Paden Squires

Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs

Business EN ↓ 117 episodes

You are not alone, building a business is hard. This is a podcast to hear from those who have done it before you so you can become the healthy, wealthy and wise entrepreneur you want to be.  My name is Paden Squires, and I started  out of college working in finance at a Fortune 500 company and hated it- I was bored out of my mind. So I wanted to change my life. I started studying for the CPA exam, listening to podcasts six hours a day; and I took four exams in eight months. I even started my business in my living room with zero public accounting experiences and taxes. At this point, I had neve...

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Paden Squires

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Business

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Nov 17, 2025

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Episodes

91: Why Bitcoin is the Future of Money — Especially for Entrepreneurs 17.07.2025

Think Bitcoin mining is just for tech geeks or crypto bros? Think again.  In this episode, I sit down with Beau Turner—an ex–real estate investor turned Bitcoin mining entrepreneur—who breaks down how average entrepreneurs can tap into the power of Bitcoin, build sustainable cash flow, and actually help the environment doing it. He turned a $500,000 mistake into a mission-driven business, and...

90: How to Think Like a CEO: The Mindset Shift Most Entrepreneurs Miss 14.07.2025

Are you running your business—or is your business running you? Most entrepreneurs start off doing everything themselves… but if you never shift out of that mindset, you’ll stay stuck working in the business instead of leading it. In this episode, I sit down with Erik Brenner, a 30-year entrepreneur and wealth firm CEO, to unpack what it really takes to act like a CEO—not just an overworked employe...

89: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About 401(k) Plans (But Doesn’t) 10.07.2025

On today's epsidoe meet the guy who calls himself the “401(k) crime fighter” for entreprenuers—and for good reason. We sit down with Paul Sippil , forensic 401(k) consultant, CPA, and founder of Community Dining . Paul’s on a mission to expose the hidden fees and misaligned incentives buried in retirement plans—and help entrepreneurs , founders , and small businesses get their house in order befor...

88: How to Make Better Business Decisions with Your Intuition 07.07.2025

Ever feel like you’re good at a lot of things—but not sure which one to double down on? Or maybe you're constantly chasing the next big thing, only to wonder if you're sabotaging your own success? In this episode, we dive into that tension we all face as high-achievers: the pull between curiosity and mastery, hustle and stillness.  My guest, Larry Easto, has been through it all—from law and c...

87: Does Work Life Balance Exist for Entrepreneurs? 03.07.2025

Is grinding 70+ hours a week really something to be proud of? In this episode, we’re getting brutally honest about what it actually means to build a successful business — and a life — with Adam Koós, President of Libertas Wealth and a nationally recognized exit planner. If you're a high achiever who's feeling the tension between scaling your company and showing up for your life, this is the conver...

86: How This Entrepreneur Turned $12K of Debt into a Million-Dollar Business 30.06.2025

What would you do if you moved to a new country with no money, no connections, and an accent no one understood?  For Paul Tembunde, that was just the beginning. In this powerful episode, Paul shares how he and his wife turned a $12,000 credit card advance into a thriving multimillion-dollar home care business—built from the basement of their townhouse. This is the ultimate immigrant entrepren...

85: Why You Should Think Purpose over Profit as a Entrepreneur 26.06.2025

Today we sit down with John Bromley, the founder and CEO of Charitable Impact , Canada's leading online giving platform, which has facilitated over $1.5 billion in donations . John's journey from corporate finance to purpose-driven entrepreneurship is full of valuable business tips and lessons that resonate with entrepreneurs at all stages.  We unpack how purpose, persistence, and platforms c...

84: How to Scale Your Business Without Going Broke 23.06.2025

You can scale fast—and still go broke. This episode is your real-talk guide to building smart, not just big. We sit down with 26-year-old entrepreneur Roggen Frick, who turned a dirt-bike hobby and a welding side hustle into a nationwide manufacturing company. We’re talking about what it really takes to scale a business, dodge financial landmines, and grow into your CEO role without losing your mi...

83: Raise Money Without VC: How Crowdfunding Levels the Playing Field 19.06.2025

If you think you need a VC to fund your startup, think again. Only 1% of founders ever get a dime from venture capitalists. But thanks to investment crowdfunding , the tables have turned—and YOU are now in control. Sherwood Neiss, co-author of the JOBS Act and pioneer of equity crowdfunding, joins me to break down how you can raise up to $5M directly from your own community, and why this is one of...

82: Why Passion is Not Built But Found 16.06.2025

Ever feel stuck between the safe path and the one you really want to pursue? In this episode, we dive into the power of habits, the cost of inaction, and how one man turned his side passion into a thriving business helping entrepreneurs build financial freedom. If you're ready to move from planning to doing—this one's for you. Today we sit down with David Flores Wilson , a CFA, CFP®, and managing...

81: The Science of Selling: Psychology Hacks That Close Deals 12.06.2025

What if your sales pitch isn’t the problem—but your psychology is? In this mind-bending episode, I sit down with Jake Stahl, the inventor of NeuroStrategy and the founder of Orchestraight, to unpack how deep business psychology and human behavior are the real keys to sales success. This one’s a masterclass in decoding people.  Jake Stahl is not your run-of-the-mill sales consultant. He’s a fo...

80: Why Waiting for Retirement is a Lie—How to Create Wealth with Passive Income 09.06.2025

What if everything you’ve been told about retirement is a lie? In this episode, Joey Murey shares how a single conversation with his 3-year-old daughter shook his worldview—and launched his journey to true freedom through passive income. If you're tired of trading time for money and building someone else's dream, this conversation is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. 🔑 In This Episode,...

79: How to Leverage Podcasting to Scale Your Business 05.06.2025

Think landing a big-name podcast will skyrocket your business? Think again. In this episode, we reveal why smaller, niche podcasts often deliver bigger results—and how podcast interview marketing can become your most powerful tool for building trust, authority, and brand loyalty. Today we chat with with Liz Brooks, from Interview Valet and expert in podcast interview marketing. Liz shares her jour...

78: Are You Prepared to Sell Your Business When the Time Comes? ( Don't Make These Mistakes ) 02.06.2025

If you're an entrepreneur who's built a business over decades—or even just years—what's your plan when it's time to walk away? Spoiler: Just selling isn't the plan. This episode is a must-listen if you want to maximize your exit and minimize the chaos .  Today’s guest is Joseph Lopresti , founder of Clear Path Family Office and Arlington Wealth Management, and co-author of Exit By Design . Wi...

77: This Tax Accountant Didn’t Pay Taxes for 8 YEARS — Carlos’s Wild Redemption Story 29.05.2025

Carlos Samaniego went from ignoring the IRS for nearly a decade to becoming one of the nation's leading experts in tax resolution. If you're an entrepreneur who’s made tax mistakes (or fears you might), this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. In this inspiring episode we sit down with Carlos Samaniego, Enrolled Agent, bestselling author, and founder of Tax Debt Consultants, LLC . Carlos shar...

76: How to Handle Life, Business ( and even AI) as Modern Day Entrepreneurs 26.05.2025

What does it take to build a thriving company from the living room floor, overcome personal and professional upheaval, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world? Let's talk about how to stay ahead and adaptable as entrepreneurs.  Our guest today, Beth Rohani, CEO of Ameritex Movers and a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur, has the answers. Beth shares her unlikely journey into en...

75: Do You Have a Winning Entrepreneur Mindset? 22.05.2025

Ever dreamt of owning a business but don’t want to build from scratch? Franchise ownership might be your cheat code.  In this episode, former MMA Fighter Lance Hood breaks down how to escape the 9–5, build wealth, and tap into a proven business model without reinventing the wheel. Lance is the managing member of ARC Franchising, where he helps aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs find the righ...

74: The Secret Wall Street Isn’t Telling Entrepreneurs.. 19.05.2025

What if everything you've been told about building wealth and investing is a lie—and the real financial secrets are only shared behind closed doors? Most business owners and high earners unknowingly play a rigged financial game, relying on conventional advice that keeps them in the slow lane. In this episode, Mark Miller—co-founder of Hilton Tax and Wealth Advisors and trusted insider to the Hilto...

73: Sleep Tips Every High Achiever Needs to Hear 12.05.2025

Are you a high achiever running on caffeine and 5 hours of sleep? Think again. In this enlightening episode, we’re joined by Dr. Catherine Darley—board-certified sleep specialist and psychologist—who dives deep into why peak performers need more sleep, not less. If you’ve ever believed that success requires sleep sacrifice, this episode will change your mind.  Before you grind out another lat...

72: Ways Your Are MISSING Money in Your Business and How to Solve that Today 05.05.2025

Think bookkeeping is just data entry? Think again. Entrepreneurs are losing millions every year not because they lack hustle — but because they don’t know where their cash is going. In this episode, Natalia from Zachary Consulting reveals how one client went from $800K in the red to $200K in profit in six months — all by mastering their numbers. If you’re serious about building a scalable, resilie...

71: How to Go From Side Hustles to Building a Passive Income Empire 28.04.2025

Are you tired of trading your time for money and looking for a smarter way to build wealth? What if you could invest in commercial real estate and create passive income without the headaches of being a landlord? Today we sit down with Eric Burns, founder of Flowers Capital, to discuss the journey from flipping single-family homes to building wealth through commercial real estate investing. Eric sh...

70: How You Can Grow Your Businesses With THIS Podcast Interview Strategy 21.04.2025

What if your next business breakthrough wasn’t in another marketing funnel, but in a conversation? Entrepreneurs and small business owners constantly chase the latest growth hacks—SEO, paid ads, and social media strategies—only to feel stuck in an endless cycle. But what if you could build real relationships that drive business growth without burning cash on ad spend? Tom Schwab, the godfather of...

69: Are You Wasting Leads? The Hard Truth About CRM Sales Systems for Entrepreneurs 14.04.2025

Are you a small business owner struggling to track leads, convert prospects, and boost sales growth? Did you know that 80% of sales require at least five follow-ups, yet over 40% of businesses give up after just one try? In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of CRM and sales growth with Jason Kramer, founder and CEO of Cultivize. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and sales, J...

68: Don’t Let Your Business Consume You- Lessons from a Near Death Experience 07.04.2025

Are you a high-achieving entrepreneur struggling to balance work and home life? Today's guest nearly died form COVID and realized what he was doing wrong in life and in his business.  Many small business owners and high achievers find themselves caught in the relentless pursuit of success, only to realize too late that burnout, strained relationships, and misplaced priorities have taken a tol...

67: Surrendering to Excellence: Why You Should Focus on Quality, Not Quantity 31.03.2025

What if the key to building a lasting business wasn’t just about profits but about preserving a legacy? Entrepreneurs often focus on scaling their businesses, but what about the stories behind those businesses? In this episode, Chance McClain, the founder of Heritage Films, shares how he turned storytelling into a thriving business, capturing the legacies of families and entrepreneurs. Learn how f...

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