Chasing The Margin

Beverly Cardenas knows Dallas inside and out, and she knows how to make people feel at home here. As a realtor who has mastered both leasing and selling, she’s helped clients at every stage of life find their place in the city. For Beverly, it isn’t just about contracts and closings, it’s about understanding what people need and guiding them to where they truly belong. In this episode, Beverly sha...

Evan and Taylor of Recess Fitness Club share their journey of taking a leap of faith during one of the most uncertain times...opening a gym in the middle of a pandemic. What started as a bold risk quickly turned into a test of resilience, requiring them to bet on themselves and their vision when the odds were stacked against them. In this conversation, we unpack the realities of building a fitness...

From sales to scaling, David Alberts has built a career out of spotting opportunities and turning them into lasting success. Starting in the packaging industry, he grew his business from the ground up, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship while keeping a sharp focus on strategy and growth. His story highlights what it really takes to build something sustainable, not just in operations but...

Kat Weaver turned her own startup success into a mission: helping founders pitch with confidence and secure the funding they need. After building and selling her first business, she launched Power to Pitch to give entrepreneurs the tools to turn ideas into fundable ventures. In this episode of Chasing The Margin, Kat shares her journey from founder to pitch coach, the missteps she sees entrepreneu...

From humble beginnings to building an empire, Kevin Ebbs has never stopped chasing greatness. In this episode, we dive into his journey, his obsession with leveling up, and what it truly takes to rise above limitations. Kevin opens up about the business “trees” he’s planted along the way, how long-term vision fuels real growth, and why integrity is the foundation of every move he makes. We also ex...

In this episode, Brandon Day, CFP takes us behind the curtain of billion dollar investing to talk about what it really takes to grow and protect wealth as a business owner. We dig into the strategies behind his most successful clients covering everything from the cash vs. accrual debate and the hard business truths most entrepreneurs avoid, to why fractional CFOs can be game changers. We also expl...

What do venture capital, private equity, and artificial intelligence have in common? They’re all terms the cool kids throw around to sound impressive, and they can be confusing…until Matt Barber breaks them down. In this episode, we sit down with the PE pro himself to unpack early stage investing, founder red flags, where AI is actually headed, and what makes a deal worth the risk. But more than j...

Annie didn’t just want to crunch numbers, she wanted to change the way business owners think about their finances. In this episode, we talk with the founder of AFairchild CPA about her leap from working for someone else to running her own firm, what it means to lead with clarity and care, and why understanding your numbers is one of the most empowering things a business owner can do. From founder...

What does it really take to leave the safety of a steady paycheck and start your own dealership from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with Ivan, the founder of Wolfe Motors, to talk about how he took a massive chance on himself and built a thriving business in one of the toughest industries out there. From his earliest days hustling on the lot to navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurs...