Komini by the Fire

What Myths Are We Building Our Teams On? 13.06.2026 27min

We all walk into team-building with assumptions. Some of them are quietly costing us. In this episode, we challenge some of the beliefs we've held and maybe you hold on hiring, growth, and people. Which ones are true and which ones are getting in the way?At Komini, we coach founders and their teams to build businesses that survive the hardest “island moments”, and grow beyond them.If you're building with a team, this is for you. The Rowers Program- you can sign up for early access to the August Cohort right here: https://link.komini.co/DxBeuw

Are We Glorifying Things We Shouldn't? | Banter Episode 16.05.2026 30min

Hustle. Sacrifice. "Figure it out." We've built a whole culture around admiring these things as founders, but should we? In this episode, we pull apart a few narratives and ask which ones are actually worth keeping.At Komini, we coach founders and their teams to build businesses that survive the hardest “island moments”, and grow beyond them.If you're building with a team, this is for you. The Rowers Program- you can sign up for early access to the August Cohort right here: https://komini.co/

Are We There Yet? | A Map Through the Product-Market Fit Journey 11.04.2026 40min

Business is simple, on the surface.Find something meaningful. Build it for someone who cares enough to pay.But the path to that moment, what we call Product-Market Fit, is anything but simple. It’s technical, messy, and most businesses never quite get there.In this episode, we map that journey against our own. Listen in.Pair this with Ken’s PMF doodle:https://bit.ly/4crdteGAt Komini, we coach founders and their teams to build businesses that survive the hardest “island moments”, and grow beyond them.If you're building with a team, this is for you.The Rowers Program (May cohort) is now open:https://bit.ly/4v29gqi

Is Your Pricing Right? | Our tried & tested pricing formula 28.03.2026 34min

Pin this for every time you second-guess your pricing. It’s rarely the market- it’s often an unspoken fear. In this episode, we share the simple formula that’s helped founders stop undercharging and start charging what they’re actually worth!In Komini, we coach and mentor founders and their teams as they build businesses that grow and survive the most difficult "island moments". We here to help you build the business that outlines you. Currently running: The Rowers Program for your teams- Apply to join the May Cohort: https://bit.ly/4v29gqi

When Funding Helps... And When It Hurts 07.02.2026 47min

Funding can fuel growth or expose what isn’t ready. In this episode of Komini by the Fire, we explore when to raise, when to wait, and how to choose the right kind of capital for the season you’re in.This year, Komini is bringing together the full founder experience, and we’re starting with your teams. Moving them from strong contributors to true rowers who think, decide, and carry the business forward with you.Learn more about The Rowers Journey here: ⁠https://komini.co/

Vision or Di-vision | For the Partners of Founders 24.01.2026 41min

We filmed this episode last year, right after our Partners of Founders fireside chat in November. This conversation sits at the very core of the arrive alive journey. We’ve seen how these moments can either build energy, safety, and clarity, or quietly erode them. We hope the questions shared here help you navigate it with more intention.This year, Komini is bringing together the full founder experience, and we’re starting with your teams. Moving them from strong contributors to true rowers who think, decide, and carry the business forward with you.Learn more about The Rowers Journey here: https://komini.co/

Precious Pauses | The Quiet Before the Shift 02.08.2025 34min

We’ve been away for a while. This episode is a tender return- one that holds space for grief, stillness, and the kind of pause that rearranges you. We share a deeply personal season and the quiet reflections it stirred- because sometimes, the most important work happens when nothing seems to be happening. We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

"The Gold in Your Garden" | Are you fully mining the value of your customers? 26.04.2025 24min

Sometimes we think growth is way out there—somewhere new, somewhere bigger. But often, the real opportunity is already in your garden... if you're willing to mine it. In this episode, we explore ways you can uncover gold right where you're standing.We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

“Painful is memorable” | What no one tells you about driving change 05.04.2025 26min

Real change always invites real resistance—from team tension to the urge to fix everything yourself. In this episode, we unpack how to stay the course: restating, reframing, and recommitting to the change your business truly needs.We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

What Happens When You Share the Numbers? | Transparency, Trust & Team Building 22.03.2025 31min

This question came up during one of our Komini sessions—and it’s one we hear often. In this episode, we explore the principle of sharing numbers: why it matters, what it unlocks, and how to do it with wisdom.We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

"You can't coach and play" | Unpacking operational overwhelm 08.03.2025 26min

Somewhere between year 3 and 4 lies Day 1 of truly building your business—the day you step off the pitch and become the coach. Many founders get stuck ‘playing’ the game, leading to overwhelm as the business grows. In this episode, we break down how to make the leap from player to coach—tune in!"We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

On "Exit" Conversations | Doing the hard thing, the right way 22.02.2025 24min

Firing isn’t fun, but avoiding it can cost you more than you think. As you build your dream team, tough exit conversations are inevitable—but we often delay them because they are uncomfortable.In this episode, we break down how to handle these conversations with clarity, kindness, and respect- Tune in!We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

The Loudest NO! | Dear Founder, Focus! 08.02.2025 19min

In this episode we unpack the philosophy of ruthless prioritisation even as we gain momentum into the year. Tune in to hear us banter on the things we must say NO to this year!We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

“It doesn’t go wrong, it starts wrong…” || Starting 2025 right 25.01.2025 27min

Happy new year to all our fireplace friends! This year we’ve spent time defining and setting in place the habits that will anchor us through the year. Tune in to hear us banter on the things we’re doing to start 2025 right! We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

Walking through the wilderness | Your toughest seasons as a founder 16.11.2024 33min

Kui says, “When you start a business, it’s you and burnout at the starting line—and only one will win.” In this episode, we’re unpacking the wilderness, a state that drains your time and energy as you navigate that relentless race.We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

Success within your Superpower 2.0 | …what we’ve learnt a year later 02.11.2024 27min

Since our first episode on finding your superpower last year, we’ve guided several founders on this journey and discovered it unfolds in 2 major steps: finding, accepting/naming, then tooling your superpower. Tune in to learn more! We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

What are you learning in this season? | The extended pulse check 19.10.2024 37min

In this week’s episode we’re simply checking in with each other and reflecting on the lessons from the last few months. Tune in to hear what we’ve been learning and we’d love to hear what you’re learning as well! We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

Is the customer you're building for, the customer you love? 05.10.2024 24min

We learn that the customer is king, and while that is true, did you know you get to choose which king to serve? Listen in as we banter on designing your business around a chosen customer .We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

Can your business afford you? || On money today and wealth tomorrow 21.09.2024 24min

As a founder, your default setting is always to give to the business and never to take. In this episode we unpack how that might be hindering growth for your business. Plug in and enjoy!!We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

"How can I get my business to stand on its own two feet" | Solve Episode 09.09.2024 32min

In today's Solve episode, we tackle a dilemna on how long your business can be dependent on you as the founder, and finally have it standing on its own feet.We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co