Troy Trewin

Grow A Small Business Podcast

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Our weekly 30 minute podcast helps you, a small business owner with 5 to 30 team members, take your company to the next level. The Grow A Small Business community, weekly cast, blog and leadership email supports leaders get through the pain of growth. With insights, lessons learned, books and tools as well as habits these experienced small business owners suggest you develop, our interviews unearth tremendous value for anyone wanting to grow their business with less stress.

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Troy Trewin

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9+ years of experience brewing beverages, from sweeping floors to gypsy brewing to building 3 sites in Australia. Now doubling in size year after year, having 80 staff members, and in every major bottle shop in the country. (Michael McGovern) 26.03.2023 48:31

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Michael McGovern. Michael is based in Gold Coast, Australia. You might know him as one of the founding members of Black Hops Brewing in 2014. He started sweeping floors in a brewery, then tried out an innovative beer idea with his friends. With their honest storytelling and way of marketing, they grew their audience quicker than anticipated, and not...

QFF 5+ years of experience in freelance copywriting, now developing email marketing and sales process optimization. Helping entrepreneurs improve their confidence and strategies in creating effective business emails. (Kyle Stout) 23.03.2023 21:38

In this week's QFF episode, Rob interviews Kyle Stout, Founder of Elevate and Scale , based in the United States. Kyle is an expert in email marketing and sales process optimization and is working with E-commerce businesses and service businesses. Email creation may be complex and hassle for some, but it significantly impacts foot traffic to your business. Kyle breaks email into two categories...

20+ years experience in helping entrepreneurs with their personal development, now helped 8500 entrepreneurs from around the world. Growing her business from 40k to now over 500k dollars in revenue and 12 FTEs. (Michelle Nedelec) 21.03.2023 34:44

In this episode, Troy interviews Michelle Nedelec the Founder and CEO of Awareness Strategies based in Calgary, Canada. Michelle has set up her own business to help entrepreneurs automate marketing, sales, and billing to focus on their personal growth. With over 20 years of experience in helping entrepreneurs with their personal development, Michelle figured out that the best thing an entrepren...

20+ years of experience in programming and operating software development firms, now assisting people to learn about general internet privacy & security. Growing his business with over 50 million users and 50 FTEs. (Yegor Sak) 19.03.2023 27:06

In this episode, Troy interviews Yegor Sak the Co-Founder and CEO of Windscribe based in Toronto, Canada. Yegor Sak has set up his own business to assist people in learning about general internet privacy or security. With over 20 years of experience in learning programming and operating software development firms, Yegor Sak figured out what he wanted and decided to build his own business togethe...

QFF Aged 24 in 2004, Started a unique healthcare business focused on building a strong team culture. From being the only employee, up to 150 in 2019 and for 11 consecutive years has been ranked as one of Australia's 50 Best Places to Work (Tristan White 16.03.2023 19:41

In this episode, Michael interviews Tristan White, the founder of The Physio Co based in Melbourne, Australia. They discussed leadership culture for small business owners. Tristan started as a qualified Physiotherapist, focused on building a strong team culture with being ranked as one of Australia's best places to work in mind. He was able to scale up our business by building a strong team cult...

17+ years of helping businesses create a seven-figure automated income stream by teaching small-medium business owners 8 critical business success factors based on a $50,000 evidence-based research. (Daryl Urbanski) 14.03.2023 52:44

In this GABS Podcast episode, Troy interviews Daryl Urbanski, owner of Best Business Coach . Daryl's based right now in Manila, Philippines. Daryl is a marketing consultant. For 17 years, he has been helping businesses/websites get customers and keep them. Before doing consulting work, he was setting up automated online funnels, which was his claim to fame. As a big supporter of small and medium...

30+ years of experience managing and delivering corporate and government ICT infrastructure solutions, now running a technology company that is growing with over 35 million in revenue and 50 FTEs. (Peter Gartlan) 12.03.2023 1:13:46

In this episode, I interview Peter Gartlan the Director and Co-Founder of Gartlans IT Advisors based in beautiful Hobart, Australia. Peter and his two partners have set up their own business to provide a kit for organizing computers, servers, and networking. With over 10 years of experience running different businesses, Peter has decided to leave his previous jobs to build his own software compa...

QFF 20+ years in the petroleum industry, rising to CEO of Bennett's Petroleum in 2002, now helping small-medium business owners to be aware of their energy levels to effectively lead a team of employees daily. (Troy Bennett) 09.03.2023 18:10

In this episode, Michael interviews Troy Bennett, CEO of Bennett's Petroleum . He's based in Hobart, Australia. Troy covers a wide variety of roles regarding business activities such as; human resources, marketing, property development, retail development, and contracts. After running through different roles within the company, he took the mantle of CEO in May 2002. Troy is an advocate for energy...

Co-founding OrderMate & HungryHungry, both revolutionary in the hospitality industry; now HungryHungry has a team of 57 and 35% more revenue per customer whilst helping local hospitality businesses. (Mark Calabro & Shannon Hautot) 07.03.2023 47:10

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews hospitality industry pioneers Mark Calabro and Shannon Hautot, who are based in Melbourne, Australia. The pair, who first met as University undergraduates 25 years ago, is one of few co-founders in Australia to have had two successful tech start-ups within the hospitality industry. From beginnings in a backyard garage, they launched their first busine...

5+ years of experience in launching, scaling and selling a shoe company, now the cofounder & CEO of Australia's largest online wholesale food ordering platform with over 3,000 suppliers and 85 team members. (Ben Lipschitz) 05.03.2023 30:26

In this episode, I interview Ben Lipschitz, the CEO, and Co-Founder of FoodByUs Australia's largest online wholesale food and alcohol ordering platform that connects thousands of restaurants, cafes, and caterers with thousands of suppliers. A law graduate turned entrepreneur, who sold his first business, Flipsters in 2014, Ben then teamed up in 2016 with Gary Munitz and Tim Chandler, combining...

QFF Worked as executive coach with global brands such as Cisco, Pwc, Twitter; now helping small-medium business owners develop leadership that command attention, connect with people, and motivate them into action. (Chris Morsley) 02.03.2023 24:10

In this week's QFF episode, Rob interviews Chris Morsley, Managing Partner at CMCGlobal , he's based in the Greater Sydney Area. Chris was once a professional actor, now an executive coach, specializing in developing leadership performance. He has worked with global brands such as Cisco, PwC, Twitter, and Google to create leaders that you can trust. There are three things that every great leader...

With over 27 years of experience in growing a small business, now established a well-structured three small businesses that have been merged into one. Growing with over 4 million in revenue and 8 FTEs. (Dustan Fankhauser) 28.02.2023 30:51

In this episode, I interview Dustan Fankhauser, the Founder, and CEO of LED Direct based in Kansas, United States. Dustan has set up his own business to distribute commercial and industrial LED lighting products. From working in a corporate job, Dustan has established a well-structured business after his 27 years of experience in growing a small business. LED direct was established in 2016 and...

Aged 38, Making a lot of money from having a plush job, felt unfilled with lots of ideas in mind, decided to leave and opened a consulting business using Ketchword technology which is her brainchild (Wanda Toro Turini) 26.02.2023 49:27

In this episode, Troy interviews Wanda Toro Turini, from Ketchword.com , based in Lancaster, USA. It's a texting technology that allows speakers and experts to share content with their audience. At age 38, with a doctorate in Pharmacy, skills of a performer in musical theater and being a singer in a band, which explains the hand gestures and her being expressive. She invented the texting technolo...

QFF 8 yrs experience as a life coach, who offers 45mins coaching sessions to discover what is keeping your success capped by eliminating self sabotage, gaining clarity and connecting back with self so you can level up from good to great. (Tegan Rein) 23.02.2023 17:11

In this episode, Rob interviews Tegan Rein, Managing Director of Tegan Rein Coaching . a well studied Life Coach who offers one to one and group coaching services via online Australia wide. Tegan has over 8 years experience as a Life Coach. Tegan said 95% of transformation comes from awareness. So we need to take the time to stop and breathe and have a look at everything from a bird's eye view. I...

Deciding not to be vulnerable after a loss; focusing on the path of digital marketing, establishing Inspire Brands Group. Optimizing your business, by all means through the internet, earning $30M in revenue with 12 FTEs. (Matt Orlic) 21.02.2023 13:50

In this episode, Troy interviews Matt Orlic, founder of the Inspire Brands Group. Matt is based in Zagreb, Croatia. Matt has had around 15 businesses in the last 23 years. He had everything from laser clinics to manufacturing easter eggs, brands in the drone industry, speakers and headphones accessories, licenses to manufacture sports apparel for Under Armour, and many more. One of those busines...

In 2020 at the onset of COVID, sensed a massive shortage of medical-grade hand sanitizer. Initially offered advice to the government, ended up supplying 60,000 liters of hand sanitizer and 2M face masks all over Australia. (Martin Quinn) 19.02.2023 42:31

In this episode, Troy interviews Martin Quinn, Director of M2 Logistics. He's based in Launceston, Northern Tasmania, Australia. The team have co-ordinated manufacture and distribution of over 100,000L of medical grade Hand Sanitiser. Later on Tasmanian Hand Sanitizer . Martin together with Matthew Will and Charles Beaumont formed M2 Logistics in April 2020 at the beginning of the COVID out...

QFF It starts with a 90-minute onboarding call with a business strategist, going through marketing plans with videos and webinars over a 12-week period, that ends with your ideal clients forever. (Dina Buchanan) 16.02.2023 18:54

In this episode, Rob interviews Dina Buchanan, Director of Business Strategy at Core Digital Marketing . They develop marketing strategies that deliver quality leads and clients to a business. Their company, Core Digital Marketing, find.com, high-end client program, providing small business owners a system that can be platformed, with LinkedIn, or a social media platform, allowing business own...

From trained medical doctor to helping employees stay resilient and more productive. From no customers to 15% market share in one year with over 20 FTEs. (Angela Lim) 14.02.2023 48:44

In this episode, I interview Dr. Angela Lim, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Clearhead . Angela has set up her own business to assist employees in remaining resilient, avoiding burnout, being more productive, and feeling more confident in doing their tasks. Angela, a trained medical doctor, has decided to leave her previous job to pursue the opportunity she saw for employers to step up in providing be...

A full service Digital Agency with 75 to 80% client retention that has been growing with 50% sales growth yearly for the past 3 years with now under 10 FTEs. (Sabrina and Rik Konings) 12.02.2023 30:24

In this episode, Troy interviews Sabrina and Rik Konings from Kings Digital based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Kings Digital is a team of digital specialists who provide expertise across Strategy, Digital Brand & Web Design, Technical Development, and Digital Marketing. The business started in 2013 as a sole trader and then evolved quickly into the original business KingsDesign. The business g...

QFF Built over 450 funnels and launched sales funnel teams for King Kong & Foundr. Now helping small-medium business owners with their own post-click experience, converting traffic into money. (Alisha Conlin-Hurd) 09.02.2023 19:28

In this episode, Michael interviews Alisha Conlin-Hurd, co-founder of Persuasion Experience . She's based in Melbourne, Australia. She started her career in sales, cold calling agency, ebook leads, and telco sales, eventually ending up building funnels and landing pages for 400+ clients. Now she is the co-founder of Persuasion Experience - a funnel and conversion agency that focuses on the post-c...

In 2015, in her early 30s, while in the military thinking of a backup plan, launched a digital marketing business. Later on, it was niched down to HVAC division. Now on par to hitting 7 figures with 8 FTEs (Steph Whittle) 07.02.2023 24:11

In this episode, Troy interviews Steph Whittle, founder of HVAC Growth Lab . She's based in Austin, Texas, United States. HVAC is an acronym that stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Basically, working with the contractors who do all the heating and cooling work in your home. In 2020, during COVID, decided to niche down her digital marketing business and focus on the HVAC indust...

With over 5 years of digital marketing experience, now creating nimble brand identities to provide the best technology solutions to clients. Hit 7-figure business & experienced 35% annual growth for 6 years with over 20 FTEs. (David Feldman) 05.02.2023 36:23

In this episode, I interview David Feldman the Founder, and CEO of 3 Owl based in Atlanta, United States. David has set up his own business to provide in-house services to help clients benefit as far as hands-off. With over 5 years of experience in building websites, designing logos, and copywriting, David has decided to leave his former jobs to create his technology-first-creative agency in or...

QFF An academic, researcher, and consultant; specializing in the concept of trust. Now assisting small-medium-sized business owners in achieving organizational success through the development of strong relationships. (Darryl Stickel) 02.02.2023 16:23

For this week's QFF podcast episode, Rob interviews Darryl Stickel, Ph. D., who's based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Darryl's an esteemed academic, he earned his Ph. D. at Duke university where he did his thesis on "building trust in hostile environments.", he's also a researcher and consultant, and Darryl is the founder of Trust Unlimited . Trust, is an essential component in any rela...

14+ years of corporate experience, now providing handyman services that are quality-focused and surpass expectations. Growing with over $128,000 In the first year revenue has been running with over 40 FTEs. (Chris Lalomia) 31.01.2023 26:13

In this episode, I interview Chris Lalomia, the Founder, and CEO of The Trusted Toolbox based in Atlanta, United States of America. Chris has set up his own business to provide quality-focused handyman services that surpass expectations. Chris has over 14 years of corporate experience and has opted to establish a home repair and handyman business in order to pursue greater opportunities. The Tru...

In 2013, After traveling the world and teaching English as a second language, Saw the market for all the people around the world that needed to learn English. Launched a podcast that has now been downloaded over 10 million times. (Lindsay McMahon) 29.01.2023 36:00

In this episode, Troy interviews Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English . She's based in Denver, Colorado in the United States. All Ears English is a platform for global professionals who need English for their careers. Lindsay started out traveling the world and teaching English as a second language. Living in Japan and traveling through South America, she saw first hand the market and the need f...