In this inspiring episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Tom Hanley, founder and CEO of Nine13sports, about transforming a life-altering accident into a mission-driven organization that empowers Indianapolis kids through cycling and education. Discover how Tom pivoted from elite cycling to launching a nonprofit that now serves 45,000 students annually, survived the pandemic by innovating into logistics, and grew through community networks and corporate partnerships—offering real-world strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs on resilience, valuing your worth, and turning passion into sustainable impact. Whether you're starting a business or nonprofit, you'll gain motivational insights on bootstrapping, building meaningful relationships, and embracing Indianapolis's unique supportive spirit to create lasting success.

Learn more about Tom Hanley and Nine13sports at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thanleyiv.

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Jesse Porter, founder of Porter Roofing & Restoration, to unpack his pivot from an accounting degree to building a thriving exterior remodeling business in Indianapolis. Hear how Jesse turned five years of roofing sales experience into his own company amid the 2020 COVID storm, tackling hiring hurdles, cash flow crunches, and rapid growth to 30 employees—while sharing candid lessons on quick decision-making and surrounding yourself with the right team. Aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders: What if one bold leap could transform your career, and how do you adapt when success hits harder than expected?

Learn more about Jesse Porter and Porter Roofing & Restoration at https://www.linkedin.com/company/porterroof.

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In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Matt Hammond, a former corporate lawyer turned trivia entrepreneur. They dive into Hammond's journey from practicing law at a big firm and running political campaigns to launching Hambone's Trivia back in 2012. The conversation covers how a casual weather app game at a downtown Indy bar sparked it all, growing from free beer gigs to a full-scale business with bar trivia, corporate team-building, fundraisers, themed events, and even gamified employee training for major companies.

Have you ever wondered what happens when a high-powered attorney trades suits for trivia nights and turns a hobby into a thriving empire? What does it take to scale from solo hosting at dive bars to managing 75 hosts and landing big corporate clients like Eli Lilly and Salesforce? How do you craft questions that spark reason over rote recall, making games memorable and fun for everyone? And ending on a light note, Hammond recalls starting out paid in Coors Lights and buffalo wraps—talk about upgrading to cash without the heartburn.

Learn more about Matt Hammond and Hambone's Trivia at https://www.hambonestrivia.com/about

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