Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed! – Details, episodes & analysis

26 startup ideas worth paying attention to in 2026.
Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilburg break down where opportunity is emerging, what's changing, and how founders can get ahead of the curve. If you're thinking about what to build next year, this is a smart place to start.

How Art of Shaving Founder Eric Malka Turned a Simple Idea into a Global Brand

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse November 14, 2025)

In this episode with Colin C. Campbell and Michele Van Tilborg, The Art of Shaving co-founder Eric Malka shares the eight principles that took him from undocumented warehouse worker to building, scaling, and exiting a category-defining brand. They dive into mindset, brand focus, execution, pivots, culture, and scalability, and why "crawl, walk, run, fly" is the only sane way to build a business that lasts.

Get Eric's Book, 'On The Razor's Edge' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48uQm0C

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guest: Eric Malka, Founder of The Art of Shaving

The ROI of Reviews

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse June 6, 2025)
From five-star ratings to viral feedback loops—today's episode dives into the real-world impact of reviews. Whether you're selling a product, booking guests, or writing a book, social proof could be your secret weapon. Learn how to get it, use it, and protect it.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

How to Identify Top Talent and Set a High-Performing Standard

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse April 21, 2023) 

In this episode, Chris Mursau, President of Topgrading, discusses how to identify top talent and set a high-performing standard in your organization. Chris shares his tips on establishing clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback and coaching, and promoting professional growth are crucial for fostering a high-performing culture. Follow these tips and start building a powerhouse team that propels your business to new heights!

Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg 

Guest: Chris Mursau

The Harvard Business Professor and Author's Take on Entrepreneurial Failure

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse April 7th, 2023) 

This week, we spoke with Tom Eisenmann of Harvard Business School and author of Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success about identifying and avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes. Tom discovered 6 patterns of failure in early- and late-stage startups, and shared his strategies to manage and overcome common business failures. 

Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guest: Tom Eisenmann

Get Tom's book here!

Identify and seize promising opportunities!

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse March 31st, 2023) 

This week, we discussed how to catch your business's big wave– from the timing, to ideating, to integration. How do some entrepreneurs seem to catch every opportunity for success? Hear our tips for keeping up with industry trends and predicting future patterns. 

Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg 

Colin C. Campbell's manual for entrepreneurial success!

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse March 24th, 2023)

This week, we celebrated our 100th episode with a special announcement from host Colin C. Campbell! Debuting this October is Colin's book, Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat., outlining the trade of serial entrepreneurship. Featuring interviews with industry experts and big names in business, every entrepreneur can now access the secret formula for business success!

Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Automate and Optimize the way you work!

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse March 17th, 2023)

This week, we asked our audience members to share their experiences and thoughts on ChatGPT and how we can use it to advance our businesses. We discussed optimizing sales and marketing strategies, connecting with customers, and facilitating e-learning using chatbot technologies.   

Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg 

Paul Hutchinson's tips for managing successful ventures. 

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse March 10th, 2023)

This week we spoke with Paul Hutchinson, co-founder of Bridge Investment Group with over $40 Billion in assets under his management. Paul shared his best practices for creating strong, scalable systems and empowering employees to succeed. Plus, hear his tried and true method for hiring and firing. 

Join us for Part 2 of the discussion April 28th! 

Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guest: Paul Hutchinson

Actionable advice to take your dream to reality! 

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse March 3, 2023)

We asked our audience members for help coming up with 20 ways to get your startup off the ground! Hear our favorite planning and strategizing methods, plus important legal/financial formalities you might need. 

Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg