Think Business with Tyler

Apr 07 2025 198 ep. 39 mins 1

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Unfiltered Stories and Actionable Advice from 7 & 8-Figure Entrepreneurs

Ever wish you could peek behind the curtain of successful businesses?

Think Business with Tyler delivers raw, unscripted conversations with founders who’ve scaled through chaos—divorce, health crises, near-bankruptcies, and breakthroughs.

Host Tyler Martin (Fractional CFO, 2x exit entrepreneur) cuts through the hype to uncover real strategies for profit, leadership, and resilience.

Why Listen?

• No fluff, just results: Tactical takeaways on cash flow, hiring, and scaling from CEOs who’ve been there.
• Relatable struggles: Learn from failures—like the $1M deal that backfired (Connor Paddon) or the ego that almost sank a company (DJ Moore).
• Top-tier insights: Ranked in the top 5% of global podcasts, with guests from e-commerce, franchising, and niche industries.

Who It’s For:

• Scaling entrepreneurs stuck at 6–7 figures.
• Burnt-out leaders battling cash flow or team chaos.
• Aspiring founders who want truth, not "get rich quick" schemes.

Sample Episodes:

• "One Bad Deal Changed My Whole Path" – Costly contract lessons from a poker pro turned 7-figure CEO.
• "Leadership and Ego in Business" – How DJ Moore saved his company by firing his ego.
• "Building Scalable Businesses" – John Burdett’s remote-work playbook for sustainable growth.

Subscribe for weekly episodes every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at ThinkBusinesswithTyler.com. Ready to think bigger?

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