Episodes

Join me, Sarah St John, as I sit down with Kimberly Spencer, CEO of Communication Queens and founder of CrownYourself.com, to explore her remarkable entrepreneurial journey. From her early days running a Pilates studio in LA to her success in screenwriting and her shift to e-commerce consulting, Kimberly shares the highs and lows of her career. Discover how a challenging business buyout led to the birth of Crown Yourself, and how overcoming mindset blocks and the experience of her first pregnanc...

Introduction In this episode of the Frugalpreneur Podcast, host Sarah St John interviews Marty Fahncke, a seasoned entrepreneur who specializes in bootstrapping businesses through strategic acquisitions. With 25 years of experience, Marty has focused the last five years on growing businesses by acquiring others, using equity instead of cash to conserve resources and align with entrepreneurial-minded partners. Despite facing some failures, Marty emphasizes learning from these experiences and cont...

💡 Guest bio Sarah St. John is the host of the Frugalpreneur podcast, where she features bootstrapped entrepreneurs and shares their tips, tricks, tactics, techniques, and tools for building a successful business. Through her showcase episodes, she hopes to provide valuable takeaways for her listeners to implement in their own bootstrap business journey. Sarah is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs navigate the ups and downs of building a business and is passionate about sharing the stories of bot...

💡 Guest bio Bill is a serial entrepreneur with a diverse background. Starting off as a martial arts instructor, he quickly realized his passion for problem-solving and identifying opportunities. Over the years, he has been a pioneer in various industries, from martial arts to job site and career fair management. Currently, he is focused on a SAS project, developing a communication and management app for networking groups that seamlessly integrates in-person and social media networking. With his ...

💡 Guest bio Jennie Wright has had a diverse career, starting with a background in finance before transitioning into investor relations and communications in the gold mining industry. She was responsible for organizing large in-person events such as conferences and AGMs. Although her job in the mining industry eventually came to an end due to the nature of startup culture, Jennie's varied experiences have left her well-equipped to navigate the challenges of the professional world. ℹ️ Introductio...

💡 Speaker bios Sarah St. John is the dedicated host of the Frugalpreneur podcast, where she showcases bootstrapped entrepreneurs and shares their valuable insights and experiences. With a passion for helping others navigate the world of entrepreneurship, Sarah is committed to providing actionable tips, tricks, and tools to her listeners. Her goal is to offer inspiration and practical advice for those embarking on their own journey as a frugalpreneur. Through her podcast, Sarah seeks to empower o...

💡 Guest bio Matt Peet is a videographer who started his business straight out of college in 2014. He initially focused on wedding videography and built a successful career in that field for 8 years. During his second year in the industry, he listened to a podcast called Entrepreneurs on Fire and became inspired to work with the host, John Lee Dumas. Matt took a bold step and offered to shoot a video for Dumas for free, and this initiative led to an exciting opportunity for his career. ℹ️ Introd...

💡 Guest bio John was not initially inclined to take risks and start his own business, but after his father was let go from his job, he vowed to never work for anyone else again. With little money to start with, John and his father began their own business with just a desk, a typewriter, and a phone. This experience taught John the value of hard work and independence, and ultimately led him to become a successful entrepreneur. ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to the Frugalpreneur podcast! In this episode...

💡 Guest bio Madhu's journey to becoming a conscious business coach and mentor began on his 18th birthday when he chose to become a monk. His curiosity about ancient sciences led him to study physical, mental, and spiritual health over the next five years. After leaving the monastery, he began offering holistic services to others but struggled financially, making less than $20,000 a year. Determined to make a change, he delved into sales, marketing, and business, ultimately finding success and ma...

💡 Guest bio Anna spent 18 years in the corporate world, working in client services in the financial services industry before pursuing a career at Patagonia, where she networked her way to the top of the corporate headquarters in California. After deciding to leave that industry, she returned to financial services but lost her job and was unemployed for 14 months. ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, our guest Anna shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming ...

💡 Guest bio Carole is a seasoned entrepreneur who has always been in the business of building and launching new services and products. With the extra time during the COVID pandemic, she decided to pursue her dream of creating a sustainable line of design furniture for cats that also appeals to humans. This led her to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Through this experience, she discovered a passion for entrepreneurship and began working with other entrepreneurs as a stra...

💡 Guest bio Chad has been in the investment business for 16 years, initially thinking he would be managing investments, only to realize it's more about managing investors. He is passionate about helping people become better investors, which requires behavior change, coaching, and relationships. Coming from a household with a financial advisor, Chad saw firsthand how changing someone's finances can also change the trajectory of their entire life. ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Frugalpreneur,...

💡 Guest bio Ann is a passionate yoga instructor who found her calling after a transformative trip to India. Her own journey from dark, anxious stages of life to feeling lighter and more creative fueled her desire to share the benefits of yoga and meditation with others. Starting with teaching at local yoga studios, retirement communities, and community centers, Ann eventually moved her practice online to reach those dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, and disabilities. Despite skepticism, she ...

💡 Speaker bios Heather is the founder of a company that specializes in creating products that heal the body on a cellular level. After realizing the urgent need for a gentle detoxification product made from volcanic ash and marine plasma to combat the effects of heavy metals in the environment, Heather assembled a team of chemists and like-minded individuals to bring this product to life. The biggest success for her has been the positive response from customers who have experienced deeper sleep,...

💡 Guest bio Jake Stahl is a fractional chief learning officer, specializing in organizational learning and development initiatives. He collaborates closely with chief executives and crafts comprehensive training programs, including onboarding, training, leadership development, and continuing education. Jake's goal is to ensure that these programs are cohesive and empower the workforce. ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, we hear from Jake Stahl, a fractional chief lear...

💡 Guest bio Sam Laliberte helps people leverage the freelance economy as their quickest and safest route to entrepreneurship and a freedom-based lifestyle (freedom over your schedule, location and finances). ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, we dive into the fascinating journey of Sam Laliberte, an entrepreneur who has masterfully crafted a lifestyle that blends work and travel. Join host Sarah St John as she explores Sam's unique approach to leveraging property fo...

💡 Guest bio Kara Barnes is the owner of Backstage Ops, an agency that specializes in business strategy and management for professional speakers, thought leaders, and visionaries. With over 10 years of experience in the online business space, Kara has primarily functioned in a 2nd in command role, where she excels in developing strong leadership partnerships in small businesses. She is known for her expertise in managing teams, being strategic with time and resources, and ensuring that business a...

💡 Guest bio Karrington Warfield, also known as Coach K, is a corporate event planner and strategist who specializes in helping coaches and entrepreneurs create effective event strategies. Fueled by a desire to share her knowledge and skills with others, Karrington started her own business after realizing she was meant for more than just working for someone else. She is dedicated to teaching non-planners how to host events that align with their business goals and turn leads into loyal clients. Ka...

💡 Guest bio Mathew Pezon was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania, into a family with a strong engineering background. Growing up, he was always interested in math and science, and he was motivated to start his own business due to the financial challenges his family faced after his parents split up. Believing that a degree in chemical engineering would lead him to success, Mathew attended engineering school and began his career in the field. However, his first job out of college was during th...

💡 Guest bio Emanuel is a successful entrepreneur who had two negative experiences as an employee before deciding to work for himself. After excelling in sales in electronics and jewelry, he started his own marketing agency called Strategic Key Marketing. Emanuel knows that managing cash flow is the key to success when bootstrapping a business. He emphasizes the importance of getting upfront money and having clear milestones for payment. Emanuel finds bootstrapping fun and challenging, but also r...

💡 Guest bio Shannon is a seasoned entrepreneur who started her business in 2005 after realizing her passion for being her own boss. Prior to this, she gained valuable job experience but always felt that something was missing. Starting her first business, At Your Request VA, she became a highly technical virtual assistant for 10 years, mastering marketing, content writing, and website development. Shannon worked with numerous coaches, authors, and speakers to help build their businesses. In 2015,...

💡 Guest bio Gary is a former public accountant who worked for the largest global Accounting Firm for many years. When he and his family moved to Atlanta, he discovered his passion for sales and realized he was pretty good at it. This newfound confidence led him to start selling accounting services and eventually start his own successful accounting firm. Gary enjoys the creativity and people-facing aspect of his work and truly loves what he does. ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of the Frugalpren...

ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, we feature Bo Bennett, a successful bootstrapped entrepreneur who shares his journey of starting businesses with minimal capital. From his early days of funding his college education by starting an advertising specialty business to eventually selling a web hosting company for $20,000,000, Bo provides valuable insights into his successes and failures along the way. He discusses the use of credit cards to kickstart his ventures and emph...

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Frugalpreneur, we delve into the highs and lows of bootstrapping a business without any external support. Our guest, Bobby Casey, shares his personal journey of starting and growing his companies from scratch. From borrowing money from friends and family to maxing out credit cards, he recounts how his company achieved significant success, reaching mid seven-figure revenue. However, when faced with challenges and cash flow problems, he soon realized the difficul...