Building a Business that Lasts

Growing a manual business of creating rubber stamps from the pre-Internet days to the modern age is a daunting task—but that's exactly what Holmes Custom has done. Bryan shares stories of how his dad bought the company from Mr. Holmes years ago before he took over in the late nineties. Since then, they've grown from a mostly local business to a national e-commerce site with locations in three major cities and over 100 employees. If you want to hear ideas of how you can grow beyond your local confines, don't miss this interview. Check out his company at HolmesCustom.comSend us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Chris Patterson's company has generated over $1.4 BILLION in sales for their clients.... Do we have your attention? What an awesome stat! On this episode, Chris shares his stories, tips, and ideas on how to build a business over time that generates more revenue year after year. Chris even shares a cool story about when Zig Ziglar personally coached him for a year! Check out our conversation and learn how you can "LIVE LARGE" too.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

If you find yourself running out of time in your day, struggling to handle certain people's personalities, and want to learn how you can improve those areas to build a business that lasts, this conversation with Terry Ogburn is for you. Terry started an HVAC business with just $118, and grew it successfully before selling it a decade later. He then worked in the corporate world and is now providing strategy and consulting to businesses of all sizes. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Many people talk about how they care about their team and the people around them, but others really walk the walk. Warren Wilansky from Plank Design in Montreal, QC is the latter. Since 1998, Warren has been putting people first at his digital agency, and it's paid off with a long history of growth. On this episode, we talk about building the right team, working with partners, and how to adjust with the changing tide of technology. If your goal is to grow your business successfully for 20 years or more, this conversation is for you. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Hear a live recording of a presentation Jay gave on Future Proofing your Marketing to Get More Attention and Acquire more customers while at an event in Scottsdale, Arizona. On this episode, you'll learn about the 3 keys to future proofing your marketing along with a special trick on how to export your contact data from Linkedin.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Pamela is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and CEO of Cerius Executives and Cerius Advisors. She has served on private boards, is a frequent national speaker, and has advised hundreds of companies on strategies for growth and higher shareholder value. On this episode, Pamela shares insights on building a life as an entrepreneur and the importance of communication. She offers a free resource to help listeners grow their businesses as well. Books mentioned in the episode: The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals Disrupt You!: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

There are a lot of people who say they're going to "write that book" or "start that podcast" but never do. Stephen Woessner has done both successfully, all while growing an agency. His newest book, "Profitable Podcasting," has been a huge asset to us here at Building a Business that Lasts. Stephen's podcast, "Onward Nation," has over 700 episodes at the time of this podcast. If you want to learn how to pivot careers, help others, produce a podcast or write a book, Stephen's insights will be extremely useful in this conversation. These books were mentioned in this episode: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About ItSend us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Jason isn't your average CPA. While he does run a team that helps with traditional accounting functions, but they do it in a crazy, unique way. A lot of accounting organizations are reactive, only helping with lag measures that have already happened, but Jason's firm "proactively leads clients to equip them for growth." He runs a distributed team as the visionary that helps with coaching and consulting, while his team helps with the traditional taxation, account, and technology portions for their clients. If you're interested in how to grow a company your way, don't miss this conversation. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Chris started in the video world almost by mistake. After choosing TV production as a college major, he quickly fell in love with the world of video production. After studying at UF and then heading to LA for an internship, he settled back in Florida to start Kennetic Productions and has successfully grown it for well over a decade. Hear his story, learn what has worked and what hasn't to help you build a business that lasts. In the episode, these books were mentioned: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm, EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches, Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True InspirationSend us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

On this episode, I interview Clint Drawdy, President, and COO of iMethods in Jacksonville, FL. Clint started his entrepreneurial habits from a young age, and that has grown into an incredible business. iMethods has been serving customers for over 14 years and certainly lasted the test of time. Clint shares stories about starting the business, how important family and freedom are to him, and how he's built a business that's lasted.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com