Startup Diaries

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 ConversationsENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyMESUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @startupdiaries  FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa...TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW 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.Looking To Build Your Personal brand? Get 50% Off Your First Content Booking With Pivotal ConversationsENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyMESUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @startupdiaries  FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa...TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW KYLE:FOLLOW AARON:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronsmithkx/ 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/Cg36rsf8DDbLISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEdls4aXm6c&feature=youtu.beFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW 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/Yip9hyMEGET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE:BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour...USE CODE: PIVOTAL25SUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @startupdiaries  FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa...TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW 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/Yip9hyMEGET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE:BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour...USE CODE: PIVOTAL25SUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @startupdiaries  FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa...TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW 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=1LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aIJEd_oNr7kFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW 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=1LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Q03HbsI1c38FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversationsTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW 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=N4W9BidQbwsLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781&nd=1FOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW 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=40sLISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781&nd=1FOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW 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/Yip9hyMEGET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE:BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcastUSE CODE: PIVOTAL25SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQFOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversationsTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW DANIEL:LINKEDIN | https://au.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kitayFOLLOW FUNDAY SWEETS:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/fundaysweets/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices