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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In 2008, joined the team of a mortgage broking firm, became the General Manager in 2011 & bought the franchise which has been established for 15 years. Has settled $274M in loans in 2012, boosted up to $408M after a year. (Matt Cunliffe) 02.06.2021 30:43

In this episode, I interview Matt Cunliffe, the Managing Director of Mortgage Choice in Brisbane, a mortgage broking firm involving award-winning Mortgage Brokers that can help with home loans, car or personal loans, business lending, and financial advice. Matt Cunliffe and the team strive to ensure that all of their clients have the most fulfilling interactions. Property and finance have been a p...

An expert in body language and voice, combines the skills gained from an international opera-singing career and organizational psychology, to help business leaders unlock their confidence and excel in communication. (Dr. Louise Mahler) 30.05.2021 17:32

In this episode, I interview Dr. Louise Mahler, a body language and voice expert and one of the best motivational leadership speakers in her area in Australia. One of the areas of Dr. Mahler's expertise is helping business leaders stand and develop skills to make people listen that would help for the growth of their business. Dr. Louise Mahler actually has a Ph. D. in business, and degrees, and m...

Aged 28 in 2008, started a Language Institute in Boston & was then incorporated in an International Education company with annual revenue of 20%. Pivoted to online coaching during a pandemic, helping people reach their potential. (Edward Rocha) 26.05.2021 50:52

In this episode, I interview Edward Rocha, the founder and President of Rola Corporation and the Rola Languages , and CEO of The Morning Goals . Rola Languages is now a part of Rola Corporation, an international education company providing services, such as management consulting and business training. Furthermore, Edward launched his third business, The Morning Goals to help entrepreneurs, creat...

Started dairy sheep enterprise in 2002, evolved from birthing sheep to vodka distilling- won World's Best Vodka & awarded as the Australian Champion Vodka 5 yrs in a row. Grew 2 FTE to the current 20 in 19 yrs with 40% annual return. (Diane Rae) 23.05.2021 52:06

In this episode, I interview Diane Rae, the CEO of Ewenique Enterprise s based in Tasmania, Australia- known for its sheep-making cheese expertise and best vodka. Ewenique Enterprises is the incorporation of Grandvewe Cheeses- a farmhouse cheesery that uses sheep milk to make exceptional cheese and Hartshorn Distillery- a micro-distillery that makes vodka and gin from their own sheep whey. Diane R...

In 2015, established an independent bottling company, transitioning into brewing, distilling & maturing their own whisky. Only had 120L produced in their initial pilot casks and now currently producing 12,000L annually. (Brett Steel) 19.05.2021 32:21

In this episode, I interview Brett Steel, the Founding Director and General Manager of Spirit Thief Distilling Co , an independent bottling company based in Tasmania, Australia, and was established in 2015. Brett is defined for his passion for brewing and distilling and found an opportunity to work with other distilleries. Spirit Thief transitions from brewing into maturing their own whisky, and n...

In her early 50s, with her corporate experience, started her long-time dream business, a property management company in 2017, initially purchased a rent roll of 200 properties to 420 currently with a net promoter score of 40. (Sadhana Smiles) 16.05.2021 25:37

In this episode, I interview Sadhana Smiles, the director of Harcourts Move , a property management company based in Melbourne, Australia. Harcourts Move's mission is to help investors grow their property portfolio by managing properties and making sure that clients get the right tenants. Starting a property management company has been a long-time dream of Sadhana. She started Harcourts Move in Ju...

With over 17 yrs of experience in running IT companies, incorporated a remote recruitment agency to help companies hire remote employees. From being the only employee to now having 42 FTE & grew revenue by 30% or 40% every year. (Sharon Koifman) 12.05.2021 36:47

In this episode, I interview Sharon Koifman, the Founder of DistantJob based in Montreal, Canada. DistantJob is a remote recruiting agency that specializes in helping companies hire remote employees. They are the best in finding talents and career-driven individuals offering them full-time remote positions. Sharon incorporated the business when he was in his early 20s. From being the only full-tim...

In her late 20s, started an online investment platform, providing equal opportunity to everyone who wants to grow their wealth. From no customer to over 350,000 investors & from a small team to the current 150 members in 5 yrs. (Brooke Roberts) 09.05.2021 29:19

In this episode, I interview Brooke Roberts, the Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Director of Sharesies based in Wellington, New Zealand. Sharesies is an online investment platform believing that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow their wealth. It also gives access to invest in thousands of companies aiming to create the most financially empowered generation. Roberts, with her experience in finance...

With over 15 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership, launched a media company, helping companies set sales records. Obtained $200,000 revenue in his first year & grew it 10 times up to $2 million for the past 3 years. (Eric Reed) 05.05.2021 39:07

In this episode, I interview Eric Reed, the CEO, and Founder of reed5group based in Cincinnati, a city in Ohio, USA. Reed5group is a media company specializing in custom-tailored sophisticated solutions, organizational coaching, and fractional leadership services. They help startup companies and entrepreneurs build systems to grow their sales and set sales records. Eric Reed has over 15 years of e...

With only $400 startup capital, founded a fashion label in 1989, developed from a cupboard into one of the leading fashion houses in New Zealand. Grew from 1 large store to current 4 with 40 FTE in 32 years. (Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet) 02.05.2021 55:48

In this episode, I interview Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, a Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of fashion label WORLD - one of the leading fashion houses in New Zealand. WORLD was best known and admired by people after they won the Avant-Garde section of the 1995 Benson & Hedges Fashion Design Awards with their 21st Century Origami Outfit. Shortly after, the Auckland Museum bought the piece because...

A former Royal Marine physical trainer for 9 years, crumbled and barely living with a purpose, improved life for 6 years and now helping thousands of entrepreneurs who want to be more effective with their time and energy. (James Boardman) 28.04.2021 52:16

In this episode, I interview James Boardman, the Founder of Time Domination based in Bexhill, UK, which helps and supports business owners in managing their time, energy, balance, and productivity in order to have a sustainable personal and professional life. Time Domination prioritizes the mental and emotional well-being of their clients considering these as important as physical health. James B...

Youngest Telstra Business award winner, a 22yo real estate agent. Sold the agency, lost most of the gain thanks to a friend, started another agency, sold it - now a successful mortgage broker, grew 2 FTE to 16 in 6 years. (Kirsty Dunphey) 25.04.2021 47:59

In this episode, I interview Kirsty Dunphey, the Co-Founder and Director of Up Loans , an award-winning mortgage broking business based in Tasmania, Australia. Up Loans assists people by helping them secure their finances for home loans, refinance, and property investment. Kirsty won a lot of Business Awards and just last year got her 4th award for Choice Platinum Broker and ranked 86 on the Mortg...

A CA started a cafe retail & coffee roasting, sold it - now a CEO of an accounting & finance firm that helps business owners drive growth through outsourcing, working with 1000 clients of different industries & has 20 FTE. (Lachlan Grant) 21.04.2021 25:30

In this episode, I interview Lachlan Grant, the CEO of Sydney-based Vital Addition , an accounting, and finance firm which specializes in working with small to medium-size businesses. They helped their clients reach their business and financial goals through modern and innovative approaches including outsourcing. Before Vital Addition, Lachlan Grant founded a cafe retail and coffee roasting busine...

Aged 32 in 2012, started a social enterprise while working as a doctor. Later, left the full-time job to focus on entrepreneurship & the momentum really began in 2013, from 1 FTE to 6 teaching thousands of people each year. (Dr. Elise Bialylew) 18.04.2021 21:37

In this episode, I interview Dr. Elise Bialylew, The Founder of Mind Life Project based in Melbourne. Mind Life Project teaches people how to use their minds to their best through mindfulness meditation. It offers online and one-on-one mindfulness-based training to enhance the function of the mind for better living. Dr. Elise Bialylew started the Mind Life Project more like an experiment rather th...

Aged 25 in 2015, left his job as a personal trainer & health club manager, incorporated a 'meal prep' company and expanded operations into North Fla. in 2016, grew 2 FTE to 16 with an average annual growth of 18% for the whole 5 yrs (Jared Graybeal) 14.04.2021 51:15

In this episode, I interview Jared Graybeal, the Founder, and CEO of Superfit Foods based in Jacksonville, Florida. Superfit Foods is a meal prep company that empowers people to live happier and healthier lives. They specialized in health, wellness, and fitness- providing healthy food as well as food delivery convenient, affordable, and tasty experience. Jared Graybeal was a personal trainer and h...

Best-Selling Author, a 20-year veteran in mergers and acquisitions, close 98% of all her written offers and on average, obtains 20-40% higher selling price for their clients, currently have over 20k buyers in their database (Michelle Seiler Tucker) 12.04.2021 32:27

In this episode, I interview Michelle Seiler Tucker, the Founder, and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated - the leading authority in mergers & acquisitions based in the USA. Michelle specialized in buying, selling, fixing, and growing companies and on average, obtained a 20 to 40% higher selling price for their clients, closing 98% of all offers she wrote, currently have over 20,000 buyers in their...

Quit her job as a lawyer in 2017, set up an underwear label and social enterprise to provide opportunities to women from refugee backgrounds and helping them start their new lives. Launched enterprise with 3 FTE and now has 12 FTE (Elisha Watson) 07.04.2021 46:22

In this episode, I interview Elisha Watson, the Founder, and CEO of New Zealand underwear label and social enterprise NISA . They employ women from refugee backgrounds with awesome sewing skills and make organic cotton underwear. Nisa aims to help refugee women start their new lives through interesting jobs and opportunities. Elisha Watson was a full-time lawyer and a refugee settlement volunteer...

Aged 36 in 2014, career changed. Violeta Finance helping people achieve their property and financial dreams. Increasing revenue by 50% each year. From no team members, now has 3.5 FTE (Jo Violeta) 05.04.2021 34:45

In this episode, I interview Jo Violeta, the marketing manager and Co-owner of Violeta Finance . Violeta Finance is a family-owned business that helps people secure financing for home loans, mortgages, refinance, and property investment. It is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Jo Violeta manages Violeta Finance's Community Engagement and Brand Communications while her husband Carl Violeta i...

With over 15 years experience in the film and media industry, started Engage to help business owners and marketers understand the potential of video marketing within a wider business marketing strategy (Ben Amos) 01.04.2021 19:21

In this episode, I interview Ben Amos, the Founder and Creative Director of Innovate Media ; one of Queensland's most sought-after online video strategy and production agencies. He's also the founder of the Vlog Pod and Founder/Chief Digital Strategist over at Engage Video Marketing . Ben is passionate about working with clients to develop effective online video strategy within their niche and is...

While at a business bootcamp, came up with a social enterprise idea and in 2017, aged 21, launched the enterprise with just 2 FTE. Now has 4 team members and has impacted the lives of 37,000 women in NZ and counting (Jacinta Gulasekharam) 28.03.2021 22:57

In this episode, I interview Jacinta Gulasekharam, the Co-Founder of Dignity New Zealand (NZ) , a social enterprise with a mission to deliver period equity and has created access to 32,000 sustainable period products. Dignity operates a "Buy one, give one" model for period products where corporate partners provide sanitary items in bathrooms, and Dignity NZ donates the equivalent number of boxes t...

Started Harvey with his wife to help conscious businesses grow and initially wanted to keep the team at 2 but have grown to 4 FTE so far and doubled their revenue in 2020 from the $300,000+ they generated in 2019 (Simon Smallchua) 24.03.2021 51:45

In this episode, I interview Simon Smallchua, the Co-Founder at Harvey , a strategic marketing team and certified B Corp that helps conscious businesses grow, that is, businesses who are positively impacting one or more of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They create marketing strategies, implement and manage them, develop content, crush data, build websites and tailor messaging to g...

Aged 45 in mid-2018, launched Boma Global which generates revenue from a combination of program fees, sponsorships, and event ticket sales. Pivoted to online during pandemic and grew it from 3 FTE to 11, and expanded it globally (Kaila Colbin) 21.03.2021 39:16

In this episode, I interview Kaila Colbin, the co-founder of Boma Global and the CEO of Boma New Zealand . Boma is a global network of local partners offering transformational learning experiences to help us be more intentional and intelligent about the future we're creating. Kaila is also a co-founder and trustee of the non-profit Ministry of Awesome and has served on many boards, including as Ch...

Aged 31 in 2016, started R&D for a wine on tap product. Launched in 2017 with 14,000 litres of wine. Now expecting to produce 1 Million litres by March 2021. 3 years in, grew FTE from 2 to 10, and was acquired by giant brewer (Joe Cook) 17.03.2021 44:44

In this episode, I interview Joe Cook, the Co-Founder, and general manager of Adelaide-based Riot Wines , the only business in Australia that exclusively sells wine in kegs and cans. Joe started out working for Keg Star, a keg rental business that grew fast in Australia and expanded into New Zealand and the UK. While they were researching the market potential in the US for Keg Star, they came acro...

Identified need for a floatation centre in Northern Ireland to solve high trauma levels in the population. Started one in 2015 and in first 6 months turned over £24,500. More than tripled that to £126,000 in 2020 and grew FTE to 6 (Vivian McKinnon) 14.03.2021 40:34

In this episode, I interview Vivian McKinnon, the Founder and Managing Director of Hydro-Ease, Northern Ireland's only dedicated floatation centre. She is also the founder of Wellness Consultant and the regional coordinator for SMART Recovery UK. Vivian is committed to reducing the impacts of trauma and related symptoms using the latest approaches in neuroscience in unison with floatation therapy,...

Served in the military, had a successful business career, has two popular business and career podcasts - with Manager Tools the #1 business podcast on the net. How to be an exceptional manager from the bottom up (Mark Horstman) 10.03.2021 1:05:26

In this episode, I interview Mark Horstman, the Co-Founder of Manager Tools LLC , a management consulting firm that regularly provides consultancy and training to managers in Fortune 1000 companies around the world. He also co-hosts a podcast also called Manager Tools, which has millions of downloads a month and has won tons of awards, being named the world's best business podcast. Mark is an in...