The Cheap Seats

As 2024 comes to an end, Brigid and Ty press "record" for the last time. Reflecting back on 2.5 years of growth and experiences, they remember their humble beginnings and talk about what the future holds. To everyone who has tuned in or was a guest on the show, THANK YOU. We loved growing and evolving with you. We look forward to this next chapter of our lives with great hope and excitement. We encourage you to go out in the world, take chances, invest in yourself, and make something great of your life. We'll see you at the top!

Wills joins us after spending the last 7 months out on the road managing 150 "summer" pest control D2D sales reps in multiple markets. We discuss finding purpose, adding value to his industry, training the younger generation, staying inspired, and keeping focused on the bigger picture of it all. Tune in for some great content!

Tim Oyler is a retired entrepreneur who recently sold his HVAC, insulation, and sealant businesses to a private equity firm in 2022 for over 50 million dollars. In our conversation, we explore Tim's surprising exit from the business, the freedom he's enjoying in retirement, and how he's filling his time now. He shares his journey of building the company from the ground up, beginning with energy rebates and insulation during the 2009 housing crisis. Tim discusses the process of scaling the business, acquiring smaller firms, and the key decisions that contributed to his overall success. He emphasizes that his strong business ethics played a crucial role in achieving his financial goals. Tune in for a great story!

First off, Chad is a loving husband, a father to 6 amazing kids, and a total sports fanatic. He's also a computer wizard who happens to be the CEO of HEROIC, a next-generation cybersecurity company that protects and mitigates online cyber threats from hackers and malware. With the recent spawn of Artificial Intelligence, he talks about the importance of protecting your digital footprint. He also shares valuable insights on pushing through adversity and using failures to build back better in the future. Tune in!

We give a quick little shakedown about what's new in our lives! Tune in.

From securing last minute crowd funding, maxing out stacks of credit cards, and renting out spin bikes to clients during COVID, Megan and Richmond discuss how going "all in" with Mcycle led to a true American success story.

Michael McHenry (Founder/CEO of The McHenry Group) joins the pod in studio. From selling chocolates in elementary school, to professional bowling, to being on the founding team of Costa Vida at just 19 years old, we dive into his life as a serial businessman. We discuss the importance of building recognizable brands and instilling a strong culture within those brands. He pours it all out in this one. Tune in!

From her apartment living room to over 20 locations nationwide, Rachel has grown her marketing agency into a household name in the restaurant and hospitality industry. She highlights the important of failing forward, and never giving up.

Dallas Offill, the CEO/Owner of Happi Roofing, joins the pod. He went from being a 16-year old homeless high school dropout, to running a 7-figure roof restoration business in the state of Utah in his mid-20s. He's an all around adventure seeker, who has 500+ skydives and BASE jumps under his belt. 11 countries visited. Avid Bass fisherman. Hustler. Entrepreneur. Tune in!

Brigid gives 5. Ty gives 5. Rapid fire. Will be helpful to those business owners just getting started!

Chase (financial advisor with STCU) joins us on the pod to talk investing and money management. He shares some tips on how to set yourself up for financial success in the future. Tune in!

Brigid and Ty open up on mental health and the importance of taking care of the brain just as much as the body. Tune in.

Everyone struggles with this mental hurdle. We discuss our experiences and how it affects business.

We discuss the good times, the bad times, and everything in between. Building a business is not all sunshine and rainbows, but we promise it'll be worth it!

A quick episode where Brigid breaks down how to effectively calculate and communicate the value of your product or service to your customers.

Is going back to school to get your Master's in Business Administration degree worth the investment? Tune in and get Brigid's take on it.

In this episode, Brigid and Ty officially launch Season 3. Marathon training, snowbirding in Arizona, business check-ins, and the outline for Season 3 is discussed.

Ty and Brigid look back at the year and discuss wins, pivots, changes, and challenges. Tune in for 2022's final episode!

Bella Lee, the owner and founder of MILKSTAIN APPAREL, joins the pod. From a fun COVID-lockdown clothing idea to a now thriving operation, she talks about her young journey through entrepreneurship. Tune in!

Darren Hansen joins us from Pocatello, ID, to talk about the origins of his performance training center, Hansen Athletics. From a small garage gym at his house to a now bustling 10,000 sq. ft. training facility, we discuss how sustainable growth takes time and consistency. Tune in!

Serial entrepreneur Josh Rosenthal joins the pod and talks networking, being unemployable, taking risks, understanding the numbers, and more. Tune in!

Trevor Austin and Alex Yerges (Pacific Call Co.), join the pod to talk about their decade long journey to the top of the waterfowl calling industry. We discuss their humble beginnings, first prototypes, patient wives, successes, failures, and everything in between. Tune in.

Jason joins us from the Lone Star State. From managing Twitter accounts while playing Division 1 baseball, to taking over a successful concrete business at just 25 years old, he brings his blue collar business background to the pod. Tune in!

Krista Redpath joins us for the pod. This determined mom of two teen boys wears ALL the hats. From running a high-end luxury packaging and gifting business with clients like Yamaha and Jack Daniels, to hitting the radio waves to talk Big Sky Hoops, Krista exemplifies what it means to be a well-rounded business woman. Check it out!

Brigid and Ty discuss her decision of quitting her 9-5, "burning the ships", and going all in on herself and her businesses. We briefly cover what ventures she's chasing next, including wedding photography and Google Ads consulting. We talk emotions and how those closest to her supported her taking a leap of faith in her entrepreneurial career. Tune in.

FILMORE joins the pod from backstage on his tour bus in Somewhere, USA. Gus Chancy (Season 1 Episode 3) rejoins as well. They talk about the business behind country music, touring with PITBULL on the Cant' Stop Us Now Tour, drawing motivation from the haters, and discussing where the boys at Victory Entertainment are headed in the coming months. Tune in for some crazy good content.

Chantel (Season 1, Episode 4) rejoins the show to start Season 2. She opens up about her recent divorce and how she used that negative experience to power forward in life and in business. Tune in for some TEA.

At just 26 years young, Kyle Jones joins us on the pod. From dropshipping hoverboards and slinging wine stands out of his college dorm room, to operating a very successful trout pond maintenance business, he takes us through his budding entrepreneurship journey. Tune in!

Megan Harrington, a Montana girl who dared to dream as big as the state she was from, joins the pod. She shares her story of packing it all up, "burning the ships", leaving her 9-5, and chasing her dreams down to LA to become an aspiring film producer in Hollywood. She exemplifies the mantra of "it's not too late" when deciding to change careers and alter the trajectory of your life. Tune in!

An idea born during the COVID pandemic and inspired by wine night, Rachel and Kayla share their creative plant wall art business with us. Tune in!

Brigid and Ty recap their week. Then two young and hungry business-savvy guests join the pod. Despite only being 25 and 26 years old, Brandon and Jess are a power couple who emphasize the importance of having multiple streams of income. Listen to their stories and take away some solid advice from two great entrepreneurs operating out of Bozeman, Montana.

Brigid and Ty recap their week. Jake Konen then joins the pod and shares his story on building a life insurance empire under the Family First Life umbrella. From recruiting agents, training employees, and failing forward, he talks about the importance of moving fast and breaking things. We then wrap up with some comedy as we get his take on this week's "Would You Rather".

This week's episode covers all things Real Estate. Brigid and Ty have two very successful realtors on the pod from the Spokane, WA market. They discuss what it takes to be top producers in a competitive industry. Housing booms, Airbnbs, rental properties, common misconceptions in lending, hard money loans, you name it! Press play, take notes, and then TAKE ACTION!

Ty and Brigid discuss dealing with crazy schedules, time management, and how to deal with stress. Then they fire off some questions at each other in this short Memorial Day edition episode.

From skydiving in Hawaii to upcoming content days, Brigid and Ty briefly look back at their week to highlight "wins". From her struggles to her triumphs, Sam then joins us and gives everyone a glimpse into her zig-zagging journey through the challenging world of business. Fortune favors the bold. Tune in to hear her inspiring story.

Where do we start?? Just press play and be amazed. Chantel's drive to thrive in the bridal dress/ultra-fine women's wear industry is UNMATCHED.

Gus Chancy takes us on his journey to Nashville to chase his dreams in the music entertainment industry.

Will Noce and Cam Millstone join us from BE GREAT Co., a helath, wealth, and fitness lifestyle brand that encourages everyone to take actionable steps to achieving their goals and be the best version of themselves. You can be good, or you can BE GREAT.

Ty and Brigid introduce themselves as the the hosts of The Cheap Seats. They'll be giving you a quick intro into who they are and why they created the show. They dive into a quick overview of their experiences and why you will love the pod. See you at the top!