Epic Entrepreneurs

In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill discusses what it takes to have adequate time for both your personal life and business without burning out.   You'll learn how to break the cycle of being overwhelmed and not focusing on yourself and your purpose.    You'll discover why it's essential to focus on one thing and then work everything else around it.   Join Bill for th...

In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill discusses how to build a winning team.    You'll discover the six keys to building a winning team.   You'll learn how Bill has been employing these keys for over 15 years, as well as the incredible businesses he has helped establish.   Join Bill for this illuminating discussion.   Enjoy!   What You'll Learn in this Show: Why there...

In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill offers advice on putting money into a business, expanding it and making more money through it.   You'll discover how all businesses are similar yet distinct.   You'll learn about the Five Ways to increase profit and how to implement them into your business.    You'll discover how they generated over $8,000 in revenue with a $500 in...

Title:  Going Into Business Is Not As Scary As You Might Think It Is How I Built a Thriving Print Media Business By Catering to Niche Audiences   Summary:   In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill chats with Brett Hulsey, the President of Hulsey Media, a publishing and digital marketing firm that serves the greater Asheville/Hendersonville area.   You'll discover the different exc...

In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill chats with Jon Freed, Founder and CEO of The Hive Mind and a respected industry leader with over 20 years of experience in print management.    You'll learn how Jon managed to build a thriving business within the printing and packaging industry.   You'll learn about The Hive Mind's unique business model that allows it to offer a on...

In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill discusses why some people bounce back from difficult challenges faster than others.    You'll learn why you need to redefine how you respond when faced with challenges in your business.   You'll discover how your response shapes your outcome.    Join Bill for this enlightening discussion.   Enjoy!   What You'll Learn in this Show:...

In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill provides insight on how to deal with difficult customers.   You’ll discover the four kinds of customers every entrepreneur has.    You’ll learn how to navigate between letting go of some customers or keeping them.   You’ll discover how to get difficult customers to stop engaging with your business voluntarily without you having to find ways to ge...

In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill Gilliland offers insight into why your customers are buying from you.   You’ll discover why oftentimes, what you think your customers are buying vs. what they believe they are buying are two different things and why you can't afford to ignore this.   You'll discover why it's crucial to figure out what emotions your product/service...

In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill delves into coaching, what scares people from having a coach and concrete reasons that will make you reconsider if you didn't have one.   You'll learn all the different reasons that make most people reluctant towards having a coach.   You'll discover what it really means when you say no to coaching.   You'll learn why everyone...

In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill chats with Matt Mitan, owner of Biz Radio /Buzz Radio Asheville, long-time broadcaster, writer and musician.   You'll discover Matt's career path, from serving in the military to hosting top-ranking radio shows   You'll learn how Biz Radio & Buzz Radio are helping local small business owners and artists in Asheville bounce back...

In this week’s episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, Bill shares a profound exercise that will turn 2022 into one of your best years yet.    You’ll discover how this simple exercise known as Forward Focussed Reflection can make an immense difference in your business as well as your personal life.   You’ll learn a step-by-step process for carrying out the exercise.   You’ll discover what you can do when y...

What started as a side hustle has grown into a full-fledged business that's growing 100% year on year.    In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast , Bill sits down with Jess Averette, founder of Winter Star Holiday Lights, a luxury residential and commercial lighting company.    During this awe-inspiring conversation, you'll get to know how Jess and her husband who start...

It started when an electric bike's battery died, leading to a search on Craigslist for a replacement. That simple act eventually resulted in today's guest purchasing an electric bike touring company (after convincing his wife) and a flourishing business built on community connection and freedom.   In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Torin and Al...

As a fourth-generation farmer, today's guest wanted to move beyond creating a successful and sustainable business for himself, his family and his community. He saw an opportunity to make real change in the food system.    In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Jamie Agar, owner of Hickory Nut Gap, a business that partners with other farmers to provide 1...

It all started with a simple (and tasty) mission: To bring family and friends together over cupcakes and ice cream.   In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Brandy Mills, the owner of TBM Small Cakes Cupcakery and Creamery.   During this fascinating conversation, you'll learn something of Brandy's background as both the independent owner of TBM Sma...

It was a conversation with her mom that started today's guest on her path to creating a successful business that's creating a positive impact in the community.   In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSC-S, CSE, NCMP, IF and founder of the Fosnight Center for Sexual Health.   During this wide ranging and fascinating c...

On today’s show, we interview Evans Prater, founder, Mount Inspiration who shares with us his distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, taking action, and the challenges of managing a startup. Back in 2014, after hiking the Appalachian Trail, Evans found the courage and passion to pursue entrepreneurship. He started off by selling stickers and buoyed by the response, soon moved on to t-shirts. Like al...

On today’s show, we interview Claire and Nicole from Moonlight Makers who share with us their distilled wisdom on how to grow and scale a business, and have fun while doing it. Six years back, Claire, the businesswoman and Nicole, the artist decided to join forces to start an online clothes store.  Starting from their kitchen table, today they are operating their 20-person team from a sprawling 8,...

Why is it that 99% of start-ups fold up within a few years of inception? On today’s show, we interview Director of Venture Asheville and founder of Just Kibbitz, Jeffrey Kaplan who gives us a peek into the rapidly evolving start-up space.  You will learn the dynamics of starting and scaling a start-up. And why a conducive ecosystem is necessary for all new-age companies to flourish. We start this...

How can your business successfully evolve and stand the test of time?  On today’s show we interview John Oswald, President and CEO of Mills Manufacturing who shares how his organization has managed to conduct business for more than eight decades (and counting). Topics discussed today include the importance of delegation, company values, and the art of navigating business challenges. Mills Manufact...

How can you smoothly and strategically transition from your day job to owning a thriving small business? On today’s show, we interview Zac Guy, founder, Appalachian Antique Hardwoods who shares with us his distilled wisdom on managing and scaling a successful side hustle, and perks and cons of entrepreneurship over corporate America. Back when Zac was a college student, he handmade a display case,...

What if you had the opportunity to make the world a better, more inclusive place? Today’s show is a special one as we interview diversity, equity, and inclusion proponent Aisha Adams. Coming from poverty meant that Aisha was always driven and eager to make her mark in the world. You will learn how she has managed to convert her two passions – D&I and Writing into profit in today’s show. Aisha...

On today’s show, you will learn the easiest, most straight-forward way of making money. This strategy is extremely obvious yet shockingly overlooked by most entrepreneurs. Today, show host Bill reveals why and how to raise prices. If you are fearing a push back from your clients, and have been shying away from this topic, today’s show will be particularly interesting for you. Do not miss! What You...

On today’s show, we talk to co-founders of Soulku, Elisa and Allison who share with us their incredible entrepreneurship story. Based in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC, Soulku is a gemstone jewellery business that is spearheaded by moms.  Owners and moms, Elisa and Allison started Soulku at the height of the recession. Currently, they employ more than 30 “mama makers” who are the heart a...

What does the entrepreneurial ladder look like? There would be many among us who would not be even aware of the existence of such a ladder. On today’s show, our show host, Bill, shares the 7 levels or rungs of the entrepreneurial ladder. Starting from level 0 which is student, to level 7 which is entrepreneur, Bill walks us through the A-to-Z entrepreneurial journey in today’s show. This show will...