Leo Rohn
Helping business owners grow through simple systems, clear thinking, and real-world experience.
Entrepreneur and writerEdinburgh, Scotland
On the record
I write about business, growth, and building things that actually work in the real world. Most of my experience comes from working directly with small businesses and founders trying to grow without wasting time or money. I care about practical ideas, honest lessons, and consistent progress.
Background
- Occupation
- Writer, Founder, Entrepreneur
- Education
- University of Edinburgh – Business & Marketing
- Notable works
- Northline Studio, Founder Notes, Practical Growth Journal
- Affiliations
- Northline Studio, Founder Conversations UK, Scottish Startup Network
- Recognition
- Scottish Startup Community Recognition 2023
- Known for
- Sharing practical business lessons and simple systems for founders and small business owners.
- Influences
- Naval Ravikant, Rory Sutherland, Alex Hormozi, Richard Branson
- Years active
- 2012-present
- Nationality
- Scottish
Career
- Northline StudioNow
- A platform sharing practical business lessons
- systems
- and founder stories for small business owners.
From the archive

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Q&A
Why did I start writing online?
Because I realised most business advice online sounds good but comes from people who never actually built anything. I wanted to share real lessons from wins, mistakes, pressure, and everyday business life.
What am I building right now?
Right now I’m building a platform around practical business growth, simple systems, and honest founder stories. Less theory. More execution.
Why do I care so much about simple systems?
Because complicated businesses break fast. The simpler the process, the easier it is to grow, train people, and stay focused.