Startup Diaries

Startup Diaries hosted by Pivotal Conversations & Kyle Traynor shares the stories of successful founders and all the valuable lessons they learnt along the way.

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Lesson: Nathan Chan On Starting A Business With...
Nathan Chan, the highly accomplished CEO of Foundr, has established an impressive digital presence with over 3.5 million followers. Through his work, he has connected renowned entrepreneurs, including Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Mark Cuban,...
14 min
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Lesson: Tobi Pearce On How To Sell Your Busines...
Are you wanting to build your business and sell it for millions? Tobi Pearce shares his insights on how to build a business, which is appealing to buyers.  Tobi reveals his $400 million exit from SWEAT and selling to the US software company...
10 min
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#64: Tomorrow Skincare Co-Founders On What Make...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the Co-Founders of Tomorrow Skincare, Raoul and Lewis. In 2021, Raoul and Lewis launched Tomorrow Skincare, a 4 step skin health system to eliminate poor skin hygiene and enhance the...
93 min
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#63: Erin Deering - I Was Making Millions And W...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Erin Deering, the Co-Founder of Triangl Swimwear.  In 2012, Erin Deering and then-partner Craig Ellis launched Triangl, a women’s swimwear company born from a discussion they had...
69 min
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#62: GeedUp On Building Australia's Largest Str...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the boys at GeedUp Co. From West Sydney Australia to the world, GeedUp Co has grown at an unprecedented rate and is now considered the largest streetwear brand in Australia. The boys...
70 min
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Lesson: Mark Ritson On Why You Should Get Prope...
Mark Ritson, with experience working for notable brands in Australia, emphasises the importance of first acquiring a foundational understanding of marketing before claiming expertise. He suggests that it's crucial to familiarize oneself with existing...
18 min
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Lesson: Sabri Suby Shares The Secret To Capturi...
Are you struggling to get the attention of potential customers in today's crowded market? Sabri Suby shares his insights on how to help your business stand out. Sabri built King Kong with $0 in his bedroom, making over 150 cold calls per day. Today,...
16 min
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#61: Nick Bell On Why You're Failing: The 1 Thi...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Nick Bell, Founder of First Page and Removify and much more! Nick dropped out of university with 0 staff in 2008 to now 1400 and growing with no capital raised. He turned $300 in...
65 min
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Lesson: Paul Waddy Shares The Number One Formul...
Want to scale your ecommerce business without breaking the bank on advertising costs? Paul Waddy recommends following the 50/30/20 rule: aim for a 50% gross margin, spend 30% or less on operating expenses, and aim for a 20% net profit. But that's...
15 min
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#60: Davie Fogarty On Building A $200M+ E-Comme...
On this week's episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Davie Fogarty, Founder of The Oodie, Calming Blankets, Australian Furniture Warehouse and Co-Founder of Pupnaps. Davie dropped out of university to then go on to make over $200,000,000...
56 min
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Lesson: Jess Hatzis On Scaling To Multiple 7 Fi...
Every business leader is in search of the next lesson. My hope with these lessons is that they can shift the way you think, change your mind or solve a problem you are facing.    Jess Hatzis is the Co-Founder of the cheeky skin care brand,...
12 min
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#59: Bali Body Co-Founders - From 0 To 1.4 Mill...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Laura and Dave, Co-Founders of Bali Body. Laura and Dave were living the tropical island life in Bali. This is where the inspiration to create a brand that delivered summer in a bottle...
62 min
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Lesson: Jade Spooner Shares The Key Ingredient ...
Every business leader is in search of the next lesson. My hope with these lessons is that they can shift the way you think, change your mind or solve a problem you are facing.    Jade Spooner is a serial entrepreneur, an amazing leader and...
4 min
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#58: Chelsea Pottenger On The Dark Truth Of Hus...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Chelsea Pottenger, Founder of EQ Minds and Author of The Mindful High Performer. Chelsea is responsible for helping brands such as eBay, Google, Telstra and CBA improve mental health in...
46 min
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#57: Reebok Brand Director On How To Build A Wi...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Ash Sampson, the Brand Director of Reebok. In 2021 Adidas sold Reebok for a whooping $2.5 Billion USD. Ash was given the responsibility to build the new team from the ground up. Ash...
76 min
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#56: (DEBUNKED) 5 Must Have Marketing Strategie...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle and Olivia sit down to debunk their 5 MUST HAVE Marketing Strategies For 2022. Did their predictions actually come true? Is it too late to implement these staregies? What is in store for 2023? Which...
52 min
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#55: Adam Ferrier - How To Use Customer Psychol...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Adam Ferrier, the Founder of Thinkerbell Pty Ltd. In 2021 Thinkerbell was crowned Mumbrella's Creative and PR and Full Service Agency of The Year (the only time an agency has ever won...
67 min
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#54: Daniel Flynn On Building A Product That Ch...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Daniel Flynn, the Co-Founder of Thankyou and author of best-selling book, Chapter One. Daniel Flynn helped raise more then $17,000,000 for 22 of the word's poorest regions - with the...
51 min
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#53: Paul Waddy On Building An 8 Figure E-Comme...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Paul Waddy, Director of Paul Waddy Advisory Pty Ltd and Author of Shopify for Dummies. With over 12 years experience advising some of Australia's most successful online retailers,...
76 min
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#52: Effie Kats The #1 Way To Stop Your Busines...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Effie Kats, the Founder of Effie Kats Official and Co-Founder of Bayse. At only 23 years old, Effie built the brand 'Zachary The Label', which saw unprecedented growth, with the likes...
61 min
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#51: Tobi Pearce On Lessons From A $400 Million...
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Tobi Pearce, the Co-Founder of SWEAT. Tobi reveals his $400 million exit from SWEAT, after selling to the US software company iFIT and his life since stepping down from his role as CEO....
77 min
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#50: Mark Ritson - Billion Dollar Marketing Les...
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Mark Ritson, the Founder of Marketing Week Mini MBA and global brand consultant for Louis Vuitton, Westpac, Sephora, Dom Perignon, Hennessy, Flight Centre and MANY more. Mark reveals...
85 min
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#49: Nathan Chan On How Foundr Grew To Over 3.5...
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the CEO of Foundr, Nathan Chan. With over 3.5 million followers, Foundr connects entrepreneurs such as Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Mark Cuban, Tim Ferriss and many more, with...
53 min
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#48: Dan Ferguson On Adore Beauty's Genius Mark...
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the Chief Marketing Officer of Adore Beauty, Dan Ferguson. Adore Beauty's marketing strategy no doubtingly acquires sales. The $429.21 million ASX-listed company had 687,000 active...
75 min
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#47: Mia Klitsas Co-Founder Of Moxie On Launchi...
On this weeks Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with the Co-Founder of Moxie, Mia Klitsas. Mia had an off-the-cuff idea in her early 20's and decided to take a huge leap to disrupt a stagnant category with a $5,000 investment. Today, her...
85 min