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We've all had moments when our clarity, optimism, and progress suddenly stalls out, giving way to emptiness, confusion, and stress. In this unique podcast swap, Seth sits down with Carrot.com CEO Trevor Mauch and CarrotCast host Brady Winder to grade the different kinds of fuel that motivate the hearts and minds of entrepreneurs. When it comes to scaling successful startups, Seth and Trevor have discovered that the difference in feeling fired up and running on empty has everything to do with taking a deeper look at motives we might not be aware of and less about our goals & achievements. Join us as we open up the hood and inspect the type of fuel that compels our work, and receive some inspirational insights on how to get our internal engine running clean again. Listen in.   If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude: https://www.amazon.com/Ambition-Leading-Gratitude-Seth-Buechley/dp/1943425833

Jim has been making moves in the Telcom space for over 30 years. His approach to leading people, safety, and legacy are refreshing. Not only that but I was inspired by how he's all in with business and family. In our conversation, we talk about Jim's background of building and selling towers, Legacy Tower's merger, how he joyfully and sustainably leads people, and how he's leaving a legacy. Listen in and let me know what you think! If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to us at info@cathedralconsulting.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude Connect with Jim: Legacy Towers: https://legacytowers.com/ Ontivity: https://ontivity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-tracy-istowerjim/ About Jim Tracy: Jim is a seasoned business professional with over 30 years of experience in Senior Management of active construction firms and structural products manufacturing. As a business owner and founding partner, Jim's major areas of responsibility are in the management and administration of the people who execute contracts and projects for Legacy's business areas. He oversees all executive phases of project work, including the preparation of contract documents and overall construction management. Jim has over 20 years of experience in communication and power line tower infrastructure, including managing multiple award projects. He has extensive experience with civil and structural work and has specialized in remote work across the Western United States, Alaska, the Pacific Rim and Antarctica.

Tim Hawkin's 30 years of high-performance sales and marketing executive leadership with brands like Coke & Levi Strauss is nothing to flinch at. But, more than that, Tim understands how people work. That's why when leaders get stuck in their business and can't seem to crack through the next income ceiling, Tim is the guy to help unblock them. If you're an entrepreneur with momentum wanting to understand better how culture and leadership affect your sales team's ability to produce at a high level, this episode is for you. Listen in!   Connect with Tim: https://www.cathedralconsulting.com/tim-hawkins   If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

If you're a distracted entrepreneur, you might want to listen in. Ryan Ingram is one motivated & passionate guy — and it's evident by his accomplishments. From semi-pro racquetball player to an accomplished police officer, weightlift record-setter — the lift goes on! What's really interesting about Ryan is his drive to make a difference for his family and community. Today, we talk about his 500-year vision, why he's passionate about restoring the city he lives in, and how he's navigated life with a strong, clear focus. Enjoy!   Mentioned in this episode:  Ryan Ingram on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3FQEPKs If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude: https://www.amazon.com/Ambition-Leading-Gratitude-Seth-Buechley/dp/1943425833  

Natalie mills is the person responsible for NBC's product of the year for 2020 — "blingy" face masks and having celebrities don her affordable jewelry. But she started out as a young girl stringing together sea shells with nail polish. But, what does any of this have to do with leadership? It's Natalie's mindset. There are a few very, very powerful concepts we can learn from strong-willed, faith-forward immigrants like Natalie Mills. Her attitude and outlook towards her team and life are astonishing. Dive into this episode with us as we learn what it takes as a leader to not only build a successful business but take that business above and beyond where others think is even possible.   Resources For You: • NatalieMills.com • If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com • Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com • Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

What if you didn't have to spend so much money on advertising? What if there was a more stable customer basis already in your sphere of influence or just within reach? Today we going to unpack your greatest asset, your network. With us is business networking expert Brian McRae. Brian has built a successful company in the mortgage industry based on a key principle that he calls the IRA or, “Inventory of Relational Assets.” We are going to be discussing how you can effectively grow and manage your network and how to prioritize the right people within your sphere. If you want to work smarter not harder, want to be able to serve more people with less advertising fees to your business you will love today's episode. So buckle up for a deep dive into making the most of your network and influence. Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude  

The last two years have been fraught with worry, anxiety, and uncertainty. As things are starting to come back this year how do we capitalize powerfully both in the market and in our personal lives? In today's solo episode we are going to unpack key lessons learned during 2021 and how we can propel ourselves into 2022 by setting an achievable game plan for the next three years. We are going to dive into three critical questions every entrepreneur should be asking themselves going into the new year, while we understand more about the different mindsets we can have when we approach any situation. Also, stay tuned for the three words that will define Seth's life in 2021 and a special bonus for those who stick around to the end of the episode. Grab your coffee and sit back as we launch into today's dive into taking on 2022 with a fury! Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Ever wondered what it's like to become a huge success in the corporate world and then pivot into entrepreneurship? Are you currently working in a corporate day job and wondering if this is an option for you too? Well, in today's episode we are taking a walk in the shoes of just such a person. David Hartin was given the opportunity to leave a lucrative job high up in a large wireless cellular carrier and launch a startup company in the same industry. Along his journey, he has learned many valuable lessons in what is required to take a small startup to a prospering business and eventually to the sale of the business for profit. Enjoy today's episode as we discuss crucial elements of a successful and sellable business. Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude  

Have you ever felt stalemated in your business? You know things have plateaued. You know things have to change. Perhaps you've tried to implement different workflows and improvements in the past and there just wasn't buy-in from your team to truly implement the changes. Or perhaps the particular methods weren't even right for your business to begin with. Today we are speaking with Former Starbucks President Mike Hudspeth. Mike has a long history of leadership in the restaurant industry including Applebee's, Chili's Global, and Starbucks. He is an expert at orchestrating change that is both timely for the season the business is at and implementing the changes into the workplace. So sit back, grab that cup of coffee and let's dive into today's episode!   Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

What do Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk all have in common? Each of these three men is an avid reader. Behind every great leader, you will often find a great reader. Today we are unpacking why you should be making a daily habit of opening up a book. With us is our guest Jeff Brown co-author of, Read to Lead, where he unpacks the simple habit to expand your influence and boost your career. It's no secret that many of the struggles you run into on a daily basis, other great men and women have gone through before. You can access all their solutions to problems you face every day just by reading. Buckle up for today's episode as we drive into the number 1 way to accelerate your income, grow your intelligence, broaden your mind and live a more fulfilling life.    Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com Order your copy of Read to Lead at https://readtoleadbook.com/ If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

We spend more time at our work than anywhere else during our week. Additionally, we spend more time with co-workers and employees than with any other people. In today's society, it has never been more important to be a bold witness of your faith in your workplace. For your clients, co-workers, and employees, you are often the closest someone will come to being inside a church or having an encounter with God. It is vital that we live in a manner worthy of the gospel. We are blessed to have Henry Kaestner on today's show. Henry is co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor Ministries. He has particular expertise in what it means to be a follower of Christ first and on mission in the workplace. Today we are diving into his upcoming book, Faith Driven Entrepreneur co-authored with J.D. Greear, Chip Ingram, and with a foreword by recording artist Lecrae. Buckle up for an exciting episode as we dig into the calling of the Lord and what that looks like in the workplace for entrepreneurs. Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com Pre-order your copy of Faith Driven Entrepreneur at https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/ If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

We all know that flashy and compelling branding has the potential to grab a potential customer's eye. But let's take it a step further shall we? It is the culture and mission of a company that drives the new customer to become a long-term customer that you will keep. Today we are diving into how to cultivate and build not just a compelling brand but a business culture and depth that people will relate to. We will look at the importance of not just knowing your values but truly understanding and living out your vision and living by example so your people also live the same mission. Today we are back with our guest, Trevor Mauch, CEO of Carrot, one of Oregon's fastest-growing software development companies. Trevor is an expert at cultivating a company's culture. Buckle as we take a deep dive in today's episode! Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude CarrotCamp.com - A mastermind for Real estate investors & Agents - by Carrot.com    

Have you ever felt like people are watching you? Have you ever known the pressure of the public eye? Whether you like it or not, the way you live, act, and make decisions in difficult situations is being monitored by others and yourself. This means that to be a person of integrity can be incredibly challenging and involve some short-term suffering. However, the rewards of integrity are everlasting. Today we dive into unpacking what it means to live a life of integrity and how to accomplish it. Buckle up for an authentic live environment as we get an inside look at this special speech from The CarrotCamp Mastermind event. Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude CarrotCamp.com - A mastermind for Real estate investors & Agents - by Carrot.com  

Ever wondered how to make yourself “unfireable”? Want to learn how to be so valuable to your employee and your company that you are indispensable to them? From the unpaid intern who was sleeping on the floor of a fellow co-worker to the president of a Nascar Hall of Fame Pro Sports team, this is the story of today's guest Dave Alpern. President of the Joe Gibbs Nascar Racing Team, Dave has incredible insight on how to make yourself into some who provides tremendous value to your employer. Today we dive into Dave's story and a company that grew from 15 employees to over 500. Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth's Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude  

Covid not only caused extreme business, economic, and lifestyle shutdown, but Cyber threats are now at an all-time high. With the advent of moving employees to work from home, the security measures many businesses relied on to protect their company and assets are now compromised. It is so crucial to understanding the threat. Today we are going to take a deep dive into understanding cybercrime and how to better put in place safety measures that will keep your company safe and secure. Buckle up for a sobering ride as we welcome cybersecurity expert Kris Bliesner onto today’s show.   Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth’s Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude    

Have you ever wrestled with finding where your passions in life intersect with your career? Ever struggled to find fulfillment in your career? In today’s episode, we have Tyler Lafferty speaking to us on how to find our purpose and fulfillment. As a successful serial entrepreneur, Tyler has worked with corporations such as Amazon, Netflix, McDonald’s, Disney and so many more providing digital advertising services. He has special insight into how to grow your network, find solid mentors, and find true fulfillment in your calling and vocation. Get ready for an exciting ride in today’s deep dive with an incredibly successful entrepreneur!   Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth’s Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude    

For things are as exciting as seeing your company grow not only in revenue but in headcount. However, they are many challenges that come along with a hyper growth company. Today we are unpacking the most effective way to scale your company and the important role that investing in your HR plays in that. Here today on the podcast is HR expert Andrew Bartlow to help us better understand why not investing in your Human Resources department is such a crucial mistake!   Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com   If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth’s Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude    

Running a small business is a challenging undertaking any day, but have you ever wondered what it’d be like to have your family members as co-workers. We are taking a deep dive into the ins and outs, the huge benefits and some of the pitfalls of life in a family business. In today’s episode we have guest Charles Bailes who works in a family business of which he is fourth generation. Buckle up for an amazing ride as we uncover some of the pivotal keys to their success and better understand the family business dynamic. Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth’s Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

The wrong people in your business can cause extreme anguish and turmoil. Likewise if you foster the wrong type of environment for your employees you can cause that same anguish. The number one thing that sets apart good companies from great companies is the type of business culture we have. Today we dive into why culture matters with culture expert Bretton Putter as he shares with us what he learned from interviewing over 400 startups. Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth’s Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Have you ever wondered about how to maximize your impact and crush tasks throughout your work week? Last time on the podcast we talked about how to recharge and recover after the painful experience that was 2020. In today’s episode we are going to focus on three powerful exercises that will help you to crush 2021 in your personal and professional life and help you be able to measure and attain your goals for success.  Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth’s Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

2020 will be for years to come a year that was not ordinary. For many this last year has been extremely difficult, soul rending and earth shattering. Going into 2021 we need to reset and reorder our mindset so that we can excel in the coming year. In today’s episode we look back at the last year and ask ourselves five questions that will help us dive deeper into how we go forward and how to make the most of the difficult situations life throws at us.   Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com   If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth’s Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Business is very much like a family road trip. If you don’t know your destination it will be incredibly difficult to reach your end goal. Every step along the way is important in how effectively you can achieve your success. In today’s 3rd and final part of this three part series we dive into what winning looks like. Mark is going to help you to better understand what your vision of success looks like in your business and how to effectively accomplish your end goal while harnessing the creative power of strategic planning!Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full Show Notes at https://BDRPodcast.com   If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions or Topic Ideas? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Seth’s Book, Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

In a day and age with so much competition and the constant race towards the bottom, it has never been more crucial to know your market. Have you ever been undercut by a competitor offering a similar service at a more affordable rate? In part two of this three part series we dive into knowing the market and how it can help you better understand your customers needs and potential weaknesses in your competitors and yourself. Get your free strategy guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full show notes at https://BDRPodcast.com    

Have you ever sat down to plan how your going to really scale your business next year, only to walk away feeling more unclear than when you started? And even worse, have that plan fall apart 6 months in? In part one of this three part series we dive deep into strategic planning  from someone with over 35 years of experience, and has ran strategic planning for $750M corporate divisions. Listen in to find out how the most successful organizations are planning out their year and making sure their time, energy, and money are going only towards the highest-leverage initiatives.  Get your free strategy guide at https://cathedralconsulting.com/strategy Full show notes at https://BDRPodcast.com

Kevin has sold the perfect lifestyle business. But now he must go through the tough pains of transitioning out of leadership in a business he loved into his next phase. In Part two of this two part series, hear about Kevin’s bittersweet transition out of his role as CEO as we explore the different models of business leadership and how Kevin’s Christian faith impacts his work life. Bdrpodcast.com  

Kevin thought he’d never sell. He’d built the perfect lifestyle business - a valuable saas company with a team of 38 remote employees, and beautiful balance of freedom and impact. But one day, a phone call from one of the world's largest private equity firms changed everything. In this 2 part series, hear about why and how Kevin’s built and sold his business for more than he could’ve ever dreamt of.

So you know you want to buy a business. Maybe you decided it’s time to put your cash to good use. Maybe you plan to buy out a competitor! Whatever your reason, we’re going to guide you through the most important questions and considerations to help you prepare for this exhilarating journey. It’s all about making thoughtful, informed, strategic decisions when it comes to buying a business. Are you ready? Listen to M&A Matters Part 1 - Valuing Your Business Listen to M&A Matters Part 2 - Selling Your Business The Conversation: 3:54 - Today’s Moment of Truth, John 11- Why does Jesus allow struggles and suffering to take place? 9:06 - The first and most important question to ask yourself when buying a business: “What problem am I trying to solve?” 11:29 -  The approach - How to avoid scaring off prospective sellers 13:08 - The due diligence steps every buyer needs to make before acquiring a business 14:01 - How to mitigate risk - Are you able to identify and transfer the value of the business? 15:51 - Is an earnout the right option for you? 18:51 - Are you buying stocks or assets?  20:14 - How PPP Loans are affecting acquisition in today’s economy. 21:56 - Think you’re ready to make an acquisition? Here’s our final tip and why you should consider having someone to guide you along the way.   Resources For You: If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Have you ever dreamt of that long-awaited, glorious day when all of your grinding away suddenly pays off? I mean, literally! Whether you’re thinking about selling your established business or you’re trying to scale your new startup, you need a gameplan. Which is why in part two of M&A Matters, we’re going to teach you exactly what you need to pay attention to in order to avoid the pitfalls of a bad exit plan, and most importantly how to build a business of real value. Listen in.

As an entrepreneur, have you ever wondered about the finish line? What I mean by that is, do you know the actual value of the business you’re working so hard to build? In part 1 of this crash course on mergers & acquisitions, I’m going to teach you about 4 key things you can focus on to add more value to your business. I’m also going to go over the different ways business are valued, so you can know what’s best for you. Ready to build a business of real value? Let’s dive in.   The Conversation: 4:04 - Today’s Moment of Truth - “Cleanse Me From My Sin” aka There are no shortcuts to a clean heart before God 8:22 - Why would you value a business? Here are the top reasons... 10:00 - How to value a business - Method #1: The discounted cash flow model 12:55 - How to value a business - Method #2:  Market-based analysis 13:25 - How to value a business - Method #3: Assets & appraisals 14:00 - How to value a business - Method #4: Cost to build 15:48 - How to dramatically increase the value of your business using The Four Pillars of Excellence 16:26 - Pillar #1: Finance and accounting 16:54 - Pillar #2: Sales and marketing 17:12 - Pillar #3: Systems and workflow. Is my business based off my own skill or a trained team with well-documented systems? 18:10 - Pillar #4: People and culture. Is the value of my business identifiable? Is the value of my business transferable?  

With so much negativity and uncertainty in the current climate, I think it’s vital to take a step back and ask ourselves “How am I responding as a leader?” This episode will be a change of pace as we talk about 3 things you should be doing right now in order to not only survive, but thrive during these wildy uncertain times. Because it’s in times like these when we’re tested, that our true character shines.

One of the most amazing things about the entire Coronavirus situation is the change it has introduced into our lives. I have spent years, like most of us, getting caught up in being too busy for the things that matter most. Only now, because of factors outside of our control, we are being forced to slow down and rethink our priorities. In this episode, I want to share with you a silver lining and some of the most radical ways this epidemic can change us for the better, if we allow it. Listen in.

If I told you there was a tried and true, simple way to gain the upper hand over your competition, would you want to know the secret? Well, it’s called organizational health, and it’s something many leaders are ignoring. But, when done right, asking these six questions will completely change the game for your people, your profits, and your happiness. It’s time to get a gauge on your health and start thriving, not just surviving. Listen in. The Conversation: 3:11 - Learn this one simple secret to keeping your life on track through different seasons. 12:39 - Today’s Moment of Truth - What to do when you’re disengaged and uninspired while reading the word. 19:24 - A quick introduction to Building Culture. 23:17 - Step #1: Build a cohesive leadership Team - If you don't have this, you'll never be able to develop organizational health. 28:36 - Step #2: Create Clarity by answering these 6 simple questions. 29:05 - Patrick Lencioni’s 6 Key Questions to organizational health and why they matter 29:05 - 1) Why do we exist? 33:13 - 2) How do we behave? 35:04 - 3) What do we do? (practically) 35:55 - 4) How will we succeed? 39:02 - 5) What's most important right now? 43:49 - 6) Who's Doing What? Resources For You: The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick Lencioni TheTableGroup.com The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer The CarrotCast Podcast & Trevor Mauch’s Energy Audit If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

In a world full of internet gurus and thought-leaders galore, I fear there’s something that might be becoming a lost art - Mentoring. The role of a “mentor” can be vague to many of us. Do I really need one? How do I find one? What should I ask them? The truth is, every single one of us needs someone that we can trust with life’s most important decisions. That’s why I’m diving into my personal story of how mentorship changed my life and breaking down what really makes a great mentor. Listen in.

There are risks of being wired as an entrepreneur. We like to run at 100 mph for weeks, months, and years on end, always chasing the next big thing. The world is our oyster and anything is possible! But do we ever look back to see what lies in the wake of our ambition? In my recent talk I gave to entrepreneurs from all around the country, I share the hard questions we should all be asking ourselves, but more importantly - how to find that one thing we’re all searching for, without letting go of our ambition. The Conversation: 2:50 - Today’s Moment of Truth - How to handle anxiety according to the bible & How to chase our dreams without getting burnt out.9:00 - My talk with 15 high-level entrepreneurs from around the country. 11:56 - Our biggest blind spots as entrepreneurs & how we can protect ourselves from the things that drag us down and hurt those we care about most. 16:38 - One of the biggest life lessons I’ve ever learned. We need to “Recognize, Value, and Protect” what we’ve been given.19:50 - Developing your own practice of gratitude. 22:25 - Struggle with motivation? Listen to this. 23:25 - The gift of limits - Why it’s sometimes okay to relax and simply take care of the things you’re responsible for, for a season. 26:05 - The three biggest breakthroughs in my life after discovering discovered gratitude. Resources For You: Meet Trevor Mauch and my friend from Carrot at https://carrot.com/about If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

If you’re leading or working with non-profits, you’re going to get a ton of value out of this episode. Our guest is Anthony Baugher. Anthony has over 20 years’ experience as an administrator, consultant, fundraiser, and educator, and is currently the Director of Ministries and Non-Profits for Cathedral Consulting. He’s here to share with you some of his best advice and strategies for running a healthy non-profit, one that is enjoyable, sustainable, and most importantly - makes an impact. Listen in! The Conversation: 02:05 - Today’s Moment of Truth: How to find and maintain true motivation 06:03 - Meet Anthony Baugher, Director of Ministries and Non-Profits for Cathedral Consulting 12:52 - Tying business to purpose - how non-profits are started and how they can get back on track 15:36 - “Getting out and telling the stories of non-profits has become more crucial than we've ever seen.” 17:36 - Why non-profits can't afford to wait until there's a crisis to join a development program. 22:13 - The most important key concept non-profits need to understand: The Gratitude Cycle 26:18 - The transformation of heart and mind that takes place in donors 29:13 - Hear the story of Camp Attitude - the massive impact Anthony's non-profit is making on kids with special needs 35:35 - Always being asked to join boards? Here’s how to be on a board the right way, how to structure a board properly, and most importantly - how not to make it a waste of your time. 41:57 - Finally, Why Anthony chooses to invest his time in the world of non-profits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_OJsBGzclo Resources For You: Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-baugher-35816810b Learn more about Camp Attitude: http://www.campattitude.org/ If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Where did we get the idea that when it comes to leadership, we’ve got to carry our burdens alone? Sometimes it’s so easy for us to become siloed in our businesses, to get so lost in the weeds that we begin to lose sight of what made us successful in the first place. When this happens, you need a coach. For nearly two decades, Greg Salciccioli has coached and consulted leaders to realize their goals and improve their own leadership, their teams, and organizations. Listen in on my conversation with him today! 6:31 - Gregs passion for coaching as a career. 9:12 - Is there a stigma around professional coaching? 16:04 - Learning to embrace other passions in order to grow. 18:19 - Outside insight: Giving permission to someone that you trust, to speak into your life and hold you accountable. 21:43 - Wired to create: Understanding the gift of limits and what to do when you've started too many things! 26:10 - Systematic Renewal: How to prevent burnout and live with more energy. 33:33 - Behind the scenes at coachwell: a look at their unique intake process. 38:47 - Millennials: What it takes to retain a happy, satisfied, vibrant workforce. 41:44 - Skills of the Future: Greg’s best advice for the next generation entering the workforce.   Resources For You: Connect with Greg: greg@coachwell.com or www.coachwell.comThe Enemies of Excellence: 7 Reasons Why We Sabotage Success If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

If you’re like me and most other entrepreneur-minded people, you’re probably ambitious. Ambition is great! However, blind ambition is something that can really come back to hurt you. That’s why it’s so important to take a step back and evaluate before diving head first into a new venture. I’ve put together this list of questions to help save you some pain and trouble along the way, in hopes that you’ll start a business that’s more fulfilling than you could’ve ever imagined.  The Conversation: 2:52 - How to be angry without sinning. What the book of Ephesians means for our happiness. 8:46 - #1 What do I enjoy doing? - “Why would I want a business where I’m doing something that pulls me in the direction of doing something I fundamentally don’t like?” 9:51 -#2 Where do I have expertise? - “Where has my training equipped me with knowledge that other people are interested in?” “It’s very difficult to be a true expert in multiple industries” 12:07 - #3 Where will I focus? - “What industry will I be pursuing? Who in this world needs what you love to do?” 13:31 - #4 Do I need an operating partner? - The best and worst reasons to choose a business partner and the #1 most important thing if you decide to partner up with someone. 16:29 - #5 What’s the business model? - Why a subscription model could be a great asset and what you can learn from it. 18:57 - #6 How will I build value of the business? - “What parts of the business should I focus on growing if I want to sell the business later on?” 21:55 - #7 How will I exit this business and collect the value? - “Did you build a brand that is enduring and independent of you?” Resources For You: The Bible Project: Ephesians Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y71r-T98E2Q If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

What if you could have real freedom in your business and spend more time with the people that matter most? What if you could spend your days doing work that matters for people who really care...and be profitable every month? What if you could discover real purpose through your business? Scott Beebe, author of Let Your Business Burn: Stop Putting Out Fires, Discover Purpose, And Build A Business That Matters, has a true passion for liberating business owners and delivering them from the chaos of the day-to-day. Tune in to this conversation to living your life and business on purpose. "Our definition of a hero is someone who makes courageous decisions and takes courageous actions." - Scott Beebe The Conversation: 13:14 - The three most important questions you as a business owner need to ask yourself - #1: What do you want? 14:42 - #2 What barriers exist that keep you from getting there? 15:00 - #3 If nothing changes, what will happen in three years? You'll probably still be stuck in chaos. 15:23 - The real reason why 96% of businesses fail within 10 years. 17:09 - Theology to a pharmaceutical company and running business as a ministry. 21:42 - The roadmap to deliverance from Chaos: your vision, your dashboard, your mission, and your financial barn. 29:41 - What’s the one thing winning business are doing, that others are not? 40:19 - How faith and work are not two separate things. Resources For You: Get Scott’s book, Let Your Business Burn: Stop Putting Out Fires, Discover Purpose, And Build A Business That Matters on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ENmKyu Connect with Scott's business: https://www.mybusinessonpurpose.com/ Connect with Scott on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottebeebe/ If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Have you ever had that moment in a conversation where you come to an important observation about the person you’re talking to and you just can’t find the courage to address the issue and call it how it is? I can relate. And I believe that real leadership and real love have the courage to confront things in our own lives and in the lives of those we’re privileged to serve. That’s why in this episode I’m going to give you the tactics and techniques that will empower you to speak truth into the lives of those around you. The Conversation: 3:01 - Today’s Moment of Truth: Galatians 4:9 How do we respond when somebody calls us out? 5:08 - Why speaking the truth to leaders is so important and why I aim to fulfill my God-given potential as a leader. 8:24 - How to address the elephant in the room #1: Do it privately 9:52 - But, what do you do when the other person freaks out? 10:54 Don’t let the elephant get swept under the rug. The different places this shows up. 13:50 - Our responsibility as business consultants when we find out our customers are in danger. 14:40 - “Real leadership and real love has the courage to confront things in our own lives and in the lives of those we’re privileged to serve”

We’ve got a big announcement in this episode! As we look back on the past 40 weeks of the podcast, we’re also planning ahead for something exciting. This episode is all about finding your focus, niching down, and getting clear on where you’re going. Listen in and join me on this next chapter of our journey. I hope you enjoy it. The Conversation: 5:12 - Looking back and looking ahead: The future of Business Done Right 8:37 - Discovering the gift of limits, getting clarity of thought, and figuring out where you want to go 10:15 - Why we're choosing to niche down in these 3 industries with Cathedral Consulting12:23 - Wireless Infrastructure 14:47 - Automotive Finance 15:54 - Ministries and Non-Profits 18:20 - The future of the Business Done Right Podcast22:21 - How we can help: executive strategic coaching, peer mentoring groups, and more... 24:15 - Where we can: corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, valuation analysis, family run business, financial systems

We don’t go into business with small goals. We go into business wanting to make a bigger impact. Yet, most of us revert back to the trial and error approach, instead of following proven methods to success. Successful leaders don’t just teach people what works, they teach people how they think. It’s developing the right mindsets for the right situation that helps us win. Today, I’m going to teach you the 6 keys that will help you transform your thought process, focus on your audience, and win your market. The Conversation: 9:12 - #1 Be clear on your Audience -”Who do you want to serve, who are you best suited for, and who do you care about? 11:35 - #2 Hire a leader with credibility - "You're going to have to be the leader, or you're going to have to to find one. “Success will hinge on your leadership” 13:53 - A leader with credibility is going to have empathy with your client 15:06 - #3 Commit to thought leadership - “For me, I’m not committed to a vertical unless I’m committed to thought leadership.” 17:50 - #4 Build a megaphone - Figure out how you're going to get your ideas out to your audience… Trade associations, Trade publications, Brand ambassadors, and more. 21:15 - #5 Design your offers 25:54 - #6 Build your brand - “Your name and what you stand for needs to be clear to the market...continue to consistently deliver on what it is that you offer the world.”

Hiring & Firing. These two words can bring anxiety and other mixed emotions to any business owner. It’s never easy, it’s not always fun, and there’s plenty of room for error. But thankfully, there’s also room for great opportunities… opportunities for growth and expansion, flexibility and freedom. Today, I’m going to teach you my 8-step framework for transitioning employees, the same exact one I use to guide CEOs at Cathedral Consulting, so you can get the right people on your team and build a meaningful, valuable business, the right way. The Conversation: 5:27 - The biggest mistakes most employers make when it comes to hiring... 7:54 - “Hire Slow, Fire Fast.” 8:52 - Staff require care and feeding 9:45 - You’ve been promoted to Chief Reminding Officer. 10:26 - Why you can't scale without people. 12:27 - What do you do when it's just not working out? 16:22 - Make the hard decision and go with your gut. 18:02 - "It's not the ones you fire that will drive you nuts" 20:09 - Treating others with dignity - The right way to fire someone. 24:32 - Debriefing...

Today’s guest is someone who holds a deep passion for educating business owners. He’s a technology leader who is thoughtful, intentional, and has a heart to serve other entrepreneurs. Frank Ableson is the president of Navitend, a Managed Service Provider located in the NY Metro area. He's also the creator of a powerful platform for leading organizations called EncourageWork.com. His story is one that will challenge your mission and inspire you to choose impact over independence. Enjoy! The Conversation: 2:19 - Understanding the difference between information and intelligence, and wisdom. 6:36 - Frank's journey and the story behind Encourage Work. 14:54 - Where Navatend is at, where Frank is headed on his journey 16:36 - Lifestyle business vs Performance/growth business. 20:15 - We all have a choice: Independence or impact. 21:39 - The bigger mission behind Navitend, driven by Psalm 1:3. 23:14 - Integrating faith into business and taking the opportunity to be challenged. Resources For You: Check out Frank’s work at www.encouragework.com and www.navitend.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

In part 2, we’re wrapping up the question of, “How do I get the capital I need for my business?” Last week was about finding investors and now we’re looking at the different debt options available. Our guest today is an expert in corporate finance and has a background as a corporate banker having successfully completed dozens of mergers and helped many business owners find success. The Conversation: 5:12 - Using debt as an investment: Why to choose equity vs debt. 8:48 - What types of debt instruments are available to me? 10:14 - Venture debt and mezzanine debt. 14:47 - Another debt provider: senior secured debt providers. 17:02 - What is debt underwriting? 19:04 - Cash advance loans. 24:13 - Purchase order financing and accounts receivable factoring. 30:40 - Notification and non-notification factoring. 33:31 - Line of Credit, equipment loans, and commercial real estate mortgages. 45:12 - The most efficient cost of capital.

Getting the capital you need to grow your business can be overwhelming, and sometimes even daunting. Our guest today is going to break down the different options that are available and guide you through which ones might be best for your business. He's an expert in corporate finance and has a background as a corporate banker having successfully completed dozens of mergers and helped many business owners find success. The Conversation: 9:09 - Equity 101 - Round 1: Relationships. Where to start looking for equity partners during the early stages of your idea and why your network is one of your most important assets. 13:06 - What to know about risk and return. 16:10 - Round 2: The seed round. You now have a tangible product or service. Let’s look at Angel Investing and other high net-worth individuals. 19:02 - Round 3: Series A. You have an operating business that's proven to be successful, and now you need to scale up 21:40 - Round 4: Venture Capital. “You’re in the big leagues now!” From$100k to $100million, what you need to know about finding someone to partner with. 25:47 - Representation - How to hire an adviser, such as an investment banker to represent your company in order to get funding. 28:31 - Governance: What comes with the money?  It's not just about the price of the capital. What else should you be looking out for? 34:47 - The Final Round: The Exit Strategy - Buyout firms, private equity firms, and more. 37:07 - Why do companies go public? Resources For You: Connect with Brian on LinkedIn. Reach out to us at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

I recently had the opportunity to give a speech to a group of future business leaders here in southern Oregon where I was able to inspire them and help them realize that extraordinary success is possible no matter where you come from. I also delivered some important tips and tools to save them from some of the stress and pressures that we can experience when following the calling of business. If you have a high school or college age student in your life, help them on their journey by sharing this episode. I know when I was a kid, this insight would have been absolutely invaluable. The Conversation: 6:50 - My message to the next generation of business leaders: Things to believe, Areas to focus, and Someone to find. 8:27 - Profit comes from adding value. The more you can help someone, the higher the profit. 10:37 - Being called to business is a purpose. How extraordinary success is available to anyone. 14:24 - “The Inside Game” - How you think and how you lead is more important than your skills. 17:22 - Explore your options - Take the pressure off finding exactly want you want to do in life, right off the bat. 20:05 - Think about career - what industries, businesses, and most importantly people, do you want to work with?  23:29 - Find a mentor to guide you through life’s most important decisions. A mentor has wisdom they’re willing to share. A mentor wants to get to know you. A mentor loves you, that gives you advice solely for your benefit.A mentor shares your values. Resources For You: Reach out to us at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

There’s nothing easy about a family business. But when done right, it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding experiences as an entrepreneur. Nathan Bainbridge thought he was heading for a career in politics in his 20’s when one day he got a phone call from his Dad… That’s when everything started to change. Today, Nathan shares his experience - a powerful father-son story that many of us can relate to. Tune in, hear his struggles, learn from his lessons, and find out how you can apply them in your own business. The Conversation: 09:28 - Nathan’s story - growing up with Dad who built his own business after barely graduating high school. 14:54 - Jumping into politics and working for a US Senator. 17:16 - Easter of 2014, The phone call Nathan received, finding out Dad was in the hospital and things weren’t looking up. How he transitioned from politics into the family business. 27:08 - Why mission, vision, and culture is more important than any strategic plan for every family business. 30:40 - Brothers in business - How to work through your differences while preserving the relationships that matter most. 41:30 - Nathan’s most valuable lessons learned from running a family business. 44:29 - How growing in faith and growing as a leader pushes the business forward. Resources For You: Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn If you have a family-run business in need of guidance, please reach out to us at info@cathedralconsulting.com Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Rich Allen, the founder of Tour De Profit, is an expert in making it easy to understand exactly what makes businesses thrive. Through his eye-opening bicycle framework, he is going to guide us on how we can get a clear focus and generate profit in our own businesses. The Conversation: 08:35 - Rich's Journey from very humble beginnings. 19:26 - View your bicycle like a business. 1) Handlebars: Vision and Leadership. 2) The Frame: Organization structure, job responsibilities, and accountability systems. 3) The Wheels - The front is our ability to win new customers. The back is our ability to serve those customers and deliver on your promise. 4) The Brakes: Our financial controls 5) Monitor: Your Metrics... Your indicators 6) The seat: Our people programs... compensation, communication plans, incentives, and rewards. 26:04 - The power of building a community, trust, friendship. 34:20 - Two things for every business needs to drive engagement faster than anything else. 40:31 - Find your routine and rhythm, every day.   Resources For You: Connect with Rich Allen at https://tourdeprofit.com/ Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Today, I’m going to teach you a framework for Solving Problems. One of my favorite leadership questions is, “What problem are we trying to Solve?”  Life is full of problems and nothing important gets done until some ambitious person gets a bit fed up and says… “I’m going to fix that.” This framework is tried and true and can be applied to any area of your business. Listen, learn, and implement!   The Conversation: 01:49 - Moment of Truth: Comparison is the thief of joy. 05:57 - Step #1: Face the problem. Get in touch with the WHY behind your problem and decide that you’re going to focus on solving it. 06:56 - Step #2: Clarity of Thought. Bring it to a mentor, a coach, your spouse, or your peers. 08:41 - Step #3: Get Clear on Leadership. You have to decide who has the ball. 09:24 - Step #4: Resources. Assess the tools you have to work with. What are the resources that I can access as a solopreneur or corporate executive? 10:22 - Step #5: The Plan. An assessment of the realistic resources you have should come first. 11:49 - Step #6: The Management Phase. Why do good plans sometimes fail to lead to results? 13:18 - Step #7: A Feedback Loop. Measuring results and implementing improvements. Resources For You: Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

Trevor Mauch is back with us for part two of our interview where we break down everything from habits to coaching to mindset - everything we’re doing to stay consistent and focused while successfully lead our organizations. Trevor Mauch, is the CEO of Carrot, Oregon’s fastest-growing software company and #699 on the Inc 5000 list. He’s a hardcore entrepreneur and he joins us today to share his story of how he’s managed to turn what was once just a spark of an idea into a highly-profitable and impactful brand with over 25 employees (and over 5,000 clients!) nationwide. We have an invigorating conversation about the growing pains he’s had to go through and why, unlike his past ventures, he can still see himself running this company 5-10 years out. The Conversation: 6:08 - What’s the difference between transactional leadership and transformational leadership? Transactional leadership worked for Trevor until Carrot hit around the $1 million revenue mark. It’s reacting and delegating. It’s creating basic processes for how to complete tasks. Transformational leadership is empowering and unleashing your team, ultimately freeing you up from small tasks. It’s done by asking “What’s the outcome we're looking for? and “What’s the way we measure success?” and “What’s blocking you?” Write down where they're blocked and invest in the time to train them on decision making, then design a process that guides them through the right questions to ask.  24:14 - Trevor never used to be a morning person. Who can relate? A habit tracker is the key tool that changed it for him.  30:28 - Accountability can be misconstrued. You can create it for yourself through social pressure, measurements, and honesty.  33:06 - Let’s wrap it up. Consistency can be perceived as boring. In reality, consistency in our lives unleashes the best innovation and creativity. Find your habit triggers, find them, make them convenient, and get the conviction to become the leader you need to be. Resources For You: Learn more about Trevor’s company Carrot. Access Trevor’s free 2019 Epic Planning call. Listen to Trevor Mauch on the Carrotcast & Episode 5 of Business Done Right. Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude

If you could improve one thing about yourself as a leader, what would it be? Whether it’s leading our families, our employees, or an entire enterprise, we are all challenged at one point to step up and lead. Our return guest, Trevor Mauch, is the CEO of Carrot, Oregon’s fastest-growing software company and #699 on the Inc 5000 list. He’s a hardcore entrepreneur and he joins us today to share his story of how he’s managed to turn what was once just a spark of an idea into a highly-profitable and impactful brand with over 25 employees (and over 5,000 clients!) nationwide. We have an invigorating conversation about the growing pains he’s had to go through and why, unlike his past ventures, he can still see himself running this company 5-10 years out. The Conversation: 9:07 - Once you have a vision for your future, your dreams will begin to materialize quicker. Think long term for your family and your business - create a life list! Where do you want to wake up in 5, 10, 25, 50 years? The life Trevor was living as a serial-entrepreneur and freelancer actually wasn’t the life he wanted. The struggle is what happens when you get there.   13:00 - Many of us as entrepreneurs tend to “cycle” every 3-5 years or so and get bored of the very thing that we create. We need to practice patience and persistence and focus on what resources that we have right in front of us. Become an expert in one thing before branching out and focus on niching down in your industry.   18:20 - Make yourself “less relevant”. Being a great leader sometimes means taking a step back and empowering your team to step in. Learn how Trevor has created systems and processes allowing him to gain more freedom and flexibility, while still being the voice of the brand.   21:30 - Leaders must make tough decisions. When we avoid them, we put the successes of our business, our team, and ourselves at risk. Hear why zero turnover may not ALWAYS be a sign of a healthy culture.   29:04 -Work within your unique ability, run in your own lane, and niche down. Know your WHY. “Prosperity comes from purpose.” - Trevor Mauch     Resources For You: Hear the story behind Carrot. Access Trevor’s free 2019 Epic Planning call. Listen to Trevor Mauch on the Carrotcast & Episode 5 of Business Done Right. Hear the story behind Carrot. Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at hello@BDRPodcast.com If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at info@cathedralconsulting.com Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude