Building a Business that Lasts

Most people start a business to have more freedom and money, but many find out that achieving either is much harder than planned. What if your business could lead to the life you envision and give you the freedom you've always desired? That's one of the goals Tom talks about on this episode through his brand Lifestyle Builders. If you want to establish more than a business, and instead w...

A lot of people talk about overcoming adversity, finding their passion, and living out a dream, but few actually take the steps needed to put words into to action. On this episode however, you'll hear from Bella Vasta who has an incredible story of starting a simple business, overcoming major adversity, and growing the business into a national sensation. If you're struggling with finding...

Two of the most difficult things experienced by business owners are transitioning into new industries and knowing what to do with social media. Over the last decade, Carlos Gil has become a master of both areas. On this interview, we talk about how he transitioned from losing his job to building an international speaking career, and how he helps major corporations tell their stories well on social...

In this episode, I meet with Dr. Jason Lewis, owner of Bartram Dental Center. Dr. Lewis started the office in 2005, with the goal of operating a little differently than the typical medical practice. While dental care is their passion, the staff also emphasizes doing fun things and enjoying life together. Jason and I go in depth on his beginnings in the dental industry and how he overcame the stres...

When you start a business, realizing that sales is a big part of things can be pretty scary. A lot of people HATE sales and think it’s a bad thing, but the reality is, you are in the sales business and need to get great at it if you want to grow. This episode is a free release of the chapter from Building a Business that Lasts titled ‘Yes, you ARE in the sales business. Send us Fan Mail Support th...

Gavin Zuchlinski is the founder of Acuity Scheduling, a fast, efficient online assistant that allows businesses to automate and manage their appointments online for easy client scheduling. Gavin’s company supports nearly 100,000 businesses of all sizes, from people working for themselves to large corporations with thousands of employees. This episode, we discuss Acuity’s history and subsequent gro...

From all the way on the other side of the world comes John Kapos, better known as #ChocolateJohnny. He was packed with energy even though it was before 5AM Australian time when we recorded this. John’s family chocolate business has operated in Sydney, Australia for nearly a century—and he’s ran it for nearly three decades. If that’s not a business that lasts, I don’t know what is. Chocolate Johnny...

Jason Hsiao is the co-founder of animoto.com, an online video platform that makes it easy for anyone to make awesome videos. Jason shares his insights on how he has grown from a team of four to over 100 in an industry that’s known for companies coming and going. Animoto has been built to last with over 10 years of experience—and they’re still going strong. If you run a Software as a service (SaaS)...

On this episode I share the full length keynote from Social Media Day Jacksonville where I talk about surviving and thriving in a constantly changing social media world. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

On this special edition of the podcast, you’ll get to hear the first chapter of my new book, "Building a Business that Lasts— Without Sacrificing Family." In chapter 1, I talk about how starting your business is the easy part, and cast a vision for how to establish the foundation of a business that will last for decades.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Listen to other episodes and see...

Growing a manual business of creating rubber stamps from the pre-Internet days to the modern age is a daunting task—but that's exactly what Holmes Custom has done. Bryan shares stories of how his dad bought the company from Mr. Holmes years ago before he took over in the late nineties. Since then, they've grown from a mostly local business to a national e-commerce site with locations in...

Chris Patterson's company has generated over $1.4 BILLION in sales for their clients.... Do we have your attention? What an awesome stat! On this episode, Chris shares his stories, tips, and ideas on how to build a business over time that generates more revenue year after year. Chris even shares a cool story about when Zig Ziglar personally coached him for a year! Check out our conversation a...

If you find yourself running out of time in your day, struggling to handle certain people's personalities, and want to learn how you can improve those areas to build a business that lasts, this conversation with Terry Ogburn is for you. Terry started an HVAC business with just $118, and grew it successfully before selling it a decade later. He then worked in the corporate world and is now pro...

Many people talk about how they care about their team and the people around them, but others really walk the walk. Warren Wilansky from Plank Design in Montreal, QC is the latter. Since 1998, Warren has been putting people first at his digital agency, and it's paid off with a long history of growth. On this episode, we talk about building the right team, working with partners, and how to adju...

Hear a live recording of a presentation Jay gave on Future Proofing your Marketing to Get More Attention and Acquire more customers while at an event in Scottsdale, Arizona. On this episode, you'll learn about the 3 keys to future proofing your marketing along with a special trick on how to export your contact data from Linkedin. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Listen to other episodes and...

Pamela is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and CEO of Cerius Executives and Cerius Advisors. She has served on private boards, is a frequent national speaker, and has advised hundreds of companies on strategies for growth and higher shareholder value. On this episode, Pamela shares insights on building a life as an entrepreneur and the importance of communication. She offers a free resource...

There are a lot of people who say they're going to "write that book" or "start that podcast" but never do. Stephen Woessner has done both successfully, all while growing an agency. His newest book, "Profitable Podcasting," has been a huge asset to us here at Building a Business that Lasts. Stephen's podcast, "Onward Nation," has over 700 episodes a...

Jason isn't your average CPA. While he does run a team that helps with traditional accounting functions, but they do it in a crazy, unique way. A lot of accounting organizations are reactive, only helping with lag measures that have already happened, but Jason's firm "proactively leads clients to equip them for growth." He runs a distributed team as the visionary that helps wit...

Chris started in the video world almost by mistake. After choosing TV production as a college major, he quickly fell in love with the world of video production. After studying at UF and then heading to LA for an internship, he settled back in Florida to start Kennetic Productions and has successfully grown it for well over a decade. Hear his story, learn what has worked and what hasn't to hel...

On this episode, I interview Clint Drawdy, President, and COO of iMethods in Jacksonville, FL. Clint started his entrepreneurial habits from a young age, and that has grown into an incredible business. iMethods has been serving customers for over 14 years and certainly lasted the test of time. Clint shares stories about starting the business, how important family and freedom are to him, and how he...

On this episode, I interview one of the most often referenced mentors in my life—my Uncle, Tim Owen. He owns and operates Owen and Associates along with his wife, Wendy in Jacksonville, Florida. We talk learning how to sell, helping others through sales, referral marketing, moving from remote work to a centralized office and much more. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Listen to other episodes and...

It is possible to have the family live you desire with the business you dream of. Kerry Tustin proves that in a business that has lasted the test of time. On this episode, we talk about starting a business with a young family, building a team you trust, and growing a business through all seasons of life. If you’re a parent wondering how you can make a business work with a young family, this episod...

On this episode, I talk to Tom Rossi, Co-founder of Higher Pixels (Creators of BuzzSprout which runs this podcast and several other apps). For over two decades, Tom has lead a technology company from client services to their own products. He’s transitioned from a sole business owner to having multiple partners. From million dollar deals to really tough days and back again, Tom’s story is one that...

After decades of experience in the corporate world, Marc Hutto set off to start Reveal Global. Using purpose-driven recruiting, Reveal helps companies acquire the right people for the right seats. We talk about the transition from the corporate world, working with clients of all sizes, establishing core values and the vision that keeps a company on track for the long run. Books Mentioned on Episod...

It may seem unlikely that a guy with dyslexia, who didn’t graduate high school, would become a successful business owner of over a decade—but Dave Gill proved those odds wrong. With his commitment to taking care of the customer, hard work, and an awesome wife as his partner, Dave has grown Julington Creek Carpet Care since 2006. Hear his story of overcoming the odds and learn how he keeps his busi...