In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard takes a step back to recap highlights from the past few weeks of guests before diving into some of your most pressing listener questions.

He tackles three critical topics every entrepreneur and business leader needs to understand:

Avoiding burnout and overextension — how to stay focused and not spread yourself too thin as an owner.

Generational planning — building a business that lasts and can be passed down to the next generation.

Pitching to venture capitalists — what investors are really looking for, and the red flags to avoid.

Whether you’re running a growing company, planning for your family’s future, or preparing for a VC pitch, Richard shares insights you can put into practice right away.

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most experienced voices in business.

In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy sits down with Cody Nicholson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Helium.

Cody partners with visionary entrepreneurs to help them build, buy, and sell their companies—and he’s passionate about transforming groundbreaking ideas into thriving businesses.

Cody shares his entrepreneurial journey, including:

How he first got started in business

Why failure—and persistence—were key to his success

The lessons learned from putting in the work, even when things didn’t go as planned

How to craft and deliver a winning pitch to venture capitalists

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned founder, or someone curious about the real stories behind building businesses, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.

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In this episode, Richard Scrushy sits down with entrepreneur Lamont West for an inspiring conversation about the true power of business ownership. Lamont shares how being your own boss gives you control over your life, the importance of building businesses that last for the next generation, and how to create residual income that works for you long after the initial effort.

If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business, leaving a legacy, or finding ways to build long-term financial freedom, this episode is full of practical insights and real-world motivation.

🔑 Topics covered:

• Why business ownership is about more than just money — it’s about control

• How to think generationally and create opportunities for your family’s future

• The fundamentals of building residual income streams

• Lessons learned from Lamont’s entrepreneurial journey

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In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy tackles some big topics making headlines:

• Recent news about Encompass Health Corporation — Richard shares his perspective as the company makes moves in today’s healthcare and business landscape.

• Understanding Sarbanes-Oxley — a clear explanation of what the legislation is, why it was created, and how it continues to affect business leaders, boards, and investors.

• Listener Q&A — Richard answers more real-world questions from entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners navigating today’s challenges.

If you want unfiltered insight from someone who has been in the boardroom, built billion-dollar companies, and lived through the highs and lows of business, this is a can’t-miss conversation.

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This week on Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy sits down with serial entrepreneur Hunter Carr for an unfiltered conversation about building, scaling, and reinventing businesses across industries.

Hunter shares the hard-earned lessons from his entrepreneurial journey—what it takes to spot opportunities, the mindset needed to overcome setbacks, and the strategies that have fueled his success time and again. Whether you’re just starting out or leading a company through its next stage of growth, Hunter’s insights will challenge you to think bigger and act bolder.

📌 Topics include:

• The mindset that separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest

• How to evaluate when to pivot versus when to double down

• Practical advice for leaders trying to scale without losing control

👉 Don’t miss this candid conversation between two proven entrepreneurs about what it really takes to build lasting businesses.

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In this episode, Richard Scrushy dives into some of the toughest crossroads entrepreneurs face. From deciding between building a services business or launching a product, to weighing the independence of a startup versus the structure of a franchise, Richard breaks down the real tradeoffs that shape long-term success.

Listeners wrote in with powerful questions, including:

• How do you know when to stick with a local concept versus taking it statewide or national?

• What’s the smarter path for scaling—debt or equity?

• Can entrepreneurship be taught, or is it temperament-driven?

• How do you keep momentum when finance, HR, and legal challenges slow you down?

• And how do you grow quickly without sacrificing brand quality?

With insights from decades of experience, Richard offers candid advice to visionaries balancing ambition with practicality. Whether you’re running a profitable service company, considering a franchise, or dreaming of scaling a startup, this episode gives you the frameworks to make smarter decisions and stay focused on what really matters.

In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy breaks down one of the biggest make-or-break factors for any company: having the right financing in place. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an existing business, securing the proper funding can mean the difference between success and struggle.

Richard shares practical advice from his decades of experience leading multi-billion-dollar companies—covering topics like:

Understanding your true capital needs

Choosing between debt and equity financing

Avoiding common funding mistakes

Preparing your business to attract serious investors

Managing growth without losing control

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to launch, grow, or take your business to the next level, this episode is packed with insights you can put into action today. 

📌 Listen, learn, and build smarter.

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On this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy and Dave Greene dive into one of the most important keys to entrepreneurial success: having an idea that truly fills a need. We discuss the story of Bill Manovich, inventor of Simple Scrub—a clever cleaning tool that has taken the market by storm and even made its debut on the Home Shopping Network. We talk about the story behind the product, how he recognized a gap in the market, and what it took to turn his idea into a household item. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or just love a great innovation story, this episode is packed with insights on identifying market needs, developing solutions, and getting your product in front of the right audience. 📌 Topics Covered: How to spot a business opportunity by solving a problem The journey from idea to invention 🔗 Learn more about Simple Scrub: https://thesimplescrub.com/ #Business #Entrepreneurship #Invention #ScrushyOnBusiness #SimpleScrub #HomeShoppingNetwork

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In this episode, former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy breaks down the real reason to start a business—and it’s not just about making money. Scrushy shares why identifying a true need in the market is the first and most important step for any entrepreneur. He also reflects on how this mindset led him to break away and launch HealthSouth, one of the most successful healthcare companies in the U.S. Whether you’re thinking about launching your first startup or looking to sharpen your business instincts, this insight is essential. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more straight talk from a CEO who’s built billion-dollar companies from the ground up. #entrepreneurship #businessadvice #startups #richardscrushy #healthsouth

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In the first episode of Scrushy on Business, you meet hosts Richard Scrushy and Dave Greene. Scrushy talks about growing up in Alabama, starting to work at age 12 and where his drive comes from. He discusses getting into the medical field and the beginnings of HealthSouth.

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