Business is Fcking Hard
The Business is Fcking Hard podcast invites business owners to share their stories with host, Trevor Koot. Stories of how they started, and the challenges and successes along the way. Stories of lessons that can be shared with others. And, most importantly, stories filled with uninhibited, unedited and unfiltered truth.
Episodes
21 episodes
Sir Darren Jacklin
Darren Jacklin shares his inspiring journey from struggling with a misdiagnosed learning disability as a kid to becoming a successful entrepreneur, corporate trainer, and investor. Darren doesn’t sugarcoat the hard work it took to get there, fr...
September 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:00:04
Shawna Miller
Shawna Miller’s entrepreneurial journey is one of unexpected turns, resilience, and growth. Starting in finance and accounting, Shawna never envisioned running a business until a chance encounter led her and her husband to own multiple Su...
September 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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57:01
Sharad Khare
Building a business is one thing, but building a business rooted in purpose and passion is something entirely different. Sharad Khare knows this all too well. Throughout this episode, we explore Sharad’s transition from a stable media career to...
September 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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48:36
Anna Solnickova
Throughout the episode, we cover the significance of mental health and well-being in entrepreneurship, with Anna Solnickova opening up about her own journey to maintain balance and fulfillment in her new role. She shares about the growing deman...
August 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:20
Greg Stewart
Greg Stewart joins us to share his incredible journey of being an entrepreneur and Paralympic shot put athlete. Greg dives deep into the emotional challenges he's faced, highlighting the power of vulnerability and resilience in both business an...
August 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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57:24
Susie Bishop
On this episode we chat with Susie Bishop, founder of 74 Doors Professional Organizing. Susie shares her story of starting her business during the pandemic and how she overcame personal challenges to help others find peace in their spaces. It's...
August 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:40
Jason Moore - PART 2
Jason Moore is a master at connecting with people and connecting people with each other. He leveraged this mastery to begin a business journey, after retiring as an American Naval Officer, that would take him to the middle east. Now a business ...
August 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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34:28
Jason Moore - PART 1
Jason Moore is a master at connecting with people and connecting people with each other. He leveraged this mastery to begin a business journey, after retiring as an American Naval Officer, that would take him to the middle east. Now a business ...
July 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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34:35
Emma May
Before Emma May found herself staring into the abyss that was her walk-in closet, prompting her to start a women's workwear brand, she had a habit of seeing a gap in an industry (or government) and filling it. The evolution of Emma's business j...
July 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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56:33
Garry Koebel
There is creating a business plan and sticking to it, and then there is Garry Koebel. At some point, the launch of every small business requires a deep breath and jumping in with both feet, but the outcome can definitely hinge on the due dilige...
July 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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49:16
Tracy Dueck
As Tracy Dueck's kids grew into young adults, she found herself wondering what her next challenge would be. Then, it came to her, share her baking with her community. Immediately successful, Tracy's bakery was bound for growth, until it wasn't....
July 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:13
Bailey Parnell
Managing the transition between employment and business ownership is not an easy one. Bailey Parnell shares her journey to self-employment that required some appetite for risk, some self-confidence and a conversation about conflict-of-interest....
July 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:46
Mahfuz Chowdhury
We've used the saying, "the art of business" on the podcast before but Mahfuz Chowdry takes it a step further when he looks at business ideas from a creativity perspective first, an enterprise perspective second. This episode is packed with gre...
June 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:49
Declan Edwards
Let's talk happiness and business. Declan Edwards is a happiness researcher that has had his own path in business. Now the founder and CEO of a social enterprise, Declan openly shares his story about the challenges that come with managing a bus...
June 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:43
Teresa Grobecker
From finance to real estate to technology, Teresa has made her impact through her entire business journey. Not shy to take on the status quo and encourage others to think bigger, change their ways and challenge the norm, Teresa inspires the lis...
June 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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53:38
Jim McMahon
Jim doesn't hold back as he shares his story of navigating the ups and downs of his business journey. From a juice bar in a fitness facility to creating a global sport supplement company approaching 2 billion dollars in sales. Jim has been near...
June 04, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:31
Carla Browne
Carla Browne was instrumental in choreographing the takeover of a group of real estate brokerages by a larger corporate entity only to find herself leading the un-merger of those same businesses just a few short years later. Carla will share he...
May 28, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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53:38
Tara Black
Tara Black, owner and founder of Origin Gluten Free Bakery is a bit of an anomaly when it comes to her motivation for starting a business - she wanted to work less hours than her executive position was requiring of her. She also gets real about...
May 21, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:23
Robert Mittelman
International business, to small start-up, to social enterprise, to academia, Robert has done it all. And with that much business experience, there tends to be some pretty good stories. Robert discusses the challenges of being in business with ...
May 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:13
Jess Tetu
Through the stories she shares in this episode, Jess demonstrates how hard work and perseverance pay off when it comes to owning a business. With a no quit attitude and driven by her desire to provide a better life for her kids than she had gro...
May 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:58
Matt Pasut
Matt is candid about his business journey. Sharing his story about how he grew his business from a start-up in his basement to the advertising firm it is today. There were days that required multiple lay-offs and others that saw business growth...
May 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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46:56