Ben Hendrix & Wade Lombard

BIG Small Business with Ben & Wade

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The Big Small Business Podcast is where small business owners come to think big. Hosted by seasoned entrepreneurs Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard, founders of successful companies in flooring, moving, remodeling, and homebuilding, this podcast delivers real world insights on leadership, marketing, hiring, and the hard decisions that come with running and growing a business. But it is not just about the bottom line. Ben and Wade weave in their love for movies, their faith, and the pursuit of meaningful family life, offering an honest and well rounded take on what it really means to build a Big Sma...

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Ben Hendrix & Wade Lombard

Episodes

Managing Tough Conversations & Grace 13.11.2024 44:17

Do you struggle with tough conversations with clients or employees? Or do you struggle with giving grace and building relationships? Today’s episode is about how to lean into your strengths and also bring balance to your managerial approach. This episode is inspired by our own experiences, leaders like John Maxwell and other small business leaders we’ve learned from over the years.

Nothing is Special When Everything is Special ft. Stephanie Hendrix 08.11.2024 38:32

Ben and Wade host Stephanie (Ben's mom) for an episode discussing how things become less special when constantly over done. They discuss things like ben's 3 year old's broken leg, wade's daughters extravagant prom celebration, imposing self discipline, embracing boredom and much more.

Discussing Elon Musk & Taking Risks 17.10.2024 51:16

Ben and Wade discuss Elon Musk's big week with Tesla, Space X, Twitter/X and how a TikTok video made us ask ourselves, where are we being too risk adverse?

Is Over Communication is a Myth? 02.10.2024 49:22

Ben and Wade discuss the importance of communication in small business using real world examples.

Discussing John Maxwell's Laws of Environment 18.09.2024 49:17

Ben & Wade breakdown John Maxwell's Laws of Environment which they found while reading the John Maxwell Leadership Bible. They also discus whether James Earl Jones was a great actor or just a great voice, personal growth and so much more.

Ben's Recap: Why Do People Hate Networking? 04.09.2024 17:02

Ben recaps why people hate networking, gives tips on how to be successful in a networking group (i.e. BNI) and why relationships are worth more than referrals. He also shares his personal story of how he and his business partner Wade became friends through a networking group by talking about movies.

Why Do People Hate Networking? Ft. Elicia Michaud 29.08.2024 55:34

Ben, Wade & Elicia discuss the things they love and hate about networking. Everything from BNI, relationships, funny referral stories and the time Elicia dressed up as a pirate at the Title company during the purchase of a building.

Do You Want Growth or Control? 12.08.2024 37:51

Want to grow your business but struggle with delegating? This is an all too common struggle amongst entrepreneurs and small business owners. Check out this episode for some helpful insights into what has worked for Ben and Wade.

Fish or Cut Bait (When is it okay to bail halfway through something?) 31.07.2024 53:22

When met with constant hurdles, when do you stop what you're doing and when do you persevere and continue on? Ben & Wade discuss both personal and professional examples in this episode.

Is it the Jockey or The Horse? (Business parter or the business?) 16.07.2024 44:00

What is more important, the right business parter or the right business? Ben and Wade discuss all that and more in their first podcast episode!