Grow A Small Business Podcast

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Conrad Ruiz , founder of Well Aware , shares his journey from earning just $2,500 in his first year and struggling through three challenging years to building a thriving virtual assistant and fractional COO business. He discusses the importance of time management, customer delight, and persistence in overcoming uncer...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Heather Gibson , founder of Big Heart Breeders , shares how a family's love for pets evolved into a thriving business generating over $700,000 annually with a team of 10. She discusses her journey from solopreneur to business owner, the challenges of hiring and delegation, and the importance of building the right team...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Ryan Estes , co-founder of KitCaster , shares his remarkable journey from losing 95% of his digital agency clients during COVID to building a thriving podcast booking agency that reached a $2 million annual run rate within just 18 months. Ryan discusses how KitCaster scaled from 3 to 25 team members, the lessons learn...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Michèle Hecken shares how she built Alpha Translations into a global business serving top law firms while raising two young children after moving from Germany to Canada. She explains how creating systems and empowering her team allowed her to work just 4–10 hours a week for 15 years. Michèle reveals how her company wa...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Tim Rexius shares how he lost nearly everything during the GFC, delivered pizzas at night, and sanded floors to fund the launch of Rexius Nutrition . He reveals how relentless networking, smart risk-taking, and a commitment to learning helped him grow multiple businesses, including three successful gyms. Tim also expl...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Sandy Wolff shares her remarkable journey of taking over AgVenture Feed & Seed after the unexpected loss of her husband, despite having no prior experience in the industry. She reveals how she transformed a debt-laden, cash-negative business into a thriving company, growing annual revenue from $1 million to $8 million...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Chris Van Dusen from Solyco Capital shares his journey from being unexpectedly laid off in 2009 to building and selling three successful businesses. He reveals how he scaled a CBD company to over 120 employees, navigated the pressures of rapid growth and business exits, and now helps deploy more than $400M in investme...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Alex Davids, founder of Next Evolution Performance, built a global neuroscience coaching business across 15 countries helping CEOs and executives achieve sustainable high performance and prevent burnout. Starting with a psychology background, she identified a gap where executives had no real support beyond being told...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Gulliver Moore shares how he scaled Sunday Treat alongside his co-founder Oliver Clubb from a freelance director/DP partnership into a £2M creative agency serving global brands like Google, Disney, and Revolut. In this episode, Gulliver reveals how consistent 20% year-over-year growth, smart hiring, strong company cu...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Arielle Moody shares how she built MAMA SOL from a personal need into a rapidly growing business stocked in over 100 high-end resorts. She discusses the importance of consistency, trusting your instincts, and having a clear point of difference in a competitive market. Arielle also highlights the challenges of managin...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Michael Harvey , founder of MDH Accounting , shares how he grew his business from a spare bedroom startup into a multi-service firm with 25+ team members and nearly $5 million in annual revenue through steady, organic growth and smart hiring. He explains the power of networking, word-of-mouth referrals, and staying c...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Katrina "Kat" High shares her journey from being laid off in the pharma industry to co-founding Artemis Factor , a strategic consulting firm serving pharma and biotech clients. She explains how the business grew from three founders to a team of more than 50 people through bootstrapping and strong industry relationshi...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Nicolas Bivero , founder of Pen Brothers , shares how he built a global outsourcing company that grew from just three employees in 2014 to over 1,400 team members today. He explains how their employer-of-record model helps businesses hire and manage Filipino talent while ensuring compliance, payroll, and support. Nic...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Danielle Hendon of 4 Corners CFO shares how she transitioned from an opera singer to launching a successful fractional CFO firm during the pandemic. She discusses hitting six figures in her first year and scaling to a small team while learning the challenges of hiring and delegation. Danielle highlights the importanc...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Dr. Michael Filosi , founder of Fullarton Park Dental , shares how he transformed a small two-chair clinic into the largest dental practice in Adelaide through consistent growth and disciplined leadership. He explains the importance of building strong habits, developing a clear business identity, and gradually steppi...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Alesha Henley , founder of A Dose of Insight , shares how she launched her marketing business at age 50 after a simple happy hour conversation turned into her very first client with 30 years of marketing experience, she successfully doubled her revenue within four years and built a team of four after leaving her secu...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Phil Risher , founder of Phlash Consulting , shares how he transformed from charging $50 per hour as a consultant into building a $2M digital marketing consulting business serving home service companies. He explains how niching down, productizing services, and focusing on solving real customer problems helped drive c...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Sacha Awwa founder of Sacha Awwa Marketing Group explains how her agency helps small businesses avoid wasted marketing spend by focusing first on strategy and then execution. By combining go-to-market planning with tactical implementation, her agency now charges monthly retainers ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, helpi...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Daniel McDonnell co-founder of Maple Movement , shares how severe gut health issues during his professional Ironman career led him to discover the power of maple syrup as a natural fuel source and launch Maple Movement. What began as a house-deposit gamble quickly evolved into a fast-growing gut-friendly energy gel b...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Gail Kasper , founder of Gail Kasper LLC , shares her journey from being fired and starting with no money to building a thriving speaking and training business. She reveals how authenticity became her competitive edge and how mastering professional sales transformed her income from free gigs to $25,000 keynotes and $...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Nevada Matthews from Cube Home Loans shares his inspiring journey from leaving school at 16 to becoming a co-owner of a fast-growing mortgage brokerage in Brisbane. He explains how the business scaled from $86M to $300M in annual settlements, growing the team from 6 to 18 members in just five years. Nevada highlights...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Amanda Daering , co-founder of Newance , shares how she built a successful recruitment and fractional HR firm after becoming frustrated with traditional agencies. She reflects on navigating a tough hiring market and experiencing the company's first loss in 2024. Amanda explains how Newance achieved a strong turnaroun...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Sam Carpenter , founder and CEO of Centratel , shares how he built a $7M emergency call center business by focusing on systems instead of hustle. Sam opens up about working 80–100 hour weeks, hitting burnout, and the mindset shift that changed everything. He explains his "Work the System" philosophy and how documenti...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Matthew Stafford , founder of Build Grow Scale , shares his journey from running a commercial contracting business to generating over $15M in e-commerce sales. He explains how data, analytics, and user experience—not just CRO—drive predictable growth. Matthew opens up about cash flow stress, scaling teams, and hard l...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Maya Khoweiss , owner of Hairport One Hair & Beauty , shares her journey from earning just $35 in a week to building a high-performing salon with a large, dedicated team. She talks about the power of consistency, personal growth, and stepping into the role of a true business leader. Maya explains how understanding yo...