Business is F'n Hard

By Business is F'n Hard

Welcome to Business is F'n Hard, where the reality of entrepreneurship meets candid conversations and invaluable insights. 🎙️

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The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.

Business is F'n Hard episodes:

April 28, 2025 Fail Fast, Learn Faster & Build Your Dream Business with Emilio Dela Peña
In this 34th episode of Business is F'n Hard, social media star Emilio Dela Peña reveals how he leveraged over 1 million followers to build a flight simulator franchise with a mind-blowing €1 customer acquisition cost.

Key Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:22 - The Entrepreneur's Mindset: Failing Fast to Learn Fast
03:34 - The Power of a Uniform: Creating The Greatest Show
05:55 - The Origin Story: From Travel Blog to Marketing Guru
07:20 - Using a Personal Brand to Open Impossible Doors
09:05 - The Business Model: A Paid Lead Magnet to Sell Trips
12:45 - The Target Audience Was Not Who I Thought It Was
14:45 - How to Find Your Audience with a Minimum Viable Community
15:21 - The Future Goal: 1,000 Flight Simulators Across the World

#podcast #entrepreneurship #business

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Emilio Dela Peña
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilio-de-la-pe%C3%B1a-21174b1a8/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiliodelap/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliodelap

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BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHard

Our podcast is running on EOS!
Want to get your leadership team aligned, gain traction, and achieve real company growth?
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https://www.businessisfnhard.com/eos

You can also listen to all of our episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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19min
April 23, 2025 Why Your Ego Is Killing Your Business with Brian Fisher
In this 33rd episode of Business is F'n Hard, CEO Brian Fisher reveals why you must hire people smarter than you, how a SWOT analysis saved his company from a major downturn, and the marketing "dumb tax" that cost him $10,000.

Key Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - Becoming a better CEO through networking
02:23 - The challenge of finding and hiring knowledgeable people
03:46 - Surviving major economic downturns
04:03 - Turning a SWOT analysis into a strategic plan
05:40 - The challenge of marketing a podcast
07:07 - Paying a "dumb tax" to ineffective marketing agencies
08:13 - How Brian spends his weekends
08:42 - The importance of a business plan and financial projections
#podcast #entrepreneurship #business

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Brian Fisher
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/
Website: https://www.bcforg.com/

CONNECT WITH THE BIFH CREW!
BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHard

Our podcast is running on EOS!
Want to get your leadership team aligned, gain traction, and achieve real company growth?
Book a free EOS Intro Call with us now: https://www.businessisfnhard.com/eos

You can also listen to all of our episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://linktr.ee/businessisfnhard

See you on our next live episode!
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12min
April 21, 2025 Stop Burnout Now! Real Talk from Business Leaders with Robyn Abernathy & Lauren Huff
In the 32nd episode of Business is F'n Hard, guest host Angie, joined by Robyn Abernathy from National Lift and Lauren Huff from Curves Fitness for Women, gets real about the chaotic grind of business, from battling economic slowdowns and keeping clients hooked to leveling up work-life balance and flexing those stress-management skills.

Key Chapters:
00:11 Meet the Guests: Robin Abernathy and Lauren Huff
02:40 Challenges in Business: Economic Impact and Location Issues
07:31 Balancing Work and Personal Life
12:48 Coping with Stress: Techniques and Strategies
23:41 The Power of Positivity in Leadership
25:18 Fun and Engaging Team Building Activities
27:12 Motivating Clients with the Three C's
29:17 Celebrating Wins and Building a Positive Work Environment
32:07 The Importance of Personal Connections in the Workplace
38:05 Promoting Your Business and Upcoming Events

#podcast #entrepreneurship #business

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Robyn Abernathy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-abernathy-b485629b/
Website: https://www.nlt.com/

Lauren Huff
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curvesmemphistnsoutheast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvesmemphisse/

CONNECT WITH THE BIFH CREW!
BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHard

Our podcast is running on EOS!
Want to get your leadership team aligned, gain traction, and achieve real company growth?
Book a free EOS Intro Call with us now: https://www.businessisfnhard.com/eos

You can also listen to all of our episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://linktr.ee/businessisfnhard

See you on our next live episode!
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43min
April 16, 2025 What Happens When You Actually Know Your Numbers with Forest Derr and Matt Halloran
In this 31st episode of Business is F’n Hard, Calvin talks real growth, real pain, and real wins with fractional COO Forrest Derr and podcasting powerhouse Matt Halloran.Key Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:58 - Meet the Guests: Forrest Derr & Matt Halloran04:13 - Forrest on Clients Who Don’t Know Their Numbers07:19 - Matt’s Transformation with a Fractional COO10:54 - Fractional vs. Full-Time: When to Choose What16:06 - How to Help First and Still Get Paid19:21 - Hiring Great People vs. Good Enough24:02 - Managing Legacy Employees in a Scaling Business27:47 - EOS and the Power of Letting Go30:24 - Embracing AI Without Losing the Human Edge35:12 - Final Thoughts & Guest Plugs#podcast #entrepreneurship #businessCONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS!Forrest DerrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrestderrMatt HalloranLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-halloran/CONNECT WITH THE BIFH CREW!BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHardYou can also listen to all of our episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!https://linktr.ee/businessisfnhardOur podcast is running on EOS!Want to get your leadership team aligned, gain traction, and achieve real company growth?Book a free EOS Intro Call now: https://www.businessisfnhard.com/eosSee you on our next live episode!
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39min
April 14, 2025 Language, Leadership, and Letting Go with Whitney Schreck and Fonde Bridges
In this 30th episode of the Business is F’n Hard podcast, we explore how our inner language, leadership boundaries, and the courage to change shape the way we grow as entrepreneurs with Whitney Schreck and Fonde Bridges.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:06 - Meet your host and today’s powerhouse guests02:31 - Whitney on building practical leadership skills03:04 - Fonde on language, mindset, and “healthy words”04:43 - What people get wrong about communication07:19 - Rhythms of personal and professional formation10:05 - Relationships, self-talk, and the gut-level truth14:14 - Witchy wisdom: transcend, transmute, or transform17:02 - Language, storytelling, and spelling as a spell21:14 - Let your narrative empower you24:41 - Business moments that truly humbled them27:48 - Boundaries, personal policy, and self-management31:50 - Trusting your intuition (especially when you’re new)35:48 - “This is the way”: honoring the journey37:26 - Business mistakes they’ll never repeat42:01 - What Whitney and Fonde are working on next#podcast #entrepreneurship #businessCONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS!Whitney SchreckLinkedIn: / whitneyschreck Website: https://whitisms.com/Program: https://litleader.thinkific.comFonde BridgesLinkedIn: / fondebridges Website: https://www.healthywordsglobal.comPatreon: / healthywords CONNECT WITH THE BIFH CREW!BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHard🎧 Listen to all of our episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!https://linktr.ee/businessisfnhardOur podcast is running on EOS!Want to get your leadership team aligned, gain traction, and achieve real company growth?🎯 Book a free EOS Intro Call now: https://www.businessisfnhard.com/eosSee you on our next live episode!
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49min
April 09, 2025 What Most Leaders Get Wrong About Culture with Anatoly Spektor, Doug & James Wheeler
In this 29th episode of Business is F'n Hard, we get brutally honest about leadership, burnout, and building a business with heart alongside Anatoly Spektor, Doug, and James Wheeler.

Key Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Meet the Guests: Doug, James & Anatoly
03:33 - What’s Kicking Your Butt in Business?
05:50 - Challenges of Entering a New Industry
07:39 - Learning to Say No and Focus
09:10 - Leading with Empathy
11:21 - Building Trust Within the Team
13:51 - Company Values and Culture in Remote Teams
23:21 - Leveraging Reputation to Grow Fast
30:02 - Final Thoughts and Where to Connect

#podcast #entrepreneurship #business

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Anatoly Spektor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anatolyspektor/

Doug Wheeler
Website: https://signarama.com/locations/ny-tully

James Wheeler
Website: https://signarama.com/locations/ny-tully
Company: https://countryside-excavation.com/

CONNECT WITH THE BIFH CREW!
BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHard

We're powered by the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to bring clarity, accountability, and real traction to growing businesses—if you're ready to get unstuck, book an EOS Intro Call with our Professional EOS Implementer Calvin Smith here: https://calendly.com/calvinjsmith

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34min
April 07, 2025 AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But This Will… with Rob Huston
In this 28th episode of Business is F'n Hard, Rob Huston unpacks his journey from rescuing a struggling family oil business to embracing AI-powered productivity, revealing how resilience, relationships, and relentless adaptation are the real keys to staying ahead.

Key Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Meet Rob Huston: Oil, AG, and AI
02:14 - From Oil Production to Asset Management
06:30 - Escaping the Firefighting Phase
09:30 - Real AI Tools That Actually Help
16:21 - How to Filter AI Hype from Real Value
18:55 - AG Marketing Lessons for Business Owners
26:40 - The Power of Relationships and Integrity
27:31 - What’s Kicking Rob’s Ass Right Now?
30:57 - Humbling Moments and Final Takeaways

#podcast #entrepreneurship #business

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Rob Huston
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robahuston/

CONNECT WITH THE BIFH CREW!
BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHard

We're powered by the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to bring clarity, accountability, and real traction to growing businesses—if you're ready to get unstuck, book an EOS Intro Call with our Professional EOS Implementer Calvin Smith here: https://calendly.com/calvinjsmith

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40min
April 02, 2025 Real Talk on Grit, Growth, and Guts with Ericka Young and Sandy Wright
In this 27th episode of Business is F’n Hard, Ericka Young and Sandy Wright share raw, powerful truths about resilience, leadership, and the personal sacrifices behind building and sustaining real businesses.

Key Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:06 - Meet Ericka Young and Sandy Wright
02:03 - Ericka’s Origin Story: Starting a Business at 17
02:49 - Sandy’s Journey from Marketing to Coaching
05:46 - The Hiring Crisis and Post-COVID Workforce Shifts
10:51 - The Cost of Employee Turnover and Culture Building
14:54 - Shifting from Doing It All to Delegating
17:22 - Work-Life Balance and Family Support in Business
24:09 - The Truth About Unique Entrepreneurial Journeys
30:45 - Humbling Moments and Powering Through Adversity

#podcast #entrepreneurship #business

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Ericka Young
Website: https://youngsmovingservice.com/

Sandy Wright
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-wright/

CONNECT WITH THE BIFH CREW!
BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHard

We're powered by the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to bring clarity, accountability, and real traction to growing businesses—if you're ready to get unstuck, book an EOS Intro Call with our Professional EOS Implementer Calvin Smith here: https://calendly.com/calvinjsmith

See you on our next live episode!
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43min
March 31, 2025 Building a Business That Lasts 20+ Years with Aaron Lewis
In this 26th episode of Business is F'n Hard, Aaron Lewis shares hard-won wisdom on leading with love, sustaining growth, and building a business—and life—rooted in purpose, discipline, and grit.

Key Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Meet Aaron Lewis and His 20-Year Business Journey
02:30 - What's Working and What's Hard in Business Right Now
04:20 - The Pressure of Pricing and Market Competition
06:57 - Lessons from 10 Years Ago: Systems and Training
08:43 - Consultant Impact and Embracing EOS
10:41 - Personal Growth, Health, and Energy Optimization
14:09 - Finding Peace Through Spiritual Discipline
16:09 - Building a Culture That Truly Cares
21:13 - The Future of Commercial Services and Staying Competitive

#podcast #entrepreneurship #business

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Aaron Lewis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwardlewis/

CONNECT WITH THE BIFH CREW!
BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHard

We're powered by the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to bring clarity, accountability, and real traction to growing businesses—if you're ready to get unstuck, book a call with our Professional EOS Implementer Calvin Smith here: https://calendly.com/calvinjsmith

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32min
March 26, 2025 Generation Z’s Blueprint for Fulfillment with Giordo Dagnino and Luis Ortiz
In this 25th episode of Business is F’n Hard, Giordo Dagnino and Luis Ortiz open up about Gen Z ambition, creative risk-taking, and redefining success on their own terms.

Key Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - Meet Giordo and Luis: Where They Are Now
02:32 - What They're Struggling With Today
04:52 - Giordo’s Gap Year and Lessons Learned
08:56 - Luis’s Journey Into Music and Higher Education
13:14 - Redefining Success as Gen Z
17:03 - University vs. Alternative Career Paths
22:27 - Building a Business vs. 9-to-5 Jobs
26:40 - Passion Projects: Cars, Music, and More
36:15 - Role Models and Final Reflections

#podcast #entrepreneurship #business

CONNECT WITH THE BIFH CREW!
BIFH Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BusinessIsFNHard

We're powered by the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to bring clarity, accountability, and real traction to growing businesses—if you're ready to get unstuck, book a call with our Professional EOS Implementer Calvin Smith here: https://calendly.com/calvinjsmith

See you on our next live episode!
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49min

FAQs about Business is F'n Hard:

How many episodes does Business is F'n Hard have?

The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.