Kate McKay joins the conversation to share her journey in bodybuilding and her mission to foster community and excellence. She addresses common misconceptions about bodybuilders and the unique challenges women face in male-dominated gym environments. Kate highlights the societal challenges for fit women and the importance of fortitude in achieving life and business success. She discusses personal growth through the 75 hard program, emphasizing accountability and curiosity. The discussion explores the integration of fitness and business, the role of solitude for CEOs, and the mindset required to embrace challenges. Kate concludes with insights on overcoming negative self-talk, using humor, and the importance of finishing strong.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Kate McKay

(0:23) Kate McKay's mission and bodybuilding experience

(3:07) Community and excellence in bodybuilding

(5:03) Misconceptions about bodybuilders and stereotypes

(7:32) Female experience in male-dominated gym environments

(10:02) Societal challenges for fit women

(14:26) Fortitude's role in life and business success

(24:00) Personal growth: 75 hard program and accountability

(26:36) Hard vs. difficult tasks and the role of curiosity

(32:38) Fitness, performance, and business integration

(38:52) CEOs' fitness and solitude's role in self-discipline

(45:48) Mindset for embracing challenges and pushing limits

(48:52) Negative self-talk and humor in high performance

(54:55) The importance of finishing strong and continuous improvement

(59:25) Closing remarks and guest appreciation

In this episode, Richard Walsh dives into a conversation with Andrew Cervenka, exploring his background in the auto industry and expertise in business credit. They discuss the significance of business credit for personal asset protection and strategic growth, illustrated through a trucking company success story. The conversation covers the benefits of vertical integration and process continuation, alongside insights on financial management and the optimal timing for focusing on business credit. Andrew shares strategies for untangling personal and business credit, the risks of commingling, and a system for scaling business credit by leveraging vendor relationships.

(0:00) Introduction and Andrew's background in auto industry and business credit

(3:50) Business credit for personal asset protection and strategic growth

(8:31) Trucking company success story and strategic planning

(13:00) The role of vertical integration and process continuation

(20:22) Financial management and the right time for business credit focus

(24:38) Untangling personal and business credit and the risks of commingling

(31:00) Business credit scaling system and leveraging vendor relationships

(39:05) Connecting with Andrew Cervenka and closing remarks

Justin Goodbread shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the lessons learned from starting, selling, and scaling multiple companies. He discusses the transition to financial services, focusing on building generational wealth and reducing owner dependence. Justin emphasizes the difference between profitable and valuable companies, the reality of selling a business, and the importance of coaching. He explores strategic planning, business valuation, and making a business appealing to buyers. The episode also covers avoiding get-rich-quick schemes, achieving true freedom, and balancing personal values with business goals. Justin concludes with insights on aligning life priorities and overcoming ego.

(0:00) Introduction to guest Justin Goodbread and entrepreneurial background

(1:08) Starting, selling, and scaling multiple companies

(2:05) Influence of early experiences on entrepreneurship

(6:10) Overcoming challenges and transitioning to financial services

(10:13) Building generational wealth and reducing owner dependence

(16:07) Profitable vs. valuable companies: Understanding the difference

(21:00) The reality of selling a business and the role of coaching

(26:44) Following a coach's advice and maintaining focus

(29:20) Long-term goals, strategic planning, and business valuation

(35:35) Timing and building a business attractive to buyers

(40:56) Avoiding get-rich-quick schemes and achieving true freedom

(44:26) Stories of transformation and the importance of balance

(50:23) Aligning business with personal values and overcoming ego

(57:24) Prioritizing life's five Fs and contacting Justin Goodbread

Richard Walsh and Sabrina Guler explore the intersection of personal challenges and entrepreneurship, starting with Richard's 75 Hard experience and Sabrina's insights on creativity. They delve into the importance of vision, journaling, and intention setting for entrepreneurs. The discussion transitions into strategies for embracing change, structuring business offers, and overcoming sales rejection. Sabrina and Richard highlight identifying client pain points, understanding customer psychology, and leveraging personal experiences in sales. They also touch on market research, spiritual principles, and creating freedom through entrepreneurship, emphasizing the role of messaging and accountability.

(0:00) Introduction of Sabrina Guler and her background

(2:20) Richard's experience with 75 Hard challenge

(3:20) Sabrina's take on personalized challenges and creativity

(6:17) The role of creativity and vision for entrepreneurs

(8:42) Journaling and intention setting with Sabrina Guler

(10:03) Richard's personal and professional transformation

(13:22) Strategies for embracing change in business

(16:13) Structuring a primary business offer and sales ecosystem

(21:10) Building momentum and overcoming sales rejection

(26:52) Identifying client pain points and ideal profiles

(32:39) The psychology behind customer purchases

(38:00) Utilizing personal client experiences in sales

(39:48) Market research and subconscious influences on buyers

(41:01) Integrating spiritual principles in business

(42:16) Creating freedom through entrepreneurship

(46:01) Scaling business solutions and learning from failures

(49:45) The importance of messaging and accountability

(53:02) Contacting Sabrina Guler

Richard Walsh is joined by Adam Leeper to explore the intricacies of agility and adaptability within midsize businesses. They delve into the phases of business growth, emphasizing the critical nature of transitions, goal setting, and daily adjustments. Adam highlights the significance of after action reviews and celebrating successes, while learning from debriefs to refine processes. The discussion extends to preparing for future trends, embracing technology, and strategic thinking in leadership. They also cover building the ideal team, delegation, and problem-solving, concluding with insights on leadership development and team building.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Adam Leeper

(0:18) Adam Leeper’s background and expertise

(2:02) Agility and adaptability in midsize businesses and challenges

(5:26) Phases of business growth and the importance of transition

(10:23) Setting goals and making daily adjustments

(13:43) Importance of after action reviews and celebrating wins

(17:19) Learning from debriefs to improve processes

(20:44) Preparing for future trends and embracing new technology

(27:19) Strategic thinking, innovation, and the infinite game in leadership

(31:59) Building an ideal team member profile and leadership development

(39:40) Delegation, traits, and skills for building and assessing leadership

(50:10) Problem-solving and the importance of team building in leadership

(53:09) Final thoughts on leadership development and closing remarks

Richard Walsh is joined by Devon Gonzales to explore his journey from personal trainer to a six-figure business owner with Strive 11. They discuss the limitations of standard training certifications and the importance of building a strong referral system. Devon shares the evolution of the Strive 11 business model, emphasizing client feedback and industry differentiation. The conversation covers future franchise plans, core values, and the vetting process for potential franchisees. They highlight the importance of balancing systems and people management, creating vibrant gym environments, and gamifying fitness. Richard and Devon conclude with insights on entrepreneurship and the Strive 11 community.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Devon Gonzales

(0:27) Devon's background and transition to six-figure personal training business

(3:03) Richard's personal training certification and realization of its limitations

(5:52) Building a referral system and launching Strive gym concept

(9:23) Development and evolution of the Strive 11 business model

(15:04) Adapting to client feedback and differentiating in the fitness industry

(17:24) Future plans and strategic vision for Strive 11 franchises

(21:08) Core values and vetting process for franchisees

(22:13) Balancing systems, people management, and the power of in-person meetings

(27:27) Ensuring franchisee commitment and realistic expectations

(30:02) Role of franchisors and attracting the right business owners

(33:47) Program consistency and creating vibrant gym environments

(39:40) Building community and workout partnerships at Strive 11

(42:16) Overview of the Strive 11 workout program and gamifying fitness

(47:42) Measuring progress and balancing passion with business

(50:10) Final thoughts on entrepreneurship and learning more about Strive 11

(53:01) Conclusion and thanks

Richard Walsh welcomes Marina Gonc to discuss her work with the Youth Business Academy, highlighting the importance of nurturing entrepreneurship in children. They explore the benefits of instilling business understanding and an entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing freedom, profit, and impact. The discussion covers teaching patience, persistence, and overcoming the fear of failure, alongside the role of educators in raising critical thinkers. Marina shares future plans for the academy, the benefits of homeschooling, and the advantages of outdoor learning. The episode underscores empowering children, fostering a supportive community, and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking within families.

(0:00) Introduction of guest Marina Gonc and background

(0:49) Introduction to Youth Business Academy

(2:23) Inspiration and importance of fostering entrepreneurship in children

(11:04) Benefits of business understanding and encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset

(14:24) Outreach, misconceptions about business owners, and the importance of freedom, profit, and impact

(25:34) Teaching patience, persistence, and overcoming fear of failure

(29:34) Role of educators and raising critical thinkers

(34:40) Future plans for Youth Business Academy and benefits of homeschooling

(42:01) Advantages of outdoor learning and collaborative environments

(45:09) Empowering children and building a supportive community

(48:24) Organic growth, success, and how to connect with the academy

(50:30) Encouraging entrepreneurial thinking in families and closing remarks

Richard Walsh and Brad Huebner explore Brad's transition from a Marine to a business coach, focusing on the handyman business's evolution and overcoming its stigma. They delve into marketing strategies, professional presentation, and scaling challenges for handymen and remodelers. The discussion highlights the importance of niche specialization and understanding profit margins across remodeling sectors. They emphasize the value of business identity, coachability, team-building, and leveraging external perspectives. The episode also covers historical coaching perspectives, handling problematic employees, and the significance of experiential wisdom, concluding with Brad's contact information and a sports analogy on hiring coaches.

(0:00) Introduction and Brad Huebner's journey from Marine to business coach

(3:33) Handyman business evolution and stigma

(9:09) Marketing strategies for handymen and remodelers

(14:03) Professional presentation and scaling challenges

(19:33) Starting and mastering niche businesses

(22:12) Specialization and profitability in niche remodeling

(32:01) Understanding profit margins in different remodel sectors

(37:26) Business identity and the value of being coachable

(41:07) Building teams and leveraging external perspectives

(46:22) Historical perspective on coaching and accountability

(51:01) Handling bad employees and the role of experiential wisdom

(54:16) Brad's contact information, free ebook, and importance of coaching

(55:14) Hiring coaches and the sports analogy wrap-up

Scott Ferguson shares his journey from Navy service to entrepreneurship, highlighting his experience overcoming the 2008 financial crisis. He discusses strategies for mental toughness, focusing on future progress, and embracing challenges. Scott emphasizes the importance of gratitude, resilience, and rejecting mediocrity, while also exploring the evolving role of coaching. He concludes with insights on managing anxiety and stress testing beliefs.

(0:00) Introduction of Scott Ferguson and background

(4:51) Scott's Navy experience and reconnecting with biological family

(8:16) Transition from Navy to entrepreneurship

(10:18) Overcoming the 2008 financial crisis and transitioning to coaching

(15:04) Strategies for mental toughness and focusing on the future

(22:01) Teaching resilience and dealing with negativity

(24:50) Embracing progress, coachability, and the evolution of coaching

(30:26) Mindset, overcoming procrastination, and starting with gratitude

(39:27) Developing motivation and finding joy in challenges

(45:09) Rejecting mediocrity and the value of podcasting

(47:02) Managing anxiety, stress testing beliefs, and client boundaries

(52:07) Final words and closing remarks

Richard Walsh and Sabrina Guler discuss their entrepreneurial journeys, focusing on value creation and overcoming challenges like the 2008 financial crisis. Sabrina shares her experiences with Airbnb, the importance of delegation, coaching, and self-awareness in business.

(0:00) Introduction and Sabrina Guler's entrepreneurial background

(2:42) Impact of the 2008 financial crisis on entrepreneurship

(5:27) Entrepreneurial journeys of Richard Walsh and Sabrina Guler

(9:42) The role of value creation in entrepreneurship

(16:35) Sabrina's Airbnb business journey and handling pressures

(27:37) Developing delegation systems and mindset for success

(35:11) The importance of coaching in decision-making and growth

(41:37) Sabrina's transition to coaching and business support strategies

(50:32) The critical role of self-awareness and overcoming ego in business

(1:01:29) Closing remarks and connecting with Sabrina Guler