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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An internationally acclaimed thought leader with 50+ years of entrepreneurship, from playing in a rock band to starting 10 different companies. Now generating $30 million in revenue, with over 50 FTEs. (Fred Cary) 29.11.2022 48:08

In this week's GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Fred Cary, based in San Diego, California, United States. Fred's the CEO of a company called IdeaPros . He has also been involved with a ton of businesses; he was also in a rock band once. Fred started several companies before founding IdeaPros. Fred was always destined to be an entrepreneur; he started at the age of 17 by offering services 24/...

21+ years experience of working as a business consultant, now assisting small business owners in handling the increase of their sales. Growing with over 4 consultants throughout the years. (Rene Zamora) 27.11.2022 20:03

In this episode, I interview Rene Zamora, the Founder of Sales Manager Now based in Auburn, California, United States. Rene, a sales manager expert, has been assisting small business owners in managing their sales for almost two decades. From working in a corporate job as a consultant, Rene has decided to establish his own company to offer sales management consulting services. Sales Manager No...

QFF 8+ years of specializing in E-commerce Email & SMS marketing, and recognized as a leading E-commerce Email Marketing Expert. Now teaching small-medium business owners how to market their products and services online. (Jason K Williamson) 24.11.2022 31:45

In this week's Quick Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Jason K Williamson. Jason's an e-commerce expert, he has generated north of 130 million USD for brands all over the world. He's based in Greater Adelaide Area, Australia. Jason believes that his job is to help collect more interested people. Marketing will be collecting the leads, sales will be selling to them. It's the yin and yang in e-com...

12+ years working experience in the Food and Beverages Industry, now established his own restaurant that provides good food and booze. Growing with over $2.3 million mark in revenue and 11 FTEs. (Dan Lancaster) 22.11.2022 42:49

In this episode, I interview Dan Lancaster, owner of Dana Eating House based in Hobart, Australia. Dan together with his brother as co-owner has set up their own business to offer good food, booze and company. With over 12 years of experience working in different job positions in the same business industry, Dan decided to establish his own restaurant which he's been manifesting for a long time...

After 12 years as an ESL teacher, went to film school and pursued a career in entrepreneurship. Co-Founded 2 companies, one hitting 1 million ARR in USD and giving notes to small-medium business owners with their startups. (Nicole Baldinu) 20.11.2022 36:51

In this episode, I interview Nicole Baldinu, an entrepreneur and Co-Founder of WebinarNinja & The $100 MBA . She's based in Sydney, Australia. Nicole was an ESL teacher for 12 years, went to film school, and then pursued a career in entrepreneurship. After working as an ESL teacher, Nicole decided to co-develop an idea, which is The $100 MBA that was launched in 2013; later on, WebinarNinja, which...

QFF 25+ years of keynote speaking and communication coaching. Now assisting small to medium business owners in improving their communication, confidence to speak up, and negotiations making win-win situations. (Karen Laos) 17.11.2022 24:21

For this week's Quick-Fire Friday episode, Rob interviews Karen Laos, who's based in San Francisco, California, United States. Karen's a Communication Expert, for almost three decades she's been coaching women in communication and she's also an International Best-Selling Author of Trust Your Own Voice. In the corporate world: communication, confidence, and negotiation are keys for a small-medium b...

12+ years of experience in different fields of business, now running a whole new company that sells a hang-over preventative drink, growing his business with over 5 FTEs. (Alec Balcombe) 15.11.2022 43:06

In this episode, I interview Alec Balcombe, the Co-Chief of Dodge based in Hobart, Australia. Alec together with his business partner, set up their business to provide Dodge, an all-natural, non-alcoholic, hangover preventative drink to the Australian and global market. From working as a furniture designer, Alec decided to enter various business industries until he found his current company in...

20+ years working in different industries, now helping entrepreneurs by providing assistance and consultations with contractors in their similar journey. Growing with over 10 million mark in revenue and 60 FTEs. (Ian McCarthy) 13.11.2022 26:29

In this episode, I interview Ian McCarthy the Founder, and CEO of Blue Claw Group based in Cape Cod, United States. Ian has set up his own business to provide landscape construction and maintenance services and assist contractors in their similar journeys. With over 20 years of experience working in different industries, Ian has decided to build his own contracting and consulting firm through hi...

QFF From qualifying for a job in sales to salesperson of the year. Now sharing with small and medium-sized business owners the essentials in marketing, the goal that business owners should aspire to. To improve their sales performance. (Kay Miller) 10.11.2022 22:58

For this week's episode, Rob interviews Kay Miller, based in Greater Seattle Area. Kay has a book called "Uncopyable Sales Secret" and was named salesperson of the year in the automotive muffler industry. A truly well-accomplished woman. Sales are more of an investigative journey, understanding the customer, and finding out what's important to them. From her years in the sales industry, Kay helps...

6+ years of working in small agencies, now helping clients find solutions that builds longer-term connections with customers. Growing to 800% larger with over 31 FTEs. (Cairo Marsh) 08.11.2022 34:07

In this episode, I interview Cairo Marsh the Founder, and CEO of Relativ* based in Tokyo, Japan. Cairo has set up his own business to help clients find solutions that build a profitable and sustainable connection with their customers. With over 6 years of working in agencies, Cairo has decided to leave his former job to build something new and try to put into effect his philosophy. Relativ* was es...

10+ years experience as a sports physio, now supporting people to improve health, safety, and well-being. From tracking down during the pandemic, now back into a growth phase for about 65% top-line highs with over 30 FTEs. (Steve McCullagh) 06.11.2022 36:11

In this episode, I interview Steve McCullagh, the CEO of Healthy Business based in Hobart, Australia. Steve has set up his own business to support workplaces and people to improve health, safety, and well-being. With over 10 years of experience working as a sports physio, Steve has decided to change his career and pursue new opportunities related to health. Healthy Business was established in 2002...

QFF 3+ years of high-level construction cost management. Now assisting small and medium-sized business owners in making and selling their idea with no high risk and in the most efficient way possible using various different strategies. (James Baker) 03.11.2022 13:49

In this week's episode, Michael interviews James Baker, the Co-Founder of Varicon , a construction cost management software, based in Hobart, Tasmania. James is all about efficiency in business, it's what drove him to co-create Varicon. James helps small to medium business owners, especially startups by convincing them to be as efficient as possible and recommending them to use the BMC (Busines...

10+ years of corporate experience working, now helping entrepreneurs improve leadership and generate revenue extraordinarily. Became a seven-figure consultant and grew sales to 270% with over 9 FTEs. (Olivia Jenkins) 01.11.2022 40:37

In this episode, I interview Olivia Jenkins the Founder, and CEO of Olivia Jenkins Consultancy based in Adelaide, Australia. Olivia has set up her own business to provide advice and expertise required to help entrepreneurs improve leadership and generate revenue. From working as a general manager in a global beauty brand, Olivia has decided to leave her former job to open a new door of opportuniti...

27+ years of experience in successfully managing businesses, now helping entrepreneurs get successful results through business coaching with estimated $2 million annual revenue and 6 FTEs. (Blaine Oelkers) 30.10.2022 47:59

In this episode, I interview Blaine Oelkers the President, and CRO of Selfluence based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Blaine has set up his own business to help entrepreneurs cultivate habits that bring success and good results to their businesses. With over 27 years of experience in growing different businesses, Blaine has decided to enter coaching to pursue new opportunities and help people...

QFF 25+ years of giving financial advice. Now helping small-medium business owners raise capital by taking advantage of debt; leveraging it and generating a return for businesses to grow. (Tom McMeekin) 27.10.2022 19:14

For this week's episode, Michael interviews Tom McMeekin. He's a financier, debt adviser, coach & strategist, and Tom is based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Tom gets what it takes to be a banker, his experience and certifications will vouch for his reputation. In the past 25 years, Tom specialized in assisting small-medium business owners, specifically in working capital and debt funding. Tom fo...

From importing different products, now became one of Australia's most awarded & recommended artisan producers in distillery. Growing 35% annually with over 17 FTEs. (David Riddern) 25.10.2022 57:13

In this episode, Troy had a chat with David Ridden the Founder, and CEO of Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery based in Gold Coast, Australia. David has set up his family business to operate a distillery creating craft spirits & liqueurs for the world to enjoy. From owning an outdoor events business, David has decided to transfer to a different industry to pay homage to the legend that was Granddad J...

23+ years of experience in running a business, now providing predictive pricing strategies that increase revenue and growth, with over $2.5 million in revenue and 5 FTEs. (Per Sjofors) 23.10.2022 44:33

In this episode, I interview Per Sjofors the Founder, and CEO of Sjofors & Partners, Inc. based in Los Angeles, United States. Per has set up his business to provide predictive pricing strategies that increase revenue and growth. With over 23 years of experience in running a business, Per has decided to change his career and apply his knowledge in pricing by creating his own pricing consultant fir...

QFF Believes that it is better to be different than better, cheaper, or faster. Now teaching small-medium business owners how to be unique from others to overcome the Brown Box Syndrome. (Steve Brossman) 20.10.2022 19:27

For this week's episode, Michael interviews Steve Brossman, based in Sydney, Australia. He's a Multi Best Selling Author, International Speaker, and an Innovative Sales Enablement Strategist. He is a firm believer in the notion that it is better to be different than better, cheaper, or faster. Steve assists small-medium business owners through his coaching, books, and talks. He is providing strate...

13+ years of experience in different business industries, now running a whole new purchasing company, growing from $80k to multi-million in revenue with over 42 FTEs. (Gil Bar-Lev) 18.10.2022 49:21

In this episode, I interview Gil Bar-Lev the Founder and CEO of HomeRoots , based in New Jersey, United States. Gil has set up his own business to help entrepreneurs make sure to sell their products to the consumer. From working as a software engineer, Gil has decided to run a whole new business to open a new window for improvements and a new door of opportunities in a different industry. HomeRoo...

20+ years in corporate life, now became one of the fastest growing hospitality networks across Austrailia and New Zealand with over 65 FTEs. (Jeff Williams) 16.10.2022 37:29

In this episode, I interview Jeff Williams the Founder and CEO of Barcats based in Sydney, Australia. Jeff has set up his own business to help staff and venues connect with new opportunities. With over 20 years of experience in corporate life, Jeff has decided to sat down and came up with different ideas to build his own business. Barcats was established in 2017 and has been running for over 5 ye...

QFF Believing that the value of any business lies in its staff. Now aiding small-medium business owners in the world of industrial relations. Discussing the importance of conversations in retaining good team members. (Eve Nelson) 13.10.2022 12:37

In this week's episode of QFF, Rob Cameron interviews Eve Nelson, based in Tasmania, Australia. Eve Nelson is an HR specialist, an Industrial Relations Consultant, and a Managing Director at HRTAS. Surely a veteran in navigating the complex world of employee and industrial relations, and Fair Work legislation. Eve aids small-medium business owners by teaching them ways how to maintain a solid cons...

30+ years of experience in payrolling, became the first payroll company to offer crypto payroll with over a million dollars in annual revenue, 1000 clients, and 12 FTEs. (Charles Read) 11.10.2022 20:28

In this episode, I interview Charles Read the President, and CEO of Get Payroll based in Dallas Texas, United States. Charles has set up his own business to provide easy-to-use professional payroll services at competitive prices to businesses nationwide. With over 30 years of experience in payroll services, Charles has decided to build his own business to pursue bigger opportunities. Get Payroll w...

12+ years experience in sales and finance jobs, now growing with over 92% revenue for over six months back in 2019 with 7 FTEs. (Shane Mahoney) 09.10.2022 56:26

In this episode, Troy had a chat with Shane Mahoney the Founder, and CEO of Lugos Travel based in Florida, United States. Shane has set up his own business to help people and entrepreneurs have amazing, great vacations with zero-stress planning. From spending 12 years in sales and finance jobs, Shane has decided to discover and build a business with his own interest to grow a marketable business....

QFF 40+ years of being an innovator, a builder, and one of the creators of the Jobs-To-Be-Done theory. Now helping small-medium business owners attract customers, piquing their interest through supply-side value and demand-side value. (Bob Moesta) 06.10.2022 28:20

In this episode, Rob Cameron interviews Bob Moesta, based in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, USA. For more than 40 years, Bob has been inventing and creating things. He has worked with legends such as W. Edwards Deming, Dr. Genichi Taguchi, and Prof. Clayton Christensen, Jason Fried & Ryan Singer. Bob assists small-medium business owners by helping them help their customers make progress, the main prio...

20+ years experience in the car sales industry, now approaching his laser-targeted leads method business with almost 3 million gross in a month and 10 FTEs. (Chad Durfee) 04.10.2022 28:47

In this episode, I interview Chad Durfee the Founder, and CEO of Referral Wave based in Tampa, Florida, United States. Chad has set up his own business to help entrepreneurs to undergo customized new age referral systems. With over 20 years of experience in the car sales industry, Chad has decided to leave the car sales industry to focus on pursuing his career as an entrepreneur. Referral Wave was...