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

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

How purpose, structure, and cadence turn hustling founders into scaling leaders.

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse August 15, 2025) Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg sit down with EOS® Implementer César Quintero to unpack the shift from founder-doer to leader-builder. They cover the "jazz to marching band" analogy, EOS's six components, how to run a high-leverage planning day, and why coaching is a force multiplier for traction.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guest: Cesar Quintero

From Post-It to Pitch: Nailing Your First Stage Gate

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse July 25, 2025)

A practical walkthrough of the Ultimate Startup Checklist—how to go from idea to execution with sticky-note planning, SMART stage gates, and the X-Factor/brand-promise combo. We cover AI-era discovery (Google and LLMs), mentors and incubators, naming and trademarks, KPIs that matter, and how to use the workbook's embedded GPTs without losing your authentic voice.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

A masterclass in moving from idea to execution—one sticky note at a time.

(Recorded Live On Clubhouse July 18, 2025)

This week, Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg break down the Ultimate Startup Checklist — a practical, step-by-step guide to turning your idea into a real business. From writing your idea on a sticky note to setting stage gates, defining KPIs, and ranking in AI-driven search, this episode walks you through the habits that separate dreamers from doers.

Learn how to name your business, test your concept, track what matters, and stay accountable through every stage of the startup journey.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

AI is changing everything—and opportunity has never been bigger. Colin and Michele unpack a practical system for spotting problems, scoring scalability, and building moats, with real examples from product, platform, and brand plays. Plus, the Time-to-Sell Index ticks up, hinting at brighter market sentiment.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

AI Growth Hacks & Minor Majors for Entrepreneurs

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse June 13, 2025) Discover how to scale smarter with AI—from creative branding to building tools with zero code. Startup Club hosts Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg share high-leverage AI tactics that any founder can use.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

The ROI of Reviews

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse June 6, 2025) From five-star ratings to viral feedback loops—today's episode dives into the real-world impact of reviews. Whether you're selling a product, booking guests, or writing a book, social proof could be your secret weapon. Learn how to get it, use it, and protect it.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Is Franchising a Smart Way to Start a Business?

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse May 30, 2025)

Author Alicia Miller shares what makes franchising a strategic path to entrepreneurship—if you know how to vet the right system. From resales to private equity exits, this episode is full of tactical insights.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guest: Alicia Miller

Supercharge Your Startup with AI and Data

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse May 16th, 2025) Alejandro Martinez, CEO of Propelling Tech, joins the stage to break down how AI and data can radically transform your business—if used wisely.

We discussedr:

• Why clean data matters more than big data

• Real examples of AI saving time and money for founders

• How to avoid hallucinations and train AI with your own voice

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guest: Alejandro Martinez

Startup Myths, Busted

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse May 9th, 2025) Chris and Dave Sinkinson, authors of Startup Different, join us to challenge the conventional startup playbook. No VC? No problem. Hear their journey of scaling a software company with empathy, grit, and zero outside funding.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guests: Chris and David Sinkinson