How I Built My Small Business
2025 Communicator Award of Excellence in the Educational Series category
2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards Finalist Nominee x 2
Named "One of the Best Business Podcasts" by Ramsey
Welcome to 'How I Built My Small Business,' where we explore real-life entrepreneurship and building a meaningful, balanced life.
I started this podcast to honor my dad and help others navigate the messy, meaningful path of entrepreneurship. My guests (diverse in industry, experience, and background) open up about the real stories behind building a business: the wins, the mistakes, and the values that shape their choices.
It’s turned into more than I imagined… sometimes it’s a masterclass, other times it’s an honest, heart-opening connection between two people. But it’s always about curiosity, growth, and learning through storytelling… with a sprinkle of life wisdom.
Every guest has started a business at some point in their journey, and I make an intentional effort to maintain a 50/50 split of women and men.
Whether you're a founder, dreamer, curious individual or lifelong learner, I hope each episode makes you think or leaves you with at least one spark that inspires your own path.
Thank you for listening. Let’s learn together.
My Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty/
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How I Built My Small Business
Season 2 of How I Built My Small Business Coming January 21
🎉 Season 2 of How I Built My Small Business is Coming January 21!
Get ready for more thought-provoking stories, expert wisdom, and actionable advice to help you grow in both business and life.
This season, I’m sharing conversations with incredible guests, including:
- Ru Hill (Surf Simply Resort): Discover why his impactful business model and unique perspective earned him an invitation to speak at MIT’s Sloan School of Business.
- Dr. Megan Lyons (The Lyons Share Wellness): A Doctor of Clinical Nutrition specializing in functional medicine and integrative nutrition to discuss combating burnout, optimizing health, and fixing the root causes.
- Hayes Hitchens (Moondance Adventures): Hear how he creates life-changing adventure travel experiences for over 2,000 teens every summer, spanning 20+ countries across five continents—moments he hopes they'll call “the best days of their lives.”
Our season opener features Geoff Smart, international best-selling author of Who, the #1 book on hiring for over a decade (globally).
I'm incredibly selective about guests. For every hundred or so pitches, I might choose one. The rest? I find them through my own research and life experiences - reaching out directly because I have a sincere interest in learning from them.
🎧 Follow the show now so you don’t miss an episode—and don’t forget to share it with a fellow learner!
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Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/
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Hi everyone. I hope your holiday season was filled with joy, laughter and real connection. Season two of how I Built my Small Business is just around the corner and I'm so excited to share these incredible conversations with you. The season is packed with thought-provoking stories, expert wisdom and actionable advice to help you grow in both business and life. While I've aimed to keep episodes to 45 minutes, some are still closer to an hour because of the depth and value my guests bring. If you can't finish an episode in one go just bookmark it and come back during a walk, a shower or even while brushing your teeth. The second half often holds the real treasure, so I encourage you to listen through for the full experience.
Speaker 1:I'm committed to sharing insights and wisdom through storytelling, because stories stick in a way that facts alone don't. Each episode is designed to inspire, inform and help you take meaningful steps forward, or at least give you something to think about. The format remains the same guest bio, interview and key takeaways in the last three minutes. So get ready to take notes, follow the show and share it with a friend to deepen your learning. Some of my upcoming guests include Rue Hill of the Surf Simply Resort in Costa Rica. Dr Megan Lyons, an uber smart doctor of clinical nutrition with expertise in functional medicine and integrative nutrition, and Hayes Hitchens of Moondance Adventures. And our season opener is Jeff Smart, the international bestseller of who, the number one book on hiring for over 10 years.
Speaker 1:Just reflecting on these conversations makes me want to re-listen to the episodes. If you enjoy conversations that dive below the surface, this is the place for you. I'm incredibly selective about my guests. For every hundred or so pitches I receive, I might choose one. The rest, I find them, through my own research and life experiences, reaching out directly, because I have a sincere interest in learning from them. Follow the show now so you don't miss an episode and share it with someone as curious and passionate about learning as you are. Thanks for being here. Season two kicks off next week. Have a great day.
