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
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…
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…