KC Business Huddle

How much do you pay for electricity? Have you ever considered going solar? Today, we're talking with Scott Briley and Hunter Hoss, owners of KC Solar. Find out how they got into business together and what benefits you can see from going solar.   Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-32-kc-solar-owners-share-benefits-of-going-solar/341/    About our guests: https://kcsolar.net/   What we discuss in this episode: 1:04 – Meet Scott and Hunter 4:55 – Benefits of solar 7:33 – Downsides of solar 10:09 – Solar in retirement 13:25 – Maintenance 17:47 – Unique projects 20:16 – Solar process 35:22 – Mistakes and successes 39:47 – Contact KC Solar 40:25 – Tax credit

Today, we're talking with Dan Krumme, president at Cam-Dex Security Corporation. Find out how his family started the business and what he's doing to make sure it's successful.   Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-31-security-is-a-family-business-with-dan-krumme/332/   About our guest:  https://cam-dex.com/   What we discuss on this episode: 1:00 – Meet Dan 1:46 – What does Cam-Dex do? 2:37 – Cam-Dex history 5:21 – Technological advances 8:19 – Exposed security systems 12:22 – Hackers 15:46 – Educating employees 22:43 – Growth 31:22 – Cultural differences 34:08 – Going forward 41:04 – Mistakes 43:15 – Contact Dan

Today, we're talking with Trevor and Hannah Curtis. Find out how this former pharmaceutical sales rep and stay-at-home mom have embraced a franchise business and focused on putting people in the workforce.   Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-30-buying-a-franchise-to-help-employ-people/326/   About our guest:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-curtis-9927b242/ trevor.curtis@expresspros.com Hannah.curtis@expresspros.com 913-248-3259   What we discuss on this episode: 0:58 – Meet Trevor and Hannah 6:41 – Why this business? 9:44 – Challenges 16:18 – COVID 24:54 – Wages 28:37 – Industries hit hard 32:09 – What sets them apart 41:28 – Contact Trevor and Hannah

Today, we're talking with Amos King, CEO of Binary Noggin. Find out how he uses code to help others develop ingenious solutions.   Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-29-binary-noggin-ceo-uses-code-to-help-people/314/    About our guest: https://binarynoggin.com/about-us/    What we discuss on this episode: 0:48 – Meet Amos 4:01 – How his career started 8:11 – From St. Louis 13:42 – Meetup group 15:31 – Money in the account 17:55 – COVID 18:54 – Typical client 21:28 – Starting projects 24:49 – Challenges 27:41 – Noggin Day 29:24 – Mistakes 35:22 – Contact Amos

Our guest today is Megan Stanek, a franchise consultant with FranNet, a one-stop-shop for all franchise information and services. Her job is to ensure clients find the right business that maximizes their odds of success and happiness and allows them to meet their lifestyle, career, and financial goals.   Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-28-want-to-start-a-franchise-frannet-is-a-one-stop-shop/310/    About our guest: https://frannet.com/franchise-consultant/megan-stanek/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:55 – Meet Megan 1:24 – Frannet 2:27 – What is the company? 4:06 – 200 franchises 9:01 – The process 14:36 – No fees 16:58 – Why Megan 18:09 – Trends in entrepreneurship 24:25 – Paying for franchise 27:33 – Contact Megan

On this episode of the podcast, we're finishing our conversation with Marc and Tammy Carver of Marc Carver Photography. In part two of our two-part interview, Marc shares how he made the transition from print photography to digital.   Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-27-from-print-to-digital-photography-with-marc-tammy-carver-part-2/305/     Check out Part 1: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-26-developing-a-passion-for-photography-part-1/299/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:00 – Photography business changes 4:25 – Old school to new school 6:00 – The business today 10:47 – What he does now 17:54 – What else he does 27:27 – Contact Marc

Today, we're talking with Marc and Tammy Carver of Marc Carver Photography. In part one of our two-part interview, Marc shares how he developed a passion for photography.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-26-developing-a-passion-for-photography-part-1/299/    What we discuss on this episode: 1:50 – How Marc started in photography 6:10 – Stars 23:02 – Camera kit 31:11 – Teaching at 14 43:27 – Photography book 57:15 – Working long hours

Today, we're talking with Father Justin Mathews, executive director of Reconciliation Services. Find out how he's trying to end disparities in the urban core of Kansas City.   Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/non-profit/ep-25-reconciliation-services-aims-to-end-racial-economic-disparities/293/    About our guest:  https://www.rs3101.org/ https://www.thelmaskitchen.org/   What we discuss on this episode:  0:55 – Meet Father Justin Mathews 10:00 – Thelma 17:12 – Boxed lunches 20:26 – Trauma therapy 22:34 – Business 27:22 – Father Mathews' wife 28:53 – Challenges 32:00 – What drives him 35:36 – Contact Father Mathews

Our guest today is Mitch Shipman, a Kansas City native and owner of Blue Beetle Pest Control. With a business degree from Rockhurst University, a passion for entrepreneurship, and prior pest control experience, Blue Beetle has been “killing it” since 2003.   Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-24-blue-beetle-pest-controls-been-killing-it-since-2003/289/    About our guest: https://bluebeetlepest.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:20 – How dyslexia impacted his life 1:58 – How he started Blue Beetle 3:14 – What sets Blue Beetle apart 4:50 – Advice 9:31 – Competition 11:21 – COVID 15:37 – What keeps him up 18:33 – The future 20:05 – Be prepared 23:16 – Wisdom 24:46 – Contact Mitch

Today, we're talking with Dr. Shelley Cooper, CEO of Diversity Telehealth. Find out how she consults healthcare organizations that target underserved populations.   Read more here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/healthcare/ep-23-dr-coopers-telehealth-business-targets-underserved-people/284/    About our guest: https://www.diversitytelehealth.com/    What we discuss on this episode: 1:10 – Meet Dr. Cooper 1:34 – Her profession 7:36 – Difficulties 11:46 – Blossoming business 16:39 – Covid 30:25 – Explosion 32:30 – Challenges 33:09 – Client 37:57 – Advice 40:07 – Contact Dr. Cooper

Today, we're talking with Fannie Gibson, owner of Fannie's African and Tropical Cuisine. Find out how she brings her African culture to Kansas City.   Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/restaurants/ep-22-fannie-brings-culture-to-kansas-city-with-african-and-tropical-cuisine/277/    About our guest: https://www.fanniescuisine.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:55 – Meet Fannie 1:37 – How she got from Liberia to Kansas City 2:26 – Opening a restaurant 4:43 – How business is going 6:15 – How she started her business 8:32 – East versus West African food 9:51 – Challenges 10:56 – Growth 12:00 – Economic environment 12:40 – Favorite dish 13:46 – How to find Fannie's restaurant 14:39 – Advice for entrepreneurs

Today, we're talking with Jay Herron, owner of 2923 Comics. Find out how his high school teacher's encouraging words and the birth of his son helped him follow his passion of writing and eventually comic books.   Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-21-comics-owner-says-son-english-teacher-helped-motivate-him/270/    About our guest: https://www.2923comics.com/  https://linqapp.com/jay_herron   What we discuss on this episode:  0:43 – Meet Jay 3:00 – A different road 3:57 – Creating a comic book 9:46 – Sexual assault 10:22 – Comics and entrepreneurship 20:09 – A different business 23:23 – Regrets 26:32 – Keeping the drive alive 28:58 – Advice for young entrepreneurs 30:12 – Contact Jay

Our guest today is Harry Campbell, a senior executive with a strong record of success over three decades. Harry has been a president for two Fortune 500 companies, co-owner of an award-winning small business, CEO/board member of an Internet start-up and founding member of the industry-changing Wal-Mart/P&G Customer Team in Northwest Arkansas.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-20-business-executive-shares-how-7-words-can-help-define-you/258/    Learn more about Harry: http://www.harryscampbell.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:09 – Meet Harry 3:45 – Life lessons 10:16 – Be a grinder 12:48 – Looking back 18:30 – Changing his mindset 21:32 – Culture 22:23 – Seven words 29:42 – Conflict 35:07 – Talk to people 39:21 – Servant mindset 41:08 – Change over the years 46:32 – Advice for young people

Today, we’re talking with Grant Gooding, founder and CEO of Proof Positioning, a market research company specializing in emotional data.    Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/data/ep-19-how-emotional-data-helps-companies-solve-problems/257/    About our guest: https://proofpositioning.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:50 – Meet Grant Gooding 6:15 – Using data to solve problems 10:35 – How he got interested in data 14:40 – Emotional resonance and metadata 21:41 – His business history 23:56 – Business process 28:36 – The future 31:29 – What keeps his drive alive 34:19 – Anything else

Today, we’re talking with Frank Bonura, founder of Franklin Executive Solutions. Find out why he is known as “The Connector” and why he never plans to stop doing his dream job.   Read more and get additional financial details here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-18-the-connector-frank-bonura-helps-people-find-their-passion/252/    About our guest: https://feskc.com/about/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:55 – Meet Frank 13:06 – Resources 17:26 – How to be a connector 25:12 – Relationships vs. networking 32:04 – Resumes 36:25 – Interview process 42:38 – Loving what you do 51:00 – Contact Frank

Today, we’re talking with Lauren Kennedy, the owner of Mirror+Mirror, a full-service hair salon. Find out how she keeps her cool in a hot-headed business and why happy employees are key to her success.   See the show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-17-salon-owners-motto-is-happy-employees-happy-life/245/    About our guest: https://mirrormirrorkc.com/team/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:48 – Meet Lauren 1:30 – How she got into the profession 2:34 – Schooling 5:23 – Family and work life 9:30 – Paralegal work 11:40 – Jumping back into hair 18:00 – Business philosophy 23:06 – Running a business 25:41 – Covid 31:28 – Challenges 33:54 – Salon personalities 38:31 – How to contact Lauren

Today, we’re talking with Angie Hundley, author of the book, A Recipe for Bad Lemons, Ingredients for Success from Life’s Sour Moments. Find out how she overcame traumatizing events in her life. TRIGGER WARNING: There are some very sensitive topics discussed on the show.    Read more here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-16-foster-care-prodigy-authors-book-on-overcoming-lifes-sour-moments/238/    About our guest: https://angiehundley.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:00 – Meet Angie Hundley 13:40 – Her turning point 14:54 – From adoption to current life 19:53 – Car crash and other struggles 27:00 – Concealing her childhood 31:33 – An anger phase 35:00 – How to get Angie’s book

Today, we’re talking with Master Bronson Ko, owner and operator of Ko Martial Arts, also known as KOMA. Find out how he got started in martial arts as a young child, why earning his black belt was monumental and how he hopes to help students worldwide.   Read more and get additional resources: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/sports/ep-15-why-master-ko-wants-to-expand-his-martial-arts-business-worldwide/232/    About our guest: https://komafranchise.com/   What we discuss on this episode:  0:59 – Meet Bronson Ko 7:09 – How he opened his business 11:43 – Fast growth 16:17 – How martial arts helps people 18:42 - What drives him to build his business 20:02 – Have kids gotten soft? 22:18 – How Covid affected his business 24:13 – Why students enroll in KOMA 30:40 – Explorers program 33:32 – Franchising program 37:53 – Future of KOMA 39:43 – How to contact Bronson Ko

Today, we’re talking with Angela Pugh, founder of Kansas City Recovery. KCR is an addiction and recovery resource that offers a range of services, including intervention services, recovery coaching, and continuing education and workshops.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/non-profit/ep-14-am-i-an-alcoholic-angela-pugh-uses-personal-story-to-help-addicts/227/    About our guest: https://kansascityrecovery.com/angela-pugh/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:25 – Meet Angela Pugh 2:41 – How Angela became a life coach 12:37 – How she overcame alcoholism 19:00 – How she knew she was miserable 20:31 – How addiction works 25:41 – Alcohol and lifestyle 27:37 – How she started Kansas City Recovery 29:08 – TV show “Intervention” 36:33 – After treatment 39:42 – Recovery period 42:36 – Follow Angela 43:23 – Advice for entrepreneurs

Today, we’re talking with Sandy Malone of Mindfully Driven. She explains how her love of entrepreneurship and meditation can help business owners thrive.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-13-sandy-malone-uses-meditation-to-help-business-owners-thrive/221/    About our guest:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandybartow/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:01 – Meet Sandy Malone 1:47 – Sandy’s professional path 12:04 – Mentoring women 15:00 – Starting another women’s business center 19:18 – Meditation and yoga 22:03 – Mindfully Driven 24:10 – Taking away the stress 26:48 – What Sandy’s most proud of 28:44 – Changes in entrepreneurs 30:42 – Biggest mistake 32:18 – Contact Sandy

Today, we’re talking with Blake Hodgson, who has turned his passion for product development into a fascinating business. If you can dream it, he can build it.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/214/214/    About our guest: https://www.kcproto.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  1:08 – Meet Blake Hodgson 1:43 – How Blake got into the business 3:30 – Projects he’s worked on 6:09 – How he started his business 7:21 – Big picture view of his business 8:48 – The building process 16:27 – Getting products to market 19:52 – Does he have competitors? 20:39 – Ideal clients 21:38 – How Covid has affected his business 25:36 – What drives him 26:14 – Why should people do business with him

When Chris Steinlage coaches business owners, he often feels like a hostage negotiator, trying to free the owners from their businesses to help them grow. Find out how Chris started his business and how he helps leaders improve.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-11-meet-business-coach-and-hostage-negotiator-chris-steinlage/208/    About our guest: https://aspirekc.com/    What we discuss on this episode:  0:44 – Meet Chris Steinlage 4:35 – Aspire Business Development 5:32 – Responsibility of being a leader 7:20 – Business coaching 10:26 – Helping businesses 16:54 – Getting business leaders to buy in 23:46 – Dealing with difficult business owners 31:33 – Covid 35:00 – How to contact Chris

The culture of a company can go a long way towards determining success or failure and it needs to be a priority for all CEOs. David Komar, a Brigadier General, built a business that works with leaders all across the country to envision and establish exceptional cultures within their organization. He joins us on the show to talk about his military background, why he’s made culture his focus, and the framework he’s developed for improving culture.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-10-improving-the-culture-within-your-business-with-david-komar/203/    About our guest: https://guidingculture.com/    What we discuss on this show:  1:23 – Personal background on Komar 2:10 – Military experience 3:24 – Redesigning the Army 4:40 – How his military experience prepared him for business 8:03 – The framework he developed for implementing culture 11:29 – Self-reflection and holding yourself accountable 14:43 – People element of the framework 16:04 – What happens if you don’t do the things you’ve told your employees you would do 20:26 – Employee engagement rate 21:38 – Process element of the framework  24:50 – Does he get much resistance or pushback on his framework? 28:56 – The reasons he started this company 24:50 – How to contact Dave

For more than 50 years, Meyer Music has been providing lessons, instruments, and education to Kansas City. This true family business continues to be a big part of the community, which speaks to their business acumen. Today we talk with Mike Meyer about the family dynamics, their growth, lessons learned, and how the pandemic has been the biggest challenge yet.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-9-the-family-business-behind-meyer-music/197/    About our guest: https://www.meyermusic.com/    What we discuss on this show:  1:10 – Who is Mike Meyer? 1:46 – How did the family get into the music business?   6:13 – How Mike became part of the business 9:01 – His first job after college 10:44 – When he moved into the business full-time   12:43 – Challenges of running a business in his 20s   16:53 – Building processes and consistency   20:12 – What he attributes to the growth 22:46 – Mom and dad still in the business   24:17 – Mistakes he’s made along the way 27:05 – Another big change in the business model 35:13 – Competition between siblings 37:22 – Big picture view of what to expect from the business 38:46 – How has COVID impacted the business? 41:16 – The evolution of the music business 46:45 – How to get in touch with Mike and Meyer Music

If you’ve ever watched the Kansas City Royals on television, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with broadcaster Joel Goldberg. He’s been in the industry for more than 25 years and that’s taught him a lot about team-building, maintaining relationships, and leadership. Today we’ll look back through his broadcasting career, the transition into speaking, and the things he’s learned along the way.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/sports/ep-8-networking-lessons-from-a-career-in-sports-broadcasting-with-joel-goldberg/186/    About our guest: https://joelgoldbergmedia.com/    What we discuss on this show:  1:34 – Background on Joel  3:05 – How he got his first job  7:46 – Getting in front of the people that were hiring 12:09 – His mentors along the way  16:43 – Any regrets along the way?  20:45 – His approach to interviews 26:25 – What drives you?  29:10 – His view of the local economy 32:19 – About his new book 34:30 – Getting in touch with Joel

With the level of uncertainty we’re facing right now, it’s essential that people advocate for themselves. We cannot rely on governments and institutions to open the door and create opportunities for us. This approach is known as the ‘Economy of One’ and it’s a powerful idea that can help people find their passion. Our guest today, Elizabeth Allen, will explain what we’ve been doing wrong and how we change the outcome.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-7-taking-control-of-your-career-and-future-through-an-economy-of-one/187/    About our guest: https://economyofone.com/    What we discuss on this show:  1:04 – Background on Elizabeth 2:25 – The teacher that had a huge impact on her life. 5:52 – An entrepreneur at age 25 9:33 – Her big break was a failure 12:53 – Becoming the Economy of One 16:15 – Where our workforce and economy is headed 21:55 – The program she put together for the US military 24:46 – Why the hiring system is broken and what you can do 31:03 – Tips on how to nurture a relationship 33:15 – Understanding your skillset and being proactive with your career 35:52 – Mental health struggles across the country 39:44 – The side-effects of unemployment 44:43 – Let’s talk about what DOES work 50:00 – Elizabeth shares a personal experience 52:54 – Getting people into small accountability groups 58:25 – What’s her vision for the Economy of One 1:00:45 – How to get in touch with Elizabeth.

Many of our countries great leaders spent time in the military before heading into the civilian world. That’s the exact path Colonel Drew Meyerowich took on his way to becoming the president of Defense Logistics in Kansas City. From leading more than 1,200 soldiers and earning multiple medals to the where he is now has been a smooth transition and one where he can apply the highly-skilled training he’s had over decades.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-6-bringing-a-decorated-military-background-to-business/179/     Connect with our guest: https://dl-ammo.com/    What we discuss on this show:  0:45 – Drew’s military background 1:34 – Tell us about yourself   3:23 – How his leadership training carried from the Army to the corporate world 4:34 – Defense Logistics   5:34 – Foundations of leadership 7:23 – Ammunition shortage 11:53 – Who mentored Drew   13:36 – How often he gets to shoot 14:56 – Military backgrounds at his business   16:23 – What’s the future of the company? 17:30 – The difference between good ammunition and bad ammunition 20:05 – Perception vs reality of guns   22:41 – How to connect with Drew

Our guest on this episode didn’t take a traditional route through his career nor did he back down from challenges along the way. Join us as we talk with Randy Powell, owner of Heartland Print & Design, as we learn about work experience, how he created this business, and his philosophy on building a team.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-5-taking-challenges-head-on-with-randy-powell-of-heartland-print-design/162/    About our guest: https://heartlandprintanddesign.com/    What we discuss on this show:  0:45 – Quick note on today’s episode 1:49 – Background on our guest today 3:34 – From accounting to running a construction company 8:02 – How do you motivate your team?  10:41 – What processes did you have to install early on? 14:19 – How Heartland got started  17:09 – COVID’s impact on the business 18:36 – What’s the future of the economy look like?  22:28 – Any mentors? 22:59 – Best advice you’ve ever received 25:46 – What advice would you give young entrepreneurs? 27:42 – The story behind why he started writing notes to his staff 29:59 – Where you can find his writing and other content  30:32 – Final message from Randy

David Smale is one of the great sportswriters in our country, and he resides right here on the outskirts of Kansas City. You might have heard about his new book chronicling the history the Chiefs, which we’ll discuss on the show, but we wanted to hear more of the stories behind the other 20+ books he’s written during his career.   Read more about this show here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/sports/ep-4-the-stories-behind-the-books-with-author-david-smale/163/     About our guest: https://davidsmalebooks.com/    What we discuss on this show:  0:45 – Background on David 2:32 – How he got started in the media 6:17 – The story behind his first book 8:26 – How many books he’s written 9:02 – What he’s written about and which are his favorites 16:29 – The story behind his newest book on the Chiefs 20:37 – How do you decide what to write about? 23:14 – What is the typical timeframe for writing a book? 24:34 – How COVID has impacted his business? 25:40 – What is this pandemic doing to college towns? 27:40 – What goals do you have? 30:35 – What he does when he’s not writing books? 31:36 – Ways to connect with David and find his books 33:00 – If you have an idea for a book, here’s how to get it to him.

In a year where staying home has become a necessary choice for everyone, a business that provides home care for seniors becomes even more important. To get an idea of how that’s being handled locally, we asked Kristy Whitney to join the show to tell us more about Home Care Assistance Kansas City and her role overseeing operations.   Read more about the show: https://kcbusinesshuddle.com/healthcare/ep-3-providing-home-care-for-kansas-city-seniors-with-kristy-whitney/144/    About our guest: https://homecareassistance.com/Kansas-City   On today's show:  0:36 – Kristy Whitney joins us in the studio today. 1:19 – How did you pick this profession? 2:37 – Is it difficult getting attached to the people and families you work with? 3:55 – The transition from hospice to home care. 5:38 – Her competitive advantage in the healthcare field. 6:58 – Working with the extended families. 8:56 – Business philosophy 10:00 – How has COVID affected the business? 11:32 – Future challenges 12:48 – Mental health concerns 14:19 – What fuels her drive within the business? 16:40 – Why do business with Home Care Assistance? 17:42 – Final thoughts

Leaving a legacy behind isn’t something everyone wants to do, but if it’s a priority for you, then estate planning is a big piece of that process. Whether you’re a business owner or an individual, estate planning attorney Steve Brown will help you get a better grasp of the process and why it’s so important.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-2-estate-planning-guidance-tips-with-steve-brown/138/    Today's show schedule:  0:38 – Estate Planning Attorney Steve Brown joins the show today. 1:06 – Background on Steve  1:45 – How did you decide to be an attorney and specifically estate planning? 3:20 – What approach do you take to the job? 5:46 – What is the net worth of your typical clients? 6:42 – How does the lifespan process work? 8:55 – Everyone has a default estate plan once you turn 18. 10:20 – Bernie shares a story of an inheritance at 15 years old and how it caused issues within a family. 12:10 – How can someone structure an estate plan to have control over how the inheritance is spent? 13:48 – What’s the process he uses that sets him apart from other attorneys?  16:54 – Many people have an unfunded trust. 19:20 – Business succession planning 22:59 – 5 levels of asset protection 25:01 – What’s the process of determining your level? 28:02 – What estate planning advice would you give business owners? 29:15 – Best way to get a hold of Steve for any questions.

On the debut episode of the KC Business Huddle, we head out to the country and visit with Bill Gaughan of the Rural KC Team to talk real estate. The Kansas native has years of experiencing selling properties like country homes and farmland so we’ll talk to him about the business, real estate trends, and what made his choose this niche.   Read more and get additional resources here: https://kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-1-country-living-real-estate-with-bill-gaughan/130/    Learn more about our guest: https://www.ruralkc.com/staff/Bill    Today's conversation:  0:47 – Bill Gaughan joins us on the show today. 1:50 – How did you pick this profession? 3:01 – How did you get into the farming side? 3:42 – In a highly-competitive industry, what’s your competitive advantage? 5:10 – Bill’s business philosophy. 7:04 – Have far will you travel for a property? 8:36 – What kind of impact do you think COVID-19 has had on our local economy? 11:45 – Do you think there will be a downturn in commercial real estate properties? 13:36 – Things to consider if before moving out to the country? 14:53 – Is it difficult to find properties in the country with seemingly less available? 16:01 – What drives you to make your company great? 17:10 – Why do business with RuralKC.com?          18:42 – Have you ever thought about retiring from real estate as you get older? 20:00 – If you could go back in time, what would you change about your business? 20:44 – What makes real estate different from other sales jobs? 23:19 – What advice would you give someone else in this profession? 24:30 – How can someone get in contact with you? 27:15 – Final thoughts from Bill.

New podcast from Bernie Wurts is coming soon. Bernie will interview business owners from Overland Park and throughout the greater Kansas City area.