Grow A Small Business Podcast

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Dennis Underwood , founder of Cyber Crucible , a cybersecurity software company transforming how businesses manage digital risk. Dennis shares his journey from government contracting to building a global SaaS powerhouse generating $1.2 million in recurring revenue with a lean 10-person team. He discusses the challenges of bootst...

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse!   Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week.   Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get r...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Paige Wiese , founder of Tree Ring Digital , shares her journey from freelancing after the GFC to building a 16-person digital marketing team. She reveals how the company doubled during COVID, overcame recent dips, and stayed resilient through challenges. Paige explains the importance of prioritization, transparency, and smart f...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jay Sapovits , founder of Ink Stores , who shares how he transformed his business from a retail storefront into a thriving on-demand swag company during COVID. Starting with $300K in the first year and growing to mid-seven figures, Jay reveals the pivotal mindset shifts, the importance of resilience, and how consistency fueled g...

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jason Ackerman , founder of Wealth Rabbit , shares his journey from early startup challenges to scaling a thriving food innovation company. He opens up about the lessons he learned in leadership, resilience, and adapting to industry disruptions. Jason explains how Wealth Rabbit is transforming meal delivery through innovation an...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews  James France  of  Vanguard Luxury Brands , who grew his company from $13K in sales to $28M before exiting to Lion. James shares how focusing on "best brands for the best bars" and a strong USP fueled growth, opens up about setbacks like losing key brands and managing cash flow, and highlights lessons on scaling, leadership, and...

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Rosy McEvedy , founder of IV League Drips , shares her journey of turning a $5K savings into a fast-growing health business with over 200 licenses across Australia. She reveals how her passion for health, combined with grit and discipline, fueled 125% growth in just three years. Rosy discusses the challenges of hiring...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Stu Gregor , co-founder of Four Pillars Gin , shares his journey of growing a bold idea into a global gin brand. Starting in 2013, he scaled the business to 150 team members, sold over 6M bottles worldwide, and achieved a $100M exit. Stu dives into the challenges of competing with global giants, the power of storytelling in mark...

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Sofia Rozhko , founder of The Body School , shares her 10-year journey of growing from a solo nutritionist to building a global wellness business serving over 10,000 clients across 32 markets. She credits her success to a values-driven team, a strong focus on product quality, and fostering community support. By pivot...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Justin Snyder , founder of Forest Superfoods , who turned a $250 idea into a global health brand. He shares how his passion for nutrition and persistence led to 350,000+ orders and 25% annual growth. Justin opens up about the early struggles, the lessons learned in e-commerce, and how building a small but dedicated te...

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Adriana Brusi , founder of Crowds Now , takes us through her entrepreneurial journey from restaurants and a chocolate franchise to creating an innovative app with over 500K users. Crowds Now empowers everyday people to earn as brand ambassadors, redefining influencer marketing while helping businesses grow and communities thrive...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Nathan Baws , founder of NumberFied , joins the Grow a Small Business podcast to share his incredible journey from launching his first "business" at age six to building 15 diverse ventures across industries. He opens up about scaling his catering company after Shark Tank success and transforming failures into seven-f...

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Sharon Francisco , founder of SharonFrancisco.com , shares her inspiring journey from joining her sister-in-law's small bookkeeping business in 2013 and scaling it to a 12-person team within six years, to launching her own coaching business in 2019. Despite facing a divorce after 26 years of marriage and battling serious health...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Jordan Berry , founder of Laundromat Resource , who transformed his journey from pastor to entrepreneur in the laundromat industry. Despite early failures, he persevered and now oversees multiple sites generating over $50K in monthly sales with strong 45% margins, netting about $22K profit. Alongside running laundrom...

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Renita Wolf , founder of Poe Wolf Partners , who transitioned from a Fortune 50 CFO career to helping small and mid-sized business owners prepare for successful exits. Renita shares her insights on why nearly 90% of businesses listed for sale never sell, and how she guides owners to align their business with personal goals while...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Joe Zentmyer , Founder of Snaggletooth Goby , shares his entrepreneurial journey from leaving corporate life at Kraft Foods to co-founding First Ascent Rock Climbing, which grew to seven gyms before being sold in 2021. He explains how his passion for aquariums led him to purchase and expand a local store into a growing business,...

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready...

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Tessa Thomas , co-founder of Pipeline Solutions , a Toronto-based SaaS platform helping boutique fitness studios streamline operations, automate workflows, and unlock data-driven insights. Tessa shares how the business launched in 2019, navigated the chaos of COVID-19, and still achieved 300%+ annual growth post-pand...

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Chris M. Walker , founder of Legiit , a global platform helping over 100,000 businesses grow through affordable, high-quality freelance services. Chris shares his journey from working in low-level IT and taking sales calls from the bathroom to building an 8-figure business without external investors. He opens up about building a...