Podcasts about growing a business

Growing a Business Without Losing What Makes It Special | Golden Age Wine In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Brandon Loper and Trent Stewart, co-owners of Golden Age Wine in Birmingham. Last time Brandon and Trent were on the podcast, it was during the pandemic. A lot has changed since then. They still have their original Mountain Brook location, but they also have Golden Age Wine Garden downtown, a national wine club and their own importing company called Vins de Lieu. Brandon and Trent talk about why they chose to scale through importing instead of opening more locations, how they think about pop-ups with local chefs, what makes Birmingham's small business community so supportive, why they hire for hospitality first and wine knowledge second, and how they keep both shops feeling personal even as the business grows. If you own a small business and you have ever wondered what it looks like to grow without losing what makes you special, this conversation is full of honest answers. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube ____________________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in This Episode Golden Age Wine website Golden Age Wine Club signup Brandon and Trent's first Localist episode (2021) Paramount (Brian) Bandit Patisserie Chez Fonfon Salud David Baker Architects June Coffee Erin Merhar (pizza pop-up) Harper Snell (Golden Age photography and marketing) Rob Culpepper (photographer) _______________________________________________________________________________ Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia, a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company that helps small businesses get big results online. Contact Infomedia: https://infomedia.com/contact ________________________________________________________________________________ Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is our free live marketing event series for small business owners, held on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Each session features practical strategies you can use right away, plus free tacos and coffee. See upcoming events and register https://infomedia.com/events ________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Get more small business insights, resources and behind-the-scenes updates from Carrie delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the newsletter: https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9c59a060684d71f12f6e495fc&id=98cd3122b9

In this Snippets episode, Leon chats with David Yeaman, Founder and President of Molded Precision Components (MPC), about building a manufacturing business rooted in innovation, culture, and community.David reflects on growing MPC from a three-person startup into a company with more than 100 employees across two facilities, while creating meaningful, high-paying work in Oro-Medonte, a rural community north of Barrie. A major part of that mission has been giving people the opportunity to work closer to home, spend more time with their families, and avoid the long daily commute into Toronto.The conversation explores talent development, reshoring opportunities, advanced manufacturing, and the company's rapid pandemic pivot to produce millions of face shields and other medical products. David also shares the leadership philosophy that has shaped MPC's growth, including the importance of putting people first and building a culture where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and creating a business that has a lasting impact on both people and community.

This one is personal. I'm talking about the thing nobody warns you about when you decide to grow your business slowly and intentionally, the inner battle, the isolation, the comparison that creeps in even when you know better. If you have ever felt behind, wondered if you are doing it wrong, or struggled to hold onto what actually matters in the middle of building something real, this episode is for you. Come sit with me for a few minutes. xoxo, Chelsi Jo . . . . . Systemize to Scale — Build Your Life + Business Operating System Apply Now

Grow a healthier business by managing cash flow, using debt strategically, and building strong business relationships. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/607-growing-a-small-business/ Growing a business requires far more than simply increasing sales. It demands financial discipline, smart decision-making, and strong relationships. In Part 2 of this entrepreneurial roundtable series, Henry Lopez is joined again by Giuseppe Grammatico, Rocky Lalvani, and David Barnett for a practical conversation about what it really takes to grow a small business. The discussion begins with one of the most important topics for entrepreneurs: cash flow management. Rocky explains the principles behind the Profit First system, created by Mike Michalowicz, and why many business owners fail to recognize financial problems until it's too late. They also discuss why relying only on bank balances can create dangerous blind spots and how cash flow systems can provide early warning signs when something in the business model is broken. The conversation then shifts into debt and leverage. The panel explores the difference between using debt strategically to fund profitable growth versus using debt to cover operational problems or poor financial management. David shares examples of how business owners can misuse lines of credit and why understanding the purpose behind borrowing is critical to long-term business health. Finally, the group discusses the importance of relationship building and networking for business growth. Henry shares why getting out into the community, identifying referral partners, and building meaningful connections remain essential growth strategies for local and service-based businesses. This episode is packed with practical advice for entrepreneurs who want to build a stronger and more sustainable business. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

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Send us Fan MailThe gurus say if you want to grow your business, get good at doing the boring things.Tracy says: get masterful at keeping the joy alive.This is not 'woo woo'. Tracy Holland has the receipts... $750M+ worth.She has built at serious scale, and one of her sharpest points in this conversation is that your golden number means less than you think.$1M. $10M. $100M.Trash can, please.Why?Because the stress at every level is still stress. The source may change, but the pressure is the same.What matters most is not what founders think.(I won't spoil the episode for you)Enjoy this masterclass! 

When life partners become business partners, tension can quickly intensify—or multiply everything that matters. With the right tools and mindsets, that partnership can become extraordinary. In this episode, Kerby Skurat and Cristina Edelstein share how Strategic Coach® has helped them build a thriving business and a strong marriage at the same time. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:How life partners Dan Sullivan and Babs Smith co-run Strategic Coach.What Strategic Coach has helped Cristina and Kerby achieve with their business.How Cristina and Kerby grew their real estate business into a $10‑million‑a‑year company.Cristina and Kerby's core values.What led Kerby to the decision to shut down a $16-million company.Why both members of an entrepreneurial couple should attend Strategic Coach workshops. Show Notes: Many entrepreneurial couples end up with an almost adversarial business relationship that spills into their personal life. Unique Ability® gives each partner a clear lane, so “best with best” teamwork becomes possible instead of competitive. Entrepreneurism usually shows up early in life and quickly becomes a lifelong way of operating. Choosing the entrepreneurial path means you've opted out of the job market and into creating your own game. Strategic Coach provides the structure, tools, and community that support this unique way of life. There's an art to staying in your lane, especially when both partners are strong‑willed and driven. Every individual has a distinct way of creating results, and honoring those differences turns conflict into collaboration. Real data, real statistics, and real projections give you the confidence to make clear decisions and smart adjustments. A business can be big and profitable and still be the wrong one for you. Shutting down a good company can be the smartest move if it frees you up for great opportunities. Time away from your team, in a room with other entrepreneurs, often leads to the biggest strategic decisions. Hearing other entrepreneurs' success stories can inspire you to take action on your own goals. Strategic Coach workshops create a thinking space where you can focus on what could be, not just what is. Getting help at deeper personal levels, like marriage counseling, can dramatically improve your business teamwork. Strategic Coach tools work just as well at home as they do in the office. In a team of any size, the speed of the leader determines the speed of the pack. When both partners are in the same coaching environment, it's far easier to stay aligned on vision and decisions. Resources: Unique Ability® Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front StageEverything Is Created Backward by Dan SullivanThe Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller EOS® Worldwide Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy How To Sell Transformation Using This One Question Do You Know What's Keeping Your Clients Awake At 3 A.M.? Your Life As A Strategy Circle by Dan Sullivan

Kevin Jacobson, CEO at Foxen, joins the podcast to discuss navigating the challenges of growing a multifamily business and three different approaches to take.The first method is “Outside Your Four Walls”: How you show up to external stakeholders. The importance of understanding your customers' evolving needs. How senior leaders demonstrate credibility, vision, and financial discipline to banks and investors. Balancing transparency with confidence to build long-term relationships. Leading initiatives that enhance the resident experience strengthen brand reputation.The next approach is “Inside Your Four Walls”: How you show up to your team and company. Culture, communication, and leadership inside the company are just as critical as external relationships. The importance of modeling behaviors that reinforce the company's values. Engaging directly with your core team to ensure clarity, motivation, and accountability. Supporting teams through challenges while giving them autonomy to grow.The last tactic is “Yourself”: Navigating personal growth, stress, and leadership. Leading well externally and internally requires self-awareness, adaptability, and perspective. Continuous learning from other leaders, industries, and experiences. Embrace the lessons from diverse experiences. Recognize that self-awareness and reflection are critical tools for long-term leadership success.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Kevin Jacobson on LinkedIn, and Foxen on the company's website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager's industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

In this upbeat episode of the "Money" Market Podcast, Owen chats with Ian Anderson, the President and Publisher behind Tampa's fastest growing source for business intel - the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Ian shares how his career began with a curveball – leaving the finance world to chase down breaking news, big stories, and even bigger growth opportunities. He talks candidly about being thrown into leadership roles early on, rebranding entire publications, and learning how to "feed the news monster" without losing his sanity. Owen and Ian dive into what makes Tampa a wild and exciting market, from its explosive economic growth to the constant stream of headlines that keep Ian's newsroom buzzing. He explains how the Business Journal balances daily digital sprints with deep dive features and why print is far from dead. He breaks down the TBBJ paywall strategy, joking that even your next Netflix obsession costs money. The conversation also covers why curated newsletters are king, how to spot real trends in a sea of noise, and what businesses must understand to stay ahead in Tampa's rocketing expansion. Tune in for another high energy episode with sharp questions, local insights, and the best news in Boomtown.   WATCH NEXT: THE COLUMNIST WHO WROTE TAMPA'S HEARTBEAT WITH UNITED WAY SUNCOAST'S ERNEST HOOPER https://youtu.be/HFcsMfkImwY?si=WYF4AqYrGG3yRHth SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_7yNs7dOuyKApAkohqJIQ   Follow The "Money" Market Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6e7E0DaJZQkuw339G7nGI4?si=27d047641a1d4b17 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-market-podcast/id1733948143 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneymarketpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneymarketpodcast Website: https://moneymarketpodcast.com   The Bank of Tampa | Member FDIC

Inside today's podcast episode I dive into the three things that actually change everything:1️⃣ Why strategy without energy management leads straight to burnout2️⃣ Why not deciding what matters most keeps you stuck reacting all week3️⃣ Why a powerful week isn't about doing more, it's about designing it intentionallyBecause the goal was never to build a business that takes over your life.The goal was always a business that works with your life.And if this is something you're struggling with right now, I'd love to support you inside my FREE live training ↓1 Hour to Take Back Control of Your WeekIf you're a woman in business who constantly feels “on”, always thinking about work and struggling to fully switch off, this free live training is for you.Join me live on Thursday 26th March at 1pm AEDT where I'll walk you through how to design a clear, intentional week that supports both your life + business - so you can move things forward without working every spare moment, carrying the mental load 24/7, or feeling behind.You'll leave with practical shifts you can implement straight away to create more focus, more time, and more breathing room in your week.Secure your spot hereCan't make it live? Register anyway and I'll send you the replay recording so you don't miss it.Click Subscribe to get notified when a new episode is released

Monica Nassif didn't just build a brand—she bottled a legacy. I Bottled My Mother is the gritty, hilarious, heartfelt origin story behind Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, the cult-favorite cleaning line inspired by Monica's real-life mom, Thelma Meyer: a whip-smart, no-nonsense Midwesterner who raised nine children with little more than elbow grease, common sense, and a garden full of vegetables.Part startup manual, part memoir, this is the candid story of how one woman turned domestic skills into corporate strategy, and a small soap company into a household name. From a chaotic Iowa childhood to a career in brand building and product development, Monica brings us inside the messy business of entrepreneurship—one that began on her kitchen floor and grew into a national retail presence with shelves in Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, and beyond. Told in short, sharp chapters with warmth and wit, this is a story about startups, motherhood, and the power of building something honest, authentic and good. For anyone who's ever asked: “How do I make my way in the world using what I already have?”—this book is your bottle of encouragement. Meet Mrs. Meyers: the 93-year-old woman who gave birth to nine children in ten years.Monica Nassif is a founder, entrepreneur, brand builder, and motivational speaker known for pioneering success in the consumer household cleaning product market through her ventures including Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. Fearless with a can-do, hands-on approach to running a business, Nassif launched four startups. Two succeeded and two flopped. Her most successful venture, the Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day brand, completely revolutionized the $30 billion U.S. consumer market of household cleaning products. She created aromatherapeutic and earth-friendly products with a consistent fragrance and performance across all types of household cleaners—counter-top spray, dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent and more.Nassif built two brands in this new premium category: Caldrea and Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. She didn't just build the Mrs. Meyer's brand from scratch—Nassif bottled a legacy—her mother. The cult-like favorite cleaning line was inspired by Nassif's real-life mom, Thelma Meyer: a whip-smart, no-nonsense Midwesterner who raised nine children with little more than elbow grease, commonsense and a garden full of vegetables. Nassif believes in the power of building authentic and authoritative brands to stand the test of time.She sold her company to SC Johnson in 2008, and the Mrs. Meyer's brand continues to thrive in the marketplace. To this day, Nassif inspires entrepreneurs and founders with her success story of hard work, perseverance and marketing savvy. She launched her career with Target Corporation in marketing communications as a speechwriter, editor and publicist. She continued her career by launching a marketing communications agency in Minneapolis called Kilter Incorporated. The agency served consumer product brands and retail companies, such as Target. During that time, she honed her talent for building beloved brands.

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Episode #198 Ian Fraser – Innovations in Equipment, Should everyone speed train, and Going beyond the data when growing a business. Ian Fraser – (IG: @frasergolfinstitute, FB: @ianfrasergolf, YT: @frasergolfinstitute) is the master mind behind the Fraser Golf Institute as well as Tour Fitting Golf. In this engaging conversation, Ian Fraser and Pete Popovich explore the latest innovations in golf technology, equipment design, and the importance of sharing knowledge within the golf community. They discuss cutting-edge tools, industry insights, and personal experiences that are shaping the future of golf performance and club fitting. They also explore the complexities of golf training, club fitting, and the importance of a holistic approach to improving performance. Last, they touch on the risks of speed training, the value of Russian nervous system training methods, and the significance of relationship-building in the golf industry. If you would like to be added to our weekly email list click here: http://eepurl.com/dw1j7T Sponsors: Want to know why our communities and nation are struggling? Could the answer be our lack of leadership and quality LEADERS?  Find the answers in this eye opening book; 'Why do we call them LEADERS?: The disgraceful collapse of Americas leadership standards' by Rande Somma.  BUY HERE https://amzn.to/3xkoflG Affiliates:Morozkoforge is the world premiere ice bath. It's not a cold plunge or a cold tank, it's a true bath that makes ice. If you want to experience all the health benefits of ice baths and feel better than ever go to https://www.morozkoforge.com/ and use discount code GOLF360 at checkout to save $500 The Stack System is the games premiere training device to increase your swing speed. Check them out at https://www.thestacksystem.com/ and be sure to enter GOLF360 at checkout for your discount. Payntr Golf Shoes are changing the way shoes help you improve by using traction in three dimensions. This helps you improve your ground reaction forces and ultimately your swing. Check them out at www.payntrgolf/GOLF360 to enjoy a more comfortable way to play golf. Cool Mitts - The science of heat transfer. As your muscles work, their internal temperature rises rapidly. Eventually your muscles activate natural fail-safe mechanisms that shut down the muscle's activity to protect them from excessive heat. The result? ...Fatigue. CoolMitt vasocooling technology quickly sends cooled blood to your muscles via your heart - allowing you to go stronger, faster, longer, and better. Use discount code GOLF360-20 at checkout to get your special discount.  https://coolmitt.com/?ref=GOLF360-20 Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360) Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of the best days ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/ Listen to all episodes: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Lm6wxs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PnsaFR Golf 360 website: https://www.thegolfparadigm.com/golf-360-podcast.html Follow us on social media at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g360podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Podcast360 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/G360podcast/

From starting his business at the kitchen table to leading a thriving team of 13, John Foster, founder of Foster's Financial, shares his honest and practical insights with host Chris Targett. John opens up about what it really takes to grow a successful mortgage advice business — from mastering **lead generation for mortgage advisers** to building a strong team and personal brand that clients trust. He talks about why **referrals** remain the most powerful form of lead generation, how **social media for mortgage advisers** can help build connections in the community, and why understanding your numbers is key to sustainable growth. John also reveals how **mortgage marketing** and local sponsorships can drive organic leads, and how technology can make running your business more efficient. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale up, this episode is packed with realistic advice on hiring, retaining clients, outsourcing effectively, and maintaining balance while growing your business. If you want practical strategies to stand out on **mortgage adviser social media** and attract the right clients, you'll find plenty to put into action here.

Send a textSome founders are loud. Others let their execution speak. This episode features a low-profile, high-performance family office principal who quietly built, exited, and reinvested in real estate, credit, and systems that scale.From surviving career collapse to engineering a data-driven lending platform, this guest shares what really builds wealth: checklists, compound learning, velocity, and values. You'll hear battle-tested frameworks on systems-thinking, optionality, hiring autonomy, and structuring exits that retain your edge — plus one underrated superpower: kindness.https://familyoffices.com/

In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with real estate powerhouse Shannon Gillette to break down how she built one of the top-producing teams in Arizona by leading with personal brand, trust, and long-term thinking. Shannon shares how showing up consistently on social media without turning it into a nonstop commercial created inbound demand, eliminated the need for cold sales, and fueled massive growth. They unpack the real role of Instagram Stories, YouTube, and video storytelling in selling lifestyle (not just listings), how to scale from solo operator to CEO, and why hiring, delegation, and core values are essential to building a business that lasts. From faith and leadership to wealth-building, investing, and creating impact beyond money, this conversation is a masterclass in building a high-integrity business that supports both success and quality of life.

SummaryIn this conversation, Russ Hawkins, CEO of Agilence, shares his journey from intrapreneurship to leading a successful data analytics company. He discusses the importance of innovation, leadership, and understanding market trends, particularly in the context of AI and technology. Russ emphasizes the need for growth, strategic direction, and the value of customer relationships in business. He also provides practical advice for founders on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of bootstrapping before seeking external capital.TakeawaysRuss Hawkins has a rich background in both intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship.He emphasizes the importance of innovation within large companies.Understanding customer needs is crucial for business success.AI is a significant trend that can enhance business operations.Leaders must be willing to pivot and change strategies when necessary.Building strong relationships with customers is key to growth.Founders should bootstrap their businesses as long as possible before seeking external funding.Effective leadership involves knowing when to make tough decisions about personnel.Russ advocates for a data-driven approach to decision-making.The ability to adapt to technological changes is essential for long-term success.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background11:07 Intrapreneurship and Innovation19:42 Leadership and Change Management26:53 Trends in Technology and AI32:01 Leveraging AI for Contract Management34:25 AI's Impact on Productivity and Development36:16 The Evolution of Technology and Bandwidth38:17 Embracing Change: The Role of AI in Business40:09 The CEO's Perspective on Hiring and Staffing42:31 Strategic Direction and Capital Allocation44:25 The Importance of People in Business46:27 Customer-Centric Business Strategies48:32 Knowing When to Pivot or Cut Losses57:22 Advice for Founders: Bootstrap and Retain ControlConnect with Russ: Website: https://www.agilenceinc.com/Credits:Hosted by Ryan RoghaarProduced by Ryan RoghaarTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Show: eggscast.com@eggshow on X and InstagramOn iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOnStitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcherAlso available on Google Play Music!Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@djontic on twitterRyan Roghaar:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar

In today's episode, I talk about something I have been coaching most of my clients on the past few weeks: how do we promote our business in our world today? I speak honestly on my feelings and the actions I'm taking to make change.

In this episode, Micah Cannon returns to Above The Business to share the blueprint Club Capital followed to grow and scale their bookkeeping and financial advisory firm over the past decade. Rather than covering his origin story, this conversation focuses on the strategic decisions, systems, and frameworks that enabled Club Capital to achieve sustained success since their founding in 2015. From navigating the early startup years to building a leadership team and establishing disciplined operational rhythms, Micah reveals the key milestones and lessons learned along their growth journey.Featured ResourcesClub CapitalGo to club.capital to book a no-obligation demo with the team and explore how they can help bring financials to your decision-making table with the right cadence and support.Recommended ReadingThe Effective Executive by Peter Drucker - Essential reading on conducting time studies and understanding where your time as a leader is actually being spent.Thanks to our sponsors...Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any hiring fees or commissions.More money & more freedom: that's what Autopilot Recruiting help business owners achieve. Visit https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com/ and don't forget to mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast.Direct Clicks is built is by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that deliver real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide the comprehensive digital marketing your business needs to grow. Here's an exclusive offer for Above The Business listeners: Visit directclicksinc.com/abovethebusiness for a FREE marketing campaign audit. They'll assess your website, social media, SEO, content, and paid advertising, then provide actionable recommendations. Plus, when you choose to partner with them, they'll waive all setup fees.

Send us a textWant a calmer home and a lighter heart without adding more to your plate? Camille gets candid about what actually moves the needle for moms who feel stretched thin: taking a real inventory of time, turning down comparison, and writing honest truths that challenge fear. This is a practical, compassionate guide to feeling happier while you raise kids and keep your dreams alive.We start with time, because time tells the truth. Camille shows how to stack joy on chores you already do—podcasts while cooking, music during cleanup, a favorite show in one ear while you manage the dinner rush—so your day feeds you back. She shares the power of a personal joy list and explains why sleep and exercise act like washing machines for your mind, restoring patience and energy when both feel scarce. Bath time becomes a flexible pocket for reading aloud, quick tidying, or quiet listening that lifts your mood without leaving the room.Then we get honest about noise. Social feeds often turn into a loop of comparison that drains confidence and warps perspective. Camille walks through a simple nightly ritual—screens off, counters cleared, candle lit, a timer for family wind-down—that protects your recharge window and recenters gratitude. Finally, she lays out a writing practice to list strengths and name fears on paper, then ask: what else is true? That shift turns guilt into grounded action and models repair for your kids when tempers fray.If you're craving more flexibility, Camille also shares a path to build a home-based career as a virtual assistant, setting your own schedule and serving clients with skills you already have. Ready to feel more like yourself again? Press play, save your favorite tip, and share the one ritual you'll try tonight. If this helped, subscribe, leave a quick review, and send it to a friend who needs a gentler week.Connect with Camille Walker:Follow Camille on Instagram: www.instagram.com/CamilleWalker.coFollow Call Me CEO on Instagram: www.instagram.com/callmeceopodcastMyMommyStyle.comSubscribe to Call Me CEO for more episodes! Email: callmeceopodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Kelly pulls back the curtain on what she's learned building a business alongside her 11-year-old daughter.  From reviving a dormant brand, to designing a simple, integrity-driven business model, to teaching Madison how to follow the Miracle Hour strategy and generate sales with a simple approach, this episode proves one thing: Your business is only as complicated as you make it. Kelly shares the behind-the-scenes process of growing The Courage Club organically without ads, funnels, launches, or complexity (while navigating a year of consolidation, white space, and spiritual obedience). You'll learn: • How to build a low-overhead, high-impact recurring revenue stream • The #1 place business owners lose the most money • How Madison is using the Miracle Hour to sell memberships herself • How to grow trust-building offers without launching If you're a busienss owner or leader craving a simpler and more profitable path, this episode offers the clarity you need going into 2026. TIMESTAMPS:  01:25 – 05:20: The origin story of Give Her Courage and the early years of building the brand 05:20 – 08:10: Why Kelly and her partner decided to pause and restructure the company 08:10 – 11:40: Reimagining The Courage Club alongside Madison and relaunching from zero 11:40 – 15:05: What The Courage Club teaches girls ages 7–14 and how the program works 15:05 – 18:20: Behind the scenes: Madison's leadership role, calls, and community building 18:20 – 21:50: Homeschooling, divine timing, and why Kelly created more white space in 2025 21:50 – 25:20: Revenue goals for the club and teaching Madison retention, belonging, and follow-up 25:20 – 28:40: The moment Kelly realized the Miracle Hour is so simple an 11-year-old can do it 28:40 – 31:30: Lessons learned from dissolving her outside sales team and returning to simplicity 31:30 – 33:45 Why trust-building offers don't require launches, ads, or funnels to scale 33:45 – 35:20: The power of follow-up and why entrepreneurs lose the most money here Resources:  Join The Courage Club: https://thecourageousbrand.com/  Check out The Courage Club's Sponsorship opportunities: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XgsYmkmc7C5txLbbEY7QGG0D5LHpT5EO/view?usp=sharing  Learn Kelly's simple Dream 1000 and Miracle Hour sales system inside The Virtual Business School Membership for just $97/month, no contract: https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/joinvbs  For more business strategy directly to your inbox, oin Kelly's FREE weekly email newsletter: https://kellyroachinternational.kit.com/news  Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/  Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/  Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/ 

Dr. Ben is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and OCB Natural Pro. He's the founder of Aspire Fit, a multi–six-figure online coaching business that helps high-performing men and women transform their bodies and optimize their health through data driven assessment, evidence-based training, flexible nutrition, and expert accountability. Dr. Ben's Website: Aspire-fit.com

Ryan & Becca sit down with a very special guest — Rachel Durbin, Ryan's spouse and the creative force behind Decades NKY. Rachel is in the early stages of growing her small business, which focuses on upcycling vintage textiles into unique, handmade goods.In this episode, they talk about how Decades NKY has evolved — from reselling vintage home decor to designing and sewing most items by hand today. Rachel opens up about the challenges of finding the right shows, developing new products, and what she's learned from years of working alongside Ryan's pottery business.It's a thoughtful conversation about building a handmade business from the ground up, pivoting with purpose, and embracing the messy, exciting early stages of growth.-----Find more about Rachel's business below-----Instagram - @decades.nky, @traverseinstyleEtsy - decadesnky.etsy.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/100093852360399/Maker of the MomentCristin - @ckhelenstudioSponsorsL&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSoolla® - The brand-new Studio Pouch from Soolla is the perfect sidekick to your studio bag, designed to keep your favorite tools organized and close at hand. Available in eleven colors and durable, machine-washable canvas. Find your new studio bag at soolla.co and save 15% at checkout with coupon code "WHEELTALK" (exclusions may apply).Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube Channel

“We knew from the beginning we wanted to be that third space” — that's how April Anderson, owner of Good Cakes and Bakes, breaks down why her organic bakery on Livernois is more than a storefront, it's a whole ecosystem. In this on-location Detroit is Different conversation, April and Khary sit in the middle of fall rush and neighborhood kids' events to unpack what it really takes to build and keep a Black business alive for 12 years on the Avenue of Fashion, the largest African American–owned business corridor in the country. She talks about the community that “showed up for us from day one and stayed with us through COVID,” and what it meant to fight through busted zoning rules, missing inspectors (“FBI came and shut down BSEED”), and a streetscape project that almost killed half the block. April gets honest about the tightrope of Black entrepreneurship in Detroit — trying to “work on the business and not just in the business,” learning that “money isn't the motivator, people want to feel valued,” and figuring out how to keep staff paid when ingredients, labor, and everything else keep going up. She breaks down the joy and tension of working with family (“my mom had to listen to the manager too”), what she's learning from fearless Gen Z employees who question everything, and why she refuses to chase Instagram trends that don't fit her Southern-rooted story: “It has to connect with me and our story, or I'm not doing it.” Tied to the long line of Black Detroit shops that held neighborhoods together and looking ahead to who comes after her, April issues a challenge to any business thinking about moving onto Livernois: talk to the people first, bring what the community actually needs, be consistent, and know that “this neighborhood will support you—but they will hold you accountable.” Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

***Copyright Disclaimer: This podcast includes short audio clips for commentary, education, and discussion under the Fair Use Act (17 U.S.C. §107). We do not own the rights to the music. All rights belong to their respective copyright holders.*** What if your business could grow without consuming every part of your life? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Ashley Hayes, Founder of Swine Design, to explore what it means to build a business on purpose rather than on accident. Ashley shares how she reshaped her business to reflect her values, protect her time, and serve clients with clarity and confidence. You'll hear how she: ✅ Shifted from "doing everything" to leading with intention ✅ Built workflows that create margin instead of chaos ✅ Learned to price based on value, not pressure or comparison ✅ Created a business culture rooted in trust, creativity, and real relationships If your work feels reactive, scattered, or overwhelming, Ashley's story will show you a practical path to structure, healthy boundaries, and meaningful growth. Your business should support your life, not take over it. Take the next step toward running on purpose:

Over the last ten years, Jamie has been growing a business from the ground up with no outside investment, working with councils across London and the South East to house hundreds of vulnerable people. These days, he is also investing in tech and buying businesses, so he's got a fair few stories, lessons, and scars to share.Summary of the PodcastJamie's entrepreneurial journeyJamie shares how he has been an entrepreneur from a young age, starting with selling items at a wedding as a child. He continued pursuing various business ventures throughout school and university. However, he eventually dropped out of university to focus on his entrepreneurial pursuits.Growing a business - By providing social housingJamie explains that he co-founded a business with his father that provides social housing for local authorities, working with families in need of temporary accommodation.Diversifying into other investmentsIn addition to the social housing business, Jamie has also invested in a social networking app startup. He shares that over the years, he has been involved in a variety of other business ventures, though not all have been successful.Lessons learned and keys to successJamie reflects on some of the key lessons he has learned as an entrepreneur, including the importance of focus, building the right team and management. It is important to be willing to take action rather than overthinking opportunities.Launching a podcast - "Driven"Jamie discusses his recent launch of a new podcast called "Driven" which features interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners, and others pursuing their purpose. He shares the goals and approach behind the podcast.Leveraging personal branding and AIJamie explains his focus on building his personal brand and leveraging AI tools to be more efficient in his business and podcast efforts. He sees this as an important part of pulling in new opportunities.Future plans and prioritiesLooking ahead, Jamie shares that his main priorities are continuing to grow his property business, especially through acquisitions, while also scaling his podcast and personal brand initiatives. He acknowledges the challenge of juggling all these priorities.Closing thoughts and reflectionsThe hosts, Graham and Kevin, provide their final thoughts on the conversation, praising Jamie's entrepreneurial drive and ability to take action, while also noting the importance of building the right team and processes to support rapid growth.The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, where he introduces AI Agents that you can talk to, that increase engagement, dwell time, leads, and conversions. Now, Graham is offering Answer Engine Optimisation that gets you ready to be found by LLM search.Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on

In this #podcast episode, I interview Larry & Sue Pruett. I ask them about why being business as a couple can be risky if you don't do it right. I also ask them to share their best advice to those couples that want to do business together. Larry & Sue also share why it's so important for couples to communicate and dream together.   Show Notes and Resources.

Hey Winner, What if I told you that you don't need social media to grow a thriving, faith-driven business? In this episode, I'm sharing the three key pillars that helped me grow my podcast by 400% and my email list from 350 to 3,500—after stepping away from social I'll walk you through how to build trust with long-form content, nurture real relationships through email, and borrow other people's audiences through intentional collaboration. If you're craving simplicity, strategy, and spiritual alignment in your business, this one's for you. Rooting for you ~ Gabe   New to the podcast? Start here: https://redhotmindset.com/podcast-start/   LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:

More clients, more revenue, more help — but also more chaos? You might not be growing a business. You might just be making more work.Summary:In this episode, we break down the common trap creative entrepreneurs fall into: mistaking hustle and busyness for true business growth. We'll explore why your efforts to “grow” might actually be making your life harder — and how to redefine growth in a way that gives you margin, clarity, and freedom. If you're feeling stretched thin but still stuck, this one's for you.Takeaways:The subtle but dangerous difference between growing a business and just making more workWhy hiring, more services, or new offers often don't solve the overwhelmHow brand clarity and systems are the real drivers of sustainable growthWhat it looks like to pursue “margin over movement” in your businessCTA:Want to get out of the hustle and into actual growth? Join us at the Shift Business Retreat — a live, in-person experience where we help wedding pros like you reset, refocus, and build a business that runs with you, not on you

At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana opens up about the 8 hard truths she learned while growing a business as a mom. From battling shiny object syndrome and imposter syndrome to realizing that clarity comes from action not overthinking. She shares the raw and honest lessons and how those lessons can give you clarity, confidence, and momentum in your own business. You don't need a perfect plan to start growing a business, you just need the courage to take the next step and the tools that fit into your life as a mom.  Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com

Beyond The Claim Podcast #024 - Featuring Tyler Graves Secrets to growing a business fast in 2025 with Tyler Graves, Founder of Ready Stays. Learn how he scaled 4X in 24 months using stoic discipline, sales systems, and relationship-driven growth. In this episode of Beyond The Claim, Vince Perri sits down with Tyler Graves to unpack the strategies that took Ready Stays from a flatlining local business to a national player. Tyler reveals how discipline, resilience, and process-driven leadership fueled massive growth. ✅ What you'll learn: - Secrets to growing a business fast in 2025 - How Ready Stays scaled 4X in just 2 years - The sales process that wins both landlords and displaced families - Stoic philosophy applied to leadership and business growth - Turning setbacks into opportunities for expansion Whether you're an entrepreneur, public adjuster, or service-based business owner, this episode delivers practical strategies you can use to scale smarter and faster.

How do you build a financial planning practice that succeeds without losing your values?Fran Walsh, co-founder of Opulus LLC and one of Investopedia's Top 100 Advisors, believes the key is authenticity. From a football award that unexpectedly introduced him to his future business partner to launching his firm just before COVID hit, Fran's path has been anything but straight. His mindset has stayed the same: “The people who never quit and just keep going are going to be inevitably successful.”At first, Fran didn't rush to pick a niche. Instead, he worked with a range of clients while building momentum, eventually focusing on high-earning millennials, athletes, and business owners who share his drive for constant improvement. He also made a conscious choice to skip the traditional corporate image: “We wear t-shirts every day. We want clients to see we're normal people just like them.”His approach shows that being yourself can strengthen client relationships while building a business you actually enjoy running.Fran's Social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-walsh-b12775a3/X: @FranWalsh73Newsletter: https://www.opulusmethod.com/

What does it really take to build a podcast that reaches hundreds of millions of people? In this episode, Brad sits down with Rob Dial – creator of The Mindset Mentor podcast, which has racked up over 400 million downloads – to dig into how he's turned coaching into a real business. Not a personal brand with a few viral moments, but a systemized operation that's trained over 3,000 coaches and reaches millions every month.  Rob shares how he builds structure into everything from podcast scripts to business operations, how he uses AI to streamline content creation, and why mindset alone won't get you anywhere without consistent action.  He even shares how his background in songwriting (yeah, songwriting) gave him the formula for making content that people resonate with.  If you've been posting content without a strategy – or banking on manifestation to grow your business – this one might be a gut check. But it'll also give you a much clearer lens on what actually works.  Tune in.  — This episode is part of our 7FL (7-figure lessons) series of Beyond A Million, where we interview entrepreneurs who are skyrocketing to the top!  — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:47 – Common mindset trends Rob thinks are harmful 00:08:09 – Manifestation only works with action 00:10:02 – Pressure vs. stress 00:17:26 – Rob's path into coaching and transformation 00:24:49 – One conversation can change it all  00:26:54 – Launching podcast as a brand-building tool 00:34:26 – Using Facebook virality to grow the podcast audience organically 00:38:52 – Viral content formula 00:52:21 – Using ChatGPT for content creation 00:58:36 – Self-acceptance is more important than self-improvement 01:05:43 – Doing “hard things” and building confidence — Additional Resources:

Michael Chernow, Founder and CEO of Kreatures Of Habit is a Cereal Entrepreneur and wellness expert. Chernow launched his first business in 2010 and has been building business for the last 15 years. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Balance is Possible - Even as a driven entrepreneur, you can craft a work-life balance that brings joy and success. 2. Community Wins: Scaling the unscalable - like calling customers and replying to emails - builds real loyalty and lasting growth. 3. The 3 Cs - Commitment, Confidence, and Courage are the keys to thriving in life and business. Check out Michael's website. Join the ownership journey and invest - Kreatures of Habit Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Shopify - If you want to see less carts being abandoned, it's time for you to head over to Shopify. Sign up for your 1 dollar per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/onfire. Wix - Ready to create your own website? Go to Wix.com to start building your website today.  

Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He's built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. As Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow wealth through operator-backed deals—but business building is still his core. From assembling top-tier teams to turning chaos into clarity, he brings hard-won strategy to every venture. He's been featured on 90+ podcasts, recognized in Marquis Who's Who, and mentors entrepreneurs chasing their next big win. Off the clock, he's an 8-handicap golfer, rock band frontman, and active supporter of causes from scholarships to veterans

Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He's built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. As Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow wealth through operator-backed deals—but business building is still his core. From assembling top-tier teams to turning chaos into clarity, he brings hard-won strategy to every venture. He's been featured on 90+ podcasts, recognized in Marquis Who's Who, and mentors entrepreneurs chasing their next big win. Off the clock, he's an 8-handicap golfer, rock band frontman, and active supporter of causes from scholarships to veterans

Different people will tell you that different platforms and strategies are the way to grow your business online. So who's right?No one.No one can tell you what platform you will show up best on, get the most leads on or close the most deals through, except you.In this episode of Community Kristina is unpacking Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok, and breaking down not just what each platform is good for, but how to decide what's best for you. You don't need to be everywhere to be successful.Tune in to hear more about:Why choosing just one aligned platform is powerful.The real vibe of Threads and how Kristina uses it to get clients.How LinkedIn remains a hidden gem for service-based businesses.Why TikTok might be an amazing awareness engine—but only if it aligns with you.How to assess your content strengths and make intentional choices.What to do if you're just starting out and feeling pressure to be everywhere.This is a must-listen if you're feeling overwhelmed by social media or unsure about where to spend your precious time and energy. The best platform is the one you love to show up on!Mentioned in the Episode:Want to build a business with community at the core? Join us inside The Social Business Club and use code PODCAST to get your first month for just $1.The Wellness LabOther Episodes To Checkout: Past Episode: So What Platform Should I Be On?Getting Leads On Instagram Threads EpisodeLinkedIn Overview EpisodeOur TikTok Retirement EpisodeSend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information: • Host your podcast on Buzzsprout! •Use Code ‘PODCAST' For Your First Month For $1 Inside The Social Business Club • Join our favourite scheduling platform Later • FLODESK Affiliate Code | 50% off your first year! Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

Are you over-complicating what it takes to grow a successful business? I see so much chat online which makes out that growth is super easy, it's just complicated strategy... and I couldn't disagree more. Tune in to learn WHY growth isn't ever easy, but HOW it can be simple. Doors to ON IT are officially reopen for the last time in 2025!! Save your space, prioritise your growth and work ON your business with like-minded people - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/onit _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

Today we’re welcoming back a guest who is one of the most impressive young female entrepreneurs in Australian business—Brittney Saunders. You might know her from YouTube, from her massive social media following, from her brand Fayt the Label, her cafés or her podcasts. She’s now also the author of a brand-new book Just Getting Started—an unfiltered look at the wild ride of building businesses from the ground up, making big mistakes and staying true to your vision. We’ve had the pleasure of having Britt on the podcast before (May 2023) for an episode titled Building the biz from the basement up. In that episode we spoke about: -being one of the OG influencers who leveraged her platform to create multiple extremely successful businesses-fat phobia in the fashion industry and size inclusivity being a smart business decision and-the businesses that Britt started before the ones that were successful! Today we wanted to focus on the mindset you need to have a successful business and some of the lessons she has learnt more recently as her businesses continue to grow! We spoke about: Why Britt wrote a book and the process of becoming an author The many hats that business creators wear and how to hand those jobs away How Britt structures the management of her business Why Brittney didn’t put her name into her business The costly mistakes Britt made early on in business Pushing against expectations and judgement Working so closely with her partner AJ Hiring decisions Why money shouldn’t be the main motivator for starting a business Staffing being the hardest part of running a business Previous episode Book Britt’s podcast You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the No Broke Months Podcast, Dan Rochon delves into the challenges of inconsistent sales and how to navigate the ups and downs of real estate. He discusses the importance of lead generation and building a strong foundation through belief, activity, and organization. As sales professionals, it's easy to get caught up in the outcome, but Dan emphasizes celebrating the right wins and focusing on the activity that drives results. If you've been struggling with inconsistent deals, this episode will provide you with actionable insights to turn things around and build sustainable success.What you'll learn on this episodeLead generation is key to maintaining consistent sales.The first step to success is focusing on activity, not just outcomes.Inconsistent sales can lead to feelings of doubt and anxiety.It's essential to celebrate the right wins—focus on the process, not just the result.Building belief in yourself is crucial for overcoming challenges.Real estate success requires consistent action and lead generation.Handling adversity and setbacks with calm and clarity will help you grow.Trust and communication are vital when leading a team through tough times.Sales success isn't just about willpower—it's about people and trust.Don't just focus on the business; focus on growing as a person and leader.Resources mentioned in this episodeTeach to Sell: A proven approach to sales that focuses on teaching and building trust, rather than just selling.The Four Levels of Business: A framework for growing your business through belief, lead generation, organization, and leadership. To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

In this episode of Horizon Advisers Unleashed, Alex Dinser sits down with his friend and business partner Michael Messer for a candid and insightful conversation about what it really takes to grow a successful business in the financial services world.Michael shares his journey from advisor to OSJ (Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction), detailing the lessons learned along the way and how his leadership role has evolved. Together, they explore the challenges of scaling a business, supporting other advisors, maintaining compliance, and fostering a culture of trust and growth.Whether you're an advisor looking to grow your practice or a business owner focused on leadership and structure, this episode is packed with real-world experience and practical wisdom.

“Practice is what gives the consistent and reliable delivery of whatever you're mastering. So for me, I remind myself that I'm not faking, I'm becoming, I'm working on it until I become it.” -Michelle Quiñonez Michelle Quiñonez, CEO and partner at Financial Stories Inc, shares how childhood play led to a lifelong love for administration and business building. She opens up about her journey from stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur, and how her passion for structure and growth fueled the launch of a full-service accounting firm alongside her CPA co-founder. In this episode, you'll learn… Why keeping your word to yourself matters The impact of joining a CEO peer group Simple time-blocking that actually works To learn more about Michelle, click here. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Time Stamp 00:53 - Michelle's early influences: childhood office play & college mentorship 02:11 - MBA shift & why she chose the accounting field 04:04 - Founding her first solo business as a stay-at-home mom 05:01 - Pain points with external tax firms & why she co-founded Financial Stories 06:50 - Merging systems, hiring, remote tech stack & onboarding 08:19 - Surprises: how hard it is to find good people & differences in accounting roles 09:51 - Personal transformation, CEO roundtable, imposter syndrome reframed 12:00 - Time management 14:18 - Why business growth is about daily consistency & reps 16:35 - How Lisa Campbell & A2A influenced Michelle's mindset & systems 19:45 - Setting clear intentions to stay present with her family 22:39 - Keeping your word—to yourself & how that shifted everything 25:47 - Visualizing success, parenting parallels & trusting your own word 31:33 - Her experience with Profit First & how it supports delegation 34:48 - Where to connect with Michelle This episode is brought to you by our great friends at Hub Analytics! Imagine having all your financial data in one place, with real-time analytics and customized reports at your fingertips. Hub Analytics is a financial platform that streamlines bookkeeping operations, so you can focus on what really matters—delivering high-quality results for your clients. With Hub's easy-to-use tools, you'll save time, reduce errors, and gain deeper insights into your clients' financials! Ready to take your bookkeeping to the next level? Book a demo to learn more and start your FREE trial TODAY!

While on your online business journey, there will be times where you are growing your business and other times you are simply running it. There are three main phases of business development: the initial growth phase, the transition to running a business, and the potential for scaling. Today, Jill emphasizes the importance of building trust with an audience, the need for consistent lead generation, and the strategic decisions involved in scaling a business.    Get on the waitlist for Strategy + Scale: https://jillfitfree.com/ssmastermind-waitlist/   Get on the waitlist for FBA: https://jillfitfree.com/fba-waitlist/   Jill is a fitness professional and business coach who effectively made the transition from training clients in person and having no time to build anything else to training clients online and actually being more successful. Today, Jill helps other coaches to do the same.   Connect with me! Instagram: @jillfit | @fitbizu Facebook: @jillfit Website: jillfit.com

Custom harvesting is a lifestyle, a business, and an essential part of the agricultural ecosystem—and few know it better than Frederick Harvesting & Trucking. What began as a small family operation with one combine and one truck has grown into a dynamic business that travels across multiple states each year, helping farmers bring in their crops efficiently and on time.In this episode, we sit down with the Frederick family to talk about the realities of life on the harvest trail—the long days, the logistical puzzles, the tight-knit crew, and the powerful sense of purpose that comes from serving farmers across the Midwest. We dive into the evolution of their business, how technology and equipment upgrades have shaped the way they work, and what it takes to stay organized while moving across state lines with a full fleet.More than that, we ask the Fredericks how someone new might get started in custom harvesting. What equipment do you need? How do you find clients? What skills are required? What are the biggest challenges and most rewarding parts of the job? Whether you're a young entrepreneur or a farm kid with a dream, this episode has the practical insights and motivational spark you've been looking for.You'll also hear about:The benefits of hiring a harvest crew vs. owning your own equipmentThe importance of crew culture and treating employees like familyHow harvesters build lasting relationships with farmers over decadesThe biggest surprises people don't expect about the custom harvesting lifestyleTips for keeping machines running and staff energized during the heat of harvestThis episode is your backstage pass to one of agriculture's most unique and mobile businesses. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Episode #625: Anthony Consigli - Digging Graves, Playing Football at Harvard, Learning From Failure, Taking Big Chances, & Growing a Business From $3 Million to $4 Billion Anthony's great-grandfather came from Italy and he was a stone mason. He had 6 sons. He gave each a trade. His grandfather had a business mind. Then WWII came. 4 brothers went and fought. His grandfather and blind uncle stayed back to run the business. He brought his son into it (Anthony's dad) he was a heavy equipment operator. And did business leadership work after it. Hard Work: Born in 1967, 2nd oldest of 5 kids. Grew up in the 1970's remembering his dad always working 2 jobs including Saturdays as a heavy equipment operator in construction with side jobs at night, his mom as a night nurse with his grandmother watching them during the day. Hard work and work ethic were drilled into them by their dad, grandfather, and uncles who all were in construction. All had stoic personalities. Anthony started working full-time in the Summer, Saturdays, and school vacations in the 7th grade when he was 12. Cleaning the mortar off bricks from demolished buildings so that they could be reused, then digging and covering graves by hand at a bunch of local cemeteries.  Chopping wood and burning the rubber off electrical wire from demolished buildings so we could bring the copper to the scrap yard for cash. It was not your typical childhood but I can see now it gave me incredible life lessons at an early age that allowed me to flourish in business and be a strong leader. Anthony was a gravedigger -I was a big part of the business because it was a consistent revenue stream. Regardless of a recession, people were going to die. For that reason, his dad and grandfather never wanted to give it up. Anthony dug them by hand, year-round. When I was in high school I was in charge of laying out the graves to be dug for the recently deceased. As the Catholic Church was not known for great record keeping the coordinates were often confused. I would cut the sod, save it and then start digging; 7.5' long, 4 foot wide, about 5.5'deep. I had to take 22 wheelbarrows of dirt and wheel them up a plank onto a truck as that was the displacement from the coffin and concrete box. One night the phone rang at the house. My dad yelled at me to tell me I had buried the body in the wrong place. He may have had a few expletives in there. The next morning, I spent the day digging a new hole, moving the box to the new grave, and then filling in both graves while the family watched. I tried blaming the priest but this was a losing battle. Lessons like this taught us accountability. Own it. Do what you say you are going to do and clean up your own messes. Dump Truck Story - When I was 14  I was helping to demolish the interiors of an old convent and we were throwing all the old cinder blocks into a dump truck. My grandfather didn't have anyone available to go dump the truck so he showed me the different lever and buttons; the clutch, the PTO, and gears, and told me where to go dump the truck. I knew a little about how to drive standard but had never driven a dump truck so he told me to leave it in first gear. I drove down the Main Street of the town with a long line of traffic behind me as I was going about 5 miles per hour. I got to the dump site, got the truck in position, enacted the PTO let my foot off the clutch, and got the dump body to start raising. I remember being so proud of myself. Like I had made it as a man. All of a sudden the truck jerked up violently and before I knew what happened the truck cab was in the air and the truck was upright vertically. I had forgotten to open the tailgate so the load had shifted and flipped the truck. There were no cell phones so I walked about a mile back to the site very embarrassed to call my grandfather. Construction has no shortage of occasions to be humbled as there are so many changing dynamics at hand all the time. But at the same time, being thrown into situations like this gave me this incredible tolerance for risk.  It was embarrassing but you could overcome that embarrassment. 1997 - Anthony became the CEO. $3m business at that time. Anthony pushed for bigger work. 25 people at the company then. 2024 - $3.4B 2,400 employees. What happened? One big thing is a concept/book called Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard. Construction at the time was low bid, hard knuckles, people flipping the table, throw staplers. It wasn't friendly. It started to get more professional over time. “Raving fans makes sense to me. Apply how you treat people in hospitality to construction. We work hard on client service skills. Being really professional. There is so much repeat business. That was harder than I expected it to be. Clients were rewarding us work over and over again. We were nice people to deal with. Raving fans stayed with us. We've done a lot of jobs at Harvard or hospital systems. We've earned that reputation. I came into the business during a bad recession. That bruised me. I had to tell people I couldn't pay them. I worried about where money would come from.” The significance of their logo? The arch… The Arch is our logo and helps support these values. The arch is from the oldest surviving picture of our great grandfather who was a simple, hardworking, stone mason building this big stone arch. The arch denotes teamwork as you can't do it alone. It symbolizes forward progress, quality, and craft. All stuff we want to be associated with. Take Big Chances – We got through the first recession knowing we needed to be larger to be able to withstand the ups and downs of the economic cycle. We started taking some chances on some larger jobs with more demanding clients which was extremely stressful as we had no idea what we were doing. It was new territory.  This is where all the humbling experiences as a kid like digging graves helped as it gave me the courage to take some risks.  Failure isn't final and you can push through mistakes.  Football at Harvard - Learned more on the football field than in any classroom. Discipline to a process. All the players at Harvard are there for the love of the game. I was admitted to Harvard with OK grades, but I could snap a football and block.  I was surprised at the time Harvard accepted me.  Looking back on it now, I should have been shocked as I was a meathead.   At the same time, I think my blue-collar work history in a small family business, my being an Eagle Scout, and generally smart kid all helped. Harvard changed me in good ways despite my best efforts not to let Harvard change me in bad ways.  I had this perception of blue-blood kids walking around with ascots and monocles or hippies protesting every earthly transgression on the planet.  But that is not what I found.  I made the best friends of my life; incredible diversity with kids from every socio-economic strata you could think of.  Our team had a kid who was in an LA street gang and a kid who worked summers second shift in a limestone mill outside of Pittsburgh yet at the same time had a kid who was fifth generation Harvard who was just a nice guy.  Really smart but normal kids.  As much as I didn't want to change, I needed to change; be more open-minded, more curious, have better dressing and grooming habits, and manners. It meant being able to engage in meaningful conversation on heady topics; not Hulk Hogan and the WWF or how tough Chuck Norris was.  I would always say that I didn't learn much in the classroom at Harvard but that's not fair.  Liberal arts education is a bit under fire right now but it has served me well.  I learned more through exposure to different people, other students smarter than me who were in random conversations and late-night debates. I learned more on the football field as I learned more about resilience, how to lose, and how to prepare.  The liberal arts education gave me an appreciation for continued curiosity, learning, and study which may be a more important skill than any in a fast-changing world.  It was the well-roundedness I needed. Leadership in Construction - Leadership means different things to different people. It can be easy in some settings. In football, all the players wanted to play. For a job site in South Boston, you walk onto a job site, you have 300-400 that don't want to be there, some don't speak English, then we get a union group, or an architect has other ideas, then traffic, weather, and things you can't control. It's hard for a leader to keep everybody working in the same direction. That's a huge leadership task. I was thinking about that. A construction superintendent at 6 am is thinking about all of this stuff.  What makes someone good at that job? Sense of urgency, align and motivate hundreds of people, great planners, organized. Had a former Marine Vietnam Seargent who was great. A gym teacher who's awesome, he's in NYC with a job several city blocks. High sense of urgency, detail-oriented, motivates and aligns people. We do personality testing, and we've got a lot of people who are lower A and just as successful as higher A personalities. Such team players. Can put a team together. We like people who have played sports. Hiking – About 12 years ago, Anthony, his brother, son, and a few guys went out to hike a 10,000-footer in Colorado.  They met their guide who was this little, old dude who looked like he smoked pot fairly regularly.  As they looked to get started, Anthony asked him for the trail map and he said he didn't have one.  “How do you know how to get to the top?" He pointed to the top of the mountain and said “It's right up there, we just need to keep going up." But when they were at the top, Anthony realized it was just an analogy for their business. We just needed to keep taking one more step up. ESOP - Consigli implemented an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) to make the company entirely employee-owned, fostering a culture of accountability, shared responsibility, and pride among their teammates, where employees directly benefit from the company's success and feel a stronger sense of ownership in decision-making; essentially, it aimed to create a more engaged and motivated employee base by giving them a stake in the company's performance.

This episode is for you if you want to learn from the wisdom and mindset from Brynn Snyder, the 7 figure co-founder and CEO of Slate Flosser. Things we talked about: What are some beliefs to unlearn to succeed? How to handle self-doubt or imposter syndrome? What habits or rituals have had the biggest impact? How to bounce back from moments of doubt or feeling like giving up? How to push through making touch decisions? Something about growing a business to 7-figures that no one talks about? Top mistake entrepreneurs making that hold them back? and so much more... Connect with Lucy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mslucyliu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mslucyliu Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mslucyliu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mslucyliu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mslucyliu YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mslucyliu Website: https://www.lucyliucoaching.com Podcast: https://www.lucyliucoaching.com/podcast   Wanna double your confidence in 30 seconds?  Get the ultimate secret here: http://www.confidentandepic.com   Checkout SLATE Flosser: https://slateflosser.com    

What leadership habits can help your team take more ownership and solve their own problems? In other words, how can you step back in a way that actually makes your business stronger?In this episode, Bill challenges the hustle culture myth and shares how stepping back, empowering your team, and embracing balance can actually strengthen your company.Topics explored in this episode: (00:16) The Myth of Hustle Culture* The real cost of hustle culture and why it can harm your company.* Bill's story of taking a month-long family trip to Italy while his business thrived.(01:51) Leadership That Empowers, Not Micromanages* The power of asking the right questions instead of providing immediate answers.(04:17) Making Work More Fun * The benefits of hobbies and interests outside of work.* How compartmentalizing time helps maintain balance.(06:23) Embracing Challenges Without Unnecessary Suffering* The key difference between unavoidable problems and optional suffering.* Shifting your mindset to tackle obstacles without burnout.(09:25) The Power of Support and Coaching* Why you don't have to figure everything out alone.* Why being coachable and seeking support is key to sustainable success.Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth. Did you enjoy today's episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PGhWPJSubscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PKe00uBill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billgall/ Bill on Twitter/X: https://x.com/billgall This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

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