
Startup Diaries
Startup Diaries hosted by Pivotal Conversations & Kyle Traynor shares the stories of successful founders and all the valuable lessons they learnt along the way.
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Feb 14, 2022 • 60min
Startup EP 24: Tedthetics On Becoming a Full Time Content Creator In 2022
"And you can't change my mind" - @tedsthetics With over 200,000 followers on TikTok and over 90,000 followers on Instagram, Teddy has created a personal brand which truly captivates his audience. Teddy and Kyle discuss all things content creation, fatherhood, business and everything in between. 0:00 - About Teddy 7:31 - Data To Track As a Content Creator 10:20 - Teddy's Content Creation Process 12:20 - Life As a Full-Time Content Creator 18:40 - The Key To Being a Successful Content Creator 22:35 - How To Make Money Being a Content Creator 25:45 - Opportunities As a Content Creator 33:20 - Are You Under Selling Yourself? 35:48 - Who Is Rachid? 40:25 - Fatherhood Challenges As An Entrepreneur 46:40 - Quickfire SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW TEDDY: TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@tedsthetics INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/tedsthetics SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2022 • 59min
Startup EP 23: Bringing Some Of The Biggest Talent In The World To Australia Including Kobe Bryant
Such a great conversation! The Hour Group sits down with Kyle to discuss the entertainment industry, their unforgettable live experiences and brining unbelievable talent including Kobe Byrant and Tyga to Australia. They take us through their journeys through entrepreneurship, lessons they have learnt and dealings within the entertainment industry. SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW BRAYDEN: https://www.instagram.com/brayden_cooke_ SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2022 • 1h 13min
Investors Podcast EP 22: Why Bitcoin Crashed & Are We Heading For A Recession?
Why did bitcoin crash? Are we heading for a recession? The boys are back with the first ever episode of the Crypto show. They discuss bitcoins price, whats happening in the Crypto space, things to look at from a research perspective, investment strategies and they interests and projects within the space! SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW BRAYDEN: https://www.instagram.com/brayden_cooke_ SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022 • 54min
Startup EP 22: Balancing A Multimillion-Dollar Business & Fatherhood Ft Sam Wood
In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with 28 By Sam Wood's Founder Sam Wood, to discuss his journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Sam takes us through all things life, fatherhood and business. Oh and all his mistakes and learnings made along the way. 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW SAM: https://www.instagram.com/samjameswood SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2022 • 53min
Startup EP 21: The Realities Of Owning A Clothing Label: Front Runner Ft Tim Hanly
In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Front Runner's Director Tim Hanly, to discuss his journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Tim takes us through the behind the scenes of creating a fashion label, the highs and lows and the evolution of Front Runner. Comment who you want to see on the podcast next! 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW TIM: https://www.instagram.com/timmhanly/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2022 • 52min
Startup EP 20: Building A Multimillion-Dollar Nutrition Empire: Equalution Ft Jade Spooner
In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Equalution and WeTrained Co-Founder Jade Spooner, to discuss her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, creating a multimillion-dollar empire and the release of her new tech venture; WeTrained. Comment who you want to see on the podcast next! LISTEN ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIut6UUkQp-xI6YOs8SvWQ PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversations TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW JADE: https://instagram.com/jadespooner SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2022 • 37min
Startup EP 19: Building a Business as a Professional Athlete Ft Tom Mitchell
In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Brownlow medalist Tom Mitchell from the Hawthorn Football Club, to discuss the launch of his new app; Ball Magnets. Tom explains the process he took to start his own business, and the lessons he has so far learnt. Tom and Kyle deep dive into women in AFL, and how they are paving the way for future generations. Instagram: @pivotalconversationspodcast @kylertraynor @tommitchell6 @ballmagnets TikTok: @pivotalconversations YouTube: https://youtu.be/v6YsrUXYIVg 0.00 - Introduction 2.20 - What is Ball Magnets? 9.20 - The Process of Starting Ball Magnets 13.55 - Tom's Lessons Learnt In Business 16.42 - AFLW 21.55 - Life After AFL 25.35 - Coming into AFL as a Young Kid 28.40 - Quick Fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 1min
Startup EP 18: Project Startup - The Pad Bros Vision
In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Pad Bros owners Ray and Leo, to discuss their why. Pad Bros will be joining us on our first ever season of Project Startup launching on the 19th January, where we give you an uncensored look into what it takes to truely bring a product to life. Kyle sits down with Ray and Leo, to give you an introduction to Project Startup. Project Startup is a behind the scenes look at taking your project from 0 to 1. Every challenge, every victory, every session, every argument will be captured. This episode is an introduction which will take you through the product and business that is Pad Bros, the vision and a behind the scenes of Ray and Leo's journey. Instagram: @pivotalconversationspodcast @kylertraynor @pad.bros @ray.train @leotaliu_fitness @kylertraynor TikTok: @pivotalconversations YouTube: https://youtu.be/v6YsrUXYIVg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2021 • 1h 37min
Investors Podcast EP 21 PART 2: The Crypto Interview Of The Year
The biggest Investors episode of the year! This is part two of a two part mini series. In this weeks episode of the Investors Podcast, Kyle and Brayden break down @Robert Breedlove interview with Raoul Pal, "The Ultimate Macro Framework" on the What is Money show. The interview between Robert & Raoul is a journey through history unpacking all the major events that have lead us to where we are today as a society. This podcast is a breakdown and analysis of all the major discussion points in the interview broken down into simple discussions so you can understand Raoul's framework and use it to make informed decisions on how to navigate the future. Instagram: @pivotalconversationspodcast @kylertraynor @brayden_cooke_ @realvisiontv @raoulgmi.official__ TikTok: @pivotalconversations Original Interview: https://youtu.be/i9TXVjYBM3U Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 28min
Investors Podcast EP 21 PART 1: The Crypto Interview Of The Year
The biggest Investors episode of the year! This is part one of a two part mini series. In this weeks episode of the Investors Podcast, Kyle and Brayden break down @Robert Breedlove interview with Raoul Pal, "The Ultimate Macro Framework" on the What is Money show. The interview between Robert & Raoul is a journey through history unpacking all the major events that have lead us to where we are today as a society. This podcast is a breakdown and analysis of all the major discussion points in the interview broken down into simple discussions so you can understand Raoul's framework and use it to make informed decisions on how to navigate the future. Instagram: @pivotalconversationspodcast @kylertraynor @brayden_cooke_ @realvisiontv @raoulgmi.official__ TikTok: @pivotalconversations Original Interview: https://youtu.be/i9TXVjYBM3U 0:00 The Interview of the Year 7:56 WW1 & The German Hyperinflation 17:59 WW2 & The Baby Boomers 35:40 Demographics, The Demand Shock & Bretton Woods 55:16 Ragan, Thatcher & Unintended Consequences 1:14:43 The Collapse In Labour Force Participation Rate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices