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
Chanda Coston, Business Strategist and CEO of Chanda Co.: From Navy Vet to No-Burnout Boss Babe
In this episode we chat with Chanda Coston, a Navy vet turned business strategist who’s all about helping women over 40 ditch the chaos and build businesses that actually fit their lives—think structure meets soul, with programs like Build to…
Dave Gulas, President and Co-Founder of EZDC 3PL: From Pharma Hustle to Logistics Grind – Why Sales is Your Real Lifeline
In this episode of Default Profitable, We sit down with Dave Gulas to unpack his shift from two decades in pharma sales to launching EZDC 3PL, a warehousing and fulfillment powerhouse for e-commerce brands. We dive into the raw realities…
Jim Effner, President & CEO of P2P Group: Why Life Insurance is the Unsung Hero of Family Security
In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Jim Effner, a 36-year veteran of the financial services and life insurance industry. Jim shares his journey from building a massive Northwestern Mutual operation with 400 people and…
Ep 158 Mikkel Thorup, CEO of ExpatMoney: Dropping Out and the Secret Path to Offshore Millions
Welcome aboard another episode of Default Profitable, where we get real about the strategies that turn businesses into consistent cash machines. This time, I sat down with Mikkel Thorup, the expat expert who’s bootstrapped his way from a tough school…
Ep 157 Danny Bobrow, Dental Marketing Expert and Founder of Climb for a Cause: Swapping Boss Headaches for Your Own Empire
Hey folks, buckle up for a no-nonsense chat with Danny Bobrow, who’s turned a string of “you’re fired” moments into a powerhouse career helping dentists crush it in marketing and beyond. We dive into his wild ride starting back in…
Ep 156 Mark Shriner, CEO of Breeze Docs: From Corporate Waves to Startup Winds
Dive into this episode of Default Profitable where I chat with Mark Shriner, a globe-trotting entrepreneur who’s turned his Asia-Pacific expertise into a thriving consulting gig and now leads Breeze Docs, an AI-powered platform that’s revolutionizing how businesses tackle RFPs…
Ep155 Azgari Lipshy: Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Azgari: Serial Entrepreneur Launching Service Based Businesses in 90 days
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to bootstrap a supplement line as a kid, then pivot to lingerie exports and construction gigs? What does it take to bounce back from near-bankruptcies and turn those lessons into an 8-phase blueprint…
EP 153 George Turkette, Founder of Turchetti’s on Starting a Successful Salumeria
In this episode of Default Profitable, Matt sits down with George Turkette, the guy behind Turchetti’s, Indy’s own USDA-certified wholesale salumeria cranking out top-notch charcuterie. We get into his wild ride from being a broke line cook in downtown…
Ep 153 Jason Barnaby, Founder of Firestarters Inc.: Igniting Your Passion Ain’t Easy, But It’s Worth It
What does it take to turn your passion into a thriving business? In this episode of the Default Profitable podcast, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Jason Barnaby, the dynamic founder of Firestarters Inc., to explore the rollercoaster journey of…
Ep 152 Matt Hunckler, Founder of Powderkeg: Accidental Communities That Spark Real Business Fireworks
In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, I sit down with Matt Hunckler, a serial entrepreneur who’s turned bruises and breakthroughs into a thriving tech community powerhouse. We dive into his journey from digitizing vinyl records in high school…