Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!

The Real Measure Of An Entrepreneur is How they Lead When Things Go Wrong In this episode of  The Complete Entrepreneur , Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour tackle a topic most founders avoid until it is staring them in the face: disaster. From losing venture capital overnight to watching companies collapse during the dot-com crash, they share raw stories about business failures, external shock...

Why Great Entrepreneurs Speak Differently In this episode of The Complete Entrepreneur , Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour discuss how positive communication impacts leadership, startup culture, trust, and business growth. They share real stories from scaling companies, handling customer crises, leading teams under pressure, and building long-term relationships through intentional communicatio...

From Founder Chaos to Scalable Systems In this episode, Colin C. Campbell sits down with scaling coach and entrepreneur Matt Kuttler to unpack why so few startups successfully scale — and what founders must change to break through. From rocks, hiring systems, and sales playbooks to identity shifts, coaching, and building an "X Factor," this conversation dives deep into the practical and psychologi...

Why Scaling Starts with Identity In this episode of Start Scale Exit Repeat , Colin Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg, and guest Rod Khleif explore why so many founders get stuck before they scale. From goal setting and systems to identity, failure, fulfillment, and nervous system wiring, the conversation reveals how entrepreneurs can move beyond hustle mode and build companies designed to grow. Hosts...

The Founder's Hardest Decision: Keep Going or Let Go? Every founder faces the moment where they have to decide whether to keep going or walk away. In this episode of The Complete Entrepreneur , Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour break down how to make that call with clarity, using real examples, stage gates, and the discipline to test ideas without getting emotionally attached. The conversation...

AI Agents: The Next Evolution for Entrepreneurs AI is shifting from simple prompts to powerful, task-driven agents—and entrepreneurs who understand this shift will have a major edge. In this episode of Start Scale Exit Repeat , Steve Simonson joins Colin C. Campbell and Michelle Van Tilborg to break down how founders can use AI practically, starting small and focusing on point-to-point solutions....

Designing a Balanced Entrepreneurial Life Entrepreneurship isn't just about relentless hustle. It's also about building a life that can sustain that ambition. In this episode of The Complete Entrepreneur , Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour explore how founders can align work, family, and personal rewards without burning out. From treating business like a game to celebrating small wins, this co...

What founders get wrong about selling... and how to exit with leverage In this episode, Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg are joined by Alexis Sikorsky to break down what founders misunderstand about selling their business—and how to maximize value when exiting. Drawing from his experience on both sides of the deal, Alexis shares how to position your company for private equity, prepare yea...

The real reason founders don't start, and how to move through fear In this episode of Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat , Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg sit down with bio-psychologist Dr. Rowshanak Hashemiyoon to unpack the real reason founders get stuck before they even begin: fear rooted in biology, not mindset. They explore the nervous system's role in self-doubt, fear of success, and visib...

Why most founders fail to scale, and how to get out of your own way.  In this episode of The Complete Entrepreneur , Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour break down why most businesses get stuck, and how shifting from startup mode to scale mode unlocks real growth. Joined by Matt Herbert and community member Jason, they dive into leadership evolution, delegation, hiring the right people, and buil...

The best founders don't just build great companies– they build systems to improve all aspects of life and business. Here are 21 hacks they actually use, from Colin C. Campbell, Michael Gilmour, and the Startup Club community.  Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michael Gilmour

Why fear is driving more decisions than you think Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg sit down with Dr. Rowshanak Hashemiyoon to unpack how fear and self-doubt actually work in entrepreneurs. This episode explores the biological roots of hesitation, the pressure behind success, and how founders can move forward without waiting to feel ready. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg Gues...

Why AI won't build your business Everyone is asking AI the wrong question and getting the same useless answer. In this episode, Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg break down why AI is a powerful multiplier but not a replacement for entrepreneurial instinct, and how the real advantage comes from better inputs, better questions, and real-world execution. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van...

The Reality of the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster Entrepreneurship comes with inevitable highs and lows, and this conversation dives into how founders handle disappointment when deals fall apart or expectations aren't met. Learn how to process setbacks, avoid emotional spillover, and recalibrate quickly so you can keep moving forward. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michael Gilmour 

The emotional and operational reality of entrepreneurship, and how founders navigate uncertainty, pressure, and the constant highs and lows of building. Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster, and this conversation breaks down how founders manage the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between. From external pressures like interest rates and market shifts to the internal challenges of stress, rela...

Launching a Kickstarter in Real Time: Lessons, Mistakes, and Strategies from a Live Campaign (Recorded Live on Clubhouse March 6, 2026) What does it really take to launch a successful Kickstarter? In this episode, we break down a campaign happening in real time—sharing the strategies, mistakes, and lessons learned just days after launch. From product development to storytelling and marketing, disc...

Serial Success Has a System  In this OpenMic episode, the team breaks down what repeat startup success actually looks like in the entrepreneurial world. They walk through the 'Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.' framework and how leaders win by shifting their story, team, capital strategy, and systems at every stage. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Networking That Actually Converts Trade shows and conferences can be either a budget drain or a growth accelerator—depending on how you prepare. Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour share the exact pre-event, on-site, and post-event plays that turn visibility into meetings, meetings into deals, and one weekend of travel into weeks of marketing. Hosts: Michael Gilmour, Colin C. Campbell

Facing Your Startup Fears in 2026 Fear shows up at every level of entrepreneurship, from launching your first idea to leading through cashflow crises, public visibility, and rapid change. Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour share practical ways to keep fear from becoming debilitating—decision-making, risk mitigation, transparency, community support, and "doing it scared" until confidence catches...

Habits That Scale Companies Michael Gilmour and Colin C. Campbell break down the habits and values that consistently show up in founders who build real wealth. From financial discipline and delayed gratification to ethics, generosity, and relentless learning, this conversation maps the "founder operating system" that scales companies and reputations over time. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michael Gil...

26 startup ideas worth paying attention to in 2026. Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilburg break down where opportunity is emerging, what's changing, and how founders can get ahead of the curve. If you're thinking about what to build next year, this is a smart place to start.

How Art of Shaving Founder Eric Malka Turned a Simple Idea into a Global Brand (Recorded Live on Clubhouse November 14, 2025) In this episode with Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg, The Art of Shaving co-founder Eric Malka shares the eight principles that took him from undocumented warehouse worker to building, scaling, and exiting a category-defining brand. They dive into mindset, brand f...

The real difference between startup ideas that die on the whiteboard and those that become global successes? The mindset of the founder. (Recorded Live on Clubhouse November 20, 2025) In this episode of  The Complete Entrepreneur , Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour break down the "startup mindset" — from relentless learning and curiosity to naivety, optimism, and managing fear. They share pers...

"AI is both the ladder and the moat. The difference is how you use it." (Recorded Live on Clubhouse September 5, 2025) Is AI leveling the field or creating a new moat? Colin and Michele debate paywalled models, free alternatives, and where founders should invest. Community voices weigh in with wins, warnings, and playbooks you can copy this week. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

How to Pair AI Speed with Founder Grit (Recorded Live on Clubhouse August 22, 2025) In this episode, we unpack why AI is an accelerant—not a substitute—for entrepreneurship, then walk through the Four Sticky Note Business Plan to turn ideas into action. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg