Homegrown Hustle

SUMMARY:

Justin Persinger, owner of Expert Co. Premium Roofing Specialist, shares his journey of starting his own roofing business in 2020. He talks about his transition from being an employee to a business owner and the freedom and flexibility that comes with it. Justin discusses his marketing strategies, including using platforms like Nextdoor and Thumbtack, as well as networking groups like Biz to Biz. He also shares his plans for hiring employees to help with sales and project management. Justin emphasizes the importance of education and attention to detail in the roofing industry.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:27 Transitioning to Business Ownership

05:11 Networking and Referrals

06:40 The Need for Hiring and Delegation

09:22 The Importance of Education and Attention to Detail

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In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman interviews Samantha Jean, a benefit consultant with Aflac. Samantha shares her experience growing up on a goat farm and her time in Haiti, where she started a goat farm to help with sustainability. She then discusses her role in recruiting and transitioning individuals into business ownership at Aflac. Samantha emphasizes the importance of finding people with the right intangibles and the ability to believe in themselves. She also highlights the passion she has for Aflac's mission to provide financial protection for individuals going through cancer battles. Samantha discusses the importance of educating business owners and employees about the benefits of insurance and the value it provides. She emphasizes the need for responsible education to help individuals make informed decisions about their coverage. Samantha also highlights the flexibility of Aflac's benefits and how they can be tailored to meet the needs of different businesses. She shares the significance of disability insurance in protecting employees and insulating employers from potential liabilities. Samantha also mentions the iconic Aflac duck and its role in the company's branding. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of education, communication, and providing comprehensive benefits to support employees' financial well-being.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Homegrown Hustle

01:44 Samantha's Background and Experience

02:41 Early Years on the Goat Farm

06:16 Haiti Mission Trip and Impact

09:10 Starting a Goat Farm in Haiti

25:56 Becoming an Agent at Aflac

27:23 Passion for Aflac's Mission

29:47 The Importance of Education in Insurance and Benefits

36:36 Responsible Education and Preventing Bankruptcies

43:55 The Iconic Aflac Duck and Branding

46:16 Comprehensive Benefits for Employee Financial Well-being

54:14 The Significance of Disability Insurance

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Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthamaroisjean/

Website - http://aflac.com

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Gina Horkey shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur, from starting her first business at a young age to her current ventures in freelance writing and virtual assistance. She discusses the challenges she faced growing up in a poor household and how it motivated her to strive for success. Gina emphasizes the importance of taking action and embracing failure as a learning opportunity. She also highlights the significance of being authentic and not people-pleasing in both personal and professional relationships. Gina discusses the importance of mindset and belief patterns in achieving health and weight loss goals. She emphasizes the need for awareness and introspection to uncover the root causes of unhealthy habits. Gina also shares her journey as an entrepreneur, from starting a virtual assistant business to transitioning into health coaching. She highlights the value of human-to-human experiences in service-based businesses and the importance of being of service to others. Gina provides insights into balancing technology and mental health, particularly in relation to children, and recommends the book 'Worthy' by Jamie Kern Lima.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Homegrown Hustle

00:45 Gina Horky's Background and Current Business

01:15 Gina's Early Business Ventures and Motivation

06:14 Choosing a Different Path and Becoming a Life Coach

07:19 Transitioning to Virtual Assistance and Selling a Business

16:07 Launching Fully Booked VA and Embracing Opportunities

30:04 The Fear of Failure and Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity

34:18 The Importance of Authenticity and Avoiding People-Pleasing

35:42 The Power of Mindset

46:29 The Best Diet is the One You Don't Stop

50:41 The Importance of Awareness

52:34 Creating a Vision for the Future

59:01 Learn, Do, Teach

01:06:37 Striving for Excellence

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/Gina_Horkey

Website - https://undermuscled.com/

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Scott Welle, a bestselling author, speaker, and performance coach, shares his journey from studying psychology to becoming a sports psychologist and eventually transitioning into motivational speaking and coaching business leaders. He emphasizes the importance of applying the principles of sports psychology to business and life, such as focusing on self-awareness, adapting to change, and mastering the mental game. Scott also discusses imposter syndrome and the need to balance comparison with a focus on personal growth and continuous improvement. He shares insights on crafting customized presentations and the impact of his work on changing lives.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Homegrown Hustle

00:45 Scott Welly's Background and Journey

13:58 Navigating Change and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

28:19 Embracing the Infinite Game Mindset

32:06 The Power of Self-Awareness and Adaptability

39:02 Changing Lives through Motivational Speaking and Coaching

42:46 Defining Hustle in Business

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Youtube - https://youtube.com/scottwelle

Website - https://scottwelle.com

SUMMARY:

Curtis Larson, a successful entrepreneur in the home inspection industry, shares his journey and insights on growing a business. He started Marigold Home Inspections as a side hustle and eventually turned it into a thriving company with 20 employees. Larson emphasizes the importance of consistency, customer service, and building personal relationships with clients. He also discusses the expansion of his business into radon mitigation and the challenges and opportunities that come with scaling a company. Larson's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs includes questioning everything, seeking support and advice, and making decisions based on passion and analytics. Curtis Larson, owner of Marigold Home Inspections, discusses the importance of focus, attention to detail, and continuous improvement in business. He emphasizes the need to prioritize and make decisions based on what is most important in life. Larson shares his journey of building Marigold Home Inspections into an A+ company and the key factors that contributed to its success, including caring about the little details, being humble enough to admit when you don't know the answer, and consistently getting positive reviews. He also talks about the expansion of his business into preventative maintenance inspections for townhouse associations and the opportunities for growth in the home inspection industry.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Homegrown Hustle

07:45 The Importance of Passion and Enjoying Work

16:23 Expanding into Radon Mitigation

30:35 Exploring Opportunities for Growth in the Home Inspection Industry

GUEST RESOURCES:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marigoldhomeinspections

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marigoldhomeinspections/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marigold-home-inspections/

Website - www.marigoldhomeinspections.com

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KZ, a top salesman, shares his journey and insights into B2B sales. He emphasizes the importance of caring for clients and the organization, as well as the value of human connection in a world of AI and robots. KZ discusses how he differentiates himself in a commoditized market and shares his experiences in various sales roles. He also reflects on his early entrepreneurial ventures and the lessons he learned from them. The conversation touches on the themes of passion, purpose, grit, and the power of connections. In this conversation, KZ shares his journey from working long hours in a job without a degree to becoming a successful sales executive. He emphasizes the importance of college and how it opened his eyes to the value of education. KZ also discusses the life-changing moment when he found out he was going to be a father and how it shifted his priorities. He shares insights into the sales process, including the importance of velocity and efficiency, and the need to make a high volume of calls to increase the chances of success. KZ also emphasizes the importance of structuring your time and knowing your numbers in sales. He shares his own experience of being challenged by a manager and how it led him to take control of his sales process. KZ defines hustle in sales as getting dirty, grinding, and doing whatever others won't when no one's watching.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Power of Caring in Sales

09:14 The Grit of a Hustler

15:50 Creating Connections for Success

33:39 Structuring Time and Knowing Your Numbers in Sales

43:04 The Power of Being Challenged and Taking Control

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eakayzie/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekeze

SUMMARY:

Jonas Olson, CEO of Turf Badger and host of the Pest Control Millionaire podcast, shares his journey from starting a lawn care company to building a successful pest control business. He emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and thinking big. Jonas discusses the evolution of his business and the lessons he has learned along the way, including the value of access to capital, partnerships, and time management. He also highlights the significance of mindset, perseverance, and the willingness to do hard work. Jonas shares his passion for coaching and mentoring others, both in business and in sports.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose

07:55 Scaling the Pest Control Business and Making Tough Decisions

27:13 The Power of Consistency and Building a Strong Team

34:17 Lessons Learned and Advice for Others

GUEST RESOURCES:

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/badgerturf?lang=en

Youtube= https://www.youtube.com/@pestcontrolmillionaire/featured

Website: http://www.pestcontrolmillionaire.com

Daniel Felt, owner of Kura Homes, shares his journey and the importance of setting goals and staying focused. He discusses his competitive nature and how it has driven him to achieve success in various areas of his life. Daniel emphasizes the power of writing down goals and regularly evaluating progress. He also talks about his experience working with his brother and the lessons he learned about defining roles and effective communication. In this conversation, Daniel Felt, the founder of Kura Home, shares his journey of starting and growing a routine home maintenance company. He discusses the challenges of working with family, the importance of saying no to the wrong opportunities, and the value of focusing on a specific niche. Daniel also talks about the transition from franchising to licensing and the impact of social media on his business. He shares his goals for the future and offers insights on the power of consistency and authenticity in marketing.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Homegrown Hustle

01:14 Daniel's Background and Motivation

05:02 Staying Focused and Evaluating Progress

08:24 The Importance of Writing Down Goals

27:51 Navigating Challenges and Relationships in a Family Business

29:16 The Power of Saying No and Focusing on a Niche

32:42 Transitioning from Franchising to Licensing

36:06 Growing Rapidly and Dealing with Complexity

38:58 Lessons Learned from Failed Franchising Attempt

41:21 Setting and Adjusting Goals for Long-Term Success

43:18 Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Business Growth

GUEST RESOURCES:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KuraHomeMaintenance/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-felt-43272947/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KuraHome?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3rKDatE51PpSaNbhuPVjTQ

Website: https://www.kurahome.com/

In this episode of Homegrown Hustle, host Matt Eickman interviews Joel Swanson, an EOS implementer, about the roles of visionaries and integrators in business. They discuss the importance of visionaries in driving transformational change and the challenges they face in effectively communicating their vision. They also explore the role of integrators in executing the vision and the need for adaptability and change in business. The conversation highlights the value of both roles and the importance of maximizing strengths and partnering with complementary roles. In this conversation, Joel discusses the power of diversity and disagreement within a team, emphasizing the importance of having a framework and ground rules for effective communication. He highlights the value of open, honest, and vulnerable communication and the role of healthy conflict in strengthening teams. Joel also emphasizes the need for prioritization and execution in business, as well as the importance of determining the magnitude of impact when setting goals. He shares insights on the role of an EOS implementer and the factors to consider when selecting a coach or consultant. Finally, he defines hustle as consistent and steady progress towards goals.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Homegrown Hustle

01:14 Joel Swanson's Background and Introduction to EOS

05:10 The Role of Integrators in Business

08:27 The Value of Visionaries and Overcoming Challenges

11:19 Helping Visionaries Communicate Their Vision

15:15 Experience and Evolution as an EOS Implementer

22:35 The Importance of Taking Time to See the Horizon

26:27 The Need for Adaptation and Change in Business

28:50 The Role of Integrators and Challenges They Face

33:38 Maximizing Strengths and Partnering with Complementary Roles

34:36 The Power of Diversity and Disagreement

36:04 The Importance of Establishing a Framework

37:30 Solving the Lack of Framework

38:26 Creating Ground Rules for Effective Communication

39:23 The Importance of Open, Honest, and Vulnerable Communication

41:18 The Value of Healthy Conflict

42:47 Balancing Emotion and Logic in Conflict Resolution

44:16 Foundational Tools of Execution

45:41 Prioritizing and Focusing on Key Objectives

49:05 Determining the Magnitude of Impact

51:04 Considering Financials in Decision-Making

52:58 The Role of the EOS Implementer

53:26 Differentiating EOS from Other Coaching Platforms

54:21 Selecting the Right Coach or Consultant

56:42 Building Trust and Chemistry with a Coach

58:35 Determining the Need for a Coach

01:00:01 The Definition of Hustle

GUEST RESOURCES:

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-swanson/

Website - https://www.eosworldwide.com/joel-swanson

SUMMARY:

In this episode, host Matt Eickman interviews Chris Knight, a former police officer turned car salesman. Chris shares his top three favorite stories from his 16 years as a police officer, including a bank robbery, a fight with a suspect, and a car crash. He also discusses the injuries that led to his career change and the misconceptions people have about police officers. Chris explains how his training as an officer helps him in his current role as a car salesman, particularly in reading people's stress levels and effectively communicating with customers. He offers advice for calling 911 and emphasizes the importance of staying calm in emergency situations. The episode concludes with a discussion on the role of dispatchers and the time between calling 911 and police arrival. In this conversation, Chris Knight shares insights from his 16-year career in law enforcement and his current role in auto sales. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and verifying information in any situation. Chris also discusses his journey to finding purpose in law enforcement and the decision to pursue a career in the field. He provides an overview of the training process at the police academy and the continuous learning of new tools and technologies. Chris highlights the significance of metacognition in daily life and the value of listening to and understanding children. He concludes by encouraging individuals to embrace a different grind and seek out professionals who prioritize customer satisfaction.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction

01:13 Top Three Stories as a Police Officer

05:04 Being Called 'Baby Cop'

06:03 Helping Others in Emergency Situations

07:30 Misconceptions about Police Officers

08:25 Transition to Car Sales

10:20 Reading People's Stress Levels

13:43 Communication Skills

15:31 Advice for Calling 911

20:23 Handling Stressful Situations

22:45 The Time Between Calling 911 and Police Arrival

23:45 Building Trust and Verifying Information

27:06 Finding Purpose in Law Enforcement

29:01 Choosing a Career in Law Enforcement

30:26 Training at the Police Academy

31:53 Learning New Tools and Technologies

33:22 Testing and Evaluating Skills

36:08 Applying Metacognition in Daily Life

39:30 Listening to and Understanding Children

42:19 Reflecting on Reactions and Responses

45:16 Embracing a Different Grind

46:11 Closing Remarks

GUEST RESOURCES:

Website - www.coonrapidschrysler.net