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In this episode, we ask a powerful question: what's your wish for where you want to be 10, 20, 30, or even 40 years from now after a lifetime of running your business? Time will pass faster than you think, and the life you'll have then will be the direct result of the decisions and commitments you make today. Too often, we get caught up in the daily grindâso busy making a living that we forget to build a life. This conversation is about how to ensure your business becomes a masterpiece, a reflection of who you are, what you value, and the impact you want to make. We'll talk about how to keep your eyes on what matters mostâyour family, your legacy, your purposeâso that when the decades pass, you'll have built not just a business, but a life and legacy you're proud of.
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In this episode, we're tackling a question every small business owner asks: how do I reduce the stress my business puts on me? You'll learn how to build a business that supports your life, fuels your passion, and gives you more joyânot just more headaches. If you're ready to go from burnout to breakthrough, this episode is for you.
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Are you afraid of ChatGPTâor just unsure what it really is? If you're a small business owner and not using this powerful tool, you're missing out on opportunities to save time, reduce costs, and grow your business. In this episode, we dive into what ChatGPT is and explore real-life examples of how business owners are using it to streamline processes, enhance marketing, and tackle everyday tasks. From creating detailed spreadsheets to generating marketing messages that land with your ideal client, we'll show you how AI can transform your business operations. You'll also learn about the common pitfalls of AI and why keeping the human element in your marketing, messaging, and leadership is critical for success. Whether you're just dipping your toes in the water or ready to dive in, this episode will inspire you to leverage ChatGPT to its full potential. Tune in for actionable insights, practical examples, and the tools you need to harness AI for your businessâbecause small business success is all about working smarter, not harder.
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Starting a small business is tough, but getting off to the right start can make all the difference between success and failure. In this episode, we'll share essential tips and strategies to lay a solid foundation for success. Whether you're launching a new venture or giving your current business a fresh perspective, this show is packed with practical advice and actionable steps. Get ready for another great show filled with fuel, insights, and strategies to support a successful start and jumpstart to your small business.
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Change, adaptation, and innovation are essential to growing a businessâbut staying relevant gets even harder the longer you're in business. In this episode, we sit down with Dan Meyer, founder of BizTimes Milwaukee, who's grown and evolved his company for 30 years in one of the most disrupted industries: publishing. If you want real-world lessons on navigating change, adapting, innovation and building long-term success, this is the episode for you.
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After living through a painfully bad sales and customer service experience, I was reminded of a powerful truthâwe're all in leadership. Whether you're in sales, service, operations, or management, your ability to influence, communicate, and lead others matters. In this episode, I share the experience we've all lived through, and how it reveals the simple, universal formula we use with teams and businesses to improve communication, leadership, and results at every level. It's a warningâand an exampleâand a reminder to lead better in every role we play.
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In this episode, I'm talking about how we doubled the size of the family business I grew up inâand the key insights that can help you double the size of your business too. Success leaves clues, and what we learned in our family businessâand then built onâcan help you build on your own success. If you're ready to grow, these takeaways will give you the tools, mindset, and strategies to take your business to the next level.
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In the spirit of Father's Dayâand in honor of the man this university was named afterâthis episode is dedicated to the lessons I learned from my dad that helped us double our family business. After college, I joined the business he built from the ground up, and the greatest gift of my life was not just learning from him, but doing it with him. In this show, I'll share the strategies, insights, and golden nuggets I learned by watching him lead and by leading alongside him. These are the lessons that fueled our growthâand they might just help you double your business, too. Love you, Dad. Happy Father's Day.
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In this episode, Steve Gift shares how he built, transitioned, and successfully exited his CPA firmâensuring a strong handoff for both his team and clients. Whether you plan to lead your business for decades or exit and start a new chapter, this conversation offers clarity and strategies to help you get paid, protect your team, and define what success looks like for you.
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On the entrepreneurial journey, breakthroughs often come from those powerful aha momentsâwhen things finally click and you see the path forward. In this episode, we unpack the six core aha insights every business owner needs to grow, scale, and lead more effectively. While business can feel complex, it really comes down to six key areasâsix problems to solve or opportunities to unlock. When you understand these, you take the mystery out of growth and get back to the fundamentals that actually move the needle. Whether you're stuck, scaling, or just searching for clarity, these six insights will help you grow the value of your business and lead it with confidence. Don't miss this one.
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What does it really mean to grow the value of your business? In this episode, we unpack the true job of a business ownerânot the manager, the leader, or the talent, but the one responsible for building long-term value. You'll learn what it looks like to wear the owner hat, think like a chairman or CEO, and focus on the outcomes that actually grow a business that's profitable, transferable, and built to last. Because at the end of the day, your job is simple: growing the value of your businessâand this show will give you the roadmap to do it.
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Do you feel like you have to do everything yourself to keep your business running? You're not alone. Many business owners get trapped in the mindset that no one else can do it as wellâor fear what might happen if they delegate. But real growth doesn't come from doing moreâit comes from learning how to lead more. In this episode, we break down what it truly means to work smarter, not harder, and why stepping fully into the role of ownerânot operatorâis the key to building a business that grows profitably and sustainably for the long haul. Bottom line: own it, don't do it. Tune in to find out what that really looks like.
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Have the goal of selling and exiting your business someday? In this episode, we explore the entrepreneur's journey from start-up to scale to exitâand what it really takes to create a business that's both profitable and valuable. Because before you can sell something, you have to build a business that's truly worth the value you want for it when you exit. Whether you're just getting started or already thinking about exitingâwhether soon or years down the roadâlearn the key insights every business owner needs to grow a company that creates real wealth, freedom, and one they can exit.
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This week we're joined by Brant Anderson of Brant's Landscaping. Over the last decade, Brant grew his company 4Xâan achievement few small businesses ever reach. As we always say, success leaves cluesâand this episode is packed with real-world insights, and strategies you can apply right now to grow your business profitably and sustainably.
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In this episode, we'll unpack what it really takes to become a top workplace and how to apply those lessons to build a great team and create a business your people love being part of. No one can replicate your cultureâand when done right, it becomes one of your most significant competitive advantages. Plus, we will learn from a company I knew inside and out: the family business I grew up in, was a partner for 15 years, and helped double alongside my dad, Edward William Hastreiterâwho our university is named after. It's one of the most successful small businesses I've ever known and was recently named a Top Workplace. This episode is full of golden nuggets to help you build a business that's profitable, sustainable, and a place your team wants to grow with.
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Chuck from Tri-County Contracting, we dive into how they scaled through better teamwork, smarter hiring, building systems, and sharpening their marketing. Chuck shares how improving meetings, training, streamlining processes, and strengthening communication helped them grow with intention. We also began unpacking a tool they used to refine their marketing, which helped fuel continued growthâoffering lessons that can inspire and elevate your own marketing efforts. Together, this show and the previous one highlight the critical systems and strategies businesses need to growâand, just as importantly, when and how to implement them. Doing the right things at the wrong time can stall your progress, but Tri County Contracting shows what it looks like to take the right steps in the right order. Their journey is a powerful example to inspire any small business owner ready to grow profitably and sustainably.
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Success leaves cluesâand in this episode, Chuck from Tri County Contracting joins us to share how they laid the financial foundation to scale their business. We explore how they gained control of their finances, dialed in their bookkeeping, and used financial statements to drive better decisions and, most importantly, become profitable. Chuck also discusses how re-evaluating their pricing strategy was a critical move to increase margins and build momentum. With profitability in place, they turned their focus to scalingâsetting the stage for long-term growth. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to get your business in financial shape and ready to expand, this is the episode to hear. Together, this show and the next one highlight the systems, decisions, and priorities that helped Tri County Contracting move from surviving to thriving. If you've ever wondered how to grow your business the right way, these two episodes are a must-listen.
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Running a business can feel like a mysteryâlike you're constantly solving puzzles without all the pieces. But while business is complex, it's not infinitely complex. In this episode of EWH University for Small Business, we're unpacking key insights, strategies, and principles you can apply immediately to simplify how you run and grow your business.
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No business can thrive without loyal customers who come back and refer others. That's why mastering customer service isn't optionalâit's essential. In this episode, we sit down with Debra J. Schmidt, the "Loyalty Leader," who has worked with countless businesses for over three decades to deliver customer service that creates lasting loyalty and repeat business. From meeting and exceeding expectations to turning everyday moments into loyalty-building opportunities, Debra shares golden nuggets that can transform your approach to customer service. This episode is one of the most powerful and practical we've ever airedâand it's a must-listen for you and your entire team. Tune in, take notes, and start building a customer base that keeps coming back!
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