Building a Business that Lasts

On this episode, I interview one of the most often referenced mentors in my life—my Uncle, Tim Owen. He owns and operates Owen and Associates along with his wife, Wendy in Jacksonville, Florida. We talk learning how to sell, helping others through sales, referral marketing, moving from remote work to a centralized office and much more.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

It is possible to have the family live you desire with the business you dream of. Kerry Tustin proves that in a business that has lasted the test of time. On this episode, we talk about starting a business with a young family, building a team you trust, and growing a business through all seasons of life. If you’re a parent wondering how you can make a business work with a young family, this episode is for you.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

On this episode, I talk to Tom Rossi, Co-founder of Higher Pixels (Creators of BuzzSprout which runs this podcast and several other apps). For over two decades, Tom has lead a technology company from client services to their own products. He’s transitioned from a sole business owner to having multiple partners. From million dollar deals to really tough days and back again, Tom’s story is one that will encourage you and help you build a business that lasts.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

After decades of experience in the corporate world, Marc Hutto set off to start Reveal Global. Using purpose-driven recruiting, Reveal helps companies acquire the right people for the right seats. We talk about the transition from the corporate world, working with clients of all sizes, establishing core values and the vision that keeps a company on track for the long run. Books Mentioned on Episode: Remote: Office Not Required The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will ListenSend us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

It may seem unlikely that a guy with dyslexia, who didn’t graduate high school, would become a successful business owner of over a decade—but Dave Gill proved those odds wrong. With his commitment to taking care of the customer, hard work, and an awesome wife as his partner, Dave has grown Julington Creek Carpet Care since 2006. Hear his story of overcoming the odds and learn how he keeps his business with 100% positive reviews online.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

We live in a world of constant hustle. Everywhere around us, it’s hustle, hustle, hustle! But if we think of the story of the tortoise and the hare, sometimes slow forward progress is better than fast. It’s OK to grow a business slowly, and on this special episode, Jay shares some ideas from his new book on growing a business consistently, but gradually, in a way that builds long-term success.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Andi Graham is the founder, CMO and managing partner of Big Sea, a digital marketing agency started in 2005 in St. Petersburg, FL. Big Sea works with clients of all types, helping entrepreneurs and organizations build and grow their businesses. We navigate through her entrepreneurial journey, from Big Sea’s early stages to running one of the most successful marketing companies in Florida. Like me, she was encouraged to go outside her comfort zone and leave her old job to start running her own business full-time. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Tom Morrison and I go back almost 20 years ago to when I was 18 and Design Extensions was in its early stages. Tom has been a big influence on my life and the lives of many others as well. He was the CEO of the Florida Automotive Industry Association in the ‘90s and now serves as CEO of the Metal Treating Institute. He has also written two books and speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs all over the world. We discuss the importance of networking, faith, and learning to plan ahead to achieve your goals. Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

Today’s podcast features Dusty Gulleson, CEO of eResources, Orca Network and IT On-Demand. This multi-talented entrepreneur started eResources, his main company, the same year as Design Extensions in 1999. We both used our passion for new technologies to establish companies that help others grow and maintain their business. Dusty sheds light on working with distributed teams, building a culture of loyalty, and what it takes to keep growing as a company.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com

This week’s interview is with Heather and Andrew Vreeland, co-owners of Occasions Media Group. Their successful media publishing company operates two popular magazines, Celebration Society and St. Augustine Social. Heather and Andrew share their unique story of how they got into the industry, and together we shed some light on starting a new business during the rise of social media. We also highlight the tricky process of starting and maintaining multiple businesses without prior experience in the industry.Send us a textSupport the showListen to other episodes and see videos of the podcast at http://buildingabusinessthatlasts.com