Why I Shrank My $10 Million Business

Why I Shrank My $10 Million Business

Lisa Canning left home at 13, bought a business at 17, and eventually built a $10 million company. Then she made a shocking decision: she intentionally shrank the business. In this conversation, Lisa shares why growth almost destroyed her company, why bootstrapping beats venture capital, how she's trying to rebuild the music industry, and why human connection matters more than ever in the age of AI. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, creator, or business owner, this episode is packed with unconventional lessons on growth, leadership, and long-term thinking. 📝 Show Notes: 01:07 Leaving home at 13 05:06 Why she intentionally shrank the company 07:57 How Lisa helps people fall in love with music 10:58 Why universities ignore business education 16:42 Why Taylor Swift is her dream partner 17:14 Can the music industry be saved? 22:45 Bootstrapping vs venture capital About Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisacanning/ Website: http://www.salesmaven.io/ Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

The Founder Lesson Nobody Learns Until It's Too Late

Marcus Inman spent years in the military, experienced homelessness, and rebuilt his life from the ground up. Today, he leads CNH Holdings, a data infrastructure company transforming the Main Street M&A market. In this episode, Marcus explains why Human in the Loop AI is the future, why founders struggle with growth, and how operational discipline creates lasting success. From counting change for a sandwich to building a company generating hundreds of thousands in revenue, this is a conversation about resilience, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the limits of AI. 📝 Show Notes: 03:06 Why Quitting Is Easy 17:47 The Funny Story Behind CNH's Name 23:55 Ego, Leadership & Self-Awareness 29:53 Why Human in the Loop AI Is The Future About Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-inman/ Website: https://www.cnhstrategies.com/ Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

Why Top Lawyers Are Quitting Big Firms to Start Their Own

In this episode of Brilliance Talks, Shainul Kassam shares the reality of starting a law firm at 29 years old with no clients, no backup plan, and no shortcuts. We discuss founder psychology, scaling a boutique legal practice, hiring elite talent, leadership pressure, and the impact of AI on the legal industry. This conversation is essential listening for entrepreneurs, lawyers, founders, and anyone building a professional services business. 📝 Show Notes: 01:11 Why corporate law promotion systems failed her 08:06 Why hiring is the hardest part of law firms 14:06 Why clients trust AI before lawyers 18:19 AI hallucinations and legal consequences About Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shainul-kassam/ Website: http://www.fortunelaw.com/ Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

How He Became the Most Powerful Headhunter in Music

Tom Truitt is a pioneering Music Industry Headhunter who built a unique career helping music companies hire top executive talent. In this episode, Tom shares how he transitioned from tech recruiting into the music business, why money alone doesn’t create fulfillment, and how networking and culture fit drive success in entertainment. 📝 Show Notes: 01:10 Why the music industry needed headhunters 03:47 Beyoncé’s management company became his first client 05:17 Biggest misconception about recruiters 06:57 Why the music industry is intensely social 11:24 Why “Smartest People in the Room” changed everything 15:12 What people get wrong about the music industry About Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtruitt/ ZRG Turnkey: https://www.zrgpartners.com/ Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader

The Hidden Cost of Property Investing Nobody Talks About

Nicole is an author, financial planner, podcast host, and founder helping people rebuild financially after debt, burnout, and investment mistakes. Nicole Bremner built a portfolio of over 110 properties before losing millions during one of the toughest periods in the UK property market. In this episode, Nicole shares the brutal reality behind property investing, financial stress, wealth rebuilding, and why she believes most people should NOT invest in property. 📝 Show Notes: 08:18 Why there’s no “magic” investment asset class 09:55 What balanced investing actually looks like 14:36 The biggest myth in property investing 17:38 Advice for high-income families wanting to invest 19:54 Why entrepreneurs should avoid investment property 22:37 Why renting can outperform buying 26:24 Nicole’s social enterprise helping people in debt 34:28 Why lifestyle inflation destroys wealth 36:56 Lessons from 8 years of podcasting About Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebremner/ Your Prosperity: https://www.yourprosperity.org.uk/ Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simac.konkader/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/simac-konkader