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  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    $400M Founder: "Not Everyone Should Be An Entrepreneur" & Why Most Fail

    If you enjoyed this episode, check out my previous conversation with Tobi, where he reveals the key to his success, why your business isn’t growing, and how to build and sell a business. Watch it here:    • LESSONS FROM A $400 MILLION EXIT WITH...  


    00:00 - Understanding Data as a Leader

    10:58 - Risk and the Early Stages of Business

    21:02 - The Trap of Overestimating Your Skills

    30:21 - The Role of Courage in Business Growth

    39:58 - The Reality of Risk vs. Comfort

    48:57 - Misconceptions About Hiring and Company Culture

    57:47 - Managing Loneliness as a Founder

    01:04:16 - Balancing Financial Risk and Growth

    01:10:28 - Tobi’s Approach to Learning and Self-Improvement

    01:20:40 - Final Reflections on Business Longevity


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    10 October 2024, 4:20 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    From 50k Savings to 4 Million in Revenue: Madi Stefanis' Journey Pitching on Shark Tank at Age 24

    In this episode, I interview Madi Stefanis, founder of 35mm Co. We discuss Madi's incredible journey from investing her life savings into a startup to growing a global business generating 4 million in revenue at the age of 24.


    00:00 - Madi's Reality: Startup Salaries vs. 9-to-5 Expectations

    10:58 - Madi's Nerve-Wracking Shark Tank Experience

    21:02 - Financial Literacy: Madi's Game Changer

    30:21 - How Madi Leveraged Micro-Influencers and Gifting Strategies

    39:58 - Madi's Approach to Managing Cash Flow and Scaling Risks

    48:57 - Balancing Act: Madi's Personal and Professional Life

    57:47 - Evolving Marketing Strategies: Madi's Insights

    01:04:16 - Confident Decision Making: Madi's Journey

    01:10:28 - Building and Leveraging Community: Madi's Secret to Growth

    01:20:40 - Madi's Closing Thoughts and Future Perspectives


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    27 June 2024, 10:52 am
  • 13 minutes 8 seconds
    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? We'll explore the latest developments in Tesla's self-driving capabilities and discuss what this means for Uber and the future of ride-sharing. The big question... Is Tesla's innovation is about to revolutionize the way we think about transportation!


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    30 May 2024, 2:11 am
  • 8 minutes 15 seconds
    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?


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    27 May 2024, 6:55 am
  • 13 minutes 24 seconds
    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?


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    2 May 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    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 brand new startup. We discuss the lessons Louis learnt from a bad business breakup, his formula for viral content creation, and how he managed over 3000 signups for his new app in under one week.


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    3 April 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 6 seconds
    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 first steps to make when trying to raise money for your startup.

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    31 January 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 11 seconds
    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.


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    22 January 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 27 seconds
    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 first steps to take when trying to raise money for your startup.



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    11 January 2024, 7:57 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    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 Personal Life

    21:02 - Overcoming Early Business Struggles

    30:21 - The Impact of Choosing the Right Life Partner

    39:58 - Maintaining Effective Communication in Relationships

    48:57 - Attracting Talent: Balancing Compensation and Culture

    57:47 - The Future of Business with AI

    01:04:16 - Adapting to Technological Changes in Business

    01:10:28 - Sabri's Investing Philosophy

    01:20:40 - Closing Thoughts and Future Perspectives


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    22 December 2023, 12:26 am
  • 31 minutes 34 seconds
    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 crafting narratives that drive better decision making and business outcomes. This episode unpacks the frameworks used at Google to transform data into compelling insights to make better business decisions.


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    21 November 2023, 8:28 am
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