Class of Business

If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to leave a structured career and build your own thriving business, you’ll get a real look inside in this episode. Business coach, entrepreneur, and Australian army veteran Ronald Osborne unpacks how he went from military service to growing a telecom company with $5.7 million in revenue before age thirty. You’ll pick up lessons on adapting leadership s...

If you’ve ever wondered what it really feels like to lead a company when everything’s out of your hands, this episode will resonate. Bill Derrick shares his journey helming a family construction business through the 2008 recession, then battling incurable cancer—all while reexamining what leadership and control really mean. You’ll pick up how Bill balanced company vision with people-first leadersh...

If you've ever wondered why your technology spend feels more like a cost than a catalyst for growth, this episode is for you. Software architect and founder Rob Broadhead joins us to share how decades of consulting have shaped his approach to tech as an investment. You'll pick up clear strategies for connecting tools to meaningful business outcomes, figure out why so much software sits unu...

If you’ve ever wondered why some business strategies work in theory but fall flat in real life, this episode is for you. Brad Smith, founder and CEO of Stellar Insight, Inc., draws on his varied career—analytical chemist, business manager, executive coach—to reveal how self-awareness, trust, and intuition shape business outcomes. You’ll pick up why company “blind spots” hold leaders back, how to t...

If you’ve ever wondered why your business growth stalls despite knowing exactly what to do, this episode is for you. Dr. Joseph Drolshagen, a rapid growth specialist and coach for founders and sales pros, unpacks how our subconscious programming can sabotage even the best strategies. You’ll pick up why clarity of vision matters, how to bridge the knowing-doing gap, and what happens when you align...

If you've ever wondered why you keep grinding but don’t feel like you’re making progress, this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Rob Tracz, high performance coach and creator of the Prime Performance process, to break down why entrepreneurs get stuck and how to move forward without burning out. You’ll pick up clear strategies for building momentum with less stress, uncover the principl...

If you’ve ever wondered how writers go from part-time gigs to running a creative business, this one’s for you. Teri M. Brown, an author and podcast host, shares her path from writing for small businesses to building a multi-book career. You’ll pick up practical lessons on monetizing writing, the long game of marketing, and how to realistically support yourself as an author. We also get into taking...

If you've ever wondered how personal struggles and questions can shape a business, this episode is for you. Len May, CEO and co-founder of Endodna, opens up about turning his ADHD diagnosis and lifelong curiosity into a successful precision medicine company. You'll pick up practical ways to reframe what makes you different, hear about the messy path from music to genetics, and learn how le...

If you’ve ever wondered why you get stuck making decisions—even when you “should” know what to do—this conversation is for you. Leadership and sales coach Debra Bowers of Exagon Media joins to share her firsthand experience with functional freeze, that sneaky state where your clarity goes offline. You’ll pick up signs and solutions for when you’re operating in survival mode, ways to rebuild trust...

If you’ve ever wondered how to reclaim your time as a founder without slowing business growth, this episode is for you. Buyback Time strategist George Rivera shares how a family regret became his business mission, and the specific frameworks he uses to help 7, 8, and 9 figure founders step out of daily chaos. You’ll pick up the 10k/hour filter for prioritizing what matters, learn the dangers of ke...

If you’ve ever wondered how to escape the endless hustle of running your business and find real freedom, this episode is for you. Jeremy B. Shapiro, serial entrepreneur and author of Your Business Growth Playbook, shares the difference between being self-employed and truly owning your business. You’ll pick up practical ways to spot and break through business plateaus, real stories of going from bu...

If you’ve ever wondered what really changes after decades in business, this episode will hit home. Chris Shurian, founder of Bootstraps and Battle Scars, opens up about nearly forty years of entrepreneurship—including leading a $15 million construction company, surviving cancer, and finishing two Ironmans. You’ll pick up what "bootstrapping" means at a gut level, how Chris actually uses...

If you've ever wondered what it really takes to turn a trade skill into a thriving business, this episode is for you. Chris McManus shares his journey from mowing lawns fresh out of high school to running a multi-seven-figure landscaping, pools, and real estate business by age 26. You'll pick up candid advice on hiring, discipline, using AI for systems, and managing cash flow as you grow....

If you've ever wondered how top podcasters make the leap from content creation to real business growth, this episode is for you. CEO Alan Lazaros of Next Level University sits down to unpack the frameworks and lessons that've shaped his seven-figure education business and global podcast. You'll pick up tactical approaches like the “delete, delegate, double down” productivity method, le...

If you've ever wondered how to hand over your small business without worrying it'll fall apart, this episode is for you. Serial entrepreneur and author Rich Ashton shares his journey of developing leadership talent inside his companies—including the struggles and lessons that shaped his approach. You'll pick up practical ways to create a values-driven culture, why promoting employees t...

This episode breaks down exactly what Class of Business is, why it was created, and why it might be the most useful (and funniest) business podcast you’ve ever added to your playlist. No fluff. No guru energy. No unrealistic “wake up at 4 a.m.” expectations. Just clear, relatable explanations of how business actually works and why so many people feel lost when trying to build something. You’ll lea...

Class of Business is the podcast that finally makes business make sense. No jargon, no pressure, no “rise and grind” guilt — just real lessons, funny stories, and practical insights for anyone building something from scratch. In this trailer, you’ll learn what the show is about, who it’s for, why it matters, and how it’s different from every stiff, corporate, overly-polished business podcast you’v...