EP190: AI Minor Majors for Startup Growth
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
Release Date: 08/20/2025
EP212: What Private Equity Isn’t Telling You Before You Sign with Alexis Sikorsky
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
What founders get wrong about selling... and how to exit with leverage In this episode, Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg are joined by Alexis Sikorsky to break down what founders misunderstand about selling their business—and how to maximize value when exiting. Drawing from his experience on both sides of the deal, Alexis shares how to position your company for private equity, prepare years in advance, and avoid costly mistakes that leave money on the table. If you’re thinking about an exit, this is a practical guide to navigating the process with clarity and control. Hosts:...
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EP211: Why Entrepreneurs Feel Fear and Self-Doubt (And What to Do About It)
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
The real reason founders don’t start, and how to move through fear In this episode of Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat, Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg sit down with bio-psychologist Dr. Rowshanak Hashemiyoon to unpack the real reason founders get stuck before they even begin: fear rooted in biology, not mindset. They explore the nervous system’s role in self-doubt, fear of success, and visibility, along with practical tools to regulate, take action, and build momentum. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or hesitant to take the next step, this conversation reframes fear—and...
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EP210: From Startup Mode to Scale Mode: The Mindset Shift That Grows a Business
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
Why most founders fail to scale, and how to get out of your own way. In this episode of The Complete Entrepreneur, Colin C. Campbell and Michael Gilmour break down why most businesses get stuck, and how shifting from startup mode to scale mode unlocks real growth. Joined by Matt Herbert and community member Jason, they dive into leadership evolution, delegation, hiring the right people, and building systems that remove the founder as the bottleneck. If you’re looking to grow beyond the early stages, this conversation is a practical roadmap to scaling with intention. Hosts: Colin C....
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EP209: Life Hacks for Entrepreneurs: 21 Tips From the Startup.club Community
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
The best founders don’t just build great companies– they build systems to improve all aspects of life and business. Here are 21 hacks they actually use, from Colin C. Campbell, Michael Gilmour, and the Startup Club community. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michael Gilmour
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EP208: How Fear and Self-Doubt Kill Great Businesses
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
Why fear is driving more decisions than you think Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg sit down with Dr. Rowshanak Hashemiyoon to unpack how fear and self-doubt actually work in entrepreneurs. This episode explores the biological roots of hesitation, the pressure behind success, and how founders can move forward without waiting to feel ready. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg Guest: Dr. Rowshanak Hashemiyoon
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EP207: You Cannot Outsource the Entrepreneur
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
Why AI won’t build your business Everyone is asking AI the wrong question and getting the same useless answer. In this episode, Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg break down why AI is a powerful multiplier but not a replacement for entrepreneurial instinct, and how the real advantage comes from better inputs, better questions, and real-world execution. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
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EP206: The Reality of Entrepreneurial Failure and How to Manage it
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
The Reality of the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster Entrepreneurship comes with inevitable highs and lows, and this conversation dives into how founders handle disappointment when deals fall apart or expectations aren’t met. Learn how to process setbacks, avoid emotional spillover, and recalibrate quickly so you can keep moving forward. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michael Gilmour
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EP205:The Truth About Entrepreneurship: Stress, Risk, and Resilience
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
The emotional and operational reality of entrepreneurship, and how founders navigate uncertainty, pressure, and the constant highs and lows of building. Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster, and this conversation breaks down how founders manage the highs, the setbacks, and everything in between. From external pressures like interest rates and market shifts to the internal challenges of stress, relationships, and leadership, this episode offers real insights on how to stay grounded while building. If you are navigating uncertainty, this is a reminder that you are not alone, and that...
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EP204: How to Launch a Successful Kickstarter Campaign: 10 Proven Secrets
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
Launching a Kickstarter in Real Time: Lessons, Mistakes, and Strategies from a Live Campaign (Recorded Live on Clubhouse March 6, 2026) What does it really take to launch a successful Kickstarter? In this episode, we break down a campaign happening in real time—sharing the strategies, mistakes, and lessons learned just days after launch. From product development to storytelling and marketing, discover what it takes to turn an idea into a funded campaign. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
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EP203: Patterns Behind Repeat Startup Success
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!
Serial Success Has a System In this OpenMic episode, the team breaks down what repeat startup success actually looks like in the entrepreneurial world. They walk through the 'Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.' framework and how leaders win by shifting their story, team, capital strategy, and systems at every stage. Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
info_outlineAI 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