
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.
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEducationEntrepreneurshipHow To | |||

Founder interviews meet creator economy strategy. In this deep dive, PK Fire reveals how they transitioned from software engineering to building a thriving event and community business—and how that founder mindset applies to launching any venture. Le... more
Jason VanDevere shares his experience with silent retreats and how they have shaped his perspective and goals. He discusses the impact of silent retreats on his clarity, goal-setting, and overall happiness, emphasizing the shift from self-focused goa... more
The conversation emphasizes the importance of cultivating empathy and understanding others' perspectives, highlighting its impact on various aspects of business and life.
Takeaways
* Cultivate empathy
* Understanding others' perspectives
Chapte... more
The conversation delves into the challenges of overcoming self-doubt and ageism in the online business world, highlighting the journey of empowerment and resilience.
Takeaways
* Overcoming self-doubt
* Empowering older professionals
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A rapid-fire interview with a nail technician covering personal preferences, industry trends, and elevator pitch for her salon.
Takeaways
* Nail technician preferences
* Industry trends
* Elevator pitch for salon
Chapters
* 00:00 Personal P... more
The conversation delves into the use of social media for marketing and brand promotion, highlighting the impact of Instagram on booking success. It also explores the role of happy clients as promoters and the influence of community in client engageme... more
Thinking about how to start a nail business in Chicago? In this episode, Owner Nasjali Cruz of NBN Nails (NBN Chicago) breaks down exactly how she built a bookings-driven studio in Lakeview—covering Gel-X, structured gel, acrylic, pricing strategy, p... more
🚀 Startup founders, side-hustlers, and builders: this episode features Andrew Ackerman—entrepreneur, author, and startup strategist—breaking down what actually moves the needle from idea → execution → traction.
We talk about startup success, entrep... more
The most in-depth podcast I've been on! Loved going deep on my entrepreneurial journey with Colin.
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Apple Podcasts | #65 |










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