Startup Diaries

Royal Stacks is an iconic Melbourne burger chain that has managed to grow to 10 locations across Victoria. This episode is a masterclass on Entrepreneurship and what it takes to truly build an iconic brand. Dani Zeini takes us through the amazing journey of starting Royal Stacks as well as all the priceless lessons he has leant along the way. Dani's philosophy on business isn't the same old regular stuff you always hear, its different, and we love it! Remember to subscribe to our channel if you enjoy this episode! 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - The Royal Stacks Story 11:30 - How To Succeed As An Entrepreneur 18:30 - Advice On Overcoming Self Doubt 25:20 - How To Build A Brand 36:30 - How Dani Built The Royal Stacks Brand 43:00 - How To Built A Winning Team 48:20 - Scaling To Multiple Locations 55:50 - How To Manage The Stress & Pressure Of Business 1:03:40 - Quickfire 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW DANI & ROYAL STACKS: ROYAL STACKS:  https://www.instagram.com/royalstacksau/ DANI: https://www.instagram.com/daniz_instag/ SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw #eliteelevensporting #eliteeleven #milliondollarbusiness #fashionlabel #clothingbrand #podcast #entrepreneur #activewear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HoMie is an organisation that supports young people affected by homelessness or hardship to equip them with skills, confidence and experiences to be more work-ready and better prepared for their future. Marcus and Nick, explain the evolution of HoMie and what it takes to run a non-for-profit. They deep dive into HoMie's social impact programs and their secrets to growth, including advice for someone wanting to give back to their community. When you shop with HoMie, you're helping achieve their mission, to support young people affected by homelessness or hardship. On Wednesday April 20th, HoMie are wanting to see 28,000 Australians wearing a hoodie to reflect the number of young people experiencing homelessness on any given night in our country. Visit www.homie.com.au/hoodies4homelessness for more information. 0:00 - Introduction 1:57 - About HoMie 6:55 - The Evolution Of HoMie 23:25: Why You Should Take Risk 26:10 - Why Community Matters 28:40 - Running A Non-For-Profit 35:05 - How You Can Give Back To Your Community 40:45 - The Key Factors That Grew HoMie 47:15 - Building Structure Within A Business As It Grows 52:50 - What Impact Do You Want To Make In The World? 58:16 - Changing The Stigma To Homelessness 1:04:50 - Quickfire SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW MARCUS: MARCUS: https://instagram.com/croom12  FOLLOW HOMIE: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/homie.com.au  SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wanted to know what it really takes to build a business that's forward-thinking, innovative and extremely marketable? Then you need to listen to this weeks episode of Startup Diaries, with the Co-Founders of Elite Eleven, Benn Martiniello and Lisandro Paz, who take us through their journey on building a $20M+ active wear brand. Lisandro and Benn, explain the evolution of Elite Eleven and the break through they had once they expanded into women's apparel. They deep dive into their secrets to success, including advice for someone wanting to make their first $1,000,000 in business. 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - The Evolution Of Elite Eleven 14:10 - Elite Eleven Today 17:18 - Why Elite Eleven Moved Into Women's Apparel... 28:24 - The Importance Of Hiring The Right Team 41:00 - Advice For Someone Wanting To Make Their First $1,000,000 In Business 48:45 - What Took Elite Eleven To The Next Level... 58:40 - Cashflow & It's Role In Expansion 1:06:40 - The Future On A Macro Level 1:10:21 - Quickfire SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW BENN & LISANDRO: BENN: https://www.instagram.com/bennmartiniello  LISANDRO: https://www.instagram.com/lisandropaz FOLLOW ELITE ELEVEN: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/eliteelevensporting  SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the Co-Founders of Front Runner, Tim Hanly and Jye Bohm. This is Tim's third time on the podcast, but what makes this episode different is the appearance of his Co-founder Jye who manages the back end of the business such as the cash-flow, growth strategy and operations. Tim and Jye take us through how they have been able to build Front Runner into a million dollar business in just over 12 months. 0:00 - Introduction 7:30 - How To Create Life Changing Opportunities For Yourself 18:52 - How Tim & Jye Became Business Partners 27:00 - Million Dollar Management Lessons 31:05 - A Warehouse Or 3PL? The Key To Scaling 33:40 - The 6 Pillars Of Business 45:30 - Why You Need To Pay Yourself As A CEO 51: 30 - What Takes Front Runner To A 5 Million Dollar Business? 57:40 - How To Get The Most Out Of Yourself As A Founder 1:03:10 - Quickfire SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW TIM & JYE: JYE: https://www.instagram.com/jye_bohm TIM: https://www.instagram.com/timmhanly FOLLOW FRONTRUNNER: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/frontrunnerau  SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Brayden Cooke to discuss what is currently going on in the world today, with inflation and the Russia situation. Where will it lead in terms of commodity prices? What will happen to interest rates? They will give you a rough guide on where things are heading and where to put your money in at this current moment. 0:00 - Introduction 5:59 - The Sanctions Russia Is Facing 7:58 - Supply Shortages & Commodity Costs 16:00 - What's happenings with Interest Rates 26:10 - Are We Heading For A Recession 30:05 - The Role of Global Reserve Currencies 33:45 - The Game Theory Behind Russia & Ukraine 41:50 - What To Do Invest In War SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW BRAYDEN: INSTAGRAM  | https://instagram.com/brayden_cooke_  SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, we bring you the first ever iteration of Inside Pivotal Conversations! Kyle and Olivia sit down and discuss a behind the scenes look at what Pivotal Conversations is currently doing, exciting projects in the works, the plans for the future and how the team has built the business, to where it is now.   0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - What To Expect With Inside Pivotal Conversations 5:40 - Overview Since Starting 8 Months Ago 11:54 - What's Changed Since Last Year At Pivotal Conversations? 18:37 - Pivotal Conversations Brand Refresh 23:50 - What Is Pivotal Conversations Currently Working On? 35:20 - Goals for 2022... 45:37 - Quickfire SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW OLIVIA: INSTAGRAM  | https://www.instagram.com/olivia.ogg  SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Ridley Plummer, the Australian Open's Metaverse and NFT Project Manager, leading the AO Metaverse strategy and overseeing the development of the Metaverse and Web3 projects. Ridley and Kyle discuss all things Web3, Crypto, NFT's and Ridley's personal experience through Decentraland and the Metaverse. Ridley has been instrumental in progressing the AO's launch into the Metaverse and has been with Tennis Australia and the AO for four years. 0:00 - Introduction 3:33 - How Ridley Entered The Space 11:30 - The Metaverse and It's Relationship With Signalling 18:39 - The Future Of The Metaverse & The Jobs It Will Create 25:53 - How & Why Did The Australian Open Get Into The Space? 35:10 - The Australian Open Project 51:33 - AO Balls 57:52 - Big Corporations & The Metaverse 1:01:20 - Where Does Ridley See The Space Going In The Future? SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/... ^ GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIu... LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292... LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa... TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivo... FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW FOLLOW RIDLEY: JOSH: https://instagram.com/xjoshjonesx   PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPN... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with the Founder of Strong, Michael Ramsey. Michael Ramsey has a proven track record in successfully creating and growing established brands. Owning several F45 locations, Ramsey's F45 Studio was recognised as the fastest growing. Michael takes us through the shift from being a franchisee of F45, to now a franchisor of Strong. With over 70 confirmed locations of Strong, Ramsey knows exactly what it takes to scale a business. Michael covers the fitness industry as a whole and shares his key learnings in business, innovation, scaling, building brand equity and community.   0:00 - Introduction 6:10 - From Being A Franchisee To Being A Franchisor 8:05 - Why Ramsey's F45 Was So Successful? 9:10 - The Importance Of PR In Business 12:00 - How To Build Brand Equity 19:45 - Building Strong And Its Branding 24:05 - How Do You Build Community In Business? 26:12 - How Staff Can Either Break Or Make Your Business 31:54 - Starting A New Business 37:05 - Innovating In Business 42:00 - Making Your Business Stand Out 53:10 - Quickfire SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW MICHAEL RAMSEY: INSTAGRAM  | https://www.instagram.com/ramslegit  FOLLOW STRONG: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/strong  SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Damon and Jason, the Co-Founders of Crew Fitness and Performance. The boys dive into a conversation about what it really takes to start your own gym. Including a full behind the scenes into the backend, the financials, how to expand from one location to two and the importance of a great culture and aesthetics within the gym. Damon and Jason, explain all the leaps and bounds they took to get to where they are today. 0:00 - Introduction 2:50 - About Crew Fitness And Performance 11:12 - Why Investing In Aesthetics Of A Gym Is So Important 19:30 - Adapting To COVID-19 In The Fitness Space 25:35 - Why Crew Is So Successful? 34:20 - Being In Business With Your Best Friend 43:35 - Why Crew Is A Million Dollar Business 48:20 - The Biggest Struggles Damon And Jason Has Faced 55:00 - Quickfire SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/?ref=pivotalconversations&promoRef=conversations20&promoRef=conversations20 GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK ^ 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 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivotalconversations FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW CREW: INSTAGRAM  | https://www.instagram.com/_crewofficial  SUBSCRIBE TO PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPNGxKEQwQx_jcsYt1tYDw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Josh Jones to discuss how to invest in NFT's without getting scammed! Josh dives into his current NFT project; Fractured Apes, which he started with his family. He takes us through his triumphs, pitfalls and things to look out for! Josh is the perfect guest to have this conversation with as he has recently transitioned from a corporate job into the creator economy. 0:00 - About Fractured Apes 10:25 - Fractured Apes Technology 20:32 - Community and Branding Within The NFT Space 25:15 - Josh's Biggest Learnings On His NFT Project 30:28 - Biggest Lessons For Newbies Investing In NFT's 45:20 - Where To Invest $1000? 49:10 - Who Determines The Value Of An NFT & Once Purchased How Do You Make Money From It 56:24 - Who To Follow In The NFT Space 29:26 - How To Find A Project That Will Be Successful? 1:02:18 - What Are The Potential Utility Attached To NFT Projects In The Future SWYFTX AFFILIATE LINK: https://trade.swyftx.com.au/register/... ^ GET $20 WORTH OF BITCOIN IF YOU SIGN UP USING THIS LINK SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIu... LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292... LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... FOLLOW PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/pivotalconversa... TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@pivotalconversations LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivo... FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW FOLLOW RIDLEY: LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ridleyplummer/  TWITTER | @RidleyPlummer    PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPN... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices