Afleveringen
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How do you turn a bold idea into a global SaaS success and achieve two multimillion-dollar exits? 🎙️
In this episode of Two Commas, Michael Cardin shares his entrepreneurial journey, revealing the strategies and mindset shifts that helped him build and sell thriving businesses. From mastering SaaS sales from New Zealand to navigating high-stakes negotiations, Michael offers practical insights for founders looking to scale and prepare for an exit.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone eager to learn the secrets of sustainable growth and strategic selling in competitive markets.
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What’s the secret to turning a small recruitment company into a national powerhouse, leading to a multimillion-dollar exit? 🎙️
In this episode of Two Commas, I chat with Marisa Fong, a trailblazing entrepreneur who scaled her business from a part-time receptionist setup to a thriving enterprise acquired by a major player.
Marisa shares her unfiltered insights on crafting a scalable business culture, winning government contracts against the odds, and the lessons learned from navigating partnerships and leadership. This episode is packed with wisdom for founders ready to think big and achieve game-changing exits.
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What does it take to scale a company from two people to 400 and secure an £87M exit? 🎙️
In this episode of Two Commas, Rudi Bublitz reveals the key inflexion points that drove his company’s success, the art of training talent over hiring experience, and the critical role of timing in making the perfect exit.
From bold cultural moves to strategic decisions, Rudi shares lessons every founder scaling towards their big win needs to hear.
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In this episode of Two Commas, I sit down with Jovan, a former firefighter turned entrepreneur, who built and sold a FinTech business for a 7-figure exit. From starting out in a cramped room in London to negotiating three competitive offers, Jovan shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way.
We explore the grit it takes to disrupt archaic systems in financial services, the balancing act of "one foot in, one foot out" during the exit process, and the reality of life after the deal—including the unexpected challenges of founder’s remorse.
Whether you’re scaling a business, preparing for an exit, or seeking insights on navigating the next big play, this episode is brimming with actionable advice and inspiration.
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In this episode of Two Commas, I sit down with Miles Valentine, a seasoned entrepreneur who shares the inside story of his $40M telco software exit. From bootstrapping in New Zealand to breaking into the US market, Miles offers hard-hitting lessons on pricing strategies, scaling challenges, and navigating investor dynamics.
Whether you’re preparing for an exit or looking to scale smarter, this episode is packed with expert insights and real-world strategies. A must-listen for founders, investors, and business leaders chasing their own two-comma success.
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In this episode of Two Commas, I sit down with James McCarthy Toia, an innovative problem-solver who transformed his aviation tech venture from a small startup to a global leader, culminating in an 8-figure exit.
James takes us through his journey—from his beginnings in rural New Zealand, where his entrepreneurial drive first sparked, to building technology that reshaped aviation safety tracking. We unpack the key decisions and strategies that set his company apart, the hurdles faced during scaling, and the complexities of navigating a major acquisition.
This episode is a must-listen for founders aiming for a successful exit, those building niche products, or anyone inspired by a Kiwi success story with a brilliant endgame.
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In this episode of Two Commas, I sit down with Tom Price, a self-made entrepreneur who grew an air conditioning business from a scrappy startup to a multimillion-dollar operation, ultimately leading to a high-stakes exit.
Tom shares his unique journey—beginning with flyers and DIY installations to scaling his business and even starting a manufacturing line in China. He reveals the gritty, hands-on decisions that built his company and the unforeseen challenges of due diligence with venture capital buyers. This episode is a goldmine for anyone fascinated by what it truly takes to scale, adapt, and make a strategic exit.
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In this episode of Two Commas, I sit down with Hugh Calveley, CEO and co-founder of Moxion.io, who took New Zealand tech from a bold startup in entertainment to a high-stakes exit.
From navigating Hollywood studios to landing Autodesk as a buyer, Hugh shares behind-the-scenes stories of grit, innovation, and the strategic vision that turned his company into a game-changer. Hugh dives deep into the wild beginnings in film, crucial mentorships, and the complexities of deal-making.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who dreams of scaling their own venture, or simply loves a great origin story of Kiwi tenacity.
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In this episode, we sit down with Will Palmer, a serial entrepreneur with a fascinating career that spans from door-to-door sales to leading successful tech ventures. Will shares his story of taking a business from inception to a public listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Tune in as we explore pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the strategies that made his journey to multimillion-dollar exits possible.
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Welcome to the very first episode of Two Commas! We’re kicking off with a powerhouse guest—Will Palmer, a serial entrepreneur whose journey takes us from door-to-door sales to leading multi-million dollar tech ventures. In this episode, Will dives deep into his incredible story of building a business from the ground up, taking it public on the NZ Stock Exchange, and the key strategies that led to his transformative exit. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the highs, the lows, and everything in between that makes these stories so compelling.
