EP180: Scaling Beyond the Startup Phase
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
Release Date: 02/26/2025
EP199: Part 2 – 26 Best Startup Ideas to Launch in 2026
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
26 startup ideas worth paying attention to in 2026. Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilburg break down where opportunity is emerging, what’s changing, and how founders can get ahead of the curve. If you’re thinking about what to build next year, this is a smart place to start.
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EP198: Eric Malka’s Tips to Winning the Startup Game
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
How Art of Shaving Founder Eric Malka Turned a Simple Idea into a Global Brand (Recorded Live on Clubhouse November 14, 2025) In this episode with Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg, The Art of Shaving co-founder Eric Malka shares the eight principles that took him from undocumented warehouse worker to building, scaling, and exiting a category-defining brand. They dive into mindset, brand focus, execution, pivots, culture, and scalability, and why “crawl, walk, run, fly” is the only sane way to build a business that lasts. Get Eric's Book, 'On The Razor's Edge' on Amazon: Hosts:...
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EP197: 8 Traits That Define the Startup Mindset
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
The real difference between startup ideas that die on the whiteboard and those that become global successes? The mindset of the founder. (Recorded Live on Clubhouse November 20, 2025) In this episode of The Complete Entrepreneur, Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour break down the “startup mindset” — from relentless learning and curiosity to naivety, optimism, and managing fear. They share personal stories of launching new ventures, recovering from failure, and why tenacity, awareness, and a love for the game matter more than any spreadsheet. If you’re ready to think differently...
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EP196: AI Haves and Have-Nots: What Founders Must Know
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
“AI is both the ladder and the moat. The difference is how you use it.” (Recorded Live on Clubhouse September 5, 2025) Is AI leveling the field or creating a new moat? Colin and Michele debate paywalled models, free alternatives, and where founders should invest. Community voices weigh in with wins, warnings, and playbooks you can copy this week. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
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EP195: The Four-Sticky-Note Business Plan Every Founder Needs
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
How to Pair AI Speed with Founder Grit (Recorded Live on Clubhouse August 22, 2025) In this episode, we unpack why AI is an accelerant—not a substitute—for entrepreneurship, then walk through the Four Sticky Note Business Plan to turn ideas into action. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
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EP194: How to Scale Your Startup: A Purpose-Driven Growth Framework That Actually Works
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
How purpose, structure, and cadence turn hustling founders into scaling leaders. (Recorded Live on Clubhouse August 15, 2025) Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg sit down with EOS® Implementer César Quintero to unpack the shift from founder-doer to leader-builder. They cover the “jazz to marching band” analogy, EOS’s six components, how to run a high-leverage planning day, and why coaching is a force multiplier for traction. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg Guest: Cesar Quintero
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EP193: 12 Steps From Idea to Execution: The Ultimate Startup Checklist
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
From Post-It to Pitch: Nailing Your First Stage Gate (Recorded Live on Clubhouse July 25, 2025) A practical walkthrough of the Ultimate Startup Checklist—how to go from idea to execution with sticky-note planning, SMART stage gates, and the X-Factor/brand-promise combo. We cover AI-era discovery (Google and LLMs), mentors and incubators, naming and trademarks, KPIs that matter, and how to use the workbook’s embedded GPTs without losing your authentic voice. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
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EP192: Your Business's Must-Do Startup Checklist
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
A masterclass in moving from idea to execution—one sticky note at a time. (Recorded Live On Clubhouse July 18, 2025) This week, Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg break down the Ultimate Startup Checklist — a practical, step-by-step guide to turning your idea into a real business. From writing your idea on a sticky note to setting stage gates, defining KPIs, and ranking in AI-driven search, this episode walks you through the habits that separate dreamers from doers. Learn how to name your business, test your concept, track what matters, and stay accountable through every stage of...
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EP191: Discover, Defend, & Scale Your Business Idea
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
Find Your Next Million-Dollar Idea AI is changing everything—and opportunity has never been bigger. Colin and Michele unpack a practical system for spotting problems, scoring scalability, and building moats, with real examples from product, platform, and brand plays. Plus, the Time-to-Sell Index ticks up, hinting at brighter market sentiment. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
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EP190: AI Minor Majors for Startup Growth
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
AI Growth Hacks & Minor Majors for Entrepreneurs (Recorded Live on Clubhouse June 13, 2025) Discover how to scale smarter with AI—from creative branding to building tools with zero code. Startup Club hosts Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg share high-leverage AI tactics that any founder can use. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
info_outlineThe Journey to Founder Success
(Recorded live on Clubhouse January 24, 2025)
On this episode of Start Scale Exit Repeat, we sit down with Patrick Thean to discuss the critical transition from startup founder to CEO. Patrick shares how structured planning, goal setting, and accountability systems can transform a business, helping entrepreneurs escape the chaos of constant firefighting. Tune in to learn how to break through and scale with intention.
Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
Guest: Patrick Thean