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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Co-founded an immigration consulting firm in 2014, aged 33. With her experience in IT and project management, able to grow the firm from 1 to 4 offices with 57 FTEs, client satisfaction of 98%, and 20% growth per year. (Marilene Quintana) 21.02.2022 48:24

In this episode, I interview Marilene Quintana, the Co-founder of e-Visa Immigration , an immigration consulting firm based in Vancouver, Canada. The firm provides visa and immigration consulting services for people around the world who dream of a better life in Canada. Assists clients from document preparation until throughout the process. Marilene is the co-founder and Senior Canadian Immigratio...

Aged 18 in 1978, started his business without money, experience, & skills. Failed miserably but refused to give up. Began perfecting his people's skills & eventually doubled revenue. Has been available for over 44 yrs with 12 FTEs. (Terry Begue) 16.02.2022 31:13

In this episode, I interview Terry Begue, the Owner and Founder of Begue Painting, Inc. , a painting company based in Cleveland, USA, making customers' homes look new and gorgeous. Terry is passionate about perfecting his people skills which happened to be the reason his business has blown up. Started his painting business in 1978, aged 18 with no money, no experience, and no connections, and unfo...

In 1998, transitioned the small business into brand marketing, helping entrepreneurs & small businesses succeed through merchandise branding. With 15 FTEs, now a leading MBE provider of marketing solutions in the United States. (Walter Hill Jr.) 14.02.2022 44:57

In this episode, I interview Walter Hill, Jr., the Chairman and CEO of Icon Blue, Inc. , a brand marketing firm based in Los Angeles, USA. Icon Blue helps entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed through merchandise branding, imprinting of corporate brands on products, placement of products images, and corporate logos. Walter founded Icon Blue in 1998, and within its first few years of operation...

In 1991, founded an event management company, teaching the world about history, nature, & culture. From $200,000 in sales to over $4 million & has been receiving multiple awards. Completed 700 projects in 45 states & 4 countries. (Betty Brennan) 09.02.2022 20:51

In this episode, I interview Betty Brennan, the President and Founder of Taylor Studios , an event management company based in Chicago, USA. Taylor Studios helps museums, nature centers, corporations, and universities with planning, and building exhibits. They make every exhibit educational to a certain level of professionalism. Taylor Studios was founded in 1991, started in the kitchen garage, a...

With more than 15 years of experience growing multiple sales teams, founded his own digital marketing agency in 2019. Found growth in just 2 years by 600%. Now one of the fast-growing companies in the US with around 6 FTEs. (Nikitas Tsoukales) 06.02.2022 42:39

In this episode, I interview Nikitas Tsoukales, the Founder of Real Top , a digital marketing agency based in Boston, USA. Real Top helps small and even large service businesses owners have a blast off online. The company also helps business owners generate revenue by creating digital marketing campaigns. With more than 15 years of experience growing multiple sales teams, Nikitas founded his own d...

Aged 24 in 2016, transformed a small family project into a fast-growing health and wellness business that impacts thousands of people. With 7 FTEs, a B Corp score of 86, and got $3 million in the most recent financial year. (Hayden Brass) 02.02.2022 24:56

In this episode, I interview Hayden Brass, the Founder and Managing Director of Zea , an Australian-based health and wellness company. At Zea, they are committed to unearthing the diverse healing properties of the Kunzea ambigua plant. All Zea products are made with natural, sustainably sourced ingredients. It was all started as a small family project then Hayden has been the driving force behind...

With his deep understanding of human communication, founded a consulting company that helps build trust between buyers & sellers. Now is the World's #1 Authority on Trust-Based Selling & has been available for over 20 years. (Ari Galper) 30.01.2022 17:54

In this episode, I interview Ari Galper, the Founder and CEO of Unlock The Game , a new sales mindset and approach that overturns the notion of selling as we know it today. The Australian-based consulting company has been helping thousands of sales, entrepreneurs, and business people around the world. Unlock The Game was founded in 2000 and has been available for over two decades. Ari's insights o...

Founded a consulting company in 2006, aged 31, helping small business owners with time management and productivity and creating a winning team. For over 15 years in consulting, now a six-figure business with 8 FTEs. (Kris Ward) 26.01.2022 31:11

In this episode, I interview Kris Ward, the Founder of Win The Hour, Win The Day based in Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is a consulting business and together with her team, they help small business owners with time management and productivity. Crushing clients' demanding schedule is one of their targets to free clients from exhaustion but promising that their business profits remain growing. Wi...

Aged 22 in 1987, established a UK-based IT company, helping small to medium-sized businesses and firms by ensuring their IT is generating growth & success on a daily basis. Started by himself to around 20 FTEs for over 35 years. (Raja Pagadala) 23.01.2022 57:05

In this episode, I interview Raja Pagadala, the Founder and the Managing Director at The Final Step , a UK-based IT company, helping businesses and firms upgrade their IT. The company ensures that its clients' IT is generating growth and success on a daily basis. Raja loves helping professional services firms grow through the use of technology. The Final Step was established in 1987 when Raja was...

Aged 28 in 1999, established a brand & collection of Aussie-made bath, body, skin-care & home fragrance products. From its early beginnings at inner-city Sydney markets to being recognized as one of Australia's leading manufacturers. (Leanne Hainin 19.01.2022 29:37

In this episode, I interview Leanne Haining, the Co-founder and Creative Director at Urban Rituelle , an award-winning manufacturer of bath, body, skincare & home fragrance products based in Sydney, Australia. Urban Rituelle is known for beautiful products, exceptional scents, signature packaging, and quality natural ingredients. Founded in 1999 by Leanne Haining & Scott Kelly, Urban Rituelle grew...

A former mental health clinician jumped out from the health sector to help women create 5-figure months & then onto 6/7- figure years without burning out. Had 0 people in the online community but now has grown to over 10,000. (Angela Henderson) 16.01.2022 56:25

In this episode, I interview Angela Henderson, a Business Consultant and Coach at Angela Henderson Consulting based in Brisbane, Australia. They help women entrepreneurs and small business owners build a successful lifestyle business, creating 5-figure months & then onto 6/7- figure years without burning out. In 2016, Angela jumped out from being a mental health clinician to starting business cons...

In 2017, launched a digital platform that offers fans discounts and deals from sponsors of their favorite teams & organizations. The first social couponing network in Canada & surpassed 600 businesses & brands offering deals. (Shannon Ferguson) 12.01.2022 38:50

In this episode, I interview Shannon Ferguson, the Co-founder and CEO at FanSaves , a digital platform based in Ottawa, Canada that offers fans discounts and deals from sponsors of their favorite teams and organizations. Shannon grew up playing competitive hockey so her experience has grown her skills and allowed her to lead with authority and credibility. The social couponing platform serves as t...

Started multiple businesses from the age of 19 to his early 20s. Operates his businesses from afar and moves into property & consulting in 2019, helping people take their first step toward financial freedom through investment. (Riley Oickle) 09.01.2022 25:41

In this episode, I interview Riley Oickle, the CEO and Founder of Riley Oickle Investments based in Toronto, Canada. Riley is a Real Estate Investor and Mentor and he is passionate about helping people buy their first income property and manage it profitably. His business offers opportunities such as joint ventures, private lending, and sustainability. Riley started multiple businesses from the ag...

Aged 27 in 2017, launched a luxury adventure mountain biking experience with a three-day itinerary. Grew FTEs from 2 to 6. From running one trip per week through peak season, now running all year round with back-to-back trips. (Tara Howell) 05.01.2022 31:17

In this episode, I interview Tara Howell, the Founder and Director at Blue Derby Pods Ride based in Launceston, Australia. Blue Derby Pods Ride is a luxury adventure mountain biking experience with a three-day itinerary. Tara Howell is living her values by showcasing just how special the offerings Tasmania has available really are. Blue Derby Pods Ride is the first and only five-star mountain biki...

With his extensive experience running an internet marketing team at a local agency, founded his own Houston-based SEO company in 2016, aged 25. Started with $0 to million dollars in revenue and now have a total of 30 FTEs. (Dmitrii Kustov) 02.01.2022 38:40

In this episode, I interview Dmitrii Kustov, the Founder and Marketing Director at Regex SEO , a Houston-based Internet Marketing company, helping businesses and entrepreneurs grow their presence online through developing fully custom digital marketing strategies. Dmitrii is a data-driven Internet Marketing Director who helps companies increase their market share and revenue. With his extensive ex...

Aged 28 in 1987, launched an independent accessible van rental to help functionally limited individuals. Started with only two vans, now in 13 states, a couple of hundred vehicles, and thousands of customers for over 34 years. (Tammy Smith) 29.12.2021 31:03

In this episode, I interview Tammy Smith, the President of Wheeler Accessible Van Rentals based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Wheelers Accessible Van Rental is an affiliate program that specializes in wheelchair-accessible van rentals in every city within the United States. They help by providing comfortable accessible transportation for functionally limited individuals. Wheelers was born in 1987 afte...

Aged 27 in 2018, created an online collaboration tool that helps innovation projects come to life by providing the tools and an optimized process all in one platform. From 2 to 10 FTEs in 3 years with thousands of subscribers. (Ro Fernandez) 26.12.2021 18:03

In this episode, I interview Ro Fernandez, the Co-founder and CEO at Nova Tools , a Vancouver-based online collaboration tool that helps innovation projects come to life by providing the tools and an optimized process all in one platform. The platform has helped numerous teams and made them successful. During Ro's time as a business consultant, she found that small and medium organizations struggl...

In 2017, he created a software tool to help organize small & growing businesses. He has grown the company in just 4 years, from a team of 4 to 87, revenue range of $10-$20 million, and with the latest net promoter score of 68. (Chris Ronzio) 22.12.2021 37:48

In this episode, I interview Chris Ronzio, the Founder and CEO of Trainual based in Scottsdale, Arizona in the United States. Trainual is the training manual for modern businesses, making it easy for growing teams to get up to speed to build a scalable business. Trainual is a better way to organize and track the progress of a growing business. As young as 14, Chris started his first business which...

Started a full-service event management company during the outbreak of COVID-19. Helping clients & companies with their virtual events & meetings. From $350,000 to the current sales of $470,000 and with 12-15 FTEs. (Maddy Hearne & McKenzie Day) 19.12.2021 47:02

In this episode, I interview Maddy Hearne and McKenzie Day, the Co-founders of First Class Conferencing Facilitation , a tech startup based in Toronto, Canada. It's a full-service event management company for virtual events and meetings. The company helps clients and companies with planning, associating concepts, and facilitating tech logistics to make the meetings smooth as possible. First Class...

Started his career working for various law firms, shifted to the fashion industry. Later, left the fashion world and established a law firm in 2007, aged 29. From 1 to 20 lawyers and has grown revenue from 0 to $100 million. (Rex Afrasiabi) 15.12.2021 25:07

In this episode, I interview Rex Afrasiabi, a principal and the founder of MA Legal , a Melbourne-based law firm consisting of a team of experts who assist and help clients through various legal services and consultations whether it be in the form of creative resolution, strategic business structuring or asset protection. Rex is also a co-host of the business advisory show called Real Estate Renov...

In 2014, former vice-president of an integrated marketing firm for 7 years headed out to start a branding design & marketing firm with her skill set. From 2 FTEs, now around 30 with a year-after-year double-digit growth in revenue. (Ute Preusse) 12.12.2021 38:42

In this episode, I interview Ute Preusse, the Founder and CEO at Will Creative Inc. based in Vancouver, Canada. Will Creative is a small firm that is focused on strategic and creative brand development. They help their clients position their brands in the market and amplify marketing through various amounts of advertising and other varying degrees. The creative firm was founded in 2014 when Ute an...

Founded a subscription membership business at the age of 21 in 2020, simplifying the world of cryptocurrency. Doubled revenue in just a year. Started off just in Australia, now running across over 40 countries. From 5 to 18 FTEs. (Ben Simpson) 08.12.2021 30:29

In this episode, I interview Ben Simpson, the Founder and CEO of Collective Shift based in Melbourne, Australia. A pre-purchase investment firm composed of experts in cryptocurrency, helping crypto investors create wealth and freedom. Clients can get a $50 membership credit by using the Collective Shift membership link. Ben enjoys being in the crypto space and is passionate about helping people an...

Started private practice out of a need for physiotherapy services for children in 2006, aged 27. From an independent physiotherapist renting a space, has grown services to 10 locations in Canada for over 15 years with 60 FTEs. (Laura Patrick) 05.12.2021 37:51

In this episode, I interview Laura Patrick, the Founder and CEO of Kids Physio Group based in Vancouver, Canada. Kids Physio is private physiotherapy providing a highly specialized and fun environment helping physically limited children improve function through traditional and play-based physiotherapy. Laura is a passionate physiotherapist who has treated and connected a lot of children and has he...

In 2019, rolled out a Vancouver-based cleantech/energy company, providing a reliable and environmentally friendly energy storage solution. Started off as four co-founders/engineers, now a team of around 16 in two years. (Gurmesh Sidhu) 01.12.2021 17:06

In this episode, I interview Gurmesh Sidhu, the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Moment Energy , a Vancouver-based cleantech startup repurposing electric vehicle batteries for energy storage. Moment's goal is to provide a reliable and environmentally friendly energy storage solution for our customers. Moment Energy is a Canadian-owned and operated company founded by four tech entrepreneurs...

In 2014, founded a platform specializing in leadership & management training for organizations and individuals. Now a four-time business owner creating a multi-million dollar success. With 10 FTEs & annual growth of 20%. (Stevie Dawn Carter) 28.11.2021 33:09

In this episode, I interview Stevie Dawn Carter, the CEO and Founder of Stevie Dawn Inspires, LLC based in Mansfield, USA. Stevie Dawn Inspires is a platform dedicated to helping people be productive at work and happy at home. They provide corporate training sessions and leadership development for individuals who want to be productive and impactful. Stevie Dawn is a four-time business owner who ha...