How I Built My Small Business
2025 Communicator Award of Excellence in the Educational Series category
2024 + 2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Finalist Nominee x 2
Named "One of the Best Business Podcasts" by Ramsey
In 'How I Built My Small Business,' we explore real-life entrepreneurship and building a meaningful, balanced life.
The show’s 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.
This is not a business show focused on the numbers of the game. It’s about the founder’s journey and their way of thinking. If you are looking for a show that talks about top line, bottom line, profit margin, and mainly financial info… this is not the show for you.
While you’ll find some episodes in Season One (and sporadically thereafter) that include financials, the host’s interest is more in the human(s) behind the business.
Sometimes an episode is a masterclass, other times it’s an honest, heart-opening connection between two people. There’s always 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 the line-up includes 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 or broadens your perspective.
Thank you for listening. Let’s learn together.
My Website: https://www.annemcginty.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcginty/
Behind-The-Scenes: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 97
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Bite-Sized Life Wisdom: 2 of 4
Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, host of the show. While full-length guest episodes are on hold for the holidays, I’ve prepared a collection of short, impactful…
Bite-Sized Business Insights 2 of 4
Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized!
I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful epi…
Bite-Sized Business Insights: 1 of 4
Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized!
I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful epi…
Bite-Sized Life Wisdom: 1 of 4
Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized!
I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful epi…
Season 1: Host Reflects, Celebrates, and Shares What's Next
As we draw season one to a close, I’m thrilled to share some of the heartwarming stories and pivotal lessons that we've heard on this journey.
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John Kilcullen - The Rise of FOR DUMMIES and The Future of Publishing – Insights from the Creator of an Iconic Brand
John Kilcullen, the creator of the For Dummies brand and former chairman and CEO of IDG Books, shares his journey in building one of the world’s most iconic publishing series.
In this episode, John d…
Farnoosh Torabi is SO MONEY: Mastering Mindset, Wealth, and Financial Freedom
Today we’re joined by Farnoosh Torabi, America’s leading personal finance expert who is dedicated to helping others become unapologetically rich.
Farnoosh is an award-winning financial correspondent, …
Jack Brewster - How NEWSREEL is Tackling Misinformation in Today’s News Landscape
Let's dive into a topic that affects all of us - how cellphones, social media, and AI are fundamentally reshaping the way we consume news and engage in politics.
Jack Brewster is the Founder and CEO o…
Jason Feifer - Unlocking Opportunity with ENTREPRENEUR Editor-in-Chief
Jason is the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and is widely recognized as an authority on business and adapting to change. He's the author of the bestselling book Build for Tomorrow, host of …
Ana Homayoun - Why Traditional Success Is Outdated: ERASING THE FINISH LINE
Ana Homayoun shares insights gained from over two decades of working with young people.
Ana is the founder of Silicon Valley-based Green Ivy Educational Consulting and the executive director of Lumina…
Duran Morley - No College? No Problem. 17 year old started VANSPEED instead.
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Sophie Milliken MBE - From UNKNOWN TO UNFORGETTABLE: A Blueprint for Every Business Owner!
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Harshal Chokhawala - ZYMOCHEM’s Game-Changing Bio-Based Materials: Affordable and Sustainable!
Today we have Dr. Harshal Chokhawala chatting with us about starting a biotech company.
Harshal is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zymochem, which he founded in 2015 and recently celebrated a major milesto…
Kimi Chadwick - Beyond the Pumpkin Patch: CRAVEN FARM’s Journey of Innovation and Growth
Kimi Chadwick chats with us about running a pumpkin patch without any farming experience!
Kimi is the co-owner of Craven Farm, winners of the Best of Snohomish County two years in a row. She and her …
Collin Hathaway - Private Equity Perspective: Secrets to Scaling from Small to Mid-Sized
Collin Hathaway shares strategies for scaling small businesses to mid-sized enterprises.
Collin is the founder of Skylight Capital, a micro-private equity investor that acquires companies in the U.S. …
Sandi Carter - No College? No Problem. From 22 to NZ’s "Beauty Salon of the Year" at 25
Sandi Carter calls in from New Zealand to share her story starting a skin clinic.
Sandi is the founder CEO of Blush Skin Clinic, which she started in 2017 at the age of 22. Just three years later, sh…
Jak Wonderly - Becoming a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Photographer
Today we have Jak Wonderly in the studio chatting with us about his journey to becoming a National Geographic photographer.
Jak is an award-winning commercial and editorial photographer based in Nort…
Naomi Crawford - LUNCHETTE'S Secrets to a Sustainable Food Biz
Naomi Crawford is the visionary founder and CEO of Lunchette.
Naomi has been at the forefront of the sustainable business movement, transforming Lunchette into a model for eco-friendly and socially r…
Karan Singh - Mastering Entrepreneurial Mindset: Insights from GINGER and HEADSPACE HEALTH Co-Founder
Today we have a special guest, Karan Singh, chatting with us about his journey in starting and growing a business in the mental health space.
Karan is the co-founder and former chief operating office…
Rachel Platten - The Untold Story of her Singer-Songwriter Journey
Rachel Platten chats about the business of being a singer-songwriter. Rachel is the Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter of the global sensation Fight Song, which has been streamed ov…