Startup Diaries

Nathan Chan, the highly accomplished CEO of Foundr, has established an impressive digital presence with over 3.5 million followers. Through his work, he has connected renowned entrepreneurs, including Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Mark Cuban, and Tim Ferriss, with millions of people each month. His remarkable success and experience have provided him with valuable insights into how to start a business with little to no experience. For aspiring entrepreneurs who feel uncertain about launching a business due to a lack of experience, Nathan Chan offers golden nuggets of wisdom. With his guidance, novice entrepreneurs can begin their journey towards success with confidence.   Listen to the full episode here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eusaPzDEdXbqE2punaPw6?si=KikEBV-mTROTAAX_Fc7SyA Nathan Chan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan Nathan Chan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan  Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/1-yObv3uyCs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you wanting to build your business and sell it for millions? Tobi Pearce shares his insights on how to build a business, which is appealing to buyers.  Tobi reveals his $400 million exit from SWEAT and selling to the US software company iFIT and his life since stepping down as CEO.   Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76a0Psw8kv9i1FGQHMrutl?si=s1EYBIAxQMqX_V3KOtIj-A  Tobi Pearce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobi_pearce  Tobi Pearce Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobi-pearce-251918b1  Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/aIJEd_oNr7k  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the Co-Founders of Tomorrow Skincare, Raoul and Lewis. In 2021, Raoul and Lewis launched Tomorrow Skincare, a 4 step skin health system to eliminate poor skin hygiene and enhance the skin's appearance.  Raoul and Lewis reveal the evolution of Tomorrow Skincare, how to secure investors, their biggest challenges in business, the one thing which makes them better entrepreneurs and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 0:00 - Introduction 6:05 - The Truth About "Burn Out" 11:15 - Launching UberEats In Australia 17:48 - Finding A Gap In The Market 38:40 - How To Find Investors... 46:40 - Spending Thousands On Skincare 58:25 - Biggest Challenges In Business 1:04:15 - The Number One Thing To Be A Better Entrepreneur 1:17:29 - The Power Of Focusing On YOU! GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast  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 FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW TOMORROW SKINCARE: WEBSITE | www.tomorrowskincare.com INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/tomorrow_skincare TIKTOK |  https://www.tiktok.com/@tomorrowskincare   FOLLOW RAOUL: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/raoul_lobo FOLLOW LEWIS: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/lewisgyson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Erin Deering, the Co-Founder of Triangl Swimwear.  In 2012, Erin Deering and then-partner Craig Ellis launched Triangl, a women’s swimwear company born from a discussion they had on a Melbourne, Australia, beach, the location of their second date. Erin reveals her journey of borrowing money from friends to start up a passion project, to growing a $45 million business, all the challenges faced, loosing a sense of self and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 0:00 - Introduction 3:15 - Moving To Hong Kong To Start Triangl  8:45 - Borrowing Money From Friends To Get Started  12:00 - Challenges Erin Faced Creating A $45 Million Brand  15:10 - Why Triangl Was SO Successful! 22:55 - Why You Need To Be Doing This One THING!  36:06 - Erin's Most Asked Question She Gets  43:20 - Why Mental Health Is SO Important 46:30 - Making Millions But Feeling Like An Empty Shell GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast  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 FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW ERIN: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/erinkdeering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the boys at GeedUp Co. From West Sydney Australia to the world, GeedUp Co has grown at an unprecedented rate and is now considered the largest streetwear brand in Australia. The boys reveal what makes GeedUp Co special, their formula to success, the crazy campaigns they have facilitated, a winners mindset, how to project for the future and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 0:00 - Introduction 2:55 - What Makes GeedUp Special 7:20 - GeedUp Formula To Success 11:25 - Creating Campaigns With Alligators 19:15 - Expanding Internationally 23:50 - How Does GeedUp Look At 'Branding' 37:05 - A Winners Mindset 43:00 - GeedUp Core Values 55:20 - How To Project For The Future 1:00:57 - Loving What You Do For Success GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast  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 FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW GEEDUP: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/geedupco  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Ritson, with experience working for notable brands in Australia, emphasises the importance of first acquiring a foundational understanding of marketing before claiming expertise. He suggests that it's crucial to familiarize oneself with existing rules and principles before introducing new ideas to the field. Do you agree? Mark Ritson is the Founder of Marketing Week Mini MBA and global brand consultant for Louis Vuitton, Westpac, Sephora, Dom Perignon, Hennessy, Flight Centre and MANY more.   Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1480LW2gAzlLd2nqnCtlaR?si=4k1p1F3OTMmCcwAZ9dxQ4g  Mark Ritson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markritson  Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q03HbsI1c38  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you struggling to get the attention of potential customers in today's crowded market? Sabri Suby shares his insights on how to help your business stand out. Sabri built King Kong with $0 in his bedroom, making over 150 cold calls per day. Today, King Kong is valued at over $50,000,000.   Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DIJdMKmYcI2pVLWNFAdfQ?si=Ae5_P8XoSh2tsicxiGt5tQ  Sabri Suby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrisuby/  Sabri Suby Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssuby  Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/BV-bvpgpGBM  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Nick Bell, Founder of First Page and Removify and much more! Nick dropped out of university with 0 staff in 2008 to now 1400 and growing with no capital raised. He turned $300 in start-up capital into $300 million and being listed on the AFR Young Rich List 5 years straight. Nick reveals the power of cold calling, hiring mistakes, why certain founders aren't successful, what investors look for in businesses, the process of building a multi-million dollar business and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 0:00 - Introduction 9:35 - The Power Of Cold Calling 14:30 - Hiring Mistakes! 15:30 - Why Certain Founders Aren't Successful! 21:30 - What Investors Look For In Businesses 35:20 - This One Thing, Breaks Businesses! 42:38 - Taking A Dividend 52:40 - The Process Of Building A Multi-Million Dollar Business 56:00 - Opportunities In 2023 GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast  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 FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW NICK BELL: LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbellentrepreneur  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to scale your ecommerce business without breaking the bank on advertising costs? Paul Waddy recommends following the 50/30/20 rule: aim for a 50% gross margin, spend 30% or less on operating expenses, and aim for a 20% net profit. But that's not all – a strong launch is crucial for success. Instead of relying solely on paid advertising, try growth hacking techniques to get your brand out there and generate buzz.   Paul Waddy is the Director of Paul Waddy Advisory Pty Ltd and Author of Shopify for Dummies. With over 12 years experience advising some of Australia's most successful online retailers, ranging from start-up to $150m+, Paul was named Number 2 in the Top 50 People in Ecommerce in 2021.   Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ae7gjJ3coaTtvr4SP7rtk?si=8dtRS4SQQE68i2KHKDIapA  Paul Waddy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulwaddyecommerce/  Paul Waddy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-waddy-9063b622/  Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/wVEIKJhiqxQ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Davie Fogarty, Founder of The Oodie, Calming Blankets, Australian Furniture Warehouse and Co-Founder of Pupnaps. Davie dropped out of university to then go on to make over $200,000,000 a year. Davie said it took more than a dozen "failed" business ideas before he struck gold back in 2018 when he was only 23 years old. Davie reveals how he generates over $200,000,000 a year, why TikTok will be banned, why you should invest in podcasting now, the best ways to hire, why e-commerce is flawed and much more! 0:00 - Introduction 3:31 - Davie Generates Over $200,000,000 A Year 7:25 - How Davie Lost $30,000 By Undervaluing His Asset 8:00 - TikTok Will Be Banned 10:58 - Why You Should Invest In Podcasting Now! 23:00 - Hiring Must Do's! 28:19 - What You Should Be Doing In This Looming Recession 29:50 - AI VS Web3 49:10 - Why E-Commerce Is Flawed! 53:05 - The One Thing All Founders Must Do GET BUSINESS INSURANCE HERE: BIZCOVER | https://www.bizcover.com.au/?utm_source=pivotal_conversations&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast  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 FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW DAVIE: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/daviefogarty  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices