Bootstrapped Business Leader Podcast
Bootstrapped Business Leader Podcast

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…

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…
