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Hustle + Scale, an ActivateNM Podcast

Hustle + Scale, an ActivateNM Podcast

Written by: Xavier Lemon & Devin Bader - ActivateNM
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Hustle + Scale is your backstage pass to the messy, exhilarating journey of modern entrepreneurship. Hosted by founders, builders, and ecosystem leaders, the show bridges the gap between the gritty zero-to-one phase (the Hustle) and the strategic machinery required for exponential growth (the Scale).

Every episode delivers raw conversations, case studies, and actionable frameworks covering:

  • The Early-Stage Hustle: Validating ideas, landing initial traction, bootstrapping vs. fundraising, and mastering founder resilience.

  • The Strategic Scale: Hiring leaders, building operational flywheels, securing growth capital, and scaling without breaking culture.

  • Real Founder Playbooks: Honest breakdowns of failures, pivots, and the hard decisions behind sustainable success.

Whether you are launching your first startup, expanding a small business, or steering an established company to new heights, Hustle + Scale gives you the tools, insights, and clarity to grow on your own terms.

Core Show Pillars

  • Grit Meets Strategy: Practical balance between raw effort and scalable systems.

  • Tactical Takeaways: Clear, fluff-free advice founders can implement immediately.

  • Authentic Storytelling: Transparent looks at both the triumphs and the costly mistakes behind building viable companies.

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Episodes
  • Pitch Competitions: Why should I?

    Pitch Competitions: Why should I?
    Sep 17 2026

    In this episode we cover an upcoming pitch competition and hear from some past winners.
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    31 mins
  • Accelerate your Outdoor Company with ActivatOR

    Accelerate your Outdoor Company with ActivatOR
    Aug 21 2026

    In this episode, Tavis Malcolm discusses Morrison Outdoors, the New Mexico Outdoor Rec Business Alliance, and the upcoming Activator accelerator program. Listeners will learn about outdoor business growth, community support, and opportunities like Adventure Pitch Fest.
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    36 mins
  • The Pitch - Business Risk & Adventure

    The Pitch - Business Risk & Adventure
    May 27 2026

    In this episode, Devin and Xavier welcome special guests Shane and Sasha, winners of the Activate New Mexico Pitch Competition. They discuss their experiences competing, share advice for future entrepreneurs, and talk about how the competition helped promote and grow their business.

    Shane and New Mexico Pack Burros:

    nmpackburros.com

    @nmpackburros on Instagram

    NewMexicoPackBurros on Youtube

    New Mexico Pack Burros on Facebook

    Sasha and Guide Theory:

    guidetheory.com

    @guidetheory on Instagram

    CHAPTERS:

    Introductions: 00:00-02:32

    • What is a "Pitch Competiton" 02:33-07:35
    • New Mexico Pack Burros 07:40-10:45
    • Guide Theory 10:46-14:16
    • Guests Take on Pitch Competitons 15:02-23:07
    • AD Space 21:40
    • How Pitch Compettion Boost Your Business 25:03-32:31
    • Suggestions to Future Particpants 32:32-37:49
    • Upcoming for Guide Theory 37:52-39:12
    • Upcoming for New Mexico Pack Burros 39:13-42:45
    • Outros + Plugs 42:45
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    49 mins
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