartners.com.au

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Amal Wakim, Co-Founder and CEO of Equalution. Amal discusses how she turned an idea, once earning $240 a week into a multi-million dollar empire who is listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30. Amal shares valuable insights on launching a successful business, the importance of data-driven decisions, introducing game-changing affordable solutions, navigating the idea-to-validation process, secrets to sustainable growth and the power of a strong social presence. Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 08:25 - Launching Your Business: Expert Tips for Success 11:22 - Leveraging Data-Driven Decisions for Business Growth 14:57 - Introducing Affordable Solutions: A Game Changer 18:36 - From Idea to MVP to Validation: The Complete Process 25:12 - Making Smarter Business Decisions through Data-Driven Insights 31:59 - Mastering Hiring and Employment for a Thriving Business 34:49 - Prioritising Culture Fit and Innovation in Hiring 40:05 - The Art of Swift Firing: Protecting Your Business Culture 43:33 - Scaling Up: Staying Competitive and Trusting Your Instincts 45:02 - Unlocking the Secrets to Sustainable Business Growth 46:06 - Funding's Role in Fueling Business Expansion 51:43 - Navigating Entrepreneurship's Emotional Landscape 56:03 - Overcoming Entrepreneurial Challenges: Strategies for Success 56:38 - Resilience and Discipline: Essential Traits for Entrepreneurs 57:11 - Equalution: The Power of a Strong Social Presence 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW AMAL: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/amal.wakim

Chelsea Pottenger Founder of EQ Minds and Author of The Mindful High Performer, is responsible for helping brands such as eBay, Google, Telstra and CBA improve mental health in the workplace and find a better balance for their employees. Chelsea shares valuable insights on how to build an exceptional workplace culture that empowers employees to thrive and love what they do. With years of experience, she understands the importance of creating an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and supported.   Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39C5LUkXAWL2U9rynq2jTs?si=sj4lblSnQJy_Q7_gA-erww Chelsea Pottenger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseapottengerofficial Chelsea Pottenger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseapottenger Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/hG6ZZ6XDRdA

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Danny Chiha. Danny is the owner of accounting firm Kelly Partner Northern Beaches. On today's episode, Danny and Kyle discuss the importance of pricing, how to price correctly and how understanding the science of unit economics can be the difference between your business thriving or just surviving. Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 01:01 - Service VS Product Businesses 03:03 - This Will Make Or Break Your Business 10:30 - The Consequence Of Increasing Prices 12:00 - This Is The Answer To All Your Problems In Business 17:50 - Making Tough Decisions for Business Success 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW DANNY: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/danny_chiha FOLLOW KELLY+PARTNERS NORTHERN BEACHES: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/kellypartnersnorthernbeaches FREE DISCOVERY SESSION | northernbeaches@kellypartners.com.au

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Nick Bell, Founder of First Page and Removify and much more! Nick dropped out of university with 0 staff in 2008 to now 1400 and growing with no capital raised. He turned $300 in start-up capital into $300 million and being listed on the AFR Young Rich List 5 years straight. Nick reveals a wide range of topics related to navigating challenges and opportunities in business, including strategies for profitability, managing cash flow, building a strong company culture, attracting top talent, making tough decisions, understanding the future of cryptocurrency and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 00:48 - Surviving the Next Market Crash: Tips for Startups 04:04 - Strategies for Profitability in Business 09:49 - Business Growth Strategies for a Volatile Market 12:45 - Staying Strong in Tough Economic Times: Backing Yourself 15:43 - Making Tough Decisions for Business Success 22:14 - Building a Strong Company Culture: Holding Employees Accountable 23:20 - Lessons from the Success of Elon Musk 24:29 - Tips for Making Difficult Business Decisions 32:44 - Finding and Attracting Top Talent During COVID-19 34:14 - Keeping Your Business Finances Afloat: Managing Cash Flow 39:17 - Effective Sales Strategies in a Challenging Market 43:00 - Smart Investment Strategies for Uncertain Times 44:31 - Investment Tips for Business Owners 46:01 - Understanding the Future of Cryptocurrency 48:26 - Maximising Cash Flow for Business Success: Importance of Collections 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW NICK: LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbellentrepreneur

Davie Fogarty dropped out of university to then go on to make over $200,000,000 a year. Davie said it took more than a dozen "failed" business ideas before he struck gold back in 2018 when he was only 23 years old. Discover the transformative power of AI to drive business growth in 2023 with actionable insights from Davie.   Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cIvMFBugaljv26ZuuzEZa?si=-dJRHrcETcCJmeXuhqiPGQ Davie Fogarty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviefogarty Davie Fogarty Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviefogarty Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/G5Mq22iUhQg

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle discusses the vision for Startup Diaries, and the content you can look forward to in 2023.   Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations   50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME   GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25   SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ   LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840   FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations   FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle discusses the vision for Startup Diaries, and the content you can look forward to in 2023. Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast USE CODE: PIVOTAL25 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Blake Micola, Founder and Managing Director of GMS™ & GMS™ Creative. Blake started his advertising agency in 2016, and has helped scale 300+ businesses, achieving ROI's as high as 30x across multiple industries around the globe. Blake reveals the real challenges of startup growth, how to work full time in your business, the first hire every startup must make, the truth about the future of social media revealed, the future of advertising and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 1:57 - The Inspiring Startup Journey of Blake 9:25 - The Real Challenges of Startup Growth: What You Need To Know! 14:33 - Want To Work Full-Time In Your Business? Here's How To Transition Smoothly! 16:10 - The First Hire Every Startup Must Make: Secrets To Success Revealed! 30:25 - Mastering Marketing: Essential Activities You Should Be Doing NOW! 34:25 - Is Facebook Dead? The Truth About The Future Of Social Media Revealed! 40:42 - How To Generate Leads Like A Pro: Strategies That Really Work! 49:46 - The Future Of Advertising: What You Need To Know To Stay Ahead Of The Game! 1:35:00 - Priceless Advice For Your Younger Self: A Must-See For Every Aspiring Entrepreneur! GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast  SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW BLAKE: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/bmicola 

From NRL Player to Business Mogul: Isaac John's Incredible Journey from the Field to Founding YKTR Sports! Isaac reveals Why YKTR Staff Left, The Do's and Don'ts of Being a Manager, The Future of Business, Surviving Employee Turnover, The Most Important Trait Every Founder Needs to Succeed and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 0:00 - You Won't Believe What Happened Next! 4:20 - Why YKTR Staff Left: Truth Revealed! 6:45 - Inside Look: How Isaac Built His Dream Team 9:25 - Level Up Your Team with These Tips! 11:50 - From Boss to Buddy: The Do's and Don'ts of Being a Manager! 14:55 - Business Breakthrough: Isaac's Top Lessons Learnt Revealed! 20:15 - Mental Health and Business: Surviving Tough Times and Thriving! 29:10 - Future Plans Unveiled: What's Next for YKTR? 39:56 - AI Takes Over: Is Your Business Ready for the Future? 53:41 - Content and Commerce: The Future of Business! 1:04:50 - Isaac's Startup Story: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly! 1:07:20 - Surviving Employee Turnover: Expert Advice to Keep Your Business Thriving! 1:09:02 - The Most Important Trait Every Founder Needs to Succeed! GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast  SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840 FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW ISAAC: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/iice_