Scott Porter, the owner of San Diablo Artisan Churros, shares his entrepreneurial journey of creating a unique and memorable churro experience. He was inspired by his love for Mexican food and the desire to bring high-quality churros to the United States. Scott started his business by participating in a harvest festival as a food vendor and quickly gained popularity. Over the years, San Diablo Churros has expanded into three different business units: events, e-commerce, and frozen churros. Scott emphasizes the importance of getting his churros in people's mouths and creating an extraordinary and distinctive experience for customers.

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In this episode, Brent Parker interviews Merrill Charette, an expert marine marketer. Merrill shares his journey in the marine industry and his experience as a fractional CMO. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the business models in the marine industry and thinking outside the box when it comes to marketing strategies. Merrill also highlights the value of providing free value to build credibility and attract clients. He advises aspiring entrepreneurs to have domain knowledge, be willing to do the dirty work, and focus on sales.

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Benjamin Gottfredson is the owner of Big Ben's Moving and Storage and Big Storage Ventures. He started doing moving as a side hustle and eventually grew his business to serve Salt Lake and Utah County. He also ventured into the storage business and now owns seven facilities. Benjamin emphasizes the importance of scaling and being willing to invest in the business to reach the next level. He also highlights the role of delegation and hiring a general manager to help with the growth. Benjamin's why is to create freedom for himself and build a legacy for others. He believes in including God in his business decisions and prioritizing integrity and respect. The biggest challenge he faces is scaling and making tough decisions about investing in positions and giving raises. Benjamin advises entrepreneurs to be patient and choose excellence over perfection. He also encourages developing a stress tolerance and being able to triage tasks effectively.

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Jeff Wilson is the owner of the Taffy Shop, a business that sells saltwater taffy. The Taffy Shop started as a small concession shop in northern Utah and has grown significantly over the past 10 years. Jeff has focused on online sales and direct-to-consumer shipping, as well as selling to gift and souvenir shops. The business has experienced over 300 times growth and now has 23 employees. Jeff also discusses the role of faith and God in his business and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Jared Hansen, owner of Auto Wholesalers of America and Helms USA, discusses the world of wholesaling cars and boats. He explains that wholesaling involves working with other dealers and quickly moving high volumes of vehicles or boats. Jared highlights the flexibility and diversification opportunities in the wholesale market, allowing businesses to reach different markets and make money in various ways. He also emphasizes the importance of hard work, building relationships, and learning from successful people. Jared's ultimate goal is to create generational wealth and leave a legacy for his children and grandchildren.

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Chet Durkin, a franchisee for Bubble Bins, shares his entrepreneurial journey in the door-to-door industry and how he convinced his friend to let him franchise the concept. He discusses the customer experience and the growth of his business. Chet also talks about the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur.

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Amy Kendall is a real estate entrepreneur who owns a property management company and a brokerage. She started in healthcare but made a pivot to real estate when she realized the potential for growth and passive income. Amy's businesses have grown rapidly, but she faced challenges in managing the growth and learning to delegate. Her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to continue learning, not to be afraid of failure, and to take action instead of getting stuck in analysis paralysis.

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Matt O'Hara, owner of a marina and a Freedom Boat Club franchise, shares his journey of starting and growing his businesses. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and building a strong team. Matt also highlights the impact his businesses have on creating memorable experiences for customers and giving back to the community. He offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs to take the leap and not let fear hold them back.

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Taylor Brown, the owner of Elite Turf Supply and Turf Impressions, shares his journey of stumbling upon entrepreneurship and starting a turf installation business. He recognized the opportunity in the market and used LinkedIn as a marketing channel to attract customers and promote the idea of starting a turf installation business. Taylor emphasizes the importance of finding the right business partners and the value of shared equity. He also highlights the abundance mentality and the power of collaboration in the entrepreneurial journey.

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Micah Lorenc shares his journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, where he now runs two businesses: Tailored Consulting and Culture Lab. He discusses the transition from coaching to focusing on business operations and the structure of his executive coaching business. Micah also shares his marketing strategy, emphasizing the importance of LinkedIn for lead generation. He concludes with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, encouraging them to start small and gain experience serving customers before scaling their business.