Epic Entrepreneurs
171 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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58 | How To Deal With Difficult Customers
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBIn today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill provides insight on how to deal with difficult customers. You’ll discover the four kinds of customers every entrepreneur has. You’ll learn how to navigate between letting go of some customers or keeping them. You’ll discover how to get difficult customers to stop engaging with your business voluntarily without you having to find ways to get rid of them. Join Bill for this eye-opening discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn ...
57 | What Are Your Customers Really Buying?
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MBIn today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill Gilliland offers insight into why your customers are buying from you. You’ll discover why oftentimes, what you think your customers are buying vs. what they believe they are buying are two different things and why you can't afford to ignore this. You'll discover why it's crucial to figure out what emotions your product/service evokes in your clients. Join Bill for this eye-opening discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this ...
56 | Why We All Need a Coach
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.59 MBIn today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill delves into coaching, what scares people from having a coach and concrete reasons that will make you reconsider if you didn't have one. You'll learn all the different reasons that make most people reluctant towards having a coach. You'll discover what it really means when you say no to coaching. You'll learn why everyone needs a coach and the value of having a coach for your life and business. Join Bill for this eye-opening discu...
55 | Matt Mittan | The Power of Leveraging Technology
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill chats with Matt Mitan, owner of Biz Radio /Buzz Radio Asheville, long-time broadcaster, writer and musician. You'll discover Matt's career path, from serving in the military to hosting top-ranking radio shows You'll learn how Biz Radio & Buzz Radio are helping local small business owners and artists in Asheville bounce back from the effects of the pandemic. You'll learn about the different businesses Matt owns and how he's been able ...
54 | Forward-Focused Reflection
December 22, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.08 MBIn this week’s episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, Bill shares a profound exercise that will turn 2022 into one of your best years yet. You’ll discover how this simple exercise known as Forward Focussed Reflection can make an immense difference in your business as well as your personal life. You’ll learn a step-by-step process for carrying out the exercise. You’ll discover what you can do when you have a project that has remained pending for a long time. Enjoy! What You’ll Le...
53 | Jess Averette | The Power of Leverage for Business Growth
December 09, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat started as a side hustle has grown into a full-fledged business that's growing 100% year on year. In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Jess Averette, founder of Winter Star Holiday Lights, a luxury residential and commercial lighting company. During this awe-inspiring conversation, you'll get to know how Jess and her husband who started the business on their honeymoon 8 years ago, got to where they are today. You'll learn how starting ...
52 | Torin and Alice Kexel | Creating a Business With Intention
November 30, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIt started when an electric bike's battery died, leading to a search on Craigslist for a replacement. That simple act eventually resulted in today's guest purchasing an electric bike touring company (after convincing his wife) and a flourishing business built on community connection and freedom. In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Torin and Alice Kexel, owners of The Flying Bike, an electric bike touring company currently based in Asheville, North Ca...
51 | Jamie Ager | Using Brand to Solve Big Problems
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBAs a fourth-generation farmer, today's guest wanted to move beyond creating a successful and sustainable business for himself, his family and his community. He saw an opportunity to make real change in the food system. In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Jamie Agar, owner of Hickory Nut Gap, a business that partners with other farmers to provide 100% grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork. Their focus has been on regenerative agriculture, the pr...
50 | Brandy Mills | Living into Community
November 17, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIt all started with a simple (and tasty) mission: To bring family and friends together over cupcakes and ice cream. In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Brandy Mills, the owner of TBM Small Cakes Cupcakery and Creamery. During this fascinating conversation, you'll learn something of Brandy's background as both the independent owner of TBM Small Cakes and a full-time nurse, specifically a clinical operations director at a local clinic in Asheville....
49 | Alleece Fosnight | Making the Shift from Medical Provider to Business Owner
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIt was a conversation with her mom that started today's guest on her path to creating a successful business that's creating a positive impact in the community. In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Alleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSC-S, CSE, NCMP, IF and founder of the Fosnight Center for Sexual Health. During this wide ranging and fascinating conversation, you'll learn something of Alleece's background as a PA, including what brought her to the stu...
49 | Aleece Fosnight | Making the Shift from Medical Provider to Business Owner
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIt was a conversation with her mom that started today's guest on her path to creating a successful business that's creating a positive impact in the community. In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSC-S, CSE, NCMP, IF and founder of the Fosnight Center for Sexual Health. During this wide ranging and fascinating conversation, you'll learn something of Alleece's background as a PA, including what brought her to the stud...
48 | Evans Prater | Startup Challenges and Why You Must Never Shy Away From Taking Action
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBOn today’s show, we interview Evans Prater, founder, Mount Inspiration who shares with us his distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, taking action, and the challenges of managing a startup. Back in 2014, after hiking the Appalachian Trail, Evans found the courage and passion to pursue entrepreneurship. He started off by selling stickers and buoyed by the response, soon moved on to t-shirts. Like almost any other business, Evans faced numerous teething problems in his first year. Especially...
47: Claire and Nicole of Moonlight Makers | Growth Hacks and Building a Visionary Business
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBOn today’s show, we interview Claire and Nicole from Moonlight Makers who share with us their distilled wisdom on how to grow and scale a business, and have fun while doing it. Six years back, Claire, the businesswoman and Nicole, the artist decided to join forces to start an online clothes store. Starting from their kitchen table, today they are operating their 20-person team from a sprawling 8,000 square-feet manufacturing facility. What are some of the biggest reasons behind their stu...
46: Jeffrey Kaplan | How to Survive and Thrive in the Start-up Space
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWhy is it that 99% of start-ups fold up within a few years of inception? On today’s show, we interview Director of Venture Asheville and founder of Just Kibbitz, Jeffrey Kaplan who gives us a peek into the rapidly evolving start-up space. You will learn the dynamics of starting and scaling a start-up. And why a conducive ecosystem is necessary for all new-age companies to flourish. We start this show with Jeffery sharing some interesting information about Venture Asheville. In this segme...
45 | John Oswald | Evolving and Standing the Test of Time
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBHow can your business successfully evolve and stand the test of time? On today’s show we interview John Oswald, President and CEO of Mills Manufacturing who shares how his organization has managed to conduct business for more than eight decades (and counting). Topics discussed today include the importance of delegation, company values, and the art of navigating business challenges. Mills Manufacturing is an Ashville-based defence contractor that started operation way back in 1935. Initi...
44 | Zac Guy | Why Entrepreneurship is Not for the Faint-Hearted
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBHow can you smoothly and strategically transition from your day job to owning a thriving small business? On today’s show, we interview Zac Guy, founder, Appalachian Antique Hardwoods who shares with us his distilled wisdom on managing and scaling a successful side hustle, and perks and cons of entrepreneurship over corporate America. Back when Zac was a college student, he handmade a display case, and immediately found an eager buyer who paid $1,300 for it. After this AH-HA moment, there w...
43 | Aisha Adams | The Real Meaning of Diversity and Inclusion
September 21, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat if you had the opportunity to make the world a better, more inclusive place? Today’s show is a special one as we interview diversity, equity, and inclusion proponent Aisha Adams. Coming from poverty meant that Aisha was always driven and eager to make her mark in the world. You will learn how she has managed to convert her two passions – D&I and Writing into profit in today’s show. Aisha started her professional career as a blogger, and then as a D&I recruiter for a school. However, ...
42 | Can You Raise Your Prices?
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBOn today’s show, you will learn the easiest, most straight-forward way of making money. This strategy is extremely obvious yet shockingly overlooked by most entrepreneurs. Today, show host Bill reveals why and how to raise prices. If you are fearing a push back from your clients, and have been shying away from this topic, today’s show will be particularly interesting for you. Do not miss! What You Will Learn In This Show What is the easiest, most straightforward way of making more money...
41 | Elisa and Alison | The Power of Empathetic Leadership
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBOn today’s show, we talk to co-founders of Soulku, Elisa and Allison who share with us their incredible entrepreneurship story. Based in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC, Soulku is a gemstone jewellery business that is spearheaded by moms. Owners and moms, Elisa and Allison started Soulku at the height of the recession. Currently, they employ more than 30 “mama makers” who are the heart and soul of their fast-growing, closely-knit business. These 30 “mama makers” manufacture more...
40: 6 Steps to Scale Any Business
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat does the entrepreneurial ladder look like? There would be many among us who would not be even aware of the existence of such a ladder. On today’s show, our show host, Bill, shares the 7 levels or rungs of the entrepreneurial ladder. Starting from level 0 which is student, to level 7 which is entrepreneur, Bill walks us through the A-to-Z entrepreneurial journey in today’s show. This show will particularly appeal to those who are finding themselves plateaued and unable to progress to ...
39 | The 7 Stages of the Entrepreneurial Ladder
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBWhat does the entrepreneurial ladder look like? There would be many among us who would not be even aware of the existence of such a ladder. On today’s show, our show host, Bill, shares the 7 levels or rungs of the entrepreneurial ladder. Starting from level 0 which is student, to level 7 which is entrepreneur, Bill walks us through the A-to-Z entrepreneurial journey in today’s show. This show will particularly appeal to those who are finding themselves plateaued and unable to progress to ...
38: Franny Tacy | The Revival Of Retail
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBHow many of you would be willing to chuck a comfortable corporate job so that you could pursue your passion? On today’s show, we interview Franny Tacy, Owner and CEO of Franny’s Farmacy who shares with us her incredible “Pharma to Farm” life story. Back in 2017, Franny unknowingly became the first female hemp farmer in North Carolina. Franny has since successfully scaled up her business by adopting a franchise model. Franny has farming in her blood. And perhaps the inspiration for her bu...
37: Cristina Hall Ackley and David Ackley | Taking the Leap of Faith
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBOn today’s show we interview life and business partners, Cristina Hall Ackley and David Ackley who share with us the importance of taking calculated risks, using systems to grow and scale your business, and how to overcome the challenges of building a dream team. Back in 2010, Cristina and David decided to quit their stable, full-time jobs to backpack across America. Around this time, David also started brewing beer at home. And what started out as a hobby eventually evolved into a full-...
37: Christina Hall Ackley and David Ackleyl | Taking the Leap of Faith
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBOn today’s show we interview life and business partners, Christina and David Hall who share with us the importance of taking calculated risks, using systems to grow and scale your business, and how to overcome the challenges of building a dream team. Back in 2010, Christina and David decided to quit their stable, full-time jobs to backpack across America. Around this time, David also started brewing beer at home. And what started out as a hobby eventually evolved into a full-time busines...
36 | What’s Dr. Seuss Got To Do With It
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MBOn today’s show, you will learn an important business lesson from none other than the famous Dr. Seuss. Bill shares an engaging anecdote about his client and Dr. Seuss in this short but powerful show which highlights the importance of constantly trying new things in business and life, in general. This is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How testing new things in business will let you stay ahead of the curve Changing your attitude towards failure A...
35: Danny Reed | How I Successfully Turned My Passion into Profit
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEver wondered how you can turn your hobby and passion into a sustainable business? On today’s show, we interview Danny Reed of Crooked Creek Holler who shares with us his distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, following your gut instinct, and turning your passion into profit. More than two decades back, Danny was pursuing his art degree when he came in contact with a professional tattoo-er. Against everyone’s wishes, Danny decided to drop out of college and pursue his passion. After eight...
34: The 5Y3Y90 Of Goal Setting
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 7.32 MBWhat is the one thing that successful people have in common? Answer: they know how to set and achieve their goals. On today’s show, show host Bill Gilliland shares a simple yet highly effective formulaic way to help you achieve your goal. Additionally, he also shares an excellent resource to help you out. Tune in to learn about Bill’s 5Y3Y90 method of goal setting in today’s show! What You Will Learn In This Show What are SMART goals? And how can they help you out What is the 5Y3Y90 met...
34: The 5/Why/3/1/90 of Goal Setting
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MBWhat is the one thing that successful people have in common? Answer: they know how to set and achieve their goals. On today’s show, show host Bill Gilliland shares a simple yet highly effective formulaic way to help you achieve your goal. Additionally, he also shares an excellent resource to help you out. Tune in to learn about Bill’s 5Y3Y90 method of goal setting in today’s show! What You Will Learn In This Show What are SMART goals? And how can they help you out What is the 5Y3Y90 met...
33: Finding Top Talent
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.77 MBWhat can you do to find and retain great talent? Great talent that can define your culture and truly take your organization forward. On today’s show, Bill reveals where most organizations falter as they attempt to assemble their dream team. You will learn an actionable and highly effective two-step process to help you find top talent. This is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show A two-step process for finding top talent What is the number one reason w...
32: Bill Gilliland | Finding your Zone of Genius
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.05 MBAre you an overwhelmed entrepreneur tired of wearing multiple hats in your business? Are you desperately looking to delegate but don’t know how to? On today’s show, you will learn how to use the skill-enjoyment matrix to determine your area of genius. In the process, you will also learn what to outsource (and what not to outsource) while keeping practical considerations in mind. Citing his own example, Bill shares why he prefers sticking to his own core competence – while outsourcing every...
31: The Power of the Organizational Chart
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MBOn today’s short but incredibly impactful show, Bill explains the how and why of organizational charts. You will learn how mapping your business functions and roles can help alleviate stress and overwhelm. Recently, Bill ran into a business owner who was contemplating exiting her business – just because she was tired of being all over the place. Learn how mapping out her organizational chart helped her get over her fear of delegation – and eventually grow and scale her business. If you are...
30: Ginger Frank | From Quitting My Day Job to Starting My Successful Business
June 22, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBEver wondered about the different problems that crop up when businesses go into a hyper-growth mode? And how entrepreneurs need to pivot as their organization grows beyond a certain scale? On today’s show, we interview Ginger Frank, Owner, Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn who shares with us her distilled wisdom on delegation, growth, and scaling. Back in 2014, Ginger, a divorcee with two single children was utterly frustrated with her poor work-life balance. So, she decided to do what any sane pe...
29 | Strategy 2 - The Ridiculously Simple But Highly Effective Time and Movement Strategy
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBIf you are an overwhelmed entrepreneur constantly working on your business, today’s show will particularly help you out. On today’s show, Bill shares a highly effective strategy that is so ridiculously simple that most entrepreneurs end up discarding it. Bill calls it the “Time and Movement” strategy. Learn how this simple productivity hack saved Bill’s client more than $40,000. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How a simple productivity hack can save you thousands of dollars ...
29: Strategy 2 - The Ridiculously Simple But Highly Effective Time and Movement Strategy
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBIf you are an overwhelmed entrepreneur constantly working on your business, today’s show will particularly help you out. On today’s show, Bill shares a highly effective strategy that is so ridiculously simple that most entrepreneurs end up discarding it. Bill calls it the “Time and Movement” strategy. Learn how this simple productivity hack saved Bill’s client more than $40,000. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How a simple productivity hack can save you thousands of dollars ...
28: J. Hackett | Moving Forward Against All Odds
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat if life threw you a curveball, and you lost everything that you held dear? Would you find the resolve to completely reinvent your life and start all over again? On today’s show, we interview J. Hackett who shares with us his roller-coaster life story and some of the most important lessons that he has learned along the way. From doing time in prison to running a seven-figure business, Joseph (or Jay) has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Growing up in Philly, Ja...
28 | J. Hackett | Moving Forward Against All Odds
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat if life threw you a curveball, and you lost everything that you held dear? Would you find the resolve to completely reinvent your life and start all over again? On today’s show, we interview J. Hackett who shares with us his roller-coaster life story and some of the most important lessons that he has learned along the way. From doing time in prison to running a seven-figure business, Joseph (or Jay) has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Growing up in Philly, Ja...
27: Strategy 1 – Setting Your Vision for Long-Term Success
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.87 MBAre you so busy working “on” your business that you are neglecting all the bigger-picture things that can massively move the needle forward for you in the long run? On today’s show, Bill emphasizes dreaming and thinking big. Having a clear vision can also help you attract great people who can help you bring your grand designs to form. And to better elucidate his point, Bill shares his vision for ActionCoach. Towards the end, we reveal the FIVE questions that every business owner should a...
27 | Strategy 1 – Setting Your Vision for Long-Term Success
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBAre you so busy working “on” your business that you are neglecting all the bigger-picture things that can massively move the needle forward for you in the long run? On today’s show, Bill emphasizes dreaming and thinking big. Having a clear vision can also help you attract great people who can help you bring your grand designs to form. And to better elucidate his point, Bill shares his vision for ActionCoach. Towards the end, we reveal the FIVE questions that every business owner should a...
26: How Much Does Coaching Cost?
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBFeeling overwhelmed by the challenges of entrepreneurship? Are you desperately looking for a mentor, a “sounding board” who can exactly understand what you are going through? The rewards of entrepreneurship are well-known to us. A successful entrepreneur can enjoy financial freedom without being bound by the golden handcuffs of corporate America. But the path to success is laden with massive challenges. And sharing your struggles with someone experienced can help you avoid some of the bigg...
25: How to Bulletproof Your Business from Yourself
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.32 MBOn today’s short but power-packed show, show host, Bill Gilliland shares the seven critical things that can bulletproof your business from yourself. Last week, as Bill was driving back from Virginia, he experienced an extremely bad attack of vertigo. In fact, it was so bad, that he had to call his wife so that she could drive him back. It’s been a week but Bill is yet to recover completely. After some careful introspection over the past week, Bill shares some important lessons so that you...
26 | How to Bulletproof Your Business from Yourself
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 7.44 MBOn today’s short but power-packed show, show host, Bill Gilliland shares the seven critical things that can bulletproof your business from yourself. Last week, as Bill was driving back from Virginia, he experienced an extremely bad attack of vertigo. In fact, it was so bad, that he had to call his wife so that she could drive him back. It’s been a week but Bill is yet to recover completely. After some careful introspection over the past week, Bill shares some important lessons so that you...
24: Brian Koerner - Why a Formal Education is Important, But a Business "Self-Education" Makes all the Difference
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBCaught in the golden handcuffs? Unable to leave your cushy job to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams? On today’s show, we interview Brian Koerner, owner, Engineering Solutions & Construction Management, PLC who shares with us his wisdom on entrepreneurship, people management, and culture. You will learn why “business self-education” is the differentiating factor that can catapult you ahead of the competition. After getting his graduate degree in structural engineering from the University o...
23: Thomas Wolfe - Lobo Builders | The World is Ready for your Gifts
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWhat are some of the biggest upsides AND downsides of working in a family business? On today’s show, we interview the incredible Thomas Wolfe of Lobo Builders who shares with his thoughts on entrepreneurship, teamwork, and communication. Thomas started assisting his dad with his flipping business when he has just 12. And he opted for home-schooling just so that he could learn the ropes of the business. In 1996, Thomas decided to go out on his own by venturing into the distressed property...
22: Leah Wong Ashburn | Understanding the Dynamics of a Family-Owned Business with the CEO of Highland Brewing, Leah Wong Ashburn
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBOn today’s show, we interview the incredible Leah Wong Ashburn of Highland Brewing who shares with us her wisdom on growth, passion, and entrepreneurship. Back in 1994, when there were barely any breweries in Asheville, Leah’s dad started making craft beer from a cramped space in the basement. Fast forward to today, Highland Brewing is headquartered in a beautiful 40-acre space amidst the hills. How did Highland Brewing achieve this dramatic transformation that enabled them to grow manif...
21: Lexi DiYeso | From a Mobile Boutique to Owning a Brick-and-Mortar Store
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBOn today’s show, we interview Lexi DiYeso, owner, Hazel Twenty who shares with us her distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, business strategy, and user experience. As a sportsperson (Lexi played soccer for her alma mater, USC), Lexi learned some important lessons in tenacity and teamwork. And these life lessons have helped Lexi navigate some big challenges as an entrepreneur. After graduating with a degree in fashion merchandising, Lexi took a brief sabbatical to focus on her family. But ...
21 | Lexi DiYeso | From a Mobile Boutique to Owning a Brick-and-Mortar Store
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBOn today’s show, we interview Lexi DiYeso, owner, Hazel Twenty who shares with us her distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, business strategy, and user experience. As a sportsperson (Lexi played soccer for her alma mater, USC), Lexi learned some important lessons in tenacity and teamwork. And these life lessons have helped Lexi navigate some big challenges as an entrepreneur. After graduating with a degree in fashion merchandising, Lexi took a brief sabbatical to focus on her family. But ...
20: Dan and Tyler Whisnant |How Father and Son Marines Found the Secret Weapon for Success - Asking for Help
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBOn today’s show, we interview father-son duo, Dan and Tyler Whisnant from SDV Office Systems who share with us some expert tips on how to do business with the government. SDV Office Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that designs, installs, and commissions furniture for the VA (Veteran Affairs). After his 2006 deployment in Iraq, Dan found his love for manufacturing while working for Stryker Corporation. Because of his background, he was appointed as the go-...
20: David and Tyler Whisnant | How We Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business By Supplying Your Services to the Government
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBOn today’s show, we interview father-son duo, David and Tyler Whisnant from SDV Office Systems who share with us some expert tips on how to do business with the government. SDV Office Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that designs, installs, and commissions furniture for the VA (Veteran Affairs). After his 2006 deployment in Iraq, David found his love for manufacturing while working for Stryker Corporation. Because of his background, he was appointed as the...
19: What's Your Manifesto?
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBOn today’s show, you will learn the importance of coming up with your own manifesto. If your inability to shed your negative mindset is holding you back, listening to today’s show will particularly help you out. In this short but information-packed show, Bill shares WHY you should be creating a manifesto in the first place. You will learn HOW your manifesto can be your anchor that helps you keep your eye on your biggest goals even in the most trying times. Additionally, Bill shares the man...
18: True Communication is the Response You Get
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBEver wondered why we falter in our communication time and again? And, what is the ONE thing that can help you get your point across clearly? Contrary to popular thought, it is NOT your choice of words – though your words matter, there is something else that has an even greater bearing on clear communication. And no, it is NOT your tonality either. On today’s show, you will learn that your body language is the single most important thing when it comes to precise and clear communication. ...