Tycoons of Small Biz

Tycoons welcomed Brynn Scarborough, President and CEO of JK Products and Services to the show. Brynn opened our ears up after sharing her path to success. CEO was not something she ventured out to achieve yet it happened and worked out to everyone’s benefit! Brynn’s honesty allows us to relate to similar struggles that entrepreneurs and owners face on a daily basis! Listen in to hear how taking re...

Tycoons welcome Charlie Rick, Founder and Owner of Charlie Rick LLC. From the start of the show during introductions you get a great understanding of why Charlie has been so successful. The number of companies Charlie has proves how driven he is! Charlie’s tough past has influenced his passion towards leadership and mentorship in a business and personal setting. Tune in to hear about the importanc...

Matt Roberts joined the Tycoons and opened up about the rollercoaster of his career and the lessons he’s learned along the way. You can hear the passion in Matt’s story for what he does and the community he supports. Sherrill Manufacturing is positioned as the only true American flatware maker still in business and sells only 100% made in USA products. Matt and his partner, Greg, re-built the flat...

Georgie Marquez joined Tycoons and delivered a structurally sound podcast. It’s obvious after hearing her story and her successes why they are such a sought after Architectural company! Georgie emphasizes the importance of Architects designing safer, healthier spaces. It’s always a great learning lesson hearing what entrepreneurs wish they knew then what they know now.

Tycoons welcomed Sarah Walker, Principal Designer and Founder of Nuance Interior Design Showroom to the show. Sarah’s background and where she was raised is intriguing enough let alone her business ethics and success story! Sarah explains how her business degree and tech saavy skills have led her design company to be so successful! You’ll want to listen in to get helpful hints on how to get your b...

Steven Nisbet, Veteran Entrepreneur, President and Co-Founder of Shields and Stripes shared his traumatic, life altering experiences with guests and explained how his life changed. His background paved the way for his future of helping others and bettering the care for service members. Service members all over the world are risking their lives and deserve the best quality care out there and Steven...

Bryan Clayton, CEO of GreenPal joins Tycoons again for another episode. Bryan’s passion for success is heard loud and clear on today’s episode. You’ll want to grab a pen and paper to jot down all the information Bryan throws at you. Bryan and Austin talk about how revenue takes the spotlight over profitability when owners are wanting to sell their business, but they don’t realize profitability is...

Franco Albarran, Principal Architect at Albarran Architecture + Construction, engages listeners as he starts off the show sharing that he is one of 10 siblings and comes from a family with over 40 grandchildren. Franco comes from a family of Jewelers and was taught a lot about business ownership and leadership. Although he did not continue on as a jeweler like fellow family members, he has continu...

Patrick Lange, Business Broker at Business Modification Group joined Tycoons to talk about his successful career in selling businesses. He specializes in selling HVAC businesses under 10 million. Patrick educates us about the importance of having a niche and not trying to do all and be all, but direct your expertise and skill set into a specific area/industry. Patrick gives us 3 things to consider...

Travis Turner joined Tycoons to talk about the world of real estate investing and how the real upside is in investing in people. Travis comes from a family of entrepreneurs, so he’s always had the desire to be a business owner. Even with the risks involved, he never wanted to wonder “what if” so he found the right team to partner with and created Brick & Loft Realty. In less than two years, th...

Jamie Maldonado, Founder of JAM Design Studio LLC opens up to listeners about her upbringing as a daughter of missionaries and the challenges she overcame at a young age that have proven to be influential in her success. Jamie stands out amongst her competitors with her experience in every aspect of the business. She has done everything from laying tile to working with sheet rock. She knows the in...

Bennett Maxwell of Dirty Dough Cookies joined Tycoons to talk about the down and dirty of the cookie business. Dirty Dough has its own unique process that embraces the imperfect cookie and truly represents the concept that life is messy, but it’s meant to be enjoyed. This message is so important to Bennett that he is starting a non-profit addressing mental health and its importance in our overall...

The Tycoons welcomed fellow veteran podcaster, Tersh Blissett, to the show. The conversation was full of valuable life and business advice. Tersh is an advocate for creating that “wow” factor in customer service which has contributed significantly to his success. He restructured his business model to go from low margin, high volume to high margin, low volume. One of the biggest takeaways was learn...

The Tycoons welcomed Rod Watson, National Director at Aston Rose. Get to know Rod as he opens up about his athletic background and how it paved the path for his success in real estate. His dedication on the court carried through into his career proving to be a layup with luxury real estate. Rod has not only been a successful basketball player, entrepreneur and father, he is also an MVP throughout...

The Tycoons welcomed Chase Birky, CEO of Dark Horse CPAs to the show. After a few existential crises early on in his career, Chase developed the idea of the Dark Horse platform. Chase is breaking the mold of a typical CPA firm and is offering an unparalleled service. The platform allows business owners to focus on building their revenue without being sidetracked by everything not related to client...

The Tycoons welcomed Anthony Weinkopff, Director and Co-Founder of Embrace Tutoring and Educational Services to the show. Anthony is an experienced educator, activist, and entrepreneur, most notably acting as the Director and Co Founder of Embrace Tutoring and Educational Services. Education has come to the forefront and more and more businesses are being started that are geared towards furthering...

The Tycoons welcomed Robert Ancill, CEO of TNI Design, to the show. Robert’s story is a true testament to being adaptable to change. One of his favorite quotes is by Richard Branson, “If someone offers you a job, take it and figure it out later.” He likes the challenge of identifying problems and creating solutions. This has become a part of TNI Design’s business model to evaluate their work and c...

Tycoons welcomes special guest, Tony Nguyen owner of Nandco Construction. Tycoons digs deep into how Nandco Constuction was built and what their focus and mission is as a whole company including the foundation of the employees. Tune in to hear what drove Tony to develop Nandco Construction. Tony is a big supporter of family and has created a great vibe within his company that his employees respect...

The Tycoons welcomed Joe Serrano, CEO and Executive Director of TentMakers Inc, to the show. Joe was an inspirational guest and is working to make a difference in this world. From humble beginnings to joining the Marines, he learned to take an opportunity if it is presented. He credits his time in the Marines to pushing him to find out what he’s made of, changing his life, and providing the confid...

Austin and Landon welcome guest Rick Parrilla owner of Silverado Custom Door & Window. Silverado Custom Door & Window’s specialty is handcrafting custom, oversized, exterior, solid wood doors.  They also provide custom wood windows and the latest in hardware trends.  Working with architects, designers and contractors they achieve the exquisite workmanship and unique design for their projec...

In this episode of Tycoons, Austin and Landon welcome back their 1st show guests, Josh and Joel Zolin, CEO and CFO of Windy City Equipment. As former guests of Tycoons, Josh and Joel reflected on their father and son relationship and how it has impacted their relationship and the company. Tune in to hear Josh and Joel talk about the importance of respect and authenticity and how these two characte...

In this episode of Tycoons, John talks about his experience transitioning from a career in the Air Force, to getting his executive MBA, to acquiring a small business. The leadership training in the military gave him the confidence to get into a business he had no experience in. John knew how to hire the right people with the right experience and let them do their jobs while he provides the top-lev...

In this episode of Tycoons, Todd Delano and Breck Rice joins the show to talk about ServRx, Inc. From taking a drastic pay cut and giving up what they both once knew as “everyday” life, Todd and Breck did what most entrepreneurs do, they sacrificed for success. Meet two very humble guests as they talk about how their niche, behind the scenes business has aided in the care of several worker’s comp...

In this episode of Tycoons, Brad Leavitt joins the show to talk about A Finer Touch Construction (AFT Construction). Brad not only talks about building custom homes, he shares with us the importance of building up your social media platform for your business and explains why that has helped pave the way for his successful business. Tune in to hear Brad explain what Silent Salesmen are and how his...

In this episode of Tycoons, Todd Ludlow joins the show to talk about Chenoa Fund. Todd takes us back to 2006 and helps us visualize how and why the concept of Chenoa Fund came about and the positive impact it has on homeowners today. Austin, Landon and Todd take us behind the scenes of how mortgages work and how the broker firms make their money. Tune in to hear what Todd’s why is and how his back...