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The latest episode of the podcast that some are calling "Wait, what podcast are you talking about again?", landed yesterday and it's brought us into Spooky Season early with some great chats about middle of the night panics. In episode 35 of Startup Breakdown ("Talk to me somewhere between ‘I'm five’ and ‘a degree in accountancy"), Caroline Sumners and I also looked at some favourite marketing tools, how to pre-game a holiday with a very detailed packing spreadsheet, and how to help your company make better choices about Strategy. Catch all the delights in the links in the comments. --- Startup Breakdown is the podcast where we break down success whilst breaking through our breakdowns. ✔️ If you're building a startup or scale up and want clear, no-nonsense, expert advice on how to grow your business without breaking the bank, this podcast is for you. ✔️ If you're having an emotional breakdown on the daily and want to know you're not alone in that, this podcast is for you. ✔️ If you think fun starts with a colour-coded Excel sheet, this podcast is for you. Episodes drop weekly. Get the links in the comments. --- #startups #strategy #operations Hi, I'm Milly and I help founders win - regardless of their background, their budget, or the size of their dreams. If you're struggling with overwhelm and you'd like to get more of the right sh!t done in your growing business, head to my profile to book a free, no-strings, zero-stress chat with me. Liked this post and want to see more? ➕ Connect with or follow me 💼 Check out my company's page Pay As You Go COO

I was recently a guest on the E-Coffee with Experts podcast, and the host asked me to share my story: How I got started, why I launched Roadmap, and what drives me to keep going. Here’s the short version: Back in the late 90s, I was a dot-com kid helping scale a startup across 11 countries. I was based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and it felt like the future had arrived. That company became my unpaid MBA. It taught me more about business, growth, and failure than any classroom ever could. When the dot-com crash hit, I pivoted. I became an executive in privately owned, mid-sized companies and stayed on that path for over 20 years. But I always had the itch to build something again. Eventually, I turned down a CEO offer. Not because I didn’t want the challenge, but because I realized I wanted to build something of my own. The more I looked at the data, the more clear it became: 📊 99.6% of Canadian businesses are small to medium enterprises 📊 SMEs account for 90% of private employment This is the heartbeat of our economy. So I made a decision. I brought together a few existing agencies I had been part of, aligned them under one vision, and launched Roadmap Agency. Roadmap exists to help SMEs succeed at go-to-market. Listen to the full guest spot on E-Coffee with Experts podcast Here’s a link to the full podcast! 🎧Link to episode: https://hubs.li/Q03Q54R80

🎙️ Throwback Episode: Joel Benge on Turning Marketing Funnels into Human Conversations 💡 Most founders think about their marketing funnel like a pipeline: awareness at the top, conversions at the bottom. But Joel Benge reframed it on Designing Successful Startups. A funnel isn’t a mechanical system. It’s a human process. Attention is emotional. You grab it with a spark that makes someone care. Information is logical. You give just enough for the next step, not everything at once. Credibility is trust. It’s the gut-level belief that you can deliver. When you balance heart, head, and gut, you don’t just move someone down a funnel. You build a relationship. And when founders forget this, they end up overwhelming their audience with features, numbers, and jargon, and losing them in the process. Joel’s insight is simple but powerful. A marketing funnel isn’t about pushing people through stages. It’s about engaging them the way human beings actually make decisions. 🎧 Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eAZFFN8A Or listen or watch on your favorite platform: ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ezXYPzqV 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWgYJwej 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eEGFTDzi 💬 We are always looking for experienced startup founders to join us on the podcast. If you would like to be considered, email me at jothy@jothyrosenberg.com #DesigningSuccessfulStartups #StartupMarketing #FounderLessons #Entrepreneurship #Communication

It's Friday, so either you know what that means or you're one of the 69.2296 million people who aren't listeners: another episode of The Startup Breakdown Podcast has landed. In episode 38, "Remember The Source, Consider The Motive", Caroline Sumners and I had a very jolly chat about what to do when an ongoing client ghosts you and doesn't pay you, and the joys that brings to the easy peasy life of a freelancer... We also answered some listener questions, including an excellent one about how someone can know if they are making the right decisions in their business when the whole world feels so uncertain right now. And, yeah, I talked about running again because I can't pass on an opportunity to be delightfully insufferable. Soz. --- Startup Breakdown is the podcast where we break down success whilst breaking through our breakdowns. ✔️ If you're building a startup or scale up and want clear, no-nonsense, expert advice on how to grow your business without breaking the bank, this podcast is for you. ✔️ If you're having an emotional breakdown on the daily and want to know you're not alone in that, this podcast is for you. ✔️ If you're sick of people flaking on paying their contractors, this podcast is for you. Episodes drop weekly. Get them in the links in the comments. --- #startups #strategy #operations

🛑 Growth isn't always about getting more customers. It’s about keeping the right ones. In Episode 2251 of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, I spoke with Yemi Oluseun, Founder & CEO of The Change Hive, about how retention is your most powerful (and underutilized) growth strategy. Yemi broke down her 5-part retention playbook: 1️⃣ Nail the post-sale roadmap to avoid buyer’s remorse. 2️⃣ Build routine into your service or SaaS so it becomes essential. 3️⃣ Collect & leverage video testimonials tied to early wins. 4️⃣ Expand revenue by identifying new pain points as trust grows. 5️⃣ Rescue at-risk clients with proactive support—not reactionary fixes. This episode is packed with practical insights for founder-led service businesses and SaaS startups alike. 💡 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. Search The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Episode 2251. #TheThoughtfulEntrepreneur #CustomerRetention #SaaSMarketing #BusinessGrowth

🛑 Growth isn't always about getting more customers. It’s about keeping the right ones. In Episode 2251 of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, I spoke with Yemi Oluseun, Founder & CEO of The Change Hive, about how retention is your most powerful (and underutilized) growth strategy. Yemi broke down her 5-part retention playbook: 1️⃣ Nail the post-sale roadmap to avoid buyer’s remorse. 2️⃣ Build routine into your service or SaaS so it becomes essential. 3️⃣ Collect & leverage video testimonials tied to early wins. 4️⃣ Expand revenue by identifying new pain points as trust grows. 5️⃣ Rescue at-risk clients with proactive support—not reactionary fixes. This episode is packed with practical insights for founder-led service businesses and SaaS startups alike. 💡 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. Search The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Episode 2251. #TheThoughtfulEntrepreneur #CustomerRetention #SaaSMarketing #BusinessGrowth

Are you ready to craft a winning marketing strategy? Even if you have no tech skills or funding? I've got some insights for you. In the latest episode of the Fe/male Switch Marketing Podcast, we dive deep. It's all about building that strategy. I wish I had this knowledge when I started my journey. When I launched Fe/male Switch, I felt lost. There were no clear steps. I had passion but lacked direction. But you can avoid that frustration. I share tips on how to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. It's possible to market your startup without a big budget. You need creative thinking and determination. Identifying your target audience is key. Know who you're talking to and why they care. Focus on building relationships, not just transactions. Your brand story matters. Make it relatable and authentic. Remember, marketing is all about connection. Get ready to test and validate your ideas. This podcast episode gives you practical steps. So, are you ready to take your first step? Listen to the podcast on our website. Or follow us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Let's transform those dreams into action! Increase the probability of your startup success. From IDEA to first CUSTOMER in WEEKS. Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/eNWJEyKg Listen to Marketing Podcast on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eC_ApiPn Listen to Marketing Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eN4KRPns #meanceo, #gamepreneurship #startups #femalentrepreneur #fmsplaybook #femaleswitchplaybook

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎙️ Tiger Sisters / Sisters Matcha | Hitting #1 on Spotify Podcasts Join us for a lively conversation with Cherie Brooke Luo and Jean Luo, the Tiger Sisters! This dynamic sister duo, both successful tech product managers from LinkedIn, Zynga, Snap Inc., and early on part of Goldman Sachs, made a radical pivot to earn their MBAs from Harvard Business School and Stanford University Graduate School of Business to then become full-time content creators and entrepreneurs. They pull back the curtain on how they built their brand and business in just over a year, achieving phenomenal success by hitting #1 Business Podcast and Top 3 U.S. Podcasts overall on Spotify! This episode is a masterclass in modern entrepreneurship and personal reinvention, featuring insights on: 🔀 The Power of the Pivot: How they moved from a reality TV show concept to launching their podcast and a physical product, Sisters Matcha. www.sistersmatcha.com 📸 Startup Mentality in Media: Applying their product management skills (hypothesis testing, fast iteration, and ruthless optimization) to grow their content rapidly. 👩💼 The Flow State of Entrepreneurship: The satisfying reality of moving faster and seeing direct impact compared to the corporate world. 💰 Building Community and Commerce: How they created a highly engaged, supportive audience that helped them launch their sold-out matcha brand. 👯♀️ Sister Dynamics in Business: The hilarious and honest reality of living and working together - from figuring out who's better at editing to switching from messy text threads to organized Slack channels. The Tiger Sisters' story proves that being intentional, adaptable, and focused on genuine value is the ultimate growth strategy. 🎧 Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host, Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser for a dose of inspiration by listening in on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗 Links in comments #HumanizeHer | #Podcast | #Empowerment | #WomenSupportingWomen | #TigerSisters | #SistersMatcha | #CherieBrookeLuo | #JeanLuo | #TopSpotifyPodcast | #Entrepreneurship | #ProductManagement | #WomenInBusiness | #Startup | #Media | #ContentCreators | #Commerce

Honored to join David Meltzer on The Playbook Podcast (Entrepreneur.com) — episode live now 🎙️ Ramon Montes and I walk through Limon’s journey: how growing up competing together in volleyball shaped our leadership, why narrowing our focus unlocked real community, and how an audio-first approach turns daytrips into stories people trust. We also discuss practical plans to help creators monetize, why crowdfunding fits our user-powered platform, and how AI could turn raw stories into usable itineraries. Episode highlights • Building a sibling-founded startup and the leadership lessons sport taught us • The pivot to photos + voice and why it mattered for community trust • Creator monetization strategies and partnerships with travel companies • Crowdfunding as a growth and community tool (and a shoutout to the TV show, Go Fund Yourself Show) • Future AI features that convert stories into travel-ready plans A huge thank you to David Meltzer for having us — truly an honor. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g8Yf_i7h Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g8Yf_i7h If this episode resonates, please: download the Limon app, share with a creator or founder, or drop a comment — what would you turn into a daytrip story? #ThePlaybook #Podcast #TravelTech #Creators #StartupLife

Kris Lindahl was our very first guest on Cleared for Takeoff — and that wasn’t by accident. Kris isn’t just a bold entrepreneur who built one of the most recognizable brands in real estate. He’s a friend who challenges me to think differently, question assumptions, and push beyond what’s comfortable. In our conversation, we unpacked: • The real story behind his iconic brand and why it worked • How personal adversity shaped his leadership and intuition • The role of obsessiveness and hands-on experience in business • Why messaging and strategy matter more than marketing tactics • How to build a winning team and culture from the ground up • Lessons in innovation, risk-taking, and handling public criticism Everyone needs a friend like Kris. Someone who doesn’t just celebrate your wins but helps you grow, evolve, and challenge the status quo. Watch Kris' full episode on our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/g2YRmQDW, or Listen on Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Cleared for Takeoff goes inside the minds of elite performers — the ones who rise when the stakes are high. #ClearedForTakeoff #Leadership #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #KrisLindahl #CharlesEide #Growth