How I Built My Small Business
Welcome to 'How I Built My Small Business,' where we explore real-life entrepreneurship and the pursuit of a balanced, meaningful life. We listen to the stories behind the creation and growth of businesses, the wins and mistakes, and unique perspectives that’ll benefit anyone striving to lead, learn, or improve. This podcast is a creative outlet and a platform to share knowledge learned through experience. My guests open up about the raw, heartwarming details of their journeys, offering expertise, simplifying business know-how, and imparting life wisdom—all through the power of storytelling. By listening to these interviews and stories, my hope is that you find even one little takeaway that sparks or inspires your path. The line-up is diverse in niche, experience and perspective - and so, so fun. I also make an effort to have a 50/50 split of women and men guests. The connecting piece is that every one of my guests has started their own business at some point in their journey. Thank you for listening. Let’s learn! My Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty/ Behind-The-Scenes: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost
Episodes
Today we have Lloyd Rooney sharing his journey - from leaving the traditional schooling system at 12 due to dyslexia, learning how he learned best, to bartending in the UK and now owner-operating multiple restaurants in New Zealand, employing over 135 people.
Lloyed is a co-founder of The Jetson Group, a collection of distinctive restaurants in New Zealand:
The Quay, No. 8, Loco, and The Cove Cafe.
I had the chance to meet Lloyd and M...
Tara Bielawski is a medium and today’s conversation is not so much about starting a business and more so about perspective, her gift and her journey to mediumship.
Losing my dad was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through, and it’s what led me to start this podcast. Conversations like this, whether you believe in mediumship or not, are part of my journey of asking bigger questions about life, connection, and what really matters.
Bac...
Today’s conversation with Dr. Bill Rawls and Braden Rawls is about understanding health at a cellular level.
Dr. Bill Rawls is a licensed physician with over 30 years of experience in medicine. After facing a personal health crisis in his early forties, he turned to herbal and alternative medicine, restoring his health and becoming a leading voice in holistic wellness. He is the bestselling author of "The Cellular Wellness Solu...
Kerri Futch is a friend of mine who moved from Northern California to Wisconsin to be closer to family and to chase a dream vision for a Wolf and Fox, boutique winery and an event space.
This episode is more of a casual conversation and catch-up between friends, but there are oodles of nuggets in her story, her strategic approach, and you’ll get real-time insights and perspective into what it’s like being in the midst of a less than...
This interview was so entertaining to host because I felt like I was back in college for an hour and had the most interesting guest teacher who made me laugh, play games, and have fun - all while learning.
Duncan Wardle, the former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, is on a mission to teach people how to access their natural creative abilities, to be innovative, explore curiosity, connect through empathy and tap into one’s...
Today we’re diving into the world of publishing with Jackie Ashton—literary agent, journalist, and founder of Bookmark, a boutique agency helping thought leaders bring impactful books to life.
Before launching The Bookmark Agency, Jackie was an agent at Lucinda Literary, where she landed major publishing deals for authors like Dave Pell (Please Scream Inside Your Heart) and Scott Shigeoka (Seek). With a deep understanding of the pub...
Today’s episode is part of Podcasthon, a global effort bringing thousands of podcasts together to raise awareness for charitable causes.
My guest today is Christopher Helfrich, President and CEO of Eat. Learn. Play., the foundation he co-founded with Stephen and Ayesha Curry to tackle childhood hunger, early literacy, and active lifestyles for kids in Oakland.
Since launching in 2019, Eat. Learn. Play. has raised and invested over $3...
Laura Wachtel talks about how improv can make life—and work—better.
The principles of improv—like saying ‘yes, and,’ thinking on your feet, and embracing the unexpected—can transform how you communicate, lead, and handle challenges.
Laura is the owner of Zipline Improv, where she’s bringing improv out of the theater and into the real world—helping individuals, businesses, schools, and communities use play to sharpen listening, build ...
Ru Hill is the founder of Surf Simply, a globally renowned boutique coaching resort in Costa Rica that has transformed the way people learn to surf. Unlike traditional surf schools, Surf Simply takes a science-based, technique-driven approach, breaking down the complexities of surfing into teachable, measurable skills. This method has attracted everyone from complete beginners to seasoned surfers looking to refine their craft.
Beyon...
Today, Dr. Alexa D’Agostino is coming on the show to share insights on how to build a company from six to seven figures or seven to eight.
Alexa founded her first official company at 18 and went on to build and then exit multiple businesses achieving over nine figures in exits by the age of 30.
As a part of her journey, she has raised over $100m for charities worldwide.
As the CEO of Thynk Consulting Group, Alexa specializes in scalin...
In today’s episode, Hayes Hitchens talks with us about his journey starting and building Moondance Adventures.
Moondance is a teen adventure travel program that sends over 2000 teenagers each summer on trips across five continents and over twenty countries with a commitment to foster personal growth, leadership skills, problem solving, decision making and a love for the outdoors.
For some backstory, Hayes was the dean of students and...
Today we have Dr. Megan Lyons on the show to talk about recognizing early symptoms of burnout, ways to optimize your health, and fix the root causes of illness.
Megan is a Harvard graduate with two Master’s degrees, two Board Certifications, and a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition. She is a passionate health and wellness expert, inspiring others to feel their healthiest and happiest.
In 2014, Megan pivoted from the managemen...
Andy Hunter is the founder CEO of bookshop.Org
In todday's episode, he talks about his innovative solution to save indie bookstore.
Quoting the New York Times, “The rapid rise of Bookshop.org during the shutdown has been hailed as a boon for independent stores.” B-Labs announced the company as one of the “best for the world,” and in the top 5% of all B-Corps.
The business model is brilliant on so many levels, and I can’t wa...
Today we’re joined by Alexandra Janelli, a leading hypnotherapist and founder of ModrnSanctuary, an alternative beauty and wellness spa and winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 “Best of Philly.”
She is also the founder of My Burble, a transformative app designed to help users overcome stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and other personal challenges through tailored guided visualizations and meditations.
As one of New York City’s premie...
I’m trying something new this week by releasing a shortened highlights episode alongside the full one. It’s designed for those of you who may not have time to listen to the whole episode—perfect for a quick commute or a busy day.
To be honest, it’s more work, and my ADD brain isn’t entirely convinced this idea is worth continuing, but I wanted to experiment and see how it goes.
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Do you like and apprecia...
Today we’re diving into why building and scaling a business—and achieving more freedom and free time—starts with the “who” in your business.
Our guest, Dr. Geoff Smart, is the Chairman and Founder of ghSMART, a leadership advisory firm specializing in helping companies make high-impact hiring and leadership decisions. With over $100 million in revenue, ghSMART’s hiring strategies are in high demand because they deliver results.
If yo...
🎉 Season 2 of How I Built My Small Business is Coming January 21!
Get ready for more thought-provoking stories, expert wisdom, and actionable advice to help you grow in both business and life.
This season, I’m sharing conversations with incredible guests, including:
- Ru Hill (Surf Simply Resort): Discover why his impactful business model and unique perspective earned him an invitation to speak at MIT’s Sloan School of Business.
Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, host of the show. While full-length guest episodes are on hold for the holidays, I’ve prepared a collection of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired until Season 2.
Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.
Let’s connect!
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Website: https://www.anne...
Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized!
I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired.
Each bite-sized episode features a collection of powerful snippets from interviews, organized by topic for easy listening.
Stay tuned for quick insights to fuel your business and personal growth!
Seaso...
Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, host of the show. While full-length guest episodes are on hold for the holidays, I’ve prepared a collection of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired until Season 2.
Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.
Let’s connect!
Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and Beyond
Website: https://www.anne...
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