Stronger Business Podcast

There comes a point in every business when there's a transition that needs to occur in order for the business to grow. When it happens, the leader, the founder, or the original entrepreneur frequently finds themself at a point where they are tired, burnt out, and just plain incapable of handling all the things that need to happen on a daily or weekly basis.  That's where this conversation comes in...

  Last week we had a conversation with Lars Hedenborg about creating the life you want and incorporating your business into that life. And this week, we're talking about the primary building block of that concept - vision for what you want your life to be.  A business built toward a vision for your future is a powerful thing! In this episode Chad and Josh discuss how they've honed and redefined th...

"Priorities are what we do, everything else is just talk." If you started your business or are thinking about starting a business because you want to build a lifestyle for yourself, you've come to the right place. Lars Hedenborg, by applying the principles taught in "The E-Myth Revisited," revolutionized his real estate business to build it into something that would work even when he wasn't there....

How much has the landscape of leadership shifted over the past three, five, and ten years? What changes as we introduce new generations into the workforce, as more established generations retire or move into new roles and areas of focus? And how can we manage people when even the word "manager" elicits an unpleasant reaction from many people?  Back from the Stronger Business Summit 2021, Dr. Melis...

How much of an impact does SEO have on the web footprint of your business? If you're struggling to understand SEO, trying to solve issues with poor discoverability, or even exploring a potential new area of growth for yourself or your business, this conversation with Bobby Holland is the tool you need to get a handle on all the basics of SEO and have a starting point that will get you heading in t...

  Today we have a throwback episode for you, Entrepreneur Adventure style!  What do you get when you combine an unemployable ex-military operative with a craving to be challenged and a willingness to dive headfirst into the unknown? Find out in part 1 of this conversation with Bobby Holland of Bipper Media, where we hear about Bobby's Entrepreneur Adventure - all the way from Special Ops to Walmar...

  How has the new wave of remote-work affected your business culture? Does your team struggle to stay connected and communicating or do you feel like your company culture has gone fully out of your control?  In this episode, Jordan Schumacher shares with Chad and Josh how he and his business partner launched and grew their company Thought Leader with a remote staff through the opportunities presen...

 When faced with the idea of doing "Sales," most people throw their hands up and back away. But what many of these people don't realize is that they use a version of sales skills every day in many different areas and that they can apply to every area of their life. In this episode, Macy and Kat explain how to change your mindset and perspective on sales from a pushy, uncomfortable interaction into...

  Why do small businesses fail? Is it due to a lack of resources, a bad idea, or a flawed business strategy? Or perhaps they walk in with their eyes shut without taking the time to assess the risk and reward, best and worst case scenarios on the front end? In this episode, Josh and Chad discuss some of the ways they've seen businesses fail or succeed, and how they work to predict and weigh potenti...

Justin Rule's past job count is 22 jobs, ranging from lawn care to the teaching world and into the non-profit world. But somewhere along the way, through all those work experiences, Justin made a life-changing discovery. He realized that he was an entrepreneur, not built to be an employee. And since that decision, he has built businesses that succeeded and businesses that failed!  In this episode,...

When you're assembling a leadership team in your company, are you hiring based on your vision for the future or looking to fill gaps in the present? Is there a wrong answer to that question?  In this episode, Josh and Chad discuss their hiring mindsets and perspectives and how they've made different approaches work for their different companies.  If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave u...

  "The most important layer of your company is the highest flight risk."  People shy away from the word "manager," whether they're the company founder/owner or they're the people being managed. Can your company truly thrive without someone or multiple someones to manage processes and the people executing the processes? But still, experts declare that the #1 reason people quit a job is because of t...

We loved our conversation last week with Ginny Givens of Ginny's Custom Embroidery! She is a branding expert with so much insight to offer, and it reminded us of some of the branding decisions we've made or struggled to make in some of our businesses in the past, so we wanted to share with you how we've applied some of these branding principles and the things we've learned along the way. Whether y...

We can all use a brand up-level, so listen to this episode and feel your awareness of your brand EXPAND. Your brand is an inextricable part of your business and extends far beyond your logo! So... What are the components of a brand? How can you make branding work for your business? What should you steer away from (and toward) in your branding? We answer these questions and more as we interview bra...

When we heard David Osborne's Max Out Moment from last week's podcast, we knew that we wanted to dive into this topic a little further. In this episode we discuss the impact of the grind and the regret that can come further down the road as a result.  Business owners and entrepreneurs tend to neglect taking care of themselves and the state of their wellbeing always affects the state of their busin...

What's the first thing you think of when you think "team building?"  If your answer is something that happens outside of yourself, this episode with DJ David Osborne will challenge your perspective and give you a new way to see your team and their potential!  This conversation with Josh, Chad, and David will give you a fresh outlook on the relationships you build and the people you need to succeed...

  Did you feel the benefited by the conversation with Parker Nash last week? If so, you're going to love this episode! Josh and Chad take thirty minutes to unpack their favorite moments from the episode with Parker and talk about the nitty gritty of how they could apply these marketing and ideal client techniques to their businesses. If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review an...

What is the most important part of successfully marketing a brand? Is it the product? The ad copy? The value/price ratio? In this episode, Parker Nash (formerly of Nike) breaks down the ways to hone in on the most important element of marketing and growing your brand - the customer. Not only do we discuss how to determine and market toward your ideal customer, we also share about the challenge of...

This week, Josh and Chad are answering a listener question: “The major goal for me this year is learning how to truly connect with people and build better relationships. You two are very good at leveraging these relationships and that’s a weakness for me. You’re also targeting business relationships and creating programs for a specific industry segment that aligns with me as well, it’s time for me...

Every business book out there says things along the lines of, “Your network is your net worth,” and, “Success is all about relationships.” But how often do they then explain how to build these relationships that are a pivotal part of building a stronger business? In this episode, Josh and Chad are joined by their friend Vincent Pugliese, founder of the Total Life Freedom group and expert relations...

Have you ever had to make a business decision that will significantly alter the processes and resources that you currently have in place? What is your process for working through these decisions? In this episode, Josh and Chad share about a big decision they made recently in one of their businesses and the process they went through to make the right decision that best supported their predetermined...

“Every choice is a value statement. The most important exchanges are between really good things and even better things.” In this episode of The Stronger Business Podcast Josh and Chad have a conversation with author, speaker, and entrepreneur Kevin Paul Scott of ADDO, a successful leadership consultancy. And in this conversation, he shares with us a few of the essential exchanges he has identified...

After lots of conversations with our audience here on The Entrepreneur Adventure and for the Stronger Business Summit, we’ve made the exciting decision to combine both brands into the Stronger Business brand! In this episode, Josh and Chad are excited to roll out what some of these changes mean and what you can expect from the Stronger Business community moving forward! We’re thrilled to finally s...

A serial entrepreneur, Michael Brown started his first business at 8 years old, then went on to start several more through his childhood and high school years. In college, he grew a 7 figure business on $10, then sold it and started a cleaning company. But the story doesn’t end there! In this episode, he shares with Josh and Chad how he started the Swept app, got out of the cleaning business, and...

In this episode released from the 2020 Stronger Business Summit sessions, Kevin Scott’s stories will challenge you to take a long, hard look at your perspective and how it impacts the way you interact with the people around you. What is your profit? Your purpose? Your priority? And what is your perspective on people? If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, leave us a review and share it with a...