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Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
The raw truth behind the highlight reel. Real founders on how they actually built, scaled and sold their businesses — the layoff, the first dollar, the first hire, the month it nearly fell apart. I'm David DiNardo. Laid off from a hospital job, I went all in on Envolta, a cloud accounting firm, grew it to 45 people across Canada and sold it ten years later. Now I'm building Taxifi, an AI ledger for small businesses, in public. New episodes weekly: founder interviews plus solo deep-dives on AI…
Episodes
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
Taxifi Build - Week 1: Why I Built One‑Click Taxes for Creators & Solopreneurs
This is the first episode of building Taxifi in public – a 10‑minute, unfiltered check‑So you can watch the journey in real-time! For 10 years I ran an…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
Strong Working Moms with Alana Jewels
Alana Jewels is a physique coach and creator who helps busy working moms who feel like they have tried every diet. In this episode she shares how she moved…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
How Boho and Glow Turned Candles Into a Community
Emily Ann started Boho and Glow with a simple idea, create candles that feel like a moment of calm in a busy day. What began as small batches and late nights…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
From Scrubs to Vintage Racks with Thrift Sola
Mark Sola, better known as thrift_sola, is Ottawa’s thrifting nurse who turned hospital shifts and vintage racks into a real community. In this episode we talk…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
From an empty room to a studio creators trust.
Jeremy did not wait for the perfect setup. He pressed record, learned the gear, served the first clients, and built a podcast studio from scratch. This…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
Fighter’s Spirit, Community Heart
At age 6, Imran Jaffer discovered martial arts. Decades later, he fought through setbacks to build the Canadian Sport Martial Arts Academy (CSMA). A dojo that…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
Building an Authentic Personal Brand with Stef Winstan
Meet Stef Winstan (@stefwinstan), an Ottawa realtor who turned her online presence into a powerful personal brand by showing up consistently and authentically…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
Turn Views Into Income with Adam Del Duca
Creator or business owner, this episode gives you a step by step playbook for YouTube monetization. Adam Del Duca breaks down how to position your channel…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
How The West Team Wins In Today’s Real Estate Market
Real estate runs on trust. The West Team shares the personal story behind their growth, what they are seeing in the market right now, and the system they use…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
From Cookies to a Community
Kat didn’t just start baking; she started building. 🍪 From her kitchen to a loyal following, Cookies by Kat is a story of small steps, real risk, and…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
0→22K Playbook (Jess Can Eat)
If I was a content creator, I would follow this playbook. We break down the exact playbook Jess used starting as a passion project helping local small…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
We built a coaching business by selling outcomes, not hours; here’s the exact shift..
This show is about the middle, the part between idea and “we made it.” In Episode 3, I sit down with Scott Blostein a tech-sales coach and former…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
From World Karate Champion to 8‑Figure Founder: Coach Ben Stewart on Discipline, Scale, and Maximizing Potential
Coach Ben Stewart is an Ottawa‑based world karate champion turned 8‑figure business owner; join me to unpack the habits, systems, and leadership principles he…
- Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo
🎙️ Beating the Odds: How Strawberry Blonde Bakery Thrives in an Industry Where 60% Fail.
How an allergy‑friendly bakery survived chaos and built a loved brand. Hardest day, core values, the decision making tree, mindset and the systems that turn…