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Aug 3, 2023 • 12min

Lesson: How to launch a business with $0

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=1Watch The Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BV-bvpgpGBMSabri’s Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/sabrisuby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 27, 2023 • 13min

Lesson: The Formula for Scaling to 9 Figures

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=7f04901f84b04e83Watch The Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j_hdaJGhESEJess's Instagram: https://instagram.com/jess_hatzis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 24, 2023 • 60min

Diary: How July Transformed a Boring Category (Luggage) Into a 22 Million Dollar Gold Mine

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/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 ATHAN:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/athandFOLLOW JULY:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/july Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 12, 2023 • 34min

Learn: Scaling Success - Supercharging Your Business from 20k to 100k Months

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 Conversations01:20 - Where to Start?!07:26 - The Ad Equation17:34 - 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/Yip9hyMEGET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour... USE CODE: PIVOTAL25LISTEN ON SPOTIFYLISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTSFOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa... TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW SWAY DIGITAL: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/swaydigitalagency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 6, 2023 • 15min

Lesson: Nick Bell - Decisive Moves: Mastering Tough Decisions in a Blink

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=S42tED5aQFKMIOTEuyM1bwWatch The Full Episode Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/r8C7ngEX6o8Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbellau/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 5, 2023 • 31min

Learn: The Conversion Code - Proven Strategies to Multiply Your Sales

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 Conversations01:05 - The Customer Phycology 05:50 - How Your Website Impacts Conversions10:51 - Social Proof and the Part it Plays in the Customer Journey17:01 - Hooking a CustomerBOOK THE STUDIO: 50% OFF YOUR FIRST SESSION: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyMEGET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour... USE CODE: PIVOTAL25LISTEN ON SPOTIFYLISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTSFOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa... TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW SWAY DIGITAL: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/swaydigitalagency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 29, 2023 • 15min

Lesson: Georgia Danos - Stand Out from the Crowd: Discover Your Unique Selling Point

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=Ag4EqObfS2qX1aN4vgBPjAWatch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/8igqz5mn0ZsGeorgia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgia.danos/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 28, 2023 • 49min

Learn: Marketing Mastery 101 - How To Build Your Marketing Strategy From Scratch

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 Conversations01:40 - Keeping your marketing tactics up to date03:30 - Getting your business off the ground08:50 - Unique selling points18:20 - Understanding the gaps in the market25:09 - Understanding the numbers in your businessBOOK THE STUDIO: 50% OFF YOUR FIRST SESSION: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyMEGET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_sour... USE CODE: PIVOTAL25LISTEN ON SPOTIFYLISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTSFOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa... TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW SWAY DIGITAL: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/swaydigitalagency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 15, 2023 • 15min

Lesson: Danny Chiha - Skyrocket Your Business: Mastering Gross Margins

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=wmtb08seQAyLDoJF0h3WCAWatch The Full Episode Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/2eg47LLiqzADanny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny_chiha/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 8, 2023 • 16min

Lesson: Blake Micola - Achieve More with Less: The Power of Delegating Tasks

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/3Di08hXbZRH5dMeZAXSBrNWatch The Full Episode Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/QjZHIerE3zEBlake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmicola/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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