Business is Fcking Hard

By: Trevor Koot
  • Summary

  • The Business is Fcking Hard podcast invites business owners to share their stories with host, Trevor Koot. Stories of how they started, and the challenges and successes along the way. Stories of lessons that can be shared with others. And, most importantly, stories filled with uninhibited, unedited and unfiltered truth.

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Episodes
  • Declan Edwards - BFH Highlights
    Nov 5 2024

    In this episode of BFH Highlights, we revisit key lessons from Declan Edwards, founder of BU Happiness College. Declan shares his journey of building a purpose-driven business, including the pivotal decision to transition from a fitness business to founding BU Happiness College, a social enterprise dedicated to "growing global happiness." From redefining success to facing a financial crisis that nearly closed his business, Declan opens up about the challenges and rewards of leading with purpose. We hear insights on resilience, values-driven decision-making, and creating a lasting impact through business.

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    10 mins
  • Jason Lindstrom
    Oct 29 2024

    In this engaging conversation, Jason Lindstrom shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days of building community through a ski club at university to his experiences in launching and exiting multiple businesses. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, the balance between soft and hard skills in leadership, and the strategic decisions that led to successful acquisitions. The discussion also highlights the transition from service-based to subscription-based business models, showcasing the evolution of his entrepreneurial mindset. Jason reflects on the importance of data-driven decision-making in startups, the necessity of a compelling vision for employee engagement, and the role of vulnerability in leadership.

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    57 mins
  • Emma May - BFH Highlights
    Oct 22 2024

    In this episode of BFH Highlights (a recap of an earlier episode), Emma May, founder of SophieGrace, shares her inspiring journey from lawyer to fashion entrepreneur. Emma tells us how her frustration with workwear led to the birth of SophieGrace, how she navigated the challenges of launching just before the pandemic, and the importance of listening to customers. Tune in to hear Emma’s insights on building a brand, raising capital, and staying focused on what really matters—delivering value to her audience.

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    9 mins

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