Build Better Business Podcast with Chuck Crumpton

This conversation between Chuck and David Frankel, founder of Perky LLC, focusing on entrepreneurship, product development, and the challenges faced by inventors.   David shared his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the significance of trust.  David highlighted the low success rate of patented products reaching the market, attributing this to inventors' hesitance to face rejection and their lac...

This is a conversation between Chuck Crumpton (host) and Christine Nicholson, a UK-based business mentor who has been voted UK Business Mentor four times and is based in the London area. Key Topics Discussed The Ripple Effect of Small Business. Christine emphasizes that small business owners are the backbone of society, creating economic benefits that extend far beyond their immediate operations:...

Jeff DeGarmo from Tulsa, Oklahoma joined the podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey. He's a USC and University of Colorado graduate with degrees in aerospace technology, Navy veteran, father of five children (ages 13-30), and triathlon enthusiast who accidentally discovered the sport through friends. Career Transition Jeff made an interesting pivot from a highly technical aerospace backgroun...

In this episode of the Build Better Business Podcast , host Chuck Crumpton speaks with Meg Newhouse about leadership, culture, and preparing organizations for long-term success. Meg shares her expertise on engaging teams, building resilience, and aligning purpose with performance. Listeners will gain practical strategies for cultivating strong workplace cultures, leading through change, and creati...

If you're a business owner—especially in the service or agency world—this episode is a masterclass in scaling, selling, and stepping back. Jason Swenk built and sold his digital agency for millions, and in this conversation, he shares the exact strategies that helped him do it. You'll learn: 🔑 How to grow an agency that doesn’t rely on you 💰 The real metrics buyers look for in service-based busi...

John scaled the business to nearly $10 million in revenue, with impressive EBITDA margins of 20–40%, before selling to a private equity firm executing a roll-up in the test prep space. While the sale was a financial success, the emotional aftermath caught John off guard. Post-exit, he found himself unanchored and questioning what came next. Curious whether other founders shared the same experience...

Jon Pole is the President and Co-Founder of My Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) headquartered in Toronto. He and his team have acquired over 20 radio stations and is currently one of the fastest growing companies in Canada. This is a great episode because Jon unpacks his growth model in an "unsexy" industry and gives us his unique perspective from the "mind of an acquirer". You'll love his philosoph...

 ChatGPT is shaping the future of how we work, think, and communicate—and the Forum Formula podcast lets you explore that world through stories, strategies, and real-world use cases. Why listen: 1. Unlock Practical Applications Learn how others are using ChatGPT for marketing, sales, writing, coding, customer service, and more. Hear real examples of businesses saving time, cutting costs, or scalin...

You are going to love Kimmy! She is a powerhouse entrepreneur, visionary leader, and strategic thinker who has redefined success on her own terms. As the owner of Woodhouse Day Spa, she built her business from the ground up, transforming a bold idea into a thriving, multi-million-dollar enterprise. What began as a passion project quickly evolved into a nationally recognized brand, known for its in...

We don't normally talk politics or religion on the show, but this was a very interesting conversation between Chuck Crumpton and Lt. Governor Pam Evette. Pam shares insights on how the State of SC operates, particularly how it functions in a business climate. She also unpacks her very successful exit with the company her and her husband David recently sold. The conversation moves along nicely and...

John Sterling, software industry executive, business owner, and host of Noob School Podcast interviews Chuck Crumpton, President of Bull Street Forum. Chuck shares some very imtimate moments about starting 2 of his own companies and the challenges he faced against all odds. Chuck offers practical advice for entrepreneurs—from boosting business value to nailing a successful sale. You’ll leave with...

At age 28, despite being millionaires and debt-free, Justin's life "falls apart" during what he calls "seven years of tribulation". The family faced multiple devastating challenges: a lawsuit that almost broke them, three third-trimester miscarriages, five members of their wedding party either died or committed suicide, and his father's unexpected death.  This is his story, from riches to rags to...