Podcasts about businesses

Some Seattle business owners are taking matters into their own hands to ward off criminals. New records reveal staggering staff hours spent on Washington’s lawsuits against Trump. A dogwalker and dog were viciously attacked by two dogs at a homeless encampment in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. // LongForm: GUEST: The Regional Adminstrator for the Small Business Administration and former Washington State lawmaker Kelly Chambers on Tax Day. // Quick Hit: Trump says he has a couple SCOTUS picks waiting in the wings in the event of potential retirements.

A quiet shift has been unfolding beneath the surface of business, separating those gaining traction from those feeling increasing pressure despite relentless effort. Darren Hardy outlines structural changes redefining how companies operate and compete, revealing why traditional approaches are producing diminishing returns while a new operating model gains ground. Attend the upcoming Business Master Class May 4th-6th. Get your seat at HardyBMC.com/DarrenDaily. Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

What if the key to higher profits isn't better marketing or more sales tactics but how you treat your people? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Sandra Coker, CEO of Human Power Solutions and author of People Profit. Sandra shares her powerful journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, sparked by life-changing personal experiences that forced her to rethink everything. Sandra breaks down how investing in employee development directly impacts customer experience, retention, and long-term profitability. This episode is a must-listen for leaders, entrepreneurs, and women navigating what's next, offering both inspiration and actionable strategies to build stronger teams and more sustainable businesses.   What You Will Learn: How early life challenges can shape leadership style and drive independence. Why investing in employee development leads directly to increased profitability. The connection between internal team experience and external customer satisfaction. How to transition from corporate life into entrepreneurship with intention. What it takes to grow and scale a seven-figure consulting business. Why asking for help and leveraging mentors accelerates success. How to identify and fix internal organizational gaps that impact performance. Connect with Sandra Coker HP Solutions Book: People Profit: How to Improve Your Bottom Line by Investing in Those Connect with Wickedly Smart Women® Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic [5X Award-Winning Book] Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds Email: listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com  

"The biggest mistake most business owners make is they don't even know who they want to target. If you can hone in exactly on your avatar, you're going to get way better results out of your marketing."Most entrepreneurs stumble because they don't understand who their ideal client really is — and they hire talent or craft messaging that's too broad to convert. Allan Khazak, founder and CEO of Vroom Media, shares how laser-targeting your niche can unlock predictable leads, boost growth, and turn scaling from chaos into clarity. He reveals the mindset shifts that transformed his marketing agency from a fledgling startup into a powerhouse in lead generation for financial advisors, real estate, and e-commerce. Whether you're just starting out or scaling an agency, Alan's insights are essential for anyone looking to turn ‘more clients' into ‘the right clients'.As You Listen: 0:00 - 3:55 Introduction and Background6:05 - 7:59 The Importance of Niching Down14:24 - 16:18 Hiring Challenges and Lessons11:38 - 13:32 Marketing Strategies and Channels16:58 - 17:53 Future Goals and Business Growth "Initially, you will be bad at hiring and you need to understand that, but it's like a muscle. You go to the gym, you want to get six-pack abs shredded, 12% body fat. It's not going to happen overnight."

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been holding tractor protests and blocking traffic. They're asking for more financial help as they face rising fuel prices. The government in the Republic of Ireland has told farmers there, that 100 million euros are being made available to support them. The huge rises in fuel costs since the war in the Middle East, may be putting pressure on households across the UK, but farmers say their costs are being pushed so high, they could be facing a crisis for their businesses. The Country, Land and Business Association, the CLA, has revealed it made two bogus applications for licensed waste carrying. Businesses can apply for these licences and then charge people to take away their rubbish. The CLA made the applications to prove the system is flawed, one application was made on behalf of a cow called Beau Vine and another for a fictitious character called Laurie Load, both were approved by the online system, with no checks. National Parks are celebrating 75 years of existence and we're talking about them all week. Today, we're heading to the Black Mountains in Bannau Bryceiniog or the Brecon Beacons as it's also known, where a peat land restoration project is making a big difference to the landscape.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Dave Charest to discuss how AI is reshaping the way small businesses operate. Dave shares insights from recent research showing that more than half of small business owners are already using AI—and why many are increasing their marketing efforts despite economic uncertainty. The conversation explores how AI improves efficiency, helps business owners make smarter decisions, and enables them to compete at a higher level. They also cover practical strategies around email marketing, social media, and audience building—highlighting why owning your customer relationships is more important than ever. Topics Covered AI adoption among small businesses Efficiency vs overcomplication with AI Marketing trends and budget shifts Email marketing vs social media strategy Building and owning your audience Data-driven decision making with AI Common mistakes small business owners make Connect with Dave Charest https://www.constantcontact.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecharest Connect with Ryan Alford https://ryanalford.com https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford

With a tight turnaround in organizing Soltopia, several Asian owned businesses report they were not included as vendors, prompting questions about how the rushed planning shaped participation. One of those businesses, Asia 101, ran by UCSB alumni Boxi Wang, raised concerns about Soltopia's vendor process and how it impacted his business. Here is Omar Opeyany with the story.

Are press releases still relevant in 2026… or are they the most underrated growth hack for getting your business recommended by AI?In this episode, Gloria Chou breaks down why traditional discovery is changing—and how platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity AI are now driving how customers decide what to buy.If your brand isn't showing up in AI recommendations, you're missing one of the biggest visibility opportunities right now.You'll learn: Why social media reach is declining—and what's replacing it  How AI tools choose which brands to recommend  Why press releases are the #1 trust signal for AI visibility and SEO  How to use press releases to get backlinks on sites like Yahoo Finance and AP News The exact structure that makes your brand easy for AI to find and rank  How to position yourself as the first in your niche (even in saturated markets)  Why press releases can also protect your IP and authority This episode is your shortcut to understanding how AI search (GEO) works—and how to create an interconnected web of authority that helps your business get discovered, trusted, and recommended.Because today: 

In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Rick Segal and Will Holdren sit down with Eric Wiklendt, Partner and Managing Director at Speyside Equity, to break down what private equity actually looks like behind the scenes.With over 15 years at Speyside, Eric has been directly involved in sourcing, operating, and exiting investments across manufacturing businesses. Before that, he served as CEO of Kelix Heat Transfer Systems, giving him a unique operator-first perspective on how to grow and scale companies.We dive into how private equity firms identify opportunities, what makes a business attractive, and what really happens after an acquisition. If you've ever wondered how deals get done at a high level—or how to think like an investor—this episode delivers.WLPWR Podcast Website: willpowerpodcast.orgGet your copy of Rick Segal's book, The Heart of It here: https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/business-and-finance/entrepreneurship/the-heart-of-it/Read Rick Segal's blog: https://impactinvestorsegal.com/blog

The Founderz Lounge Episode #82 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.AI is everywhere, fake experts are multiplying, and somehow modern business keeps rewarding noise over real execution.In this episode of Business & Bullsh*t, Don and Steve break down what happens when AI hype, white-labeled apps, surface-level business advice, and instant-expert culture start replacing actual experience, judgment, and doing the work. What starts with sugar regulation, robot maids, and AI assistants quickly turns into a bigger conversation about business buzzwords, shallow expertise, leadership, execution, and why too many people are trying to teach before they have built anything real.They also get into why business owners need more than tactics to lead well, why consuming content is not the same as building something, and how easy it has become to package ideas before earning the right to sell them. Along the way, they mix in the usual Business & Bullsh*t chaos with burger debates, terrible movies, and the kind of random side roads that make these episodes what they are.If you are tired of AI noise, fake gurus, and business advice from people who have not actually done the work, this episode is for you.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer and Intro[00:51] Founderz Roundup:[03:27] Robot maids[05:47] Would you want a robot at home?[07:42] Annoying business buzzwords[10:07] What is “raw dogging life”?[12:03] Founderz Hot Take[12:10] Stop launching coaching apps[13:53] Founderz Fast Five[14:02] Why experts teach too soon[16:20] Leadership is more than tactics[17:32] Leaders are still learning[18:04] Fast food burger wars[19:55] Weirdest thing seen on the road[21:15] What ruins a sandwich instantly[22:41] Best bad movie debateKey Takeaways:  • “Be comfortable being bored.” ~Steve Bon• “Unless you've got a really big platform built, it's not a million dollar business.” ~Don Varady• “I think there are way too many content consumers and creators and not enough doers.” ~Don Varady• “(Online Experts) A lot of them have never built a damn thing.” ~Don Varady• Two years of owning a business does not make you an expert, even if you can learn a lot in that time. ~Don Varady• Leadership takes more than a conference, a book, or a few tactics. It takes emotional intelligence, communication, and time. ~Steve Bon• “Leaders are learners.” ~Steve Bon Connect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanEatzLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRGrE-Xv4IMW_DbxSOTGGA Bon's Eye Marketing:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonseyemarketing Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonseyemarketing9477  

Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood is dealing with a wave of early-morning burglaries that hit multiple small businesses within hours, leaving owners shaken and calling for more police presence. Thieves broke into several locations, including a jewelry store and local cafés, causing damage, stealing merchandise, and even taking a delivery van that was later recovered. Business owners say the crimes appeared coordinated and some watched the break-ins unfold on security cameras, raising concerns about response times and safety. In response, the community is coming together and working with local organizations to push for increased security and support, highlighting ongoing concerns about property crime in the area.

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If going on strike will demonstrate to government how traders are affected by the introduction of Republican AI, then so be it – Clement Boateng (GUTA President)

Government contracting networking is the strategy most small businesses overlook — and it's exactly how sole source contracts get awarded before an opportunity ever hits SAM.gov. In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Eric Coffey breaks down how real relationships built at events like NCMA and SAME have led directly to sole source awards, subcontracting invitations, and speaking opportunities that open doors no cold outreach ever could. What you'll learn in this episode: How sole source contracts are won through events — A real example of reconnecting at a conference leading to ongoing sole source awards with no competition Why NCMA events give you direct access to contracting professionals — The people who certify contracting officers attend these events, making them among the highest-value networking opportunities in the industry How volunteering at conferences turns into paid speaking and subcontracting work — Real stories of showing up to volunteer and leaving as a speaker and a subcontractor Why sitting on association boards accelerates your pipeline — Board membership at NCMA, SAME, and veterans organizations builds long-term credibility and generates referral-based contract opportunities How testifying on Capitol Hill positions you as the go-to expert — Congressional committee members only call on people they know; testifying puts you in that circle and creates sustained access to policy-level decision makers EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Welcome to the Federal Help Center podcast community 0:27 - How a conference reconnection led to ongoing sole source contracts 1:23 - Pre-event research strategy for targeting the right agency contacts 2:22 - Thought leadership, speaking engagements, and tribal company positioning 3:16 - Leveraging SAME and NCMA events to meet contracting office personnel 4:37 - How volunteering at conferences turns into speaking and subcontract awards 6:34 - Board membership strategy and its long-term pipeline benefits 7:30 - Why testifying on Capitol Hill builds unmatched procurement credibility Join a community of small business owners learning, growing, and winning federal contracts together. If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ Website: https://govcongiants.org/ Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

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Ralph welcomes Haley Hinkle, policy counsel at Fairplay to tell us about how a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and safety, violating state law. Then when present highlights from last week's symposium on impeachment, featuring Dennis Kucinich, CIA whistleblower, Jeffrey Sterling, Public Citizen co-president, Rob Weissman, GW law dean Alan Morrison and many more.Haley Hinkle is policy counsel at Fairplay, where she advocates for laws and regulations that protect children and teens' autonomy and safety online. Ms. Hinkle has also worked on issues at the intersection of government surveillance technology and civil liberties.We saw a lot of that in the discovery for these cases and other lawsuits that are currently being brought against the companies—that they have a lot of internal research where they're very specific with their features. And also their safety features. They test them to make sure safety features aren't too effective. They don't reduce too much screen time. And this is completely overwhelming for young brains. And it's completely overwhelming for families that are trying to make the choice between protecting their children and isolating them from the virtual spaces where all of their friends and classmates are gathering. And so it's not straightforward. And in many cases, the parental controls or settings that may give a family some semblance of control are not usually very effective.Haley HinkleI think if juries continue to make such resounding decisions on behalf of families, that's maybe going to motivate these companies to try to find ways to avoid further jury trials and to settle. But all of this raises the fact that as these processes continue (and they're so important), we can't wait for lawmakers to do their part to also step in and act and try to get some strong rules of the road in place to fill the void that has created this situation.Haley HinkleWe're in a moment right now where we have to decide who we are as a people—not who the President is. We already have an estimation of that. The question is who we are. Because, with few exceptions, almost each and every statement the President has made in the last month has been an impeachable offense. He is a walking, talking impeachment machine.Dennis KucinichLet me remind everybody watching this and this panel that this entire Congress is complicit in every crime of this administration for letting Donald Trump pass that threshold into his illegal presidency by not upholding Section 3 of the 14th Amendment on January 6, 2025. I am preaching to the choir if I tell this audience that we have passed so many thresholds when accountability should have happened, when somebody's foot should have been put down, and this should have stopped. This obscene, lawless war launched by a draft dodging pedophile domestic terrorist in concert with an international war criminal…Generations are going to be looking back to this moment to see what those people, those men and women (Democrats and Republicans in that body, but at the end of the day, human beings with moral compasses somewhere deep within themselves) were doing when American democracy was being burned to the ground.Jessica Denson, founder of the Removal CoalitionNews 4/10/26* This week, many felt that the U.S. came as close to a nuclear conflagration as it has since the Cuban Missile Crisis, as President Trump whipsawed between vowing that Iran's “'whole civilization will die” and striking peace deals with the Islamic Republic. Ultimately, the U.S., Iran and Israel all signed a two-week cease-fire agreement, mediated by Pakistan, including a provision that Iran will “allow oil, gas and other vessels to proceed unmolested” through the Strait of Hormuz, per the New York Times. However, this is just a cease-fire – not a peace treaty – and is being immediately pushed to the brink as Israel continues their ongoing, devastating assault on Lebanon. The Guardian reports that both Iran and Pakistan view Lebanon as included within the deal, while Israel maintains that it is a separate matter. In retaliation, Iran is now demanding tolls as high as $2 million per ship to pass through the Strait. With Israel showing little interest in acceding to a ceasefire in Lebanon, it seems unlikely this crisis will be resolved swiftly.* In the lead up to Trump's address Tuesday night, a large number of Democrats came out publicly in favor of Trump's removal via the 25th amendment, or failing that, a new congressional impeachment effort. According to Axios, this group includes both progressives like AOC, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, as well as more moderate members, including even Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Some Democratic Senators, including Senators Ed Markey and Ron Wyden also signaled their support. Perhaps most strikingly, former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called for Trump to be removed through an invocation of the 25th amendment, though she stopped short of calling for impeachment. This all coincided with Congressman John Larson introducing a new set of 13 articles of impeachment – that he may soon force a vote on under House Rule IX – and the legal symposium on impeachment organized by our own Ralph Nader and friend of the show Bruce Fein, available on C-SPAN.* Leading the moral opposition to the Iran war meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV – the first American Pope – has come out in opposition, telling journalists that “all people of goodwill” should “always search for peace and not violence… [and] reject war,” emphasizing that many have called this war “unjust” and that it is ”continuing to escalate and…not resolving anything.” Pope Leo stressed that “the innocent: children, the elderly, the sick…will become victims of this continued warfare.” The pontiff even went so far as to conclude with a call for political action, urging the people of the world “to contact the authorities—political leaders, congressmen—to ask them, to tell them, to work for peace and to reject war and violence.” This from Vatican News.* However, this is just the latest flashpoint between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. Administration officials were already irate with the Vatican earlier this week, following Pope Leo's statements on Easter Sunday, when he called for world leaders to give up their “desire to dominate others” and “the imperialist occupation of the world.” In response, Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby – grandson of former CIA Director William Colby – reportedly told Vatican officials that “America has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world,””and “The Catholic Church had better take its side.” They also reportedly invoked the Avignon Papacy, implying that the United States could sponsor an heretical anti-pope as an alternative for rightwing Catholics. This exchange was apparently so shocking that Vatican officials canceled a planned American visit by the first American Pope. This from Newsweek.* Another deeply immoral story comes to us from Michigan, where the Detroit News reports Danhao Wang – a Chinese electrical and computer engineering research assistant at the University of Michigan – has died after falling from an upper level of the George G. Brown Building. According to this report, the university's police department is investigating this incident as a “possible act of self harm,” but Chinese authorities are demanding an investigation into his death, noting that it came on the heels of Wang enduring “hostile questioning” by federal law enforcement. This tragedy has occurred within the context of a Trump administration-led “crackdown” on foreign influence at U.S. universities. The Chinese Consulate in Chicago meanwhile put out a public statement decrying that “For some time now, the U.S. has overstretched the concept of national security for political manipulation and groundlessly interrogated and harassed Chinese students and scholars,” like Wang, implying some role in his death, while simultaneously “infring[ing] on Chinese citizens' legitimate and lawful rights and interests, poison[ing] the atmosphere of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and the U.S., and creat[ing] a serious chilling effect.” The Consulate is also demanding that law enforcement “carry out a full investigation, give the family of the victim and the Chinese side a responsible explanation, stop any discriminatory law enforcement targeting Chinese students and scholars in the U.S., and stop imposing wrongful convictions.”* Elsewhere in the midwest, Republican lawmakers in Ohio are taking first steps to do something about the out of control sports gambling epidemic. These legislators have introduced two bills, one designed to ban in-game gambling, parlay and prop bets and wagers on all college athletics and a second bill which would prohibit the “use of credit cards to make bets…[limit] bets to $100 and only [allow] up to eight wagers per 24 hour [period].” It would also ban ads during events broadcast live. However, the number one biggest rule these laws would impose would be banning online sports gambling period. Republican State Rep. Gary Click is quoted saying “[We're] going to put some common sense consumer protections in place to protect Ohio citizens.” Yet, this report also notes a huge loophole in these bills: they would not apply to prediction markets like Polymarket or Kalshi, just pure sportsbooks. This from ABC News 5 Cleveland.* Turning back to foreign affairs, French authorities have arrested Rima Hassan, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Jean-luc Mélenchon left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) party. The charge? According to Al Jazeera, suspicion of “apology for terrorism” for a post that referenced Kozo Okamoto, a participant in the deadly attack at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport in 1972. However, Hassan's allies in the LFI see this as a thinly veiled attempt to silence pro-Palestine voices. Sophia Chikirou, an LFI MP said “The French police and justice system are being used to intimidate those who support the Palestinian people,” while Mélenchon himself wrote “So there is no longer parliamentary immunity in France. Intolerable.” Mathilde Panot, an MP and head of the LFI delegation in the National Assembly, said “the criminalisation of political opponents has reached a new level,” under President Emmanuel Macron and demanded that “This relentless attack, trampling on the most fundamental rights, must end immediately.”* Our final stories this week cover Latin America. First, a delegation of American members of Congress, including Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Jonathan Jackson, visited Cuba in an attempt to see “firsthand the devastation and suffering caused by the U.S. blockade of fuel,” according to Jayapal. In their joint statement, Jayapal and Jackson wrote that they met with “families, religious leaders, entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, the Cuban government, Latin American and African ambassadors, humanitarian aid organizations, and Cubans across the political spectrum, including dissidents,” all of whom demanded an end to the blockade. Further, they wrote that they witnessed “premature babies in incubators, weighing just two pounds, who are at tremendous risk because their ventilators and incubators cannot function without electricity. Children cannot attend school because there is no fuel for them or their teachers to travel. Cancer patients cannot receive lifesaving treatments because of lack of medications. There is a water shortage because there is little electricity to pump water. Businesses have closed. Families cannot keep food refrigerated, and food production on the island has dropped to just 10 percent of the people's needs.” They concluded by calling for “real negotiations” between both countries. Sadly, it is unlikely that those will come after such a long, acrimonious relationship since the 1959 revolution.* Next, in Venezuela, NPR reports that the Office of Foreign Assets Control – a division of the Treasury Department – has lifted sanctions on acting President Delcy Rodríguez. NPR notes that this sanctions relief “allows Rodríguez to more freely work with U.S. companies and investors.” In a statement on the platform Telegram, Rodríguez wrote “We value President Donald Trump's decision as a step toward normalizing and strengthening relations between our countries...We trust that this progress will allow for the lifting of current sanctions against our country, enabling us to build and guarantee an effective bilateral cooperation agenda for the benefit of our people.” Yet, her presidency rests on shaky legal grounds. While the Trump administration recognizes her as the “sole Head of State” the Venezuelan political system still recognizes Nicolás Maduro as the rightful president and Rodríguez as acting president for just 90 days – a window that is ending as we record this segment – though the National Assembly, presided over by her brother, can extend her acting term by six months. After that point however, the future of Venezuela looks far murkier, particularly if Maduro remains in U.S. custody.* Finally, in Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her government will consolidate the various branches of the Mexican public health apparatus – including the Mexican Social Security Institute, the Social Security Institute and Social Services of Workers of the State, and the IMSS Bienestar program – into a single Universal Health Service. According to TeleSUR English, President Sheinbaum stated that the “objective is that any citizen can attend any health institution and be guaranteed full and free coverage throughout the national system.” President Sheinbaum emphasized that “universal breast cancer care will also be incorporated, including mammograms, biopsies, and treatments at the nearest facility, expanding preventive and therapeutic coverage for women nationwide,” and that the plan would “ensure continuity of complex treatments for conditions such as cancer, HIV, kidney disease, and hemophilia, even if the patient loses or changes their health insurance coverage, preventing interruptions in critical therapies.” She hopes to have this system in place by next year. While Mexico has a much more robust public health infrastructure than the U.S. to begin with, it is remarkable how, with the right combination of administrative competence, popular government and political will, Sheinbaum is poised to achieve yet another social safety net expansion considered a complete political impossibility in this country in such a short window of time. Never let yourself be beaten down. A better world is possible.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This webinar-turned-podcast features panels on artificial intelligence, CFO leadership, and practical strategies for building strong businesses, with insights from industry leaders.

This webinar-turned-podcast features panels on artificial intelligence, CFO leadership, and practical strategies for building strong businesses, with insights from industry leaders.

Ennis businesses are reportedly suffering a loss of earnings due to fuel protests. Ennis Chamber is urging protestors and Government representatives to have "constructive dialogue", claiming the disruption is causing "widespread damage" to the local economy. Retail Excellence Ireland meanwhile says trade has fallen by up to 50% in some areas as a direct result of fuel blockades. Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O'Brien says consumers are staying out of the county town due to concerns around congestion and fuel scarcity.

In this week's Behind The Scenes episode of The FasterFreedom Show, Sam gets candid about the biggest mistake his businesses made over the past year—and the lessons that came from it.He explains how buying multi-family rental properties that didn't align with the team's strengths became a costly distraction, and why waiting too long to divest from underperforming assets compounded the issue. Sam breaks down why single-family rentals remain the core of their strategy, where the business truly shines, and how focusing on what works best sets up long-term success.He also reflects on how overly ambitious visions can sometimes lead to missteps—but why thinking big and testing limits is still a necessary part of growing a business. This episode provides a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at learning from mistakes, adjusting strategy, and realigning focus to drive stronger results in the future.Join my FREE real estate community on Skool: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/relaunch⁠⁠⁠FasterFreedom Capital Connection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fasterfreedomcapital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Rental Investment Training: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freerentalwebinar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Entrepreneur and marketing strategist Kalen Cotto joins me to unpack what really happens when life, business, and identity all start collapsing at once—and how you actually rebuild from there.Most conversations about success focus on strategy, tactics, and growth curves. This one doesn't.Kalen and I dig into the uncomfortable middle—the part where things fall apart, confidence drops, income disappears, and you're left trying to figure out what comes next.From losing momentum in business and rebuilding from almost nothing, to navigating personal setbacks, reputation damage, and starting over as a single parent, Kalen shares what resilience actually looks like beyond motivational clichés.We explore why mindset isn't just a buzzword, how environment shapes recovery, and why most people stay stuck longer than they need to. This is a candid conversation about identity, comparison, burnout, rebuilding income streams, and learning how to move forward when there's no clear roadmap.The lesson isn't blind positivity. It's learning how to interrupt negative cycles, rebuild momentum, and keep showing up—even when results aren't immediate.TL;DR* Mindset isn't fixed—it's something you actively manage* Environment shifts can break negative mental loops* Most people quit during the “invisible effort” phase* Comparison kills progress faster than failure* Testing and iteration matter more than perfection* Income instability is part of building something real* Confidence is rebuilt through action, not waitingMemorable Lines* “You can't serve people if you're stuck in your own head.”* “Break the environment, break the pattern.”* “It's not failure—it's part of the testing phase.”* “Someone less experienced is already selling what you're afraid to.”* “You don't need certainty—you need momentum.”GuestKalen Cotto — Founder of KMC DigitalMarketing strategist helping businesses refine messaging, positioning, and scalable growth strategies. Experienced in working with both small businesses and larger corporate clients, with a focus on practical execution over theory.Why This MattersThe modern career path isn't linear anymore. Businesses stall. Income fluctuates. Confidence dips.What separates people who rebuild from those who stay stuck isn't talent—it's the ability to manage their mindset, adapt quickly, and keep moving without guaranteed outcomes.For founders, freelancers, and professionals navigating uncertainty, this episode reframes “feeling stuck” not as failure—but as a phase that can be broken with the right actions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

When the world changes, most businesses panic... while a few quietly profit. In this episode, Dan Kennedy and Darin Spindler break down what separates winners from losers when market conditions suddenly shift, and why the fundamentals of success haven't changed even if the tactics have. From avoiding shiny new metrics to reinventing yourself when you're forced to adapt, you'll get a clear-eyed look at staying profitable during chaos. If you can't control the environment, learn to control your response to it. MagneticMarketing.com NoBSLetter.com

Julie Yoo has seen healthcare from nearly every angle, as a founder who scaled Kyruus to 20 million patients, as a board member, and now as a General Partner at a16z leading investments in some of the most consequential AI health companies being built today. In this conversation with StartUp Health co-founder Unity Stoakes and an interactive audience of StartUp Health community members, she unpacks the ideas she’s been putting forward publicly and the thinking behind them. Why will healthcare benefit from AI more than any other industry? What does infinite healthcare actually mean, and why did it generate such a polarized reaction? Why is she now actively encouraging the compound business model she once cautioned founders against? And what does she look for in a founder when everyone walking into a Series A looks the same on paper? A rich, candid conversation for anyone building, funding, or thinking deeply about the future of health. Do you want to participate in live conversations with industry luminaries? When you join StartUp Health – a private community for founders, investors, buyers, and industry leaders to connect year-round – you are invited to a full calendar of interactive Fireside Chats with the most influential leaders shaping health innovation. Come with questions, learn what is working right now, and connect with industry icons. » Learn more and join today.

Jefferson Parish secured over $3 million for a food incubator to help small businesses. We go over that and see what else the parish has cooking with Jerry Bologna, Executive Director of JEDCO (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission).

* We go live to Augusta, Georgia and get an update on the Masters * Jefferson Parish secured over $3 million for a food incubator to help small businesses. We'll go over that and see what else the parish has cooking with Jerry Bologna with JEDCO.

Majesco Chief Strategy Officer Denise Garth, who is regarded as one of the most influential executives in insurance, has built expertise with leveraging both the analytical and creative sides of her brain for her role at the insurance software developer and also when she guides startups.

We meet Alexander Rinke, the co-CEO and co-founder of Celonis, a billion-dollar company that started life as a university project between three friends.We learn how the Munich-based company raised capital like a Silicon Valley startup without ever having to go to Silicon Valley. And we hear how its pioneering "process intelligence" idea, which he likens to "x-raying" a business, is used by some of the biggest companies in the world - and even the beer industry.If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Will Bain Producers: Luke Jarmyn and Craig HendersonBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.(Picture: CEO of Celonis, Alexander Rinke. Credit: Celonis)

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cedric Walker. Interview Purpose The purpose of this interview is to highlight visionary entrepreneurship, cultural ownership, and perseverance, using Cedric Walker’s founding of Universoul Circus as a case study in building a purpose‑driven business that uplifts community while achieving long‑term success. The conversation emphasizes how research, resilience, cultural authenticity, and belief in a vision can overcome skepticism and systemic barriers. It also positions Universoul Circus as more than entertainment—it is a multigenerational cultural institution rooted in Black excellence, inclusion, and family unity. Major Themes & Key Takeaways 1. Vision Comes Before Validation Cedric Walker shares that the vision for Universoul Circus came in the early 1990s, long before there was widespread belief that a Black‑owned circus centered on performers of color could succeed. Despite strong skepticism from both Black and white investors, Walker trusted the research, the cultural need, and his instinct. Key takeaway: Vision must lead—even when validation comes much later. 2. Research Turns Ideas Into Reality Walker did not rely on inspiration alone. He immersed himself in research, studying Black entertainment history, circus traditions, and global performance art. This foundation allowed him to confidently build a unique, sustainable model rather than copying existing formats. Key takeaway: Preparation and research are critical when challenging industry norms. 3. Cultural Authenticity Is a Competitive Advantage Universoul Circus was created to be authentically Black, not as a niche product, but as a universal experience rooted in joy, music, athleticism, and storytelling. Walker emphasizes that authenticity—not adaptation—is what attracts diverse audiences. Key takeaway: When you are fully yourself, your work transcends culture and geography. 4. Family‑Centered Entertainment Fills a Real Need A defining goal of Universoul Circus is to create an experience where multiple generations can sit together and all feel seen, engaged, and celebrated. Walker intentionally designed the show so grandparents, parents, and children could enjoy the same experience simultaneously. Key takeaway: Businesses that bring families together create lasting emotional value. 5. Evolution Without Losing Identity Over time, Universoul Circus evolved—from including animals to becoming a modern, high‑energy, animal‑free production—adapting to changing laws, audience preferences, and cultural shifts. However, Walker notes that the soul of the circus never changed. Key takeaway: Successful brands evolve operationally without abandoning their purpose. 6. Global Talent, Long‑Term Investment Walker details how Universoul Circus sources talent from around the world, including Ethiopia, Cuba, China, and the Caribbean. Performers often undergo years of training and development before appearing in the show, reinforcing Universoul’s commitment to excellence and safety. Key takeaway: Excellence requires patience, investment, and a long‑term mindset. 7. Representation Changes Perception Universoul Circus intentionally showcases elite Black performers in spaces where they were historically unseen or undervalued. Walker explains that representation is not symbolic—it reshapes belief and possibility for both audiences and performers. Key takeaway: Representation is not aesthetic; it is transformative. 8. Perseverance Creates Legacy Celebrating over 30 years of operation, Universoul Circus stands as proof that staying committed to purpose through adversity leads to longevity. Walker sees the circus as a living legacy and a foundation for future cultural innovation. Key takeaway: Longevity is built by staying the course when others doubt the destination. Notable Quotes “Vision comes to you like that—you have to trust it.” “Nobody believed it would work, but I felt it in my gut and in my research.” “Our goal was to stay authentically Black—that’s what transcends culture.” “We wanted something where a grandmother, a father, and a child could all enjoy the same show.” “Nothing you see is by chance. Everything has meaning.” “We invested years into these performers before they ever hit our stage.” “This is more than a circus—it’s a family reunion under the big top.” Overall Message Cedric Walker’s interview is a masterclass in cultural entrepreneurship. It demonstrates how creativity, courage, and conviction can transform an idea into an enduring institution. His journey with Universoul Circus reinforces that purpose, preparation, and persistence are the true drivers of success—especially when building something that challenges expectations. The conversation ultimately affirms that when a business is rooted in authenticity and community, it can achieve both economic sustainability and cultural impact. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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NinjaOne's reported growth and positioning within the MSP software landscape presents a notable development for service providers evaluating vendor ecosystems. According to statements reviewed by Ryan Morris and Dave Sobel, NinjaOne claims an annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding $500 million, a valuation above $5 billion, and a customer base of more than 35,000. This self-reported data, while not independently verified due to NinjaOne's private ownership, places the company within the top tier of platform providers for endpoint management, alongside ConnectWise and Kaseya. The expansion and platform focus suggest material choices ahead for MSPs considering stack consolidation, endpoint management, and integration requirements. Supporting analysis from Dave highlights trends in the categorization of platform players, noting shifts among vendors such as Enable, which is repositioning from the MSP infrastructure platform to the security domain. The discussion raises a technical consideration: the evolution from API-driven integration toward emerging orchestration standards such as MCP servers, though details from vendors remain limited. MSPs are advised to understand tier distinctions among platform providers and carefully assess how these shifts may affect integration, security posture, and operational alignment. Adjacent topics explored by the speakers include the risk and tradeoffs involved in vendor onboarding, M&A (mergers and acquisitions) processes, and the relevance of business continuity strategies. Ryan Morris and Dave Sobel critique extended, six-month vendor evaluation pipelines as potentially eroding competitive positioning in a landscape characterized by rapidly evolving technologies, especially AI-driven tools. Additionally, the episode revisits the skill set of the IT generalist, acknowledging that while specialist expertise remains essential in domains such as security, contemporary AI adoption demands generalist capabilities for validation, interpretation, and curation of technology outputs. The podcast asserts several operational takeaways for MSPs and IT leaders. Prioritizing process documentation and standardization enables scalability and business value beyond the presence of individual owners, as financial professionals weigh factors such as repeatability and owner-independence in valuation. Businesses should balance rigorous stack control with responsive, customer-centric experimentation, managing the pace of change in vendor portfolios and technologies. In M&A scenarios, the speakers caution against overly formulaic approaches, emphasizing contextual evaluation of fit and motivation to mitigate post-transaction dissatisfaction. Collectively, these themes stress the need for ongoing adaptation, systematized governance, and objective risk management in MSP operations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy has released its first‑year report examining how small businesses are responding to rapid shifts in federal contracting and regulatory policy. The findings highlight both strain and adaptation as firms adjust to changing rules and agency practices. We'll walk through what stood out and what comes next with Chip Bishop, Deputy Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if being "indispensable" is the very thing holding your business back? In this episode, Lisa Goldenthal delivers a powerful wake-up call for CEOs and founders: if your business can't run without you, it's not an asset—it's a high-pressure job. Triggered by a real moment—dropping a wine barrel on her foot and immediately worrying about work—Lisa unpacks the deeper issue behind CEO dependency, burnout, and stalled growth.

What if your business is growing... and getting worse at the same time? Most founders think growth means adding more. More offers. More channels. More customers. More moving parts. Yaron says that works early, but somewhere between $2M and $20M in revenue, that same habit starts eating your margin alive. In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with Yarin Gaon of Fractional Partners to talk about the Clarity Playbook, a private-equity-style framework built for companies too small for private equity but big enough to need real focus. The conversation gets into why founders confuse friction with execution problems, why "just hustle harder" stops working, and how narrowing the business can make it stronger, cleaner, and more profitable.

Why Most Pressure Washing Businesses Get Stuck at $100K (And How to Break Through to $500K)You've built a solid six-figure pressure washing business — but now you're stuck. You're working harder than ever, your calendar is packed, but revenue won't budge past $100K. Sound familiar?In this episode, I break down the exact bottlenecks that keep pressure washing businesses trapped at the $100K ceiling and reveal the systems, mindset shifts, and strategies you need to scale to $500K and beyond.What You'll Learn:✅ The #1 reason most pressure washing businesses plateau at $100K✅ Why working harder won't get you to $500K (and what will)✅ The systems shift from owner-operator to CEO✅ How to hire and manage multiple crews without losing quality✅ Marketing strategies that work at $500K (that don't work at $50K)✅ Real numbers: what it actually costs to scale past six figuresIf you're ready to stop trading time for money and start building a real pressure washing empire, this episode is for you.

How can corporate scandals—from Enron to the Facebook privacy controversy—change the way the world works for the better?Political scientists Pepper Culpepper and Taeku Lee have drawn on a decade of research on policymaking and public opinion to show how scandals can ignite a public with few political outlets for their discontent. Scandals don't simply dominate news cycles: they can provoke us to demand better policy, spurring governments to adopt rules that protect us from massive corporations run amok. They say that today it is giant companies, not governments, that run the world. Businesses launch rockets into space, control satellite communication, and develop era-defining AI technologies. But around the globe, these corporate titans are facing increasing public hostility. Tech giants are accused of promoting misinformation, undermining democracy and violating our privacy. Big banks, reeling since the financial crisis of 2008, continue to face major scandals. Drawing on real-life examples such as the powdered milk scandal that rocked France, the VW scandal in Germany, the Goldman Sachs scandal in the United States, Cambridge Analytica in Britain and Samsung in South Korea, Culpepper and Lee say these scandals are not just symptoms of a careless corporate elite, they are opportunities for real political change.They explore all of this in their book The Billionaire Backlash, and Taeku Lee comes to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to reveal their take on how the shared anger of citizens can be channeled into a backlash that has the potential to reinvigorate our failing democracies. One corporate scandal at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When building a business, have you ever felt like working harder should be the answer, but the more you push, the more exhausted, misaligned, or stuck you become?  In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, Jason Hull sits down with Sean Patton, former U.S. Army Special Forces Commander, executive coach, and leadership speaker, to unpack what entrepreneurs can learn from military leadership, self-leadership, and mission-driven culture.  They discuss the dangers of hustle without recovery, why so many business owners never learn to lead themselves, and how clarity of mission, roles, and outcomes can transform the way a team operates.  Jason and Sean also explore why the military is far more collaborative than most people assume, how strong leaders facilitate input without losing ownership, and why mission dictates culture in both combat and business. Along the way, they dive into personal purpose, team alignment, trust in sales, and the mindset shifts required to build a business that creates both impact and freedom instead of burnout. You'll Learn (00:00) Introduction and Guest Background  (01:15) Sean Patton's Military and Entrepreneurial Journey  (04:16) Leadership in Difficult Situations: Military vs. Business  (08:29) Dispelling Myths About Military Leadership  (10:35) Collaborative Decision-Making in Special Forces  (12:56) The Role of Extreme Ownership in Leadership  (16:08) Culture as a Mission-Driven Concept  (19:16) Aligning Mission, Culture, and Outcomes  (20:51) The Power of Mission and Vision in Business  (25:41) The Why Behind Business Success  (29:24) The Entrepreneurial Hierarchy of Needs  (35:19) Applying Military Clarity to Business Operations  (37:31) The Importance of Clear Roles and Responsibilities  (41:37) Closing Remarks and Contact Information Quotables "Leadership isn't a title, it's a person you become." "Sometimes the loudest voice in the room isn't the smartest voice in the room." "Mission dictates culture." Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:01) Five, four, three, two, one. All right. Welcome everybody to the DoorGro show. I'm Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGro, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we've brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry.   At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now, let's get into the show. All right, so I have an awesome guest today. I'm hanging out here with Sean Patton. Welcome, Sean. I'm going to brag about you a little bit. Thanks for being here.   Sean Patton (00:53) Yeah, alright, you go for it. Thanks for having me, man.   Jason Hull (00:54) All right. All   right. So Sean is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Commander, Meta Performance Executive Coach at Novus Global and a leadership keynote speaker. Sean helps leaders accomplish seemingly impossible and thrilling visions through transformation. This is your bio. As a former U.S. Army Special Forces Commander, Sean brings a rare combination of battlefield tested leadership, real world business ownership.   and success back to human performance principles to every stage and coaching session. His work is grounded in one belief, leadership isn't a title, it's a person you become. As an ICF certified executive coach, host of the No Limit Leadership Podcast and author of A Warrior's Mindset, The Six Keys to Greatness. Awesome. Sean, so glad to have you here. Welcome to the show.   Sean Patton (01:48) Thanks, man. I'm excited to be here.   Jason Hull (01:50) Cool. So Sean, for those listening, I'd love for them to get a little bit of background on you. I gave a little bio, but tell them a little bit about how did you get into entrepreneurism? When did you wake up and go, hey, you know what? I'm an entrepreneur.   Sean Patton (02:04) Well, it took a little bit. was maybe a little late to the game. I originally went from a small town in Kansas. I went to the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduated and then spent 10 years as an active duty officer in the army. So I was an infantry officer and then a special forces officer in the special forces group commanding two different Green Beret attachments. So it was a busy time. I feel like I crammed a lifetime of   leadership lessons into those 14 years, right? Like West Point is most intense leadership training that our nation has. And then, you know, was a rifle platoon leader and sniper platoon leader in Iraq. Then I was an Afghanistan with my team. So I was doing really difficult things and complex things with elite performing teams. And, you know, despite all of that and 22 months in combat and 30 months to point overseas,   I was never really the gun guy or the gear guy. Uh, it was all, it always about the people and the problems that we were solving. And so in 2015, a little before that, I decided that I was going to get out of the military in transition. And I just had this entrepreneurship itch that I wanted to scratch. Plus, you know, I want to check out with this freedom thing that I had been hearing about all these years was all about. And so I decided to try it and.   Jason Hull (03:04) Yeah.   Yeah.   Sean Patton (03:31) It was a rocky start. I had a lot of, I think I had some strengths coming out of the military and those experiences, but also some real gaps. And one of them was a, I think my risk tolerance was so high from things I had been doing. then also   Jason Hull (03:33) Yeah.   Yeah.   Sean Patton (03:59) The answer in the military so often, at least in the units I was in was when things got hard, right? When the, when the darkness came, when it seemed like the weight was unmanageable, the answer was just go harder. Like, you know, like the mission is going to end, you're going to redeploy, like you, know, the sun's going to come up, just keep going, keep going, keep going. And what I didn't appreciate was when you get into the entrepreneurship space is that in the military, even in those units, there was this like,   Jason Hull (04:11) Okay, yeah.   Yeah.   Sean Patton (04:28) mechanism around us almost protecting us. Like they had honed us into this machine that could push ourselves to these extreme limits. But they told us when it was time to turn it off and when it was time to refit and when it was time to recover. And then I got in entrepreneur space and when things got difficult and you know, I made some really bad financial decisions which we can get into and all of that. I found myself with all of that weight with the only answer I had was just go harder.   Jason Hull (04:52) Yeah.   Yeah.   Sean Patton (04:59) And so   three years later, I was in the hospital ⁓ and I had stress hives and my appendix almost burst and all these health issues and going through my first bankruptcy or my only bankruptcy, but bankruptcy after three years. And so it was a rough start to the whole thing. I had to learn a lot of lessons about myself in that.   Jason Hull (05:07) Wow.   Yeah, yeah. And I think, you know, early stage entrepreneurism, there's some similar patterns I've noticed because, you know, I've talked to thousands of entrepreneurs. I've gone through this sort of journey. in the beginning, yeah, we do a lot of stupid stuff. Like we make mistakes and that's part of learning. You know, we believe weird things like I just like your first hire should be a clone of yourself. If I could just clone myself, I call it the clone myth. Like we believe like   You know, we think we can do everything ourselves. it'd be cheaper if I just figure out how to do it myself. If I just read the right book, watch the right YouTube video. And so we do dumb stuff like we don't get support. We don't get help. We don't get mentors. like it. had to things had to get really hard before I started getting mentors, getting help, getting coaches, getting support. And I had to be humble, you know, before I was willing to do that. And.   And yeah, and so I see, I see this, you know, a lot of people play out this journey and then early stage as an entrepreneur. Yeah. We're, we're, it's almost like the hustle's glamorized. And so we go through this process of like, I got a hustle. I got to work harder. That's what you do if you own a company, if you're a CEO, if you're a boss. And so you just burn yourself out. I remember I was at end of a sales call trying to wrap it up.   I was in so much pain because I like I think I'd slipped some sort of disc or was bulging in my back. And I was like by the end of the call and doing this call, I was laying on the floor and I ended the call and I was like, and I was in so much pain. I wasn't able to work and had to lay down for like two weeks. Yeah. And then I realized because I hadn't been eating, I'd been just working. hadn't been sleeping.   Sean Patton (07:04) my gosh.   Jason Hull (07:11) very well, I'd been just working. I thought I just need to work harder, work faster. And I didn't realize that probably I was like probably operating at like 10 % of my effectiveness mentally. I was being stupid. And I thought, I just need to work harder, I gotta hustle. And I wasn't taking care of myself. And then that's when I realized, if I don't take care of my body, I don't have a vehicle to achieve stuff or to get results. And I'm not even really present.   Sean Patton (07:23) Thank   Jason Hull (07:40) when I'm there with people because I'm hungry and I'm tired and I'm I'm everywhere else and I haven't even produced the, or my brain hasn't had a chance to clean itself like it does every night. And I haven't gotten food to fuel my brain. I don't have all the chemicals my brain needs. I'm lacking dopamine and serotonin and GABA and like, I'm just, I'm an absolute mess, right? And I see people do this all the time, all the time.   Sean Patton (08:05) It's so true. I, in my lens, how I look through that is through a leadership lens. And I learned in the military so many great things about leading others. And as I look back at it, what I had to learn in entrepreneurship, what you're kind of talking about is like, I never really had to master leading myself.   Jason Hull (08:31) Yeah.   Sean Patton (08:32) I never had to look at myself as like, how am going to lead myself? Cause the way you mentioned there, like I would never treat one of my soldiers or one of my employees or have an expectation of them the way I was, I was treating myself. And so it's like, how would you.   Jason Hull (08:41) Yeah.   Yeah, I wouldn't do I wouldn't I wouldn't push my spouse to be like this. I'd be like, hey, come on, clean more. Work harder.   Do this. Right. Yeah. Then marriage would be over real fast. I wouldn't like I wouldn't do that to my kids. Come on, go. Yeah. But to ourselves, we can sometimes be a cruel leader. Right. Can you dispel a myth? Because, you know, I got I kind of got a sense of this. I've never been in the military. And God bless you. Thank you for your service. I appreciate that.   Sean Patton (08:55) Yeah.   Jason Hull (09:15) ⁓ but I've realized I've been listening to, ⁓ Chaka Willa, Willick and Leaf, whatever their, their book, ⁓ the dichotomy of leadership. And I had this belief that in the military, I think a lot of people maybe that haven't been involved in it have this perception. Military, just, you either give orders or you take orders. It's rigid. There's no thinking. You just were told what to do. And, ⁓ you know, I've kind of gotten a very different picture of that.   that there's a lot of decisions and there's planning and know, this is lives are on the line and it's painted a very different picture. Can you just touch on that? Cause I think some people here, you've got this background in the military and to you, it's just, you know this stuff cause you had lived it. But for those that have never been in the military, what advantage did that give you in business and how is that different that maybe people perceive it?   Sean Patton (10:09) It's a great question. I do think that there is this idea from either whether it's like movies about basic training or, you know, the, or, know, about like submarines. Yeah. You just shut up and go. Right. And, know, there is in basic training or when you're, I would say when you're being transformed from a free citizen to a soldier, there is a bit of a breaking down of   Jason Hull (10:16) in movies. Yeah. You blindly follow and you're told what to do. Yeah.   Mm-hmm.   Sean Patton (10:39) some of that, that needs to come back. But then as you build that foundation of like, when it's time to go, I go ⁓ and I have some discipline and I can, can integrate with the unit, let's say. ⁓ Then you start getting more and more responsibility. And especially as you move up in the military, you become, I mean, it's not that long, like two or three years later, even the regular military, regular army, you're going to be a team leader. So you're going to be a leader.   And a of those kids are like 20, 19, and they're in charge of three people. And so they're no longer just like, it would make no sense to have someone to stand here and like, what do I need to do? This is what need to do. ⁓ That's not, not, that wouldn't like, that doesn't work in a company and that wouldn't work in a unit. And so there needs to be input on each side. And then especially when you get into like the Navy SEALs, like Jaco was talking about, or in a special forces team. mean, the planning, I was a facilitator of mission plan.   Jason Hull (11:11) Yeah.   Yeah.   Sean Patton (11:38) but I was by no means the smartest person in the room and it was a very collaborative experience. And so my job as the commander of a 12 man special forces ODA was to receive the mission that we had been given. And that mission doesn't come down and tell us this is how you're going to do it. It says, here's the effect we need to have in the area. Here's the questions we have. And then it was up for us to sit down and I had, you know, I have a warrant officer who's   Jason Hull (11:43) Hmm.   Sean Patton (12:08) trained in human intelligence to a level of a CIA operative. I have an intelligence officer or an intelligence sergeant who does the same work the NSA does. My average age on my team is 30 years old, people with multiple combat experiences. I remember one time I was in Lebanon and one of my younger soldiers, Greenbright, we were talking about why there was this conflict going on and how we were trying to influence it.   And I said, well, you know, it's probably because of this rift between this Hezbollah and the Shia sect and the Sunni sect of Muslims in the area. And, you my 26 year old soldier is like, actually, sir, that's incorrect. This conflict in the Becca Valley actually goes back hundreds of years. It's actually over like water rights. mean, like that's the level of conversation we're having in the planning session. And it is very much a collaborative   Jason Hull (13:00) Yeah.   Sean Patton (13:07) ⁓ discussion and we come up with multiple courses of action, but here's, I will say where it kind of converges to, ⁓ the lesson that comes from the military and maybe an issue, this is where the people maybe have this misconception, but I think it's an important one for when it comes to the, company is that at the end of the day, kind of go back to Jaco's first bunk on book, honestly, extreme ownership, has to be someone in charge as the commander is my dis   Jason Hull (13:11) Yeah.   Sean Patton (13:35) was my decision. was like, okay, I've heard everyone's input. We're going with, this is how we're going to do that. And immediately, because everyone had given their input, even if we didn't pick what their choice was, it was, okay, Roger that. Now we're going to execute that as if it was our own. And so that level of ownership when it comes to planning and execution is where we turn and say, okay, now we're on the same page.   the rich discussion and input that happens before that is an important job. And that's why I think whether it's in the military or in the civilian world, as a leader of an organization like that, you need to be a master facilitator. It's not your ideas. It's how can we be the composer of the group in front of us? And if someone is taking over, how do we calm them down? How do we...   Jason Hull (14:20) Yes, yeah.   Sean Patton (14:31) recognize when someone's voice is being stomped out and their valuable input isn't being contributed. You know, like how do you handle that and get the idea so that the best concept comes to the top and then get buy-in to execute.   Jason Hull (14:37) Bye.   I mean, what I'm hearing is like, you know, this picture you're painting is you've got this team of specialists. They each bring some value and some wisdom and some knowledge to the table. They're experts at this one particular craft. They see everything through a different lens and you're getting feedback from all these different lenses. And then as a leader, you have to decide which things are valid, which things do we incorporate? And, know, and it's up to each individual that's a specialist to really   put some pressure on the leader to say, this is significant, this is important. And it's up to the leader to make sure that, you know, maybe that quieter voice, but to recognize what is significant if they're not making it present, because sometimes the loudest voice in the room isn't the smartest voice in the room. And so, yeah, so that's fascinating. And, business is a lot like that, but a lot of business owners, they don't even run their teams like that. They think it's a dictatorship.   They mistakenly think that's how the military works. They're like, I'm the dictator and I have all the best ideas and I'm smarter than all of you. And they do, they end up as the emperor with no clothes. Cause everybody in the team were like, yes boss, we don't want to get fired.   Sean Patton (15:56) Absolutely. And that's why I think that the, main job of, let's say that entrepreneur, that business owner, that even commander, right. Is your job is to craft the vision of what you're trying to create. And yes, the outcome and clarity of outcome, clarity of vision of why does this company, why do we exist and what impact are we trying to have in the world? And once people are bought into that and aligned on that.   Jason Hull (16:09) The outcome, clarity of outcome.   Okay.   Sean Patton (16:26) then we can have a great and rich discussion on the how, the strategy.   Jason Hull (16:30) Got it. that,   you know, that's, so now we're talking about culture, right? Which is the foundation before we get into tactics, we have to have culture and the military, you have all kind of chosen into a particular culture. There's a set of beliefs and that's a foundation. It's kind of like, you might maybe even take it for granted, but the military has that and a lot of businesses don't. They don't have that set culture where it's defined.   Sean Patton (16:57) So can I, what I will say is that this is true in the military and I'll give you some military examples just because they're maybe interesting to your audience and then we can talk business is that mission dictates culture. So, know, for example, you might have, you know, especially a lot of the movies, right? You see like the Marines, That's stereotypical. We'll be super stereotypical right now. Marines mission, their core mission is secure the beach to land ships.   Jason Hull (17:04) Yeah, I love this. Yeah.   Yeah, OK.   Mm-hmm.   Okay.   Sean Patton (17:27) So if   you notice, are a bit like, just go get in line, full frontal assault, you're getting off ships on an uncovered area and you're just massive violence of action. That's how you win that battle, okay? So they need to have a certain kind of mentality and I'm generous. Okay. A special forces team will operate by, with and through an indigenous force. So we're a US sponsored insurgent. we've got, I will go on target with.   Jason Hull (17:42) Yes.   Sean Patton (17:54) 10 Americans and 300 Afghani commandos. Like that dictates a certain mission, right? And so ⁓ the difference between the Marines and then maybe the Navy SEALs who are operating and their job is to take over a ship underway with 30 SEALs that all live together, work together. They know each other in their ear, like synchronize their precise, you know, cause you've got to be right. You're, you're firing weapons inside of a ship corridor. Like   Jason Hull (17:57) Okay. Yeah.   Sean Patton (18:23) You have to be so precise. I can't do that on the ground with 300 Afghanis running around. I'm just like guns pointed this way. You know, like we've got to you've to be much more flexible and and how you plan that and how you think about success and all that is a different animal than the Marines who are on you're trying to storm a beach together. A SEAL team is operating with 30 people who've worked closely together and then.   where you've got 12 of us trying to work by with and through a different unit to do a different thing. Like the culture inside each one of those units would be completely different. In the Marines, you might have a bit more like go here, do that. Yes, sir. How, how jump high, jump faster. You know, you might need that because that's you need to storm a beach. You made, you need very precise, very black and white, right? And wrong, like precision to take down a ship with 30 people.   you need to be very clear about larger intent and what is the big thing we're trying to operate here and how do we control sort of an uncontrollable mass and chaos to operate a Green Break team. If you took the culture of each one of those, if you gave that mission to a bunch of Marines who are just like, where do I go? Where do need to blow up? And you're trying to like do a sensitive political operation with 300 indigenous, it would be a disaster.   Jason Hull (19:29) Yeah.   Sean Patton (19:46) And if you tried to set the precision of, cause we tried to do this sometimes, like you would work with an indigenous force. If you tried to set the precision and standard of a US special operator, whether it's a SEAL or a Green Beret on this indigenous force, you drive yourself crazy. Like it's not going to happen. All right. And so all of those different units have different missions. And so they all have different cultures. And to your point on your company, if you're not clear on missions,   If you're not clear on the vision and like why you exist and what you're trying to do, you will end up chasing your tail on culture because you'll just start grabbing like every other leadership book and culture. just like, what about this works here? This works here. This works here. Instead of saying, what are we trying to accomplish and what is the optimal culture for our mission set?   Jason Hull (20:36) I love that. Yeah, one of our guiding documents at DoorGrow is our, we call it our client-centric mission statement. And it talks about who we want to serve in detail, how we will help them, what our goal is, our plan, and then what kind of the long-term sort of vision that maybe we'll never achieve, but it's the goal we're striving for. And this is what we coach our clients on getting defined because it creates culture.   Then we have our how we do things. That's the company core values. And then we get into personal why statements for the business owner, business why statements. Creating all of this is, we call this the culture materials. There's like six key elements that I coach them on getting in place that help kind of make the culture visible to everybody on the team. And you're right, mission dictates culture. I love this idea because the mission of the business   which most people mistakenly think is just to make money, is actually to provide some sort of value and to solve a real problem in the marketplace. And that mission, whether you're good at it or not, and the team are conscious of it or not, and you're focused on it or not, dictates whether or not you have good culture that actually achieves outcomes. That makes a lot of sense.   Sean Patton (21:53) Yeah, absolutely. Cause   yeah, I love that you have that structure and I love how you also tied that down to personal why statements because this is another leadership issue that I see with a lot of entrepreneurs. We're big companies, honestly too, is that there is this assumption that you've accepted this job description and here's what matters to the company and therefore   what matters to maybe me as your leader or boss or the division or the company is also the most important thing to you as an individual or like the reason you're here is not really explored. So I think one of the most critical conversations you can have, and it sounds like you have a structured format for that, which is fantastic, is just sitting down with each member of your team, like, why are you here? What matters to you? Because often, right, I'm sure you've had this, I've had employees where you assume   a salesperson, the most important thing is compensation, right? It's how much money you can make. And that's great. Maybe it is, but then it's actually like, well, yeah, that's important. And also, you know, my, my youngest is a senior in high school and this is the last baseball season we have with, and man, the games start at four and it's so hard for me to get to games at four because you have me work till five. And it's like, if I could just make those baseball games, that would be amazing. And then all of sudden,   Once you know like what matters to them and why they're doing this, then you can adjust and say, cool, how do we align what matters to you? What your personal why statement as you mentioned it and the company why statement. And now you've got alignment. And when you align those two things where what matters most to them contributes to what matters most to the company, you just, create transformative effects.   Jason Hull (23:36) Thank   Yeah, the big challenge I've noticed, the biggest transformation I can get is to help the business owner get clear on their why. Because when the business owner isn't clear on why they do what they do, they end up doing the wrong things in the business. Because you're the business owner, you can do anything in the business. And so some business owners are like, well, I have to do the accounting. I'm the business owner. Do you really? If you hate accounting, you probably shouldn't be doing the accounting.   You're not the right personality fit for that, which means you're actually probably not the best person to do that. So some business owners love sales. Some love accounting. Some hate it. Some love operations. Some are really bad at that. And so if we can get clear on their personal why, and then we can look at their role and see if their role is helping align with that, we can then reorganize the entire business. But most business owners, the first team they build is they transition from solopreneur to having a team.   I find is a mess. The first team they have is built around the wrong person. And it's kind of like they're like, I'm this shape puzzle piece, but it's not really them. They're like, I'm doing accounting. I'm doing this and a little bit this. And then they're like, now I'm going to get team members. I'm going to puzzle pieces around this misshapen puzzle piece. And they fit that puzzle piece, but that's not even me. So I hate being in it. I'm uncomfortable in my own business.   In property management, this is where they get to two to 400 doors. call it the second sand trap or the team sand trap. They've made it through that transition of finally having a team from being a solopreneur and they're the most miserable they've ever been in their business. And adding more doors makes their life personally worse, not better. Because adding more doors just means they're working harder. They're doing more work instead of getting the right support and the right team, because they didn't build the right team around the right person from the beginning. So if I get them clear on their why,   They're like, my gosh, I'm a circle. I'm not a square. I need to build this whole different team around me. And then like when I got clarity on this many years ago, I think within a month I had fired like half my team. I changed everything. I changed the type of clients I was willing to work with. I changed my business model. Like I didn't want to tolerate certain things anymore because you know, I woke up one morning and I was like, I would rather stream Netflix and avoid growing my business.   even though I need money, then deal with the clients I'm dealing with at that time. I'm like, why is this so, why am I so out of alignment? Then I saw Simon's the next start with why, like presentation on the golden circle, why, how, what? And I was like, what? And I'm like, ⁓ what's my why? And so I went to, I've like, I need to figure this out. And my personal why is to inspire others to love true principles. What that means is I love finding the better way to do things. I love learning what works.   and sharing it with other people, I would do that for free for fun. If you're listening to this podcast, I'm doing it for free for fun right now. Like I love this. I love learning what's working for other people. And then I get to turn around and share that with clients and I get paid to do that. That's crazy. And that's the role I get to live in my business. And so my business, it feeds me my why.   Sean Patton (26:47) Yeah, it's all true.   Jason Hull (26:55) And so our why statement of door goes to transform property management, business owners and their businesses. So we get to create transformation. Everybody on my team buys into this vision. We all celebrate when our clients are winning. And so that's the culture we've created in the business. That's our mission, transformation. And we know if we transform the business owner, we transform the business. We transform the business, we transform the team. We transform the business and the team. We transform hundreds, maybe thousands of tenants and rental property owners lives.   There's this ripple effect and that's exciting to me. We're having impact, right? And so the thing I can get on a sales call and confidently say to a property management business owner, here's why you should trust me because if I'm selfish in getting what I want out of life, my why, my business is going to give you what you need and you are going to win. And we can always trust motives. And so I call that the golden bridge. The golden bridge is find out the prospects why.   Sean Patton (27:31) Yeah.   Jason Hull (27:54) and you build a bridge to it, the bridge is the business. It's what gives you both what you want. That's where the deal happens. And there's my why, there's the prospect's why, the business why is what connects us. And that's the golden bridge. And if I can relate that formula verbally, all the objections drop by the wayside, because the only real objection is, I don't trust you. If they're like, what about these features? And what do you do with my property? And what do you do? How do you handle evictions? All they're saying is blah, blah, blah, I don't trust you yet.   And so that's, I just teach my clients the golden bridge formula and that we have, and then they become great at selling because sales is about trust. That's it.   Sean Patton (28:35) Yeah, I love that, ⁓ that framework. And also I want to call out an important mindset shift that I know I struggled with. And I think a lot of other owners struggle with it. You mentioned there, which is this belief that if we're not suffering,   Jason Hull (28:57) ⁓ yeah. It's like suffering's a badge of honor in entrepreneurism.   Sean Patton (29:02) Yeah, like if we had, if we're actually enjoying what we're doing, if we're having time off, if we're like, you mentioned, we're taking care of ourselves and we're like inspired and energetic and it doesn't feel that hard, we must be doing something wrong or being lazy or we're not doing enough. And so then we're like constantly pushing ourselves to this point of, uh, I need to be overwhelmed. I need to be, and when things are going well, we'll crash the plane.   Jason Hull (29:11) ⁓ yeah.   Yeah, yeah.   Sean Patton (29:30) just so we can feel the pain again, so we feel like we're being productive. And so I love the fact that you, sounds like you sort of, we're running into that or identified that. And now the shift that it sounds like you've made around your mindset is like, what if this could be fun?   Jason Hull (29:32) Yeah.   Yeah. What if you actually love doing what you were doing in your business? I'll tell you what happens because I hope a lot of people do this. You make way more money when you focus on the money instead of the mission and you're not focused on your why you make way less money. But it's money is easy when you are focused on helping people get what they want. You're outward focus and it's you're being selfish enough to focus on your actual purpose. Money is not your purpose.   If I say, do you want money? There's a whole level of depth beneath that. Right. And so, yeah, but you're right. Like we're struggling, we're suffering, and it's like a badge of honor. Look at my hustle culture. And I'm like, it's so hard. And then we start succeeding and we get, the world gives us feedback because the world isn't supportive of entrepreneurs. The world cares about safety and certainty more than freedom. Entrepreneurs care about freedom and fulfillment more.   Sean Patton (30:24) Yes.   Jason Hull (30:48) than safety and security. And that's why we start businesses. That's a risk. But as soon as we start winning, what do we hear from people? ⁓ it must be nice.   Sean Patton (31:00) Yeah.   Jason Hull (31:01) it must be nice that you have this. Jason got his cyber truck or he's in his million dollar house. It must be nice. ⁓ know, and so you hear things like this and you're like, did I do something wrong? maybe I need to be small because I'm making some people feel uncomfortable because, know, it's to be a struggle. I can't show that I'm having success because it's got to be hard. I didn't I didn't work hard enough to earn this. Maybe it's that feeling or, know, it has to   Sean Patton (31:20) Yeah.   Or enjoyment, yeah, it's gotta be.   Yeah, I think there's a lot   of that. I know my relationship as I've reflected back with, with money, um, with success is, know, I grew up with a, with a single mom and she was phenomenal. I mean, raised me, worked full time as a waitress and bar center to put herself through undergrad and grad school to be a school psychologist, to work with special needs kids so that she could impact the world and take care of me. But in that, yeah. Yeah.   Jason Hull (31:31) Hard.   Yeah.   And love was working hard. That's what you saw. Like she was hustling.   You knew she loved you. She was serving. Yeah.   Sean Patton (32:02) Absolutely.   And so I would say there's two sides of that coin. One, what I tell people all the time is like, when you see your mom do that or that's your leader, like mediocrity is no longer acceptable. That's one thing I took away from it. then the, but there was this idea when we say we drove through nice neighborhoods or we saw big houses or we saw people with money. was like, ⁓ those it's like those people. Like it was very much put into, I feel like subconsciously that   Jason Hull (32:10) Yeah.   Yes. Yeah.   Sean Patton (32:31) I think that it was just a matter of like, ⁓ there's this idea of that good people or hardworking, working class folks like us, we're doing sort of this noble thing and these other people either just got lucky or they're just different or they were born into it or, it's this idea of like, we're not those people.   Jason Hull (32:49) Or even worse,   were unethical or hurt people to get there. Those rich people, those evil billionaires and those evil millionaires, and nobody should have that kind of money. They must have hurt people to get there and yeah, yeah, yeah.   Sean Patton (32:54) 100 exactly.   And so that   was like a story, even a money story and success story that over the last 10 years as an entrepreneur with different businesses, and I was, and I was as a coach of leaders inside companies, ⁓ and, business owners that I've had to overcome. And I have found myself to your point, sort of sabotaging or questioning when I do have certain levels of success or impact and downplaying it almost because I have this.   Jason Hull (33:17) Yeah.   Sean Patton (33:34) subconscious belief that like, wait a if I make this amount of money or if I get to do these things is like, am I, as you said, am I deserving of that? Or is that even like an ethical thing to be able to do? I need to suffer more and drive myself back to the suffering conversation.   Jason Hull (33:40) Yeah.   Yeah, I mean,   the feedback we get from the world as entrepreneurs. So one of my frameworks is the four, I call it the four reasons for starting a business. The first reason is fulfillment in life. That should be primary. We should be getting fulfillment in life, living our why, living our purpose. Number two, it should be more and more freedom. The business should give us more and more freedom. Now, we initially as entrepreneurs, when we start our journey, we make more and more money.   And the reason we want more money is we think it will give us more fulfillment and more freedom. But the default is, I've seen this over and over again, I live this, is we make more and more money and we have less fulfillment and freedom in our business initially. Until we get clear on this, because we're aiming for the wrong goal, we're aiming for money, not the four reasons. Once we have fulfillment and freedom though, once we figure that out, we're like, why am I doing this? I need to shift things. And we get alignment there, then we want to benefit others.   That's contribution. And that's actually why businesses exist. Businesses exist to contribute to the marketplace something of value, solve real problems. Otherwise, they're just snake oil and they're stealing people's money. And so true entrepreneurs, like they might start with just the motive of money, which maybe isn't the highest motive. But if they're going to be successful, eventually they graduate usually to contribution.   because that's the only thing that actually works in the marketplace. The marketplace is brutal to anything else. So it's almost like God tricks us into becoming good people by getting us to start businesses, you know? And so the fourth reason, once we have contribution, we have fulfillment, freedom, we get to, we're living a life where we feel like we're benefiting others, making a difference. And we love, we can't have those first three without the fourth, which is support. There's no,   Sean Patton (35:22) Yeah, yeah.   Jason Hull (35:41) business owner that I know of that enjoys doing every hat, wearing every hat in their own business. And so we have to have a good team. We have to have a good support. Just like you were talking about in the, in the military, like if you're going on a mission, you need some specialists that have expertise in different areas to make this work. Not everybody has the same personality, the same skills, the same intellectual abilities. And so we need other people if we want to stay in those first three.   We can't have fulfillment, freedom and contribution if we're doing stuff we don't enjoy. That's the opposite. And so we have to have team members. And that's why we build the vehicle of a business instead of just be a freelancer and do it all on our own. And that's the, so those are my four reasons. Now there is the fifth reason. The fifth reason is what everybody else wants. And we want this too as entrepreneurs, but the fifth reason is safety and security.   This is what makes us different. Everybody else on the planet wants all five of these things. But most people on the planet play safety and security first. They're like, forget your freedom. We saw this during the pandemic. It's like, fuck your freedom. Like, we don't care about your freedom. I want to feel safe. Make everyone feel safe. Force it on everybody. Make everybody feel safe first. And then freedom would be a really nice afterthought. And then entrepreneurial people were like, this what crazy planet am I on?   Sean Patton (37:04) Mm-hmm.   Jason Hull (37:08) Am I hanging out with aliens? Like, I don't understand. I thought we were in the land of the free home of the brave here in the US and like, what's going on? And we have all these different basic hierarchy of needs, but the hierarchy is different for entrepreneurs versus everybody else. And there's nothing wrong with that. Like I need people on my team that don't want to be the business owner.   Sean Patton (37:21) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   Yeah, yeah   Jason Hull (37:32) You know, I need them to be with me and enjoy it, right? And they need somebody that like me, that's crazy, that's willing to take some of the risks. They just don't realize they're working for a crazy person, right? So that values freedom more than safety. So yeah, but look, I love safety and security too. That's why I process documentation. I have systems that makes me feel safe. If I lose somebody, right? So we need all of these things. So I love, I love that you were pointing that out. ⁓ Where should we go from here?   Sean Patton (37:42) Hahaha   Yeah.   Jason Hull (38:01) Like we're almost at the time and I love hearing the ⁓ how the military works because the military works its life or death. It's it's ⁓ and there's clear objectives and I feel like in business things get so fuzzy and there's so much BS. And when we hear it in terms of military, we're like, ⁓ duh, this would translate. I should do my business this way.   Sean Patton (38:04) Yeah.   Yeah, I think it's a good way to wrap in last couple of minutes is like, what are some key points there? think that what the military does, because not everything in the military is from personal experience translates perfectly over, right? But that there's certain things. Yeah, it's all the same. There are some similarities. I think that if there's an overarching word of why, and it's just true,   Jason Hull (38:43) Sure, it's not all exactly the same, yeah.   Sean Patton (38:58) military, good military units are able to accomplish the seemingly impossible tasks ⁓ is clarity, like extreme clarity and no nonsense around no clarity. And so whether that's clarity of mission, clarity of roles and responsibilities, who's doing what when and what are they committing to? There's so much... ⁓   Jason Hull (39:05) Yeah.   Hmm.   Sean Patton (39:26) sort of expectation or unsaid agreements that happen inside business, where we make assumptions about what we think other people understand or what they think success is or roles is. Instead of saying here's our clear mission, here's our outcomes, here's my role and responsibility, here's what I'm gonna own. I mean, the amount of times I work with a company or entrepreneur and we go in and they say, yeah, here are like the 12 things that are important before the next meeting, but there's no one's name next to it with a date.   Jason Hull (39:28) Hmm.   Yeah.   Yeah. Right.   Like who? Who's responsible? Who's accountable? Yeah.   Sean Patton (39:55) It's like, Hey, what'd we talk about last meeting? Who's doing that? Yeah. Who's taking,   who's accountable. So I think they're very clear about like what role and responsibility do you have so that you can lean into that. So clarity around roles, responsibilities, clarity around mission, then clarity around, you know, end state. Like what does success look like for this? Those are.   Jason Hull (40:14) What's the definition   of done on this? How do we know this is accomplished? I love it.   Sean Patton (40:19) Mm-hmm. And so I think   if companies could really take that approach of clarity in those three areas, it could be transformative.   Jason Hull (40:29) Totally agree. One of my mentors that really taught me operational stuff was a mentor named Alex Sharpen. And Alex would talk about outcome transparency and accountability. He was like a three-legged stool. And he said, there has to be a clear outcome. Like, who's responsible ⁓ is also, right? that's like outcome transparency, accountability. Accountability is who? What are we trying to accomplish is the outcome.   And then what's the scoreboard? How do we measure success? How do we know if it's done? And he said he would watch billionaires and follow them around and they go into a meeting. They didn't know what was going on, what was being discussed, but there was a problem. He would just walk in and he would ask three questions and the problems were solved. Cool. What are we trying to accomplish? Okay. Who's responsible for this? Awesome. How do we know if it's done or not?   And it was that simple. And then you walk out of the room, everyone's like, man, he's magic. So glad we have him. What a great leader. And I love it. Clarity is massive. one of the things, like a lot of businesses don't even have the clear role or job descriptions defined for their existing team members. If I went to, anyone listen to this, I went to your team member, ask yourself this question. And I asked them, what are you responsible to achieve on a weekly, monthly basis? What is your job?   Sean Patton (41:27) Yeah.   Jason Hull (41:52) What are your roles? What are you supposed to do? And then I went to the business owner. I went to you listening and said, what is their responsibility? What are these? I usually get two very different set of directions. But if you come to my team or hopefully some of my clients that I'm coaching and you ask that question, they would say, cool, let me pull up my document that is super clear that we review regularly. This is it. We've agreed on this. We're literally on the same page.   And it's that simple. And so they know what outcomes they're responsible for. And the outcomes are more important than the responsibilities. So on our job descriptions, we have results. What results or expected accomplishments are there? so little things like that. One of the things I love saying lately is, this is one of my little phrases, is any action we take without clarity is a little bit wrong. Sometimes a lot, a lot wrong.   Sean Patton (42:21) Yes.   Mmm, I love that.   I love that.   Jason Hull (42:51) Yeah, and so that's dangerous. like the last thing you want to do in on the battlefield is just rush out with a lot of gusto guns a blazing with no plan and a lack of clarity. But in business, sometimes that's how we operate for shooting from the hip. We're like, Woo, yeah.   Sean Patton (43:08) Yeah,   it is. That's the thing is because of the mission that the military has, the culture demands extreme clarity. And because of the mission of businesses, people can get away with leakage and mistakes because, you know, it's not life or death. But if you treat your business like that, that's how you get to the next level of performance.   Jason Hull (43:18) you   Love it. Cool. Sean, awesome having you on. Always fun to chat with you. We have some good conversations. ⁓ This is really interesting to me. I love hearing how ⁓ this all works and the contrast with military and whatnot. You brought up some really great points that really made me think. How can people get in touch with you? Tell them what you do real quick and all that.   Sean Patton (43:40) Yeah, absolutely.   Yeah,   absolutely. So you wanna, my personal site is SeanPatton.me. Super easy to find. I'm very active on LinkedIn. And I am a part of a larger firm called Novus Global, where we focus on creating meta performance leaders. A lot of the transformation we're talking about today. So yeah, LinkedIn and my website, easiest ways to get me. also the host of the No Limit Leadership Podcast. Please check that out and.   Jason, you have a scheduled day. I'm excited to have you on that podcast in the future.   Jason Hull (44:29) Yeah, I'm excited to be on that. That'll be great. It's been great having you. Cool. Thanks for being here. All right. Yeah, absolutely. So for those of you that are property management business owners and you felt maybe stuck, stagnant, you want to take your property management business to the next level, reach out to us at doorgrow.com for free training on how to get unlimited free leads. Text the word leads to 512-648-4608.   Sean Patton (44:35) Thanks, Jason. Appreciate the opportunity.   Jason Hull (44:57) Also join our free Facebook community just for property management business owners at doorgrowclub.com. And if you want tips, tricks, ideas, and to learn about our offers, subscribe to our newsletter by going to doorgrow.com slash subscribe. And if you found this even a little bit helpful, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on wherever you saw this. We'd really appreciate it. And until next time, remember the slowest path to growth is to do it alone. So let's grow together. Bye everyone.   All right, and we are out in five, four, three, two, one.   Sean Patton (45:33) Thanks brother.

Does Your Business Avoid Hard Conversations? Supersize Your Business Annual Challenge Day 98! Pop here every day for a dose of different business building perspective: https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness #supersizeyourbusiness #supersizechallenge #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #supersizeyourbusinesschallenge #communication #hardconversations #eisenhowermatrix #SOAPframework #actnow #action #avoiddifficultconversations Welcome to day 97 of the Supersize Your Business Annual Challenge! Businesses often avoid difficult conversations, and this session explores how this reflects within an organization. We introduce the 'A' in our SOAP framework, focusing on taking immediate action to improve communication areas. This is crucial for effective business communication and overall business growth.

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Tennessee Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson in Nashville to discuss how smart policy—and less red tape—is helping drive one of the fastest-growing states in the country. Senator Johnson shares his journey into public service, from simply “showing up” at local events to becoming a key leader shaping Tennessee's pro-growth agenda. The conversation highlights why Tennessee has become a destination for families and businesses alike—and what sets its approach to governance apart. At the center of the discussion is the Regulatory Freedom Act, a commonsense effort to rein in unnecessary regulations, increase transparency, and give small businesses a stronger voice. Johnson explains why small businesses—not big corporations—are the true backbone of the economy and how excessive regulation can hold them back. This episode is a reminder that good policy doesn't have to be complicated—and that when government focuses on efficiency, accountability, and opportunity, communities thrive.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tiffany BusseyTitle: Director, Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC)Dr. Tiffany Bussey discusses how the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center works to scale Black- and Brown-owned businesses, close the racial wealth gap, and intentionally connect entrepreneurs and workers to capital, contracts, and emerging industries, particularly in sustainability. Purpose of the Interview The interview serves to: Educate listeners about the systemic barriers facing Black entrepreneurs beyond access to capital. Highlight practical solutions—programs, partnerships, and ecosystems—that create real economic outcomes. Shift mindsets around entrepreneurship, risk, and opportunity, especially in underserved communities. Expose listeners to emerging, high-growth industries (e.g., sustainability, EVs, renewable energy) instead of oversaturated traditional businesses. Promote community-based economic ecosystems, particularly the collaboration between Morehouse, Goodwill, and corporate partners. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Closing the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey positions entrepreneurship and business ownership as one of the most effective ways to generate long-term wealth in Black communities. The Center has supported 400+ scalable, mid-sized businesses, resulting in: 850+ jobs created $34M+ in new capital accessed $82M+ in new revenue generated Key insight: The problem isn’t a lack of capable Black businesses—it’s visibility, access, and opportunity. 2. “Access to Opportunity” Matters as Much as Capital While access to capital dominates the conversation, Dr. Bussey emphasizes access to contracts and decision-makers. MIEC programs are designed with opportunity partners (large corporations, general contractors, primes) so participants gain: Exposure to real contracts Understanding of supply chains Direct relationships with decision-makers Takeaway: Capital without revenue and customers won’t sustain a business. 3. The Three C’s of Business Growth Dr. Bussey outlines MIEC’s core framework: Capital – Funding and financial resources Connections – Two-way, relationship-based networks Contracts – Revenue-generating opportunities She stresses that connections only matter if relationships are mutual—it’s not enough to “know someone” unless they also understand your value. 4. Breaking Stereotypes About Black-Owned Businesses Dr. Bussey addresses harmful narratives around skill, readiness, and qualifications. She highlights intentional strategies to: Prepare businesses before opportunities arise Align training and recruitment with future industries Counter biases through performance, scale, and visibility Key idea: Preparation plus access dismantles bias. 5. Sustainability = One of the Largest Economic Opportunities Dr. Bussey reframes sustainability as an economic opportunity, not just an environmental issue: Electric Vehicles: ~$163B industry Green Construction: ~$324B industry Renewable Energy: ~$952B industry Sustainable Agriculture: ~$20B industry She urges listeners to stop defaulting to oversaturated businesses (e.g., nightclubs) and instead pursue industries that are expanding rapidly and globally. 6. Workforce Development + Business Development Must Align Goodwill provides free job training, certifications, and even stipends for individuals. Morehouse trains businesses that can hire those workers, creating a full economic loop. This ecosystem addresses two major barriers simultaneously: Human capital Business readiness Takeaway: Economic equity requires aligned systems, not isolated programs. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Rewarding—but Not Romantic Dr. Bussey demystifies entrepreneurship: It’s high-risk, exhausting, and statistically likely to fail early. Failure is part of the process, but historical and financial realities make risk harder for Black entrepreneurs. Ownership remains critical despite these challenges. Key message: Entrepreneurship is powerful, but it must be supported intentionally. Notable Quotes “Entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways to closing the racial income inequality gap.” “We don’t just provide technical assistance for technical assistance’s sake—this is about creating real opportunity.” “Capital dominates the conversation, but contracts are equally important.” “People don’t buy products or services. They buy solutions.” “We have to stop thinking only about what we feel we have access to.” “Sustainability is not one industry—it’s multiple trillion-dollar opportunities.” “Entrepreneurship is the most rewarding and the most fatiguing thing you’ll ever do.” Overall Impact The interview functions as both a masterclass and a call to action: For entrepreneurs: Think bigger, pursue scalable industries, and prepare for opportunity. For communities: Build ecosystems, not silos. For institutions and corporations: Inclusion requires intentional design. Dr. Tiffany Bussey presents a practical, data-backed roadmap for inclusive economic development—centered on ownership, access, and readiness. #STRAW #SHMS #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You didn't start your business to stay stuck. If you're serious about hitting 6 or 7 figures without sacrificing your life, book your FREE Gap Assessment with our team→ https://weddingproceo.com/applicationYou're working 80-hour weeks and sacrificing every Saturday to your craft, yet despite a full calendar, you feel like you're treading water in quicksand rather than building a legacy. This episode reveals why a busy schedule is often the very thing masking a broken business model and preventing you from reaching the six and seven-figure milestones you deserve. Stop being the bottleneck in your own brand and learn the exact shift from overworked freelancer to confident CEO so you can finally reclaim your time and scale your profit.The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorgA favorite book of mine: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lbqZFwAnother favorite book of mine: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell https://amzn.to/3ITKLb4========================= EPISODE SHOW NOTES BLOG & MORE:https://weddingproceo.com/why-wedding-businesses-plateau/=========================Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO Podcast. If you find these strategies helpful, make sure to share this episode with your fellow wedding pros. And remember, in the world of weddings, it's all about building genuine relationships and showcasing your best work. Until next time, keep shining, CEOs!PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY LEAVING A REVIEW HERE: https://ratethispodcast.com/swd Have a question you'd like Brandee to answer? Ask here: http://bit.ly/3ZoqPmzHeads up, CEO! Some of the links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and love, and that I believe will help you grow a profitable, sustainable business you're obsessed with.=========================Grab Your 2026 WPCEO Summit Ticket Here!!! Take the Wedding Pro CEO's free GAP assessmentSupport the show

For two decades, Squarespace has been the platform entrepreneurs turn to when they want to build something that looks like they hired a designer. But over the past few years, something has changed. Squarespace has been building a financial stack. Payments launched in 2023. Capital followed in 2025, offering merchants flexible financing based on their sales history. And just two weeks ago, Squarespace launched Balance, a native business financial account integrated directly with Squarespace Payments, giving merchants a business Visa card, cash rewards, and faster access to their funds, all without leaving the platform. It's a familiar playbook, Shopify has run it, Stripe has run it, but Squarespace is doing it for a specific kind of entrepreneur: the creative, the maker, the small business owner who wants to run their whole business from one place. Today I'm joined by the person architecting that vision. Corey Zettler is Director of Product, Financial Solutions at Squarespace, where he leads strategy across Payments, Capital, and Checkout. Before Squarespace, Corey spent more than 15 years at companies like Shutterstock, MakerBot, and Chief, and before that he was a wealth planner, which means he came into product from the money side, not the tech side, which makes him an interesting person to think about what financial services actually needs to do for real people.

It's the whirlpool of war, with prices spiralling upward while confidence is turning in the opposite direction. That's according to a new survey from the Employers and Manufacturers Association. Of the 150 business that responded to the EMA's Fuel Pulse Check Survey, 73 percent said their businesses have been notified of price hikes that are not direct fuel costs, but are linked to oil price surges. Almost 60 percent are planning to put their prices up in response. EMA's head of advocacy, Alan Mcdonald spoke to Lisa Owen.

What if the biggest thing holding your business back is the founder's inability to step away from the day-to-day? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Robyn Goldenberg, VP at Strategy Leaders, who shares how she helps privately held companies navigate the “messy middle” of growth to become scalable, system-driven businesses. With experience guiding companies from $2M to $30M in revenue, Robyn explains why many founders remain stuck in daily operations and how operational systems can unlock growth and freedom. She also discusses financial discipline, exit planning, leadership challenges, and why a business's ultimate goal should be independence from its owner. Key Takeaways:→ When assessing a company's growth potential, profit, cash flow, and operational structure are more important than top-line revenue. → Tracking how leaders spend their time can expose major inefficiencies, helping business owners identify where to make changes.→ A healthy cash flow fosters reinvestment, stability, and effective scaling of operations.→ Businesses that rely solely on the owner are more likely to fail, whereas structured systems enable companies to function independently. → Entrepreneurs often start businesses without systems, but scaling becomes impossible without them. Robyn Goldenberg helps business owners build companies that truly work without burnout, excess, or nonsense. A strategist, operator, and mother of three, she has over 15 years of experience supporting small and midsize businesses in growing smarter. As VP at Strategy Leaders, she partners with growth-stage companies ($1.5M–$10M) to develop the structures needed for sustainable growth: clear financials, aligned leadership, operational systems, and a genuine strategic direction. Her approach is direct and action-focused, highlighting clarity, consistency, and accountability.Robyn is also the founder of Bad B CMO, a strategy-first marketing firm that emphasizes systems and a revenue-focused mindset for teams tired of wasting money. Through her third venture, Find Staff, she helps businesses hire faster by connecting them with skilled global talent. A 40 Under 40 honoree and nationally recognized speaker, she's known for her high-energy, practical insights. Connect With Robyn:Website: https://strategyleaders.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyngoldenberg/

Reed Nyffeler is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for developing the next generation of leaders, finding solutions, and implementing growth strategies. Reed is the CEO and founder of Signal, a fast-growing, industry-leading security services franchisor with a mission to provide peace of mind to pursue passion in life. Reed also founded Filtergo, a national HVAC filter replacement service designed to simplify air care for businesses and Framebrand, a franchise development company that helps franchise brands scale more effectively. He is the author of Transform through Purpose: Your Path to Living an Authentic and Intentional Life. Grounded in faith, Reed has learned to identify his priorities and live with purpose in every area of his life. He carefully balances his professional aspirations with time spent enjoying and connecting with his happy, thriving family of six. Connect with Reed: Website: https://reednyffeler.com/ Team Signal: https://www.teamsignal.com/ Book: Lead Exponentially Podcast: @Reedflections

Something big is happening behind closed doors… and most people aren't talking about it out loud.At events across Europe, in quiet corners between talks, experts are whispering the same thing: sales are getting harder. Refunds are rising. And the business model that once felt unstoppable is starting to crack. Coaches, course creators, and membership owners are all feeling it. And the reason? AI.But before you panic, here's the twist. You don't need to burn your business down and start again. You just need to change what you sell and how you sell it. Let's break it down.Useful Episode ResourcesFREE list of the top 10 books to improve your email marketingIf you want to write better emails, come up with better content, and move your readers to click and buy, here's how. We put together this list of our Top 10 most highly recommended books that will improve all areas of your email marketing (including some underground treasures that we happened upon, which have been game-changing for us). Grab your FREE list here.Join our FREE Facebook groupIf you want to chat about how you can maximise the value of your email list and make more money from every subscriber, we can help! We know your business is different, so come and hang out in our FREE Facebook group, the Email Marketing Show Community for Course Creators and Coaches. We share a lot of training and resources, and you can talk about what you're up to.Try ResponseSuite for $1This week's episode is sponsored by ResponseSuite.com, the survey quiz and application form tool that we created specifically for small businesses like you to integrate with your marketing systems to segment your subscribers and make more sales. Try it out for 14 days for just $1.Join The Email Hero BlueprintWant more? Let's say you're a course creator, membership site owner, coach, author, or expert and want to learn about the ethical psychology-based email marketing that turns 60-80% more of your newsletter subscribers into customers (within 60 days). If that's you, then The Email Hero Blueprint is for you.This is hands down the most predictable, plug-and-play way to double your earnings per email subscriber. It allows you to generate a consistent sales flow without launching another product, service, or offer. Best news yet? You won't have to rely on copywriting, slimy persuasion, NLP, or ‘better' subject lines.Subscribe and review The Email Marketing Show podcastThanks so much for tuning into the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode (all about the psychology of marketing and the 9 things we use in all our email campaigns) and love the show, we'd really appreciate you subscribing and leaving us a review of the show on your favourite podcast player.Not only does it let us know you're out there listening, but your feedback helps us to keep creating the most useful episodes so more awesome people like you can discover the podcast.And please do tell us! If you don't spend time on email marketing, what do you really fill your working days with? We'd love to know!

How do you scale a business, fix broken systems, and grow sustainably as an entrepreneur? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Zephora Haddon, a marketing and operations strategist, to talk about business growth, scaling strategies, leadership, and building systems that actually work. After going through a major life transition, Zephora built her business from scratch—growing it into a 50+ person agency that helps companies scale through aligned strategy and execution. But this conversation goes far beyond marketing. Zephora shares why most businesses struggle to grow, the operational gaps leaders often overlook, and how aligning systems with strategy is what truly drives long-term success. She also dives into leadership, company culture, and why businesses must continuously evolve to stay relevant. From resilience and grit to trusting your intuition and taking intentional action, this episode is a powerful reminder that real growth isn't about doing more—it's about doing what actually works. Chapters 00:00 Boots on Ground Mindset00:16 Podcast Mission Intro01:09 Grit Over Gender01:32 Growth Gaps Teaser02:07 Sponsor Spotlight02:52 Starter Girlz Resources03:38 Meet Zephora04:54 Accolades and Recognition07:28 Building Team Culture09:25 Origin Story After Divorce11:39 Scaling Timeline and Balance16:01 Agency Model and Team17:12 People First Marketing Ops20:30 Quarterly Plans and Evolution23:23 Always Improving Systems25:11 Planning What's Next26:22 Tech Needs Human Touch28:34 Seasons And Success29:07 Defining Business Wins30:46 Grit Behind Starter Girlz32:58 Stay Loose And Pivot33:46 Trust Your Gut Daily35:26 Advice For Overwhelm37:46 Rapid Fire Fun Questions37:54 Sports Lessons Resilience39:41 Sherlock The Malinois43:07 Leadership Hockey Position43:28 Where To Find Namami44:10 Name Origin Sanskrit44:43 Final Thanks And Outro Connect with Zephora Haddonhttps://namamiinc.com Connect with Starter Girlzhttps://startergirlz.comTake the 2-Minute Success Block Quiz to discover what may be holding you back. Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz Podcast?https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

16. HARNESSING AI TOOLS FOR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY GUEST: Gene Marks Gene Marks highlights how small businesses can use AI tools like Legal Zoom for automated services and Microsoft 365 Copilot for productivity. He emphasizes the importance of employee training to leverage these technologies effectively. (16)JUNE 1964

15. SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND LABOR CHALLENGES GUEST: Gene Marks Gene Marks discusses job data revisions, the rise of gas prices, and the "Buy Now, Pay Later" retail trend. He also explores the difficulties small businesses face with H-1B visas and COVID-era loan repayments. (15)AUGUST 1963