Podcast
The Startup Growth Engine
Hosted by Leyton · EN
The Startup Growth Engine is a podcast for small business owners and startup execs looking for best practices around profitability, growth, saving money, managing a tight budget, developing a tax strategy, turning the corner with a startup, and more. If you’re looking to hear conversations with startup experts who’ve been through it all with a success story to show for it, you’ve found your community.
Welcome to The Startup Growth Engine.
Welcome to The Startup Growth Engine.
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Successfully Growing a Cannabis Startup
May 3, 202300:17:20Tap to summarizeNo matter what kind of startup you have, it’s all about growth.And that’s especially true in the cannabis industry.In this episode, we speak with Trina Johnson, CEO and Founder of Blue Forest Farms, about what it takes to succeed growing both your startup and your plants in the burgeoning marijuana market,We discuss:Trina’s transition from sales and marketing to marijuana farmingHow Trina manages to grow and turn a profit year after yearThe importance of celebrating milestone successes
Transcribe →The Recipe for Small-Business Success
Apr 21, 202300:17:23Tap to summarizeSucceeding with your small business is a lot like brewing a great beer — it takes the right ingredients, the knowledge to combine them perfectly and the wisdom to avoid costly mistakes in the process to taste true success. And nobody knows that better than Ben Hanten, Founder of Ben's Brewing Co. In this episode, Ben shares the recipe for startup success he’s learned scaling his brewery and how you can apply them to your business.We discuss:Getting distribution too early and other small-business mistakes to avoidThe challenge of securing funding without partnersBuilding consistency in your product and the problem with catering to a select few customers
Transcribe →Focusing on Quality and Nurturing Relationships (like vines) w/ Michael Honig from Honig Vineyard
Apr 7, 202300:16:11Tap to summarizeWhat does a vineyard and a tax credit company have in common? Relationship nurturing! Something every business should do well–learn to nurture relationships in order to sustain longevity. In order to do this, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the simplest ideas are the most successful!Join host, Maggie Crowley, as she talks with Michael Honig, from Honig Vineyard and WineryHear more about: The history of Honig WineryStaying in one lane vs. making too many offersHiring people who are smarter than you.
Transcribe →Reduce the Carbon Footprint w/ Alison Brown
Mar 24, 202300:17:12Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the Startup Growth Engine, Maggie interviews Alison Brown, CEO and founder of Flux Energy Systems. Flux Energy Systems is a consulting engineering company that designs sites for renewable energy developers to combat climate change using innovative technologies that reduce carbon footprints. With plans to expand the team this year, Flux Energy Systems is poised for continued growth in the industry. Tune in to hear more about -How Alison found herself in the Renewable Energy SpaceHow the renewable energy industry is evolvingWhat An Early Stage Startup can do to find and keep the right talent in a competitive job marketHow recent Tax Credits have helped FES and how they are planning to take full advantage of them
Transcribe →Advancing IVF Technology with Dr. Denny Sakkas
Feb 24, 202300:18:06Tap to summarizeBetween 1986 and 2015, one million children were born through IVF and other assistive reproductive technologies. Our guest today has directed IVF labs worldwide and aided in the technological advancements that allowed many couples to have children who otherwise may not have been able to.Dr. Denny Sakkas is the CSO of Boston IVF, focusing on research, innovation, and comprehensive care to achieve the best fertility outcomes and experiences for their patients. In this episode, Dr. Sakkas talks about his reproductive medicine journey and the work being done at Boston IVF.Join us as we discuss: The advancements in technology with IVFWhat Boston IVF is doing to make the experience better for women and couples who go through IVFHow Dr. Sakkas began working in reproductive medicine
Transcribe →Funding Options for a Tech Startup
Feb 10, 202300:11:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Startup Growth Engine, host Maggie Crowley is joined by Omar Eleryan, the CEO of Cleo Robotics, a company that specializes in developing robotic technology for hazardous and dangerous environments. Omar explains how his interest in robotics and aerospace led him to create the company and the various ways in which it has been funded. Omar also talks about their recently secured contract with the Army, their mission to eliminate people from entering dangerous environments, and their goal for the future of the company in five years.
Transcribe →PrologMobile CEO & Co-Founder shares secrets to lead successful startups
Jan 27, 202300:17:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, CEO & Co-Founder at PrologMobile Seth Heine explains how he’s built success in several startups including his newest one that specializes in reverse supply chain management for mobile devices.Join us as we discuss:How to collect and use effective dataAvoiding competition by finding a nicheThe ethos of a leader
Transcribe →Spilling the Tea: How to build brand awareness through community engagement
Dec 9, 202200:16:38Tap to summarizeMany small businesses didn’t make it through the pandemic. Although there were tax credits put in place to help them, most of them were snatched up by larger corporations. In this episode, CEO of Granny Squibb's Organic Iced Tea Kelley McShane shares how her and her partner survived the financial setbacks of COVID and gave back to their communities through their outreach program. Join us as we discuss: Operating a business in the CPG industryObtaining ERC credits as a small businessGrowing brand identity and reputation
Transcribe →Being Resourceful in Biotech
Nov 16, 202200:23:44Tap to summarizeA biotech startup needs much more than a good idea to be successful. It needs support from backers, accurate user feedback, and a business-forward outlook. In this episode, CEO & Founder of Inso Biosciences Harvey Tian shares how his startup has grown to meet the challenges of Covid and to ensure satisfaction from their customer base. Join us as we discuss: - Hiring the right people for your team- Securing grants and funding- Identifying your available resources
Transcribe →Building Momentum for Your Startup
Oct 17, 202200:20:18Tap to summarizeSaaS technology is giving startups a way to maintain their momentum. Through data, they can adapt to changing trends, while hyperfocusing content for their customers. In this episode, Sebastian Starzynski , Founder & CEO of TakeTask, shares how he simplified task-management to ensure company processes are delivered to the highest standards. Join us as we discuss: - Building detailed, digital instructions for any workstation- Digitizing complex systems - Operating at a global level
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