Scott Grates
Referrals Done Right
The Secret to Creating Infinite Opportunities to Grow Your Small Business. Hosted by Scott Grates.
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Scott Grates
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
#149 - Whose Bags Are You Carrying? 09.07.2026 7:33
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott continues his personal journey through a season of transition by asking one simple but powerful question. How much of what you are carrying actually belongs to you? As he works through one of the biggest decisions of his career, Scott reflects on the expectations, definitions of success, and pressures that quietly shape our lives. He challenges l...
#148 - Your Business Is Not Your Identity • Adam Roach 06.07.2026 43:28
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and I Love Coaching founder Adam Roach for a conversation about purpose, identity, and building a business that creates lasting impact. Adam shares his journey from teaching tennis in California to building and exiting multiple successful companies. Along the way, he explains how each season of success eventually le...
#147 - Your Magnetic Niche 03.07.2026 11:01
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott shares one of the biggest insights he has uncovered during his recent season of reflection. After interviewing Emily Armstrong, he completed her Magnetic Niche exercise and realized he did not have a credibility problem. He had a clarity problem. That realization sparked a deeper conversation about why so many business owners struggle to explain...
#146 - Stop Chasing Clients • Emily Armstrong 29.06.2026 47:11
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with Emily Armstrong, founder of Wonderlab Strategy and host of the Beyond Referrals podcast, to explore how relationship based businesses can grow in a world that has changed dramatically. Emily shares her journey from corporate marketing to financial services, and explains why many professionals are still relying on outdated prospecting me...
#145 - Maybe It's Not About You 25.06.2026 9:54
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott continues his personal journey through one of the biggest decisions of his life and shares the perspective that brought him the greatest sense of peace so far. After weeks of seeking clarity through conversations with trusted mentors, he recounts a lunch that completely reframed the way he was approaching the decision. Instead of asking what was...
#144 - Creating Space 18.06.2026 10:49
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott explores a simple idea that has the power to change everything. Success is not created by finding more time. It is created by intentionally making space. In a world filled with constant notifications, endless commitments, and nonstop distractions, many people keep telling themselves they will focus on what matters most when things finally calm do...
#143 - Above the Business • Bradley Hamner 15.06.2026 47:28
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with Bradley Hamner, founder of Blueprint OS, co-owner of Freedom Exteriors and host of the Above the Business podcast. Bradley shares his journey from overwhelmed entrepreneur and self-described "rainmaker" to becoming the architect of a business that can grow without depending on him for every decision. Together, they explore why...
#142 - Create Your Ideal Tuesday 11.06.2026 11:28
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott challenges listeners to think differently about success by asking a simple but powerful question: What does your ideal Tuesday look like? Too often, people spend years chasing milestones, promotions, revenue goals, and achievements without ever considering the day to day life attached to those outcomes. Scott explores why success is not defined b...
#141 - RDR Throwback - The Reset Mindset w/ Penny Zenker 08.06.2026 40:05
This episode originally aired in September of 2024. Scott sits down with Penny Zenker, a world-renowned productivity expert and author of The Productivity Zone and The Reset Mindset. Penny shares her journey from experiencing a life-changing event at 19 to becoming a leading authority on focus and productivity. She introduces her "Reset Moments" framework, explaining how both big and sma...
#140 - Why You Don't Need to Feel Ready 04.06.2026 10:02
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott speaks directly to entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals who feel stuck between where they are today and where they believe they are meant to go. Using the story of Moses and the burning bush as a framework, he explores the relationship between calling, self doubt, and action. Scott challenges the common belief that successful people wait unt...
#139 - Thinking Clearly Through Uncertainty 28.05.2026 9:23
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott dives into one of the biggest challenges people face during seasons of uncertainty. How do you think clearly when emotions are loud and the future feels unclear? Building off the response to his previous episode on life pivots, Scott shares the mindset shifts and practical habits he is personally using to process major decisions with intention in...
#138 - From Layoff to Leap of Faith • Melanie Hinton 26.05.2026 41:12
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with Melanie Hinton, co-founder of Elevanti Solutions, for a conversation centered around relationships, strategic problem solving, and building businesses through community. Melanie shares how losing her job during the wave of layoffs in the Washington, D.C. area ultimately became the catalyst for launching her own consultancy alongside her...
#137 - When It’s Time to Pivot 21.05.2026 11:20
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott tackles one of the hardest but most important questions people face in business and life. How do you know when it is time to pivot? While persistence and discipline are often praised as the keys to success, Scott explains that there is a major difference between pushing through a meaningful challenge and staying trapped in something that no longe...
#136 - The Team That Loves Mondays • Andrew Biernat 18.05.2026 52:27
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott and Kelly sit down with Andrew Biernat, consultant, speaker, and author of "The Team That Loves Mondays", for a conversation about workplace culture, employee engagement, and what truly motivates people at work. Andrew shares how his own early career struggles led him to rethink traditional leadership and management approaches. From misalign...
#135 - Brand DNA 14.05.2026 9:32
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott breaks down one of the biggest reasons businesses struggle to generate consistent referrals. Lack of clarity. Most customers like the people they work with and trust the service they receive, but they still struggle to refer them because they cannot clearly explain what makes them different. Scott introduces the idea of “Brand DNA” and explains w...
#134 - Scale & Profit • David Peterson & Alex Shattuck 11.05.2026 49:51
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with David Peterson and Alex Shattuck for a deep conversation about what it actually takes to scale a business without becoming trapped by it. Drawing from their own experiences building multiple high performing agencies, David and Alex break down the hard lessons they learned through failure, burnout, recruiting struggles, and leadership gr...
#133 - The Space Between 07.05.2026 7:49
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott challenges the idea that people are truly running out of time. Instead, he argues that most people are running out of space inside the time they already have. From the moment the day begins, many people immediately jump into reaction mode by checking emails, scrolling social media, and responding to everyone else’s priorities before focusing on t...
#132 - Leigh-Leigh Kossman • From Waiting to Moving Forward 04.05.2026 45:00
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with Leigh-Leigh Kossman for a powerful and personal conversation about navigating seasons of waiting, rediscovering purpose, and activating joy. Leigh-Leigh shares her own journey through a difficult transition when her children left home, forcing her to reevaluate where her identity and fulfillment truly came from. Through faith, reflectio...
#131 - One Conversation Away 30.04.2026 5:46
In this solo episode, Scott shares a powerful takeaway from a recent event that reinforces one of the core principles of growth in both life and business. You are only one conversation away. Reflecting on the connections, introductions, and conversations that happened throughout the week, he breaks down how proximity to the right people can open doors, create opportunities, and ultimately lead to...
#130 - Kristen McGarr • Your Systems Are Costing You Sales 27.04.2026 38:13
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with Kristen McGarr, founder of Adroit Insights, to break down why so many small businesses struggle with sales systems, CRM adoption, and sustainable growth. Kristen shares her experience as a fractional Chief Revenue Officer and explains how aligning marketing, sales, operations, and finance is the key to driving consistent revenue. She ch...
#129 - New Customer Onboarding 23.04.2026 7:43
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott dives into a part of the process that most people either overlook or completely skip—new customer onboarding. We spend so much time focused on marketing, prospecting, and closing the deal, but what happens immediately after someone says yes might be the biggest missed opportunity in business. This episode breaks down why those first few minutes with a...
#128 - Ryan Lang • Connection Closes Deals 20.04.2026 48:12
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with Ryan Lang, CEO of Empire Partners, for a deep dive into what actually drives predictable growth in sales and business. Ryan challenges the common obsession with tactics and instead emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation first. From understanding the true stages of business to mastering relationships and conversations,...
#127 - Race Against Time 16.04.2026 5:13
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott delivers a direct and powerful reminder about the one resource that matters more than anything else. Time. He challenges listeners to think differently about how they spend their days, pointing out that while money can be earned back, time is constantly being traded away with no way to recover it. Whether you are intentional or not, you are build...
#126 - Steve Suggs • The Hidden Cost of a Bad Hire 13.04.2026 51:45
In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott sits down with sales leadership expert Steve Suggs to unpack one of the most overlooked but critical drivers of business success. Hiring the right people. With more than four decades of experience in recruiting and coaching, Steve breaks down why most hiring processes fail and how relying on resumes, gut instinct, or surface level interviews leads to...
#125 - The Stockdale Principle 10.04.2026 7:00
In this solo episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott introduces a powerful mindset shift through the lens of the Stockdale Principle. Drawing from the experiences of Admiral James Stockdale and Viktor Frankl, he challenges the way we think about adversity, time, and hope. The key idea is simple but uncomfortable. You must hold two truths at once. An unshakable belief that you will succeed in the en...
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