The Business, Brains & BS Podcast

What does it take to bounce back when everything in your life and business completely falls apart? In this episode of the Business Brains & B.S. Podcast, hosts Greg and Eric sit down with Chris Pudewa, owner of Resilient Training, to discuss his wildest entrepreneurial setbacks and the raw truth about what it takes to build a successful wellness facility.

Starting a business means becoming a dozen different specialists overnight — and most owners drown trying. In Episode 34 of Business Brains & B.S ., Greg and Eric break down how to actually run the thing: why you don't own a [insert-your-trade] business, you own a sales & marketing business; building the right foundation before you chase clients; protecting your time so you stop doing $10/...

In this episode of Business Brains and B.S . , hosts Greg and Eric dive into the messy reality of business ownership and the art of making decisions on the fly. From navigating moments of leadership paralysis to implementing a strict "A, B, C, D" client rating system, they break down how to filter out the bad clients draining your resources and focus on the ones that actually help your business gr...

The fastest way to grow isn't working harder — it's finding the right people to learn from, and becoming that person for others. In this episode of Business Brains & B.S. , Greg and Eric break down how to scale your expertise beyond the hours you can personally work. Greg shares how he's expanding his practice past one-on-one client work into continuing education and consulting for other profe...

The Choke Point Clause: Why Your Business Can't Grow Without You! Are you accidentally suffocating your own business? Many entrepreneurs sabotage their scaling process by skipping one vital role: moving from "doer" to "owner" without ever learning how to be a manager. In this episode of the Business Brains and BS podcast, Eric and Greg unpack how failing to transition effectively turns the busines...

Are you trapped inside your own business? Many founders make the mistake of trying to jump straight from being a "doer" to an "owner" while skipping the critical role of becoming a manager. In this episode, Eric and Greg uncover how failing to establish systems, processes, and proper training turns business owners into the ultimate bottleneck for their own companies. Greg shares his personal journ...

Are your thoughts about money actually holding your business back? In this episode of the Business Brains and BS podcast, Eric and Greg dive deep into the psychology of wealth and reveal how common phrases like "money is the root of all evil" create a scarcity mindset that caps your success. From redefining money as a tool for freedom to mastering the art of charging what you are actually worth, E...

Are you a small business owner looking to scale your operations, build a rock-solid team, and keep your doors thriving year after year? In this episode of the Business Brains and BS podcast, we are joined by Dr. Travis Ring from Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic. Dr. Ring shares his incredible 16-year journey from a student-athlete straight into launching his own practice. He pulls back the curtain on...

Are you struggling to stand out in a crowded market? In this episode of the Business Brains and BS podcast, we reveal the secrets to identifying and leveraging your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). We explore the power of customer feedback, the importance of being specific about your strengths, and how creating a compelling guarantee can make you the obvious choice for your target clientele. From...

How to Stop the Silos: Secrets to Better Business Communication Are you tired of miscommunication and friction between you and your employees? Discover the secrets to building a more cohesive and productive team through effective communication! In this episode of the Business Brains and BS podcast, we dive into the common challenges business owners face when communicating with their employees and...

Is your business stuck at a plateau, or are you ready to actually SCALE? 📈 In this episode, we sit down with digital marketing mastermind and franchise growth expert Andy Cheatham . Andy has spent years in the trenches, deconstructing what actually makes a business grow and turning it into a repeatable science. Today, he’s pulling back the curtain on the "Lead Science" framework—the exact system...

Is your job safe from the AI revolution? 🧐 In this episode of the Business Brains and BS Podcast , we sit down with Carl Novara , founder of CNCS Direct , to demystify the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. Carl has spent 20 years navigating the business landscape, and he’s now at the forefront of the AI shift, developing "Agentic AI" that functions like a digital employee. We div...

Have you ever had that "Oh dear God, what have I done?" moment after starting your business? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Business Brains & BS Podcast , Greg and Eric dive deep into the emotional and strategic "wall" every entrepreneur hits after the honeymoon phase fades. They break down the DGLPA framework (Dream, Goal, Learn, Plan, Act) to help you move from paralyzed panic to p...

Are you a high-performing business professional who has mastered the boardroom but is struggling in the weight room? In this episode of the Business, Brains & BS Podcast , we sit down with Stephen Lindsay , owner of Legacy Fitness Solutions , to deconstruct the exact fitness and wellness blueprints used by elite entrepreneurs to stay sharp, fit, and energized. We dive deep into the power of ha...

Ever feel like your business is a rollercoaster that only goes down? In this episode of Business, Brains & BS , co-hosts Erick Knam and Greg Sutmiller get raw about the 4:30 AM anxiety walks and the "financial sustainability" walls that every entrepreneur eventually hits. Drawing from the wisdom of Calvin Coolidge and the obsession of Michael Jordan, Erick and Greg break down why talent and ge...

In this episode of the Business, Brains & BS Podcast , hosts Eric Knam and Greg Sutmiller dive deep into the gut-wrenching realization many entrepreneurs face after the initial excitement of starting a business wears off: "Oh dear God, what have I done?" They explore the psychological transition from the optimistic "honeymoon phase" to hitting "the wall"—that paralyzing moment of fear, self-do...

In Episode 19 of the Business, Brains & BS Podcast , hosts Eric Knam and Greg Sutmiller talk shop with Dani Myers , the CEO and Lead Strategist of Myers Marketing Management . Dani pulls back the curtain on what it’s actually like to run an agency while staying true to your roots as a "girl from Ohio" who did everything in the "wrong" order. From selling cars and time-shares to managing a full...

Are you stuck in the "do the work, get paid once" cycle? It’s time to master Leverage —the ultimate business hack for doing the work once and getting paid forever. In this episode of Business Brains & BS , Eric and Greg break down the "Divide to Multiply" strategy that allowed Greg to grow his therapy practice from a solo operation to a thriving team of 17. Learn how to stop doing "employee wo...

In this episode of the Business Brains & BS Podcast , we sit down with Erin Renfrow , the founder of EKA/Renfrow Construction. Erin didn't start with a fancy office or a corporate manual—he started by selling roofs as a 1099 contractor. Today, he manages a multi-faceted construction firm, but the journey from "guy with a truck" to "CEO with a copy machine" was anything but smooth. In this epis...

Stop treating your software like a traditional business. In Episode 16 of BB&BS, we break down the fundamental shift you need to make to succeed in the SaaS world. Are you trying to apply "old school" business logic to a digital product? It might be the very thing holding you back. This week, we dive into the core differences between a standard business model and a Software as a Service (SaaS)...

Being a business owner can be a lonely journey, but it doesn’t have to be. In Episode 15 of the Business, Brains & BS Podcast , Greg and Eric dive deep into the essential role that support systems play in professional and personal success. From late-night kitchen table strategy sessions with a spouse to the "Golden Age" of digital mentorship, we explore how to find the right people to help you...

In this episode of the Business Brains & BS Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Witten , founder of Family Tree Roofing , to discuss his journey from pitching in college to building a powerhouse roofing company in Tulsa. Brandon shares his unique "boots on the ground" perspective on what it takes to survive and thrive in the trades. We dive deep into: The Transition to Ownership: Moving from a t...

How do you transition from being a high-level CFO in the private sector to leading a state agency with 600 employees? In this episode of Business, Brains & BS , we sit down with Doug Linehan , the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Doug shares his incredible journey from international accounting and Fortune 500 finance roles in Omaha to a "retirement" that was cut short by a ca...

In this episode of the Business Brains & BS Podcast , hosts Eric and Greg (founder of Evolution Mental Health Services) dive deep into the mechanics of setting and achieving goals . Whether you are a solo entrepreneur or managing a growing team, understanding the difference between "Will Power" and "Want Power" is the key to sustainable success. We discuss the SMART goal framework , the import...

In this episode of the Business Brains and BS podcast, we dive deep into the silent performance killer: The Ego . Join us as we explore why getting too personally attached to your business processes can cloud your judgment and hinder growth. We discuss the famous "Godfather" philosophy—"It's not personal, it's strictly business"—and why, in reality, every business decision carries a personal weigh...