In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Nicola Mason , co-founder of Smitten Merino , shares how she built a thriving Tasmanian fashion brand from her dining table to a $4M business with 30 staff. Using premium Merino wool, they’ve championed local manufacturing and sustainability, growing through clever strategies like authentic, personal email marketing. Nicola talks about navigating challenges during COVID, balancing rapid growth with family life, and how resilie...
Jul 08, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 693
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Tom Schwab , founder of Interview Valet , who built a $3M podcast marketing agency with 15 FTEs after exiting two prior businesses. He shares how turning off cold outreach and focusing on trust-based podcast marketing skyrocketed results. Tom reveals why “relationships are the ultimate currency”, how AI is changing the marketing game, and why he took a 6-week sabbatical to prove the business could thrive without him. Packed wi...
Jul 06, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 692
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
Jul 03, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 691
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Barrie Cohen , founder of BC Public Relations , about her journey of building a successful Denver-based PR firm. Since its inception in 2017 as a solo venture, the firm has grown into a dynamic team of five women. Initially focused on traditional media, BC Public Relations has diversified into digital platforms such as podcasts and YouTube. Cohen shares insights on the power of storytelling in marketing, navigating the challen...
Jul 01, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 690
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Ryan Carey , founder of Better On — a platform that helps leaders enhance their communication skills through asynchronous video. Carey recounts his path from working at YouTube to establishing his own venture in 2019. He underscores the importance of self-care and mental health, sharing how his company has achieved consistent 15% year-over-year growth and now employs seven full-time team members, all without external investmen...
Jun 29, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 689
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
Jun 26, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 688
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Julia Linehan , founder of The Digital Voice , a UK-based PR and marketing agency specializing in ad tech and martech. Julia shares her journey from a solo consultant to leading a remote team of 36, including 28 full-time equivalents. Over the past six years, she has grown the agency’s revenue sixfold and doubled profits, driven by her people-first approach. Julia discusses the challenges of letting go, the power of consistent...
Jun 24, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 687
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Owen Tilbury , founder of Clip Consulting who shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Owen sold his first venture, a historic Tasmanian restaurant, for 2.45 times more than he paid for it, only three years after launching . He then built a consulting firm from a standing start in 1983, growing it into a systemized operation that sold for nearly $1 million in 2008 , all through a 25-year bootstrap journey. Owen also disc...
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 686
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
Jun 19, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 685
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Cathy Yoder , founder of Empowered Cooks , who shares her inspiring journey from starting a simple blog in 2008 to building a thriving business with seven full-time equivalent team members. Her popular YouTube channel, which focuses on air fryer recipes, has garnered over 752,000 subscribers and has been a key driver of her success. Cathy has sold more than 50,000 cookbooks, achieved over $70,000 in monthly sales, and generate...
Jun 17, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 684
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Dean Mathews , the founder of On The Clock . Dean shares his evolution from a solo software developer in 2004 to leading a team of 23 professionals, supporting 170,000 to 280,000 active users. Originally launched as a time-tracking app, On The Clock has expanded to include employee scheduling and payroll services, with ambitious goals of reaching $10 million in revenue and one million monthly active users. Dean discusses the c...
Jun 15, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 683
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
Jun 12, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 682
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin engages in an insightful conversation with Sari Davidson , founder of Fractional Founders . Sari shares her entrepreneurial journey, beginning with the establishment of Boogan Head, a baby products company, in 2007, through to its successful acquisition in 2024. Boogan Head’s product line, which included pacifier clips, was distributed through major retailers such as Walmart and Target, achieving annual revenues between $5 and $10 millio...
Jun 10, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 681
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin speaks with Matthew Whyatt , Managing Director of Tech Torque Systems . Matthew shares his entrepreneurial journey, scaling a previous business to 70 employees before intentionally transitioning to a leaner, more focused team of six at Tech Talk, specializing in B2B marketing for SaaS and tech companies. He discusses the power of long-term strategy, the impact of personal branding, and the growing effectiveness of hyper-personalized mark...
Jun 08, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 680
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
Jun 05, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 679
In this episode of Grow a Small Business , host Troy Trewin interviews Francesca Moi , founder of Empowering Virtual Solutions . Francesca shares her journey from starting a business 15 years ago to pivoting three years ago to focus solely on virtual assistants (VAs). Since then, she has grown the company from 1 to 78 full-time equivalent team members, serving over 1,500 clients and generating $1.8 million in revenue. Her business connects Australian companies with skilled VAs from the Philippin...
Jun 03, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 678
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews John Abrams , founder of South Mountain Company , shared his remarkable journey from launching a small six-person architectural construction firm in 1973 to growing it into a thriving 40-employee solar business generating $20 million in annual revenue. A strong advocate for employee ownership, Abrams highlighted the advantages of worker cooperatives and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), emphasizing their positive impact ...
Jun 01, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 677
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
May 29, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 676
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Penny Burke , Director of WhereTo Research , shares her inspiring journey of growing the company to $12 million in revenue and leading it through a successful merger with a global firm. She highlights the importance of strong people skills, strategic thinking, and staying passionate about business. Penny also reflects on her early days in advertising and how those experiences shaped her leadership style. This episode offers va...
May 27, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 675
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jaemin Frazer , founder of The Insecurity Project , He shares his 15-year journey of turning personal and professional setbacks into success. Starting in 2010, he scaled to 5 full-time equivalents and 30 contractors but faced a $250,000 debt when the model failed. By restructuring, Jaemin now works just 24 hours weekly with his wife, from anywhere in the world, generating impactful results globally. His approach treats persona...
May 25, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 674
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
May 22, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 673
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru , founder of Ashburn Children's Dentistry , based just outside Washington, D.C. Dr. Lynda shares her inspiring journey of healing her own sleep apnea without surgery and how it led her to pivot her practice toward airway-focused pediatric care. She explains how early intervention in children's breathing and sleep issues can transform their long-term health. Tune in to hear how she's making a global impact b...
May 20, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 672
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jose Berlanga of Tricon Homes , based in Houston, Texas. Jose shares his 40-year journey as a serial entrepreneur, starting in oil and gas at just 17, then scaling a construction business to $100M and 200 team members. He opens up about the challenges of the GFC, lessons from running seven cafes, and the mindset needed to survive and thrive in business. Jose also offers insights into hiring, delegation, and building resilience...
May 18, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 671
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
May 15, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 670
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Tiffany Alexander , Fund Manager and Owner of Aspen Sage Fund , about her 20-year journey from aspiring astronaut to successful real estate investor. Tiffany shares how she built a 30-person team, scaled to 17 rental doors, and transitioned into note investing to reclaim her time and boost returns. She explains how Aspen Sage Fund specializes in acquiring and restructuring distressed mortgage debt, helping families stay in the...
May 13, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 669
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jay Patey , founder of Pigeon Whole Bakers , who shares his journey from launching a small Hobart café in 2008 to building an $8M bakery with over 50 staff. Jay dives into the power of word-of-mouth marketing, the decision to expand into wholesale, and creating a beloved Tasmanian brand that now supplies major outlets like MONA and Hill Street stores. He opens up about the challenges of fast growth, how shifting to daylight pr...
May 11, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 668
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
May 08, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 667
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Felicity Zadro , founder of Zadro Agency , a strategic communications firm in Sydney. Felicity shares how she built her business from just $5K and a heavy laptop named “Bruce” into a $2M agency with 10 team members. She discusses overcoming major challenges, including the GFC and losing 85% of revenue during COVID, and how she rebuilt with a strong retainer model. We dive into her focus on team culture, the shift from founder ...
May 06, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 666
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Hayden Crack , founder of HC Electrical , shares his inspiring business journey. Starting as a one-man operation, he scaled his electrical contracting business from a £300k turnover to over £4M in just six years, growing his team to 13 full-time equivalents. Based in Hobart, Australia, HC Electrical specializes in residential, insurance, and commercial electrical work, as well as air conditioning and solar installations. Hayde...
May 02, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 665
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 for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with yo...
May 01, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 664
