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Lifeguard buddies turned blue-collar founders Jason & Jeremy Julio reconnect with longtime friend John Majeski—once a Manhattan finance analyst, now the force behind four thriving SERVPRO franchises across New Jersey. John breaks down the gritty first three-year slog, the culture playbook that powers his team, and the BHAG that keeps everyone rowing: “Be the #1 SERVPRO in the Northeast by 2034. You'll hear: Career 180° – ditching Wall Street for sewage back-flows and never once looking back.Buying, Not Building – why acquiring an eight-month-old franchise beat starting from scratch.The ‘World's Strongest Man' Analogy – John's trick for pushing past those brutal year-one cash-flow dips.Decentralized Command – Jocko Willink–inspired leadership that lets techs solve problems in real time.KPIs That Matter – estimate-conversion, labor spend, and the charity challenges that magnetize talent.Road to #1 – four territories in Monmouth, Bergen & Hudson Counties—and the expansion filter he uses before every new deal. Stick around for Dylan's quick CTA to Paul Giannamore's Private-Equity Masterclass playlist—before you sprint, paddle, or pedal to your own big, hairy, audacious goal. From PE Teachers to Pest Control Owners: The Julio Twins Share Their POTOMAC Experience https://youtu.be/HAx9noqsqTo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com Produced by: www.verbell.ltd Timestamps (podcast.co-ready) 00:00 – Cold-open: John on culture (“You've got a culture whether you admit it or not.”) 00:35 – The Blue-Collar Twins' welcome their “lifeguard brother” to the Buzz 01:40 – 28-year friendship recap: beach stands to boardrooms 02:30 – Finance burnout & the call to entrepreneurship 04:00 – Picking SERVPRO over Rainbow & PuroClean: brand power wins 06:00 – Mentor Larry Levy's push: “Quit, build something of your own” 08:00 – Year-one reality check: 7-day weeks, $1.5 k left in the bank 11:00 – Acquiring an eight-month-old franchise (father bails sons out) 12:00 – Fire, water, mold 101—explaining restoration to homeowners 14:00 – Delegation pains and the first full-time hires 15:30 – Sandy & other storms: moments that forced scale-ups 16:10 – Learning on the fly: history major → KPI geek 18:30 – Athletics → entrepreneurship: training, planning, grit 21:00 – Community marketing: beach clean-ups, charity paddles, Eli Manning match 22:45 – Extreme-challenge rundown: 17-mile paddle, 216-mile bike, next 100-mile ultra 27:00 – Four-franchise footprint; city-versus-suburb logistics 29:30 – Building culture: decentralized command & trust lattices 33:40 – BHAG revealed: #1 SERVPRO Northeast by 2034 38:00 – Exit philosophy: build it right and every option stays open 39:00 – Most fulfilling metric: techs who go from basement to first home 40:30 – Core KPIs: estimate conversion & labor as % of sales 41:40 – Wrap-up, Paul's Masterclass CTA & closing credits
In this episode of the Marketing 4 Business Podcast, Scott chats with Stanley Henry, founder of The Attention Seeker, former hotel GM, and unapologetically bold business leader, to unpack what it really takes to build a brand that cuts through the noise and a business culture that makes people want to stay.From running eight-figure hotels to scaling a content agency from a spare bedroom to 40 staff, Stanley shares what he's learned about leadership, storytelling, and systemising for scale. He dives into the power of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) for growing young leaders, how to build creative processes that encourage radical feedback, and why transparency, even around salaries, drives team buy-in and business performance.You'll also hear:Why Stanley believes marketing hasn't changed – but the bar for storytelling hasHow “don't be a dick, grow or die, challenge the status quo” became a core company valueThe origin and impact of Decompression Week (and why it's worth every cent)How personal branding helped fuel 50% of Stanley's business growthThe mindset behind setting a BHAG of 10 billion followers (yes, billion)Whether you're building a creative agency, leading a small business, or just want to be a better storyteller and leader, this episode is packed with bold insights, real-life lessons, and plenty of ideas to take back to your team.See below for ways to get in touch with us…Connect with Stanley on LinkedIn hereFollow the Marketing 4 Business podcast on Instagram hereFollow Digital Influence on Instagram hereConnect with Scott on LinkedIn hereEager to enhance your marketing strategy? Book in for a complimentary strategy chat with our team to discuss your marketing here.Have Fun & Take Action
We are excited to share a summary of our 2025 strategy, which builds on our work in 2024 and provides a vision through 2027 and beyond! Background Giving What We Can (GWWC) is working towards a world without preventable suffering or existential risk, where everyone is able to flourish. We do this by making giving effectively and significantly a cultural norm. Focus on pledges Based on our last impact evaluation[1], we have made our pledges – and in particular the
We are excited to share a summary of our 2025 strategy, which builds on our work in 2024 and provides a vision through 2027 and beyond! Background Giving What We Can (GWWC) is working towards a world without preventable suffering or existential risk, where everyone is able to flourish. We do this by making giving effectively and significantly a cultural norm. Focus on pledges Based on our last impact evaluation[1], we have made our pledges – and in particular the
In this episode of the Building Texas Business Podcast, I spoke with James Dieter, Chairman and CEO of Principle Health Systems. James shared his journey from orthopedic and interventional pain specialist to healthcare entrepreneur. Motivated by inefficiencies he witnessed firsthand, he created a more efficient healthcare model focused on mobile diagnostic services. Principle Health Systems has now conducted over 3.2 million mobile lab tests in 2024, demonstrating the success of his patient-centered approach. James opened up about leadership challenges and the importance of self-awareness when managing strengths and weaknesses as a CEO. By redefining Principle Health's mission, vision, and core values, his team created a unified direction that improved employee satisfaction and strengthened company identity. His insights on strategic partnerships showed how the right team can transform an organization. We explored their innovative "daily DON" program, an AI tool that helps Directors of Nursing prioritize patient care in long-term facilities. This technology enhances clinical decision-making while serving as a distinctive marketing asset for the company. James also discussed the Texas healthcare landscape, including Medicare conditions and reimbursement rates. Throughout our conversation, James shared practical advice on informed risk-taking and learning from setbacks. His experience navigating the healthcare industry offers valuable lessons for leaders and entrepreneurs looking to make an impact in this complex field. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS I explore James Dieter's journey from an orthopedic and interventional pain specialist to a leader in healthcare entrepreneurship, emphasizing his efforts to address inefficiencies in the healthcare system through mobile diagnostic services. We discuss the transformation of Principle Health Systems, highlighting its achievement of conducting over 3.2 million mobile lab tests in 2024, with a focus on patient-centric care. James shares insights on balancing strengths and weaknesses as a CEO, stressing the importance of self-awareness and strategic partnerships in building a thriving organizational culture. We delve into the development of a strong company culture at Principle Health Systems, driven by redefining mission, vision, and core values, which has enhanced employee satisfaction and strengthened company identity. The episode covers the innovative "daily DON" program, an AI-driven tool that aids Directors of Nursing in prioritizing patient care, which has been recognized for its impact on clinical decision-making and marketing. We examine the challenges and opportunities in the Texas healthcare landscape, including favorable Medicare conditions and low reimbursement rates, alongside the growing role of AI in insurance claims processing. James reflects on leadership and problem-solving, emphasizing the need for quick decision-making, informed risk-taking, and learning from setbacks to drive business growth and sustainability. LINKSShow Notes Previous Episodes About BoyarMiller About Principle Health Systems GUESTS James DieterAbout James TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Chris: James, welcome to Building Texas Business. Thanks for taking the time to come on the show. James: Glad to be here. Thanks so much for having me. Chris: Yeah. So let's start at the beginning. Just tell us a little bit about your company and what it does and what it's known for. James: Yeah, so Principle Health Systems has evolved over the years. When we started out we really had multiple directions. We were going in just as a healthcare services company. So a little background on me. I started out in orthopedics and interventional pain. I was really just dedicated to practice inpatient, outpatient and surgery. So going through that for my first decade of work, I saw a lot of inefficiencies in the healthcare, outpatient and surgery. So going through that for my first decade of work saw a lot of inefficiencies in the healthcare services sector, specifically in the Southeast region of Houston where I worked. So I wanted to build a better system right. Our lab results took too long to get back. Our pharmaceuticals weren't in stock at the pharmacies we'd send our patients to. Mri results took too long and started to, through my entrepreneurship journey, go out and started to build little sectors of where I could have influence really over my own practice to have a better outcome and through that over time started over 20 businesses in the first 10 years Just had numerous pharmacies, laboratories, diagnostic facilities, did three surgery centers. I was involved in one large hospital system and then got to a point where I said, hey, let's wrap this thing together, let's put it together. I want to have really just one source solution where we could come in and work with physicians and provide a host of different services. That went fairly well. The service level was outstanding. The most difficult aspect for us was really the payers actually having reimbursements without being contracted with certain individuals. From there, we really, about six, seven years ago, found a niche and that was called long-term care. So we define long-term care as skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and home health facilities and we provide laboratory and diagnostic services to those guys. So, in-house, you call it your house if you live in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility, or at home, but we provide mobile diagnostic services. So we go out and we offer labs, x-rays, ultrasounds, echocardiograms and ekgs in the home. So you bring it to the patient. Bring it to the patient, that's right. That's right. And last year, 2024, we performed over 3.2 million lab tests mobile. So, with a large amount of those being for stat tests, right? So tens of thousands of stat tests per month where somebody needs something in four to six hours and we get us turned around for them. Chris: Okay, so it sounds like the inspiration for you was maybe frustration born out of frustration, for sure, and a gap in our healthcare delivery service, so he's shedding more light on that. I mean, you've mentioned this entrepreneurial journey. I mean most physicians and doctors don't have that. So what was it for you that you kind of took frustration and turned it into action? James: Yeah, I mean just a matter of you know, I'd have a patient that was really suffering right, specifically on the interventional pain side. This is not uncommon. You have a patient who's in a very bad position and you're already jumping through hoops with insurance companies. So it might take three to four weeks to get something approved. And then you're in, then you set them up for surgery. Well, you, the assumption is okay, we're going to have the lab work back, we're going to have the MRI back in time, and then it just wasn't happening. So you're pushing off surgery, you're pushing off procedures and just over time it's just a great deal of frustration. At the end of the day, the mission was always to help the patient, and if it's all about the patient, we've got to do something different here. And that was the biggest frustration for us was just the delays and turnaround times on the imaging and laboratory specifically, but then also getting medications, you know, sending patients out and having sometimes three, four, five phone calls come back up. The pharmacy didn't have my medication, the pharmacy didn't have my medication, the pharmacy didn't have my medication. So that's when we started opening up our own pharmacies back then as well. Chris: So just there, right, you said we. Who did you partner with? How did you go about finding a business partner? If that's the case, going about setting up a business, because you don't just turn on a switch right. There's planning, there's financing. Entrepreneurs in any industry, in all industries, go through that when they're starting a business. Let's talk a little bit about that journey in the beginning, of how you got it going and some of the lessons learned in that process. James: Lots of lessons learned in that process. You know, speaking of that, we call it chewing glass, right, okay, I? heard that one. So much of it's just a grind right and just figuring it out. But as far as partnering goes, I've had numerous partners in different individual business units over the years. When I formed Principle Health Systems in March of 2016, I had to get really specific on who am I going to allow on the bus, who do I really want to partner with on the bus? So I pulled away from certain partners, left goes, let go of certain businesses and then brought some together. So, in total, I believe we started out with there were three of us on day one that we brought in, you know. But I had different skill sets, right. I mean, I was trying to always try to be very honest with myself about where are my weaknesses right. I'm I would say I'm highly visionary. I like to think big. I like to have that 50,000 foot view of where we're going, set goals, set mission, set vision. Big culture guy. I love to talk about culture and instill culture throughout the organization. Chris: We'll get to that in a minute. James: Cool yeah, but just frankly, I would say weaknesses are on details, right. So I've just always been someone who likes to move forward and not analyze every aspect of it. So partnering with some people that were strong in an analytics and detail side of the business was really important for me, and I still have some just phenomenal business partners today in that regard. Chris: That's great. You touched on two things that I think are very common, some of which when we're advising clients. The first is choosing your partners right and being clear about expectations, documenting what the deal is on the front end and making sure you know that where everyone's going and what the roles are. The second is understanding, especially when you're the leader, your weaknesses in hiring around that, because you can't do it all and you're not going to be good at everything, and so I think everyone that I've met that's been successful has that self-awareness Right. How did you go about getting comfortable letting go of some of those job responsibilities and whether it was a good hire or a partner that you chose. James: That's a tough one. I mean, some of it was truly difficult to let go of. And then other pieces. You know you tend to be good at what I would say you tend to enjoy what you're good at. Sure, yeah, and that's one of the so to really convince yourself like, let's go spend more time at what we're good at, more time at what we enjoy, I would say I didn't focus so much on letting go as focused I wasn't spending so much time focused on what I'm not good at as what I was good at right. So it was just a matter of, by virtue, of spending more time on what I enjoy, doing less and less of what I don't enjoy. And that was easier for me to let go. It was almost to to to let it slip to let it slip away rather than to give it away and know that because you weren't giving it attention. Chris: someone needed to Right. James: Right. And then you know, obviously just helping to build folks up I mean, we have right now an unbelievable director of human resources who was in project management at one point and just understanding the value of different people in the organization that you already have built trust and rapport and you believe in them. and then to find, hey, I really think they'd be good at this and then move them into these roles to fill gaps was so important and just finding, really analyzing the people that are around you to understand what are they great at and what might else they do from where they are today, that could be a greater opportunity and bring greater value to the company and organization. Chris: Yeah, so you touched on culture, let's go ahead and go there. Anybody you talk to at a CEO, entrepreneur, business owner, leader will say, right, culture's king. We believe it a hundred percent. We talk about that constantly around here. It's just part of our DNA. We believe it 100%. We talk about that constantly around here. It's just part of our DNA. So everyone goes about it differently. Let's talk about how you have gone about building the culture at Principal Health. How would you describe it first? And then, how have you gone about building it and nurturing it? James: Yeah, so great question. I mean, starting out, I couldn't tell you when we started the organization what was our mission, what were our core values. I couldn't even tell you what they were. There was something we came up with. I think two of us came up with one day, in a couple hours, some marketing stuff yeah marketing stuff. We hung it on the wall, just like you would expect right from most organizations to do most organizations do. And we had a phenomenal, you know, I would say the top 20 people in the organization just had a great relationship together and I would say that we thought culture was very strong. Four years in we polled the entire company and it was pretty, pretty terrible. I mean, it was like a 60% satisfaction, maybe even in the fifties, and we were kind of horrified like wow, we thought we had this great culture and everybody loved this company and it was. You know what it was. Well, I decided a couple of months later I did an offsite. So we did a two day offsite and kind of big hotel room, you know, or I guess I said conference room, with these big windows overlooking clear lake, and you know it know, the whole idea was like let's think big, and we brought in just management. So I think there was 46 managers at that time in the organization and we all came in the room we said, hey, we're here for two days to figure out three things Our mission, our vision and our core values. And we're going to sit together and this isn't going to be the C-suite telling everybody what we're about as a company. We as a people, as a community, are going to discuss what is this company? Who are we Not? What are we? Who are we? Chris: And what do you want to? James: be Exactly, and we did come up with a BHAG. We ended up throwing in a BHAG as well there. But where do we want to go? Classic Jim Collins. So we did get through that two-day period and we came out with a really strong mission, vision, core values. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes and experiences. Relatively simple, very difficult to do in healthcare. We decided our core values would be URPHS Principle Health System the acronym I should say is URPHS. Understand the mission, respect everyone. Patients are our purpose, happy to help and step up. So and we talk about simple, right, exactly, I would believe at this point, 90% of any you know we're approaching, I think, right, right, 500 employees today. I would think 90% of those folks could tell you that and not just tell you what they are, but give you examples of how they've done those things. We live culture. We no longer talk about it. We did that in the beginning. Now we live it. It's brought up in every management meeting. It's brought up in all the leadership training sessions, all the offsites and it's kind of what I call the North Star. So we look at culture as the direction. If you're not sure about a decision that you're going to make in any regard. I want you to think about the North Star. Is it in alignment with, are you walking towards, the culture, are you walking towards the mission of this company? And that helps to drive behaviors so important. Chris: I mean, that is the true key to the kingdom. I think the word I would use is it sounds like your culture has become institutionalized. Right, it starts out where it is you as the culture cop or maybe the C-suite, and getting it deeper in the organization. But once you've done that and everyone knows it and everyone lives it and everyone can hold each other accountable to it, then you've got a true directional tool To your point. I think the more you can tie behaviors to those values that's when they become real the more you can tie behaviors to those values. That's when they become real. And so when you're praising people because whatever they did connects with these two of our six or whatever number is of our values, it becomes real to them and they know how to repeat it A hundred percent. James: Yeah, I'm fairly unapologetic about the culture, so I would say it's even unusual Some of the things I'll say when I'm in management meetings or even when I do a quarterly coffee and conversation. So I meet with the entire company. It's usually takes six or seven sessions, but I go company wide, we bring the big groups and I'll sit down with the entire company for an hour every quarter and what I'll typically say when it comes to culture is that it's up to you to you know we can't police it from management. It's up to the people to police the culture. So one of our core values is respect everyone. So if there's someone who's not respecting everyone, I expect that the people of the company will kick that person out, go after them, make sure they don't work here, and I'll literally look out and I regularly look out across when I'm talking to the whole team. Chris: And I tell them. James: If you really can't say that you're here for the patient, if you can't say that you're really here to serve our mission, I was like I really don't want you here. I was like I prefer you to quit. I was like we will replace you and I would prefer to go without somebody for a short period of time. I'm unapologetic about it. We truly believe it. That's what we're about above all things. The rest of it, because at the end of the day, in our business, if we do a really great job treating patients, everything else will follow. Yeah, the doctors want to work with us, the facilities want to spend time with us, the payers will respect us. It's really about the patients. So we put patients first. Everything else comes next and if you can't get behind that, we don't want you. Chris: Yeah, I think that's a great point. Some of the words we use here, right. We're passionate about our mission and our values, which means they resonate in our heart and our gut. Right, we just it's in our fiber. If they don't resonate with you, it's really okay, because it means it's not the right organization for you, right there's a different organization out there that you're going to be happier with, you'll connect with and we'll go find someone that connects with us. Happier with you will connect with and we'll go find someone that connects with us, because they're going to be the better performer, the self-policer, the self-motivator. They're going to be the ones that connect with for us, similar to patient care, client service, right and mutual respect amongst everyone. So I agree with you it's okay to tell people if you don't connect with this. Actually, I use it in interviews when I'm interviewing someone. Here's who we are, we're very clear about it. And if you don't connect, it doesn't make you a bad person 100% doesn't. It just means it's in the right organization for you and there's a gazillion other organizations. Advert Hello friends, this is Chris Hanslick, your Building Texas business host. You're a Building Texas business host. Did you know that Boyer Miller, the producer of this podcast, is a business law firm that works with entrepreneurs, corporations and business leaders? Our team of attorneys serve as strategic partners to businesses by providing legal guidance to organizations of all sizes. Get to know the firm at boyermillercom and thanks for listening to the show. James: There's another team, there's another team that'll work just well for you. Yeah, totally. Chris: No, let's switch a little bit because I want to get back into kind of the business I'm always interested to ask about, like innovations and technologies I mean no-transcript. James: Yeah, I mean, you know, obviously, with the increased levels of compute, you know, now you have the large language models, you have artificial intelligence and that has already made an impact for us. So I would say that we are the next 18 months are going to be very interesting, but we are already using automation from AI that is changing the way we do things and I can give you one example in particular. Well, two really good examples. One in the back office, we have a team of I believe it's three ladies total. Still we had three ladies that would handle all of our facility invoicing right and it's very complex. We have the decipher between patient to patient each day who's part A, who's part B and how we do the billing, and some of it gets billed to facilities. Some of it's billed to without getting too much in the weeds. Some of it gets billed into the insurance company and we've been able to quadruple our volume with still having the same amount of people and not have to scale payroll because of implementing automation techniques through AI that help to decipher where those go. These get scanned in and it all gets brought up. Still have a little bit of a you know, a people component to it. But, just you know, we would be sitting here with and one division. It's just a great example, because that one division would probably be 10, 11 people, yeah, and the cost increase Exactly. Chris: That's an amazing statistic. James: So that is kind of a back office area that we're really focused on going. Where else can we, where else can we look at the bringing in this technology to help as we continue to scale, so that we don't have to just keep hiring bodies? which is you know, from a real estate perspective even difficult. So we're, you know, we're, we've been tapped out on space for two years and we're it's been very challenging. Where do you just put you know, where do you keep putting people Right? So, but on the I guess I'd say on the actual business, well, that's the back office on the front of the house. We've got a program. We call it the daily DON. So, right, so it's a DON is a director of nursing. A lot of the facilities we work within, you know, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, they have someone who really oversees the house. They're the clinical expert in there that makes sure that all the patients are taken care of. That's called the DON. So we have a form that's. Thousands of these go out every morning to all of our facilities and it's an AI program that picks out the most important things that happened the prior day. So here's, you know, bobby Sue had a stat test performed at X time and here's the result. Here's a critical result or whatever is most important. They kind of have a clinical mind and says, hey, this is where we think you should pay attention to your patients today. These people are trending in the wrong direction. These people if they're doing just fine, they're at the bottom of the page. The things that are most important are highlighted at the top of the page, but it's really helping us provide better healthcare diagnostics for our providers so that they can treat the patients better. So it's right, in line with our mission, but it's really just automation and again, it would take an army of people to do this. Chris: Yeah, that's really cool stuff. I have to believe that is also, if not already, will become a huge marketing tool. Oh, it's a big marketing tool. Right, people are worried about the family mergers they're putting in there, where they're really going to get care, because, you already know this, your industry doesn't have a great reputation as a whole. No for sure. James: And so the more you can say no, this is what we do to make sure we're taking care of your loved one, yeah, so there's a huge journal publication called McKnight's and it is the, you know, the premier publication for the long-term care space and you know, all over the country, the daily DON. We actually won a bronze medal this year against thousands of applicants for innovation. So it was actually yeah, we were awarded. Chris: I guess that was 2024, but last year yeah, close enough, yeah, so let's talk a little bit just about, you know, being in Texas, being a business, primarily in Texas. What are some of the advantages that you have experienced being here, not just in Houston, but taking advantage being in Texas? For us is related to the Medicare Advantage plan, right so? James: or, excuse me, the MAC right so? Different Medicare has Medicare administrative plans and they actually carry out Medicare's will in an area. Texas has a MAC that is somewhat more favorable than the rest of the country. Now there's a few states that share that, but just in general, for us, from a standpoint of clarity they're a little bit more clear. There's a lot of bureaucracy that goes on in just getting paid, so this might be surprising to people outside of health care, but today I believe we are paid on 61% of the business we do and we're actually probably one of the really high end. We've run studies on this and we're we are, better reimbursed than most companies out there in our space, and so we still, you know, roughly four out of 10 patients that we treat, we get paid $0. Chris: It's just fascinating to me that it's that poor it is very poor. James: However, we are in one of the more favorable areas, so I can only imagine if you don't have a lot of clarity and guidance on how to bill, it just becomes more and more challenging for you. Chris: Yeah, this may be one of those, but I'm just interested as you kind of look out going forward, what are some of the challenges or headwinds you see maybe coming at your industry? Some of the challenges or headwinds you see maybe coming at your industry, lots of changes going on in Washington right now will have an effect, I'm sure, on your business but maybe also affect what goes on at the state level. James: So one thing you're kind of worried about as you kind of look out, I would say just one of the concerns, and I mean I think again, everybody likes to point the finger to the big bad guys and I really look at them more as a partner than they're not a, you know, an adversary to us or more of a partner. But the insurance companies have become more active in utilizing ai to to identify discrepancies within chart notes to deny claims. So that's something where, you know, recently went to, one of the conferences I attended was for health care payers and they have booths set up, you know, trying to sell to the health insurance companies of how to use artificial intelligence to identify the to not pay. They're already not paying much and you know they're now. In reality, the reason they are not paying is because the notes are lacking in something. So, rather than paying a person to go and evaluate each note, which is very expensive, you think about the health insurance companies if they have to hire thousands of people to evaluate the charts, or they can use AI programs to evaluate the charts it's going to save them money and hopefully that money gets passed on to the consumer. So I actually don't think it's a long-term a bad thing, but I do expect in the meantime it's going to just decrease even further, decrease the amount of claims that get paid. Chris: Right, it sounds like it would be incumbent upon companies like you to kind of push back a little more in the short term. James: to be able to take advantage of those efficiencies later. Absolutely yeah, and I look at it from our perspective. We're in a really good spot. We're pretty developed to where we can handle those kinds of headwinds. Chris: So let's switch again a little bit. Just talk about leadership. How would you describe your leadership style? How do you think it's evolved over the past, you know, 12 to 15 years since you've kind of been moving forward with this company? James: Yeah, I mean. So starting out with a group, I think, start with five people and 500 folks. So leadership looks very differently as business scales. And, to start right, I mean I used to take out the trash and do the accounting. I mean I've worked every job in the company personally and in the beginning, worked with a lot of people who were for lack of a better, better word incompetent at what they did, and today, having been able to develop people and hire and bring in and partner with incredible people that are, frankly, better than I am, a lot of things it allows me to go and do what I'm really good at and, from a leadership perspective, I've probably, if I've, believed in you from the beginning. I've always given you. I'm not a micromanager. I don't believe you can't really grow a large company if you're watching over everything going on. So you have to truly, just, I would say, collaborate with those around you and I guess, if I had to define it who I am, I try to be a great collaborator, right. I try to really help, provide as many resources for the people around me as possible so that they can be successful. Chris: That's good. Let's talk about problem solving right. Especially where you are today and probably have been in your role, probably more of what you do is facing issues, and how are we going to work through this and solve an issue, solve a problem? What have you found to be the most effective way to kind of get the information you need to make those informed decisions that you believe would be in the best interest of the company? James: Yeah, I mean. So again, that's something that over time, has become, I would say, much more of a process, right? So now we have data analytics and we have incredible CFO that's been coming in and able to provide information. There. We have all these additional resources, from accountants to lawyers, to folks. We sit down. I like to surround myself with the right group. We try to sit in a room with the right people at the right time and analyze all the information, but very quickly. I do not like the old analysis paralysis. That's not us at all. I move very quick, I like to make decisions very fast and I don't look in the rear view mirror very often. I'm always looking out the front window and just moving forward. So when there's challenges that are hitting us, it's just a relatively. Let's get as much information as we can today, let's analyze it and let's go. Chris: Yeah, I love that because I agree, I think, the idea that stagnation will kill the company right, and so I think you try to get as much information as you can, knowing it's never going to be perfect. But I think the key then is, I agree with the mindset of kind of move quick. To me, the next piece of that is to evaluate the decision as it's implemented, because then you're continuing to learn and gather information. If you're doing that so that you can adjust right, Because the plan goes out the window as soon as you start to act right, so some people will act and then ignore, and I think that's a mistake. I think if you act, continue to analyze and then align behind what you've learned, it may not be a pivot, it may just be a tweak, but you've got to keep moving. James: I totally agree and you really touched on a great point that I like to speak about. Often and it plays a little bit in the culture. I tell people, guys, we've got to make mistakes here. If we're not making mistakes, we're trying nothing new. So I hesitate to say I encourage mistakes, but to some extent I think I did in my last meeting ask for mistakes directly. So the idea here is that it's okay to make mistakes, it's not okay to make the same mistake over and over again. But if we're not trying, we're not growing. If we're not growing, we're dying. So we've got to continue to move forward. And the culture is that if you are focused and I mentioned that North Star earlier but if you're heading towards the North Star and you make a mistake, you're okay, there's no problem If you're doing something new and you're trying something for the good of the company and the good of the patient, that's okay. Let's learn from it. Let's learn from it, let's change course and let's keep moving. Chris: Yeah, that's right. Comfort and complacency aren't good, and I think that that freedom to take risk as long as it's an informed risk, as long as it aligns with our mission and values, is the type of risk you want to encourage your people to be doing and learn from it 100%. So that's good. People always learn from setbacks. So let's talk about a failure or setback you've experienced, and I know there's probably two or three examples from yesterday. James: No, but yeah, I mean, where do we start here? Chris: But what was it you know, and how did you learn from it, and how did it make you better? How did it improve you or the company, whatever the example may be? James: Yeah. I think geez, you know, this is only a tough question because I have so many. Chris: Yeah, I think geez, this is only a tough question because I have so many. You're not alone in it. A lot of guests say the same thing and I can identify with that. James: Yeah, so. I think for one this just comes to mind somewhat early on in our business we had just one massive customer. We had a great deal of revenue concentration in one customer who ultimately had a bankruptcy and put us in a really bad financial position when we lost out on. You know they were way behind on paying their bills and you know such and such. You've heard the story. Chris: Oh sure. So not only did you not get paid. If you were that beholden to them, you didn't have a lot of other things coming in Correct. James: Correct, correct. And just to learn from that example of not letting yourself get too far out over your skis for one, but also just to diversify, not just the customer base. We were actually diversified in our revenue and how we were paid, but it was all one customer. So you've got to diversify your revenue base and your customer base and not have too much concentration. That was a really early on lesson that just comes to mind. That, I feel like, was still one of the most painful. I think I laid off 40 or 50 people that day and it was just a tremendous. That one scarred me pretty bad. Chris: Layoffs are never easy. Those are ones you'll remember. James: Yeah, that one still haunts me, so again I've. Which mistake would you like to talk about? Chris: we could do a whole show. Yeah, you really could, but yeah so kind of you know, bringing this more to a close, any advice you would share with our listeners, entrepreneurs and business owners out there that you know, if there's one thing you're if you're thinking about, if you've just started the journey or you're thinking about it, here's one or two things that you would kind of want to pass along. James: Yeah, I mean I just, you know, from an entrepreneurial standpoint, I had a one of my, one of my father's good friends when I was a young kid, you know, probably high school. He told me at one point he said, hey, your business really isn't going to fail unless it runs out of time or money. And just kind of keep that in the back of your head, because I can think of at least six or seven times that we were done, you know, and I had to sit there and go well, hold on, you know, we haven't completely, we're not completely done because we haven't run out of time or money. And that was how, you know, I spoke about chewing glass earlier. I think you know one of my buddies, he's a new entrepreneur. I always I tell him ready, shoot, aim. You know, at some point you can analyze all the data. And if you do analyze all the data, you're probably never going to start Right, because the odds are of starting a new business are challenging. Chris: For sure, as everyone says, it's not for the faint of heart. James: It For sure, as everyone says, it's not for the faint of heart. It's not for the faint of heart. And everyone will run into a lot of problems and challenges. And that's why because if it was easy, everybody would do this Correct, and so just I would. Just it might sound a little silly, but just don't give up. I mean, if it's something you believe in, if it's really a great cause, if your heart's in it, just keep your head down and push on, because you will be successful. Chris: That's great, and perseverance and grit is what it takes if you're going to be a true entrepreneur 100%. But the ready shoot aim is kind of like you were saying earlier, in decision making, at some point you got to make a decision, absolutely you got to go. James: Yeah, I see that as just a big mistake that folks are making over and over again is sitting around just waiting and by the time they actually make the decision, the opportunities passed. Chris: yeah well, let's, we're going to close with some more fun stuff. Talk a little bit more about texas, any favorite vacation spots within the state. James: Things you like to do in your spare time you know we have a little piece of land up in west texas so we're out in the lakey area okay it's kind of kind of over there by Garner State Park for those that know the river and just absolutely love. We go out there probably every month. You know I have two boys and a little girl so I spend a lot of time out there. The family makes it out there every now and then, but I definitely try to grab a boy and go out there every month. How fun is that? We just go and shoot guns and hang out and, you know, take the kids and their friends over to the Garner State Park, dance and do all that kind of stuff. Chris: God's country over there. James: It is God's country. It's fantastic. That was my favorite place. Chris: It's just beautiful out there, yeah, so any like books or anything that you've read lately that you might pass on to a listener as something to go spend some time reading or learning from. Reading or learning from. James: Jeez, you know I'm actually doing 10 books with my kids right now, so there's nothing new and exciting, but they're all you know. I've got them reading Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, so that was the book they read last week. They're reading a book a week, so this week they're on the Five Dysfunctions of a Team Peter Lencioni. Chris: Yeah. James: So those are kind of what's going on. That's what's on my mind at the minute. I like it At the moment, yeah. Chris: And teaching them young. James: I love that, yeah, I mean well, they're 15, 13, not too young. Chris: Right. James: But kind of when I was reading those books and trying to. So a bunch of oldies but goodies. Yeah, we're going through right now. Chris: We're doing Rich Dad, poor Dad world from that perspective. Last question do you prefer tex-mex or barbecue? James: barbecue, all right, yeah I guess you can't go out to lakey and and not have barbecue in that area or on the road trip to and from no, I mean I it's. Chris: That's a tough question I always save it for last and everyone says the same thing. It's a trick question what's yours? People turn that on me and I think I it's a tough one that they. You know, once it's turned on me and I think it's a tough one Once it's turned on me, I realize how unfair it is. Yeah, I think my answer has always been I love barbecue, but my go-to is probably Tex-Mex more than barbecue. James: So if I was going to say Tex-Mex with a margarita, that might go above barbecue For sure, but if it's just food, it's barbecue Okay. Chris: Yeah, because it's hard to have Tex-Mex without a margarita. James: Yeah. Chris: And then, of course, you have places now, especially here in Houston, I'm sure, other places where they're combining, you know, like the brisket into the Tex-Mex. James: so brisket, burritos or tacos, and that, to me, is probably the penultimate, it's fantastic. Chris: Yeah, there really is. It's challenging when it comes to healthcare. So, James, this has been great man. I really appreciate you coming on and sharing your story. It's pretty fascinating, and congratulations for all the success and what I know will be successful in the future. James: Awesome, thanks so much for having me, Chris: you bet. And there we have it another great episode. Don't forget to check out the show notes at boyermillercom forward slash podcast and you can find out more about all the ways our firm can help you at boyermillercom. That's it for this episode. Have a great week and we'll talk to you next time. Special Guest: James Dieter.
This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to transform thoughtful validation of the problem into confident scaling of his SaaS business. My guest is Robbert Lodewijks, Co-founder and CEO of Hulo AI. Robbert Lodewijks is an entrepreneur who understands the delicate balance between patience and ambition. His journey began with a profound realization during his studies in Taiwan - that impact requires more than just good technology. What makes Robbert's story intriguing is his methodical approach: spending four years in research before launching, then bootstrapping to validate, and only then accelerating with venture funding. This disciplined progression showcases a rare blend of scientific rigor and entrepreneurial instinct. And this inspired me, and hence, I invited Robbert to my podcast. We explore how early-stage founders can build confidence through validation rather than rushing to scale. His insights reveal how methodical customer development, thoughtful bootstrapping, and strategic timing of funding can create a stronger foundation for growth. What's particularly fascinating is his scientific approach to sales and his insights on avoiding the common pitfalls of enterprise customer development. Here's one of his quotes: "We have one really clear definition [of success], and that is in the amount of water that we have saved. In the end, that relates to all our goals, because if we save so many Olympic-sized swimming pools of drinking water, which is 4 million (our BHAG), then it also means that we will probably build a very profitable company and make a huge impact on the world.” By listening to this podcast you will learn the following: That patient validation beats premature scaling because it builds stronger foundations. How to avoid pure sales hustle and having to rely on individual talent to secure the growth of your SaaS business. How to get everyone aligned in your company to create business velocity (not just departmental speed) Why you should always start your validation processes with end-users rather than just decision-makers. For more information about the guest from this week: Robbert Lodewijks Website: hulo.ai Subscribe to the Daily SaaS Reflection Get my free, 1 min daily reflection on shaping a B2B SaaS business no one can ignore. Subscribe here Yes, it's actually daily. And yes, people actually stay subscribed (Just see what peer B2B SaaS CEOs say) My promise: It's short. To the point. Inspiring. And valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goal setting. Does setting and getting goals light you up and get you groovin? Or maybe you're not a big fan. Either way, this episode focuses on how to set yourself up for success – by using your Strengths, of course! We believe that when you approach goal setting through the lens of your individual talents, it not only makes the process more enjoyable but also opens up a whole new realm of possibilities that you might not have considered before. Tune in for personal anecdotes and insights about how leveraging your strengths can transform your goals from mundane tasks into inspiring challenges. We discuss the importance of having a solid action plan and the value of check-ins to keep you on track. Plus, we emphasize that even if a goal feels outside your natural strengths, you can still use your unique talents to achieve it. So, whether you're looking to set a Big Hairy Audacious Goal or just want to make your bed every day (no judgment here!), this episode is packed with tips and strategies to help you set it and get it!
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“Ideas are easy - execution is everything.” This week's episode I am talking about objectives and key results for our goals. Due to an invitation from my husband, I read the book, Measure what matters by John Doer. This book is geared toward business but I use the main points to use as a tool for our goals for this year. It is a way to think about the how of your big idea that you want to work on. I share my rethinking through my objective and share the key results for how I want to declutter. I also share the great idea of the BHAG, the big hairy audacious goal and stretching for amazing. I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram. Thanks for listening!!Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music. I love it so much!
Noah Labhart ‘05 joins us today to talk about his on-demand marketplace for manufacturing labor, Veryable Incorporated. Noah breaks down challenges, opportunities, and solutions he sees within the industry, and tells us maybe the biggest BHAG we've heard on the show. We appreciate Noah for dropping his wisdom on this week's episode, and we encourage you to check out his podcast, Code Story! Thanks and Gig ‘em! If you enjoyed today's episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About: Veryable's mission is to revitalize the American manufacturing sector by allowing businesses to “variablize” labor costs in small increments. This lets them increase costs only as their output increases, which will empower businesses to scale while maintaining a lower and more constant cost structure. We aim to achieve this through our technology, which enables us to transform an antiquated and inefficient labor market into a real-time marketplace for labor. This will put more people to work and relieve the burden on producers, improving overall productivity and enabling organic growth. Timestamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 1:20) Intro / Veryable's Noah Labhart ‘04 (1:21 - 2:18) Aggie Memory (2:19 - 6:05) Veryable Incorporated & Noah's Podcast (Why, What & Passion) (6:06 - 9:33) Biggest Challenge to Growth & How Noah has Hacked it (9:34 - 12:29) The Most Surprising Challenge to Overcome (12:30 - 15:06) Changes Noah Sees within the Industry (15:07 - 16:35) Veryable's Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) (16:36 - 18:48) Lightning Round (Favorite Hack and Books) (18:49 - 20:46) Aggie Network Shoutout & Contact (20:47 - 24:49) Wrap Up & Outro Resources: Website: https://www.veryableops.com/about AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
Our tech overlords reported for duty to Washington while Troy perused the powder at Davos. This week, we go beyond first principles to consider the second-order impact of a politicized tech elite. Plus: The Washington Post gets a BHAG and CNN plots a post-TV future. Watch us on YouTubeTroy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletterBrian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletterAlex Schleifer's Human ComputerFollow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter
Join the Focused Visionary Accelerator today (FVA)! FVA is your go to program if you are a business owner ready to scale to the next level. You will receive expert guidance, personalized coaching, a supportive community and live masterclasses!___________________________________________________Tired of setting those big, hairy, audacious goals that never seem to stick? I'm breaking down why traditional BHAG goal-setting often fails and introducing you to a more focused, data-driven approach using what I call the North Star method. Learn how to set goals that actually guide your decisions, keep you aligned with what matters, and help you achieve real results in your business – without the overwhelm or guilt that typically comes with traditional goal-setting.This episode ties directly into what we teach in the Focus Visionary Accelerator program. If you love what you hear and want to dive deeper, the doors are always open!_________________________________________________________Related Episodes: 219: Striking the balance between stretch and attainable goals208: Accountability - Why it works or doesn't work to help you achieve your goals__________________________________________________________Want to stay connected to Michelle - Join the Sunday Morning Brew Crew! The Sunday Morning Brew is your private invitation to actionable insights that simplify your business, spark new ideas, and help you scale—without the burnout.Connect with Michelle on Facebook or Linkedin
Howdy, Ags! Today, we have a frequent Aggie Honoree, Jason Kaspar of Kaspar Companies! This is part 2 of our conversation with Jason. Jason shares why his teams make extremely long-term decisions and how they are able to operate as one with the roster of companies, leadership, and families under the Kaspar umbrella. If you enjoyed today's episode please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Kaspar Companies: Kaspar Companies exists to improve lives by being faithful stewards of God-given resources. Kaspar holds 8 companies: Circle Y, Texas Precious Metals, Texas Ammunition, Bedrock Truck Beds, Horizon Firearms, Iota Outdoors, Silverback Homes, and Stiller Actions. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:00] Employee Buy-In (Kaizen) [03:28] Kaizen Events [06:08] Finding What Customers Want [12:45] Improvement in Processes (Lean) [15:17] Companies in the Aggie 100 (2024) & Company Locations [17:20] BHAG for Kaspar Companies [21:45] Kaspar Companies Contact [22:37] Takeaways [26:44] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: www.kasparcompanies.com AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
Howdy, Ags! Today, this is part 2 with this year's Aggie 100 winner, Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club! Alex talks deeper about the changes his team has made on a cultural level and how they have been scaling to meet demand. Listen on as Alex describes how his team is modernizing the archaic industry of interior design. You can find the Daniel House Club team here: danielhouse.club If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Daniel House Club: Daniel House Club was created on a simple yet powerful idea: to transform design businesses by enabling designers to experience greater creative freedom and financial success. Daniel House Club is designed to bring all the products designers want to complete their projects in one spot. This innovative platform simplifies sourcing and logistics so designers can focus on what they do best: designing. All orders have the same flat shipping terms and are priced so small designers can build margins in their business. “Once we unlocked this new, streamlined process, we knew we had to share it with designers everywhere.” Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [00:53] Daniel House Club's Growth Points [03:39] Daniel House Club's Biggest Challenges [07:30] Managing Culture with a Remote Team [10:45] Yearly Targets & Company Disciplines [17:33] BHAG [19:30] Contact Daniel House Club [20:44] Takeaways [23:35] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: danielhouse.club AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
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Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Andy Skarda, head coach at APB. In this episode, Andy delves into the critical importance of planning for your business's future, emphasising why every builder should plan not just for the next year but for the next decade. With practical insights, Andy shares actionable steps to help you get started with a comprehensive strategy for 2025 and beyond. This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0 INSIDE EPISODE 164 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why planning for 2027 matters more than planning for 2025 How to conduct a brutally honest SWOT analysis for your business The three critical resources every builder must manage How to align your long-term BHAG with immediate actions Why focusing on what's important, not urgent, transforms your business And much, much more. ABOUT ANDY SKARDA Head Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust. Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/ TIMELINE 1:50 Why you should plan for 2027, not just 2025 3:04 The biggest reasons builders avoid planning 5:50 How to recognise and avoid burnout 12:11 Breaking down your 10-year vision into actionable steps 26:12 Why marketing should be your starting point for growth 46:44 How planning differentiates you from competitors LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/ APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
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Setting big, bold goals is the secret to unlocking your next level in business! In this episode, I'm unpacking the power of a BHAG—a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal—and how aiming high can change everything for you. I'll share strategies for creating a clear vision, aligning your actions with your ambitions, and embracing the mindset shift it takes to make progress. If you're ready to stop holding back and start showing up as the version of you who achieves it all, this episode is your guide to making it happen. Join my 3-Day Strategic Planning Intensive- we'll map out your entire content plan, organize your strategy, and turn chaos into empire-building magic. From lead gen to audience connection, we've got it all covered! https://bit.ly/3DayStrategic2025 Get Limiting Beliefs Unleashed and start breaking barriers, shifting your mindset, and unlocking your full potential. Packed with actionable strategies and exercises, this guide will help you overcome obstacles, set clear goals, and leverage social media to step into your boss energy. https://bit.ly/limiting-beliefs-unleashed Join The Vault & Get Instant Access to 75+ Courses, Monthly Zoom Sessions, Curated Curriculum to fit your biz needs, New Courses add Each Month, and so much more! https://bit.ly/TheOfficialVault Grab your FREE copy of my book, ‘Boss It Up Babe!' https://bit.ly/BOSSItUpBabeBook Host Bio: Kimberly Olson is a self-made multi-millionaire and the creator of The Goal Digger Girl, where she serves female entrepreneurs by teaching them simple systems and online strategies in sales and marketing. Through the power of social media, they are equipped to explode their online presence and get real results in their business, genuinely and authentically. She has two PhDs in Natural Health and Holistic Nutrition, has recently been recognized as the #2 recruiter in her current network marketing company globally, is the author of four books including best-sellers, The Goal Digger and Balance is B.S., has a top 25 rated podcast in marketing and travels nationally public speaking. She is a mom of two and teaches others how to follow their dreams, crush their goals and create the life they've always wanted. Website: www.thegoaldiggergirl.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegoaldiggergirl Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegoaldiggergirl Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/thegoaldiggergirl Grab The Goal Digger Girl Journal: https://amzn.to/3BeCMMZ Check out my Facebook groups for those that want to build their business online through social media, in a genuine and authentic way: Goal Digging Boss Babes: http://bit.ly/GoalDiggingBossBabes Fempreneurs: https://bit.ly/FempreneursCashFlowQueens Leave a review here: Write a review for The Goal Digger Girl Podcast. Subscribing to The Podcast: If you would like to get updates of new episodes, you can give me a follow on your favorite podcast app. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegoaldiggergirl/support
Join Mayowa, Tmt, and Koj for Episode 217 of Submarine and A Roach, Nigeria's #1 comedy podcast, as they uncover why "Joe Biden is #DaddyGoals." The episode kicks off with Mayowa sharing his experience at Craving Cottage catching Fulham vs Arsenal. Koj then takes a playful jab at other Nigerian podcasters, daring them to showcase their own valedictorians, as they celebrate Oluwatomilola Adeniran, PAU's best-graduating student and proud member of The Marine Kingdom. Next, the guys get into the SPAC Nation's Pastor Tobi Adegboyega (who for SEO reasons I might add is John Boyega's cousin), potentially getting deported from the U.K., and they also discuss Harvester's Pastor Bolaji Idowu, recently fingered in EFCC case (red card). This naturally spirals into a discussion about pastors, their "drip," and their spin-offs. Keeping things holy, they float the idea of turning Submarine and A Roach into a religious podcast, inspired by Spotify Wrapped data showing an explosion in religious and motivational podcasts among Nigeria's top 10. Is this a sign of the agbado? It's another episode filled with sharp commentary, laughs, and the kind of chaotic banter that only Submarine and A Roach can deliver. Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts!
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In this episode, Chelsea Williams reflects on key lessons from a recent legal industry event, featuring insights from keynote speaker James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. Drawing connections between personal finance, business ownership, and the power of small daily habits, Chelsea emphasizes how law firm owners—and anyone—can transform their financial story. Whether you're a business owner, a parent, or just trying to get a handle on your finances, this episode offers advice for building the future you want.Key Highlights:How the science of habits can fuel financial success for the long term.The power of small, consistent steps toward achieving your "big, hairy, audacious goals" (BHAG).Why AI is an opportunity—not a threat—for law firm owners.The critical shift law firms made during COVID and what it means for the future of legal services.Embracing motivation as a daily practice to stay on track financially and professionally.Dive into the conversation and learn how to use intentional habits to shape your future!Want to hear a specific topic? Text Us!Always and Never About Money Episode Links:Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MoneyMasteryWithChelseaSocials: https://linktr.ee/the_money_whisperMoney Mastery Website: www.moneymastery.workReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlwaysandNeverMoney/
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Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Aggie 100 honoree, Marche Warfield of Satori Marketing! Marche expands on her team's prowess and why she continues to be scrappy as an entrepreneur. This is part 2 of the conversation with Marche, from which we know you will get value from! You can visit Marche and her team at: https://satori.agency/ If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Satori Marketing: Satori is a noun. It's an adjective. Sometimes, it's even a verb (Wow, we need to Satori the ____ out of this). To most, it means sudden enlightenment. For us, we can't imagine any other way to do business. We move as one unit – Account Service, Creative, Media, Public Relations, Strategy and Social Media – and we move swiftly. We're driven by culture. Of the team and of the moment. We walk, talk and think like humans. We don't believe in fake, even when the waters get deep. You might call it the refined art of keeping it real. We call it the art of keeping it, well, Satori. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [00:52] Biggest Lessons from Marche's Journey [05:52] Satori's Core Values [10:50] BHAG [15:31] Contact Satori [16:46] Takeaways [20:27] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: https://satori.agency/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
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3 Perspective Shifts for Long Term Success | E228 Highlights from this episode: 3 Perspective Shifts for Long Term Success (00:57) Closing Thought: Have You Earned What You Deserve? (19:04) I am just coming back from a week spent with my P3 Mastermind group in Nashville and I have gained some incredible perspective on what the future holds for not only our industry but my journey as well. Being in a room with people that are doing what I plan to do was an invaluable experience and has given me so much juice as I work toward my BHAG of 10 million in 10 years. You will not want to miss these nuggets and I hope they benefit you as much as they did me. Join in the conversation and subscribe to the podcast to keep up with all the great content coming down the pipe! For exclusive content, be sure to register your email on our website and I will be sending out newsletters and other great bonuses as we go. I love getting feedback, questions, suggestions, etc. so contact me at www.theultimateod.com, on social media (click here for -> YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) OR, just shoot me an email at drlillie@theultimateod.com and I'd be happy to chat!
Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/contractor-evolution PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCA185 How did Plus Construction owner and Breakthrough Academy Member Charlie Bethell go from endless callbacks, cash crunches and frustration to selling and building 500 decks a year? Systemizing and optimizing. And a lot of it. Today, Charlie's on the show to talk about his digital marketing strategies, which bring in 60% of the businesses annual leads, and the massive changes he made to his sales-to-production handoff. In other words, we're diving into the secrets of a high-volume contractor. Episode highlights: Learn the strategies and tactics Charlie Bethell uses to get 60% of his leads from digital marketing initiatives. Find out which implementation items Charlie used to vastly improve his sales-to-production handoff, resulting in higher customer satisfaction, better team morale and more profitable jobs. Hear how Charlie hit his BHAG five years early and what he learned in the process. 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - About Charlie's "Want to Have" Business 04:08 - Charlie's Killer Digital Marketing Funnel 22:04- 3 Digital Marketing Mistakes to Avoid 23:58 - Why Sales to Production Handoff is so Hard 29:17 - 3 Antidotes to Sales to Production Issues 46:19 - How Charlie hit his BHAG 2 Years Early Subscribe to Breakthrough Academy to never miss a video!
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP185 How did Plus Construction owner and Breakthrough Academy Member Charlie Bethell go from endless callbacks, cash crunches and frustration to selling and building 500 decks a year? Systemizing and optimizing. And a lot of it. Today, Charlie’s on the show to talk about his digital marketing strategies, which bring in 60% of the businesses annual leads, and the massive changes he made to his sales-to-production handoff. In other words, we’re diving into the secrets of a high-volume contractor. Episode highlights:- Learn the strategies and tactics Charlie Bethell uses to get 60% of his leads from digital marketing initiatives.- Find out which implementation items Charlie used to vastly improve his sales-to-production handoff, resulting in higher customer satisfaction, better team morale and more profitable jobs.- Hear how Charlie hit his BHAG five years early and what he learned in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Register for the Contractor Growth Method Web Class on November 20th, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/CGM-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP185 How did Plus Construction owner and Breakthrough Academy Member Charlie Bethell go from endless callbacks, cash crunches and frustration to selling and building 500 decks a year? Systemizing and optimizing. And a lot of it. Today, Charlie's on the show to talk about his digital marketing strategies, which bring in 60% of the businesses annual leads, and the massive changes he made to his sales-to-production handoff. In other words, we're diving into the secrets of a high-volume contractor. Episode highlights:- Learn the strategies and tactics Charlie Bethell uses to get 60% of his leads from digital marketing initiatives.- Find out which implementation items Charlie used to vastly improve his sales-to-production handoff, resulting in higher customer satisfaction, better team morale and more profitable jobs.- Hear how Charlie hit his BHAG five years early and what he learned in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if you achieved your dream of becoming something like a fighter pilot? What boy doesn't? Then you achieve your BHAG of being accepted into Top Gun school. But in an instant the dream turned reality comes crashing down. Not only are you not able to enter Top Gun school training but ultimately, the Navy kicks you out because of your handicap. What do you do then? Meet this week's guest John Ramstead. He was a chubby, bullied kid that watched Top Gun the movie and was hooked. He was going to be a fighter pilot. But he had to overcome self doubt to take the first step. Not only did he become a U.S. Navy combat pilot, he was approved to enter Top Gun training. It was all lining up until one incident ended it all. You want to listen to this episode as he shares the challenges he had to overcome before, during, and after his Navy career. https://www.beyondinfluence.com Eternal Leadership podcast https://eternalleadership.com/305-2/ Book: On Purpose with Purpose: Discovering how to live your best life https://www.beyondinfluence.com/book/ Key Takeaways: Realism of Top Gun Maverick Dad's advice. “Bet on yourself” 1 out of 10,000 applicants make it into flight school Dad's words of wisdom that put him at the head of the class Don't let what you do become your identity Jobless and 45, married with kids Mentorship is crucial for personal and professional growth. Finding someone who has achieved what you want to achieve and learning from their experiences can be invaluable. Creating a safe space for communication is essential in any relationship. It allows for open and honest conversations that can lead to growth and improvement. Mindset plays a significant role in success. Adopting a growth mindset and reframing failures as learning opportunities can lead to personal and professional growth. Balancing work and personal life is essential for overall well-being and success. Prioritizing relationships and setting boundaries can lead to greater fulfillment in all areas of life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:23 Realism of the Movie Top Gun 03:49 John's Journey to Becoming a Fighter Pilot 06:24 The Importance of Mentorship 09:57 Recognizing the Need for Relationship Improvement 13:16 Creating a Safe Space for Communication 18:16 Dealing with Conflict at Home and Professionally 21:36 John's Transition from Fighter Pilot to Executive Coach 30:48 John's Work as an Executive Coach John Ramstead is not your ordinary keynote speaker and trainer. He's a former combat Navy fighter pilot, a transformative executive coach, the compelling voice behind the international podcast "Eternal Leadership", and the bestselling author of "On Purpose with Purpose—Discovering How to Live Your Best Life." Notably, Inc. Magazine lauded him as one of "The Top 12 Podcasts Leaders Need to Listen To." But beyond accolades and achievements, John's mission is to uplift individuals, enterprises, and government entities to their pinnacle of potential. Success to significant A decade ago, as John soared professionally, destiny threw a wrench in his path. A harrowing, near-fatal accident challenged his physical limits with twenty-three surgeries and almost two years of intensive medical rehabilitation and led him to a profound spiritual awakening. John experienced an in-person encounter with God at this life-altering junction, assuring him of his survival. This intimate rendezvous with the Divine didn't just save his life; it reshaped its very essence. The encounter with the living God imprinted upon John a vital message he feels compelled to share with the world. With an electrifying presence, John captivates audiences from varied backgrounds. His life story, reminiscent of an edge-of-your-seat Hollywood tale, offers hope, renewal, and transformation. But John is more than a storyteller; he's a catalyst for change. Fueled by his encounter with God and unyielding passion, he emboldens others to discover their authentic purpose. Join him on this journey, and prepare to receive a blueprint to live daily with fervor, intention, and divine purpose. Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Need to create more time to dedicate to your marriage? Download this free guide. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/boundaries Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk
Amidst multitasking and managing the minutiae, it can be daunting to dare to dream about building your business. We've been there, and we can help. Let's start with teacher training. While it might seem like a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG), Coach Cara Hazelton and Coach Caroline Plambeck break it down, starting with Episode 633, Instruct & Inspire: Teacher Training Series Intro. Pique your interest and get the wheels turning to envision what's possible. Gear up: expect a huge undertaking that requires loads of attention Make the call: purchase a white-label curriculum or craft your own Cultivate credibility: identify your brand as a leading expert and nurture loyal fans Equip your leaders: boost your instructors' skills and ensure consistent quality Reap revenue: benefit from an ongoing source of income (vacation, anyone?) This series covers all the need-to-knows – like should you have a teacher training, what kind of teacher training and nitty-gritties on payment, policy, pauses, certification and affiliation with larger organizations. Kick off this practical deep dive in Episode 633. Catch you there, Lise PS: Join 2,000+ studio owners who've decided to take control of their studio business and build their freedom empire. Subscribe HERE and join the party! www.studiogrow.co www.linkedin.com/company/studio-growco/
Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Shannon Badger, a co-founder, and partner of Badger CPA! In this episode, Shannon shares how and why she started Badger CPA, how she handles her remote workforce, and so much more. We are excited to have Shannon on the show! Outline of the Episode: [00:00] Intro [02:38] How Shannon Started Badger CPA [05:42] Love of Service [09:16] Passion for Your Work [12:35] Aggressive Giving Strategy to Remote Workforce [14:31] Preparing for the Next Five to Ten years [20:06] BHAG [24:19] Lightning Round [29:42] Interview Takeaways About Shannon Badger, CPA: Shannon is a CPA and RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) that specializes in tax and accounting strategy for her clients. She seeks to provide solutions that free up her client's time to grow their business and know that their accounting and finance functions are in excellent hands. About Badger CPA: We are a CPA Firm based in San Antonio, TX, with a team of smart, hardworking, and light-hearted accounting professionals who are passionate about helping fellow business owners succeed. Resources: Website: https://badgercpa.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/badgercpa/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxPB44yN_Wf9HCIZ8o5ld6A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badger-&-badger-certified-public-accountants-llc/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://bit.ly/AGH-YouTube
Today's episode of the Second in Command podcast is a brief excerpt from a conversation between Cameron and Carl J. Cox, in which they discuss a powerful strategy for long-term success, sharing how a visionary goal can transform an organization's trajectory. Listen as Cameron recounts moments of setting seemingly audacious targets that felt nearly impossible at first glance but, with careful planning and execution, became attainable milestones. You'll discover the importance of aligning teams with goals that are both ambitious yet plausible. Cameron also shares a moment where he and his business partner, almost instinctively, agreed on a massive revenue target for their company. Through a systematic approach, they exceeded this goal, underscoring the importance of clear vision, structured planning, and the right mindset to fuel growth.If you've enjoyed this episode of the Second in Command podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today!Enjoy!In This Episode You'll Learn:The concept of a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) and why vision statements should be replaced with vivid visions. (0:00)Why every business is a jigsaw puzzle with the vivid vision on the front, core values, core purpose, BHAG, and one-year plan as the four corners. (00:59)How Cameron internally sets goals for companies, focusing on employee net promoter score, customer net promoter score, profitability, and revenue. (2:26)And much more...Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron's newest book - The Second In Command - Unleash The Power Of Your COOCameron's Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch Cameron's Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ Paul Graham article ‘Founder Mode'Connect with Cameron: Website | LinkedIn
The Secret to Achieving BIG Goals in Private Practice | E233 Highlights from this episode: The Secret to Achieving BIG Goals in Private Practice (00:42) Closing Thought: The easiest part of private practice (18:39) 2024 has been a big year for my practice! In light of the recent milestones we've hit (new location, adding a doctor, etc.), I thought I would take us back to where this vision was born back in 2022. That was the year I sat down and created my BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) for 15 years out and worked backwards from there setting other goals for the in-between years. Let me tell you, the proof is in the pudding when it comes to the effectiveness of goal setting.
Howdy Ags! Today we are happy to welcome the President of Venturi Engineers, Jose De Leon ‘08! Jose shares with us his business journey and the sacrifices he has made along the way. Check out the full episode to learn more about Jose's business and his best hacks! Please leave us a rating and review and we'll see you next time. Thanks and Gig ‘em!
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Blue Is The New White #178.1 In this recap episode of Blue is the New White, Nick Cribb shares a game-changing analogy that every leader needs to hear. Too often, we get caught up chopping trees, focused on the grind, without ever stepping back to ask, ‘Where are we going?' Nick talks about the importance of putting down the axe, climbing the tree, and setting a ‘Big Hairy Audacious Goal' (BHAG) that realigns your efforts with your vision. If you're ready to refocus your energy and start thinking bigger, check out the full episode!
Howdy, Ags! We are joined by the fastest-growing Aggie entrepreneurs in 2022 and #1 on the Aggie100 list, Jeff Markim ‘12 and Daniel Totah ‘06! Listen along as they describe the beginnings of LeasePoint, the risky strategy that paid off, and how they have been able to scale and bring in millions of dollars each and every quarter! Be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast-listening platform to help us connect with other Aggie entrepreneurs! About LeasePoint Funding Group: LeasePoint is a single-point solution for funding capital equipment - a one-stop shop for equipment finance. With a diverse group of funding sources, LeasePoint has the flexibility to work with a wide range of credits including unique clients that fall outside the rigorous standards of conventional financing. Timestamps: [00:05 - 01:09] Intro [01:10 - 01:53] Aggie100 Win [01:54 - 03:13] College Fond Memories [03:14 - 04:22] The Start of LeasePoint [04:23 - 05:47] The Future of Banking [05:48 - 08:41] How They Live Out Their Values [08:42 - 11:25] What Does It Take To Be #1 In The Aggie100? [11:26 - 12:39] The Tipping Point [12:40 - 14:36] What Has It Looked Like To Scale? [14:37 - 16:10] What Did LeasePoint Fund Last Quarter? [16:11 - 17:19] BHAG [17:23 - 22:52] Lightning Round [22:53 - 24:10] Contact, Support, Opportunities [24:11 - 28:02] Biggest Takeaways [28:03 - 29:38] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.leasepointfg.com/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
You might be doing all the right things with your content creation...but do you have your goals in order? Let's take a page from Jim Collins and review our BHAGs. ------- Like this episode? SUBSCRIBE on Apple, Spotify or Google. See all Content Inc episodes at the Content Inc. podcast home. Get my personal newsletter today and receive my free goal-setting guide today.