BIG Small Business with Ben & Wade

Ben and Wade unpack one of the most predictable problems in small business and the one most owners still get blindsided by every single year: seasonality. For home service companies like Square Cow Movers and Carpet Now, summer can account for 60 to 70 percent of total annual revenue, and yet most business owners still find themselves scrambling to hire, market, and execute when the wave hits. Thi...

Ben and Wade are joined by Derek Mills, CEO and co-founder of Square Cow Moovers, to unpack one of the most underrated principles in small business sales and marketing: sweating the small stuff. Derek helped build Square Cow into one of the largest moving companies in Texas, and in this episode he breaks down how obsessive attention to detail became one of their five core company values and what i...

Ben and Wade unpack one of the most misunderstood words in business and make the case that the best salespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders are not just optimistic, they are delusional. In a good way. This episode is a follow up to their New Doors framework and digs into why the ability to hold false beliefs about reality despite evidence to the contrary is one of the most powerful sales and marke...

Ben and Wade unpack a B2C sales and marketing framework they presented to their entire team at this year's company conference, built around one simple idea: more doors equals more sales. They break down three types of doors every business owner and salesperson should be walking through, new doors you have never knocked on, old doors you stopped going back to, and adjacent doors hiding in plain sig...

Ben and Wade talk about one of the most uncomfortable skills a business owner can develop: the ability to face what they've been avoiding. Inspired by the film Sound of Metal, they explore why entrepreneurs are naturally wired to ignore reality and how that same strength can quietly become your biggest liability when things start to stall. They dig into what it actually looks like to avoid reality...

Ben and Wade unpack the realities of expanding a small business into new cities and why growth almost never goes the way you expect. They talk through why expansion looks exciting on paper, what actually transfers well between locations, what almost never does, and how different markets force you to rethink marketing, pricing, hiring, and leadership. They share real world lessons from launching in...

Ben sits down with two of the wisest voices in his life, his dad Willie Hendrix and his business partner Wade Lombard, for a rich and honest conversation about the difference between cultural wisdom and biblical wisdom. What unfolds is a rare three-way dialogue about discernment, humility, decision making, surrender, success, and why timeless truth often looks upside-down compared to modern logic....

Ben and Wade take a deep dive into the obsessions that make a business stronger and the ones that quietly sabotage progress. This episode opens with the viral Halloween moment that lit up the internet and then shifts into a raw conversation about the real things small business owners should obsess over, including speed to lead, simplicity, margins, team health, reporting, and continuous learning....

In this episode of The Big Small Business Podcast , hosts Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard dive into the power of culture—what it looks like when a leader becomes obsessed with it, and how that obsession transforms an organization. Fresh off a trip to Miami, Wade shares how visiting VU Church and meeting Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. reignited his passion for intentional leadership. From the way their tea...

Ep. 24 – Clarity Beats Comfort: Why Great Leaders Face the Hard Stuff In this episode of The Big Small Business Podcast , Ben and Wade break down one of the toughest (and most avoided) parts of leadership: looking at the numbers. From dodging sales reports to tying your identity to performance, they explore how real leadership means leaning into the discomfort — not away from it. With analogies li...

In this powerful episode of The Big Small Business Podcast , hosts Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard step away from their usual lighthearted stories to tackle one of the hardest realities leaders face—guiding a team through tragedy. Ben and Wade reflect on the national impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and then share deeply personal stories of loss, crisis, and resilience from their own companies....

On this episode of The Big Small Business Podcast , Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard recap their takeaways from the Huge Conference in Nashville, one of the leading events for the home service industry. Ben shares how a spur-of-the-moment decision to attend gave him new clarity on leadership, scaling a company, and the personal growth required to truly 10x a business. The conversation unpacks wisdom f...

What if your fear could be your greatest leadership tool? In this episode of The Big Small Business Podcast , Ben and Wade dive into how fear, anxiety, and doubt can actually sharpen your awareness and improve how you lead your company, serve your team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Through stories, scripture, and real-world business challenges, they unpack the transformation from...

Hosted by business owners Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard , the Big Small Business Podcast is where high-performing entrepreneurs get honest about the tension between hustle and health. Each episode explores the real-life challenges of building and running a small business—from leadership and growth to burnout and balance. Whether you’re scaling your company or just trying to survive another Monday,...

In this episode of the Big Small Business Podcast , Ben and Wade sit down with leadership coach Travis Hall to unpack why coaching is more than a buzzword — it’s a transformative way to lead people. From his unconventional background as a missionary-businessman in the UAE to building a coaching company that helps teams and leaders unlock their full potential, Travis shares insights on how coaching...

Welcome back to the Big Small Business Podcast! In this episode, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard tackle a topic every entrepreneur should master: staying “on brand.” Starting off with a funny take on high school graduations and parenting philosophies to business decisions and branding missteps, Ben and Wade unpack how sticking to your brand identity helps guide decisions, build trust, and ultimately...

In this episode of the Big Small Business Podcast , we sit down with Brittany Hendrix—founder of BIEN and a leader in the influencer management world. Brittany shares how she went from teaching middle school to building a thriving agency that represents top-tier influencers. We unpack what business owners can learn from the influencer industry—from branding and authenticity to audience engagement...

In this episode of Here and Now (soon to be Big Small Business ), Ben and Wade dive into Part 2 of their conversation on how to bring your team together through internal company conferences. They break down how they plan and execute their biannual gatherings—sharing the themes, structure, tips, and even mistakes they’ve learned from along the way. Whether you lead a team of five or fifty, this epi...

In this episode, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard discuss the importance of bringing your team together, no matter the size of your business. They explore how annual internal conferences build relationships, boost morale, align vision, and create a strong company culture. With personal stories and practical insights, they highlight why investing in team cohesion is crucial for long-term success.

In this episode, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard dive into what it really means to run a lean business. They break down the misconceptions around being lean—it’s not just about cutting costs or downsizing. Instead, it’s about smart resource allocation, efficient processes, and creating value without wasting time or money. Listen in as they share real-world examples, practical tips, and insights from...

In this episode of The Hear and Now Podcast , Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard dive into the ongoing struggle of balancing work and family life. They discuss the concept of “choosing to cheat” (referencing Andy Stanley's book) — the reality that we can’t give 100% to everything and must intentionally decide where to focus our time and energy. With personal stories, leadership insights, and practical s...

Mike Cottrell joins Ben and Wade in this insightful, funny and detailed look at how to find amazing people when expanding your sales teams. Disclaimer: Some of the stories and banter in this podcast are strictly for entertainment and comedic purposes. While we share personal experiences and hiring philosophies, they should not be taken as official hiring policies. The companies represented by the...

In this episode of The Here and Now Podcast , Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard dive into one of the toughest responsibilities of leadership—firing. They break down why letting someone go is so difficult, the right way to approach it, and lessons they’ve learned from past experiences. Through personal stories and candid insights, they explore the emotional weight of firing, the importance of acting dec...

In this episode we tackle a tough but game-changing mindset: everything is your fault. Wade shares a personal story about his son Jax and how it ties into owning responsibility in business and life. We dive into the weight of ownership, setting clear expectations, and why radical accountability can make or break your business. This one’s full of real talk and a little debate about movie opinions....

There are layers to delegation and every great leader knows that mastering this skillset and harnessing it in the right way IS the only way to scale their organization. This podcast was inspired by quotes and examples from Theodore Rosevelt, John Maxwell and Craig Groeschel.