I FINALLY Get it!

This week’s guest bet his retirement on himself and never looked back.  After a career in the oil field, as a Procurement Officer, he began researching his options and decided on a franchise model.  Today, he runs a successful PostNet location.   Meet Donnie Ardoin, owner of PostNet of Lafayette.  To learn more about Donnie visit https://locations.postnet.com/la/lafayette/5520-johnston-st . Thank...

Whether you’ve met this week ‘s guest or not you’ve likely seen him working hard at his family’s restaurant.  There comes a little notoriety being a second-generation restauranteur, but there are also pressures from being in the spotlight.  Thankfully, he hasn’t allowed those pressures to shape who is truly is. Meet Ross Murphree, entrepreneur and soon to be owner of one of Lafayette’s most iconic...

This week’s guest started out as an intern while in college and has risen to the ranks of leadership in his financial services firm and owner of his own company.  His approach is unique, and he has gained a ton of wisdom in a short time. Meet Andrew Tregre, founder and CEO of Tregre Financial.  For more information, please visit Andrew at https://northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/andrew-tre...

If you’ve ever thought about moving from full-time employment to small business this is the episode for you.  This week’s guest was an educator for more than 30 years and followed her inner voice and took the leap to open a custom travel business. Meet Lanie McKnight, founder and co-owner of JTP Custom Travel.  For more information please visit Lanie at https://www.jtpcustomtravel.com/ . Thank you...

Have you ever felt like everybody is a little crazy?  This week’s guest has a theory that we all need to explore. Meet Jeffrey Benton, Expert EOS Implementor.  To learn more about David visit https://www.strongercompany.com/ . Thank you for listening to I Finally Get It! Where you’ll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn’t make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www....

This week’s guest owns and operates a hydro excavation company.  If you’ve never heard of that you’re not alone.  What is great about this episode is that he proves that basic business rules apply to all industries. Meet David Barras, owner of Bully Industrial.  To learn more about David visit   https://bullyind.com/ . Thank you for listening to I Finally Get It! Where you’ll hear about shortcuts...

Our guest this week’s is a freelance graphic designer.  She explains how she went from employee to a self-employed business owner. Meet Marybeth Daigle, owner of Daigle Design.  To learn more about Marybeth visit https://marybethdaigledesign.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It!  where you’ll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn’t make. Subscribe to our YouTube...

Our guest this week’s passion is helping people and every job and business he has been in has been based in outcome he can help bring. Meet Jesse Crouch, Benefits Consultant with Stiel Insurance Group.  To learn more about Jesse visit https://www.stielinsurance.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It!  where you’ll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn’t make. Subsc...

This week’s guest started speaking to underprivileged kids on a basketball court and now is a sought-after speaker to leaders of non-profits and for-profit businesses. Meet Paul George, author, speaker, and consultant.  His books Rethink Happiness:  Dare to Embrace God and Experience True Joy and Holy Grit:  A Saintly Guide to Becoming a Man of Virtue can be found on Amazon.  To learn more about P...

This week's guest teaches me something profound every time I visit with him.  He has a way of saying things that will stop you in your tracks and this episode is no different.   Meet David Wooton, entrepreneur, and author of Meeting Homeless Jesus A Journey from Believing to Knowing.  To learn more about David visit  https://www.facebook.com/david.wooton.77 . Thank you for listening to I FINA...

Have you ever thought of investing in real estate?  Our guest teaches real estate investors what they need to know and on this week’s episode he shares how the people you deal with make all the difference.  Meet Logan Bowers, founder of Strategic Stewardship.  To learn more about Logan visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-bowers-a2b498188/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It!  where y...

I’ve known our next guest for seven years and have enjoyed watching his evolution as an entrepreneur.  He has learned from each experience and grown every step of the way along his entrepreneurial journey and he’s here to help us grow.   Meet Gerald Huffman, founding of Syzmic and creator of Webpulse.  To learn more about Gerald visit https://www.syzmic.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY...

Have you ever thought about who owns your favorite band?  Yes, you can own a band.  This week’s guest owns two party bands and the lessons he shares applies to any business. Meet Matt Cobb, founding member of the award-winning party bands Rouge Krewe and Parade Route. To learn more about Matt and the band visit https://www.rkpartyband.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It!  where you’...

This week’s guest shares stories from several entrepreneurial ventures.  He has learned lessons from each experience he has been able to apply those lessons and find great success. Meet Ershad Ganjy, founder of Mr. Pen, one of several brands in his parent company Dius Brands.  To learn more about Ershad and his companies visit https://www.diusbrands.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get...

This week’s guest talks about the business side of art and entertainment.  He shares how his career has been a series of unexpected opportunities that came from his persistence.     Meet professional musician Hunter DeBlanc.  To hear Hunter’s music and learn more about how he entertains by visiting https://www.instagram.com/hunterdeblanc/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It!  where you’l...

This week’s guest gives great advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow a company the right way.  His “What’s Next?” attitude is a perfect way to look at each day. Meet Blake Johnson II with Blake Johnson Insurance Agency.  You can learn more about his agency by visiting https://www.blakefromsf.com/?cmpid=yiza_blm_0001 . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It!  where you’ll hear about shortcut...

This week’s guest freely admits he’s done things that he probably shouldn’t have done.  But he also knows he couldn’t accomplish all he has without taking chance.   Meet Blase Inzina with Blase Inzina Injury Attorneys.  You can learn more about his firm by visiting https://blaseinzina.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It!  where you’ll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes y...

Our guest this week has experienced a lot during his changing career as a Land Man.  In this episode he shares the most important part of his business – it’s about people. Meet Greg Geoffroy with G2 Land Services.  To learn more about Greg visit https://g2landservices.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It!  where you’ll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn’t make...

If you think this week’s guest sounds familiar, you’re right.  Not only was he our very first guest he’s also our first repeat guest.  After retiring from a successful career as an Electrical Engineer he has discovered that it’s more difficult than he realized to change how others perceive you.  Listen to learn how he is getting his message out. Meet Scotty Baudoin, EOS Implementor.  To learn more...

This week’s guest is a first-generation business owner who never thought about owning her own business.  After 7 years in operation, she has realized that you can't put things off until they're perfect.  Today, she takes action and continually improves. Meet Lo Weinstein, owner of Approved Mortgage.  To learn more about Lo visit https://www.approvedmortgagenow.com/ . Thank you for listen...

This week’s guest shares his story of overcoming personal struggles and how it led to serving people in a unique way.  His entrepreneurial journey started miraculously and it seems that it’s leading to his mission – help a lot of people. Meet Charles Edwards, owner of Advanced Telehealth Consulting Solutions and One Telemed.  To learn more about Charles visit https://www.onetelemed.com/ . To find...

Our guest this week shares that it took a lot of discernment and prayer to move from a comfortable job with a great company into entrepreneurship.  He shares how important it was that he and his business partner, Ryan Fuselier, built their company on trust in each other.  Together, they have decades of experience and those lessons have helped reduce costly mistakes that often occur in startups. Me...

If you’re in business for yourself – this is an important episode.  This week’s guest shares how discipline and attitude has helped him grow is business and become a sales professional. Meet Robbie Breaux, from Robbie Breaux and Team with REAL.  To learn more about Robbie visit https://robbiebreaux.com/ .  Robbie also hosts a great community page on Facebook called Lafayette Lifestyle.  Go join at...

What started out as a one-man business has turned into a family operated company that is quietly delivering the American Dream to generations of families throughout South Louisiana.  It seems that everything they’re doing has a positive ripple effect.      Meet Odell Lamartiniere, owner of Lamar Properties.  To learn more about Odell and how he serves the world visit https://www.lamarproperties.ne...

Whether you’re trying to find the right person to help you with a home project or looking for your first job, relationships matter.  Our guest this week spent the first half of his career in media and has taken his experience, skills, and relationships into his new career as a business consultant. Meet Rob Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Brands.  You can learn more by visiting https://kirkpatrickbrands...