Episodes

ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, host Sarah St. John explores the world of franchising with guest Gregory Mohr, author of the best-selling book, "Real Freedom." Gregory shares his journey into franchising, from his humble beginnings at Taco Bell to becoming a franchise consultant. He delves into the different types of franchises, the financing options available, and the due diligence procedures to consider when selecting a franchise. Listeners are in for a treat as t...

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to the Frugalpreneur podcast, where we bring you expert insights on entrepreneurship, branding, and leveraging AI in business. In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Larry Roberts, an authority in podcasting, personal branding, and AI integration. We'll delve into Larry's journey of using AI to write and publish his book "Under the Red Hat," exploring his unique approach to personal branding and the influential role of podcasting in business. Stay tuned as we...

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to the Frugalpreneur podcast! In this episode, we'll be delving into the world of entrepreneurship with a special focus on prioritizing profitability and understanding customer feedback. Our guest, Austin, shares his experiences as a "multipassionate entrepreneur," detailing his journey from owning a restaurant to founding a fraud prevention advisory firm and a Web 3 consulting advisory firm. Listen as he discusses the importance of finding a pathway to profitability and ...

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Frugalpreneur, we dive into the inspiring journey of Wayne, the speaker who started a lawn and landscape company in Louisiana and grew it to become one of the largest in the region. As the success of his company attracted attention, Wayne discovered that marketing was the key to scaling rapidly. Through consulting gigs and paid marketing projects, Wayne ventured into the world of marketing and eventually created his own agency, Ugly Mug Marketing, which has bee...

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Frugalpreneur, we have Becca, a licensed professional counselor who opens up about her journey in starting her own private practice. Becca shares the challenges she faced, including her initial belief that having an ugly plaid couch in her therapy space would discourage potential subletters. However, she soon realizes that owning her business means prioritizing the needs of her therapists, even if it means sacrificing aesthetics. Becca candidly acknowledges tha...

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Frugalpreneur, we dive into the inspiring story of Avi, an entrepreneur who found success through the guidance and mentorship of others. Avi shares how having someone who has been through similar situations before helped him fill the gaps in his knowledge and experience. Despite facing financial difficulties, Avi views the overall experience positively and emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people for success. Networking with like-m...

ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of Frugalpreneur, we feature the entrepreneurial journey of Miriam as she shares her experience of transitioning from multiple jobs to starting her own organizing business. She discusses her method of bootstrapping the business while maintaining financial stability, the importance of money mindset, and the challenges she faced, including declaring bankruptcy due to medical emergencies. Miriam also shares valuable tips on leveraging time through systems and the sig...

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Frugalpreneur, we dive into the inspiring story of Julie, a resilient entrepreneur who has built a reputation for herself through bootstrapping her companies. Julie shares her experiences of both success and failure in the world of bootstrapping and how she reinvests every dollar earned back into her businesses during the early stages. We learn about the sacrifices she has made as the sole breadwinner, sacrificing personal life and financial stability to make h...

ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of Frugalpreneur, we are joined by Manuj, an entrepreneur who started his career working in a factory in India for $2 a day and went on to build a successful consulting business in North America. He shares how he navigated through job losses and economic downturns to realize the importance of self-reliance and problem-solving. Manuj emphasizes the significance of building connections, providing value, and constantly learning in the business world. Through his expe...

ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of Frugalpreneur, we have an inspiring story from Craig, who shares his journey from being a marine to working in electronics, and eventually starting his own marketing agency. Craig reveals the challenges he faced when starting his business, including the need to conserve funds and make strategic investments. He opens up about the biggest successes and failures he experienced while bootstrapping his business, offering valuable tips and tricks for aspiring entrepr...

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to the Frugalpreneur podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Nick, a former air force member who transitioned into the real estate and mortgage industry. Nick shares how his experiences in the military shaped his entrepreneurial path and the importance of camaraderie in his professional life. He discusses his success in bootstrapping his business, emphasizing the power of delivering exceptional results and leveraging social media to grow his pro...

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Frugalpreneur, we delve into the personal journey of Johnathan, who shares his powerful and transformative story. He openly admits to letting his health take a backseat, which not only affected his well-being but also impacted his family time. However, three years ago, Johnathan made the courageous decision to prioritize his health, recognizing that without it, no amount of money would truly matter. As Johnathan made his health a top priority, he not only regai...

ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of Frugalpreneur, we delve into the journey of a seasoned entrepreneur who built and sold two successful companies in the technical staffing and recruiting space. Mark shares his insights on bootstrapping a business with minimal investment, the importance of generating revenue before spending money, and the value of negotiating payment terms. He also reflects on the challenges of scaling a business without focused documentation and systems in place, and offers val...

ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of Frugelpreneur, we feature Richard Blank, the CEO of Costa Rica's call center, who shares his remarkable journey from graduating high school in Northeast Philadelphia to building a successful business in a foreign country. We'll delve into his frugal approach to entrepreneurship, including the importance of empathy, maintaining financial conservatism, and cultivating a supportive work culture. Tune in to learn valuable insights on starting a business from the gr...

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Frugalpreneur, we dive into the world of business strategy with our guest, Kendra. Kendra emphasizes the importance of avoiding distractions and unnecessary tools in business. Instead, she believes in focusing on the basic foundations of successful business. One of the foundations she highlights is email marketing, which she views as a cost-effective way to reach a large audience and build relationships. Kendra argues that email marketing is more effective than...

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Frugalpreneur, we explore the inspiring journey of Kavin, who started a digital agency called Amazing Creations in 2010. Kavin shares their experience of helping a health diet products company skyrocket its monthly revenue from $500 to $50,000 within just six months. Realizing the lack of available tools to manage targeted landing pages, they took matters into their own hands and developed their own tool. With a series of pivots, Kavin discovered a niche market...

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to the Frugalpreneur podcast, where we feature bootstrapped entrepreneurs who share their tips and strategies for building successful businesses on a budget. In this episode, we hear from Kyle, an experienced entrepreneur who has navigated through the worlds of music production, marketing, and business development. Kyle shares his journey of starting a business without even realizing it as a teenager and how that ultimately led to the founding of his current strategic pla...

ℹ️ Introduction In this episode of Frugalpreneur, we feature Tom, a lifelong entrepreneur who has successfully bootstrapped multiple businesses. He shares his journey of starting as a young eBay seller to becoming a successful speaker and consultant. Tom discusses the challenges of bootstrapping, including maxing out credit cards, but also the satisfaction of paying them off. He emphasizes the importance of being an incredible listener and staying focused on solving core issues as a bootstrapper...

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome back to the Frugalpreneur podcast, where we feature inspiring entrepreneurs who have bootstrapped their way to success. In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Ilona, who will be sharing valuable tips, tricks, tactics, techniques, and tools that helped her build her business from the ground up. I'm your host, Sarah St. John, and I can't wait for you to hear Ilona's incredible journey. Ilona started her career as an au pair in the United States but ended up takin...

Guest Bio Leah Remillet is the host of The Balancing Busy Podcast, an international speaker, and the Balance Strategist. Leah helps women do less but better. Simply put, if you’re a woman with a mission, but you worry that scaling your business means failing at home, then Leah can show you how to spread your message, make an incredible income and do it all in less time! ℹ️ Introduction Welcome back to another episode of Frugalpreneur! Today, we have a special showcase episode featuring Leah, a r...

Guest Bio With 13+ years experience in Sales and Management across North America, and France in my early career, I found my true calling in launching new ventures, creating systems & processes, and business development at large; I define myself as an entrepreneur more than a business owner: once the business is up and running, i feel the need to move on to the next project ! While I was managing a small crew selling home-automation across Canada, I’ve decided to start a residential/commercial c...

ℹ️ Guest Bio Mike Cavaggioni is a combat veteran and retired U.S. Navy officer having served for 20 years. Mike is a licensed REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® , Financial Coach , Real Estate Investor , and Podcast Host . Near the end of his Navy career, he shifted his focus to financial independence and entrepreneurship. Mike started investing in real estate and working his other side-hustles to create passive income and become financially independent by age 38. Mike is the host of the Average Joe Finances® P...

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome back to another exciting episode of Frugalpreneur! In today's episode, our host Sarah St John welcomes a special guest with a shared name, Sara Lohse. Together, they dive deep into the world of podcasting and personal branding, sharing insights and tips for both aspiring podcast hosts and guests. From understanding the power of podcasts as a marketing tool to tracking show impact and everything in between, this episode is packed with valuable information. So grab a pen an...

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome back to another episode of Frugalpreneur! I'm your host, Sarah St John, and today we have an incredible guest joining us, Liz Wilcox. If you've ever wondered how to effectively use email marketing without breaking the bank, this is the episode for you. Liz shares her expertise on optimizing emails to build connections with your audience, increase open rates, and avoid the dreaded spam folder. We'll learn about the importance of personalizing your emails, crafting attentio...