Startup Diaries

Kyle sits down with Amal Wakim, Co-Founder and CEO of Equalution. Amal uncovers the secrets to scaling your business growth by harnessing the power of data-driven decisions!Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3z0j0R3y7ume51WRnf52qs?si=Z8EEJvHGRjmMgYtC_BrcBwWatch The Full Episode Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/0mVdGd1PNsAAmal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amal.wakim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Effie Kats, the Founder of Effie Kats Official and Co-Founder of Bayse, has had the likes of Kendall and Kylie Jenner wearing her clothing regularly. Effie reveals how you can skyrocket your e-commerce profits with social media mastery!Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51Rqu09RTIJnoChRYJ2jjq?si=MJ1L0IRCTFOR55f-aNpBNwWatch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Siy4HqJTWmoEffie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effiekats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle reveals his 5 key takeaways from April and the Startup Diaries private networking community...Produced by Pivotal ConversationsEdited by Pivotal Conversations50% 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-xI6YOs8SvWQLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversationsTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Dave, the Co-Founders of Bali Body on their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen to this lesson for some golden nuggets for starting your own business!Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MNkhk1KxNM8ngg6ih8esn?si=WQuOLHskTX-H2V2Hwjvy0gWatch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/rUTDH-hXCUILaura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folskiDave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daveoost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Dalton Henshaw, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BULLFROG.Within 2 years, Dalton has grown his team to a remarkable 42 employees, most recently being awarded B and T Australia's 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur of the Year.Produced by Pivotal ConversationsEdited by Pivotal Conversations02:37 - The Importance of Self-Reflection and Acknowledging Moments of Impact08:54 - Advice to Young Entrepreneurs - Focus on Doing Less BUT Better13:46 - The Importance of Focus in Building a Successful Business16:39 - Recognising Burnout and the Importance of Self-Care24:41 - The Power of Seeking Help and Building a Support System27:39 - Importance of Vulnerability in Building Connections and Trust32:24 - Building a Brand During COVID - Lessons Learned39:20 - The Power of a Clear Brand Message and Investing in People First41:35 - The Story Behind the Name Bullfrog44:45 - Creating a Vision, Values, and Framework for a Successful Business52:43 - The Role of People in Driving Growth and Success in the Agency Industry54:34 - Importance of Setting Clear Objectives and Values for Your Business55:55 - Importance of Building a Great Team and Investing in Employee Growth57:15 - Depth Over Distance: Building a Vision and Caring Deeply About It50% 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-xI6YOs8SvWQLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversationsTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW DALTON:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/dalthenshaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YKTR Founder, Isaac John, From NRL Player to Business Mogul, reveals the future of AI and if your business is ready for the future!Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7u8eDMWk7Fk9O4r2b7dAF6?si=wi9r5mxBTuWR7W5OyfWCnQWatch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/_XlNoxPpFc8Isaac John Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iice_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Elyse Collat: Ecommerce pro and pet adventure business Founder turned Head of Ecommerce at Thank You and Frank Green. Discover how her new venture, Wild Thing Ecommerce, simplifies the digital jungle for aspiring entrepreneurs!Produced by Pivotal ConversationsEdited by Pivotal Conversations05:11 - Leveraging Ecommerce Leadership for Business Growth09:41 - Why Your Business Needs a Strong Ecommerce Team14:09 - Unlocking Ecommerce Success for Your Business in Today's Market22:32 - How to Discover the Perfect Niche for Your Brand25:30 - The 4 Ps of Ecommerce: Problem, People, Product, Profit for Business Owners34:12 - Captivating Your Audience and Establishing Unique Positioning for Your Brand37:08 - Mastering Pricing Strategies for Higher Profits in Ecommerce44:50 - Expert Tips on Pricing Strategies for Business Owners in Ecommerce48:09 - Key Factors to Consider for Shipping Costs in Your Ecommerce Business54:16 - Embracing Failure as a Business Owner in the Ecommerce World58:39 - Essential Traits for Ecommerce Success50% 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-xI6YOs8SvWQLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversationsTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW ELYSE:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildthingecommerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Ritson, the Founder of Marketing Week Mini MBA and global brand consultant for Louis Vuitton, Westpac, Sephora, Dom Perignon, Hennessy, Flight Centre and MANY more, on which marketing tactics to focus on in your startup.Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1480LW2gAzlLd2nqnCtlaR?si=72nFdRpnSMuPYQ94yKJyJgMark Ritson Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markritsonWatch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q03HbsI1c38 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Danny Chiha. Danny is the owner of accounting firm Kelly Partner Northern Beaches.On today's episode, Danny and Kyle discuss the importance of proper business structuring for long-term success, the disadvantages of sole trader and partnership structures, the importance of considering long-term goals and seeking professional advice when making decisions and much more!Produced by Pivotal ConversationsEdited by Pivotal Conversations01:15 - Why a Great Accountant Matters04:00 - Choosing the Right Business Entity: A Comprehensive Guide11:22 - Business Structure & Planning Essentials for Entrepreneurs13:03 - Safeguard Your Ideas: Intellectual Property Protection Tips17:10 - Employee Motivation: Leverage Equity Incentives Effectively21:20 - Building a Solid Business Model from Scratch25:00 - Mastering Distributions, Personal Finance & Holding Companies31:42 - Unleash Wealth Creation: Compound Interest & Mindset Secrets35:55 - Key to Success: Optimal Business Structures for Operations & Wealth Building50% 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-xI6YOs8SvWQLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversationsTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW DANNY:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/danny_chihaFOLLOW KELLY+PARTNERS NORTHERN BEACHES:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/kellypartnersnorthernbeachesFREE DISCOVERY SESSION | northernbeaches@kellypartners.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!Produced by Pivotal ConversationsEdited by Pivotal Conversations00:45 - Gem's Origin Story: Breaking Into the Personal Care Industry04:00 - Achieving Legitimacy and Credibility in a Competitive Market00:05:31 - The Importance of Nailing Formulation and Packaging for Success09:52 - Dominate the Competition: Key Strategies for Success13:42 - Unit Economics Mastery: Boost Your Profits19:17 - Picking the Winning Business Model for Growth24:31 - Striking the Balance: Premium Quality Meets Accessibility29:30 - Hire Smart: Know Your Business Inside Out38:42 - Fuel Your Brand with Passion and Drive for Success43:17 - Overcoming Scaling Challenges and Building a Powerful Leadership Team51:52 - Embrace Your Achievements: Celebrating Growth and Progress52:25 - Reflection and Perspective: Essential Tools for Long-Term Success50% 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-xI6YOs8SvWQLISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pivotal-conversations/id1479491840FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversationsTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversationsFOLLOW KYLE:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynorFOLLOW GEORGIA:INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/georgia.danos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices