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In 2018, started her own IV business which saw 330% growth during COVID. Started with 2 FTEs to 35 FTEs. Was awarded 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year and Gold Coast’s Young Businesswoman of the Year in 2022 (Kristie Baird) australia financial exit franchise fte 51-100 health and beauty podcast sales $5m-$10m aud May 22, 2023

In this episode, Troy interviews Kristie Baird from Drip IV based in Gold Coast, Australia. Offering a wide range of...

8 years of banking experience, now running a leading buyer’s agency specialising in helping property investors in strategic real estate investing, growing with over 17 FTEs & annual revenue of around 3 million dollars. (Arjun Paliwal) australia fte 11-20 podcast real estate sales $1m-$3m aud May 17, 2023

In this episode, Troy interviews Arjun Paliwal the Founder and Head of Research of InvestorKit based in Sydney,...

25 years of hospitality experience, now managing Peiso Profitability Software that guides managers and business owners to revolutionize the hospitality business, growing over 6 FTEs & annual revenue of around 1 million dollars. (Ivan Brewer) australia financial exit fte 6-10 hospitality podcast sales $1m-$3m aud May 10, 2023

In this episode, Troy interviews Ivan Brewer the Founder and Managing Director of Peiso Profitability Software based...

31+ years of experience in providing high-end residential renovations with the highest quality service. Now became a multi-award winning company through their high-quality work and good customer service with over 10 FTEs. (Rob Watchorn) australia fte 11-20 podcast renovations sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania May 01, 2023

In this episode, Troy interviews Rob Watchorn the Founder and CEO of Blythe & Watchorn based in Hobart,...

QFF An entrepreneur, author, innovator, and founder of SYSTEMology; now helping small-medium business owners by creating well-oiled business systems that remove themselves from the day-to-day operations to achieve freedom. (David Jenyns) australia podcast qff Apr 14, 2023

In this week’s Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews David Jenyns, who’s based in Melbourne,...

10+ years of experience running a content-led creative production studio, now widely featured in various media outlets with clients across Australia and internationally. With over 16 FTEs, revenue has increased by 30% in the last year. (Paris Thomson) australia fte 11-20 podcast sales $3m-$5m aud video filming & editing Apr 05, 2023

In this episode, Troy interviews Paris Thomson, the Founder and CEO of SIRAP based in Melbourne, Australia. Paris...

9+ years of experience brewing beverages, from sweeping floors to gypsy brewing to building 3 sites in Australia. Now doubling in size year after year, having 80 staff members, and in every major bottle shop in the country. (Michael McGovern) australia brewing fte 51-100 operational exit podcast sales $10m-$20m aud Mar 27, 2023

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews Michael McGovern. Michael is based in Gold Coast, Australia. You might...

30+ years of experience managing and delivering corporate and government ICT infrastructure solutions, now running a technology company that is growing with over 35 million in revenue and 50 FTEs. (Peter Gartlan) australia financial exit fte 41-50 operational exit podcast sales $30m-$40m aud tasmania technology Mar 13, 2023

In this episode, I interview Peter Gartlan the Director and Co-Founder of Gartlans IT Advisors based in...

QFF 20+ years in the petroleum industry, rising to CEO of Bennett’s Petroleum in 2002, now helping small-medium business owners to be aware of their energy levels to effectively lead a team of employees daily. (Troy Bennett) australia energy podcast qff tasmania Mar 10, 2023

In this episode, Michael interviews Troy Bennett, CEO of Bennett’s Petroleum. He’s based in Hobart,...

Co-founding OrderMate & HungryHungry, both revolutionary in the hospitality industry; now HungryHungry has a team of 57 and 35% more revenue per customer whilst helping local hospitality businesses. (Mark Calabro & Shannon Hautot) australia financial exit food and beverage fte 51-100 operational exit podcast sales $5m-$10m aud Mar 08, 2023

In this GASB Podcast episode, Troy interviews hospitality industry pioneers Mark Calabro and Shannon Hautot, who are...

5+ years of experience in launching, scaling and selling a shoe company, now the cofounder & CEO of Australia’s largest online wholesale food ordering platform with over 3,000 suppliers and 85 team members. (Ben Lipschitz) australia financial exit food and beverage fte 51-100 operational exit podcast sales $5m-$10m aud Mar 06, 2023

In this episode, I interview Ben Lipschitz, the CEO, and Co-Founder of FoodByUs Australia’s largest online...

In 2020 at the onset of COVID, sensed a massive shortage of medical-grade hand sanitizer. Initially offered advice to the government, ended up supplying 60,000 liters of hand sanitizer and 2M face masks all over Australia. (Martin Quinn) australia financial exit fte 1-5 healthcare operational exit podcast sales $3m-$5m aud tasmania Feb 20, 2023

In this episode, Troy interviews Martin Quinn, Director of M2 Logistics. He's based in Launceston, Northern...

From trained medical doctor to helping employees stay resilient and more productive. From no customers to 15% market share in one year with over 20 FTEs. (Angela Lim) australia fte 11-20 mental health podcast sales $1m-$3m aud Feb 15, 2023

In this episode, I interview Dr. Angela Lim, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Clearhead. Angela has set up her own...

A full service Digital Agency with 75 to 80% client retention that has been growing with 50% sales growth yearly for the past 3 years with now under 10 FTEs. (Sabrina and Rik Konings) australia digital marketing fte 6-10 sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania Feb 13, 2023

In this episode, Troy interviews Sabrina and Rik Konings from Kings Digital based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia....

QFF Built over 450 funnels and launched sales funnel teams for King Kong & Foundr. Now helping small-medium business owners with their own post-click experience, converting traffic into money. (Alisha Conlin-Hurd) australia podcast qff sales funnels Feb 10, 2023

In this episode, Michael interviews Alisha Conlin-Hurd, co-founder of Persuasion Experience. She’s based...

QFF Spent 20 years working in the labor field and due to poor lifestyle, got burned out. One day, saw a flyer in the mail about the first 24-hour gym. Signed up and went every 4am for a year. The Outback Mind is helping change that. (Aaron Schultz) australia mental health podcast qff Jan 27, 2023

In this episode, Michael interviews Aaron Schultz, founder of Outback Mind, based in Queensland, Australia. He...

10+ years of experience in golfing and a keen interest in whisky, now helping people have a comfortable drinking experience with a purpose. Growing 67% a year in sales for the first few years with over 3 FTEs. (Greg Ramsay) australia distilling financial exit fte 1-5 operational exit podcast sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania Jan 04, 2023

In this episode, I interview Greg Ramsay, the Founder, and CEO of The NZ Whisky Collection based in Hobart,...

Started doing business at the young age of 10, in their driveway selling pre-loved dry goods, to launching her own company, The Seven Effect. Earning $550,000 this year, with a team of 10 people, 6 of them FTEs. (Jodie Nevid) australia coaching financial exit fte 1-5 operational exit podcast sales $0.5m-$1m aud Dec 28, 2022

In this GASB episode, Troy interviews Jodie Nevid, the founder of The Seven Effect. She’s based in Adelaide,...

From being employed to realizing he can do better running an advertising agency himself. Founded DOUBLESTAR CO, a branding and design agency, equipped with 7 FTEs, and earning $1.2 million just last year. (Jye Smith) australia branding fte 6-10 podcast sales $1m-$3m aud Dec 26, 2022

In this episode, Troy interviews Jye Smith, founder of DOUBLE STAR CO. He’s based in Sydney, Australia....

15+ years in finance roles in large media and technology businesses, now helping founders and CEOs of startups by providing commercial and strategic financial advice. Growing 50% in revenue from the previous year with over 5 FTEs. (Michelle Kvello) australia finance fte 1-5 podcast sales $0.5m-$1m aud Dec 21, 2022

In this episode, I interview Michelle Kvello, Managing Director and CFO of Lantern Partners based in Sydney,...

After 12 years as an ESL teacher, went to film school and pursued a career in entrepreneurship. Co-Founded 2 companies, one hitting 1 million ARR in USD and giving notes to small-medium business owners with their startups. (Nicole Baldinu) australia fte 11-20 podcast saas sales $1m-$3m aud Nov 21, 2022

In this episode, I interview Nicole Baldinu, an entrepreneur and Co-Founder of WebinarNinja & The $100 MBA....

10+ years experience as a sports physio, now supporting people to improve health, safety, and well-being. From tracking down during the pandemic, now back into a growth phase for about 65% top-line highs with over 30 FTEs. (Steve McCullagh) australia fte 31-40 healthcare podcast sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania Nov 07, 2022

In this episode, I interview Steve McCullagh, the CEO of Healthy Business based in Hobart, Australia. Steve has set...

10+ years of corporate experience working, now helping entrepreneurs improve leadership and generate revenue extraordinarily. Became a seven-figure consultant and grew sales to 270% with over 9 FTEs. (Olivia Jenkins) australia digital marketing fte 6-10 podcast sales $1m-$3m aud Nov 02, 2022

In this episode, I interview Olivia Jenkins the Founder, and CEO of Olivia Jenkins Consultanc, based in Adelaide,...

From importing different products, now became one of Australia’s most awarded & recommended artisan producers in distillery. Growing 35% annually with over 17 FTEs. (David Ridden) australia crowdfunded distilling financial exit fte 11-20 operational exit podcast sales $1m-$3m aud Oct 26, 2022

In this episode, Troy had a chat with David Ridden the Founder, and CEO of Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery...

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