I'm Chad Murray, certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, locations in multiple states, runs millions of dollars– and best of all I do not run the day-to-day operations. I coach
Silence Is Where the Money Is – 4 Sales Stories That Prove ItMost salespeople are afraid of silence. They rush to fill the gap… and kill the deal. In this video, I'm sharing 4 real-life sales stories where silence either made the sale—or cost someone thousands.You'll learn:How silence creates buying pressure (without being pushy)The critical mistake sales reps make when they talk too muchWhat to do after you drop your price or proposalWhy the best closers let silence do the heavy liftingIf you sell in home services—or lead a team that does—this will sharpen how you close deals starting today.
Welcome to Operation Entrepreneur Freedom — the podcast that helps home service business owners design a business that runs (and grows) without them.In this episode, host Chad Murray reveals why most service businesses stall at $1-2M and what you can do to break through fast. Spoiler: It starts with sales — but not in the way you're used to.You'll learn:Why your current salespeople are holding you backHow separating sales from production unlocks scalable growthReal-life stories from McDonald's, Rolls-Royce, Airbnb, and moreHow Chad replaced his top salesperson and grew 70% in one monthWhy mindset and belief are more powerful than your current processHow to document and train a repeatable sales process that scalesWhether you're a window washer, painter, plumber, or cleaning service — this episode will help you rethink how sales should work in a 7-figure business.
In this episode of Operation Entrepreneur Freedom, Chad sits down with sales legend Curt Tueffert, a seasoned pro who's trained and managed sales teams pushing past $100 million in revenue. This no-fluff conversation is packed with real-world strategies for service business owners who are ready to build a true sales machine—and finally step out of the chaos.From building trust-based sales processes, to turning techs into closers (and when not to), to creating systems that sharpen your team like a Kobe Bryant morning workout… this is the masterclass on sales leadership every $1M+ service business owner needs.
In this episode, we dive into the brutal truth: your marketing stinks because you're too cheap to play with the big boys. Stop whining about bad leads and start learning how to fix your ad strategy.
Pay or Get Sued: How I Learned Payroll Law the Hard Way
No views May 8, 2025What happens to your business if you're gone tomorrow?In this raw and brutally honest episode, Chad Murray shares two moments he nearly died—and the two wildly different outcomes for his business. In 2006, his appendix ruptured… and his business went bankrupt. In 2021, his lungs failed from COVID… but his business hit $100K weeks without him.This is the tale of building a business that's dependent on YOU... versus one that runs without you.
This might be the rawest, realest, and most action-packed sales episode we've done in a long time.Chad Murray sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and “Call The Damn Leads” founder Drewbie Wilson, who breaks down why most businesses are leaving millions on the table—because they simply don't pick up the phone. From growing up hustling, traveling the country in an RV with his family, and building a brand that's become a movement, Drewbie brings fire from the trenches.
Re-Introduction What This Podcast Is About Small businessChat with Chad to discuss your business and you want to scale.
Welcome back to the Outside the Business Box Podcast with your host Chad Murray — business coach, speaker, and multi-million dollar service business owner.
Price Conditioning to Crush Sticker Shock in Sales | Outside the Business PodcastIn this episode of Outside the Business, I'm giving you a raw, real update on my world—what's going on with my businesses, why I'm feeling like me again, and how we just had a record week in April that beat all of last year.
Who Not How...Read my book... Operation Entrepreneur Freedom. Click the link to purchase.I have coaching spots available and a Mastermind group starting soon.Click... Chat with Chad to schedule a free session to discuss having him work with you to build a better company that doesn't have to rely on you.
This episode is about employees! Enjoy.Read my book... Operation Entrepreneur Freedom. Click the link to purchase.I have coaching spots available and a Mastermind group starting soon.Click... Chat with Chad to schedule a free session to discuss having him work with you to build a better company that doesn't have to rely on you.
The episode is about rebranding, what does that look like?I then get into sales and mindset. This is my Wednesday evening talk show Chat w/ Chad on my private Facebook group Chimney World. You don't have to be a chimney company, this episode is for any service business!
Building rapport is the hardest sales item to teach. Having a system in place to train is essential in progress to building a world class service business. Mike Fasy and Chuck Roydhouse were on tonight's episode of Chat w/ Chad.If you want to get the Chimney Closer app go to https://chimneycloser.com and click the button to schedule to purchase.
Chat w/ Chad Business Coaching LiveMicromanaging. When is it needed or is it? Book Free Discovery Call with Chad. Let us discover getting your mindset on track to winning. We will look at your systems and will come up with a plan of implementation. Numbers, we will dive into the numbers and get your numbers better discoverable for finding issues and more profits.
I was fortunate to have a few coaching clients join me on Chimney Worlds Chat w/ Chad to tell how my business coaching as helped them in their business. It was a good time discussing the systems, accountability gained, and mindset I have been able to help them all with as well as helping them all make a lot more money! Book Free Discovery Call with Chad. Let us discover getting your mindset on track to winning. We will look at your systems and will come up with a plan of implementation. Numbers, we will dive into the numbers and get your numbers better discoverable for finding issues and more profits.
In this episode I'm chatting about my return to podcasting after pausing for a few months. When owning a business things take priority to what you have to do and the past few months it was getting my home services business back on track. I discuss the system of Trusting Systems and not the employees. You can always trust a process over people because the process is the business. Once the systems are all being properly worked then you build a culture around the people. (not in the podcast)I have coaching spots available and a Mastermind group starting soon. Click... Chat with Chad to schedule a free session to discuss have him work with you to build a better company that doesn't have to rely on you.Purchase Chad's book, Operation Entrepreneur Freedom on Amazon. Learn from Chad what he had to learn the hard way, let his past make the mistakes so you don't have to make them.
Death is a part of life. It will affect us all personally and in our business.We will discuss what kills a business and what you need to do to prevent the toxic culture from thriving.Then we will be getting into what is reborn in your mindset.My new book is out, Operation Entrepreneur Freedom. Click the link to purchase.
Bill is a chimney industry speaker, consultant, and of course a business owner.We chat about the differences in business models from the scaling aspect. While our philosophy are on both spectrums we see many commonalities. My book is now published on my life story on scaling my business. Operation Entrepreneur Freedom
Ted Lasso Leadership Lessons is a list I believe you can live and lead you life and business.If you want me as a coach or have us do your marketing email...outsidethebusinessbox@gmail.com
Sales, it is a funny part of every business. Insurance but not the liability kind. Back up employees!Enjoy
Healthy and back with a Rebrand of Outside the Business Box. I have started a digital Marketing Agency with my daughter and now a second daughter is on board!We get page 1 results. I still business coach. Enjoy...
This episode I discuss where I've been, what I've learned, and where I'm going with STRESS, ANXIETIES, and GROWTH with it all.I believe this is a special episode because I think all of us Business Owners have in their own way a system of dealing with stress that is either helping or NOT helping. I discuss the system of dealing with stress and anxiety to get growth and life balance... enjoy!Want to work with me? Click my calendar link here to get a Free Chat with Chad...https://calendly.com/chad-outsidethebusinessbox/1-on-1-discovery-call-how-i-can-help-you-grow
How to give raises that you don't have to fund! Let the clients fund the employees a better life! If you are wanting to start scaling... Book to Start Scaling You Business.
Page Austin is my guest for two reasons this week, one because she has a fascinating story of being at the White House on the fateful day of 9/11 and because nobody graciously live culture more than Page. She is the real deal!If you are wanting to start scaling... Book to Start Scaling You Business.
Systems, Mindset, & Trouble is the scaling formula that I use to get business owners to operate a bigger and/or better business.If you are wanting to start scaling... Book to Start Scaling You Business.
Welcome 2.0 to Outside the Business Box Podcast.I rehashed my first podcast. If you are wanting to start scaling... Book to Start Scaling You Business.
Do Not Let Angry or Disappointment Control You and how I deal in 2022.If you are wanting to start scaling... Book to Start Scaling You Business.
Marketing talk with Steve Orandello with Hozio.If you want to talk to Steve about your marketing go to www.hozio.com If you are wanting to start scaling... Book to Start Scaling You Business.
CRM, Scripting, Bundling, Vendor RelationshipsIf you are wanting to start scaling... Book to Start Scaling You Business.
Building a Business Part 3 Advertising Training and TroubleIf you are wanting to start scaling... Book to Start Scaling You Business.
Building a Business Part 2 - Mindset and LeadershipBook to Start Scaling You Business.
Building a Business Part 1 The Power of OneWe will discuss the first steps in scaling.Book to Start Scaling You Business.
PMA Positive Mental AttitudeTransform your business... Book a Call with me.
Thriving, Stagnant, or DyingBusiness transformation starts with you.If you want to transform your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
Noise is all around us, are you listening or working on your business to adapt. If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad...https://calendly.com/chad-outsidethebusinessbox/let-s-chat-about-your-business-tips
The Power of Positivity Let's get real and make our own fortunes. This episode is about making it happen with positive mindset.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
Hire a business coach to help you navigate the business questions on when to put gas on something or let off like marketing. If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
Jonathan owns several home services companies and is co-owner of the The Huge Convention for Home Services.Https://thehugeconvention.comIf you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
Chuck and I discuss how we scaled our business and some sales talk too.Chuck owns Winston's Chimney Sweep in Manassas, VA services the Washington DC area. If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
One thing all success stories have in common is discussed in this episode.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
Tom and I discuss his venture into the chimney business which is backwards from most chimney sweeps.We also have a great business discussion on prices and intentional culture.This episode is for any business owner!If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
Firstly let me thank you for listening!Mark and I go deep into a our difference on how we hold our company accountable.Through two very different paths we came to a similar result, accountability success.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
Mindset to get the right staffing. Think labor for profit not labor as an expense.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
People, People, and more PeopleToday we discuss people. The recognition, the mindset, the emotions.Who are you and your value.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
Get going on the hard breakthrough of busting to 2 mil!If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
Dan Platta is my guest. He is an entrepreneur that happens to be a bookkeeper. He owns a few businesses with a partner in the maid and window washing realm.If you need a CFO or a bookkeeper schedule a demo with Dan to see what he can do for you. https://calendly.com/dplatta If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
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