Startup Diaries

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What's Startup Diaries about?

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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Startup Diaries episodes:

05.30.2024
Is Tesla's Full Self-Driving About to Replace Uber Drivers?
In this episode I'm diving into a game-changing topic that's set to shake up the ride-sharing industry. Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology is advancing rapidly, and many are wondering: could this be the end for Uber drivers as we know it?...
05.27.2024
Mr Beast Signs $100 Million Deal With Amazon
In this episode I break down Mr Beast's latest deal with Amazon that is being reported as worth up to $US100 million dollars. The big question is, what is Mr Beast's motive? Tune in to find out. SUBSCRIBE HERE: ...
05.02.2024
Who's The Real Winner? Joe Rogan Signs New Spotify Deal Worth $250 Million
In this episode I break down Joe Rogan latest deal with Spotify that is being reported as worth up to $250 million dollars. The big question is, who's the real winner? Tune in to find out. SUBSCRIBE HERE: @startupdiaries ...
04.03.2024
Louis Phillips: "I Would Never Go Into Business With a Friend Again" & How To Create Viral Content On Repeat
In this episode I interview Louis Phillips. We discuss Louis journey from a million dollar business success at the age of 22, to becoming one of Australia's top creators with over 300k followers, and the full circle moment launching a...
01.31.2024
Learn Series: Raising Money - Understanding The Pro's, Con's & Responsibilities
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Michael Bronfman join the podcast to provide a masterclass on raising money for your startup. We cover everything from understanding if an equity partnership is right for you, to understanding valuations and the...
01.22.2024
Frank Greeff: From "I Owed My Parents 1 Million Dollars" To A 180 Million Dollar Exit
In this episode I interview Frank Greeff. We discuss Frank's journey from bootstrapping a real estate tech startup to a successful exit selling for 180 million dollars. This episode covers the wisdom collected and lessons learnt along the way. SUBSCRIBE...
01.11.2024
Learn Series: Raising Money - Understanding Equity Partnerships, Valuations & Raising Money
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Michael Bronfman join the podcast to provide a masterclass on raising money for your startup. We cover everything from understanding if an equity partnership is right for you, to understanding valuations and the...
12.22.2023
Sabri Suby: "Marrying My Wife Changed Everything" & Your Partners Role In Your Failure
If you enjoy this conversations, I recommend you check out my first conversations with Sabri which was more focused on growing a business and marketing. 00:00 - Breaking The Mindset of Being Poor 10:58 - The Challenge of Balancing Business and...
11.21.2023
Learn: Google's Playbook: Turning Data into Business Breakthroughs
In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle shares the mic with Laura Parr. Laura is the Senior Strategy and Insights Manager at Google. Her work includes through market research, strategic analysis and analytical modelling, translating data into actionable insights and...
10.10.2023
Diary: KX Pilates Founder - From 20k Debt to 50+ Million
In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle shares the mic with Aaron Smith. Aaron is an award-winning fitness innovator and entrepreneur and also the founder of Pilates franchise KX Pilates. With now over 110 locations globally, Aaron shares his startup...
10.05.2023
Lesson: How To Grow Your Business With No Money with Nick Bell
Nick Bell shares how to grow your business with no working capital behind you. LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON SPOTIFY: https://spotify.link/Cg36rsf8DDb LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEdls4aXm6c&feature=youtu.be FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/kylertraynor FOLLOW NICK: LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbellentrepreneur/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
10.04.2023
Diary: How Cheating Death Helped Tristan Sternson Build a Multi-Million Dollar Tech Startup
In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle shares the mic with Tristan Sternson. Tristan has a unique story, experiencing a near death experience which fuelled him to reach his potential in life. Tristan is an Australian tech industry pioneer and...
09.25.2023
Diary: South St - "This year has been my hardest in business"
In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle shares the mic with Harley Booth. Harley is the founder of South St the label, building it into a multi million dollar fashion label with stores at Chadstone shopping centre, pacific fair and...
08.31.2023
Lesson: The Number One Reason Why Your Business Isn't Growing
Tobi Pearce, the Co-Founder of SWEAT reveals the number one reason why business's struggle to grow through his own experience in a high growth startup. LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781&nd=1 LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aIJEd_oNr7k FOLLOW KYLE: INSTAGRAM...
08.24.2023
Lesson: Why Gary Vee’s Marketing Tactics are Wrong
Find out why Mark Ritson, brand founder and a consultant for some of the most recognised brands think that Gary Vee's marketing tactics are wrong and why education is crucial to proper marketing leverage. LISTEN TO THE FULL EP ON SPOTIFY:...
08.17.2023
Lesson: Advice For Making Your First $1,000,000
Lisandro and Benn, explain the evolution of Elite Eleven and the break through they had once they expanded into women's apparel. They deep dive into their secrets to success, including advice for someone wanting to make their first $1,000,000 in...
08.10.2023
Lesson: The No Ego Approach to Success
Today's lesson is with Gee'd Up Co on their no ego approach to building success. The streetwear brand has grown at an unprecedented rate and is now considered the largest streetwear brand in Australia. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:...
08.08.2023
Diary: Funday Sweets - How Daniel Turned Confectionaries Biggest problem Into a Multi Million Dollar Business
In this episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle explores the inception and growth of Funday Sweets. Founder, Daniel Kitay delves into his personal journey, the challenges of creating a healthier lolly alternative, and the brand's evolution amidst the COVID era. From...
08.03.2023
Lesson: How to launch a business with $0
Join Kyle on Startup Diaries as he sits down with Sabri Suby discussing how he launched King Kong with $0. Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGZ292Mhf5eknEwhZA8zq?si=5ac423d2107d4781&nd=1 Watch The Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BV-bvpgpGBM Sabri’s Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/sabrisuby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
07.27.2023
Lesson: The Formula for Scaling to 9 Figures
Join Kyle on Startup Diaries as he unpicks the formula of scaling to 9 figures with Frank Body Founder Jess Hatzis. Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KNEQI0hPF408VcRKWgCAn?si=7f04901f84b04e83 Watch The Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j_hdaJGhESE Jess's Instagram: https://instagram.com/jess_hatzis Learn more about your ad choices....
07.24.2023
Diary: How July Transformed a Boring Category (Luggage) Into a 22 Million Dollar Gold Mine
On this week's episode of Startup Diaries Kyle sits down with Athan Didaskalou co-founder of July, a brand that has revolutionised travel with innovative luggage products. He and his business partner, Richard, have combined their unique strengths to create a brand that...
07.12.2023
Learn: Scaling Success - Supercharging Your Business from 20k to 100k Months
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Clay and Nathan from Sway digital sit down with Kyle to discuss the art of scaling ecommerce brands from 20k to 100k months. Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 01:20 - Where to...
07.06.2023
Lesson: Nick Bell - Decisive Moves: Mastering Tough Decisions in a Blink
Join Kyle on Startup Diaries as he interviews the extraordinary Nick Bell, Founder of First Page, Removify, and so much more! Get ready for a deep dive into Nick's insights on profitability strategies, cash flow management, fostering a thriving company culture,...
07.05.2023
Learn: The Conversion Code - Proven Strategies to Multiply Your Sales
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Clay and Nathan to chat about all things ecommerce, customer psychology, how to ensure your customer experience is fluent and how to maximise your website for conversions. Produced by Pivotal...
06.29.2023
Lesson: Georgia Danos - Stand Out from the Crowd: Discover Your Unique Selling Point
Meet Georgia, the inspiring entrepreneur who revolutionised the oral care industry with her innovative approach to toothpaste. As the Founder of Gem, she saw a gap in the market for natural and effective toothpaste that looked good too. Despite facing challenges, Georgia's...
06.28.2023
Learn: Marketing Mastery 101 - How To Build Your Marketing Strategy From Scratch
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Clay and Nathan from Sway digital to chat everything marketing, building a digital presence and scaling ecommerce brands. The boys from Sway bring their experience in scaling brands past...
06.15.2023
Lesson: Danny Chiha - Skyrocket Your Business: Mastering Gross Margins
Join us on Startup Diaries as Kyle interviews Danny Chiha, owner of Kelly Partner Northern Beaches accounting firm. Tune in for valuable insights on business structuring for long-term success, the drawbacks of sole trader & partnership models, the significance of...
06.08.2023
Lesson: Blake Micola - Achieve More with Less: The Power of Delegating Tasks
Join us on this week's thrilling installment of Startup Diaries as Kyle sits down with Blake Micola, the visionary Founder and Managing Director of GMS™ & GMS™ Creative. Blake unveils the raw challenges of startup growth, shares invaluable insights on...
06.01.2023
Lesson: Amal Wakim - Unleash the Power of Data: Supercharge Your Business Growth
Kyle sits down with Amal Wakim, Co-Founder and CEO of Equalution. Amal uncovers the secrets to scaling your business growth by harnessing the power of data-driven decisions! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3z0j0R3y7ume51WRnf52qs?si=Z8EEJvHGRjmMgYtC_BrcBw Watch The Full Episode Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/0mVdGd1PNsA Amal's...
05.04.2023
Lesson: Effie Kats - Skyrocket Your E-Commerce Profits with Social Media Mastery
Effie Kats, the Founder of Effie Kats Official and Co-Founder of Bayse, has had the likes of Kendall and Kylie Jenner wearing her clothing regularly. Effie reveals how you can skyrocket your e-commerce profits with social media mastery! Listen To The...
05.01.2023
#72: Startup Diaries Private Networking Community? + April's 5 Key Takeaways
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle reveals his 5 key takeaways from April and the Startup Diaries private networking community... Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW | https://form.typeform.com/to/Yip9hyME GET BUSINESS...
04.27.2023
Lesson: Bali Body Co-Founders - Advice For Aspiring Entrepreneurs & Tips For Starting Your Own Business
Laura and Dave, the Co-Founders of Bali Body on their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen to this lesson for some golden nuggets for starting your own business! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MNkhk1KxNM8ngg6ih8esn?si=WQuOLHskTX-H2V2Hwjvy0g Watch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/rUTDH-hXCUI Laura's...
04.26.2023
Diary #72 Dalton Henshaw - From Burnout to Expansion: Growing from 0 to 42 Employees in Just 2 Years!
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Dalton Henshaw, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BULLFROG. Within 2 years, Dalton has grown his team to a remarkable 42 employees, most recently being awarded B and T Australia's...
04.20.2023
Lesson: Isaac John - Is AI Poised To Take Over? And Is Your Business Ready For The Future?...
YKTR Founder, Isaac John, From NRL Player to Business Mogul, reveals the future of AI and if your business is ready for the future! Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7u8eDMWk7Fk9O4r2b7dAF6?si=wi9r5mxBTuWR7W5OyfWCnQ Watch On The Full Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/_XlNoxPpFc8 Isaac John Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iice_ Learn...
04.17.2023
#71 Elyse Collat: Tips to Learn BEFORE Launching Your Online Store
Meet Elyse Collat: Ecommerce pro and pet adventure business Founder turned Head of Ecommerce at Thank You and Frank Green. Discover how her new venture, Wild Thing Ecommerce, simplifies the digital jungle for aspiring entrepreneurs! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal...
04.13.2023
Lesson: Mark Ritson On Which Marketing Tactics To Focus On In Your Startup
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, on which marketing tactics to focus on in your startup. Listen To The Full Episode...
04.12.2023
Learn: Accounting Secret - How To Pay Less Taxes & Earn What You Want From Your Business
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Danny Chiha. Danny is the owner of accounting firm Kelly Partner Northern Beaches. On today's episode, Danny and Kyle discuss the importance of proper business structuring for long-term success, the...
04.10.2023
#70 Georgia Danos: Building Gem - How To Break Through When The Odds Are Stacked Against You
Meet Georgia, the inspiring entrepreneur who revolutionised the oral care industry with her innovative approach to toothpaste. As the Founder of Gem, she saw a gap in the market for natural and effective toothpaste that looked good too. Despite facing challenges, Georgia's...
04.06.2023
Lesson: Elle Roseby On How To Create A Culture That Employees Love
Elle Roseby, the Managing Director Of Country Road Group 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...
04.05.2023
Learn: Never Feel Uncertain Again - Making Budgeting & Forecasting Simple
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Danny Chiha. Danny is the owner of accounting firm Kelly Partner Northern Beaches. On today's episode, Danny and Kyle discuss the importance of budgeting and forecasting for businesses. Learn about...
04.03.2023
#69 Amal Wakim: From Idea To Empire - How To Transform Your Idea Into Millions
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Amal Wakim, Co-Founder and CEO of Equalution. Amal discusses how she turned an idea, once earning $240 a week into a multi-million dollar empire who is listed on the Forbes...
03.30.2023
Lesson: Chelsea Pottenger On How To Create A Culture That Employees Love
Chelsea Pottenger Founder of EQ Minds and Author of The Mindful High Performer, is responsible for helping brands such as eBay, Google, Telstra and CBA improve mental health in the workplace and find a better balance for their employees. Chelsea shares...
03.29.2023
Learn: The Ultimate Guide To Pricing - How To Supercharge Your Profits
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Danny Chiha. Danny is the owner of accounting firm Kelly Partner Northern Beaches. On today's episode, Danny and Kyle discuss the importance of pricing, how to price correctly and how...
03.27.2023
#68 Nick Bell: There's A Wrecking Ball Coming For Startups
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....
03.23.2023
Lesson: Davie Fogarty On How To Leverage AI To Grow Your Business In 2023
Davie Fogarty dropped out of university to then go on to make over $200,000,000 a year. Davie said it took more than a dozen "failed" business ideas before he struck gold back in 2018 when he was only 23 years...
03.20.2023
#67: What's Next For Startup Diaries?
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle discusses the vision for Startup Diaries, and the content you can look forward to in 2023. Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 50% OFF YOUR FIRST EPISODE WITH PIVOTAL CONVERSATIONS: ENQUIRE NOW |...
03.13.2023
#66: Blake Micola On Explosive Digital Marketing Strategies For 2023
On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Blake Micola, Founder and Managing Director of GMS™ & GMS™ Creative. Blake started his advertising agency in 2016, and has helped scale 300+ businesses, achieving ROI's...
03.06.2023
#65: Isaac John On How To Survive Employee Turnover & Keep Your Business Thriving
From NRL Player to Business Mogul: Isaac John's Incredible Journey from the Field to Founding YKTR Sports! Isaac reveals Why YKTR Staff Left, The Do's and Don'ts of Being a Manager, The Future of Business, Surviving Employee...
03.03.2023
Lesson: Nathan Chan On Starting A Business With Little To No Experience
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, and Tim Ferriss, with millions of...
02.23.2023
Lesson: Tobi Pearce On How To Sell Your Business For Millions
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...

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Startup Diaries episodes:

Is Tesla's Full Self-Driving About to Replace Uber Drivers?

Mr Beast Signs $100 Million Deal With Amazon

Who's The Real Winner? Joe Rogan Signs New Spotify Deal Worth $250 Million

Louis Phillips: "I Would Never Go Into Business With a Friend Again" & How To Create Viral Content On Repeat

Learn Series: Raising Money - Understanding The Pro's, Con's & Responsibilities

Frank Greeff: From "I Owed My Parents 1 Million Dollars" To A 180 Million Dollar Exit

Learn Series: Raising Money - Understanding Equity Partnerships, Valuations & Raising Money

Sabri Suby: "Marrying My Wife Changed Everything" & Your Partners Role In Your Failure

Learn: Google's Playbook: Turning Data into Business Breakthroughs

Diary: KX Pilates Founder - From 20k Debt to 50+ Million

Lesson: How To Grow Your Business With No Money with Nick Bell

Diary: How Cheating Death Helped Tristan Sternson Build a Multi-Million Dollar Tech Startup

Diary: South St - "This year has been my hardest in business"

Lesson: The Number One Reason Why Your Business Isn't Growing

Lesson: Why Gary Vee’s Marketing Tactics are Wrong

Lesson: Advice For Making Your First $1,000,000

Lesson: The No Ego Approach to Success

Diary: Funday Sweets - How Daniel Turned Confectionaries Biggest problem Into a Multi Million Dollar Business

Lesson: How to launch a business with $0

Lesson: The Formula for Scaling to 9 Figures

Diary: How July Transformed a Boring Category (Luggage) Into a 22 Million Dollar Gold Mine

Learn: Scaling Success - Supercharging Your Business from 20k to 100k Months

Lesson: Nick Bell - Decisive Moves: Mastering Tough Decisions in a Blink

Learn: The Conversion Code - Proven Strategies to Multiply Your Sales

Lesson: Georgia Danos - Stand Out from the Crowd: Discover Your Unique Selling Point

Learn: Marketing Mastery 101 - How To Build Your Marketing Strategy From Scratch

Lesson: Danny Chiha - Skyrocket Your Business: Mastering Gross Margins

Lesson: Blake Micola - Achieve More with Less: The Power of Delegating Tasks

Lesson: Amal Wakim - Unleash the Power of Data: Supercharge Your Business Growth

Lesson: Effie Kats - Skyrocket Your E-Commerce Profits with Social Media Mastery

#72: Startup Diaries Private Networking Community? + April's 5 Key Takeaways

Lesson: Bali Body Co-Founders - Advice For Aspiring Entrepreneurs & Tips For Starting Your Own Business

Diary #72 Dalton Henshaw - From Burnout to Expansion: Growing from 0 to 42 Employees in Just 2 Years!

Lesson: Isaac John - Is AI Poised To Take Over? And Is Your Business Ready For The Future?...

#71 Elyse Collat: Tips to Learn BEFORE Launching Your Online Store

Lesson: Mark Ritson On Which Marketing Tactics To Focus On In Your Startup

Learn: Accounting Secret - How To Pay Less Taxes & Earn What You Want From Your Business

#70 Georgia Danos: Building Gem - How To Break Through When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

Lesson: Elle Roseby On How To Create A Culture That Employees Love

Learn: Never Feel Uncertain Again - Making Budgeting & Forecasting Simple

#69 Amal Wakim: From Idea To Empire - How To Transform Your Idea Into Millions

Lesson: Chelsea Pottenger On How To Create A Culture That Employees Love

Learn: The Ultimate Guide To Pricing - How To Supercharge Your Profits

#68 Nick Bell: There's A Wrecking Ball Coming For Startups

Lesson: Davie Fogarty On How To Leverage AI To Grow Your Business In 2023

#67: What's Next For Startup Diaries?

#66: Blake Micola On Explosive Digital Marketing Strategies For 2023

#65: Isaac John On How To Survive Employee Turnover & Keep Your Business Thriving

Lesson: Nathan Chan On Starting A Business With Little To No Experience

Lesson: Tobi Pearce On How To Sell Your Business For Millions