The Start Your Own Business podcast is brought you by Start Up Donut - the UK’s leading online source of free news, know-how and offers for people who are starting or running their own business. We speak to leading experts on key start-up and small business issues and inspiring start-up stories give us their real-world start-up tips. Get more free resources to help your business succeed at https://www.startupdonut.co.uk/ and join our Facebook group to get help and support from our small busi ...
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Lessons from successful people on "How to Start & Run Great Businesses!"
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Inspired by the best-selling book 'Blow It Up' by David Lowe - available on Amazon now: https://amzn.to/32St68O Sharing entrepreneurial adventures and the highs and lows of being a startup Founder, David Lowe helps you quit your boss and start your own business. Say hi: dloweplaybook.com twitter.com/davidjowe facebook.com/dloweplaybook Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/davidjlowe/support
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Brian Lofrumento reveals everything you need to go from wantrepreneur – or someone who WANTS to own their own business – to a money-making, action-taking entrepreneur. Discover exactly how to start a business and build a raving audience of fans and customers who want to buy your stuff, and learn exactly how to best serve your customers and clients by building a customer-centric line of products and services. Brian has built multiple six-figure businesses, including a six-figure SEO agency at ...
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1330: STEAL THIS! This is EXACTLY how I'm doing my 2026 planning in SIX LAYERS!
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21:12As the new year approaches, are you tired of setting the same old resolutions that fizzle out by February? It’s time to stop making wishes and start building a strategic roadmap. In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on his completely evolved annual planning process — a powerful 6-layer framework he’s using to design his best ye…
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How to use TikTok to make more sales
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36:14Globally, TikTok has more than 1.5bn active monthly users, making it the world’s fifth most popular social media platform. Reportedly, users spend more than an hour and a half per day on TikTok. This hasn’t escaped the attention of marketeers, of course. Worldwide, an estimated 28% of marketers use TikTok, while more than 1.5 million UK SMEs also u…
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1329: The End of "iPad Kids"? This Founder's Device is Changing Parenting w/ Dhruv Chadha
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33:37Tired of the screen time battle and the overwhelming number of single-use gadgets for kids? This episode tackles the "iPad kid" epidemic head-on with Dhruv Chadha, founder of Ahmi. Drawing from his experience building hit products at Blackberry, Microsoft, and T-Mobile, Dhruv shares how his personal journey as a father led him to create Ahmi—an all…
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1328: The $700 Million Grant-Giver Who Built a Startup with Zero Code w/ Justin Steele
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35:47Justin Steele, a former Google.org director who oversaw $700 million in grants, found himself on the other side of the table as a non-profit founder struggling to afford fundraising tools. Instead of accepting the status quo, he taught himself to code with AI and built Kindora, a Public Benefit Corporation that makes professional fundraising tools …
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1327: Make Better, Faster Decisions with the Data You Already Have w/ Bobby Thompson
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34:01In a world buzzing with AI, how do you cut through the noise to make decisions that actually grow your business? This episode features Bobby Thompson, the founder of WUNN Labs, who is demystifying the world of data for entrepreneurs. Bobby breaks down how the information you already have—from sales calls and emails to CRM entries—is a goldmine wait…
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1326: Healing-Centered Leadership: The Next Evolution for Entrepreneurs w/ Dominique Samari
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32:47Ever feel like you have a brilliant business plan, but something mysterious always gets in the way of executing it perfectly? This episode is your answer. Dominique Samari, a former attorney turned strategist and healing arts practitioner, pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces—the hidden organizational and leadership patterns—that sabotage…
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1325: How to Make Vulnerability Your Greatest Business Superpower to Unlock Your Full Potential w/ Théa Watkins
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34:41Ready to stop letting fear dictate your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, Brian sits down with Théa Watkins, an impactful coach with 27 years of experience as a global business leader. Théa shares her incredible story of leaving a secure corporate career to build a business around her passion: helping people and organizations realize their …
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1324: The Tesla of Motorcycles? How Damon is Engineering the Future of Rider Safety w/ Dom Kwong
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34:35In this episode, Brian sits down with Dom Kwong, the engineer-turned-CEO who is revolutionizing personal mobility with Damon Motors. Dom shares the inside story of how he’s tackling one of the biggest challenges in transportation—motorcycle safety—by applying advanced technology and data analytics in ways the industry has never seen before. This ep…
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Ever get that feeling of "senioritis" in December? The days get shorter, the holidays get closer, and the temptation to mentally check out and just "drift" until the new year is real. But what if that drift is costing you your momentum for next year? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on why the most successful entrepreneurs …
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1322: From Homeless Veteran to Running a 150+ Employee Company Thanks to RESILIENCE w/ Aaron "Sgt Q" Quinonez
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35:22This episode is a masterclass in resilience from a man who has lived it. Aaron “Sergeant Q” Quinonez takes us on his incredible journey from a Marine special forces operator to a homeless veteran battling PTSD, and ultimately to a purpose-driven CEO of a 150+ employee company. This isn't just an inspiring story; it's a practical blueprint for rewir…
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1321: Future-Proof Your Business: The AI Strategy You Can't Afford to Ignore w/ Kacy Webster
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32:31AI feels like a superpower, but how do you actually harness it to create real, measurable growth? In this episode, we sit down with Kacy Webster, a "positive disruptor" and CEO of Profit Quiver, who transforms how businesses navigate the complexities of the AI era. Kacy breaks down why technology is never the real problem—it's the leadership mindse…
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1320: The "What If" Mindset That Changes Everything w/ Brandi Croghan
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32:58Get ready to be energized! This episode features the incredible Brandi Croghan, founder of The What If Collective, who shares her powerful framework for unlocking human potential. Brandi explains how a corporate restructuring became the catalyst for her to finally bet on herself and launch her own business. She dives deep into the "What If Mindset,…
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1319: The "Two S's" of AI Success: Skill + State w/ Charisse Tabak
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34:58Feeling anxious or overwhelmed by the rise of AI? This episode is your antidote. Charisse Tabak joins us to reframe the conversation, shifting the focus from fear to empowerment. She reveals how the key to mastering AI isn't just about learning to prompt—it's about mastering your own internal state. Charisse explains that by combining AI skills wit…
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1318: The "Not Afraid to Lose" Philosophy That Built a 20+ Person Agency w/ Peter Williams
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33:12Peter Williams is the definition of a multi-talented entrepreneur, seamlessly blending raw creativity with razor-sharp business strategy. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on his journey of building Designerds, a creative agency that has served global giants like Amazon, Walmart, and Samsung for over a decade. Peter reveals the "grit and h…
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How to overcome your fears in business
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39:42Although they’re often unfounded, many of us have fears in different areas of our life, including our professional and business lives. It’s completely natural to have fears in business, because starting and running a business involves uncertainty, big challenges, risk and having to make important decisions that have consequences. People running the…
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1317: The "Readiness Score" That Predicts if Your Big Project Will Succeed or Fail w/ Scott Sager
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38:24Tired of launching new projects, software, or processes only to see them fail because your team won’t get on board? In this episode, Scott Sager, founder of ChangeMap, breaks down the critical difference between project management and true change leadership. He reveals why even the most perfectly planned initiatives flop and how you can bridge the …
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1316: What’s inside of you? This will reveal itself...
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10:50Ever wonder why a sales pitch felt "off," a follow-up email sounded desperate, or a high-stakes meeting didn't go as planned? In this special "on-the-go" Solo Sunday episode, Brian Lofrumento breaks down one of the most fundamental truths of entrepreneurship using a simple analogy: you can only get lemon juice from a lemon. He explains that whateve…
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1315: The Hidden Emotional Patterns Sabotaging Your Business Success w/ Dr Laura Dabney
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33:55Ever feel like you’re crushing it in your business but struggling to find the same success in your personal life? You're not alone. In this episode, entrepreneurial psychiatrist Dr. Laura Dabney reveals how the subconscious emotional patterns we developed in childhood can directly impact our decisions, relationships, and ultimate success as entrepr…
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1314: Why Your Personal Brand is 100x More Effective Than Your Company’s w/ Collin Rutherford
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33:30Are you wrestling with the question of whether to build your personal brand or your company brand? According to Collin Rutherford, CEO of FounderBrands, the answer is clear: your personal brand is 100 times easier and 100 times more effective. In this masterclass episode, Collin breaks down the exact strategies he used to grow his own audience and …
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1313: From Passion to Paycheck: The Arborist Who Built a Purpose-Driven Empire w/ Brandon Pankey
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32:45In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Brandon Pankey, a board-certified master arborist who transformed his lifelong passion for trees into Blue Pine Works, a thriving, mission-driven business. Brandon shares his raw and authentic journey from "glorified self-employment" to becoming a true CEO who leads a team, lands major city contracts, …
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1312: The $40K/Month Referral Engine: How to Use Growth Marketing in Your Business w/ Adam Aldred
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32:19In a world obsessed with complex marketing funnels and expensive ad campaigns, Adam Aldred proves that winning in business often comes down to mastering the fundamentals. He breaks down how he built his own growth marketing agency, Orsin, to $40K/month in recurring revenue entirely through referrals and organic content. This episode is a masterclas…
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1311: From Engineer to 1 Million Users: The B2C Playbook w/ Zakhar Azatian
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32:06In this episode, Brian sits down with Zakhar Azatian, the founder and CEO of BeHard, an app that has transformed the lives of over one million users. Zakhar shares his journey from software engineer to a two-time founder, detailing how he built B2C products that generate millions in revenue and create genuine impact. This episode is a masterclass f…
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How I started Don't Buy Her Flowers
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55:45Having worked for more than a decade in communications and marketing, in 2014 Steph Douglas started her business, Don’t Buy Her Flowers. She was inspired by receiving eight beautiful bouquets after having her first baby, which were sent with the best of intentions, but made her realise that flowers were not the best gift to receive when what you ac…
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1310: Beyond Productivity: Using AI to Foster Connection, Innovation, and Value w/ Joyce Shin
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31:13In a world buzzing with fear and hype about AI, Joyce Shin offers a refreshingly optimistic and strategic roadmap for the future of work. This episode dives into how entrepreneurs can move beyond using AI for simple productivity gains and instead leverage it to unlock the core of what makes us human: connection, innovation, and creativity. Joyce ex…
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1309: Ask these questions during Thanksgiving week!
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19:12As the year winds down, the pressure to find answers and set massive goals ramps up. But what if the key to a successful new year isn't about finding answers right now, but about asking the right questions? In this special Solo Sunday episode, Brian Lofrumento pulls back the curtain on his personal end-of-year process. He shares a powerful list of …
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1308: Stop Wasting Time in Meetings! This AI Coach Is Your Meeting Buddy w/ Robert Glenn
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32:27Tired of back-to-back virtual meetings that drain your energy and feel disconnected? This episode is your solution. We're joined by Robert Glenn, a software consultant turned entrepreneur who is tackling the universal problem of "Zoom fatigue" head-on. Robert shares the journey behind building Kopa AI, an enterprise software that acts as a real-tim…
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1307: Solving Today's Problems is the ONLY Way to Build for Tomorrow w/ Elke Wong
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31:18In this powerful episode, Elke Wong, founder and CEO of TomorrowToday, shares her inspiring journey from pre-med to becoming a serial tech entrepreneur who is now transforming the education landscape. Elke unpacks how a single conversation with a friend revealed a massive operational inefficiency in schools, sparking the idea for a platform that em…
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