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Tycoons of Small Biz

Austin Peterson and Landon Mance

Released: 2025-07-04

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203 Episodes

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203 Episodes

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Released: 2025-07-04

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E202 | From $45k in Debt to Building a Trusted Business

Starting from scratch is one thing. Starting with debt, doubt, and no safety net is another. In this powerful replay from Tycoons of Small Biz, real estate entrepreneurs Ryan Zolin and Steve Trang open up about the moments they nearly walked away. Steve

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Starting from scratch is one thing. Starting with debt, doubt, and no safety net is another.

In this powerful replay from Tycoons of Small Biz, real estate entrepreneurs Ryan Zolin and Steve Trang open up about the moments they nearly walked away. Steve shares how he racked up $45,000 in credit card debt during the 2008 crash. Ryan talks about being 18, underestimated, and how he earned trust despite his age.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why early mistakes can cost you if you don’t learn fastHow to earn trust when you’re the youngest professional in the roomWhy confidence and consistency beat credentials every timeWhat hiring looks like when the stakes are personal

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About Backbone Planning Partners

Backbone Planning Partners helps blue-collar business owners in trades, construction, and manufacturing turn day-to-day success into lasting wealth.

Founded by Austin Peterson and Landon Mance, Backbone works exclusively with self-made founders doing $5M–$20M in revenue who are legacy-minded and ready to take control of their future.

Listen in for real stories, real talk, and guidance built for business owners like you.

Ready to see what’s possible? Schedule a call at BackbonePlanning.com.

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Release Date: 04/07/2025, 05:15:43

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A Podcast For Small Business Owners, By Small Business Owners

Welcome to Tycoons of Small Biz, a podcast designed for small business owners, the backbone of the American economy. Join us as our hosts, Austin and Landon share insights and experiences as small business owners, active investors and operators who have started, bought, sold, and grown several successful businesses. Tycoons is powered by Backbone Planning Partners, a business consulting and wealth management firm built specifically to serve small and medium-sized businesses.

Tycoons of Small Biz was selected as one of the top ten Small Business Podcasts in Arizona, May 2024.

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