Stronger Business Podcast

Do you have your beer guy's number? Listen to this episode to find out where you can get it and connect with a local celebrity. It's easier to find than you might expect. Before Jake Sapp was bringing people together over ice cold beer, he served as Program Director ESP and co-founded Java Joy as a way to provide meaningful employment for adults with disabilities while giving the community one-of-a-kind opportunities for engagement. A transition in employment to the family business left Jake longing for an opportunity to express his creativity and collaborate with others in the community. Shortly after, Peach State Lite was born. Within just one year, PSL is being sold in hundreds of locations. In this podcast, Jake shares the tricks to the beer's amazing success.

Chad and his wife Lauren join Melissa and Corry on the Business Reboot Podcast to talk about how spouses can support each other - and sometimes, work together - when one or more of them are entrepreneurs.

Have you ever wanted to develop a business just because you felt like something was missing in your community?Dana Nunnally was driving to another city to use a spa and knew one day she wanted bring one to Athens, Georgia. Her research on the benefits of infrared treatment inspired her to open a spa of her own. In this episode, Dana discusses her journey in opening Drench Sauna Studio. If you feel like something is missing in your community, it may be the perfect oppurtunity to open your own business.

Melissa Pepin and Corry Frazier hosted Chad Brown on their podcast, The Business Reboot where he discusses the basics of taxes and tells entrepreneurs how to take the fear out of filing.

Ready to explore a franchise oppurtunity? Ken Caldwell started his career in the banking industry and it wasn't long before he decided he needed to try something else. He joined a friend in growing his ham business, which soon became Honey Baked Ham. Ken discovered his calling in franchising and decided to join Your Pie as the VP of Development. In this episode, he shares an array of wisdom all the way from how saying no can be helpful to your business to how to hire the right people for your team.

Do you instantly feel a knot in your stomach when your phone pings with your weekly screen time report? It is no secret that screen time is one of the biggest issues facing individuals today. In this episode, Joey Odom and Heath Wilson describe how missed memories with their children inspired their entrepreneurial journey. They decided to solve the issue of too much screen time for their own families and now they are making it possible for others. They created a product that leverages the science of habit formation and motivational design to ensure parents and kids don’t miss out on what’s most important by helping reclaim time spent on their phones.

Are you struggling to keep employees? Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges for business owners today. As companies scramble to keep employees from leaving, they are trying everything to make staying more attractive. In this episode, April Farlow tells us about one crucial thing that could be causing employees to leave.

How do customers feel after receiving a product or service from your business? Is it easy and stress free? Customer experience is all about the emotional side of business. In this podcast David Osborne describes the top ways to leave a positive impression on clients and customers.

James Argo had been making BBQ sauce for years when a friend finally convinced him he could sell it. With a little bit of trial and error, Oconee Gold BBQ sauce was born and became a great side-hustle for James. It wasn’t until his position at a corporate job was terminated, that he decided to turn this hobby into a full-time stream of income. He took advantage of the opportunities he was presented and is now paying his bills while doing something he’s truly passionate about. His dedication to getting the brand in every grocery store is proof that you can phase out of your W2 job if you’re focused on a product or service you love.

How do you maintain excellence while expanding your business? Tribe Hair Company is the perfect example of how this can be done. In this episode founders, Catie McWhirter and Jessica Mingledorff share how they exponentially grew their business without sacrificing the quality of service.In this discussion, they share the importance of learning, growing, educating, and appealing to your tribe. They also fill us in on some of the fun new projects in store for Tribe Hair Company.

Progress or perfection? In this episode Liz and Loren share their journeys in transitioning from the medical field to becoming their own boss in a creative space. The only regret they have is not making the move sooner. They emphasize the significance of pursuing your goals even if you don't have the perfect plan. In this conversation, Chad shares some tax tips that apply to anyone already in the influencer industry, as well as business owners in any field. Loren and Liz tell us about the beauty of a blog, how to get started as a media influencer, scaling and growing, and the importance of delegating the things that do not bring you joy.

Michael Curry always dreamed of being a professional baseball player. He started seriously pursuing his career at the early age of 9 years old. When opportunities were limited in his hometown, he moved to Georgia to live with complete strangers. Nothing could stop Michael from accomplishing his goals and baseball was life. Shortly after, he received an offer from the University of Georgia where he played until he was drafted by the San Diego Padres. While he was living out his dream of being a professional baseball player, a series of life events led him to pursue a different passion of building his own business. In this podcast, you will hear how baseball shaped Michael’s entrepreneurial journey. He also shares some of his secrets for growing your business digital ads.

New year, new you? In this episode we learn that every day can be a resolution. Reign Streiter discusses some daily habits that could change the entire trajectory of your success. In this conversation, Chad shares some of the life-changing routines he learned from Reign and Reign just signed up to be your personal accountability partner. Although, he's not going to go easy on you. Like most things in life, daily habits require discipline and commitment. Ready to go on this journey with full power? Then you won’t want to miss this podcast. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Chad Brown @serialcfo Reign Streiter @reigndreamsbig Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit

What happens when it's time to make a choice between two good things? Perhaps you have the opportunity to do more one on one coaching but in order to scale your growth in that direction, you have to transfer more responsibility in your company to your leadership team. Or maybe you have two ideas that you've been developing simultaneously and they've grown to the point that they're in conflict with each other for your time. In this conversation with Chad and Josh, you'll hear about a metric for decision-making. Should you quit one thing to focus on another? Which is the better option to pursue? If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about the 12:2 community on www.facebook.com/twelvetwogroup! Episode 72 "Essential Exchanges to Make Your Business Stronger" with Kevin Paul Scott Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo twelvetwo @twelvetwogroup Six Figure Cleaner @sixfigurecleaner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/twelvetwogroup

Have you ever spent time thinking and planning where you want to end up in your business? Not the level of success, the revenue number, or even the number of clients. Where do YOU want to end up in your business? Will you be a philanthropist? A pathfinder? A purist? Or will you end up profligate? In this conversation with award-winning pharmacist, best selling author, entrepreneur, Africa Optimist and poet Steve Adjei, Chad and Josh hear how to break down your current state of pain and how it can guide you into the future that you want. Are you ready to pay the price? Find out in this episode! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Episode 112: How to Not Have a One Size Fits All Business - with Melissa Pepin and Corry Frazier Episode 111: Grow Your Business with Specificity - with Sallie Holder Episode 42: Staying Healthy Through Viral Success - with Sunna Van Kampen “Pay the Price: Creating Ethical Entrepreneurial Success Through Passion, Pain, and Purpose,” by Steven Adjei Find out more about Steven Adjei and his book, "Pay the Price," on stevenadjei.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Steven Adjei @stevennadjei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/PayThePriceBook

Does your newsletter subscription list intimidate you or leave you feeling like a spammer? Do you rely on social media or some form of an online platform to connect with your audience and/or clients? Email marketing expert Kyle Stout joined us today to unpack the best ways to genuinely connect with your audience and take the pressure off your email marketing strategy and copy. In this conversation, Chad and Josh talk through their mindset related to email marketing so Kyle can help them find a new way to look at the practice and mindset behind successful, connection-based email marketing and newsletters. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Kyle Stout and Elevate & Scale on elevateandscale.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Elevate & Scale @elevateandscale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/workwithkyle

As entrepreneurs, it can be easy to put off healthy habits or coast by on a few healthy habits without taking the time to assess the unhealthy things we're doing that offset the benefits. In this conversation, Chad and Josh hear all about the healthy habits to implement that can elevate their energy and focus in their day-to-day life. So if you're looking for quick and results-oriented ways to improve the health of your lifestyle, join us for this conversation with health expert Brian Gryn. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Brian Gryn and the Get Lean, Eat Clean Podcast on briangryn.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Brian Gryn @bdgryn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/bgryn

What business principles have you carried over from your professional life into your personal life? It stands to reason that the things you do to have a more focused, productive, and future-forward business could also be applied to have a life with the same attributes. In this conversation with Andy McDowell, Chad and Josh chat about how some of these practices, specifically the SWOT analysis, can be used to improve our personal life as well as our professional. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Andy McDowell on generateyourvalue.com or by tuning into the Generate Your Value podcast! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Generate Your Value LLC @generateyourvaluellc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/genyourvalue

If you're willing to do the work in your business to make it better, that's all you need to successfully implement an entrepreneurial operating system for your business. Over time, as the processes are starting to stick, every businessperson will come out of the process feeling like they have a better grip on what's going on in their company. In part two of this conversation with Dale, Chad, and Josh, we talk about how to win through the process of implementation without getting bogged down in the emotional overwhelm caused by (positive) change. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business,” by Gino Wickman Find out more about Dale Williams and Traction EOS at www.eosworldwide.com/dale-williams! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Dale Williams @dalewilliams707 Dale Williams EOS Implementer @dalewilliams_eosimplementer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/dalewilliamseos

Every business is set up to perform perfectly at the level where they're at. With implementing the Traction Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), the goal is to help business management teams figure out where they want to go and to coach them into improving their systems to define and reach new levels of success. In this conversation with Dale Williams, Chad and Josh learn about why and how an entrepreneur operating system implementation like Traction can help elevate businesses to the next level. Tune in next week for part 2 of this conversation! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business,” by Gino Wickman Find out more about Dale Williams and Traction EOS on www.eosworldwide.com/dale-williams! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Dale Williams @dalewilliams707 Dale Williams EOS Implementer @dalewilliams_eosimplementer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/dalewilliamseos

Athens, Georgia is the home of Stronger Business, as well as a thriving college town with an always-growing offering for tourists, whether or not they enjoy the Dawgs. In this episode, Chad and his guest Katie Williams discuss all the positive economic and cultural effects of tourism on the town, including the local strategic plan to build the Athens brand and how businesses can leverage that to build their own. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Katie Williams and the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau at visitathensga.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Visit Athens GA @visitathensga Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/VisitAthensGA

Just a few short weeks ago we held the 2022 Stronger Business Summit and it was better than it's ever been before! In this conversation, Chad and Josh chat about the unexpected, the expected, and the exceeded standards aspects of the Summit, as well as sharing about some of the challenges and anxieties that go into the front end of planning a big event like that. Whether you were there networking and enjoying yourself for part of the day, there from doors open to the end of the networking party, or you weren't able to make it, this episode gives a glimpse behind the scenes that will leave you wanting more! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: For a recap of our amazing lineup or to find out more about the Stronger Business Summit, visit us online at strongerbusiness.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit

What's the first thing you think of when you think of "team building?" In this special throwback edition of the Stronger Business Podcast, we have a conversation with our good friend and Summit sponsor, DJ David Osborne! By the way, if your answer is anything that happens outside of yourself, this episode with David will challenge your perspective and give you a new way to see your team and their potential, as well as give you a fresh outlook on the relationships you build and the people you need to succeed. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about DJ David Osborne and his course offerings on blueprintlearn.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness David Osborne @dj_davidosborne DJ Blueprint @blueprintlearn Sound Insight @soundinsightpro Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/soundinsightdj

We all tell ourselves stories about who we are and the way we see ourselves, then experience moments when our behavior is at odds with how we identify ourselves. But your personality is defined as 'the way you behave consistently over time,' so does that mean that you're stuck with the same personality you've always had? In this conversation with personality and narcissism expert Dr. W. Keith Campbell, Chad and Josh unpack why so many entrepreneurs are accused of narcissism, how to have continual self-growth, and how to become aware of and overcome narcissistic tendencies in yourself. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: “Professor OCEAN: A Small Fable of Personality's Big Five,” by W. Keith Campbell Find out more about Dr. W. Keith Campbell on wkeithcampbell.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit

Both successful photographers and friends, at the beginning of 2021 Melissa and Corry looked around and saw many of their peers closing down their businesses. And they realized that it wasn't due to a lack of business success but a lack of personal excitement and enjoyment. So The Business Reboot podcast was born! In this conversation, Chad, Josh, Melissa, and Corry talk through the mindset and thought process behind The Business Reboot and how it can help revitalize women's approach to business. Join us for a fun, insightful look into how to launch your dreams through your business. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Melissa and Corry and their podcast on www.businessrebootforcreatives.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Corry Frazier @corryfrazierphotography Melissa Pepin @lifewithmelissapepin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit

As business owners, we all face times in our business when it needs to be revitalized. It's going good but it has turned to drudgery, we don't really enjoy it or what it has done to our lives, and we maybe even wish we could just get out. At The BRIMM, Sallie Holder and her team are here to teach female entrepreneurs how to go 'Beyond Rock Middle,' and in today's episode, we talk briefly about the nine strategies Sallie uses to coach business owners from rock middle into Success - a business that gives them the life they want. Join Chad, Josh, and Sallie as they cover the nine strategies, they talk about finding long-term growth in the things that are "less productive," and how to change the outcome of your business. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. Don't forget to get your tickets for the Stronger Business Summit on October 13th, 2022! See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: “[book or resource title, hyperlinked to Amazon Affiliate account],” by [author] Find out more about Sallie Holder on growwiththebrimm.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Sallie Holder and The Brimm @the_brimm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/BeyondRockMiddleMovement

Would you say that you understand the timing of your industry? Do you continuously work to improve the quality of your product? Or do you wait until you've fully developed an idea before you can act on it? Today Chad and Josh interview Chris Krimitsos, founder of the international podcasting event Podfest Expo and successful serial entrepreneur. Join us to hear the difference between an entrepreneur and a business builder, how to remove friction from your product experience, how to start ugly, and so much more! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast, and don't forget to get your tickets for the 2023 Stronger Business Summit on October 13th at strongerbusiness.com! Resources: “Start Ugly,” by Chris Krimitsos Find out more about Chris Krimitsos on his website, chriskrimitsos.com, and get tickets for Podfest Expo at podfestexpo.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Chris Krimitsos @chriskrimitsos Podfest Expo @podfestexpo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podfestexpo https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/chriskrimitsos

We're back with another throwback episode! Enjoy this session from our special keynote speaker at the 2021 Stronger Business Summit, Ryan Serhant, as he shares about Big Money Energy. Ryan is one of the most successful and well-known real estate brokers in the world. After a decade leading one of New York City’s top-ranked real estate teams, he founded SERHANT., the first brokerage designed for the marketplace of tomorrow. In addition, Ryan is an entrepreneur, producer, public speaker, bestselling author, and star of multiple TV shows. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Ryan Serhant on ryanserhant.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Ryan Serhant @ryanserhant Serhant. @serhant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/RyanSerhantOfficial

Jesse’s resume is constantly being updated as he is continually raising the bar and adding to his LIFE RESUME. He is a NY times best selling author, was co-founder of Marquis Jets (largest private jet card company in the world) and sold to Berkshire Hathaway, was a partner in Zico Coconut Water and sold to Coca-Cola, founder of The 100 Mile Group, co-owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, Emmy award-winning songwriter, endurance athlete, father, and husband of Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx. Jesse will electrify you and inspire you to approach life with a new level of strength and mental toughness. In 2020, Jesse Itzler rocked the first ever Stronger Business Summit stage. Now, we're re-releasing that talk again, just in time for the 3rd annual Summit in a few short weeks. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. And if you haven't already, now's the perfect time to purchase your ticket for the 2022 Stronger Business Summit! Visit us online at strongerbusiness.com to get your ticket today! See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Jesse Itzler on jesseitzler.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Jesse Itzler @jesseitzler Build Your Life Resume @buildyourliferesume Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/jesse.itzler

From finding disillusionment in fashion journalism to ending up working the phones at a personal injury law firm, Katie Jacobs' career did not go the way that she intended. But when she landed on the idea of opening a boutique, it launched her on the path to innovation and listening to her gut; even if it meant going against the norm. In this conversation with Katie, Chad and Josh hear all about the ideas that drive Cheeky Peach, from brand new and fresh practices to the building blocks that have made it the success it is today. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. And be sure to grab your tickets for the 2022 Stronger Business Summit at strongerbusiness.com to hear from Katie live and in person! See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Katie Jacobs on the Cheeky Peach social media or at shopcheekypeach.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Katie Jacobs @kjxcp Cheeky Peach @cheekypeach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/cheekypeach

Jesse Cole obsesses over one thing: to create the greatest show possible and to create fans. And he built the foundations of his baseball experience, BananaBall, on a fans-first experience. Committing to this vision and journey brought the Savannah Bananas from over a million dollars in debt to launching a new ESPN+ limited series and exploding into the spotlight of the nation. In this epic conversation with Chad, Josh, and Jesse Cole, we hear the backstory of the Bananas, the fuel for Jesse's fire, and the big vision they're pursuing. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: “How to Be Like Walt,” by Pat Williams Find out more about Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas on thesavannahbananas.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Jesse Cole @yellowtuxjesse The Savannah Bananas @thesavbananas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/TheSavBananas

"I just want to appeal to everyone!" "My ideal customer is anyone who likes the content!" Two things you may have heard (or said) about someone's product, content, or overall offering. In this episode our special guest challenges that perspective, based on his own experience, and why going "small audience" and "niche" is exactly what you want to succeed, particularly in the context of finding your podcast niche. Today Chad and Josh are joined by Larry Roberts, podcasting expert, recently named to Podcast Magazine's "40 Over 40" list, and host of the successful show, "You're the Boss." If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Visit Larry Roberts on meetlarryroberts.com and mention the Stronger Business Podcast to claim this episode's special offer of a podcast audit for $99 and check out his podcast, You're The Boss! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Larry Roberts @thelarryroberts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/readilyrandom

We've all had that Tiger King moment, "How am I going to financially recover from this?" And today's guest is no stranger to that feeling. But he's also not afraid of it. In this conversation with Cody Askins, successful insurance agent, speaker, and founder of the 8% Nation conference; Chad and Josh talk through some of the ways that Cody has leaned into his creativity, commitment, and desire to win to make a successful and epic insurance conference unlike any in his industry. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. Don't forget to head over to our website to get your ticket for the 2022 Stronger Business Summit! See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Cody Askins and the 8% Nation conference on 8percentnation.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Cody Askins @cody.askins 8% Nation @8percentnation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/8PercentNation

Whenever you're developing a project, business, or idea, spending the time to learn from the examples set by other successful people will give you inspiration to think outside the box in your own business. And sometimes, you realize through the process that you're not creating what you thought you were. So how can you shift your mindset to build the business you want? In this episode with Chad and Josh, we hear Chad's raving review of The Brimm Retreat (hosted by Summit speaker and former podcast guest Sallie Holder) and all the growth and ideas it inspired for the Stronger Business brand. We can't wait to share these takeaways with you and to hear your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about The Brimm Retreat on growwiththebrimm.com! Mentioned in this episode: Stronger Business Podcast episode 5 with Chad Collins and Stronger Business Podcast episode 64 with Sallie Holder! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/BeyondRockMiddleMovement

People want to have a great experience and to know that you're the type of company that cares. So how can you create those lasting relationships and experience-driven connections with your audience and potential clients? How do you stand out in a world of digital marketers all shouting their own message? In this conversation with the Dadpreneur himself, Alex Oliveira, Chad and Josh explore the differences between digital marketing and connecting with your audience, how to leverage and develop existing relationships, and the things you may be overlooking in your marketing strategy. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Alex Oliveira on dadpreneur.co or check out his podcast, The Dadpreneur Show! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Dadpreneur @dad_preneur_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/go.dadpreneur

You've heard us talk many times in the past about the relationship between a Traction Visionary and their Integrator, but how can you know if you're meant to be one or the other? How can you discover your strengths and lean into the ways you can make your business great, while taking yourself out of the areas where your weaknesses hold you back? In this episode, Chad, Josh, and Brittany Thoms discuss the ways our strengths, be they visioneering, executing, or people-relating, can fuel your business growth and how you can get better Traction with turning your ideas into actions. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: If you're not familiar with the Clifton StrengthsFinder, read more about it or take the test here! And don't forget about our drawing to give away a free StrengthsFinder assessment, find out details about how you can enter on our Instagram! Learn more about Brittany Thoms on seesparkgo.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo BrittanyThoms @brittanythoms See.Spark.Go @seesparkgo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/seesparkgo

We made it to episode *100* of the Stronger Business Podcast! There's been a few changes and a lot we learned along the way, so today we wanted to take the chance to share a few of those lessons and memories with you all. And the title isn't clickbait either. There's one way we know of to become an expert, and we talk about it today in this podcast. Check it out! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Listen to our on-the-road episode, #21 with Dana Spinola, here! Also check out episodes 48 and 74 with Vincent Pugliese, episode 30 with Hayden Crabtree, episode 87 with Jordan Schumacher, and episode 84 with Justin Rule. We would love to hear your ideas for guests and conversations you'd like to hear. You can contact us on IG via DM, via email at chad@strongerbusiness.com and josh@strongerbusiness.com, or even send a carrier pigeon to Chad at The Tax Shelter! Find us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit

Not every producer on your team will be a great leader, and not every great leader on your team will be a great producer. And some people on our team will be strong in both areas. So how do we approach identifying, developing, and empowering great leaders on our teams? How do we create opportunities for a remarkable leadership culture? In this conversation with Neil Stevens, President and CEO of Oconee State Bank, Chad and Josh discuss the mindsets needed and the potential pitfalls for growing the leadership team from within your business. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Neil Stevens and Oconee State Bank on oconeestatebank.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Neil Stevens @neil.stevens.376 Oconee State Bank @oconeestatebank Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/oconeestatebank

Last week we shared our conversation with football star Aaron Murray, now partner in The Players' Lounge NFT project. This week, Chad and Josh talk about the ways they use to assess whether or not something is a "safe risk," and how they go about acting on new ideas without a fear of massive loss. So if you've ever had a big, new idea for your business or for a new project and you've debated about whether or not the risk is worth it, this episode is for you! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about The Players' Lounge on theplayerslounge.io! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit *the views and opinions expressed in this podcast should not be taken as financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. It should only be seen as the individual's perspective on the subject at hand. You should not make any financial, investment, or other decisions based on the views expressed without first doing due diligence and consulting with a licensed financial advisor.

What is it about NFTs that has made them the new big thing for investors and businesses? Are they becoming the exclusive clubs of the future? How could you leverage digital art and NFTs for your business or investing? In this episode with former NFL Quarterback and UGA Dawg Aaron Murray, we hear the story of The Players' Lounge, an exclusive NFT club for college football fans, as well as background on how NFTs work and the exciting frontier that they provide! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Aaron Murray and the Players' Lounge on theplayerslounge.io! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Aaron Murray @aaronmurray11 The Players' Lounge @thplayerslounge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/thplayerslounge

When you're first building a business, the fastest way to grow and discover your niche is if you take on any clients you can get. But at some point as you're growing your company, you'll begin to realize which clients you want to pursue and which clients don't match the "right fit" for your developing niche. And what can you do at that point? In this conversation, Chad and Josh share how they've discovered and developed their niches and their "right fit," how they've stayed in their lane when more opportunity comes up, and how they've failed at staying in their lane and realized the value of sticking to their niche. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Stronger Business on strongerbusiness.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit

What if you could build a successful sales business without making any cold calls? A business based on relationships and referrals? Is there really an ideal fit client for every business? In this episode, Chad and Josh chat with Johnny Mac, owner of JMac's Clothiers, who built his current business this exact way, through finding clients who are the right fit and letting the relationship lead the conversation and build long term appeal. Check out the story of how Johnny founded JMac's on episode 15 of the Stronger Business Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Johnny Mac on jmacsclothiers.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Johnny Mac @johnnymccutcheon JMac's Clothiers @jmacsclothiers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/jmacsclothiers

If you're feeling burnt out in your role in your business, there may be a very simple reason. Join us as Chad and Josh share about their discoveries of the same thing for themselves. Changing fundamentals around your business is always a messy and challenging step, but restructuring your operating systems and the language you use around company processes and procedures is hugely important for your business growth. In this episode, Chad and Josh discuss how they've implemented the Traction EOS into their businesses and the impact that decision has had on growth, on communication, and on clarity. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business,” by Gino Wickman Find out more about Laura Whitaker on laurahopewhitaker.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit

There comes a point in every business when there's a transition that needs to occur in order for the business to grow. When it happens, the leader, the founder, or the original entrepreneur frequently finds themself at a point where they are tired, burnt out, and just plain incapable of handling all the things that need to happen on a daily or weekly basis. That's where this conversation comes into play. Laura Hope Whitaker, the CEO and Visionary of ESP, Inc came back from her sabbatical ready to make some big changes. And so she found herself an Integrator (from someone right inside her company) and started the journey to restructuring the leadership of ESP! In this conversation, Josh, Chad, and Laura discuss the efficacy of having a visionary and integrator to share the leadership of a company, as well as some of the challenges and struggles of making such a huge change. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: “Rocketfuel,” by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters Find out more about Laura Hope Whitaker on laurahopewhitaker.com or espyouandme.org! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Laura Hope Whitaker @laurahopewhitaker ESP, Inc @esp_inc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/LauraHWhitaker

Last week we had a conversation with Lars Hedenborg about creating the life you want and incorporating your business into that life. And this week, we're talking about the primary building block of that concept - vision for what you want your life to be. A business built toward a vision for your future is a powerful thing! In this episode Chad and Josh discuss how they've honed and redefined the vision they've had for their lives and how each clarifying moment has changed their businesses and the way they do business. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Lars Hedenborg on realestatebschool.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit

"Priorities are what we do, everything else is just talk." If you started your business or are thinking about starting a business because you want to build a lifestyle for yourself, you've come to the right place. Lars Hedenborg, by applying the principles taught in "The E-Myth Revisited," revolutionized his real estate business to build it into something that would work even when he wasn't there. And now he's teaching others to do the same thing! But these principles aren't just limited to real estate! In this episode, Lars, Chad, and Josh discuss the things we must do and change and become to create the business- and the life- that we want! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: “The E-Myth Revisited,” by Michael E. Gerber Find out more about Lars Hedenborg on realestatebschool.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Lars Hedenborg @larshedenborg Real Estate B School @realestate.b.school Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateBSchool

How much has the landscape of leadership shifted over the past three, five, and ten years? What changes as we introduce new generations into the workforce, as more established generations retire or move into new roles and areas of focus? And how can we manage people when even the word "manager" elicits an unpleasant reaction from many people? Back from the Stronger Business Summit 2021, Dr. Melissa Furman shares her expertise and research on managing your team in the shifting work environment of the new generation of workforce, Gen Z. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Dr. Melissa Furman on unlockcareerpotential.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit

How much of an impact does SEO have on the web footprint of your business? If you're struggling to understand SEO, trying to solve issues with poor discoverability, or even exploring a potential new area of growth for yourself or your business, this conversation with Bobby Holland is the tool you need to get a handle on all the basics of SEO and have a starting point that will get you heading in the right direction. Chad and Josh asked Bobby lots of clarifying questions, but if you leave this episode wanting more, you can check out Bobby's podcast "SEO Secrets!" We can't wait for you to hear part two of last week's conversation with Bobby Holland! And if you haven't listened to the part 1 episode we aired last week, From Unemployable to Self Employed, start there and come back to part 2! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Bobby Holland on bippermedia.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Bobby Holland @bobbyholland1 Bipper Media @bippermedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/bippermedia

Today we have a throwback episode for you, Entrepreneur Adventure style! What do you get when you combine an unemployable ex-military operative with a craving to be challenged and a willingness to dive headfirst into the unknown? Find out in part 1 of this conversation with Bobby Holland of Bipper Media, where we hear about Bobby's Entrepreneur Adventure - all the way from Special Ops to Walmart Distribution to SEO Superstar. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you get notified next week when we launch PART 2 of this incredible story. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Bobby Holland on bippermedia.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Josh Melton @strongerjosh Chad Brown @serialcfo Bobby Holland @bobbyholland1 Bipper Media @bippermedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/bippermedia

How has the new wave of remote-work affected your business culture? Does your team struggle to stay connected and communicating or do you feel like your company culture has gone fully out of your control? In this episode, Jordan Schumacher shares with Chad and Josh how he and his business partner launched and grew their company Thought Leader with a remote staff through the opportunities presented by Tedx Talks' switch from in person to virtual. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Jordan Schumacher and this week's special offer on thought-leader.com/training! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Jordan Schumacher @jordanschumach Thought Leader @thoughtleader_official Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Chad Brown @serialcfo Josh Melton @strongerjosh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtLeaderOfficial

When faced with the idea of doing "Sales," most people throw their hands up and back away. But what many of these people don't realize is that they use a version of sales skills every day in many different areas and that they can apply to every area of their life. In this episode, Macy and Kat explain how to change your mindset and perspective on sales from a pushy, uncomfortable interaction into a conversational guide helping people to make a buying decision! Their company The Guide Culture helps people understand how to learn and apply sales skills in their everyday life. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a friend! We always love to hear about how our conversations have impacted you in a positive way. See you next week on the Stronger Business Podcast! Resources: Find out more about Kat and Macy on guideculture.co, and sign up for The Guide Culture using the code Ilovesales for some great savings! Follow us on social media! Instagram: Stronger Business: @strongerbusiness Chad Brown @serialcfo Josh Melton @strongerjosh Macy McNeely @macymcneely Kathryn Shubert @kathrynmshubert The Guide Culture @theguideculture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongerbusinesssummit https://www.facebook.com/theguideculture