The Build Cycle

The Build Cycle

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The Build Cycle episodes

  • Ep #017 - How to Grow by Building Better Partnerships w/ Competitor founder Bob Babbitt

    It doesn't matter what type of business you want to build, strong partnerships will help you and and your industry grow. Competitor Magazine founder Bob Babbit used this strategy to amazing success, building not just his magazine but also launching a radio show, podcast, awards ceremony and events. All of which created an ecosystem that supported gear brands and their retailers, which in turn gave him more readers, listeners and participants.

    There's some fascinating insight into the world of events here, but even if that and the media world aren't your interest, you'd be missing out to skip this episode! Easily one of my favorites so far!

    For full show notes, links and images, check out this show's post at TheBuildCycle.com/Podcast

    Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Overcast FM, or wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review and rating! And let me know who you'd like to hear interviewed...just message me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

    1 hr 3 min
  • The Build Cycle Podcast #017 - Competitor founder Bob Babbitt

    It doesn't matter what type of business you want to build, strong partnerships will help you and and your industry grow. Competitor Magazine founder Bob Babbit used this strategy to amazing success, building not just his magazine but also launching a radio show, podcast, awards ceremony and events. All of which created an ecosystem that supported gear brands and their retailers, which in turn gave him more readers, listeners and participants.
    There's some fascinating insight into the world of events here, but even if that and the media world aren't your interest, you'd be missing out to skip this episode! Easily one of my favorites so far!
    For full show notes, links and an in depth analysis, head over to the blog at http://www.thebuildcycle.com
    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep #016 - How to Launch from your Dorm Room w/ Pure Cycles' Michael Fishman

    It's not just apps and websites kids are launching in college. Pure Cycles started up as an idea in the middle of a fall semester. By winter break, Michael Fishman and two friends had a container of bikes delivered and sold all of them before returning for spring semester. The best part? They did all that with just a few thousand bucks from personal savings! If you're launching a consumer product, Michael's thoughts on development, sourcing, sales and marketing will give you all the tools you need to get up and running fast!

    For full show notes, links and images, check out this show's post at TheBuildCycle.com/Podcast

    Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Overcast FM, or wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review and rating! And let me know who you'd like to hear interviewed...just message me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

    59 min
  • The Build Cycle Podcast #016 - Pure Cycles’ Michael Fishman

    It's not just apps and websites kids are launching in college. Pure Cycles started up as an idea in the middle of a fall semester. By winter break, Michael Fishman and two friends had a container of bikes delivered and sold all of them before returning for spring semester. The best part? They did all that with just a few thousand bucks from personal savings! If you're launching a consumer product, Michael's thoughts on development, sourcing, sales and marketing will give you all the tools you need to get up and running fast!
    Be sure to check the show notes for links at http://www.thebuildcycle.com and give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram...we're @thebuildcycle on all three!
    59 min
  • Ep #015 - Quit Your Day Job & Build Something Cool w/ Colorado Teardrops' Dean Wiltshire

    Want to travel the country, explore nature & have customers pay you to help with market research? That's the business Dean Wiltshire has built with Colorado Teardrops, a camper trailer manufacturer based in Boulder, Colorado.

    He left a lucrative job in tech to start the company, which freed up his time to travel with his daughter. Thanks to his business skills, he's growing at a sustainable pace, controlling his retail sales experience, and is building the company off revenues. Listen in to see how he's done it and pick up advice for how to launch a consumer product!

    For full show notes, links and images, check out this show's post at TheBuildCycle.com/Podcast

    Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Overcast FM, or wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review and rating! And let me know who you'd like to hear interviewed...just message me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

    1 hr 7 min
  • The Build Cycle Podcast #015 - Colorado Teardrops’ Dean Wiltshire

    Want to travel the country, explore nature & have customers pay you to help with market research? That's the business Dean Wiltshire has built with Colorado Teardrops, a camper trailer manufacturer based in Boulder, Colorado.
    He left a lucrative job in tech to start the company, which freed up his time to travel with his daughter. Thanks to his business skills, he's growing at a sustainable pace, controlling his retail sales experience, and is building the company off revenues. Listen in to see how he's done it and pick up advice for how to launch a consumer product, then head over to TheBuildCycle.com for show notes, photos and more!
    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep #014 - Build a Business Helping Others Become Entrepreneurs w/Beeline Bikes' Peter Buhl

    Why create a business when you could create a platform for others to build businesses upon? That's what Beeline Bikes' co-founder Peter Buhl did by launching their mobile bike repair vans as a franchise system. Originally conceived as a multi van operation around their home territory, they quickly figured out that the best way to scale was to bring in owner/operators and franchise the concept. Here's his story, which is full of great ideas for keeping your customers, whether they're franchisees or not, by treating them right and making their lives as easy as possible.

    For full show notes, links and images, check out this show's post at TheBuildCycle.com/Podcast

    Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Overcast FM, or wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review and rating! And let me know who you'd like to hear interviewed...just message me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

    1 hr 5 min
  • The Build Cycle Podcast #014 - Beeline Bikes’ Peter Buhl
    Why create a business when you could create a platform for others to build businesses upon? That's what Beeline Bikes' co-founder Peter Buhl did by launching their mobile bike repair vans as a franchise system. Originally conceived as a multi van operation around their home territory, they quickly figured out that the best way to scale was to bring in owner/operators and franchise the concept. Here's his story, which is full of great ideas for keeping your customers, whether they're franchisees or not, by treating them right and making their lives as easy as possible. For full show notes, links and more, check out TheBuildCycle.com!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep #013 - Develop an Alternate Sales Strategy w/ Mercury Cycle's Chris Mogridge

    Want to use alternative retail channels as a source of growth? Or take advantage of an industry downturn to save production costs? Those are two of the biggest takeaways from my interview with Chris Mogridge, founder of Mercury Cycles. Like previous podcast guest Boyd Johnson (of Boyd Cycles), Chris' company make bicycle wheels. But that's were the similarities end. Chris has taken a completely different route to market, and we talk a lot about two different business experiments that reinforce the lesson "fail fast" and move on. This one's got a lot to teach, hope you enjoy!

    Oh, and if you haven't subscribed on iTunes or Stitcher yet, please do! It helps me bring you MORE great interviews. And hit me up @thebuildcycle on social media with any comments, tips or questions...or even ideas for future guests that YOU'd like to hear from!

    For full show notes, links and images, check out this show's post at TheBuildCycle.com/Podcast

    Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Overcast FM, or wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review and rating! And let me know who you'd like to hear interviewed...just message me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

    59 min
  • The Build Cycle Podcast #013 - Mercury Cycle’s Chris Mogridge

    Want to use alternative retail channels as a source of growth? Or take advantage of an industry downturn to save production costs? Those are two of the biggest takeaways from my interview with Chris Mogridge, founder of Mercury Cycles. Like previous podcast guest Boyd Johnson (of Boyd Cycles), Chris' company make bicycle wheels. But that's were the similarities end. Chris has taken a completely different route to market, and we talk a lot about two different business experiments that reinforce the lesson "fail fast" and move on. This one's got a lot to teach, hope you enjoy!
    Oh, and if you haven't subscribed on iTunes or Stitcher yet, please do! It helps me bring you MORE great interviews. And hit me up @thebuildcycle on social media with any comments, tips or questions...or even ideas for future guests that YOU'd like to hear from!
    59 min

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