Epic Entrepreneurs
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWelcome to Epic Entrepreneurs! What does it take to build a real and thriving business in today’s world? As entrepreneurs and business owners, we went into business to have more freedom of time and money. Yet, the path of growing a business isn’t always filled with sunshine and rainbows. In this chart-topping show, host Bill Gilliland; author of the best-selling book “The Coach Approach” leverages his decades of experience coaching proven entrepreneurs to make more money, grow the right teams, and find the freedom of EPIC Entrepreneurship.
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Leadership Potential with Brad Sugars
April 23, 2024 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBBill Gilliland, the host of the Epic Entrepreneurs podcast, welcomes Brad Sugars, a visionary entrepreneur and founder of one of the world's largest business coaching companies. In this engaging and informative episode, Bill delves into Brad's entrepreneurial mindset, exploring his journey from youth to building a global empire in business coaching. Brad begins by defining what an entrepreneur is: someone who turns an idea into a profitable organization. He shares his own journey, recallin...
Sales With Mike Bosworth
April 16, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, Bill Gilliland interviews Mike Bosworth, a seasoned sales trainer and founder of Story Seekers. Mike shares his journey from reluctant beginnings in sales at Xerox in the 1970s to becoming a leading influence in sales training and engagement strategies through storytelling. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and genuine emotional connections with customers to drive business success. After his experience at Xerox, Mike founded Solutions and ...
From Corporate to Entrepreneur with Heather Moreland
April 09, 2024 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBJoin host Bill Gilliland in this insightful episode featuring Heather Moreland, founder of Lakeside Accounting, as they discuss Heather's journey into entrepreneurship and her mission to provide financial clarity for small businesses. Heather shares her background, starting from her accounting studies at Covenant College to her corporate career at Southern Champion Tray, where she discovered her passion for accounting and leadership. Heather delves into the pivotal moment when she was diagn...
Innovation with Steve DiGiovanni
April 03, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWelcome to Epic Entrepreneurs, brought to you by Action Coach Growth Partners. I'm your host, Bill Gilliland. In this podcast, we delve into the world of entrepreneurship, offering listeners real stories from real entrepreneurs that will inspire and guide you on your own entrepreneurial journey. Each episode provides valuable business tips aimed at helping you scale up faster, along with practical coaching advice to help you achieve real-world results and become the best entrepreneur you can...
Business Growth With Louise Bijesse
April 01, 2024 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to Epic Entrepreneurs, the podcast where we delve deep into the journeys of remarkable entrepreneurs who have charted their own paths to success. I'm your host, Bill Gilliland, and today we have a special guest, Louise Bijesse, founder of Up Talent Consulting and Up Talent Search, based in Fairview, North Carolina. Louise shares her inspiring story, from her beginnings as a chef to her transition into HR and talent acquisition. With over 25 years of experience in the industry. Thro...
Cementing Client Trust with On-Time Excellence in Construction
February 19, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes - 6.26 MBEver felt like the building industry could use a serious boost in customer service standards? We've got the blueprint for success, and it's all about trust and punctuality. This week on Epic Entrepreneurs, we delve into the concrete strategies that contractors and subcontractors can employ to stand out in a crowded market. It's not just about wearing the right clothes or showing up on time – it's a comprehensive approach to professionalism that can make or break your business. And the best p...
Crafting the Ultimate Team: The Secret to Hiring for Entrepreneurial Success
February 12, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.89 MBDiscover the transformative power of meticulous hiring to unlock the freedom and flexibility you've been dreaming of as a business owner. This week's conversation is all about ditching the lazy approach to recruitment, sparked by my own eye-opening adventure in seeking a marketing manager. Through my experience, we'll dissect the crucial steps to attract stellar candidates and why the common "post-and-pray" method falls short. We'll navigate the art of marketing your open positions, handling...
Revolutionizing Marketing: Earning Trust in a Minimal Contact World
February 05, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MBUnlock the secret to marketing that doesn't just reach people, but resonates with them. This week on Epic Entrepreneurs, we're cutting to the chase with some hard truths about why your marketing might be falling flat and how to inject it with the dynamism it desperately needs. Prepare for a paradigm shift as we confront the modern consumer's preference for minimal human contact and dissect the evolving 'seven touches' theory that's now become a game of 28 touches—or an immersive six hours of...
Thrive by Caring Deeply in Sales and Business Interactions
January 29, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBUnlock the secret to business relationships that not only last but thrive—discover why Theodore Roosevelt's wisdom holds the key to winning hearts in the corporate world. This episode peels back the layers of what it means to truly care about your clients and customers, a quality that speaks volumes beyond any product pitch or sales strategy. We're not just highlighting how to be more than order takers or product pushers; we're championing the change to become professional problem solvers. ...
The Happiness Compass: Steering Toward Joy in Entrepreneurship
January 22, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.8 MBCan happiness be a constant companion in our entrepreneurial voyage? This week's 'Always Be Happy' episode challenges the notion with a blend of wisdom from Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" and actionable advice to light up your days. We dissect the 80/20 rule of happiness, revealing that while life's waves may rock our boat, setting sail towards contentment 80% of the time is a voyage worth taking. I share stirring anecdotes and Dale Carnegie's insights that intertwine the dance of ...
The Art of Memorable Gifting: Strengthening Bonds in Business & Beyond
January 08, 2024 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MBEver received a business gift that genuinely made you feel valued? That's the power of thoughtful gifting we're unpacking on this week's Epic Entrepreneurs. We take you through an array of personal tales highlighting the ripple effect of well-chosen corporate gifts, from the practicality of a branded flashlight that saved me in a pinch, to a cunning puzzle that left me scratching my head but smiling. It's more than just swag—it's about cementing relationships, expressing genuine gratitude, a...
The Path to Greatness: Discipline's Role in Entrepreneurship
December 04, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBDo you ever wonder why the most successful people are often the most disciplined? Hold that thought because in this week's episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, we're dissecting discipline - the one attribute that distinguishes the good from the great, the mediocre from the epic. Get set to unravel the two types of discipline: external discipline, think parents, bosses, or coaches, and the often more challenging, self-discipline. We bring you the wisdom of Coach John Wooden of the UCLA Bruins, wh...
1% Better Everyday: A New Paradigm for Success in Business
November 20, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBImagine being 1% better every day. Sounds simple, right? Well, on this week's episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, we explore the extraordinary power of making small, manageable steps toward your larger goals. Taking inspiration from Matthew McConaughey's desire to meet the person he becomes in 10 years, we dive into how we grossly underestimate what we can achieve in a decade. Using James Clear's 'Atomic Habits' as our guide, we delve into the phenomenal transformation of the British cycling tea...
Mastering the Art of Asking: Transforming Your Business & Life
November 14, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.29 MBDo you want to do more with your life and business? If so, start by becoming different! I share some powerful insights from my time working with Joe, a successful salesperson who mastered the art of asking. We will unpack the different types of questioning, including asking for information, for help, for what's next, and for directions. Most importantly, we delve into the importance of asking for the sale and for referrals. Remember the golden rule, “ask and you shall receive”. As we move ...
Turning Dreams into Reality: Stacy Fields' Entrepreneurial Journey from Raspberry Farm to Bakery
October 23, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBHave you dreamt of stepping away from the humdrum of corporate life and delving into entrepreneurial ventures of your own? Well, our guest today, Stacy Fields, did just that. With her family, she embarked on a journey of transforming a raspberry farm in Fletcher, North Carolina into a successful business venture, despite having no prior farming experience. Stacy's story is a masterclass in the power of hard work, research, and understanding the industry and its customer base. Her insights on...
Navigating the Business Landscape w? Holly Fisher: From Journalism to Marketing Entrepreneurship
October 16, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJoin us on our exciting journey with Holly Fisher, the creative mind behind Fisher Creative Marketing, as we unravel her inspiring transition from journalism to marketing. This enlightening episode is an opportunity to gain insights from Holly's entrepreneurial experience and learn valuable lessons about setting up a business, like understanding when to expand and how to price services effectively. Switching gears, the conversation delves deeper into our own entrepreneurial journey. We shar...
Discover Hometown Magazine w/ Annamarie Jakubielsk
October 09, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBConnecting businesses and the locals they serve. First delivered in August 2005, DISCOVER HOMETOWN Magazine is published quarterly by Annamarie Jakubielski and is part of a family-owned business located in beautiful Western North Carolina. Over the years, DISCOVER HOMETOWN has grown to be the local savings and information resource guide everyone looks forward to receiving and using to save money, spot a deal, and discover a new business. We publish DISCOVER HOMETOWN Magazine because we e...
Guest: Jason Berry, Premier Business Coach
October 09, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJason purchased an outdoor retail business in 2005 that was founded in 1971. He spent the next eleven years wearing various hats, from marketing to operations to inventory control and process improvement. Over his career in retail, he grew the business from $750k to $2m in sales and the team from 12 to 24. During this time, he volunteered as a business mentor and guide at Appalachian State University and with the NC Small Business Technology and Development Center. His practical small busine...
Guest: Don Rongstad MOVE Asheville Reality
September 25, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBDon owns his firm MOVE Asheville Realty and has consistently been one of the top-producing Realtors in WNC year after year. He prides himself on honesty and integrity by using his passionate and heartfelt drive to serve his clients' best interests. He implements creative ideas using niche marketing to get his client's properties sold for the highest and best as quickly as possible. With buyer clients, he is dedicated, knowledgeable, and committed to finding the perfect fit for his clients. H...
Guest: Rick Elmore of Simply Noted - NFL to Innovator
September 18, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBSimply Noted has always been about building relationships through meaningful communication. Handwritten notes showcase a personal touch and make you stand out against competitors. Perfection should be at the top spot. At 25, I found myself in an unexpected position and didn’t know what my next step was going to be when I retired from my professional football career. But I have an ambitious drive that translated perfectly to sales and I also went back to school to study business. It was duri...
G.A.M.E. P.L.A.N. - Learn How To Become A Leader and A Boss w/ Brittany Bettini
September 11, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBBrittany Bettini is an award-winning entrepreneur, writer, and philanthropist from Asheville, North Carolina. She is the founder and CEO of I Need A VA, Bettini Financial, and Bettini Business Academy. Over the last six years, Brittany has been the On-Site Chief Of Operations for her family's company, Clean Streak Incorporated. Her multiple businesses have been nominated for and received numerous awards, including four consecutive Henderson County NC Chamber of Commerce's highest growth awar...
Dan Poeta of Horizon Heat and Air - From A Team of 4 to 65
August 28, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBAfter high school, served in the USAF 1989-1993, Honorable discharge. Electrical apprentice in 1993 in New Mexico, relocated to Texas in 1994. Married Katrina in 1994, and we have a daughter and a son. We moved to NC in 1997, Katrina is a teacher and I earned my NC Electrical Contractors license. Fast forward to 2010, when I became licensed in HVAC. That same year, we started Horizon with four people. Today we employ roughly 65 people and serve WNC and the Upstate of SC. http://horizonhea...
Michael Manes of Blue Spiral Gallery - Art is a Hustle
August 21, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBMichael Manes is the director and co-owner of Blue Spiral 1 Gallery (Asheville, NC) - one of the Southeast’s most established galleries of contemporary fine art and craft. Michael earned his BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design and started his career in Ohio at the Columbus Museum of Art, moving on to the exhibitions departments at the Akron Art Museum and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Before turning back to curating, he was artist-in-residence at a private school in Cleveland, tea...
Keeping Eyes Wide Open for New Opportunities w/ Warren Restoration
August 14, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe Warren Restoration Team Husband and wife owners, Josh and Toni Warren do whatever is necessary to provide the highest-quality service possible. When you suffer property damage — from a fire to a flood from a broken water pipe while you’re out of town — that trauma alone is difficult enough. Dealing with multiple contractors, insurance companies and even emergency responders makes your situation even more difficult. Josh, Toni, and their team understand. Rather than rely on the demoliti...
Brian & Cheryl Stuller of Stuller Power Solutions
August 07, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBBrian and Cheryl Stuller started Stuller Power Solutions as an Electrical Contracting business in 2000. They began with Brian doing small electrical jobs out of his personal truck, and Cheryl managing the monetary side. Finally, after much effort and many long days, Brian won the bid to wire an entire house. The couple hired their first employee, Artur, that same year. Artur was with them until his passing from cancer in 2019. His skill and loyalty helped make Stuller Power Solutions the suc...
Lesson: What’s Your Pricing Strategy?
June 12, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MBLesson: What’s Your Pricing Strategy? Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Feature: How Reading Turns Into Leading? w/ Vikrant Shaurya
June 05, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBVikrant Shaurya is the Founder & CEO of Authors On Mission (formerly BestsellingBook.com). He has transformed his life by making his own bestselling book, dedicating his time to helping entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders in producing their own bestselling book to generate high-quality leads, attract high-value clients, and skyrocket their authority. http://authorsonmission.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikrantshaurya/ Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to B...
Lesson: What's the Role of a CEO?
May 23, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBLesson: What's the Role of a CEO? Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: How to Select a Business Coach?
May 16, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBLesson: How to Select a Business Coach? Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: Questions? - Part 2
May 08, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBLesson: Questions? - Part 2 Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: Questions? - Part 1
May 01, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBLesson: Questions? - Part 1 Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: Training 101
April 24, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MBLesson: Training 101 Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: How Easy Is Your Process?
April 17, 2023 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MBLESSON: How Easy Is Your Process? Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: What's Your PIP?
April 10, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MBLesson: What's Your PIP? Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: Are You Firing on All 16 Cylinders?
April 03, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBLesson: Are You Firing on All 16 Cylinders? Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement
March 27, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBLesson: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: Every Kid Should Hear This
March 20, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBLesson: Every Kid Should Hear This Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: Onboarding 101
March 13, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.31 MBMembership GrowthCLUB and 90-Day Planning Session Tue, March 14, 2023, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT Hi-Wire Brewing 2 Huntsman Place Asheville, NC 28803 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membership-growthclub-and-90-day-planning-session-march-tickets-516824324467 Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: Recruiting vs Hiring
March 06, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.23 MBMembership GrowthCLUB and 90-Day Planning Session Tue, March 14, 2023, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT Hi-Wire Brewing 2 Huntsman Place Asheville, NC 28803 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membership-growthclub-and-90-day-planning-session-march-tickets-516824324467 Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: Vacation Planning vs Business Planning
February 27, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBMembership GrowthCLUB and 90-Day Planning Session Tue, March 14, 2023, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT Hi-Wire Brewing 2 Huntsman Place Asheville, NC 28803 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/membership-growthclub-and-90-day-planning-session-march-tickets-516824324467 Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Feature: Ryan Marshall eXp Realty & Host of The Real Deal on BizRadio.US
February 20, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBRyan was born in middle GA and moved around the Southeast before settling in Asheville, NC 20 years ago. A proud father of three, Ryan enjoyed success in the hospitality industry and as a bar owner in his early 30’s. He then moved into executive recruiting and sales coaching before starting his real estate career. His experience has led him to have a true service mentality with a belief that bringing value to clients and colleagues gives one the ability to leverage collaboration with others ...
Guest: Barbara Bothe, Entrepreneurial Talent Scout w/ ActionCOACH
February 13, 2023 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBComing from a 28-year career in healthcare management Barbara Bothe joined the team at ActionCOACH Business Growth Partners. As an Entrepreneurial Talent Scout Barbara combines her outgoing personality and her generally curious nature to be out in the community meeting with business owners and learning about their businesses. She says "I have the best job in the world! Meeting people.” Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be s...
Guests: Autumn King-Austin & Heather Hill-Pavone, Owners of "To the Brim Refill Store"
February 06, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBBoth Autumn and Heather grew up in small towns in separate parts of North Carolina. Though their paths would not cross until several years later, both moved to the mountains in 1998. Both attended and received their degrees from Western Carolina University (although there at different times). The two have worked a collective 39 years serving the children and families of Buncombe County. To the Brim definitely helps to illustrate the importance of doing one’s part in their community to mak...
A funny thing happened on the way to a Mission Statement...
January 30, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBA funny thing happened on the way to a Mission Statement... Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: 7 ways to shorten your sales cycle
January 23, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBLesson: 7 ways to shorten your sales cycle Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Guest: Shari Braendel of Style By Color
January 16, 2023 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThe Visionary of Style by Color, Shari Braendel inspires women to new levels of confidence through her online digital products, style programs and You Tube Channel, Style Tips with Shari. Author of Help Me, Jesus, I Have Nothing to Wear, she is the creator of the Color Code System, and the Closet Outfit Planner. She is also the founder of the Christian Image Consultant Academy and Color Code Academy where she trains women as stylists and color consultants. Shari has been featured on ABC Ne...
Guest: Doug Peery of Mills River Mechanical
January 09, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDoug Peery is the owner and operator at Mills River Mechanical in Western North Carolina, and is our guest today. Doug has a passion for customer service, the mechanics of project management and the satisfaction of seeing projects through in the HVAC industry. Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Coaching Guest: Kerri Ryan of Kryan Out Loud
January 02, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBKerri Ryan has built a lengthy career focused on marketing strategies and lead generation, having spent the last decade working for global enterprises. She's left corporate life to strike out on her own as a consultant for SMB companies that are ready to scale up and need the extra guidance. Understanding the audience, knowing where to find them, and speaking their language is her expertise, as well as marketing team structure and development. Connect at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kryanout...
Lesson: "The Coach Approach"
December 19, 2022 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBLesson: "The Coach Approach" Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.
Lesson: Problem Solving 101
December 12, 2022 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MBLesson: Problem Solving 101 Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be... Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.