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Bootstrapped Business Leader Podcast
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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
Ep73 Chris Elliott President Onit Painting
In this episode, host Matt Nettleton interviews Chris Elliott, owner and president of Onnit Painting, a residential and commercial painting contractor. Chris shares his journey from a military career to starting his own business. He emphasizes the importance of having…
Ep72 Brian Schutt Co Founder HomeSense and Refinery 46
In this episode, Matt interviews Brian Schutt. Brian is a startup entrepreneur, real estate investor, and proud Hoosier. He likes to spend time thinking about problems that impact the entrepreneurial ecosystem and ideas to help Indiana advance. Beyond his ventures,…
Ep71 Joanna Taft Harrison Center
In this episode, Matt interviews Joanna Taft, the Executive Director of the Harrison Center, a nonprofit art center in downtown Indianapolis that addresses community challenges with cultural solutions. In this role, she: – created the Cultural Entrepreneur internship program, which…
Ep70 Doug Miller Founder CEO Brightworks Group
In this episode, Matt interviews Doug Miller, the Owner and CEO of Brightworks Group LLC. Doug leads a talented team of technology and security experts whose expertise ranges from finance to healthcare and from manufacturing to the public sector. Brightworks…
Ep69 Jack Frisby Founder Optimize Selling
In this episode, Matt interviews Jack Frisby. Jack Frisby founded Optimize Selling Solutions in 2004. For the past 20 years, he has focused primarily on sales coaching and outsourced sales leadership for small B2B Professional Service firms. Over the past…
Ep68 Pete Molloy Jobsite Supply
In this episode, Matt interviews Pete Molloy. Pete Molloy is the co-founder and co-CEO of Jobsite Supply, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pete and his business partner, Tom Hotwagner, own Jobsite Supply which has grown from a two man crew to…
Ep67 Patricia Pickett, the founder of Pickett & Associates
In this episode, Matt interviews Patricia Pickett, the founder of Pickett & Associates, a full-service marketing & PR agency serving clients since 2010. Pat is a native Hoosier and a 1982 graduate of Butler University where she majored in journalism…
Ep66 Harry Howe, President Howe Leadership
In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Harry Howe, a business consultant and mentor. They discuss Harry’s experience in starting, running, and growing businesses, as well as his work helping other business owners. Harry shares his background working at GE and…
Ep65 Ben Cooper, Founder of Amplify
In this episode, host Matt Nettleton interviews Ben Cooper, founder of Amplify, a business that helps businesses build forecasts and gain clarity on their financials. Ben shares his passion for helping business owners understand their numbers and make informed decisions.…
Ep64 Tim Warren Helium SEO
In this episode, Tim Warren shares his journey from being a med school dropout to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing industry. He emphasizes the importance of finding the intersection of passion, market need, and profitability when starting…