

Bootstrapped Business Leader Podcast
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.

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Scott Hill, a small business owner, about his experiences starting and running multiple businesses. Scott shares stories from his entrepreneurial journey, including successes and failures. He emphasizes the importance of having a passion for…

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Steve Rupp, the owner of Steve Rupp Coaching, about starting and growing a coaching business. Steve shares his background in residential real estate and how he transitioned from being a realtor to a coach.…

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Brad Seaman, the CEO and co-founder of Monster Connect, a platform that combines AI and human intelligence to help businesses connect with decision makers. They discuss the importance of cold calling in generating new…

In this episode Matt Nettleton interviews James Coppola, owner of the dumpster rental company Bin There Dump That. James shares his journey of starting and growing his business. He discusses how he transitioned from the motorsports industry to the waste…

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Jay Beatty, the founder of Vellamon, a financial services firm. Jay shares his journey of starting and running a business focused on retirement planning. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how money works and…

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Jeff Crane, a business owner and franchise coach, about his journey of starting and running a business. Jeff shares his experience of being downsized multiple times in his advertising career and his decision to…

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Emily Krueger, the president and CEO of 16 Tech Community Corporation, a nonprofit organization focused on creating a destination for innovation and entrepreneurship in Indianapolis. They discuss the challenges and successes of starting and…

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Stan Collesano, a retired attorney turned business advisor and consultant, shares his journey from law to business, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned. He discusses the transition from attorney to business…

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Douglas Zabonick, the president of Patriot Engineering and Environmental. Doug joined Patriot in June, 2015 as the leader of the Environmental Practice and was elected President in March 2020. Over the past four years,…

In this episode Matt Nettleton interviews Melahni Ake Founder of LEveryday Leaders. Melahni Ake founded Everyday Leaders a faith based Leadership Development and Business Consulting Company serving developing leaders and teams. Making Everyday Leaders, Inc is her 501C3 to fill…
