
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

Jan 15, 2020 • 1h 46min
Holly Sinclair: head butting walls and taking on the world
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The PT Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 16 world class experts, workshops every 60 days 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 women’s health leader & natural therapist Holly Sinclair. Holly is the founder of The Women Series which is a subscription based business for women. In this episode Holly & Kyle discuss Holly’s journey so far in the health and fitness industry, the struggles that come with running a business and the psychological principles that partner them. You can check Holly out on Instagram at @thewomenseries. 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

Jan 8, 2020 • 1h 6min
Defeating Instant gratification
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The PT Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 16 world class experts, workshops every 60 days 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 their plans for 2020, the problem that is instant gratification and how mindfulness can help you defeat it. 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

Jan 3, 2020 • 59min
Jason Mallia: Kill, or be killed
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The PT Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 16 world class experts, workshops every 60 days 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 gym owner & aspiring olympic athlete Jason Mallia. Jason is the co-owner of Crew Fitness & Performance which is one of the premiere group training facilities in Melbourne. In this episode Jason & Kyle discuss Jason’s road to the olympics, what it was like building a gym during this period and the philosophies he lives by to be successful in all the avenues within his life. Check out Jason on Instagram at kj Mallia and @_crewofficial. 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

Dec 10, 2019 • 59min
Jack Boon: Societies ideals, lifes challenges & the birth of Jungle HQ
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 12 world class experts, workshops every 60 days 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 gym owner and health and performance coach Jack Boon. Jack owns PT studio Jungle HQ which is one of the slickest facilities in Melbourne. In this episode Jack & Kyle discuss Jacks journey in the industry to date, building Jungle HQ and the ideals that society creates for us and in conjunction with the importance of living true to your own beliefs. Check out Jack on Instagram at @being.babs and @junglehq. 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

Nov 21, 2019 • 1h 10min
Jamie Smith - The power of culture
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 12 world class experts, workshops every 60 days and 1 on 1 coaching to equip you with the tools to have success as a Personal Trainer for the rest of your life. In this episode Kyle sits down with gym owner, strength and conditioning coach & all round great bloke Jamie Smith. Jamie owns Melbourne based gym Melbourne Strength Culture and has steered it to becoming one of Australia's premiere strength facilities. In this episode Kyle & Jamie discuss Jamie's journey in the industry, the power of culture and the rollercoaster ride that has become so much more than just a gym. Check out Jamie on Instagram at @j.smith.culture and @melbournestrengthculture 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-- Kyle Traynor-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2019 • 58min
Overwhelm in business & the time for money trap
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 12 world class experts, workshops every 60 days and 1 on 1 coaching to equip you with the tools to have success as a Personal Trainer for the rest of your life. In this episode Kyle sits down with new co host Rhys Livingstone. Rhys has recently joined EliteVitality as a coach within our PT mastery program. In this episode Kyle & Rhys discuss overwhelm & the time for money trap in business as a personal trainer/therapist. 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 -- Kyle Traynor-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2019 • 1h 7min
Ben Cant - Advice from your coaches coach
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 12 world class experts, workshops every 60 days and 1 on 1 coaching to equip you with the tools to have success as a Personal Trainer for the rest of your life. In this episode Kyle sits down with Ben Cant, Ben is one of Australia's most sought after coaches in both the bodybuilding and health optimisation sectors. Known as a coach of coaches, Ben combines a background of biochemistry with 8 years of in the trenches experience as a top coach to offer an elite & holistic service. Ben also is the creator and owner of ATAIN which offers education on advanced training and nutrition. In this episode we discuss Ben's journey in the industry, his unique role of coaching personal trainers, some business advice for PT's and the tribe mentalities. Check out Ben on Instagram @bennylifts 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-- Kyle Traynor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2019 • 1h 2min
Jake Carter - An episode for those suffering
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 12 world class experts, workshops every 60 days and 1 on 1 coaching to equip you with the tools to have success as a Personal Trainer for the rest of your life. In this episode Kyle sits down with Jake Carter, Jake is a world renowned coach who spends his time travelling the world presenting on the bleeding edge science of holistic health. Jake has a unique view on health which combines biochemistry, evolutionary biology & holistic psychology. In this episode we discuss the thoughts, suffering and mindfulness. 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

Oct 7, 2019 • 1h 3min
Rawdon Dubois - Business insights from Australia’s top physique coach
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 12 world class experts, workshops every 60 days and 1 on 1 coaching to equip you with the tools to have success as a Personal Trainer for the rest of your life. In this episode Kyle sits down with Rawdon Dubois, Rawdon is on of Australia’s top physique & competition preparation coaches who has a reputation for taking amateur athletes to the pro’s. Rawdon has dedicated his life to learning his craft and still to this day is always looking to better the physique’s of the athletes he puts up on stage, through up skilling with world renowned experts from all over the globe. In this episode we discuss the success, failures and learning that Rawdon as experienced in his journey within the industry. Be sure to check out Rawdon @thesuboismethod 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

Sep 30, 2019 • 58min
Luke Tulloch - The Neuroscience and Process of Success
This episode of PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS is brought to you by EliteVitality Coaching:https://elitevitalitymastery.com/masteryapplication. The Mastery Program offers the most comprehensive long term solution to progressing your career and business as a Personal Trainer. 12 world class experts, workshops every 60 days and 1 on 1 coaching to equip you with the tools to have success as a Personal Trainer for the rest of your life. In this episode Kyle sits down with Luke Tulloch, Luke is a Neuroscientist, personal trainer, educator with a process orientated, science based approach to learning and achieving desired outcomes. Luke combines his knowledge of the brain & physiology to be one of Australia’s most renowned educators for the general population and also personal trainers. Luke has recently received reward for a large body of work in the industry, which is walking evidence that a process orientated perception can allow you to create an extremely successful career and also allow for better decisions as the by product of unconditional patience. In this episode we break down the neuroscience and process of success. Be sure to check out Luke @_luketulloch 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