Colin Campbell is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded over a dozen multi-million dollar companies. #1 Best Selling Award winning Author, speaker, and founder of Startup Club, helping entrepreneurs globally through his book “Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.”

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Guest Resources

Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat – Get a copy of Colin’s best-selling book on Amazon.

The Start Workbook – Grab a copy of Colin’s Workbook, discounted to $9.99 exclusively for Fire Nation listeners.

Start Up Club – Sign up for free at Colin’s Online Community.

Paw Website – Check out the website for luxury dog blankets and more.

3 Value Bombs

1. Million-dollar ideas are everywhere. You just need to observe, stay engaged, and place yourself in environments where opportunities are visible.

2. Scalable businesses are easier to run than small ones. Choose ideas with room to grow and defensibility built in.

3. Repeatable success comes from a formula; story, people, money, systems; and from learning to let go and empower others to lead.

Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Find Your Next Big Idea

[2:11] – Colin shares something he believes about ideas and what’s the best way to spot them.

Ideas are everywhere and you just need to observe.
Place yourself in environments like incubators, shared spaces, or even jobs you love to identify problems worth solving.
Hobbies can also spark ideas; like Paw.com, which grew out of his love for his dogs.

[4:12] – Colin talks about how to spot million-dollar ideas that are floating around.

Most people miss them because they’re distracted.
You don’t need to “change the world”. Incremental improvements can be hugely profitable.
His example of creating a standardized, luxury Airbnb rentals with consistent quality and design.

[5:44] – Colin shares why scalability is a non-negotiable factor.

Many entrepreneurs jump in without considering scale.
Larger businesses can be easier to run than small ones.
Rate your idea for scalability (1–5). Example: schools (low), domain extensions like .club (high).

[7:56] – Colin talks about a “moat” and how entrepreneurs build one.

A moat defends your business from competitors.
Examples: exclusive rights (.club domain), branding, distribution, patents, trademarks.
Without a moat, scaling becomes very difficult.

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[13:05] – Colin talks about the first steps to launch a winning idea once you lock it.

Use the Start Workbook and ultimate checklist.
Vet your idea in environments with peers, not just friends or family.
Take small steps: secure names, domains, trademarks, test demand.
Leverage AI for business plans, branding, and execution.

[17:24] – Colin talks about how entrepreneurs can repeat success consistently.

Success is repeatable with the right formula: story, people, money, systems.
Example: Colin’s journey from BBS → Internet Direct → Hostopia → .club → Startup Club.
Always focus on your core business first, but think about spin-offs while you’re in the thick of it.
Evolve leadership: delegate tasks → responsibilities → companies.

[23:09] – Colin talks about his book Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat and its recognition.

Now the most awarded entrepreneurship book ever with 33 global awards.
Written for the ADHD entrepreneur with 76 digestible chapters.
Includes companion workbook and integrated AI GPTs + audio deep dives.

[25:30] – Call to action.

Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat – Get a copy of Colin’s best-selling book on Amazon.
The Start Workbook – Grab a copy of Colin’s Workbook, discounted to $9.99 exclusively for Fire Nation listeners.
Start Up Club – Sign up for free at Colin’s Online Community.
Paw Website – Check out the website for luxury dog blankets and more.

[25:52] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

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