Business Owner Freedom
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsBusiness Owner Freedom is a weekly world-wide podcast for leaders seeking excellence. The show is produced by Gray.University, a leading educational community for aspiring leaders. We believe leaders should influence and inspire excellence in business and life for their teams and the next generation of leaders. Podcasts we produce are typically topic based solos. If you want a specific question or topic addressed, then please submit your ideas to [email protected].
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Be An Intentionally Optimistic Leader
November 06, 2020 14:15 - 20 minutes - 23.3 MBIt is always the time to lead your team proactively and with certainty. Be an intentionally optimistic leader. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Join us at Gray.University Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to [email protected]. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on ...
Why Silos Are Bad For Business
October 30, 2020 19:11 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBWhy silos are bad for your business... This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to [email protected]. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leav...
How to Make Your Vision Story Come to Life
October 23, 2020 16:56 - 18 minutes - 21.8 MBHow to make your Vision Story come to life! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to [email protected]. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to...
The One Thing Cash Will Not Solve
October 16, 2020 11:39 - 22 minutes - 25.1 MBCash will not solve this... This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to [email protected]. If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positiv...
Do You Have a Vision Story? It Is Critical You Do.
October 09, 2020 14:44 - 23 minutes - 27.7 MBDo you have a crafted, written Vision Story? This is one of the keys to living the lifestyle you and your family desire. It's also they way to ensure you get pointed to "WHERE" you should be going. This is an affiliate link to the The Big Leap. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book. Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and ...
Do Your Employees Care? with Elizabeth Yarbrough
October 02, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 33.5 MBDo your employees care? Do you know for sure? What are you doing to build a team that cares about your business and your mission as much as you? Listen in to our conversation with Elizabeth to learn how. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Webs...
Commitment Requires Investment
September 25, 2020 15:17 - 20 minutes - 24 MBCommitment requires investment. Without deciding what you are willing to invest, you cannot be fully committed. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can s...
Leaders Admit When They Are Wrong And Take FULL Responsibility
September 04, 2020 15:30 - 18 minutes - 21.8 MBLeaders admit when they are wrong and take FULL responsibility. Without doing this, they erode trust and lose respect. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, y...
More Profits with Rocky Lalvani
August 29, 2020 14:20 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBRocky Lalvani is the Profit Answer Man. He is my go to guy for small business financial wisdom. Listen and enjoy the conversation as he tells us how to increase profits. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If...
You Need A Funnel! with Joel Louis
August 21, 2020 13:52 - 42 minutes - 41.6 MBJoel (pronounced Joe L) Louis is THE funnel master. Listen in to understand what a funnel is and why every business needs one or maybe more than one. If I were starting a business today, and I am starting another soon...more to come on that...this is where I would start. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to ...
Courage In the Presence of Fear
August 14, 2020 16:23 - 18 minutes - 21.3 MBCourage takes place in the presence of fear. Grow a faith larger than fear and move forward through action. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can ...
Are they an Employee or Contractor? with Nance Schick
July 17, 2020 14:44 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBListen and learn about the differences between an employee and an independent contractor. This is very important to get right. Nance does a great job walking us through this seemingly complicated subject. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: ...
Build a Business that Runs Without YOU! with Skylar Lewis
July 10, 2020 18:21 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBIf you want to build a business that runs without YOU, listen to the conversation that Skylar Lewis and I have about his journey. It is textbook. It is literally how we guide you at Business Owner Freedom. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: ...
Think, Speak and Act to Success
July 03, 2020 16:19 - 18 minutes - 21.8 MBHow you think, speak and act is crucial to achieving the success you desire. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gr...
You are One Awkward Conversation Away
June 26, 2020 22:33 - 19 minutes - 22.5 MBYou are one awkward conversation away from solving the issue that is keeping you up at night. Have that conversation today! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggesti...
The Process is the Product
June 19, 2020 14:05 - 15 minutes - 20.1 MBThe Process is the Product. Until you realize this and act on this, you will miss some great advantages in your business. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestio...
Growth Requires Change
June 12, 2020 13:34 - 21 minutes - 22.6 MBGrowth cannot occur without change. if we aren't changing, we aren't growing. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those via email to info@gr...
Leaders Earn Respect
June 06, 2020 15:25 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBA leader should lead in such a way, that even if you don't agree with them, you can respect them. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you can submit those ...
Building Evangelistes for Your Business with Wayne Mullins
June 01, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBListen in to my conversation with Wayne Mullins of Ugly Mug Marketing. We walk through the stages of a business and then how to build evangelists for your business. he teaches us how to differentiate ourselves and our brand. Listen in! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business ...
How Your Business is Like a Cow - no kidding.
May 29, 2020 16:08 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBEpisode 100 is a mixture of 'loves' for me. I love small business and i love my cows :). Listen and understand how you business is like a cow - they are both living entities - and what you need to be focusing on. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Grego...
Business is Like Riding a Bike with Rich Allen
May 22, 2020 19:43 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBRich Allen brings us a clear way to understand the principles of business - the bike. Listen in to the clarity he brings us. You will enjoy this! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or...
Grow Business to Business without Ads with John Nemo
May 06, 2020 16:42 - 59 minutes - 56.3 MBJoin me today in a discussion with John Nemo. He outlines for us the way to grow business to business without ads! This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book Visit us at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory: Website LinkedIn Facebook If you have questions or show subject suggestions, you ...
One of the Best Business Owner Investments with Kari Coody
April 13, 2020 13:35 - 43 minutes - 41.7 MBYour Health is one of the best investments you can make for your business. If you want to invest in something that not only helps you directly, but also adds value to your business, invest in your health. It will give yo the energy and stamina to do what needs to be done, while working on your business. Health starts with mindset. Kari talks with us about how learning, deciding and then taking action is the key to changing your health journey. You can either decide to change, whi...
Survive or Thrive with Gregory Gray
April 07, 2020 17:15 - 22 minutes - 25.1 MBSURVIVE or THRIVE? You have a choice you need to make. It will set you up or knock you backwards. Yes, we all want to survive, however we can't live there long. We were meant to thrive! "Which will you choose?" Gregory Gray If you truly desire to create a new vision now, and THRIVE, join us at https://BusinessOwnerFreedom/VisionStory. It is at no charge for you to go through our course that launches on Friday, April 10th. Join now! If you find value with this episode, please ...
FEAR with Tevis Trower
March 11, 2020 14:49 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBFEAR - are you experiencing anxiety with a pending recession, the coronavirus, business worries, employee troubles, customer concerns, family matters....? We talk about where to begin, which is with our thoughts. We must handle anxiety when it comes our way. We have to step through the fear and take action. "What is it going to take?" Tevis Trower Tevis walks us through how to combat these thoughts. She talks about our baseline fear of survival and how that drives our thoughts. We ha...
Broken Beliefs to Breakthrough with Greg Yates
March 02, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBDo you have beliefs that need to be broken so you can find the breakthrough that you need so you can meet your purpose in life? Listen in to Greg Yates' story to find out how a super 'successful' guy had to be broken to find his true breakthrough. "I needed the business more than the business needed me." Greg Yates Greg had up to 14 companies at one time. He even retired at 37 and contemplated his future. He got busy again and by the world's definition was super successful. "Ever...
It is an Inside Job with Bonnie Kelly
February 24, 2020 20:41 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIt truly is an inside job, isn't it? When we realize this and focus on this, everything can change for the better. We may very well be sabotaging on purpose. "Either you learn enough to where you want to change, or you hurt enough to where you have to change." Align your inner world to the success you want in the outer world. Success in one area doesn't necessarily translate to other areas. We have to take ownership to change these things. If you find value with this episode, ...
One Awkward Conversation Away from a Lasting Legacy with Mark Delaney
February 19, 2020 11:57 - 52 minutes - 46.3 MBLegacy - a word that has different meanings to different people. When you think of your legacy, what does it mean to you? How would you define it? Mark Delaney helps us answer what legacy means and how we can obtain it. Listen to this conversation with open ears and an open mind. The gold Mark hands to us may just change your life as it has mine. He will teach us why we may just be one awkward conversation away from our lasting legacy. If you find value with this episode, please shar...
Self Care is NOT Selfish with Sheila Southerland
February 11, 2020 22:08 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBStress, overwhelm and burnout - they have ruled the lives of many business owners. I for one had to look into the eyes of burnout and face it head on. Man o' man did I learn some important lessons. Listen to my conversation with Sheila Southerland as she takes us on a journey she went on as she reinvented herself. She teaches us how to focus on the right things so we can escape the false belief that 'self care is selfish'. It is not only not selfish but necessary for you, your business ...
Video Persuasion with Rick Cesari
February 04, 2020 20:53 - 43 minutes - 43.5 MBWe hear every day how video is the key to business growth. Video persuasion is the new frontier for each of us in the world of building trust with an audience that wants to buy from us. It is something we cannot ignore. As a matter of fact, we need to master video. Rick Cesari is a direct response video pioneer. He has touched many brands that are household names. In this conversation he teaches us how to grow our video persuasion. I have focused my business strategy in 2020 on video. I...
Ready Set Rank with Darcy Sullivan
January 27, 2020 16:07 - 52 minutes - 50.4 MBDarcy Sullivan is a marketing expert and the President of Propel Marketing and Design. She guides us through the key aspects of what it takes to set up your company's marketing process correctly. I personally can testify to Ready. Set. Rank., her program for doing it yourself. It was a great educational and implementation experience. If you are looking for guidance with your marketing reach out to Darcy and team. To reach Darcy go here. This is an affiliate link to the Business ...
Is Your Business Shatterproof? with Scott Reib
January 21, 2020 01:37 - 40 minutes - 39.6 MBScott Reib is the founder of Next Level Legal Coaching and Senior Attorney at Reib Law. Our conversation will help you answer the question - "Is your business shatterproof?" Scott is an excellent attorney with a legal mind for small business. Listen to his suggestions and recommendations to protect and grow your business. To reach Scott's free offer to you click here. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional in...
Be A Champion with Gary Brackett
January 13, 2020 14:32 - 37 minutes - 35.3 MBGary Brackett is a champion, no question. Listen to us speak about what it takes to be a champion, specifically in business. He overcame amazing odds to become a champion in football and he continues this course as he is becoming a business champion. Gary has a heart of a champion and the determination of a lion. He will continue to succeed in business and life. Follow him as you grow and learn. To reach Gary click here. This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedo...
YouTube Marketing Mastery with Liz Germain
January 07, 2020 13:07 - 47 minutes - 47.9 MBLiz Germain is the go to expert on YouTube. I follow her closely and consider her my YouTube coach. You should listen to her advice in this episode as it is an extraordinary conversation. If you are not using YouTube for your business, you are missing out. At the very least you need to consider it. Listen, take notes and implement! You can reach Liz for more information at LizDoesVideo.com This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book ...
Being Vulnerable to Grow with Sonny Hobbs
December 10, 2019 12:24 - 48 minutes - 47.1 MBSonny Hobbs is the Founder of Culleoka Company, a natural based solutions business. He previously was the Founder and CEO of Cannon Industrial Products, which he recently sold. Learn from him as he takes us through his journey of growing a business. He speaks to us about being vulnerable to grow ourselves and our business. You will learn much from this conversation. Affiliate links for the books we discuss in the episode: How the Mighty Fall, Jim Collins Dig Your Well Before You'r...
The Business Owner Freedom book is ready for you!
December 03, 2019 14:27 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBTransform Your Business to Create the Lifestyle You Desire The Business Owner Freedom book is live on your favorite book sellers now! The book is what we coach business owners through to find freedom with their business and in their lives. This is the amazon affilate link to Business Owner Freedom. Enjoy the free resources that come along with the book. For those that pre-ordered or signed up for the waiting list, you have some bonuses coming to you. More to come about that! Enjoy t...
Customer Orbits with Steve Gordon
December 02, 2019 11:56 - 51 minutes - 48.6 MBSteve Gordon, Founder of The Unstoppable CEO, walks us through customer orbits. Especially for high ticket sales, this episode delivers. Steve brings a clear understanding of how important this is to understand and why this can make a difference in the growth of your business. Reach out to Steve here for his free resources This is an affiliate link to the Business Owner Freedom book: Business Owner Freedom book For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.Busin...
Why Business is like a Teeter-Totter with Brandon Vaughn
November 25, 2019 13:30 - 43 minutes - 43.5 MBBrandon Vaughn, CEO of Automate Grow Sell, talks with us about why business is like a teeter-totter. His experiences in buying, growing and selling businesses is extraordinary. You will thoroughly enjoy the insight he brings to us. If you are a service based business, you especially need to listen in. This is an affiliate link to the book he mentioned on amazon: E-Myth For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be su...
Measure, Execute and Win with Alex Castro
November 15, 2019 17:02 - 57 minutes - 56.7 MBAlex Castro, CEO of M Corp, is an Information Technology and Business Strategy expert. Listen in to learn about measurements, execution and winning! This is an affiliate link to his book on amazon: Measure, Execute, Win For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom...
Are You Moving the Ball in Your Business? with Jennifer Garrett
November 08, 2019 17:01 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBJennifer Garrett is very accomplished with experiences such as being a JAG (Judge Advocate) and a Fortune 100 Executive, as well as being a Boundary-pusher. She teaches us today about how to move the ball in our business. This is an affiliate link to her book on amazon: Move the Ball For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Join the Business...
Human Connection in a Data Driven World with Ric Lindberg
November 01, 2019 14:18 - 55 minutes - 54 MBRic Lindberg is a technical wiz and yet an empathy and connection expert. Those two things don't often come packaged together. Listen to our conversation about how connection and data do actually belong together. For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect with Business Owner Freedom and Gregory...
Stop Listening to the Experts with Tom Libelt
October 25, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 46.3 MBTom Libelt tells us why we shouldn't be listening to the experts with regards to our marketing. Specifically, he means a platform expert. As Tom is an expert of sorts in the industry, he shows us how to choose the right channel for our business. I found this conversation very helpful. For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Join the Business Owner...
Serve by Selling with Andy Paul
October 18, 2019 11:58 - 46 minutes - 45.7 MBWe speak with Andy Paul about how to serve others through selling. We even discuss a movie about selling and a book he recommends. We discuss the BALD Formula and the MICE Formula as well. Listen in and learn how those of us who don't like to sell can actually do so without 'selling'. For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Join the Business ...
Telling Your Story and Finding Your Identity with Derek Champagne
October 11, 2019 15:41 - 45 minutes - 42.9 MBDerek Champagne speaks with us about telling our story and finding our identity. He is a creative guy using his fabulous skills building businesses and nuturing people. We talk about building a legacy and living our real value among other things. We also reference some great books and other resources. Check out the show notes for more information. For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community...
"Owning" is the First Step to Profits with Michelle Williams
October 04, 2019 13:26 - 43 minutes - 43.3 MBMichelle Williams, Founder of Scarlet Thread Consulting and a Profit First Certified Coach, takes us on a journey of how "owning' your business is the first step to profits. "Every choice leads to or away from profitability." - Michelle Williams For additional insights and links about the episode go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. While you are there be sure to join our community. We look forward to getting to know you. Join the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. Connect wit...
The Word of the Day is Action with Kayse Morris
September 27, 2019 19:52 - 41 minutes - 44.3 MBKayse Morris is a former teacher turned entrepreneur. She is lighting up the world with her podcast and insta stories. Listen in as she shares with us some great insights into marketing your business on social media. I said it in the episode, and I'll say it again here... Kayse is a shooting star and we will remember back to when she was in the beginning of her journey, as this episode captures. Learn from her and then go take action! For additional insights and links about the episode g...
The Power of the Why with Shane Walker
September 20, 2019 13:14 - 35 minutes - 34.4 MBShane Walker walks us through some very important points about our businesses, while sharing his journey. Listen in and learn from an entrepreneur who has been through the process of starting and growing businesses many times. We touched on these things and more in the episode: How legacy begets legacy The impact of fear Pursuing Freedom by building a system The challenge of building a tribe Financial disciplines Changing behaviors The Proactive Budget software Id...
The ONE Thing - Episode 73
September 13, 2019 11:17 - 25 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Power of Focus will move your business and life to the next level. In the book The ONE Thing, Gary Keller speaks to finding the one thing you should be working on right now. Listen in to learn how you can benefit from this. The books mentioned: The ONE Thing The Greatest Salesman in the World The Greatest Miracle in the World The notes are in our blog at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. Go here to apply for the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. It will change your bus...
We Remember, Our Freedom
September 11, 2019 14:09 - 15 minutes - 20.1 MBSpecial Episode as 'We Remember'. Let us each use our Freedom to do great work in this world.
Establishing Rapport with Communication by Putting It All Together - Episode 71
September 06, 2019 13:01 - 20 minutes - 25.8 MBCommunication - Part 8 and final episode of a multi episode Masterclass on Communication. You will want to listen in and take action on each of these episodes as we progress. It very well may change your business and change your life! The notes are in our blog at www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com. Go here to apply for the Business Owner Freedom Mastermind. It will change your business and life. Get out of isolation and join now! Connect with Business Owner Freedom: Website Link...