Based Business With Parker McCumber

Stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, concierge medicine, entrepreneurship, longevity, and healthcare innovation—Dr. Kade Hadley explains why the future of medicine is shifting away from the traditional insurance model and toward personalized, regenerative care. In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with Dr. Kade Hadley to discuss stem cells, exosomes, concierge medicine...

Business growth, AI, entrepreneurship, mastermind, networking, marketing, and scaling—Parker McCumber and Ryan Howard reveal how entrepreneurs can grow faster by leveraging community, AI, and proven business systems. In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber welcomes back Ryan Howard to discuss why masterminds accelerate business growth, how AI is changing marketing, and why the right rel...

Lead generation, social media marketing, personal branding, entrepreneurship, local business growth, and authority building—Tanen Bodell and Parker McCumber break down what actually works to generate clients in today's market. In Part 2 of this conversation, Parker sits down with Utah real estate expert Tanen Bodell to discuss lead generation, authority building, social media strategy, AI, en...

Networking, client acquisition, organic marketing, entrepreneurship, personal branding, and business growth—Coty Barnum explains how he built a successful detailing business without spending money on advertising. In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with Coty Barnum, founder of Slick Detailing Company, to discuss how networking, free work, referrals, and relentless outreach...

Sales psychology, entrepreneurship, customer experience, luxury cars, relationship marketing, and business growth—Emmanuel Nnah explains why emotion drives buying decisions and how great businesses create customers for life. In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber interviews Emmanuel Nnah, founder of Car Guys Motors, about building a relationship-first dealership, selling high-end luxur...

Real estate investing, authentic content, personal branding, business relationships, client trust, and entrepreneurship—Tanen Bodell explains why genuine human connection is becoming the biggest competitive advantage in business. In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with real estate agent and investor Tannen Bodell to discuss why authentic relationships, local content, and...

If you’re stuck working IN your business instead of scaling it, this episode is for you. Adam King (“The Caulk King”) breaks down leadership, systems, hiring, SOPs, branding, entrepreneurship, business growth, and how he built a multi-million dollar company through relationships and relentless execution. In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber interviews Adam King, owner of Bonneville C...

Entrepreneur mindset, financial freedom, business growth, wealth building, scaling a business—Jess Phillips explains why grinding harder may actually be holding you back. In this episode of Based Business, Jess Phillips shares how relying purely on logic, hustle, and constant grinding can become a weakness for entrepreneurs—and why intuition, mentorship, and opportunity recognition matter more tha...

Marketing strategy, Facebook ads, business growth, content marketing, entrepreneur mindset—Lisanne Murphy explains why modern marketing is broken and what actually works now. In this episode of Based Business, Lisanne Murphy shares how she went from studying food science and public administration to building a successful marketing agency, growth lab, and podcast focused on helping entrepreneurs sc...

Entrepreneurship reality, starting a business, small business risk, opportunity cost, how to start a business—Andrew Barnes shares what it really takes. In this episode of Based Business, Andrew Barnes breaks down the truth about entrepreneurship—from risk and opportunity cost to building a real business while supporting a family. Andrew, founder of Winter Print, shares how he went from working in...

Burnout recovery, personal branding, how to overcome burnout, entrepreneur mindset, finding your purpose—Kimberly Parry explains what’s actually keeping you stuck. In this episode of Based Business, Kimberly Parry shares how a complete life collapse—health, marriage, and career—forced her to rebuild from scratch and discover a new path through entrepreneurship, coaching, and personal brand transfo...

Why your business isn’t growing, how to make money online, and how to start an Amazon business from scratch—Nathan Bailey breaks it all down. In this episode of Based Business, Nathan Bailey shares how he built one of the first Amazon selling courses, scaled multiple businesses, and why most entrepreneurs fail before they ever succeed. We dive into: How to start an Amazon business (even with no mo...

Entrepreneur mindset, business growth, how to get clients, money mindset, scaling a business, Marina Dooley shares how she turned layoffs into multiple businesses and helps entrepreneurs break through. In this episode of Based Business, Marina Dooley shares how she went from multiple layoffs in the mortgage industry to building Green Edge CFO and Marina Dooley Advisory—and helping other entreprene...

Marketing Think Tank Mastermind: Paid Ads vs Organic, Networking, AI Automation & Public Speaking Anxiety Four entrepreneurs form a marketing “think tank” to share complementary expertise—paid ads for e-commerce and coaching, organic content and brand storytelling, relationship-driven networking, and jack-of-all-trades marketing with AI and web/SEO—and then brainstorm current challenges. Ryan...

 Military fitness, strength training, fat loss, and performance coaching, Alex Mikle breaks down how to build strength, fix “skinny fat,” and develop discipline through structured training systems. On this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with Alex Mikle, founder of Rounds Complete Fitness, to discuss how elite-level fitness training translates directly into confidence, leaders...

YouTube growth strategy, personal branding, and turning creativity into a business — this episode with Adam Ivy breaks down exactly how to build a profitable YouTube channel from scratch. On this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with Adam Ivy — YouTuber, entrepreneur, and coach — to discuss how he went from struggling creative to building two 7-figure businesses using YouTube,...

 Entrepreneurship podcast about starting a business, building a startup, and launching a consumer product brand. In this episode of the Based Business Podcast, Parker McCumber interviews Kevin Schmidt, founder of STEEP, about building a yerba mate energy drink startup, validating a product idea, and overcoming fear in entrepreneurship. If you're an entrepreneur, startup founder, or aspiring b...

 Utah insurance is changing fast. Rates are up nearly 50% in the last 2–3 years, major carriers are leaving the state, and many drivers and homeowners are struggling to find affordable coverage.  In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with Jacob Johnson, known as “Jacob Insures Utah” and The Financial Ginger, to break down:  • Why Utah auto and home insurance premiums have su...

 Based Business Episode 26 - Healing Yourself to Heal Your Business With Camilla Peterson What if your business struggles aren’t business problems at all? In this powerful episode of the Based Business Podcast, Parker McCumber sits down with Camilla Peterson, a sensual relationship coach who helps high-performing entrepreneurs clear emotional blocks, heal trauma, and unlock deeper success in both...

In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with Ryan Howard, founder of Redline Design, to unpack what modern digital marketing actually looks like in the age of AI.  If you’re a business owner trying to generate more leads, scale paid ads, improve follow-up systems, or understand how tools like ChatGPT fit into your marketing strategy, this conversation will give you clarity and...

How Talking to People Built a $25M Business | Jod Booker What if the real growth hack isn’t ads… but discipline, networking, and community trust? In this episode of Based Business with Parker McCumber, I sit down with Jod Booker, the in-person networking and PR force behind A+ Garage Doors, a company that scaled from roughly $10M to $25M in a single year. Jod’s story is powerful. Adopted from Thai...

What does it really take to build a successful company when you don’t have connections, capital, or a perfect plan? In this episode of Based Business , Parker McCumber sits down with Jacob Wood , a 24-year-old tech CEO specializing in app and mobile development, to break down the real entrepreneurial journey, persistence, pivots, failure, and learning the hard way. Jacob shares how he went from a...

Entrepreneurship isn’t glamorous. It’s lonely, painful, uncertain—and still worth it. In this episode of Based Business , Parker McCumber sits down with Dylan Blake , founder of Dylan Blake Custom Suits, to break down the real, unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship . From door-to-door sales and failed ventures to building a luxury custom apparel brand serving high performers, Dylan shares what i...

How do you keep going when life and business apply relentless pressure? How do you stay joyful when entrepreneurship feels heavy, exhausting, or overwhelming? In this episode of Based Business , I sit down with Courtney Hancock , author of My Diamond Within , to explore how pressure doesn’t have to break you, it can refine you . Courtney shares her deeply personal journey through health challenges...

Unlocking Business Growth with Virtual Assistants: An In-Depth Conversation with Valentina In this episode, we delve into the incredible potential of hiring virtual assistants to scale and enhance business efficiency. Valentina, an expert in integrating 'super who's' into entrepreneurial organizations, shares her personal journey from Moldova to the United States and how she built a...