Ryan Riegler, third-generation leader and Vice President of Riegler Blacktop, joins Eunicia Peret to share what it really takes to scale a family business into a multi-million dollar operation. With over three decades in construction, Ryan breaks down the realities of working within a family-run company, navigating generational transitions, and building systems that allow for long-term growth. From implementing financial discipline and reinvestment strategies to hiring outside talent and structuring leadership roles, Ryan offers a behind-the-scenes look at how their company grew from 30 employees to nearly 200. He also opens up about personal lessons, including failure in his first marriage, the importance of balance, and why relentless consistency is the foundation of success. This episode is a raw and practical guide for anyone building a business that’s meant to last.

Family businesses require structure: Clear roles, compensation, and communication prevent conflict

Reinvestment fuels growth: A disciplined financial model creates long-term stability and expansion

Hiring outside expertise is critical: You can’t scale if you only rely on family knowledge

Transparency builds trust: Open books and regular communication strengthen partnerships

You must let go to grow: Delegation is necessary for scaling beyond a certain point

Consistency creates success: Showing up every day and doing the work compounds over time

Failure teaches perspective: Personal setbacks often reshape priorities and leadership

Planning ahead protects the business: Succession, insurance, and tax strategy are essential

Purpose drives performance: Leaders who operate with intention create stronger teams

Balance matters: Success in business means nothing if it costs you everything personally

[00:00:00] Introduction to Ryan and the Riegler family business

[00:02:00] The history of the company and generational transition

[00:04:00] Growing from 30 to 200 employees

[00:05:00] Managing family dynamics in business

[00:07:00] The importance of business planning and tax strategy

[00:09:00] Hiring the right accountant, lawyer, and leadership team

[00:11:00] Bringing in non-family executives to scale

[00:13:00] Structuring compensation and ownership in family businesses

[00:14:00] The 40/40/20 financial model for growth

[00:16:00] Risk management, insurance, and buy-sell agreements

[00:18:00] Expanding services and vertical integration

[00:20:00] The role of SWOT analysis in business growth

[00:22:00] Work-life balance and making time for what matters

[00:23:00] Personal failure and lessons from divorce

[00:25:00] Coaching, leadership, and giving back

[00:26:00] Final message: relentless consistency

Christina Collins, founder and franchisor of Never Stop Moving 365, joins Eunicia Peret to share how she turned a passion for youth fitness into a rapidly growing, mission-driven business. With a background in education and physical literacy, Christina explains how movement in childhood builds far more than physical health, it develops confidence, resilience, and leadership skills that carry into adulthood. The conversation dives into modern parenting challenges, from overscheduled kids to screen-heavy lifestyles, and introduces a new model that brings movement directly into the home. Christina also shares her journey as a bootstrapped female founder, the grit required to scale without outside capital, and how she continues to innovate by constantly challenging her own business. This episode is a powerful reminder that building strong children and strong businesses both start with intentional action.

Movement builds future leaders: Physical activity teaches resilience, confidence, and leadership early in life

Failure is feedback: Learning to fail safely as a child creates stronger, more adaptable adults

Modern childhood is out of balance: Kids are often stuck between overscheduling and excessive screen time

Convenience drives adoption: Bringing services into the home removes barriers for busy families

You don’t need external funding to scale: Grit, vision, and persistence can build a successful business

Limiting beliefs must be managed daily: Entrepreneurs need systems to quiet doubt and stay focused

Compete with yourself: Constant self-competition creates innovation and long-term advantage

Access matters: Removing financial and logistical barriers expands impact to more communities

Role modeling is powerful: Children adopt habits by watching what adults consistently do

You are limitless: Growth comes from pushing beyond perceived boundaries

[00:00:00] Introduction to Christina Collins and Never Stop Moving 365

[00:02:00] How movement shapes leadership and lifelong skills

[00:04:00] The problem with overscheduled and screen-heavy childhoods

[00:05:00] Building a business around convenience and in-home services

[00:07:00] Balancing competition, confidence, and child development

[00:08:00] Bootstrapping a business as a female founder

[00:10:00] Learning from failure and applying feedback

[00:12:00] Entrepreneurial mindset and managing limiting beliefs

[00:13:00] Competing with your own business to stay ahead

[00:15:00] The “tip jar” concept and lessons for entrepreneurs

[00:17:00] Expanding services and responding to client needs

[00:19:00] Success stories and real-life impact on families

[00:21:00] Learning from others’ failures through podcasts and mentorship

[00:23:00] Building access through philanthropy and community programs

[00:25:00] Practical tips for parents to encourage movement at home

[00:27:00] Final message: You are limitless

Wendy Wright, financial therapist and money mentor, joins Eunicia Peret to explore the powerful intersection between money and emotions, and why most financial decisions have little to do with logic. Drawing from her background as a licensed therapist and business professional, Wendy explains how deeply rooted money stories shape behavior, relationships, and long-term financial outcomes. Together, they unpack why even highly successful individuals struggle with money anxiety, how unconscious beliefs drive decisions, and what it takes to shift from avoidance or fear into clarity and confidence. This episode offers a fresh perspective on financial wellbeing, showing that true success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about healing your relationship with money.

Money decisions are mostly emotional: Up to 80–90% of financial behavior is driven by feelings, not logic

Everyone has a money story: Even if you think you weren’t taught about money, you learned it through experience

Awareness is the first step: You can’t change behavior until you understand the emotions behind it

Language shapes your financial reality: Words like “expensive” carry emotional weight and influence decisions

Unresolved money stories create patterns: These patterns often show up as avoidance, anxiety, or overcontrol

Financial success doesn’t eliminate money stress: Even high earners can have unhealthy relationships with money

You don’t need perfection, just progress: Moving toward clarity and alignment is more important than getting everything “right”

The right support matters: Not all financial professionals understand the emotional side of money

Your nervous system is part of your financial life: Calm decisions lead to better long-term outcomes

You can have peace with money: Anxiety around money is not something you have to live with

[00:00:00] Introduction to Wendy Wright and financial therapy

[00:02:00] What financial therapy is and why it matters

[00:03:00] The emotional drivers behind financial decisions

[00:05:00] The risks of working with misaligned financial professionals

[00:07:00] How to identify a qualified financial therapist

[00:09:00] Language, behavior, and emotional triggers around money

[00:11:00] Why people avoid financial conversations

[00:13:00] Reframing money language and reducing emotional charge

[00:15:00] The role of money stories in decision-making

[00:17:00] How subconscious beliefs drive financial behavior

[00:20:00] Real-world example: shifting perspective creates opportunity

[00:22:00] Awareness, pausing, and observing financial habits

[00:24:00] Writing down thoughts and emotions around spending

[00:26:00] Invisible money markers and hidden expectations

[00:28:00] Breaking free from preconceived financial norms

[00:30:00] Recognizing misaligned financial relationships

[00:32:00] Role-playing difficult financial conversations

[00:34:00] Wendy’s personal lesson from financial loss and debt cycles

[00:36:00] Final message: money anxiety is not inevitable

Dr. Alison Curfman, pediatric emergency physician and co-founder of Imagine Pediatrics, joins Eunicia Peret to share how she transformed frontline clinical frustration into a multi nine-figure healthcare company in under two years. After witnessing firsthand the gaps in patient care, including a tragic case that highlighted the lack of access and communication in rural healthcare. Alison set out to build better systems using telehealth and innovative care models. In this episode, she breaks down how physicians can leverage their existing expertise to create impact far beyond the exam room, why traditional career paths aren’t the only option, and how curiosity and strategic networking can open entirely new doors. This conversation is a powerful reminder that you don’t need another degree to create change, you need perspective, courage, and the willingness to step outside the system.

Your expertise is more valuable than you think: Physicians already have the knowledge needed to influence and build solutions

You don’t need another degree to pivot: Real-world experience often outweighs formal credentials like an MBA

Curiosity is the starting point: Exploring new ideas and asking better questions opens new career paths

Strategic networking creates opportunity: Conversations and connections lead to advisory roles and business ventures

You don’t have to take massive risks upfront: Small steps like advising or consulting can lead to bigger transitions

The system won’t fix itself: Innovation often requires stepping outside traditional structures

Your environment shapes your thinking: Exposure to different industries expands what you believe is possible

Be cautious with financial decisions: Don’t invest heavily without a clear plan or trusted guidance

Your voice is needed in innovation: Healthcare solutions require real clinical insight to succeed

Impact scales beyond one-to-one care: Building systems allows you to help thousands instead of individuals

[00:00:00] Introduction to Dr. Alison Curfman and her background

[00:02:00] The patient case that sparked her journey into innovation

[00:04:00] Early work in telehealth and virtual care models

[00:05:00] Reducing hospitalizations through better support systems

[00:06:00] Transitioning from clinical practice to the startup world

[00:07:00] Building Imagine Pediatrics and scaling rapidly

[00:08:00] Why physicians don’t need an MBA to pivot

[00:10:00] Leveraging existing expertise in new ways

[00:12:00] The importance of curiosity and continuous learning

[00:13:00] Strategic networking: LinkedIn, conferences, and outreach

[00:15:00] Breaking out of the “bubble” of traditional systems

[00:18:00] Moving the needle instead of solving everything

[00:22:00] Taking small, low-risk steps toward new opportunities

[00:24:00] Financial awareness and avoiding costly mistakes

[00:27:00] Building safely: MVPs and smart capital strategy

[00:30:00] The importance of trusted advisors and legal guidance

[00:32:00] Final message: You are needed, your expertise matters

Alexander Hollis, founder of NurseHub, joins Eunicia Peret to share how he built a mission-driven edtech company tackling one of the biggest challenges in healthcare, the nursing shortage. With a background in education, not nursing, Alex explains how he identified a critical gap in access to nursing education and built a platform that now supports thousands of aspiring nurses. The conversation dives into building trust in an industry you didn’t come from, hiring the right people to scale, and balancing empathy with leadership. They also explore the realities of bootstrapping, making education accessible, and why solving the nursing shortage requires both innovation and systemic change. This episode is a powerful look at purpose-driven entrepreneurship and building something bigger than yourself.

You don’t need to be the expert to build in an industry: Start within your strengths and bring in experts where needed

Hiring the right people changes everything: Great hires elevate culture, performance, and long-term scalability

You shouldn’t be the smartest person in the room: Strong teams outperform solo-driven leadership

Mission-driven companies attract aligned talent: Purpose naturally draws in empathetic and high-performing individuals

Accessibility can be a growth strategy: Providing free value builds trust, reach, and long-term success

Bootstrapping creates discipline: Operating lean forces smarter decisions and sustainable growth

Empathy improves product development: Understanding your users deeply leads to better solutions

Feedback is leadership, not confrontation: Avoiding hard conversations creates bigger problems over time

Free content can be powerful marketing: Giving value upfront builds credibility and conversion

Big problems require systemic solutions: Ending the nursing shortage goes beyond business, it requires national change

[00:00:00] Introduction to Alexander Hollis and NurseHub

[00:01:00] From teaching physics to solving the nursing shortage

[00:03:00] The origin story of NurseHub and early challenges

[00:04:00] Building trust without being a nurse

[00:06:00] Leveraging expertise and hiring the right people

[00:08:00] Lessons learned from scaling a bootstrapped company

[00:10:00] Why hiring well improves both culture and results

[00:13:00] Making education accessible through pricing and free content

[00:15:00] The impact of giving away value for free

[00:17:00] Leading with empathy without burning out

[00:19:00] Building products by understanding student struggles

[00:20:00] Staying agile through strategic hiring and lean operations

[00:22:00] Bootstrapping vs. raising capital

[00:24:00] The realities behind the nursing shortage

[00:26:00] National-level solutions needed for healthcare

[00:29:00] Leadership lessons: empathy and difficult conversations

[00:31:00] Final thoughts on hiring, culture, and feedback

In this solo episode, Eunicia Peret addresses one of the most common questions she receives: why do successful individuals hesitate to make strategic financial moves, even when they know better options exist? Drawing from real client experiences, Eunicia breaks down the three biggest barriers that prevent people from elevating to the next level: fear of change, scarcity mindset, and external influences. She explains how these patterns quietly cost individuals hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars over time, and why having an unbiased financial quarterback is essential. This episode is a direct, practical, and eye-opening conversation designed to challenge how you think about money, decision-making, and the team you trust.

Fear of change keeps people stuck: Many individuals stay in suboptimal situations simply because it feels familiar

You don’t need to replace your team immediately: Bringing in an unbiased third party can elevate your current team instead of replacing it

Scarcity thinking is expensive: Focusing only on cost often leads to significantly higher long-term losses

Value should always be measurable: The right strategy should produce a clear return, not just a fee

Free advice is rarely free: What appears low-cost can result in major missed opportunities

External opinions can derail progress: People without full context can unintentionally lead you in the wrong direction

You need a financial quarterback: Someone who sees the full picture and coordinates strategy across your team

Collaboration drives better outcomes: When experts work together, your results improve significantly

Outgrowing your team is normal: Growth requires evolving your support system

Better questions lead to better results: Shift from “what does this cost?” to “what value does this create?”

[00:00:00] Introduction and why Eunicia is addressing this topic solo

[00:01:00] The real reason people don’t think outside the box financially

[00:02:00] The concept of a “financial crater” and ongoing money leaks

[00:02:30] Barrier #1: Fear of change and staying comfortable

[00:04:00] How to transition without disrupting your entire team

[00:06:00] Real example of resistance from existing advisors

[00:07:00] Barrier #2: Scarcity mindset and focusing on cost

[00:08:00] Why “free” often leads to expensive mistakes

[00:09:00] Measuring ROI instead of focusing on fees

[00:10:00] Barrier #3: External influences and uninformed opinions

[00:11:00] Why partial information leads to poor decisions

[00:12:00] Real-world example of flawed tax advice

[00:14:00] The importance of unbiased, strategic guidance

[00:15:00] Recap of the three barriers and how to overcome them

[00:16:00] Final thoughts on building your personal advisory “board”

Lee Partee, CEO of Skyview Partners, joins Eunicia Peret for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture, and the responsibility that comes with building and acquiring businesses. With more than 27 years of experience across construction, real estate, and specialty trades, Lee shares how his faith-driven leadership philosophy and “Buffalo Culture” framework shape the way his teams operate and grow. Together, they unpack the realities behind buying and selling businesses, the dangers of poorly structured deals, and why so many entrepreneurs are misled by flashy acquisition strategies and hustle culture. This episode is a candid look at what it truly means to lead people, steward businesses responsibly, and build legacy—not just wealth.

Leadership starts with self-leadership: Every team member must see themselves as a leader first

Culture must be lived, not just written: The Buffalo Culture code of conduct creates personal accountability across teams

Storms should be faced head-on: Like buffalo running into storms, leaders must confront challenges directly

Buying businesses requires real preparation: Education, proper advisors, and industry knowledge are essential before acquiring a company

Private equity and rushed deals can destroy legacy: Many sellers lose both value and purpose when deals prioritize speed over stewardship

A strong advisory team is critical: The right attorney, CPA, and strategic advisors protect both buyers and sellers in complex transactions

Hustle culture can be misleading: Sustainable businesses are built through responsibility, patience, and long-term thinking

Legacy should outweigh wealth: Focusing on people and impact ultimately produces lasting financial success

Failure is part of the journey: Success comes from learning through setbacks and continuing forward

Hope and gratitude shape leadership: Great leaders create environments where people feel valued, supported, and inspired

[00:00:00] Introduction to Lee Partee and Skyview Partners

[00:02:00] What it means to think like a leader

[00:03:00] The concept and implementation of Buffalo Culture

[00:05:00] Moving from coaching basics to developing high-performing teams

[00:07:00] Why standardized culture helps scale multiple companies

[00:09:00] The reality of buying and selling businesses in the trades industry

[00:12:00] Horror stories from private equity acquisitions

[00:14:00] Why many sellers walk away with far less than expected

[00:16:00] Education and preparation before buying a company

[00:18:00] The importance of specialized attorneys and advisors

[00:20:00] Hustle culture vs. legacy-driven leadership

[00:23:00] Social media myths about entrepreneurship and wealth

[00:27:00] Strategic thinking when acquiring businesses

[00:30:00] Lee’s life-changing experience and lessons in hope

[00:32:00] The role of faith, gratitude, and perspective in leadership

[00:34:00] Final reflections on treating people how they need to be treated

John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the wildly successful podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire, joins Eunicia Peret for a high-energy conversation about mindset, growth, and what it really takes to break through entrepreneurial plateaus. After more than 5,000 interviews with successful founders and creators, John shares the patterns he sees again and again, particularly how entrepreneurs unconsciously cap their own success. They explore why mastermind groups are powerful catalysts for growth, the difference between scarcity and abundance thinking, and why the biggest breakthroughs always happen outside the comfort zone. From chasing shiny objects to building a business that goes “one inch wide and one mile deep,” John offers clear, practical wisdom for entrepreneurs ready to elevate to the next level.

Entrepreneurs often plateau at self-imposed limits: Many hit income goals they once dreamed of and subconsciously stop pushing beyond them

Masterminds create accountability and expansion: Surrounding yourself with ambitious peers raises expectations and performance

Confidence is a universal trait among successful founders: The belief that you will learn from failure is more important than avoiding it

Scarcity thinking limits growth: True scaling happens when entrepreneurs adopt an abundance mindset

All the magic happens outside the comfort zone: Growth requires intentionally doing things that feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable

Focus beats shiny objects: The most successful founders go one inch wide and one mile deep in their industry

Solve real problems: Becoming the number one solution to a real problem creates sustainable success

Customer insight drives scaling: Asking the right questions reveals exactly how to improve and expand your business

Value precedes success: Building something valuable naturally leads to success and influence

Partnerships require caution: Collaboration can be powerful, but ownership clarity matters for long-term success

[00:00:00] Introduction to John Lee Dumas and Entrepreneurs on Fire

[00:01:00] Why entrepreneurs plateau at income ceilings they set for themselves

[00:02:00] The power of masterminds and peer accountability

[00:03:00] Why confidence is the common trait among successful founders

[00:05:00] Scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset in entrepreneurship

[00:07:00] Getting outside the comfort zone to unlock growth

[00:09:00] John’s new “50 Days to Something” video experiment

[00:10:00] The danger of chasing shiny objects and speculative trends

[00:11:00] One inch wide, one mile deep: the focus strategy for success

[00:13:00] Finding opportunity within emerging spaces like AI

[00:14:00] The four questions every entrepreneur should ask their audience

[00:15:00] Lessons learned from partnerships in business

[00:16:00] Final message: Become a person of value, not just success

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Marc Daniels returns to Your Business, Your Next Level to continue the conversation on strategy, execution, and why most business owners are tracking the wrong numbers. In this episode, Marc breaks down the critical difference between leading and lagging KPIs, explaining why revenue is just the scoreboard, not the playbook. He shares practical examples across industries, from restaurants to pool companies, to illustrate how tracking the right metrics can double growth without adding chaos. The conversation then shifts into strategic planning for the year ahead, including how to structure quarterly projects around strengths, weaknesses, trends, and obstacles. If you’ve ever thought you “had a plan” but still felt stuck, this episode will challenge how you think about execution and leadership.

Revenue is a lagging indicator: If you only track revenue, you’re reacting instead of leading

Leading KPIs drive real growth: Calls taken, conversion rates, capacity utilization, and proposal wins matter more than end-of-month totals

If no one owns a number, the number owns you: Every KPI must have clear accountability

Dashboards should be simple: Tracking 10 meaningful metrics beats tracking 40 irrelevant ones

AI is a tool, not a trend: Use it strategically to enhance operations, not as a distraction

Four projects per quarter create focus: Leverage a strength, eliminate a weakness, ride a trend, and remove an obstacle

A forecast is not a strategy: Adding 20% to last year’s revenue is not a growth plan

Resource balancing is leadership: You can’t demand more without adjusting workload or capacity

Recognition drives performance: Acknowledging wins motivates more than bonuses

No plan is a plan to fail: Even an imperfect strategy is better than none

[00:00:00] Marc returns and recap of Part 1

[00:02:00] What most entrepreneurs misunderstand about KPIs

[00:04:00] Leading vs. lagging indicators explained

[00:07:00] Real-world examples: shipping damage, call conversions, restaurant table turns

[00:11:00] Reverse-engineering revenue from operational metrics

[00:14:00] Why most dashboards are cluttered and ineffective

[00:17:00] Accountability: assigning ownership to every KPI

[00:19:00] Why most “plans” are just wishful spreadsheets

[00:21:00] The four-project quarterly framework

[00:23:00] AI as a tool, not a business strategy

[00:25:00] Handling shiny objects and staying focused

[00:27:00] Structuring a tight, effective weekly leadership meeting

[00:29:00] Milestones, resource balancing, and managing execution

[00:33:00] The power of recognition in leadership

[00:34:00] Final message: No plan is a plan to fail

Esther Goldstein, trauma therapist, educator, author, and group practice owner, joins Eunicia Peret for a powerful conversation about the intersection of trauma, money, leadership, and self-worth. Esther shares how unresolved trauma impacts not only emotional health but financial decision-making, trust, and the ability to take strategic risks. Together, they explore the hidden cost of staying stuck, why investing in the right mentors collapses timelines, and how safety and self-trust are foundational to scaling any business. Esther brings a grounded, heart-centered perspective to entrepreneurship, reminding listeners that abundance isn’t just about money, it’s about building a life that feels aligned, peaceful, and intentional.

Trauma impacts financial decisions: When trust is broken, people freeze, even when opportunity is in front of them

Self-trust must be rebuilt intentionally: Strategic small wins restore autonomy and confidence

The cost of inaction is real: Staying “safe” often costs more than taking a calculated leap

Pay to play is a growth strategy: Investing in the right mentors and consultants collapses timelines

Status quo is expensive: If nothing changes, your future likely won’t either

Discernment is leadership: Hiring and investing at your current level is essential for growth

Stress compounds silently: Financial uncertainty and misalignment impact health, relationships, and leadership

Abundance is a mindset choice: You are worthy of investing in yourself and creating a richer life

Boundaries create clarity: Generosity without structure leads to burnout

Who you sit in rooms with shapes your trajectory: Proximity influences mental health, wealth, and opportunity

[00:00:00] Introduction to Esther Goldstein and her mission

[00:02:00] Why trauma and money conversations must overlap

[00:04:00] Fight, flight, freeze and how survival responses impact finances

[00:06:00] Trusting providers vs. trusting yourself

[00:09:00] The difference between traditional therapy and breakthrough trauma strategies

[00:12:00] Investing in mentors and collapsing timelines

[00:15:00] The hidden cost of missed financial opportunity

[00:18:00] Stress, nervous system regulation, and long-term health

[00:21:00] Behind-the-curtain conversations and access to higher-level strategy

[00:24:00] Fear vs. intuition when making big decisions

[00:26:00] Hiring mistakes and learning discernment in business

[00:29:00] Abundance mindset vs. scarcity thinking

[00:31:00] Final message: You are worthy of investing in yourself