Grow A Small Business Podcast

Cheryl Contee (Attentively): From Vision Strategy to a Multi-Million Dollar SaaS Exit | Building a 12-Person Team, Becoming the First Black Female Founder Acquired by a Nasdaq-Listed Company & Advancing Ethical AI. (Episode 787 - Cheryl Contee)

Jul 26, 2026

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Cheryl Contee, founder of BrightWorks AI, shares how she built a purpose-driven SaaS company serving nonprofits, scaled it to a 12-person team with multi-million-dollar revenue, and achieved a historic exit as the first Black female founder...

Adiel Gorel (International Capital Group): From Hewlett-Packard Engineer to 10,000+ Homes | Building a 42-Year Real Estate Empire, Winning in Recessions & Creating Long-Term Wealth Through Smart Property Investing. (Episode 786 - Adiel Gorel)

Jul 19, 2026

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Adiel Gorel, Founder of International Capital Group, shares how he went from being a Hewlett-Packard engineer to building a 42-year real estate investment business that has helped investors purchase more than 10,000 homes. He explains why...

Ashley Stahl (Wise Whisper Agency): From CIA & Counterterrorism to a $5M Speaking Business | 10M-View TED Talk, Building a 25-Person Team, and the Good, Grit & Gift Leadership Formula. (Episode 785 - Ashley Stahl)

Jul 12, 2026

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews, Ashley Stahl, founder of Wise Whisper Agency, shares her journey from working in national security and counterterrorism to building a thriving speaking and coaching business. She reveals how her TEDx talks, including one with over 10...

Conrad Ruiz, Founder of Well Aware: From $2,500 Revenue and 3 Years of Struggle to Scaling a 50+ VA Team, Building a Fast-Growing Fractional COO Business, Reaching $600K+ Revenue, and Pursuing the $1M Milestone. (Episode 784 - Conrad Ruiz)

Jul 5, 2026

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Conrad Ruiz, founder of Well Aware, shares his journey from earning just $2,500 in his first year and struggling through three challenging years to building a thriving virtual assistant and fractional COO business. He discusses the...