We’ve all had moments when our clarity, optimism, and progress suddenly stalls out, giving way to emptiness, confusion, and stress. In this unique podcast swap, Seth sits down with Carrot.com CEO Trevor Mauch and CarrotCast host Brady Winder to grade the different kinds of fuel that motivate the hearts and minds of entrepreneurs. When it comes to scaling successful startups, Seth and Trevor have discovered that the difference in feeling fired up and running on empty has everything to do with...

Jim has been making moves in the Telcom space for over 30 years. His approach to leading people, safety, and legacy are refreshing. Not only that but I was inspired by how he's all in with business and family. In our conversation, we talk about Jim's background of building and selling towers, Legacy Tower's merger, how he joyfully and sustainably leads people, and how he's leaving a legacy. Listen in and let me know what you think! If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business,...

Tim Hawkin's 30 years of high-performance sales and marketing executive leadership with brands like Coke & Levi Strauss is nothing to flinch at. But, more than that, Tim understands how people work. That's why when leaders get stuck in their business and can't seem to crack through the next income ceiling, Tim is the guy to help unblock them. If you're an entrepreneur with momentum wanting to understand better how culture and leadership affect your sales team's ability to produce at a...

If you’re a distracted entrepreneur, you might want to listen in. Ryan Ingram is one motivated & passionate guy — and it’s evident by his accomplishments. From semi-pro racquetball player to an accomplished police officer, weightlift record-setter — the lift goes on! What’s really interesting about Ryan is his drive to make a difference for his family and community. Today, we talk about his 500-year vision, why he’s passionate about restoring the city he lives in, and how he’s navigated...

Natalie mills is the person responsible for NBC's product of the year for 2020 — "blingy" face masks and having celebrities don her affordable jewelry. But she started out as a young girl stringing together sea shells with nail polish. But, what does any of this have to do with leadership? It's Natalie's mindset. There are a few very, very powerful concepts we can learn from strong-willed, faith-forward immigrants like Natalie Mills. Her attitude and outlook towards her team and life are...

What if you didn’t have to spend so much money on advertising? What if there was a more stable customer basis already in your sphere of influence or just within reach? Today we going to unpack your greatest asset, your network. With us is business networking expert Brian McRae. Brian has built a successful company in the mortgage industry based on a key principle that he calls the IRA or, “Inventory of Relational Assets.” We are going to be discussing how you can effectively grow and manage...

The last two years have been fraught with worry, anxiety, and uncertainty. As things are starting to come back this year how do we capitalize powerfully both in the market and in our personal lives? In today’s solo episode we are going to unpack key lessons learned during 2021 and how we can propel ourselves into 2022 by setting an achievable game plan for the next three years. We are going to dive into three critical questions every entrepreneur should be asking themselves going into the new...

Ever wondered what it’s like to become a huge success in the corporate world and then pivot into entrepreneurship? Are you currently working in a corporate day job and wondering if this is an option for you too? Well, in today’s episode we are taking a walk in the shoes of just such a person. David Hartin was given the opportunity to leave a lucrative job high up in a large wireless cellular carrier and launch a startup company in the same industry. Along his journey, he has learned many...

Have you ever felt stalemated in your business? You know things have plateaued. You know things have to change. Perhaps you’ve tried to implement different workflows and improvements in the past and there just wasn’t buy-in from your team to truly implement the changes. Or perhaps the particular methods weren’t even right for your business to begin with. Today we are speaking with Former Starbucks President Mike Hudspeth. Mike has a long history of leadership in the restaurant industry...

What do Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk all have in common? Each of these three men is an avid reader. Behind every great leader, you will often find a great reader. Today we are unpacking why you should be making a daily habit of opening up a book. With us is our guest Jeff Brown co-author of, Read to Lead, where he unpacks the simple habit to expand your influence and boost your career. It’s no secret that many of the struggles you run into on a daily basis, other great men and...

We spend more time at our work than anywhere else during our week. Additionally, we spend more time with co-workers and employees than with any other people. In today’s society, it has never been more important to be a bold witness of your faith in your workplace. For your clients, co-workers, and employees, you are often the closest someone will come to being inside a church or having an encounter with God. It is vital that we live in a manner worthy of the gospel. We are blessed to have...

We all know that flashy and compelling branding has the potential to grab a potential customer’s eye. But let’s take it a step further shall we? It is the culture and mission of a company that drives the new customer to become a long-term customer that you will keep. Today we are diving into how to cultivate and build not just a compelling brand but a business culture and depth that people will relate to. We will look at the importance of not just knowing your values but truly understanding...

Have you ever felt like people are watching you? Have you ever known the pressure of the public eye? Whether you like it or not, the way you live, act, and make decisions in difficult situations is being monitored by others and yourself. This means that to be a person of integrity can be incredibly challenging and involve some short-term suffering. However, the rewards of integrity are everlasting. Today we dive into unpacking what it means to live a life of integrity and how to accomplish...

Ever wondered how to make yourself “unfireable”? Want to learn how to be so valuable to your employee and your company that you are indispensable to them? From the unpaid intern who was sleeping on the floor of a fellow co-worker to the president of a Nascar Hall of Fame Pro Sports team, this is the story of today’s guest Dave Alpern. President of the Joe Gibbs Nascar Racing Team, Dave has incredible insight on how to make yourself into some who provides tremendous value to your employer....

Covid not only caused extreme business, economic, and lifestyle shutdown, but Cyber threats are now at an all-time high. With the advent of moving employees to work from home, the security measures many businesses relied on to protect their company and assets are now compromised. It is so crucial to understanding the threat. Today we are going to take a deep dive into understanding cybercrime and how to better put in place safety measures that will keep your company safe and secure. Buckle up...

Have you ever wrestled with finding where your passions in life intersect with your career? Ever struggled to find fulfillment in your career? In today’s episode, we have Tyler Lafferty speaking to us on how to find our purpose and fulfillment. As a successful serial entrepreneur, Tyler has worked with corporations such as Amazon, Netflix, McDonald’s, Disney and so many more providing digital advertising services. He has special insight into how to grow your network, find solid mentors, and...

For things are as exciting as seeing your company grow not only in revenue but in headcount. However, they are many challenges that come along with a hyper growth company. Today we are unpacking the most effective way to scale your company and the important role that investing in your HR plays in that. Here today on the podcast is HR expert Andrew Bartlow to help us better understand why not investing in your Human Resources department is such a crucial mistake!   Get your free 2021...

Running a small business is a challenging undertaking any day, but have you ever wondered what it’d be like to have your family members as co-workers. We are taking a deep dive into the ins and outs, the huge benefits and some of the pitfalls of life in a family business. In today’s episode we have guest Charles Bailes who works in a family business of which he is fourth generation. Buckle up for an amazing ride as we uncover some of the pivotal keys to their success and better understand the...

The wrong people in your business can cause extreme anguish and turmoil. Likewise if you foster the wrong type of environment for your employees you can cause that same anguish. The number one thing that sets apart good companies from great companies is the type of business culture we have. Today we dive into why culture matters with culture expert Bretton Putter as he shares with us what he learned from interviewing over 400 startups. Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at...

Have you ever wondered about how to maximize your impact and crush tasks throughout your work week? Last time on the podcast we talked about how to recharge and recover after the painful experience that was 2020. In today’s episode we are going to focus on three powerful exercises that will help you to crush 2021 in your personal and professional life and help you be able to measure and attain your goals for success.  Get your free 2021 strategic planning guide at...

2020 will be for years to come a year that was not ordinary. For many this last year has been extremely difficult, soul rending and earth shattering. Going into 2021 we need to reset and reorder our mindset so that we can excel in the coming year. In today’s episode we look back at the last year and ask ourselves five questions that will help us dive deeper into how we go forward and how to make the most of the difficult situations life throws at us.

Business is very much like a family road trip. If you don’t know your destination it will be incredibly difficult to reach your end goal. Every step along the way is important in how effectively you can achieve your success. In today’s 3rd and final part of this three part series we dive into what winning looks like. Mark is going to help you to better understand what your vision of success looks like in your business and how to effectively accomplish your end goal while harnessing the...

In a day and age with so much competition and the constant race towards the bottom, it has never been more crucial to know your market. Have you ever been undercut by a competitor offering a similar service at a more affordable rate? In part two of this three part series we dive into knowing the market and how it can help you better understand your customers needs and potential weaknesses in your competitors and yourself. Full show notes at https://BDRPodcast.com

Have you ever sat down to plan how your going to really scale your business next year, only to walk away feeling more unclear than when you started? And even worse, have that plan fall apart 6 months in? In part one of this three part series we dive deep into strategic planning  from someone with over 35 years of experience, and has ran strategic planning for $750M corporate divisions. Listen in to find out how the most successful organizations are planning out their year and making sure...