
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 6, 2020 • 58min
Steel in the walls: Judgement - Charley Valher & WIll Wang
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/ This episode is apart of the "Steel in the walls" miniseries that is brought to you by EliteVitality. In this episode Kyle sits down for a conversation with Charley Valher & WIll Wang. Kyle, WIll & Charley discuss the importance of judgement, metrics and business optics in business and how the boys have used it to grow an extremely successful business'. Feel free to join our brand new facebook group that offers free business training for business owners across the globe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/565175820872285 The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and growing your business as a Personal Trainer. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes To find out more information about the service that EliteVitality offers for business owners, check out: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/the-program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2020 • 48min
Steel in the walls: Culture - Jamie Smith
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/ This episode is apart of the "Steel in the walls" miniseries that is brought to you by EliteVitality. In this episode Kyle sits down for a conversation with Jamie smith. Kyle and Jamie discuss the importance of culture in business and how it is playing a pivotal role in Jamie's business during the coronavirus crisis. Feel free to join our brand new Facebook group that offers free business training for business owners across the globe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/565175820872285 The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and growing your business as a Personal Trainer. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes To find out more information about the service that EliteVitality offers for business owners, check out: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/the-program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2020 • 1h 13min
Steel in the walls: Branding - Dr Jordan Shallow
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/ This episode is apart of the "Steel in the walls" miniseries that is brought to you by EliteVitality. In this episode Kyle sits down for a conversation with regular guest and friend Jordan Shallow. Kyle and Jordan discuss pillars pillar one of four within the "steel in the walls" miniseries; Branding. Right now there are a host of people trying to sell a bandaid to fix the problems we face as business owners during the coronavirus pandemic, this series is a fight against those. Todays episode has greater importance when first recorded amongst the growing concern and hysteria around the coronavirus. In this episode some of my favourite topics are: Branding is starts with your reputation The importance of your brand when crisis hits The two key tips to creating a strong brand Feel free to join our brand new facebook group that offers free business training for business owners across the globe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/565175820872285 The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and growing your business as a Personal Trainer. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes To find out more information about the service that EliteVitality offers for business owners, check out: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/the-program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2020 • 38min
Brayden Cooke: A lesson on personal wealth at a time when it really maters; a pandemic part 2
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/ In this episode Kyle continues his conversation with Brayden cooke. Brayden is a self made investor who has built a portfolio that has allowed him to ultimately retire at a young age and better yet chase business opportunities with maximum freedom. This episode has greater importance when first recorded amongst the growing concern and hysteria around the coronavirus. The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and growing your business as a Personal Trainer. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes To find out more information about the service that EliteVitality offers for business owners, check out: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/the-program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2020 • 35min
Brayden Cooke: A lesson on personal wealth at a time when it really matters; a pandemic
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/ In this episode Kyle sits down for a conversation with Brayden cooke. Brayden is a self made investor who has built a portfolio that has allowed him to ultimately retire at a young age and better yet chase business opportunities with maximum freedom. Todays episode has greater importance when first recorded amongst the growing concern and hysteria around the coronavirus. In this episode some of my favourite topics are: Why your money should be working for you How money integrates with happiness Mindfulness plays a huge role judgment and judgement plays a huge role in wealth creation The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and growing your business as a Personal Trainer. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes To find out more information about the service that EliteVitality offers for business owners, check out: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/the-program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2020 • 54min
Luke Tulloch: Learning & Productivity hacks for business owners
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/ In this episode Kyle sits down for a conversation with Luke Tulloch. Luke is an educator, online coach, podcaster. In this episode Luke and Kyle have a conversation about Luke's upcoming travel which leads them to dive deep into hacks for greater learning and productivity as a business owner. Some of the biggest learnings out of this podcast were - Luke's top strategies for productivity - Luke's top 2 hacks for retaining more knowledge - How to increase digestibility on social media for greater engagement Be sure to check out Luke on instagram @_luketulloch The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and growing your business as a Personal Trainer. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes To find out more information about the service that EliteVitality offers for business owners, check out: https://www.elitevitalitymastery.net/the-program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2020 • 57min
Fool proofing your finance
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching: elitevitalitymastery.net The PT Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to becoming a better coach and better business owner. World class experts, workshops and 1 on 1 coaching to equip you with the tools to have success as a business owner for the rest of your life. In this episode Kyle sits down with co-host Rhys Livingstone to discuss the topic of financial literacy as a business owner. Kyle & Rhys look at their two biggest money mistakes and break down the lessons that were learnt throughout those experiences. Check out Kyle, Rhys & Elitevitality on Instagram at @kylertraynor @lionstonephysiques & @elitevitalitymastery. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2020 • 1h 7min
Ben Pakulski: The real principles of success
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality. In this episode Kyle sits down for a conversation with Ben Pakulski. Ben is an ex professional bodybuilder, educator, mentor, yogi and podcaster. In this episode Ben and Kyle have a conversation about living your greatest life, our views on spirituality and its role in success and fulfillment. Some of my biggest learnings i had in this podcast were: Bens trilogy for living as your highest self The only path to success is in the process How to overcome negative associations with emotion Be sure to check out Ben on instagram @bpakfitness The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and growing your business as a Personal Trainer. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2020 • 56min
Branding Creates Strategy
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching: elitevitalitymastery.net The PT Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to becoming a better coach and better business owner. World class experts, workshops and 1 on 1 coaching to equip you with the tools to have success as a business owner for the rest of your life. In this episode Kyle sits down with co-host Rhys Livingstone to discuss branding and specifically the role it playing in business strategy. Check out Kyle, Rhys & Elitevitality on Instagram at @kylertraynor @lionstonephysiques & @elitevitalitymastery. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2020 • 53min
Jordan Shallow: Are you here to stay?
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality. In this episode Kyle sits down with Jordan Shallow, Jordan is a chiropractor, powerlifter, educator with a unique Birdseye view of his now termed “applied biomechanics”. Jordan is changing the game when it comes to movement, exercise selection & programming through an integrated approach of his core principles: mobility, stability & strength. In this episode Jordan and Kyle have a conversation about what it takes to have long term success in business. Be sure to check out Jordan @the_muscle_doc The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and growing your business as a Personal Trainer. Be sure to never miss an episode of Pivotal Conversations by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. If you like the episode please share it, and don’t forget to leave us a review and 5-star rating on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices