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STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business & Entrepreneurship Podcast with Colin Fraley

Colin Fraley | Founder Podcast Host & Small Business Coach

The entrepreneurship podcast for startup founders, small business owners & solopreneurs who want the real playbook — not the highlight reel.STARTUP or SHUTUP! is hosted by Colin Fraley — small business coach, startup advisor, and serial entrepreneur — who sits down with real builders to extract the actual strategies, systems, and decisions behind their growth. Zero fluff. Zero filler.Whether you"re scaling a small business, building your first startup, or running a solopreneur operation, every

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01:42:40

Rob Finlay: Lessons from 25 Years, 4 Exits, and a...

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/10/07

Rob Finlay is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author of Beyond the Building and Hey, Dad…, a life-advice book inspired by his journey as a father of four. Over the past 25+ years, he’s built and successfully exited four companies, pioneered debt optimization strategies in commercial real estate, and founded Thirty Capital and Defease With Ease, helping advise billions in transactions. Today, Rob’s focus spans AI, data analytics, leadership, and sustainable agriculture — proving that

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00:32:27

Offa the Market: Ken Barton’s Fast Track from Real...

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/10/01

In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin Fraley sits down with Ken Barton — a former Chicago volleyball teammate turned real estate investor and now tech founder of Offa, the Seed-stage app connecting investors to off-market properties faster (think Tinder for real estate deals). Ken shares how he went from buying his first property in Orlando to spotting major pain points in the real estate market, building Offa, launching in the app stores, and preparing for his Seed round. We dive into

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01:19:05

Delegating for Growth: How Renee Hastings Built a...

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/09/09

Entrepreneurs waste countless hours doing everything themselves — but delegation is the real growth hack. In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin Fraley sits down with Renee Hastings, CEO of Executive Help Now! and host of Renee Speaks, to uncover how she scaled a virtual assistance agency that helps leaders free up time, grow faster, and even launch successful podcasts. Sponsored by PeerFounder.com.Episode BreakdownIntro & Renee’s Origin StoryBuilding Executive Help Now!Delegation

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01:02:10

PR with Purpose: Melinda Jackson on Authenticity,...

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/08/26

In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin Fraley sits down with Melinda Jackson, founder of Melinda Jackson Public Relations, to talk about building a PR agency rooted in authenticity, earned media, and organic storytelling.From her upbringing in North Carolina, to breaking into the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, Melinda shares her journey of burnout, reinvention, and creating a PR firm that champions clients she truly believes in.You’ll learn:How authenticity is becoming the new

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01:07:12

How Dinora Built Luxeria: Chicago Nightlife, Beauty...

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/08/13

How Dinora Built Luxuria: Chicago Nightlife, Beauty Business & Trans Latina EntrepreneurshipWhat does it take to build a nightlife empire rooted in beauty, identity, and community?In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, Colin sits down with Dinora — a trans Latina powerhouse, professional beautician, and cofounder of Luxuria Productions, one of Chicago’s most vibrant queer nightlife collectives.From growing up first-gen in a Mexican immigrant household to stepping into her truth as a trans woman,

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00:48:48

Vincent Wong: From Brooklyn to Medellín – Building...

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/07/29

In this episode of Startup or Shutup!, host Colin (@NurseColin) sits down with global travel entrepreneur Vincent Wong — founder of Chubit Travel and VYVEM Tours — to unpack his inspiring journey from Brooklyn to Colombia. Vincent shares how he turned his personal passion for travel into a full-time business, what it takes to run international companies, and why Medellín changed his life.We talk entrepreneurship, leadership, culture shock, concierge-level service, and making big bets on your dreams

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01:31:39

Portals & Parties with DJ CoolMomWallace

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/07/15

In this electrifying episode of Startup or Shutup, Nurse Colin sits down with DJ, rapper, performance artist, and FUTUREHOOD co-founder CoolMomWallace—a Chicago-based creative force known for turning dance floors into portals.Fresh off his Boiler Room Chicago set (which Colin attended live), CoolMomWallace opens up about blending music, ritual, and queer identity to transform nightlife into something sacred and liberating. From DJing for Beyoncé in Houston to building FUTUREHOOD as a platform for

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00:38:51

Marissa- From Quincy Girl to TikTok Healer & Author

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/07/14

When life falls apart, could sharing your story online help you heal — and help others do the same?In this powerful episode of Startup or Shutup, host Nurse Colin sits down with Marissa Wilkenson (@Rizz326), a small-town girl from Quincy, Michigan, who transformed her heartbreak into hope by sharing her raw, honest journey on TikTok. Her viral videos about self-love, mental health, and rebuilding your life have inspired thousands to start picking up their own pieces.Marissa opens up about hitting

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38:51

Marissa- From Quincy Girl to TikTok Healer & Author

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/07/04

When life falls apart, could sharing your story online help you heal — and help others do the same?In this powerful episode of Startup or Shutup, host Nurse Colin sits down with Marissa (@Rizz326), a small-town girl from Quincy, Michigan, who transformed her heartbreak into hope by sharing her raw, honest journey on TikTok. Her viral videos about self-love, mental health, and rebuilding your life have inspired thousands to start picking up their own pieces.Marissa opens up about hitting rock bottom,

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00:29:09

Likes to Livelihood with Milo

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/06/17

What does it take to go from politics to platform — and turn followers into financial freedom?In this episode, Nurse Colin sits down with Milo, a former politician turned unapologetically bold content creator. They dive into his journey from campaigning to creating, how he built multiple income streams, and what people still get wrong about making money online.Milo shares the behind-the-scenes of audience building, platform risk, and staying authentic while growing a brand — plus his “Shut Up

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00:24:20

So, You Wanna Start a Podcast?

STARTUP or SHUTUP! | Small Business &... ·

2025/06/03

Guest: Jay MuñozThinking about starting a podcast? 🎙 In this first episode of Startup or Shutup, host Colin Fraley interviews experienced podcaster Jay Muñoz (host of Poison Touch Advice Hour and Baby Daddies) to walk through exactly how to launch your first podcast.Jay shares practical tips on:How to start a podcast with no experienceThe best podcast equipment for beginnersPodcast recording and editing basicsHow to publish your podcast to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and moreHow to build your podcast

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