Success Elevated Podcast

Its been a while! We have had some super interesting episodes lately, and Hayden wanted to make sure we recapped some of our favorite moments from the last few months.  These insights are just the tip of the iceberg, so go check out the full episodes if you hear something that sparks interest in you! Listen now!! https://youtu.be/apZh5k10Bfk Subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform...

Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the world of video marketing with our in-house videographer, Tanner Simpson! Gain valuable insights as we explore the art of visual storytelling and the crucial role video can play in driving digital marketing success and discover the secrets behind crafting compelling video content, harnessing the power of visuals, and leveraging the latest tec...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Jake Johnson, a local business owner from Blackfoot Idaho, who found entrepreneurial success. Growing up on a farm alongside his brother Michael Johnson, a close friend of ours here on the podcast, Jake shares his firsthand experiences of the rural lifestyle and the invaluable lessons he learned from farming. In our interview, Jake takes us thr...

We are thrilled to have a special guest, Dan Cassara, the CEO and Founder of the CORE Group, joining us! This week we are diving right into the transformative power of businesses that genuinely care about their teams and customers. Dan Cassara is a visionary entrepreneur who has pioneered a business model centered around creating communities with real, meaningful relationships. As the CEO of the C...

In this thought-provoking series of episodes, we've really explored mental health, shedding light on its prevalence and the profound impact it has on our day to day lives.  As we wrap up the month of May, it's time to dive into the big question that lingers in our minds: Now what? What do we actually do next? Today we join in a conversation with our returning guest, Ashton Holbrook. We d...

In this week's episode, we dive into the critical topic of mental health in the workplace with a special guest, Marcie Richardson who is a Director of HR. Join us as we explore strategies for creating a positive work culture that empowers employees, promotes their well-being, and maximizes productivity! Marcie sheds light on the importance of fostering an environment where individuals feel co...

In the second episode of our podcast series on mental health, Ashton joins us again as we take a deeper look into the profound impact of mental health on company culture and the dynamic between employers and employees! Considering that we spend approximately one-third of our lives at work, it becomes crucial for employers to foster a positive and fulfilling company culture to build teams of qualit...

In the first part of our multi-part series on mental health, we sit down with our friend Ashton Holbrook, a social worker and clinician with over 10 years of experience in the field! We get to take a little peek into his background and expertise with discussing some of his training and certifications in counseling interventions and therapy, as well as his work in non-violent crisis intervention. W...

Join us on the Success Elevated Podcast as we explore the world of restoration industry and discover the inspiring stories of people and businesses that are making a difference!  In this episode, we talk to Tommy Hoopsick, a successful franchise owner of DUCTZ, who shares his journey of starting his first business at 19. Tommy has grown his business into two locations that generate about 1 million...

This week we sat down with THE Tom Gissler - the President of Restoration 1! We got a chance to discuss his vision for creating a business that goes beyond providing restoration services - and talk more about his goals to make a difference in communities across the country.  Tom has a passion for helping people, and you can see it in his journey as he talks about his years of experience in the ser...

In today's episode we are joined by our friend Chuck Violand, who is the Principal at Violand Management! Chuck has a wealth of experience in owning and growing successful businesses, and has since become an expert in business consulting. We got to hear a little bit of his journey to becoming a consultant and then growing Violand Management Associates into what it is today, before diving into...

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Nate Hearne - an accomplished leader, coach, and motivational speaker.  Dr. Nathanial "Coach" Hearne had a career as an educator and was an assistant coach at Permian High School - the subject of the bestselling book Friday Night Lights -  in the late 1980s. Dr. Hearne shared his inspiring journey of overcoming struggles earl...

This week we are excited to introduce our very own digital marketing on-demand training program, SOS Navigator! “SOS Navigator” is an on-demand training course for individuals or businesses that are seeking to improve their digital marketing understanding. It includes resources for ALL styles of learning, practical knowledge, and tools to help provide solutions for service based companies that are...

In this episode we sit down with Peter Lyons, the Co-Founder of the Restoration Golf League, a networking organization for individuals in and around the restoration industry! The RGL was originally started by a smaller number of people in California. It has now grown to include 12 leagues across the country and is still expanding!  Networking is CRUCIAL in today’s business world, by building relat...

Have you ever heard someone say something like ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’? There is a lot of truth behind that statement in the hunt for success, whether it be on a personal or a business level! To find success, you have to have a well-thought-out plan. Without a plan, it’s hard to set goals and track progress. And if you don’t have a way to do either of those, it becomes really hard to...

We are so excited to be able to reflect on the journey of The Success Elevated Podcast over the past year and celebrate the successes and achievements that have been accomplished! The One-Year Anniversary of a podcast is a significant milestone that represents countless hours of hard work, dedication, learning, and creativity.  Over the past year, the Success Elevated Podcast has grown and evolved...

It is more important than ever to prioritize customer care when making sales. On today’s episode we are joined by Eddie Green the National Director of Training & Sales at All Dry Services, as we explore how a customer-centric approach can help businesses achieve success. By taking the time to understand/empathize with your customers' needs, focusing on building strong relationships, and p...

Building relationships is important when you own and operate a business. But building GOOD relationships is even MORE important! Josh Ehmke with One Claim Solution joins us this week and talks about how his company works with restoration contractors and insurance adjusters and how managing relationships is beneficial for all parties involved!  When you take the time to build trust and be genuine w...

One of the best ways you can create a learning environment in a successful business is to monitor, measure, and pivot!!  Why is it so important to care about all the different numbers? Knowing your numbers helps determine what works/is right for you and your business - how else can you measure success if you don’t actually measure anything?? In order to make adjustments and find growth you must fi...

You DO NOT want to miss out on this opportunity. This week is a little bit different on the podcast! We brought in some good friends, Eric Sprague, Larry Wilberton, Derek Preece, and Katie Harris to talk about an upcoming bootcamp SPECIFICALLY for RESTORATION owners!!  On February 22-24 there will be a conference in Houston, Texas hosted by The Howard Partridge Inner Circle. Sign up today to UP YO...

Do you know how to build to sell? You should build your business up in a way that allows for you to be able to sell later on… Why? Because that is how you can truly understand the REAL value of what your business can actually be! JT Kraii is the CEO and founder of Exit Strategies 360. He has been a broker and consultant for 20+ years and has over 25+ years of entrepreneurial ventures including fiv...

Life is constantly changing, and nothing ever seems to slow down. Today we get some insight from Michael Tominaga the VP of Digital Marketing at Get Found First, on his journey to where he is today. Sometimes life can throw you curveballs, but depending on your approach who knows what kind of impact they can have on your life. It is important to be flexible and teachable, because you can always be...

Does your website convert viewers into buyers? What makes a website ACTUALLY convert? Today we talk about some of the things that make a website perform well so it can make you money. A website is such a huge part of a business’ marketing - it is the foundation of your digital marketing strategy! If a website is such a vital part of your marketing, what should your website look like/do?  Listen no...

Get comfortable being uncomfortable, because today we are tackling the topic of setting BIG goals! In 1950 Dwight Eisenhower once said something along the lines of, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.”  Do you spend time to plan and prepare your goals for the new ‘battles’ you might be looking to win each year?? This week we welcome b...

If there is one tip we could give business owners who rely on phone calls to help bring in customers it would be this: IMPLEMENT A CALL SCRIPT FOR YOUR TEAM! Have you ever heard of a ‘Call Script’? A call script is a written script that is written with aids to help your employee when they are on a phone call. Having these can be extremely beneficial to help train your team in the art of answering...