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In a rare live experiment, Alex Sheridan brings in a business coach, Rick Lochner, and Claude AI at the same time, using his own business as the test case, to compare what each one gets right and wrong about building a business into an asset instead of a job.Rick Lochner, founder of RPC Leadership Associates, has coached executives, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders for decades. In this episode he goes head-to-head, in real time, with Claude AI as Alex Sheridan tries to grow Podcast Builders from $5 million to $10 million in revenue at 50% margins.Key takeaways:00:00:00 IntroductionHere's how the coaching conversation actually unfolds:[00:08:26] Start with purpose, not the goal. Rick Lochner opens by asking why Alex wants to grow at all, before any numbers come up.[00:23:02] Claude AI skips straight to the numbers, asking for revenue, client count, and average contract value first.[00:45:59] Claude AI maps the growth engine: contract value, growth model, and where clients actually come from.[00:46:44] Alex catches Claude skipping positioning, and it corrects itself on the spot.[00:54:51] Rick Lochner reframes the real question behind selling a business: what would actually let you walk away.If you've ever wondered whether your business is quietly becoming a job you can't step away from, or been tempted to let AI do the thinking a real coach should be doing, this episode will change how you look at both.

The Geneva flag football team knows its record doesn't indicate its talent. The Vikings proved as such with seven touchdowns in a 43-6 win over St. Charles East. Quarterback Linnea Popp threw for three scores in the first half.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Live from Hahnville, Ian Auzenne and Allen Waddell hosted WWL's Prep Football Roundup for a Week 2 showdown between the St. Charles Catholic Comets and Hahnville Tigers. The guys spoke to reporters live at the best games across the state.

Partners in Mortgage survived the 2008 housing crash by staying deliberately small, tried paid advertising exactly once, and has grown ever since almost entirely through referrals.Alex Sheridan sits down with all three partners behind Partners in Mortgage: founder Chris Schejbal, and current partners Joe Spero and Sam Noffs. They talk about why the company has deliberately never grown past a small team, the one paid ad campaign that famously flopped, how referrals have carried the business ever since, and why they believe real estate quietly outperforms the stock market as an investment.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:08:57Q: How did staying a small company help a mortgage business survive the 2008 housing crash?A: Chris Schejbal explains that because Partners in Mortgage never grew past a small team, they were able to pivot and stay open through 2008 instead of laying people off or closing their doors like bigger competitors did.00:23:05Q: Does advertising actually work for a small mortgage business?A: Chris Schejbal says paid advertising never worked for Partners in Mortgage. The one time they tried a money-mailer campaign, the only response they got back turned out to be a family member, so the company has grown almost entirely through referrals ever since.00:26:16Q: How much money can a mortgage broker actually save a client compared to a big bank?A: Joe Spero says the average savings works out to about $10,000 per client, largely because a broker only gets paid when the loan actually closes.00:48:03Q: Is real estate a better investment than the stock market?A: Sam Noffs argues real estate wins because of leverage, letting an investor put down a fraction of a property's value and still capture the full appreciation plus any rental income.00:55:31Q: Why is it harder to buy a first home today than it was 20 years ago?A: Sam Noffs and Joe Spero say home prices have appreciated faster than wages for years, pushing the average first-time homebuyer's age up to 38.If you've ever assumed you need to advertise to grow, or that the stock market is the smarter place to put your money, this episode will make you rethink both.

Adam Schilling caught two touchdowns from Burke Neibch and Mac Murray rushed for 130 yards and two TDs as Wheaton North won at St. Charles North 34-17 to run its record to 4-0.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Zandria Richardson ditched cheerleading for football and hasn't looked back. After almost a decade playing tackle, she's taken her talents to St. Charles North flag football, putting up video-game numbers for the North Stars.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Julian Good runs a Chick-fil-A that pulls in roughly $8 million a year, stays closed every Sunday, and can't be sold or passed down to his kids.Alex Sheridan talks with Julian Good, owner and operator of Chick-fil-A St. Charles, about the $10,000 franchise fee, the 15% Chick-fil-A takes off revenue, and why the operator model looks nothing like any other franchise. They also get into Chick-fil-A's two-sentence corporate purpose, why automation can quietly gut a business built on people, and what Julian eats to stay lean working in fast food six days a week.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:13:26Q: How much does it cost to start a Chick-fil-A franchise?A: Julian Good says the franchise fee is $10,000, unchanged in 50 years, and operators can't sell or pass down the business when they retire.00:16:18Q: How much does the average Chick-fil-A location make per year?A: Julian Good says average volume runs around $8 million a year, more than double a typical McDonald's, despite being closed on Sundays.00:18:02Q: How much of a Chick-fil-A operator's profit does the company take?A: Julian Good says Chick-fil-A takes 15% of revenue, cutting a typical 30% restaurant margin roughly in half.00:26:38Q: What is Chick-fil-A's corporate purpose?A: Julian Good explains it in two sentences: to glorify God and have a positive influence on everyone the company touches, and says it drives every executive decision.00:44:26Q: Why hasn't Chick-fil-A joined the tipflation trend?A: Julian Good says Chick-fil-A has stayed out of prompting customers to tip 20 to 30% at the counter, unlike most quick service chains.If you've ever wondered how Chick-fil-A actually works behind the counter, this episode breaks it down.

Jay St. Charles is a legendary bowyer based in Fall City, Washington. While he was born into the world of archery and grew up in his father's archery shop, Jay eventually became a master bowyer, carving bows under the brand of Pacific Yew Longbows. He lives on a small homestead above the Snoqualmie River Valley, nestled in the foothills of the Cascades.Please enjoy this episode of Project Quiver on Salish Wolf with Jay St. Charles.          Episode Links: https://www.facebook.com/pacyew2Project Quiver at Anchor Point ExpeditionsSummaryIn this episode, Jay St. Charles shares his extensive experience in bow making, archery history, and the unique challenges of sourcing traditional materials like yew wood. Discover the evolution of archery equipment, the art of crafting bows, and the importance of community and preservation in this timeless craft.Show Notes:Jay St. Charles's background in archery and bow makingThe history and significance of yew wood in bow makingChallenges in sourcing traditional bow materials todayThe process of crafting primitive and laminated bowsThe community and culture of archery and bowyersTools and techniques for carving and tillering bowsThe impact of logging and environmental policies on bow makingThe evolution from traditional to modern archery equipmentEducational programs and classes in bow makingThe importance of preserving archery heritage and craftsmanshipChapters:00:00 Introduction and Jay's background in archery02:01 Jay's homestead and early experiences in bow making03:51 Mountaineering adventures and outdoor passions06:50 History of bow making and the influence of Fred Bear10:00 The rise of fiberglass and compound bows15:05 The renaissance of wooden bows and community19:53 The story of yew wood and environmental challenges25:01 Permits, salvage, and sourcing yew today29:54 The cultural significance of yew in different regions34:55 Tools and techniques for primitive bow carving39:46 Jay's classes and community involvement45:11 The joy of making and shooting bows50:11 The future of bow making and preservation59:51 Closing thoughts and resources for bowyers

Geneva football began DuKane Conference action with a 49-point showing against St. Charles North. Senior quarterback Ben Peterson threw five touchdowns and said the Vikings "aren't even close" to their ceiling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

AJ Rogers threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns and Chris Riggs had three sacks in Wheaton Warrenville South's 38-7 win over St. Charles East.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

The St. Charles North football team scored in all three phases Thursday night in a shutout win over Naperville Central. The defending DuKane Conference champion North Stars are averaging 40 points per game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

A former SWAT cop who hates gun shops bought a 100-year-old bank and built one of the most creative firearms businesses in the country.In this episode of Founder Talk, Alex Sheridan sits down with Matthew Gerard, founder of Down Range CC in Rochelle, Illinois. From John Wick-style tastings inside a historic bank vault to challenge coins that replace business cards, Matthew is building an experience-driven brand in a lower income town that pulls customers from miles away.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:36Q: How do you build a unique business in a traditional industry like firearms retail?A: Matthew Gerard explains that he hated the standard gun shop model, so he designed his store around education and premium experiences rather than volume sales. The building itself, a historic 1908 bank with an original vault, became the centerpiece of a completely different customer experience.00:36:35Q: How do you market a luxury product in a lower income area?A: Matthew Gerard spends as little time in his shop as possible and instead goes to golf outings and Chamber of Commerce events in wealthier surrounding towns. He gets in front of people with money rather than waiting for them to find him.00:40:10Q: Why are women the fastest growing market in firearms and how should gun shops respond?A: Matthew Gerard notes that most gun shops are not female friendly and default to handing women a small pink gun. Down Range has offered ladies-only classes for years and designs every element of the store experience to be welcoming regardless of gender.00:55:04Q: How do you market a firearms business when social media platforms shadow ban gun content?A: Matthew Gerard discovered that Facebook monitors the first 30 seconds of live streams. He opens every stream with "Welcome to the Down Range Natural History Museum" to bypass the filter, then transitions to gun sales content. The hack worked so well that Facebook is now paying him for engagement.01:00:01Q: Why is firearms training so critical even if you already own a gun?A: Matthew Gerard compares most gun owners to Linus from Peanuts carrying a security blanket. The gun makes them feel safe but they have never trained under stress. Down Range uses force-on-force training with airsoft to simulate real threat scenarios.

St. Charles East and St. Charles North both won to improve to 2-0, while Batavia lost at Rochester.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Matt St. Charles joined the guys to tell them about the North Alabama football team. Matt is the North Alabama beat reporter for the Times Daily newspaper out of Florence, Alabama.

Just as we sat on the center of Arcada's iconic stage, we're putting Arcada in the center stage on this episode as we talked with Onesti Entertainment President & CEO Ron Onesti about some fun stories and Arcada history, what to expect for the upcoming 100 year celebration and more!

She bought a failing dental practice, quadrupled the revenue in year one, and built eight locations that run without her. Dr. Anushka Gaglani, founder and co-CEO of Areo Dental Group, reveals how — and why she calls dentistry what most dentists refuse to call it: sales.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:46Q: How did Dr. Anushka Gaglani quadruple a dental practice's revenue in one year?A: Dr. Gaglani and her husband bought a struggling practice, reinvested in technology and the space, and quadrupled revenue within 12 months.00:06:58Q: Why does Dr. Anushka Gaglani say dentistry is sales?A: Dr. Gaglani says sales means helping patients understand what they need so they accept treatment, not pushing services for a commission.00:24:11Q: What is the key to building a dental business that runs without the owner?A: Dr. Gaglani says stop being the bottleneck, hire people you trust, place them in the right seats, and accept 80% execution instead of demanding perfection.00:34:58Q: How does a husband-and-wife co-CEO structure work?A: Dr. Gaglani and her husband split responsibilities by strength, giving each equal decision-making power over different parts of the business.00:43:08Q: How do you build a self-reliant dental team?A: Dr. Gaglani will not answer questions already in the SOP, training her team to solve problems independently.Subscribe and share this with a founder building a business that runs without them.

St. Charles North came out explosive on offense Saturday, defeating visiting Minooka 28-7 in the season opener that was postponed one day due to inclement weather Friday. Sophomore Dashel Von Qualen, who rotated with Landon Conroy at quarterback, ran and threw for touchdowns.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

- St Charles County Police say they are terminating their contract with Flock, but it may not be the end of surveillance many think it is. - The Week In Soundbites- Susie's relationship with her A.I. is getting... weird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 8th Anniversary to the What's Up St. Charles Podcast! Get ready for some laughs and fun facts as the Alliance staff prepare for the ultimate staff trivia challenge: eight questions with every wrong answer coming with the perils of the jelly bean roulette. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in the past 8 years and can't wait to see what is in store for the podcast!

St. Charles East junior Liam Barrett is far from complacent. With 10 Division I offers to his name, the offensive lineman stands out among his teammates not just with his height, but his passion and motivated leadership. "I'm just ready to dominate."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

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As we head towards the end of the summer, we also are saying farewell to our summer intern, Ava Murnane. We talked about how her summer went, her favorite projects she's worked on and her advice for future Alliance summer interns. Thanks for all your hard work this summer, Ava, and we wish you the best as you head back to school!

A husband-and-wife team bought a senior moving company right before COVID and grew it from 6 jobs a month to 420 projects a year with zero paid marketing.Michael and Tammy Bilek, co-owners of Honoring Aging, Inc., share how they survived a pandemic in an industry serving seniors, grew by showing up with cookies instead of AI funnels, and built a business that runs without them.00:00:00 Introduction00:05:40Q: Should you buy an existing business or start from scratch?A: Michael Bilek and Tammy Bilek decided buying made more sense because Tammy had 13 years of knowledge that would have been lost starting over.00:14:21Q: How do you keep a business alive when COVID threatens your clients?A: Michael Bilek and Tammy Bilek partnered with communities and refused to shut down because seniors still needed to move.00:29:05Q: Does showing up in person work better than AI lead generation?A: Tammy Bilek explains that showing up with cookies and asking about clients generates more business than any automated system.00:49:44Q: How do you build a business that runs without you?A: Tammy Bilek describes the moment she felt caught up for the first time, realizing the team could operate without her.00:59:01Q: Is it okay if your business never makes you super rich?A: Michael Bilek shares that losing a friend at 52 reinforced that living well matters more than wealth.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs a reminder that relationships beat algorithms.

In the St. Louis Morning Brief, local news coverage focuses on a St. Louis City police investigation involving a reported vehicle theft and Amber Alert for a one-year-old child that was subsequently recovered in St. Charles. The report details potential legal consequences for filing false emergency reports and the operational strain placed on municipal emergency response systems.The brief addresses economic reactions among St. Louis small businesses—including Global Foods Market in Kirkwood—regarding international trade tariffs and import cost adjustments. Additionally, the broadcast highlights a $75 million U.S. Air Force contract awarded to Boeing's St. Charles manufacturing facility to produce BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Units for GBU-75 Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM-LR) precision-guided weapon kits. Hashtags: #StLouisBrief #AmberAlert #KirkwoodMO #BoeingStCharles #DefenseContract #TariffPolicy #STLNews

In the St. Louis Morning Brief, Kim St. Onge and guest host Heidi Harris review major regional headlines. Kim details a massive 50-foot water main eruption along Highway 141 and Interstate 44 in Fenton that temporarily halted rush-hour traffic. The hosts discuss St. Louis County's upcoming public hearing on data center zoning and power usage thresholds, followed by Italian pasta producer Bertagni 1882 announcing its first U.S. facility at the former General Mills plant in St. Charles. The segment concludes with revitalization plans for two downtown St. Louis parking garages near Kiener Plaza focused on security and ground-level retail. Hashtags: #StLouisBrief #HeidiHarris #KimStOnge #FentonMO #StLouisCounty #Bertagni1882 #StCharlesMO #DowntownSTL

Content creation changed my life. It also nearly broke me. This is the truth about 6 years of building in public.For the first time in 115 episodes, I sat in the guest chair. Barbara Wichman flips the script and pulls out everything I don't usually talk about. The LinkedIn crash. The identity crisis. The moment I realized nobody was watching as closely as I thought.00:00:00 Introduction00:10:25Q: What happens when you build your entire business on one platform?A: Alex Sheridan went from millions of impressions weekly on LinkedIn to tens of thousands, crashing his lead pipeline overnight.00:16:50Q: Does it matter how you deliver your message or just what you say?A: Alex Sheridan ran a LinkedIn experiment proving video with edutainment doubled the performance of text.00:22:44Q: What is the biggest content marketing mistake founders make?A: Alex Sheridan says being too safe is the top mistake. If everyone agrees with your content, you are not moving anybody.00:28:35Q: How do you overcome the fear of putting yourself out there?A: Alex Sheridan shares a line that stuck with him: when you remember your purpose, you will forget your fears.00:39:34Q: What is the most important skill for entrepreneurs?A: Alex Sheridan calls focus a superpower. Freedom to do anything is both the greatest asset and challenge.00:45:00Q: Does anyone actually care what you post online?A: Alex Sheridan reveals the mattress-on-the-floor moment that taught him nobody cares at the bottom or the top.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs to hear it.

Missouri Primary Election Night Fallout: IP Reform Defeat, St. Charles Executive Upset, Middle East Negotiations, and Secretary Hoskins' Ballot Rulings: (FULL SHOW AUGUST 5, 2026) Full Show Summary On the August 5, 2026 edition of the Marc Cox Morning Show, hosts Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge deliver complete post-primary election coverage following Missouri's August 4 primary. In Hour 1, Marc Cox delivers his Marc Cox Soapbox addressing the overwhelming defeat of Missouri Amendments 4 (initiative petition reform) and 5 (income tax phase-out), attributing the loss to multi-million-dollar special interest advertising campaigns. Marc and Kim discuss primary surprises, including Steve Ehlmann's victory over Bill Eigel in the St. Charles County Executive race. In Kim on a Whim, Kim reviews media trends showing a sharp decline in climate change reporting. In Hour 2, the hosts review local election developments in the St. Louis Morning Brief, including Jake Zimmerman's primary victory in the St. Louis County Executive Democratic primary, alongside an O'Fallon police drone sewer pursuit. Nicole Murray reports on market surges, Save A Lot expansions, and performance-based workplace compensation. In Other News highlights a Montana teenager's rodeo lasso river rescue and baby boomer grocery shopping pet peeves. In Hour 3, Marc and Kim examine security incidents following the arrest of an armed suspect near President Trump's California golf course. Heritage Foundation analyst Andrew Harding discusses back-channel Middle East diplomacy involving Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town evaluates Senate filibuster debates surrounding the SAVE America Act and legal implications of Dr. Anthony Fauci's Fifth Amendment testimony. In Kim on a Whim, Kim examines UNLV's new cannabis education certificate program. In Hour 4, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins joins live to detail his rulings disqualifying two major initiative petitions regarding congressional redistricting and IP reform. Comedian Jimmy Failla provides humorous commentary on primary results and urban policy trends. FOX Business co-host Taylor Riggs closes the show breaking down ADP employment data, blue-collar trade career gains, and free-market capitalism. Full Show Hashtags #MOpol #ElectionResults2026 #Amendment4 #Amendment5 #DennyHoskins #StCharlesCounty #StLouisCounty #AndrewHarding #JayTown #JimmyFailla #TaylorRiggs #KimOnAWhim Master Guest List Nicole Murray (Financial Reporter / Morning Show Co-Host) Andrew Harding (Senior Associate for National Security, The Heritage Foundation) Jay Town (Former U.S. Attorney, Newsmax Contributor) Denny Hoskins (Missouri Secretary of State) Jimmy Failla (Host of Fox Across America and Fox News Saturday Night) Taylor Riggs (Co-Host of The Big Money Show on FOX Business)

SAThis episode was no sweat as we sat down in a sauna studio (which was off of course!) with Perspire Sauna Studio owner, Nick Latko, and talked about the health benefits of using saunas, the many amenities of Perspire's saunas such as red light therapy and halotherapy, and much more!

Hour 2 begins with Mark discussing the scare tactics on social media regarding the elections. We hear today's edition of Sue's News! Steve Ehlmann, St. Charles County Executive, joins the show to discuss his big win last night over Bill Eigel and Jason Law. Bob Kershaw from the Retirement Advisory Group joins to talk about their upcoming retirement seminar.

Hour 3 opens on Primary Election Day with field reporting from Hugh St. Onge live at the St. Charles County Election Authority, highlighting early voting surges and steady morning polling activity across regional precincts. Fox & Friends First co-anchor Todd Piro joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge to analyze New York City "Pied-à-Terre" surcharges, contrasting blue-state tax burdens with Missouri's effort to phase out individual income taxes under Amendment 5. On 2A Tuesday, gun rights advocate Mark Walters breaks down the August 1 mass shooting at a Twin Falls, Idaho In-N-Out Burger, where an armed citizen and an off-duty state trooper returned fire to stop an attacker. Hour 3 wraps with Kim on a Whim, examining Aaron Rodgers' viral commentary targeting Dr. Anthony Fauci's congressional testimony and diary disclosures. Hour Hashtags #ElectionDay2026 #MOpol #ToddPiro #2ATuesday #SecondAmendment #KimOnAWhim Hour Guest List Hugh St. Onge (Field Reporter) Todd Piro (Co-Anchor of Fox & Friends First) Mark Walters (Host of Armed American Radio)

KMOX's Sean Malone spoke with St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer who got an advanced viewing of the company's upcoming presentation to aldermen.

Hour 3 begins with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge contrasting Donald Trump's unscripted, direct leadership style with overly polished establishment politicians like Gavin Newsom. Legal expert Hans von Spakovsky joins the show to analyze Senate pushback by Tom Tillis and John Cornyn on DOJ settlement terms, Europe's border crisis in Spain triggering suspensions of open-border treaties, and the federal enforcement of voter roll maintenance under the National Voter Registration Act. Candidate Bill Eigel breaks down his campaign for St. Charles County Executive, exposing incumbent Steve Ehlmann's $9 tax gimmick and outlining his plan to cut $120 million in government waste—including the Family Arena money pit—to permanently eliminate personal property taxes. Hour 3 concludes with Kim on a Whim, exploring public safety and family dynamics following a fatal pedestrian accident on Lower Broadway in Nashville caused by an 87-year-old driver. Hour Hashtags #MOpol #ElectionIntegrity #BillEigel #StCharlesCounty #KimOnAWhim #ConservativeValues Hour Guest List Hans von Spakovsky (Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom) Bill Eigel (Candidate for St. Charles County Executive)

Tony Ianessa built BIG Construction to $100 million in revenue by year three. Then his own ego nearly destroyed everything he built. In this episode he shares the journey from a basement office to one of Chicago's Top 50 fastest growing companies, and what construction can teach every industry about relationships.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:04:52Q: When should you leave your job to start a business?A: Tony Ianessa's mentor told him to start his own business. Rick later passed from cancer, but that conversation was the shove Tony needed at 29.00:12:54Q: How do you survive when revenue drops 60%?A: Tony Ianessa says COVID wiped out 60% of revenue. His sole priority: don't run out of cash.00:24:27Q: What is the biggest challenge going from founder to CEO?A: Tony Ianessa identifies his own ego. He wore the grind as a badge of honor, but it was the reason the company plateaued.00:28:11Q: How do you scale without being the bottleneck?A: Tony Ianessa says 6 to 10 people at 50% of his capacity makes the company "astronomically more successful" than him alone.00:49:21Q: How do you grow to $100M without salespeople?A: Tony Ianessa says BIG Construction has never had salespeople. They exist for the relationship, not the project.01:00:04Q: Does construction have a workforce problem?A: Tony Ianessa argues it has a marketing problem, not a workforce problem.Subscribe for real conversations with founders building businesses that run without them.

Ashley Anderson was a hospital dietitian with four jobs and a side hustle. Then 2020 happened, she got laid off, and she built something from scratch that would change how founders think about their health.In this episode, Ashley Anderson, registered dietitian and founder of Move Fully Nourished, breaks down why entrepreneurs invest everything into their business and almost nothing into their health, plus the brain-gut science behind why your thoughts can make you sick.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:52Q: How did Ashley Anderson go from hospital dietitian to building her own wellness business?A: Ashley Anderson was furloughed in 2020 and turned that moment into an opportunity to build Move Fully Nourished from scratch.00:09:08Q: Why are most entrepreneurs not prioritizing their health?A: Ashley Anderson says it comes down to vulnerability. High performers are willing, but the deeper self-examination real health change requires feels more threatening than any business problem.00:13:16Q: Why do founders rank health first but treat it like an afterthought?A: Ashley Anderson explains we've all been conditioned since school to equate rest with weakness, and that conditioning carries directly into how founders run their businesses.00:17:57Q: What happens when a founder pushes too hard for too long?A: Ashley Anderson shares her own dark cave moment — waking up before dawn, full client load, relationship with her daughter falling apart. She almost missed her daughter's childhood because of the drive to succeed.00:33:08Q: How much do your thoughts actually affect your physical health?A: Ashley Anderson explains that 90% of serotonin is made in the gut, and repetitive negative thought patterns trigger the same fight-or-flight response as real physical danger.Subscribe for real conversations with founders turning their businesses into assets, not jobs.

Jamie Hubert is the Interpretive Center Manager at Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center in St Charles, Missouri. Prior to her current role, she worked with Missouri State Parks for nearly two decades. She is serving on the committee for NAI 2027 in St. Louis and looks forward to inviting NAI members to her hometown. 

We're diving into a world of great food, sports and community on this episode as we talked with Simple EJ's and Baylis Hospitality owner, Erik Baylis, about Simple EJ"s and why it's becoming a fan favorite here in the St. Charles community. Come learn about how to enjoy the big games at the restaurant, their impressive drink and food menus and much more.

A 30-year family business. A second-generation founder. And a future that makes everything they built irrelevant.He took over from his father and saw the problem immediately: the industry that built this company is being automated out of existence. Dark warehouses in China already run with zero humans. AI is changing how buyers discover businesses.In this episode, Alex Sheridan sits down with Cliff Hardesty, President of Hardesty Technologies, to talk about 10Xing a family business, why a customer finding your company on ChatGPT changes everything, and what it really takes to rebuild a 30-year company for the AI era.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:13:37Q: Can customers discover your business through ChatGPT?A: Cliff Hardesty shares how a customer found Hardesty Technologies through ChatGPT, turning an AI conversation into a real business lead.00:17:12Q: What are dark warehouses and why should founders care?A: Cliff Hardesty describes fully automated warehouses in China with zero human workers and explains why this motivated a complete company rebrand.00:29:48Q: What does it take to 10x a family business without VC funding?A: Cliff Hardesty explains his strategy of assembling the right team, comparing it to building a sports franchise around a star quarterback.00:41:33Q: How can founders use AI tools to move faster without hiring specialists?A: Cliff Hardesty walks through using Claude for prompt engineering and Artlist for image generation, creating professional mockups in ten minutes.00:48:38Q: Will AI put businesses out of business or is it overhyped?A: Cliff Hardesty and Alex Sheridan agree there will only be two types of businesses — those that learn AI and those that disappear.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs to hear this.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by GOP Political Consultant David Barklage as well as Rainford & Associates' Jeff Rainford. They discuss and debate multiple topics including Missouri Primary ballot issues and races, and more.

Fox Den Cooking has expanded as they now have a new space at 141 S. First Street. We talked with the owner, Jessica Evans, about having a bigger space, how this will impact her business, why you need to book a cooking class ASAP and more!

Ambassadors of Harmony, a barbershop chorus from St. Charles, won its sixth national championship earlier this month at the International Chorus Contest. Brothers and performers Jonny and Blake Moroni share their reactions to the win and the collaborative effort that created the chorus' winning arrangement of "Muskrat Ramble," which adapted a jazz standard into a massive performance involving more than 100 singers. Jonny Moroni also leads a special demonstration of how a championship-winning chorus “builds” a harmony, voice by voice.

The St. Louis Morning Brief rounds up the local stories you need to know. A resurfaced TikTok challenge has teens busting through fences in Ellisville, leaving six homes damaged and police asking for doorbell footage. St. Charles leaders approve $20,000 in taxpayer money to study tiny homes for the homeless — a plan that raises real questions about accountability and whether throwing more government money at the problem actually works. Missouri cracks down hard on copper thieves with a new felony law and up to 10 years in prison, though one story shows just how broken the justice system can be when a judge lets a thief walk free on a technicality. And a North County restaurant gets caught red-handed dumping grease down a storm drain. Local news, common sense takes — only on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #STLMorningBrief #StLouisNews #StCharlesCounty #CopperTheft #CriminalJusticeReform #TaxpayerWatch #STLPodcast #MissouriNews #LocalAccountability

87% of business owners will never successfully exit their company. Nicole and Thano Emerick spend every day making sure their clients are not in that number.Alex Sheridan sits down with husband-and-wife team Nicole and Thano Emerick, Partner and President of Exit Factor of Western Chicagoland, to unpack why most businesses fail to sell.Founders learn why owner dependency caps valuation, why messy books scare off buyers, why revenue means nothing without profit, and why even a successful exit can leave a founder feeling lost.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:31Q: Why does owner dependency lower a business's sale value?A: Thano Emerick explains that when a business fully runs through its owner, buyers see it as high risk and untransferable.00:04:49Q: Why do successful exits often lead to regret?A: Thano Emerick cites a study showing 75% of owners who exit successfully still feel dissatisfaction after losing their sense of purpose.00:11:15Q: Why does profit matter more than revenue when selling a business?A: Nicole Emerick and Thano Emerick explain a business with no profit may not be sellable, popularizing the line revenue is vanity, profit is sanity.00:32:01Q: Do most business owners know what their company is worth?A: Nicole Emerick estimates 80% of an owner's net worth is tied up in their business, and most owners don't know what it is worth.00:40:16Q: Does an online presence affect what buyers will pay for a business?A: Nicole Emerick explains sellers with no online presence get discounted because buyers must spend years rebuilding the brand themselves.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs it.

Mark is joined by Kurt Bahr, the Republican Election Director for St Charles County. They discuss early voting beginning on Tuesday in St Charles, St Louis City and St Louis County. How does it work? Where can people vote? When will we see results?

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Kurt Bahr, the Republican Election Director for St Charles County. They discuss early voting beginning on Tuesday in St Charles, St Louis City and St Louis County. How does it work? Where can people vote? When will we see results? He and Ethan are later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. They discuss the Cardinals disappointing Sunday loss over the weekend against the Diamondbacks, Spain defeating Argentina in the World Cup final and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, the crew shares their thoughts on the World Cup Final's Halftime Show. Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, Newsweek's Senior Editor at Large and the Host of The Josh Hammer Show on 97.1 FM Talk. He discusses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he appears in NYC in September. He also discusses the continued extremism of the Democratic party as it moves towards socialism. Mark is later joined by Jacob Olidort, a Chief Research Officer and Director of American Security at the America First Policy Institute. They discuss the US continuing to airstrike Iran. What is the solution? How long will this last? In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Kurt Bahr, the Republican Election Director for St Charles County. They discuss early voting beginning on Tuesday in St Charles, St Louis City and St Louis County. How does it work? Where can people vote? When will we see results? He and Ethan are later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. They discuss the Cardinals disappointing Sunday loss over the weekend against the Diamondbacks, Spain defeating Argentina in the World Cup final and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey. They discuss the conclusion of the World Cup and a successful protection of all of the sites in the United States, including Kansas City. He also reacts to today's anti-government attack on a federal building in New York City that housed ICE operations and more. Mark is later joined by Dan Reardon, KMOX's Golf Correspondent. They recap the British Open and all of the controversy to come from this weekend's tournament. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Sam Gao built an AI COO that commands 12 agents running his business around the clock — and it started because he almost lost everything to a broken sales process.Alex Sheridan sits down with Sam Gao, founder of CoCode, to break down how AI agents actually work inside a real business, why AI amplifies chaos just as easily as it amplifies good systems, and what founders need to do right now before they build anything with agents.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:08:31Q: What is an AI COO and how does it run a business?A: Sam Gao built an AI COO orchestrator commanding 12 sub agents across lead generation, service delivery, and payment pipelines running 24 hours a day.00:13:12Q: Can AI agents actually generate leads automatically?A: Sam Gao has agents crawling bidding sites for four hours every night. By morning, his sales team has a ready list of opportunities to follow up on.00:19:18Q: What happens when you use AI without solid processes?A: Sam Gao warns that AI amplifies good processes but also amplifies chaos. Every company must document workflows before deploying agents or the automation makes problems worse faster.00:46:40Q: Will AI reduce the number of small businesses?A: Sam Gao believes big corporations will own AI capabilities and absorb startup features, reducing opportunities for smaller companies over time.00:49:44Q: What type of business will survive AI disruption?A: Sam Gao says proprietary knowledge and genuine human relationships are the two assets AI cannot replace. Depth and trust become the real differentiators.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs it.

Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping joins The Marc Cox Morning Show to unpack why moving St. Charles County school board elections to November is a genuine conservative win — tripling voter turnout and finally forcing accountability into races long dominated by teachers' union money and low-turnout special elections. Lamping goes deeper, exposing how nearly 90 Missouri counties remain captive to public school administrators who've filled the void left after prayer was pulled from classrooms decades ago, replacing it with radical gender ideology and trans education. He also slams the Post-Dispatch for a biased hit piece targeting conservative elections director candidate Jen Olson, and breaks down why Missouri's property tax system punishes homeowners and seniors alike. Before signing off, Lamping gives an inside look at the money finally flowing behind Amendments 4 and 5 — critical ballot measures three weeks from decision day. Marc closes strong, reminding listeners his full voter guide is live now at 971talk.com. Straight talk, real solutions — that's what you get every morning on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #JohnLamping #StCharlesCounty #SchoolBoardElections #SchoolChoice #PropertyTaxReform #Amendment4 #Amendment5 #MissouriPolitics #VoterGuide #PostDispatchBias #JenOlson #Conservative #GOP #FaithFamilyFreedom #971Talk

The St. Louis Morning Brief tackles a packed local docket this morning. St. Charles County Council unanimously approves a six-month moratorium on data centers, though Marc and Kim question the political timing given the ongoing county executive race. Bigger news: Governor Kehoe's signing of SB1002 moves St. Charles County school board elections to November starting in 2028, a huge win for conservative parents tired of union-backed candidates buying elections through low-turnout special elections. St. Charles also eliminates the annual reapplication hassle for the senior property tax freeze — common sense government at work. Then the brief turns somber, covering the devastating East St. Louis shooting that left five family members dead, with charges expected today against two teen suspects and questions swirling over whether they'll be tried as adults. And Cori Bush's dark money tornado relief scandal gets another look, as Marc and Kim underscore just how stonewalled reporter Mark Maxwell was met with. Real news, real St. Louis — that's the Marc Cox Morning Show Morning Brief. John Lamping joins us next. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouisMorningBrief #StCharlesCounty #DataCenters #SchoolBoardElections #GovKehoe #PropertyTaxFreeze #EastStLouis #CoriBush #DarkMoney #Accountability #LocalNews #Conservative #GOP #CommonSense #FaithFamilyFreedom

St. Charles County Republicans are facing their most competitive primary for county executive in years. And St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reports, the three major contenders are concerned that the County's growth may be coming to an end.