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Homegrown CEO

Homegrown CEO

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 Welcome to Homegrown CEO, the podcast for entrepreneurs, leaders and business builders seeking actionable insights to grow their ventures and themselves. Hosted by serial entrepreneur Matt Coleborne, together we’ll explore the strategies, mistakes, and triumphs that go into creating a Homegrown CEO. Each episode welcomes an expert leader, founder or entrepreneur to share the game-changing insights which shaped their careers. Through their toughest challenges and greatest wins, we’ll uncover the valuable, actionable lessons that you can take forward in your own professional journey. Exploring themes such as business growth, leadership, innovation, resilience, balance and mentorship, we’ll also uncover our guests’ Kitchen Bench Moment - the one big decision or experience which changed everything… So, whether you're an ambitious professional, an aspiring leader, or a passionate entrepreneur, if you’re ready to take action, hit subscribe and take your next step towards business success.Copyright 2026 Homegrown CEO Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Lessons From the Long Way Round: A Personal Development Story with Nathan Turner

    Lessons From the Long Way Round: A Personal Development Story with Nathan Turner
    Apr 26 2026
    Personal growth fuels business growth; real success starts with you.In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Turner — Canadian entrepreneur and mortgage investment expert — to learn from the big transformations of his career.After selling his business at a significant loss in 2009, Nathan channelled some hard lessons into building a thriving mortgage investment business, which today includes an investment fund and an annual conference, all run alongside his wife from home.In our conversation, Nathan opens up about the real turning points that shaped him, from a painful business collapse to a revolutionary shift in mindset.A genuinely honest and inspiring conversation about what personal growth in business really looks like, you'll come away with decision-making strategies, resilience techniques, and a life-affirming mantra you'll take into every business challenge ahead...Key Moments: Nathan's Accidental Path to Entrepreneurship (03:23)Nothing Prepares You Like Doing It (03:53)How a Failed Job Application Sparked a New Direction (05:53)Starting a Business From Scratch (09:04)Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (13:06)The $200k to $20k Collapse (16:55)Making Business Decisions Without Emotion (16:02)Practical Tools for Hard Decisions (21:06)What NOT to Do When Stressed (21:00)Pivoting Into Mortgage Investing (22:16)Finding Purpose by Solving Real People's Problems (26:29)Win-Win Business Thinking (26:45)How to Keep an Open Mind Without Losing Focus (28:21)The Ideas Binder (29:31)You Can Do Anything — Just Not All at Once (30:39)Book Recommendations (32:15)Nathan's Kitchen Bench Moment (35:30)About Nathan:Nathan Turner grew up in Alberta, Canada, and stumbled into entrepreneurship when he and his wife opened a Curves fitness franchise in 2004 after a stint teaching English in Korea. Alongside the franchise, he explored real estate before the 2008 financial crisis pulled him into distressed mortgage investing — a world he discovered at a conference and never looked back from.Nathan’s continued openness to new possibilities has led to a healthy approach to development: learning to adopt new skills and ways of thinking has transformed his career over the years.Resources MentionedBailout Riches by Bill BartmannRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiSecrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv EkerThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillNot sure what's holding you back...?Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence.Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another.Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceoMentioned in this episode:Bonus ContentFor access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months.Join the Community
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    39 mins
  • Light On Your Feet: Staying Agile in Business with Jess Hodge

    Light On Your Feet: Staying Agile in Business with Jess Hodge
    Apr 19 2026
    Entrepreneurship is a dynamic game: being adaptable will be your greatest advantage. No business looks the same as it did when it was established. Reacting to market demands, economic shifts, personal challenges and every other hurdle thrown at us as entrepreneurs is what keep a business going.In this episode, we'll explore the essential skills of adaptability and agility in entrepreneurship, with the real-life advice and examples from established business founder Jess Hodge.Throughout the establishment and growth of her award-winning company, Resourceful Living, Jess has remained quick on her feet. From adjusting their offering in response to customer feedback, to rebuilding the operation following an arson attack on their factory, her true resilience is rooted in the knowledge that there is always a solution - there is always a way.Key Takeaways: Jess's Journey to Resourceful Living (01:44)How Job Loss Sparked an Entrepreneurial Mindset (02:49)Starting a Business From Scratch (08:16)Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (08:54)Staying True to Your Vision While Adapting to the Market (10:21)Making Business Decisions Without Emotion (13:10)Practical Tools for Hard Decisions (15:06)Surviving an Arson Attack (17:50)Back Up and Running in 90 Days (19:33)Grit vs. Perseverance — What's the Difference? (23:02)When to Stop Pushing and Start Listening (24:53)How to Build Genuine Resilience (28:27)Jess's Kitchen Bench Moment (31:41)About Jess:After many years of success in marketing and advertising, a trip to South East Asia changed everything. Seeing the plastic waste wash up on the beaches, Jess made a complete career pivot and founded a recycled plastic startup, Resourceful Living. She has grown the company into an impressive, award-winning business supplying 100% recycled materials to commercial brands across Australia, with expansion into multiple new depots expected soon.Resources: Read more about Resourceful Living: https://resourcefulliving.com.au/Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jesshodge-resourcefullivingNot sure what's holding you back...?Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence.Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another.Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceoMentioned in this episode:Bonus ContentFor access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months.Join the Community
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    36 mins
  • Be the Driver: How to Stand Out in the AI Revolution with Tahnee Perry

    Be the Driver: How to Stand Out in the AI Revolution with Tahnee Perry
    Apr 12 2026
    The leaders and professionals who thrive in an AI-integrated world won't be the ones who use it most — they'll be the ones who use it most intentionally.Whether you're a total AI convert, or a more hesitant user, this episode offers an essential discussion on best practices when using it in business. Joined by Tahnee Perry, founder of AI agency A25, expect a clear framework for using AI with intention, practical lessons from her experience rolling it out across teams, and a grounded take on what the future of work actually looks like...Key Takeaways: The Driver vs. Passenger Framework (02:04)How to Avoid Being a Passenger (03:48)Using AI as a Strategic Thought Partner (05:51)Rolling Out AI in Teams & Organisations (07:11)A Real-World AI Rollout Gone Wrong (09:55)Building Real Time-Saving Workflows (15:04)Keeping Up With the Pace of AI (19:11)Advice for Early-Career Professionals (20:12)What Successful AI-Forward Companies Look Like (24:21)Essential Professional Skills for the AI Era (25:49)Key Takeaways Summary (28:17)Tahnee's Kitchen Bench Moment (29:10)About Tahnee:Tahnee is a long-time marketer who has spent over two decades working with start ups and growth companies in San Francisco. After co-founding and selling a travel start up in 2003, she spotted the early potential of generative AI and launched A25 — an agency dedicated to teaching teams and leaders how to apply AI practically in their day-to-day work.Between running workshops, building automations and helping teams to navigate structural and cultural shifts, Tahnee has become a truly authoritative voice in the implementation of AI at work.Resources Mentioned: Subscribe to Tahnee's NewsletterA25 - Transform your team into AI-powered strategists in days, not years.Anthropic - Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.Loveable - Turn ideas into production-ready web apps in minutes. AI handles the build.Replit - Build and deploy software collaboratively with the power of AI.Follow Matt's journey with AI - The Messy MiddleFurther Resources Tahnee Recommends: The Artificial Intelligence ShowOne Useful ThingMarketing Against the GrainNot sure what's holding you back...?Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence.Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another.Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceoMentioned in this episode:Bonus ContentFor access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months.Join the Community
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    35 mins
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