Tycoons of Small Biz shines the spotlight on the true backbone of the American economy: the owners, founders and CEOs of small businesses. Join co-hosts, Austin Peterson and Landon Mance, as they meet with featured tycoons who share their wisdom, experience, fears and success of growing their businesses. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business veteran, you'll come away with new insight, inspiration and good stories to help you get through your day.
Opportunities are Everywhere E144 Brian Sather joined Tycoons to discuss his experience in production and entrepreneurship. He discussed his desire to being a part of defining the industry. Brian also talked about some of the choices he made during the pandemic and how he had to make changes to his business. Tune in to hear […] The post Opportunities are Everywhere E144 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Passion is Not a Plan E143 Join us as we welcome Joe Cherluck to Tycoons. Joe shared a ton of knowledge on how to grow your business and what worked for him in the manufacturing industry. One of Joe’s key takeaways was understanding that the old adage, “if you want something done right, you have […] The post Passion is Not a Plan E143 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Are You In the Dark? E142 Ismael Navarro joined Tycoons to talk about cybersecurity and some of the things you can do to stay safe on the web. He discussed what to avoid and what to do when being online both personally and professionally. Tune in to hear Ismael talk about the dark web, email […] The post Are You In the Dark? E142 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
What’s Your Number? E141 Eric Crews joined Tycoons to talk about what is important about the journey of growing your business all the way to retirement. One of the biggest things he recommends is that you know your number. What number are you aiming for to grow your business and eventually retire? Tune in to […] The post What’s Your Number? E141 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Sink or Swim E140 Keith Baldwin joined Tycoons to talk about his journey from dropping out of college to work, moving his way up in the company, buying the company, and the struggles of running the business through the pandemic. Tune in to hear Keith talk about how he has adapted to the various roadblocks […] The post Sink or Swim E140 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Creative Planning E139 Joy Lynskey joined Tycoons to share about her unique journey in starting her interior design business, Jewel Toned Interiors. Joy spoke about the challenges of starting a business and raising a family. She also shared about finding a business partner several years after she started the business. Tune in to hear Joy […] The post Creative Planning E139 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Future Sight EP 138 Austin Peterson and Landon Mance, owners of Backbone Planning Partners, joined to talk about the importance of planning for the future and retirement when owning or leading a small business. They spoke about having an exit strategy and what steps you can take to help ensure that your business is taken […] The post Future Sight EP 138 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Finding Authenticity E137 Linda Fanaras joined Tycoons and gave insight into the world of branding and marketing. She talked about the importance of authenticity, don't force something that doesn't fit. She touched on professionalism and making sure you don't cut corners on what's important. Tune in to hear Linda share about finding the "white space" […] The post Finding Authenticity E137 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
No Expiration Date E136 Scott Crossen joined Tycoons and really opened up about some of the challenges that business owners face and what he did to overcome them. Scott talks about experiencing growth even in a market that may seems like society has outgrown. His company is always searching and learning new ways to provide […] The post No Expiration Date E136 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Starting Small E135 Todd Asmuth joined Tycoons to share some insights on his experiences in working with startups, especially a nuclear fusion startup. He also talks about making sure you start small, become good at the small things, then work your way up to bigger things. Tune in to hear Todd's thoughts on starting from […] The post Starting Small E135 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Problem Solving E134 Tyler Robertson joined Tycoons to share some great insight from lessons he's learned as a small business owner. He started in his garage with only a thousand dollars and boot strapped his way upward. His vision started a solution to a problem and has grown to over $70 million in annual revenue. […] The post Problem Solving E134 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
A Story of Hustle E133 Tiffany Stovall started out as a consultant with Kansas Manufacturing Solutions in 2010. Now as President and CEO, Tiffany is a vocal advocate for Kansas manufacturers. She has an intimate knowledge of the manufacturing world and the struggles it has seen in recent years. Tune in to hear about how […] The post A Story of Hustle E133 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Plan for Success E132 Gary Hutchison worked his way up the corporate ladder before fulfilling his dream of owning his own business. He bought SSI Manufacturing in 2007 and throughout his years of experience he has learned the importance of having the right team and support system. He has also learned the importance of effective […] The post Plan for Success E132 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Moving Up E131 Dustin Carreon spent his early years learning just how hard life could be. After joining his father's one-person operation scrap business, he had a dream to grow and make something bigger. He took that vision and made it something real. He learned the value of his time and the importance of delegating […] The post Moving Up E131 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Living the American Dream E130 Gene Leyzarovich spent the last 30 years chasing the American Dream. He joined the Tycoons to talk about the journey from Moscow, Russia refugee to Pittsburgh, PA business owner. Gene talks about how having a plan is imperative, and that what you put into a business is so much more […] The post Living the American Dream E130 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Giving Power Back to Small Business E129 Paul Mulhern joined the Tycoons to talk about how he is working to put power back into the hands of business owners. From the very beginning you can tell that Paul's buzzword is "free" and he strives to do everything he can for small business owners. His company, […] The post Giving Power Back to Small Business E129 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Leadership Lessons E128 Tycoons welcomed Brynn Scarborough, President and CEO of JK Products and Services to the show. Brynn opened our ears up after sharing her path to success. CEO was not something she ventured out to achieve yet it happened and worked out to everyone's benefit! Brynn's honesty allows us to relate to similar […] The post Leadership Lessons E128 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
A Guided Path E127 Tycoons welcome Charlie Rick, Founder and Owner of Charlie Rick LLC. From the start of the show during introductions you get a great understanding of why Charlie has been so successful. The number of companies Charlie has proves how driven he is! Charlie's tough past has influenced his passion towards leadership […] The post A Guided Path E127 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
The Road Less Traveled E126 Matt Roberts joined the Tycoons and opened up about the rollercoaster of his career and the lessons he’s learned along the way. You can hear the passion in Matt’s story for what he does and the community he supports. Sherrill Manufacturing is positioned as the only true American flatware maker […] The post The Road Less Traveled E126 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Building a Future E125 Georgie Marquez joined Tycoons and delivered a structurally sound podcast. It's obvious after hearing her story and her successes why they are such a sought after Architectural company! Georgie emphasizes the importance of Architects designing safer, healthier spaces. It's always a great learning lesson hearing what entrepreneurs wish they knew then […] The post Building a Future E125 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Design On The Mind! E124 Tycoons welcomed Sarah Walker, Principal Designer and Founder of Nuance Interior Design Showroom to the show. Sarah's background and where she was raised is intriguing enough let alone her business ethics and success story! Sarah explains how her business degree and tech saavy skills have led her design company to […] The post Design On The Mind! E124 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Jumping Into NonProfit! E123 Steven Nisbet, Veteran Entrepreneur, President and Co-Founder of Shields and Stripes shared his traumatic, life altering experiences with guests and explained how his life changed. His background paved the way for his future of helping others and bettering the care for service members. Service members all over the world are risking […] The post Jumping Into NonProfit! E123 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Falling In Love All Over Again…With Your Business E122 Bryan Clayton, CEO of GreenPal joins Tycoons again for another episode. Bryan's passion for success is heard loud and clear on today's episode. You'll want to grab a pen and paper to jot down all the information Bryan throws at you. Bryan and Austin talk about […] The post Falling In Love All Over Again…With Your Business E122 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Living The Dream E121 Franco Albarran, Principal Architect at Albarran Architecture + Construction, engages listeners as he starts off the show sharing that he is one of 10 siblings and comes from a family with over 40 grandchildren. Franco comes from a family of Jewelers and was taught a lot about business ownership and leadership. […] The post Living The Dream E121 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Riches Are In The Niches E120 Patrick Lange, Business Broker at Business Modification Group joined Tycoons to talk about his successful career in selling businesses. He specializes in selling HVAC businesses under 10 million. Patrick educates us about the importance of having a niche and not trying to do all and be all, but direct […] The post Riches Are In The Niches E120 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Invest in People E119 Travis Turner joined Tycoons to talk about the world of real estate investing and how the real upside is in investing in people. Travis comes from a family of entrepreneurs, so he's always had the desire to be a business owner. Even with the risks involved, he never wanted to wonder […] The post Invest in People E119 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Pick Your Hard E118 Jamie Maldonado, Founder of JAM Design Studio LLC opens up to listeners about her upbringing as a daughter of missionaries and the challenges she overcame at a young age that have proven to be influential in her success. Jamie stands out amongst her competitors with her experience in every aspect of […] The post Pick Your Hard E118 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
The Down and Dirty of Cookies E117 Bennett Maxwell of Dirty Dough Cookies joined Tycoons to talk about the down and dirty of the cookie business. Dirty Dough has its own unique process that embraces the imperfect cookie and truly represents the concept that life is messy, but it's meant to be enjoyed. This message […] The post The Down and Dirty of Cookies E117 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Know Your Avatar E116 The Tycoons welcomed fellow veteran podcaster, Tersh Blissett, to the show. The conversation was full of valuable life and business advice. Tersh is an advocate for creating that "wow" factor in customer service which has contributed significantly to his success. He restructured his business model to go from low margin, high […] The post Know Your Avatar E116 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Most Valuable Player E115 The Tycoons welcomed Rod Watson, National Director at Aston Rose. Get to know Rod as he opens up about his athletic background and how it paved the path for his success in real estate. His dedication on the court carried through into his career proving to be a layup with luxury […] The post Most Valuable Player E115 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Drive More Enterprise Value E114 The Tycoons welcomed Chase Birky, CEO of Dark Horse CPAs to the show. After a few existential crises early on in his career, Chase developed the idea of the Dark Horse platform. Chase is breaking the mold of a typical CPA firm and is offering an unparalleled service. The platform […] The post Drive More Enterprise Value E114 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Educate Emotional Intelligence E113 The Tycoons welcomed Anthony Weinkopff, Director and Co-Founder of Embrace Tutoring and Educational Services to the show. Anthony is an experienced educator, activist, and entrepreneur, most notably acting as the Director and Co Founder of Embrace Tutoring and Educational Services. Education has come to the forefront and more and more businesses […] The post Educate Emotional Intelligence E113 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Guaranteed Service, Quality, Schedule, and Creativity E112 The Tycoons welcomed Robert Ancill, CEO of TNI Design, to the show. Robert's story is a true testament to being adaptable to change. One of his favorite quotes is by Richard Branson, "If someone offers you a job, take it and figure it out later." He likes the […] The post Guaranteed Service, Quality, Schedule, and Creativity E112 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Who Knows You Best? E111 Tycoons welcomes special guest, Tony Nguyen owner of Nandco Construction. Tycoons digs deep into how Nandco Constuction was built and what their focus and mission is as a whole company including the foundation of the employees. Tune in to hear what drove Tony to develop Nandco Construction. Tony is a […] The post Who Knows You Best? E111 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Take the Opportunity E110 The Tycoons welcomed Joe Serrano, CEO and Executive Director of TentMakers Inc, to the show. Joe was an inspirational guest and is working to make a difference in this world. From humble beginnings to joining the Marines, he learned to take an opportunity if it is presented. He credits his time […] The post Take the Opportunity E110 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Quality Over Quantity E109 Austin and Landon welcome guest Rick Parrilla owner of Silverado Custom Door & Window. Silverado Custom Door & Window’s specialty is handcrafting custom, oversized, exterior, solid wood doors. They also provide custom wood windows and the latest in hardware trends. Working with architects, designers and contractors they achieve the exquisite workmanship […] The post Quality Over Quantity E109 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Making Up For Lost Time E108 In this episode of Tycoons, Austin and Landon welcome back their 1st show guests, Josh and Joel Zolin, CEO and CFO of Windy City Equipment. As former guests of Tycoons, Josh and Joel reflected on their father and son relationship and how it has impacted their relationship and the […] The post Making Up For Lost Time E108 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Transferrable Skills E107 In this episode of Tycoons, John talks about his experience transitioning from a career in the Air Force, to getting his executive MBA, to acquiring a small business. The leadership training in the military gave him the confidence to get into a business he had no experience in. John knew how to […] The post Transferrable Skills E107 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Sacrificing for Success E106 In this episode of Tycoons, Todd Delano and Breck Rice joins the show to talk about ServRx, Inc. From taking a drastic pay cut and giving up what they both once knew as "everyday" life, Todd and Breck did what most entrepreneurs do, they sacrificed for success. Meet two very humble […] The post Sacrificing for Success E106 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Silent Salesmen E105 In this episode of Tycoons, Brad Leavitt joins the show to talk about A Finer Touch Construction (AFT Construction). Brad not only talks about building custom homes, he shares with us the importance of building up your social media platform for your business and explains why that has helped pave the way […] The post Silent Salesmen E105 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Customer Service is Meaningless, Customer Loyalty is Value E104 In this episode of Tycoons, Todd Ludlow joins the show to talk about Chenoa Fund. Todd takes us back to 2006 and helps us visualize how and why the concept of Chenoa Fund came about and the positive impact it has on homeowners today. Austin, Landon […] The post Customer Service is Meaningless, Customer Loyalty is Value E104 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Focus on the Fun E103 In this episode of Tycoons, Jason Richardson joins the show to talk about experiencing and managing rapid growth. Jason does not come from a retail background, but he and his wife decided to go "all in" and just five years after starting, already broke 8 figures in revenue. Bad Birdie […] The post Focus on the Fun E103 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.