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The Try Hards

The Try Hards

By Maddie Thompson and Bella Rookley


Weekly, you can hear us talk about different aspects of entrepreneurship, business ownership, and what it’s like doing it so young. Entrepreneurship is for people who don’t want to grow up and become an employee like everyone else. We are the people who never stop dreaming. Am I good at it? Not yet. Am I trying? Yes.

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The Try HardsMay 01, 2022

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Interview with Christian Brown from Glewee

Interview with Christian Brown from Glewee

With over $8 billion a year spent on influencer marketing, why not tap into a market which seemed so untapped? Seeing exponential growth and a lack of security, organization, and structure within the marketplace, Christian Brown wanted to build a platform that solves all these issues.


“Glewew is now in our Web + iOS Application pre-launch phase. Focused primarily on executing marketing tactics in order to bridge the gap between brands and digital content creators. With a small team, they wear many different hats and have learned the importance of teamwork, versatility, and late many nights on slack (a notification noise that now wakes me up from any degree of sleep).”

Outside of work Christian is an avid reader, writer, film watcher, and social media aficionado. Having years of experience with social media management, marketing, and brand development I have been around the world and back working with friends and colleagues who have grown exponentially in the influencer space while having a tremendous amount of fun along the way.
Jul 01, 202220:23
Lessons Learned In The First Year Of Business

Lessons Learned In The First Year Of Business

No one tells you the things you're going to learn in your first year of business. Lessons about cash flow, taxes, and scaling a company come from experience, not some blog post. So if you're reading this, congratulations! You've made it through your first year alive and (hopefully) profitable. In this post, we'll share the biggest lessons we learned in our first year of business. Hopefully they can help guide you on your own entrepreneurial journey.
Jun 17, 202222:27
Taking The First Step

Taking The First Step

What was it like starting a business. Why did you start? What do you wish you knew before it all began. Advice for new and future business owners.
May 30, 202220:14
Let’s Get Down To Business

Let’s Get Down To Business

Who are we? What are our businesses? Why do we have a podcast? Casual talk about our businesses and new endeavours for the rest of the year. Where do you see your business taking you in the future? A podcast filled with the realities of entrepreneurship, business management, and motivation. Hosted by Maddie Thompson & Bella Rookley. Entrepreneurship is for people who don’t want to grow up and become an employee like everyone else. We are the people who never stopped dreaming. Am I good at it? Not yet. Am I trying? Yes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dFYyLHhTwe5v2eFKBbu7n?si=3b374bd8f3de4b79 @Thetryhardspodcast @Maddie.theresa @BellasRookley
May 23, 202231:52
Entrepreneurs & Coffee

Entrepreneurs & Coffee

Year In Review for both businesses, Talking about our break, Forshadowing the season. A podcast filled with the realities of entrepreneurship, business management, and motivation. Hosted by Maddie Thompson & Bella Rookley. Year In Review for both businesses, Talking about our break, Forshadowing the season. Entrepreneurship is for people who don’t want to grow up and become an employee like everyone else. We are the people who never stopped dreaming. Am I good at it? Not yet. Am I trying? Yes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dFYyLHhTwe5v2eFKBbu7n?si=3b374bd8f3de4b79 @Thetryhardspodcast @Maddie.theresa @BellasRookley
May 16, 202225:48
Welcome Back

Welcome Back

Welcome back to the Try Hards Podcast! What have we been doing this past year? What will this upcoming season be all about? Welcome back to the Try Hars Podcast, Season 2 with Maddie Thompson and Bella Rookley! A podcast filled with the realities of entrepreneurship, business management, and motivation. Hosted by Maddie Thompson & Bella Rookley. Entrepreneurship is for people who don’t want to grow up and become an employee like everyone else. We are the people who never stopped dreaming. Am I good at it? Not yet. Am I trying? Yes. 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/0dFYyLHhTwe5v2eFKBbu7n?si=aS47AKHtQnK1MppgOwQyzg 👉 https://instagram.com/thetryhardspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
May 01, 202205:46
Let’s Talk To: Cris Decena

Let’s Talk To: Cris Decena

In our new series “let’s talk to you” we have ten episodes planned with ten different people who identify as entrepreneurs, business owners, hobbyists, or otherwise self-employed individuals. Join us where we talk to Cris Decena about the fashion world and her new clothing brand! We talk a bit about sustainable fashion and how her brand Cris Decena is for everyone. Near the end we also have a special rapid-fire round! Check out her Instagram @Cris.Decena
May 27, 202120:35
Let’s Talk To: DJ Blitz

Let’s Talk To: DJ Blitz

In our new series “let’s talk to you” we have ten episodes planned with ten different people who identify as entrepreneurs, business owners, hobbyists, or otherwise self-employed individuals. Join us where we talk to the Winnipeg social media marketing king, DJ blitz about his career path and TikTok success. We also have a special rapid-fire round!
May 20, 202119:01
Let's Talk To: Skylar Botham

Let's Talk To: Skylar Botham

In our series “Let’s Talk To You” we have 10 episodes planned with 10 people who identify entrepreneurs, business owners, hobbyists, or otherwise self-employed individuals. Join us this week where we sit down with Skylar Botham to talk about his film career!
May 13, 202110:37
Let’s Talk To: Daphne Van Egmond

Let’s Talk To: Daphne Van Egmond

In our new series “Let’s Talk To You” we have ten episodes planned with ten different people who identify as entrepreneurs, business owners, hobbyists, or otherwise self-employed individuals. Join us this week as we talk to Daphne Van Egmond about her schooling, interior design job, and plans for the future.
May 06, 202107:22
Let’s Talk To: Ben Miralles

Let’s Talk To: Ben Miralles

In our new series “Let’s Talk To You” we have ten episodes planned with ten different people who identify as entrepreneurs, business owners, hobbyists, or otherwise self-employed individuals. Join us this week as we talk to Ben Miralles about his Twitch streaming and work in sound production.
Apr 21, 202113:60
Let's Talk To: Basit Khan

Let's Talk To: Basit Khan

In our new series “let’s talk to you” we have ten episodes planned with ten different people who identify as entrepreneurs, business owners, hobbyists, or otherwise self-employed individuals. Join us where we talk to Basit Khan to talk about his Clothing Brand start-up Baraan Clothing, and his inspiration‘s for the business.
Apr 15, 202108:14
Let's Talk Side Hustles

Let's Talk Side Hustles

Join co-hosts Maddie Thompson and Bella Rookley where we talk about side hustles! We gained inspiration from a March 21st, 2021 Ted Business Podcast called “This is the side hustle revolution”.
Apr 08, 202111:40
Our business projections and goals

Our business projections and goals

Co-hosts Maddie Thompson and Bella Rookley sit down to talk about their business projections and goals as well as how they got to where they are today.
Apr 02, 202111:57
Trailer Episode

Trailer Episode

Maddie Thompson and Bella Rookley sit down to talk about their entrepreneurship journeys and what you expect from The Try Hards Podcast!
Mar 26, 202102:46