Startup Diaries

On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the Chief Marketing Officer of Booktopia and Marketing Executive of the Year, Steffen Daleng. Steffen Daleng is the marketing genius behind Booktopia, generating over $250 million a year in e-commerce sales. From multiple successful e-commerce startups, Steffen reveals how Booktopia sells a book every 3 seconds, how they compete with bi...

On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Jade Spooner and Jenna Davies. Being no stranger to startups, Jade and Jenna recently opened their newest venture, Big Uppetite. Jade and Jenna discuss the best ways to grow a business, why you should say no to clients, the greatest personality trait of an entrepreneur, a trait you should lead with and much more!... 0:00 - Introduction...

On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Sabri Suby. Sabri built King Kong with $0 in his bedroom, making over 150 cold calls per day. Today, King Kong is valued at over $50,000,000. Sabri discusses his philosophy on business, how to launch a startup with $0, how to 10X your startups growth, his billion dollar marketing formula, the biggest opportunity for business owners righ...

On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Victoria Devine the Founder of 'She's On The Money' Podcast. Victoria has built Australia's #1 business podcast from the ground up and today has a community of over 250,000 empowered members. Victoria discusses why 'She's On The Money' was so successful, the top 3 misconceptions surrounding money, why having more money isn't necessarily...

On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw the Co-Founders of Keep It Cleaner. Laura and Steph have built the most empowering communities in the health and fitness industry. Laura and Steph deep dive into the 'Keep It Cleaner' story, strategies they used to connect with their community, how they scaled their business, the characteristics whic...

On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Jordan Shallow Aka The Muscle Doc and the Founder of Pre-Script and Rx'd Radio. Being one of fitness industries leading educators, Jordan provides insight into how he's build a multi-million dollar brand. 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Origin Story Of Pre-Script 5:20 - The Podcasting Grind 17:30 - Networking & Making Authentic Relationships...

In this weeks episode Kyle interviews Elle Roseby the Managing Director Of Country Road Group for a second time! Elle Roseby has played a huge role in Australia's fashion industry, working in organisations including, Myer, Sportsgirl and Supre. Elle Roseby is the epitome of a great leader. Someone who inspires, motivates, listens and truely cares. Elle reveals the most important aspect and attribu...

In this weeks episode Kyle interviews Jack Delosa the Founder of The Entourage and The Make It Happen Show. Jack Delosa is no stranger to challenges. He has successfully built up multiple businesses and is now an $100M+ CEO. Jack reveals his biggest lessons, the fundamental blueprint for every business, advice for entrepreneurs making under a million in revenue, one piece of advice for individuals...

In this weeks episode we interview Gabriel Chenkov-Shaw Aka Anabolic Gabe the Co-Founder of Nine To Five. Alongside being an entrepreneur, Gabe has built an audience of over 130,000 on both Instagram and TikTok. Gabe reveals the must do's to grow your following, how to manage a growing team and advice for new entrepreneurs. 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - The Evolution Of Nine To Five 4:55 - How Did An...

In this weeks episode we interview Sonny Webster the Founder of Big Friday Supplies, The Lifting Zone and Mobility Manual. Alongside being an entrepreneur, Sonny is a 2016 Olympian Weightlifter. Sonny's transition from an athlete to an entrepreneur did not happened over night. With a thorough and concise approach to content, Sonny has managed to build hundreds of thousands of followers. Sonny reve...

Do you know how to market your business in 2022? A LOT has changed, and continues to change! Kyle Traynor and Olivia Ogrisetti from Pivotal Conversations, discuss 5 MUST HAVE marketing strategies in 2022. Marketing strategies that worked even as recently as last year, aren't going to cut it in 2022. With the tough years of COVID finally coming to an end, those who haven't adapted, will sink. If yo...

Jenna Davies is one of the Co-Founders of Big Uppetite, the Founder of The Fitness Business Strategy and Butter Up Co. Jenna is no stranger to building successful startups. In tonights episode, Jenna takes us through all things brand building, how to build a startup from scratch, managing your time, story-telling and marketing. If you are looking to build a brand in 2022, this is an episode you wi...

Isaac John is one of the Founders of YKTR, a clothing and media empire dedicated to providing the best content. If there's a group of guys who know how to build an authentic community, it's this one. Ice sits down with us to discuss his journey, the evolution of YKTR and why content is king. Ice gives some huge golden nuggets surrounding advice for new business owners and strategies for starting a...

Jess Hatzis is the Co-Founder of Frank Body, a brand which has managed to grow from $0 to $100,000,000. With over 800,000 Instagram followers, Frank Body was one of the first wellness brands to build a strong community and presence on Instagram. Jess also owns Willow & Blake, an advertising agency which has helped create and build an array of successful brands.   Jess is no stranger to building bu...

How does the emerging technology of the Blockchain & NFT’s change the way we do business? The team at Project.824 are launching one of Australia’s most innovative DAO’s. @project.824 boasts an incredibly talented team with a proven track record including: @tysonbeck @thehourgroup @sandor_earl @phantom.creative @k.bromwich @primocards @_vintagemode @fourpointcollectables @sportmomentsau and @jacob....

Royal Stacks is an iconic Melbourne burger chain that has managed to grow to 10 locations across Victoria. This episode is a masterclass on Entrepreneurship and what it takes to truly build an iconic brand. Dani Zeini takes us through the amazing journey of starting Royal Stacks as well as all the priceless lessons he has leant along the way. Dani's philosophy on business isn't the same old regula...

HoMie is an organisation that supports young people affected by homelessness or hardship to equip them with skills, confidence and experiences to be more work-ready and better prepared for their future. Marcus and Nick, explain the evolution of HoMie and what it takes to run a non-for-profit. They deep dive into HoMie's social impact programs and their secrets to growth, including advice for someo...

Ever wanted to know what it really takes to build a business that's forward-thinking, innovative and extremely marketable? Then you need to listen to this weeks episode of Startup Diaries, with the Co-Founders of Elite Eleven, Benn Martiniello and Lisandro Paz, who take us through their journey on building a $20M+ active wear brand. Lisandro and Benn, explain the evolution of Elite Eleven and the...

In this weeks episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the Co-Founders of Front Runner, Tim Hanly and Jye Bohm. This is Tim's third time on the podcast, but what makes this episode different is the appearance of his Co-founder Jye who manages the back end of the business such as the cash-flow, growth strategy and operations. Tim and Jye take us through how they have been able to build Front...

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Brayden Cooke to discuss what is currently going on in the world today, with inflation and the Russia situation. Where will it lead in terms of commodity prices? What will happen to interest rates? They will give you a rough guide on where things are heading and where to put your money in at this current moment. 0:00 - Introduction 5:59 - The Sanctions Ru...

In this weeks episode, we bring you the first ever iteration of Inside Pivotal Conversations! Kyle and Olivia sit down and discuss a behind the scenes look at what Pivotal Conversations is currently doing, exciting projects in the works, the plans for the future and how the team has built the business, to where it is now.   0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - What To Expect With Inside Pivotal Conversation...

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Ridley Plummer, the Australian Open's Metaverse and NFT Project Manager, leading the AO Metaverse strategy and overseeing the development of the Metaverse and Web3 projects. Ridley and Kyle discuss all things Web3, Crypto, NFT's and Ridley's personal experience through Decentraland and the Metaverse. Ridley has been instrumental in progressing the AO's la...

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with the Founder of Strong, Michael Ramsey. Michael Ramsey has a proven track record in successfully creating and growing established brands. Owning several F45 locations, Ramsey's F45 Studio was recognised as the fastest growing. Michael takes us through the shift from being a franchisee of F45, to now a franchisor of Strong. With over 70 confirmed locations...

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Damon and Jason, the Co-Founders of Crew Fitness and Performance. The boys dive into a conversation about what it really takes to start your own gym. Including a full behind the scenes into the backend, the financials, how to expand from one location to two and the importance of a great culture and aesthetics within the gym. Damon and Jason, explain all t...

In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Josh Jones to discuss how to invest in NFT's without getting scammed! Josh dives into his current NFT project; Fractured Apes, which he started with his family. He takes us through his triumphs, pitfalls and things to look out for! Josh is the perfect guest to have this conversation with as he has recently transitioned from a corporate job into the creato...