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
Ep144 Daniel Herndon, Brand Strategist and Founder of HRNDN: Your Secret Weapon for Building a Business Empire
In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Daniel Herndon about the raw realities of launching, pivoting, and scaling a business. From his roots in a touring rock band to becoming a sought-after brand strategist, Daniel shares…
Ep143 Shane Nichols, Author of White Collar Prospecting: Say Goodbye to Soul-Crushing Cold Calls
In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Shane Nichols, a seasoned media sales veteran turned author, about his journey from traditional sales roles in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, and college sports sponsorships to launching a side…
Ep142 Eric Dunaway, Assistant Professor of Economics at Wabash College
Join host Matt Nettleton as he sits down with Eric Dunaway, an assistant professor of economics at Wabash College. They delve into the unique approach Wabash takes towards business education, emphasizing real-world experience over traditional classroom learning. Eric shares insights…
Ep141 Andrew Johnson, Owner Northbrook Brewing
Join host Matt Nettleton as he sits down with Andrew Johnson, co-founder of Northbrook Brewing in Arcadia, Indiana. Discover the inspiring journey of how Andrew transitioned from a special education teacher to a successful brewery owner. Learn about the challenges,…
Ep140 Andrea Liebross, Author “She Thinks Big”, Life Coach and Podcast Host
In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Andrea Liebross to explore the intricacies of starting and growing a small business. Andrea shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of…
Ep139 Andrea Simpson, Co-Founder of Orangily
In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Andrea Simpson, co-founder of Orngeli, a wellness bottle shop and community space. Andrea shares her journey of starting a specialty business with her sister, the challenges…
Ep138 Derek Hammer CEO of The Hammer Companies
In this episode host Matt Nettleton talks with Derek Hammer, CEO of the Hammer Companies, to discuss the journey of starting and growing multiple businesses. From the inception of Hammer Lighting and Grip to the challenges faced during the pandemic,…
Ep137 Jenn Lisak Golding Founder and CEO Founder and CEO Sapphire Strategy
In this episode host Matt Nettleton interviews Jenn Lisak Golding. Jenn is Founder and CEO of Sapphire Strategy, a digital marketing agency that blends rich data with experienced-back intuition to optimize marketing performance for service-based businesses and nonprofits. An award-winning…
Ep136 Darren Cooper Founder and Lead Creative 1898 Creative
In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton speaks with Darren Cooper, the founder of 1898 Creative. They discuss Darren’s journey from musician to entrepreneur, the challenges of building a creative business, and the importance of mindset…
Ep135 Andrew Curtis, President and Founder Fuel VM
In this episode host Matt Nettleton interviews Andrew Curtis. Andrew is president and founder of FUEL VM. He and his company have been leaned on as a marketing leader for such organizations as Boy Scouts of America, Trinity Broadcasting Network and…