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From The Ground Up Show with Erick Loden episodes
- Chris Hallberg, The Business Sergeant - From Prison Sergeant to Business Sergeant: Building Elite Teams, Strong Culture, and Entrepreneurial Freedom
From Prison Sergeant to Leadership Expert: Building Elite Teams, Strong Culture, and Entrepreneurial Freedom | Chris Hallberg
What separates average organizations from elite teams?
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down with entrepreneur, EOS implementer, leadership coach, and Business Sergeant founder Chris Hallberg.
Chris has spent decades helping organizations improve leadership, accountability, communication, and performance. His work earned national recognition when he was ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine's Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts list.
But his journey didn't start at the top.
From struggling in school and being labeled a problem student, to serving in the National Guard, working as a corrections officer, building and selling a remodeling company during the Great Recession, and eventually coaching leaders across the country, Chris has learned leadership through experience.
In this episode, Erick and Chris discuss:
- Leadership lessons from the military, corrections, and entrepreneurship
• Building accountability without creating a culture of fear
• How to develop leaders throughout your organization
• Creating a company culture that attracts and retains great people
• Why entrepreneurs often become trapped in their own businesses
• Implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) for growth and clarity
• Building self-managing teams that perform at a high level
• Creating systems that support long-term business success
Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, manager, executive, trades professional, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical insights and actionable takeaways.
If you're interested in leadership development, entrepreneurship, business growth, team building, company culture, accountability, EOS, management, and organizational performance, this conversation delivers real-world lessons from someone who has spent a lifetime leading and developing others.
Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show for more conversations with entrepreneurs, builders, creators, and leaders who are building extraordinary lives through their heart, hands, and hustle.
#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #BusinessOwner #CompanyCulture #TeamBuilding #EOS #LeadershipDevelopment #Management #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #FromTheGroundUpShow
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Watch the video show on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/XIf6LgNrOQ8Appear on the Show as an expert guest or ask a question of Erick and one of his guests:
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Guest Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@HometownRoofingSChttps://hometownroofingsc.com/
843-331-5850
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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088431266733
1 hr 55 min - Leadership lessons from the military, corrections, and entrepreneurship
- Kyle Weber - He Built a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Company on Relationships, Not Leads
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down with Kyle Weber to discuss the lessons, relationships, and work ethic that have shaped his career in the roofing industry and business world.
While many entrepreneurs chase the latest marketing tactic or growth hack, Kyle shares why long-term success is often built on something much simpler: trust, relationships, consistency, and delivering value over time.
Kyle discusses his journey in the roofing business, the importance of networking, how referrals continue to drive business growth, and why strong personal and professional relationships remain one of the most valuable assets an entrepreneur can build.
Whether you're a contractor, tradesman, small business owner, salesperson, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers practical insights on leadership, business development, relationship marketing, and building a company that lasts.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How networking can create opportunities that advertising never will
• Why referrals remain one of the most powerful business growth tools
• The mindset required to succeed in the trades and construction industries
• Leadership lessons learned through entrepreneurship
• How to build trust, credibility, and lasting business relationships
• Why consistency beats shortcuts in business and life
If you're looking for practical business advice, entrepreneurial wisdom, and real-world lessons from someone building success from the ground up, this episode is for you.
Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show for conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners, tradesmen, leaders, and innovators who are building exceptional lives and businesses through heart, hands, and hustle.
#FromTheGroundUpShow #KyleWeber #RoofingBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth #ContractorLife #BusinessLeadership #Networking #RelationshipMarketing #Sales #BlueCollarBusiness #ConstructionIndustry #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth
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WATCH & LISTEN
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SHORTER EDITIONS
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674
From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058
GUEST & RESOURCES
https://www.youtube.com/@HometownRoofingSC
https://hometownroofingsc.com/
843-331-5850
https://www.instagram.com/hometownroofingsc/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088431266733
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
https://www.macarthurco.com
https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow
ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW
Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. Honest business and leadership conversations for people building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.
Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com
Questions: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/
1 hr 9 min - Matt Andersen - Intentional Growth: Building a Business Buyers Want
Most business owners focus on growing revenue. The best business owners focus on building value.
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with Matt Andersen to explore what separates good companies from truly valuable businesses. Drawing on experience from more than $5 billion in mergers and acquisitions transactions, Matt shares practical insights on business growth, leadership, company culture, enterprise value, succession planning, and creating a business that can thrive beyond its founder.
Whether you're a contractor, entrepreneur, trades professional, small business owner, or executive leader, this conversation offers a roadmap for building a company that is attractive to buyers, resilient through change, and positioned for long-term success.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to increase the value of your business long before you plan to sell
• What buyers are really looking for during acquisitions• Why leadership development is critical to business growth• How company culture impacts enterprise value• The importance of succession planning and owner independence• Common mistakes business owners make when preparing for an exit• Why the best exit strategies often begin years in advanceIf you're interested in entrepreneurship, business strategy, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, company valuation, or building a business that lasts, this episode is packed with actionable lessons you can apply immediately.
Listen now and learn how to build a business that's worth more than the owner who started it.
#BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwner #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #ExitStrategy #MergersAndAcquisitions #SmallBusiness #CompanyCulture #EntrepreneurLife #Founder #FromTheGroundUpShow
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https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthegroundupshow
https://x.com/FTGUshow
Watch the video show on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/hIMWKeTyKiMAppear on the Show as an expert guest or ask a question of Erick and one of his guests:
https://fromthegroundupshow.com
Guest Links:
https://westlakesecurities.com/https://www.amazon.com/Completing-Deal-Mergers-Acquisitions-Raising/dp/163299691X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VSF8RURGGIDV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WJGlk6iXxPBN5H11Dz1bLvedjzSSODCziPaL4veKs24IQ55U2MC4EuQNd9TQ-BvBVxiaNB-4siTSWqB4kXHQ7Xx23rXcT8cXjjd4ZCz8fZLPhcZ5xOj7v4ci0ZhRDhTRm7se1I93tujE6U8V6GplGtVj2zNs8D-u9J4z3wM3QrfaE4NB3GeNxWKdTlyW56Ro.OJyO_EC-jJwihVFN1sTzi7v4Vt4Cmo5Im36nKyup6Bc&dib_tag=se&keywords=completing+the+deal&qid=1780170106&sprefix=completing+the+dea%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Growth-Performance-Outcomes-Company/dp/1639081879/ref=sr_1_1?crid=87IC4OOBJN40&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2S1PEn-gGCV51etZ8BgkQr-aFzZkO5gUDVFrxBthjKG3uq8zVIgSbdM7vQrU-opqirSjAuIl2hjvjmy61GNPMHOARRq_ghNZEd0qdepAjLqTvQNd1rxScfw2_9LcOMbuxeBKnRBudO78grhomDHlcGNkym-Rjwntb83Vfjp-aV0jVTyRWyKejw-7KHYKHyNFb-6XsbaRwWoE7FMmiYT5F6KQKv-W8VuCI42hGzIsHwo.6QGjyaiJFpussXO2GLZRCv2eyFjuvh3zr-4TiCDhOX4&dib_tag=se&keywords=intentional+growth&qid=1780170131&sprefix=intentional+growth%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/westlake-securities_author-westlake-ceo-matt-andersen-discusses-activity-7236775330705764352-PHtJ/
1 hr 36 min - How to increase the value of your business long before you plan to sell
- Mike Goldenstein - From Roofing Contractor to Tech Entrepreneur- The Future of Roofing Sales & Tech
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, we sit down with Mike Goldenstein to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, and what it really takes to build a long-term career in the trades and construction industries.
With more than three decades of experience across multiple sides of business, Mike shares lessons learned from building companies, navigating industry changes, developing sales teams, embracing technology, and adapting to an evolving marketplace. This conversation goes far beyond roofing — diving into mindset, leadership, customer relationships, business development, and the realities of growing a company from the ground up.
We discuss:
• Entrepreneurship & business growth
• Leadership lessons from decades in the trades
• Sales, customer relationships & communication
• Technology’s impact on traditional industries
• Building and scaling a business
• Adapting to change in competitive markets
• Lessons learned through success and failure
• The future of skilled trades & construction
Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, contractor, salesperson, trades professional, or someone working to grow personally and professionally, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world experience.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available.
#FromTheGroundUpShow #EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #ConstructionIndustry #Tradesmen #BusinessPodcast #SmallBusiness #SalesLeadership #ContractorLife #LeadershipDevelopment
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THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL
Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode.
Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/
WATCH & LISTEN
Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/xJpcw9ahZT0
Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p
Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140
SHORTER EDITIONS
From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674
From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058
GUEST & RESOURCES
https://offers.roofle.com/
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
https://www.macarthurco.com
https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow
ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW
Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. From The Ground Up Show delivers honest business and leadership conversations and practical lessons for owners, operators, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.
Hosted by Erick Loden, a former commercial roofing company owner and business advisor. From 2014 to 2025, he owned and ran his roofing company, growing annual revenue more than eightfold and operating profit nearly fifteenfold before completing a successful internal sale.
Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com
Have a question for Erick or an upcoming guest?
https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/
Have a story built through hearts, hands, and hustle? Apply to be a guest and tell your story:
https://fromthegroundupshow.com/be-a-guest/
1 hr 51 min - Amanda Sima - From Patent to Courtroom - Innovation, Entrepreneurship Betrayal, & Protecting Your Ideas
What does it really take to turn an idea into a successful business — and what happens when that success puts a target on your back?
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Amanda Sima shares her journey from entrepreneur and innovator to navigating the complex world of patents, intellectual property, licensing, and legal battles. This conversation dives deep into the realities of entrepreneurship that most people never see: the risk, sacrifice, persistence, and pressure that come with building something valuable from scratch.
We discuss:
Entrepreneurship and startup growth
Patents and intellectual property protection
Product development and innovation
Business partnerships and legal challenges
Licensing deals and scaling a brand
Resilience, leadership, and learning through adversity
Whether you’re a founder, small business owner, inventor, creator, or someone chasing a big idea, this episode delivers hard-earned lessons and real-world insight into what it takes to build — and defend — something meaningful.
If you enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, business strategy, innovation, leadership, startups, and the realities of building a company from the ground up, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
🎧 Listen now and subscribe to From The Ground Up Show for more conversations with entrepreneurs, builders, creators, and industry leaders.
#Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #Startups #Innovation #Leadership #SmallBusiness #Patents #IntellectualProperty #FounderStory #BusinessGrowth
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THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL
Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode.
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WATCH & LISTEN
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Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140
SHORTER EDITIONS
From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674
From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058
GUEST & RESOURCES
http://brainonloan.com
https://www.youtube.com/@BrainonLoan
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
https://www.macarthurco.com
https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow
ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW
Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. From The Ground Up Show delivers honest business and leadership conversations and practical lessons for owners, operators, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.
Hosted by Erick Loden, a former commercial roofing company owner and business advisor. From 2014 to 2025, he owned and ran his roofing company, growing annual revenue more than eightfold and operating profit nearly fifteenfold before completing a successful internal sale.
Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com
Have a question for Erick or an upcoming guest?
https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/
Have a story built through hearts, hands, and hustle? Apply to be a guest and tell your story:
https://fromthegroundupshow.com/be-a-guest/
1 hr 34 min - Chris Zimmerman - Building an Empire From Roofing to AI
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, we sit down with Chris Zimmerman for a deep conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, roofing, artificial intelligence, faith, family, and what it takes to continue building after achieving success.
Chris shares lessons learned from growing businesses in the blue collar world while also embracing emerging technology and AI. We discuss the realities of scaling a company, the mindset required to lead at a high level, the future of AI in business, and why trades and entrepreneurship still create massive opportunity in America today.
This episode is packed with real-world insight for entrepreneurs, business owners, contractors, creators, and anyone interested in business growth, leadership, self-improvement, and the future of technology.
Topics include:
• Entrepreneurship & business growth
• Roofing and the trades
• Artificial intelligence and the future of business
• Leadership and mindset
• Faith, family, and purpose
• Scaling companies from the ground up
• The realities of success and ambition
If you enjoy podcasts about entrepreneurship, business, self-made success stories, AI, leadership, and blue collar business, this episode is for you.
🎙️ Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders building meaningful lives and businesses.
#FromTheGroundUpShow #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Roofing #BlueCollar #Leadership #SmallBusiness #Startup #Construction #Mindset #Success #BusinessOwner #Faith #Innovation #SelfMade #Podcast #Tradesman #BusinessGrowth
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THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL
Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode.
Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/
WATCH & LISTEN
Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/47vMSWFhqGM
Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p
Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140
SHORTER EDITIONS
From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674
From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058
GUEST & RESOURCES
https://www.masteryourcraftgroup.com
https://www.facebook.com/chris.zimmerman.79
https://aysroofing.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@AtYourServiceRoofing
https://www.owenscorning.com/en-us/roofing/contractors/contractor-profile/228042
https://gladstone-ai.com
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
https://www.macarthurco.com
https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow
ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW
Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. From The Ground Up Show delivers honest business and leadership conversations and practical lessons for owners, operators, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.
Hosted by Erick Loden, a former commercial roofing company owner and business advisor. From 2014 to 2025, he owned and ran his roofing company, growing annual revenue more than eightfold and operating profit nearly fifteenfold before completing a successful internal sale.
Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com
Have a question for Erick or an upcoming guest?
https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/
Have a story built through hearts, hands, and hustle? Apply to be a guest and tell your story:
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2 hr 1 min - Adrian Keeler - From Fishing to Sheriff: Leadership Faith & Protecting Wyoming
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with Deputy Adrian Keeler, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, community leader, family man, and candidate for Sheriff, for an in-depth conversation about leadership, service, faith, character, and the challenges facing communities across Wyoming.
Adrian shares lessons learned from two decades behind the badge, what it means to lead under pressure, the importance of accountability and integrity in public service, and why strong communities depend on leaders who are willing to serve others before themselves.
From stories of life in law enforcement to discussions about family, faith, personal responsibility, and the future of Wyoming, this episode offers valuable insights for business owners, entrepreneurs, first responders, community leaders, and anyone interested in leadership and public service.
Whether you're interested in law enforcement, local government, leadership development, or simply hearing the story of someone dedicated to serving his community, this conversation delivers practical wisdom and authentic perspective from the front lines of public service.
Topics discussed include:
Leadership under pressure
• Law enforcement and public safety
• Faith, family, and character
• Community leadership
• Public service and accountability
• Wyoming values and culture
• The role of a Sheriff in local government
• Building trust within a community
• Personal responsibility and servant leadership
If you enjoy conversations with entrepreneurs, tradespeople, first responders, and leaders who are making a difference in their communities, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend.
#FromTheGroundUpShow #Leadership #LawEnforcement #Sheriff #Wyoming #PublicService #CommunityLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #BlueCollarLeadership #ProtectAndServe #ServantLeadership
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THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL
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Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/
WATCH & LISTEN
Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/2EjLvX9veng
Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p
Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140
SHORTER EDITIONS
From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674
From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058
GUEST & RESOURCES
https://www.facebook.com/adriankeeler.jcsheriff
https://www.instagram.com/adriankeeler.jcsheriff/
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
https://www.macarthurco.com
https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow
ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW
Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. Honest business and leadership conversations for people building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.
Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com
Questions: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/
#FromTheGroundUpShow #AdrianKeeler #Leadership #LawEnforcement #Sheriff #Wyoming #PublicService #CommunityLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #BlueCollarLeadership #ProtectAndServe #FaithAndLeadership #ServantLeadership #WyomingPolitics #FirstResponders
1 hr 47 min - Jesse Boulden - Why So Many Young Men Feel Lost Today - And One Program Fighting Back
What does it take to turn boys into capable, disciplined, purpose-driven men in today’s world?
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with Jesse Boulden for a powerful conversation about masculinity, leadership, discipline, service, and the growing crisis facing young men in America.
Jesse shares the mission behind ALERT Academy and explains how structure, responsibility, hard work, faith, and challenge can radically transform young men who feel lost, distracted, or without direction. This episode explores why modern culture often fails young men — and what families, mentors, and communities can do to rebuild purpose and character.
Topics include:
Masculinity and modern culture
Leadership development for young men
Discipline, accountability, and responsibility
Purpose and identity
Service and character building
Faith, mentorship, and personal growth
Why challenge builds confidence
The importance of strong male role models
If you care about leadership, fatherhood, discipline, self-improvement, rural values, or raising the next generation with strength and purpose, this episode is for you.
Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, agriculture, culture, business, personal growth, and the people building America from the ground up.
#FromTheGroundUpShow #Podcast #Masculinity #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscipline #YoungMen #Purpose #Faith #LeadershipDevelopment #MensMentalHealth #Character #Fatherhood #Service #AmericanValues #RuralAmerica #Entrepreneurship #Responsibility #StrongMen #LongFormPodcast
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THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL
Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode.
Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/
WATCH & LISTEN
Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/sSHZ4c6c7dI
Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p
Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140
SHORTER EDITIONS
From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674
From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058
GUEST & RESOURCES
internationalalertacademy.com
903-636-9500
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
https://www.macarthurco.com
https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow
ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW
Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. From The Ground Up Show delivers honest business and leadership conversations and practical lessons for owners, operators, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.
Hosted by Erick Loden, a former commercial roofing company owner and business advisor. From 2014 to 2025, he owned and ran his roofing company, growing annual revenue more than eightfold and operating profit nearly fifteenfold before completing a successful internal sale.
Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com
Have a question for Erick or an upcoming guest?
https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/
Have a story built through hearts, hands, and hustle? Apply to be a guest and tell your story:
https://fromthegroundupshow.com/be-a-guest/
1 hr 46 min - Katherine Flechaus - What’s Really Holding You Back Isn’t Skill- It’s Belief-- You Can Fix It!
What’s actually holding you back from the next level of success?
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Katherine Flechaus dives deep into the hidden belief systems that quietly shape the way high performers think, act, and grow. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing all the “right” things, this conversation uncovers why—and what to do about it.
You’ll learn how subconscious patterns influence your decisions, leadership style, and overall trajectory, often without you even realizing it. More importantly, Katherine shares practical insight on how to identify and break these limiting beliefs so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and driven individuals who know they’re capable of more—and are ready to remove the internal barriers standing in the way.
If you're serious about growth, mindset, and unlocking your full potential, this is a must-listen.
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From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674
From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.
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GUEST & RESOURCES
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ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW
Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. From The Ground Up Show delivers honest business and leadership conversations and practical lessons for owners, operators, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.
Hosted by Erick Loden, a former commercial roofing company owner and business advisor. From 2014 to 2025, he owned and ran his roofing company, growing annual revenue more than eightfold and operating profit nearly fifteenfold before completing a successful internal sale.
Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com
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1 hr 17 min - Faith Hamlin - Little Jennie Ranch- Raised Different— Entrepreneurship & an Uncommon Path
Faith Hamlin didn’t stumble into a new life… she chose it.
What started as a “planned midlife crisis” — a temporary move to Wyoming — turned into something much bigger. In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Faith shares how stepping outside the expected path led her to a life built on grit, independence, and an entrepreneurial mindset shaped from a young age.
We dive into what it really means to take a leap without having everything figured out, how your upbringing quietly influences your decisions, and why the “safe” path isn’t always the right one. This conversation is a powerful reminder that sometimes the biggest changes come from simply giving yourself permission to try something different.
If you’ve ever felt the pull to change direction, build something of your own, or live more intentionally—this episode will hit home.
#FromTheGroundUpShow #Entrepreneurship #EntrepreneurMindset #UncommonPath #WyomingLife #BuiltNotGiven #LifeOnYourTerms
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THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL
Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode.
Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/
WATCH & LISTEN
Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/rpAOnQhjb5w
Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p
Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140
SHORTER EDITIONS
From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674
From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o
Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058
GUEST & RESOURCES
https://www.facebook.com/littlejennieranch/
https://www.instagram.com/littlejennieranch/
https://thelittlejennieranch.com/
307-733-1044
https://thewyldlifefund.org/home/
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
https://www.macarthurco.com
https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow
ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW
Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. From The Ground Up Show delivers honest business and leadership conversations and practical lessons for owners, operators, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.
Hosted by Erick Loden, a former commercial roofing company owner and business advisor. From 2014 to 2025, he owned and ran his roofing company, growing annual revenue more than eightfold and operating profit nearly fifteenfold before completing a successful internal sale.
Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com
Have a question for Erick or an upcoming guest?
https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/
Have a story built through hearts, hands, and hustle? Apply to be a guest and tell your story:
https://fromthegroundupshow.com/be-a-guest/
#FromTheGroundUpShow #Entrepreneurship #EntrepreneurMindset #UncommonPath #WyomingLife #BuiltNotGiven #LifeOnYourTerms
1 hr 28 min
About From The Ground Up Show with Erick Loden
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From The Ground Up Show is a long-form interview show about how capable people are made. Host Erick Loden talks with entrepreneurs, operators, tradespeople, service members, builders, and…
unconventional leaders about where they came from, the risks and decisions that shaped them, the failures and setbacks they faced, and the lessons they learned. Honest stories about what worked, what didn’t, and what others can learn from the journey. Built with hearts, hands, and hustle.
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