How do you take on a multi-billion dollar industry when you have no money and no investors? You start with a problem you can't ignore.For Audien Hearing founder Ishan Patel, that problem was watching his grandfather become isolated by the staggering $5,000 cost of a traditional hearing aid. He decided to change the game, creating a high-quality, accessible solution for under $100.This is the ultimate bootstrapper’s story. In this episode of "From Garage to Growth," Ishan Patel shares the raw, in-the-trenches playbook he used to turn a personal mission into a company that has helped over a million people. He reveals how he survived going 10 months without a paycheck, battled industry giants, and built a brand that truly matters.🕛 CHAPTERS:00:00 - The $5,000 Problem02:01 - The Personal Story: Why He Started Audien Hearing04:34 - Inside the "Garage Phase": Building a Company in 47°C Heat06:52 - The #1 Skill Founders Must Learn to Succeed08:03 - Facing Failure: 10 Months with No Paycheck10:15 - How to Handle Industry Pushback & Naysayers13:40 - The Truth About Manufacturing Costs vs. Retail Price18:37 - Designing for Humans & Removing the Stigma of Hearing Aids28:17 - The Future: Global Expansion & Helping Millions More30:31 - Ishan's Final Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST: From Garage to Growth features raw conversations with the founders and builders behind today's most innovative companies. We uncover the playbooks, mindset, and strategies they used to turn an idea into a successful venture.🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE FOUNDER STORIES: https://www.youtube.com/@Garage2GrowthCONNECT WITH US:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/106259356/admin/dashboard/Website: https://fromgaragetogrowth.deWhat was your biggest takeaway from Ishan's journey? Let us know in the comments below! 👇#FounderStory #Bootstrapping #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Disruption

In this episode, Josh Simons, the founder of music-tech networking app Vampr and CEO of Vinyl Group, shares his incredible journey from frontman of a rock band to the C-suite of a public company. Discover the raw truths about the founder's grind, why he believes 'tribe matters more than talent' when building a product, and the strategic thinking behind selling his startup, only to become the CEO of the company that acquired it.

Josh also dives deep into the future of the music industry and reveals how AI is set to become every artist's newest bandmate. 🎸

About the Guest

Josh Simons is the CEO of Vinyl Group and the founder of Vampr, the world's largest social-professional network for musicians. He's a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated multiple funding rounds, a major acquisition, and the transition from private founder to public company CEO.

Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsjosh/

Learn more about Vinyl Group: https://vinyl.group/

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In this episode on global scaling, Adam O'Connor, Chief Commercial Officer of Gear Inc., breaks down the essential strategies for successful international expansion. Learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls founders face, build a resilient and cohesive global culture, and use his unique 'taxi driver test' to evaluate new markets before you invest

About the Guest: Adam O'Connor is a C-suite executive with over a decade of experience in scaling businesses across dozens of countries.

Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-o-connor-54766048/Learn more about Gear Inc.: https://www.gearinc.com/

Timestamp

01:34 - Introduction 02:07 - The Journey from Hotel Security to the C-Suite

03:10 - Delegating Outcomes, Not Tasks: A Leadership Masterclass

03:55 - Breaking Your Own Systems: The Conflict Between Sales and Operations

05:24 - The "Bad English Accent" Story

07:26 - Teaching in the workplace

08:33 - How to Build a Cohesive Global Culture

09:34 - The 'Taxi Driver Test' for Market Entry - The Art of Scaling

17:38 - AI as an Amplifier: How to Implement it Right

21:50 - Building, Breaking, and Rebuilding Your Systems for Scale

22:50 - What It Really Costs to Reach the Top

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