Mitch McGinley of Boutique Fitness Broker Reveals How He Turned a Yoga Studio into a 5× Exit, Scaled to $20M in Deals, and What Most Owners Get Wrong When Preparing Their Business for Sale. (Episode 750 - Mitch McGinely)
Release Date: 11/30/2025
From Spare Room to $5M Success: Michael Harvey of MDH Accounting on Building a 25+ Team, Mastering Fractional CFO Growth, Navigating AI Disruption, and Why Deep Client Relationships Became His Ultimate Business Advantage. (Episode 774 – Michael Harvey)
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Katrina “Kat” of Artemis Factor: From Pharma Layoff to Building a 50+ Team Success, Bootstrapped Growth, Hiring Impacted Talent, Mastering Delegation & Turning Complex Pharma & Biotech Problems into Simple Actionable Solutions. (Episode 773 - Kat High
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From 3 to 1,400 employees: Nicolas Bivero of Penn Brothers reveals how to scale global teams, build a remote workforce, and grow a BPO business over 12 years while adapting to AI, COVID changes, and worldwide client demand. (Episode 772 - Nicolas Bivero)
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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews , founder of , shares how he built a global outsourcing company that grew from just three employees in 2014 to over 1,400 team members today. He explains how their employer-of-record model helps businesses hire and manage Filipino talent while ensuring compliance, payroll, and support. Nicolas discusses the impact of COVID on remote work adoption and how AI is reshaping roles while creating new opportunities. He highlights the importance of listening to clients and employees, continuously improving systems, and...
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How Danielle Hendon of Four Corners CFO traded opera for a six-figure fractional CFO firm. Learn her hard truths on beating burnout, the trap of hiring "mini-mes," and mastering delegation to grow a team of four. (Episode 771 - Danielle Hendon)
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Dr. Michael Filosi of Fullarton Park Dental: From 2 Chairs to Adelaide’s Largest Dental Practice with 18% Annual Growth, Building Strong Habits, Leading Teams, and Selling the Business Successfully in 2025 Exit Mastery. (Episode 770 - Dr. Michael Filosi
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Starting a Business at 50 From a Happy Hour Idea: Alesha Henley of A Dose of Insight on Leaving the 9-5, Doubling Revenue in 4 Years and Why Clients “Entrust Me With Their Babies” — Consistency Lessons for Service Businesses. (Episode 769 - Alesha H
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From $50/hr consultant to building a $2M agency. Phil Risher grew Flash Consulting with a remote team of 18 by productizing services, mastering content & AI search, and adopting the mindset for 20%+ annual growth. (Episode 768 - Phil Risher)
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Scaling from COVID Layoff to a Global Agency: How Sacha Awwa Built Sacha Awwa Marketing Group into a High-Growth Firm Securing $2.5K–$10K Monthly Retainers through Expert Strategy for Small Business Success. (Episode 767 - Sacha Awwa)
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From Pro Ironman to 125+ Stockists: Daniel McDonnell’s Maple Movement Revolution – How Gut Issues Sparked a Natural Energy Gel Brand Scaling to $500K, 70K Months & National Growth Without Big Investors. (Episode 766 - Daniel McDonnell)
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From Fired to $25K Per Speech: Gail Kasper of Gail Kasper LLC Reveals the Real Secrets to Business Success, $600K Contracts, Authentic Leadership, Sales Mastery & Scaling from Solo to a Powerful Team of 5. (Episode 765 - Gail Kasper)
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In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Mitch McGinley, founder of Boutique Fitness Broker, joins the podcast to share how he transformed a struggling yoga studio into a 5× exit and went on to help over 70 owners sell their businesses. He talks about growing his brokerage to $20M in annual deals, the emotional ups and downs of exiting, and the common mistakes owners make when preparing for a sale. Mitch opens up about navigating COVID, learning disciplined focus, and building a business that now supports his dream life in Spain. His journey blends resilience, smart strategy, and deep passion for helping small business owners achieve life-changing exits.
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Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice.
And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions:
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What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business?
Mitch McGinley says the hardest thing in growing a small business is learning how to say no. He explains that owners constantly get pulled in different directions — ideas, opportunities, people, problems — and without the discipline to say no, you end up overwhelmed and unfocused.
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What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most?
Mitch McGinley says his favorite business book is “Built to Sell” because it clearly explains how to shape a business into a scalable, well-structured operation that can run without the owner and eventually be sold for strong value, making it one of the most useful guides he’s ever read.
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Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business?
Mitch McGinley says there are many great podcasts and online learning resources to help grow a small business, but instead of naming just one, he recommends continuously listening to a wide variety of shows and learning platforms because each one offers unique perspectives, lessons, and insights that can help business owners improve their skills, sharpen their thinking, and stay adaptable as their business grows.
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What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business?
Mitch McGinley says that the number one tool or resource he recommends for growing a small business is artificial intelligence, because owners who don’t embrace AI right now risk falling behind, while those who use it can save time, make smarter decisions, improve marketing, and operate far more efficiently.
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What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business?
Mitch McGinley says the advice he would give himself on day one of starting out in business is simply “It’s gonna be okay.” He explains that the journey is full of stress, doubt, and unexpected challenges, but looking back, he realizes that things always work out when you stay consistent, keep learning, and push through the hard moments.
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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:
You don't owe anybody anything, so focus on the few things that truly matter each day – Mitch McGinley
Sell your business when everything is perfect, not when you’re going through chaos – Mitch McGinley
Discipline is the habit that keeps small business owners moving forward when everything feels overwhelming – Mitch McGinley