Default Profitable
Bootstrapped Business Leader Podcast
Default Profitable
Bootstrapped Business Leader Podcast
For aspiring entrepreneur or seasoned business owners looking to sharpen skills and grow business, this podcast delivers powerful lessons from real bootstrapped business owners who have navigated the ups and downs of starting, running, and scaling their ventures.
Join Matt Nettleton and tap into a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experiences, learn to avoid common pitfalls, and stay ahead of industry trends. Whether you’re launching your first venture or optimizing an established one, each episode provides actionable insights and fosters a community of support, helping you achieve sustained, profitable success.
Latest Episodes
Ep170 Health Insurance Strategies for Entrepreneurs: Insights from Matt Allen of Iconic Insurance
Join host Matt Nettleton in a candid conversation with Matt Allen, founder of Iconic Insurance, as they unpack essential health insurance strategies for self-employed entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover why ditching marketplace plans for personalized coverage with a dedicated…
Ep170 Health Insurance Strategies for Entrepreneurs: Insights from Matt Allen of Iconic Insurance
Join host Matt Nettleton in a candid conversation with Matt Allen, founder of Iconic Insurance, as they unpack essential health insurance strategies for self-employed entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover why ditching marketplace plans for personalized coverage with a dedicated…
Ep169 Building a Profitable Agency with Transparency and Grit: Bill Reynolds of Element 502
In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Bill Reynolds, founder and president of Element 502, about his unexpected journey from consultant to agency owner through an asset purchase in 2015. Bill shares raw insights on overcoming…
Ep168 Building Resilience: Kelly Sundsvold’s Journey from Side Hustle to Thriving Marketing Agency at Gold Bear Media
Join host Matt Nettleton as he chats with Kelly Sundsvold, founder of Gold Bear Media, about launching a full-service marketing agency amid the chaos of 2020. From navigating personal health crises like her husband’s paralysis and her own breast cancer…
Ep167 From Hurricane Ruins to Thriving Restaurant Empire: Ron Ladner of Shaggy’s
Discover how Ron Ladner accidentally launched Shaggy’s restaurant chain amid Hurricane Katrina’s devastation, transforming a small-town spark of hope into a powerhouse brand focused on employee growth and customer happiness. In this motivational episode, Ron shares entrepreneurial insights on building…
Ep166 From Second Thoughts to Second Chances: Grant Kirsh on Building Families, Businesses and Family Businesses
In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Grant Kirsh, managing partner of Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. to explore the realities of succeeding in a second-generation family business focused on adoption law in Indiana. Grant shares…
Ep165 From Elite Athlete to Social Entrepreneur: Tom Hanley’s Lessons in Building a Thriving Nonprofit
In this inspiring episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Tom Hanley, founder and CEO of Nine13sports, about transforming a life-altering accident into a mission-driven organization that empowers Indianapolis kids through cycling and education. Discover how Tom pivoted…
Ep164 Jesse Porter of Porter Roofing and Restoration: Building an Empire from the Outside-In.
In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Jesse Porter, founder of Porter Roofing & Restoration, to unpack his pivot from an accounting degree to building a thriving exterior remodeling business in Indianapolis. Hear…
Ep163 Matt Hammond, CEO of Hambone’s Trivia: Playing Games That Pay Off
In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Matt Hammond, a former corporate lawyer turned trivia entrepreneur. They dive into Hammond’s journey from practicing law at a big firm and running political campaigns to launching Hambone’s Trivia…
Rachel Firestone Mohammad on Pivoting Through Pandemics and Building a Beloved Bistro
In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Rachel Firestone Mohammad, co-owner of 9th Street Bistro in Noblesville, to explore the real strategies behind launching and sustaining a profitable restaurant—from pivoting during the pandemic to building…