Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu
by Natalie Barbu · 22 episodes
BusinessEntrepreneurshipEducation
Just Grow With It is the show for founders, creators, and curious doers who are figuring it out in real time. Hosted by Natalie Barbu — creator turned tech founder — this podcast shares the unfiltered lessons from building a business, growing a personal brand, and learning as you go. Expect honest stories, behind-the-scenes insights, hard-earned lessons, and encouragement to start before you’re ready. From impulsive ideas to intentional pivots, it’s all part of the journey. If you’re ready to grow with me — let’s get into it 🌱
Latest episodes
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14 min
The marketing strategy that took us from $0 to $3M (it's not what you think)
The marketing funnel is dead — and I'm showing you exactly what replaced it. In this video, I'm breaking down the marketing web: the strategy we use at Rella that took us from $0 t…
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22 min
You need to stop using ChatGPT and switch to these instead... 👀
We're a team of 6 people who built a profitable startup, and we couldn't have done it without AI. In this video, I'm breaking down every single AI tool we use to stay lean, ship fa…
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11 min
if you're a founder NOT building a personal brand... you're already losing 😬
If you're a founder who thinks building a personal brand is a waste of time, this might be the wake-up call you need. The truth is: distribution is the new moat. Your product isn't…
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14 min
stop being a 'lifestyle creator' 🥴 and start making REAL money by doing this... 💵
Try The Viral Income Lab for just $489 here: https://theviralincomelab.mykajabi.com/joinus Last year I doubled my creator income—not from going viral, but from treating content lik…
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21 min
IM ENGAGED! 💍✨ was I surprised?, having a small wedding, and where we are moving!
I'M ENGAGED! 💍 Sharing the full proposal story, answering your questions, and spilling all the tea on my non-traditional wedding plans. From how he proposed at a stunning Miami ven…
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22 min
I create a month's worth of content in JUST A FEW HOURS 📅 ⏰ here's my entire content creation system
As a full-time startup founder managing two brands, I create 100+ pieces of content monthly—95% by myself. In this video, I'm sharing my exact content system that helps me stay con…
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51 min
The Delusional Confidence That Built a MULTIMILLION Dollar Activewear Brand
In this episode, I sit down with Stefana Avera, founder of Liaison the Label, to talk about building a multimillion-dollar activewear brand from scratch—with zero experience in fas…
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45 min
Why the Next Billion Dollar Business Will Come From a Creator
Jeff Frommer sold his bootstrapped creative media company for $75 million, and now he's on a mission to change how creators and startups work together. In this episode, we dive dee…
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40 min
Venture Capital Is Not What It Used to Be 👀 How to STAND OUT As a Founder
Venture capital is changing—fast. Erica shares her journey from outsider to fund founder, reveals the new rules for startup success, and explains why building your personal brand i…
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14 min
How to RESET Your Life for 2026: The Real Goal Setting Playbook 🚀🎯
Welcome to Just Grow With It! In this episode, I reveal my honest approach to goal setting for 2026, what’s changed, and how you can finally make your goals happen. 0:00 – Introduc…
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40 min
Inside Forbes 30 Under 30: The Truth About Making the List
Ever wondered what it really takes to make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list? In this candid conversation, we sit down with Zoya Hasan, Forbes editor and curator of the iconic list, to u…
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14 min
5 Businesses You Should AVOID Starting in 2026 (And Why!)
Thinking of starting a business in 2026? In this episode, I break down the business models I’d avoid, from influencer marketplaces to novelty AI startups. Learn from my experience,…
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19 min
6 Lessons That SAVED My Business in 18 Minutes 💡📈🚀
In this episode, I reflect on the monumental lessons learned in 2025 as a founder and creator. Get 10% off your Squarespace purchase using code NATALIEBARBU or go to https://square…
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27 min
We Spent 2 Years (and $1 Million) Building the Wrong Product! - Here's What We Learned
What does product-market fit really look like? In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered story of how we spent two years building the wrong product, the painful lessons we learn…
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39 min
From 200+ NOs to $1 Million: The Real Startup Fundraising Journey
After 200+ investor rejections, we finally raised $1M for our startup. In this episode, I share the real story behind our fundraising journey, lessons learned, and practical tips f…
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18 min
We Burned $1M Before Learning This Pricing Lesson (Don’t Make Our Mistake)
Welcome to "Just Grow With It"! In this episode, I share the biggest mistake we made as founders: not charging customers soon enough. We wasted two years and nearly lost our compan…
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21 min
How We Hit $1M ARR in 11 Months: The Real Secret to Finding Customers
In this episode, I reveal the real secret to finding your first customers and how we scaled to $1M ARR in less than 11 months. Get actionable steps for startup growth, customer acq…
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16 min
How We Built Our MVP in 2 Months: Lessons from Launching a Startup
In this episode of "Just Grow With It," I share the real story behind building and launching our MVP (Minimum Viable Product) — from taking a whole year the first time to just two…
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20 min
How to Find the Right Cofounder (and Spot the Red Flags Early) 🚩
65% of startups fail because of co-founder issues—don’t let yours be one of them! In this episode of "Just Grow With It," I share my personal journey as a founder, the hard lessons…
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23 min
7 Harsh Truths I Learned the Hard Way as a Founder 🚫📉👀 (watch this before launching your business)
We spent two years and a million dollars building the wrong product. The first 500 people to use my link in the description or scan the QR code will receive a one month free trial…