If you’re one of the 3-5% of entrepreneurs that’s grown their business to seven figures in revenue, congratulations! You are an ELITE entrepreneur. Few people can say they’ve accomplished what you have. I’m sure that success hasn’t stopped you from wondering: What’s the next step? Getting from six to seven figures is a commendable and extremely difficult feat, but it’s not smooth sailing after you clear the $1 million mark. If you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs, you’re probably encountering ...
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Brett Gilliland Podcasts
Welcome to Epic Entrepreneurs! What does it take to build a real and thriving business in today’s world? As entrepreneurs and business owners, we went into business to have more freedom of time and money. Yet, the path of growing a business isn’t always filled with sunshine and rainbows. In this chart-topping show, host Bill Gilliland; author of the best-selling book “The Coach Approach” leverages his decades of experience coaching proven entrepreneurs to make more money, grow the right team ...
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Hosted by business coach and author Andy Brown, the Exploring Emotional Overdraft Pod is a series of honest and thought-provoking conversations with business founders and leaders, during which they explore: - Their relationship with their own emotional overdraft - The challenges they face in their businesses - The impact running a business has had on their mental and physical wellbeing - Valuable lessons they’ve learnt along the way. A pod for business leaders or founders who have a habit of ...
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The Balanced Business: Building Coastland Tree Works with Spencer Unger
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23:52What does it take to transform specialized skills into a thriving business while maintaining your sanity and creating a workplace people actually want to join? Spencer from Coastland Tree Works reveals exactly that in this candid conversation about his entrepreneurial journey. After honing his craft through a comprehensive apprenticeship in Germany…
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From Decks to Airbnbs: Creating Multiple Revenue Streams with Derek Prince
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23:09Derek Prince takes us behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey as founder of Pro Property Services, Asheville's premier exterior contracting company specializing in deck construction, siding, roofing, and log cabin restoration. But this isn't just a story about building physical structures – it's about building multiple successful businesse…
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Paver Perfection: Building a Niche Business Empire with Garfield Jones
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18:42Carving out a specialized niche might seem limiting, but for Garfield Jones of Paver Perfection, it's been the foundation of his entrepreneurial success. Broadcasting from Palm Beach - what Garfield calls "the paver capital of the world" - this episode delves into how focusing exclusively on paver restoration created a thriving business that comman…
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Hurricane to Opportunity: Rebuilding Western NC Business with Brett Hulsey
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33:03Brett Hulsey's journey from college newspaper staffer to media company owner defies conventional wisdom about print's demise in a digital world. As owner of Holsey Media Group and WNC Business Magazine, Brett shares how he transformed a small publishing operation into a thriving enterprise with approximately twelve magazine titles serving Western N…
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Reputation, Reliability, and Retirement Plans: A Different Kind of Painting Business with Jeremy Gunn
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35:24What does it take to build a thriving business in a traditionally blue-collar industry? Jeremy Gunn of JBG Painting reveals the surprising answers in this candid conversation about entrepreneurship, employee retention, and creating real value. Starting just four and a half years ago with nothing but a desire for independence, Jeremy has built a pai…
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What Happens When Dreams Meet Strategy with Jacqueline Boone
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24:41Dreams fuel every great business achievement, yet most organizations struggle to bridge the gap between inspirational vision and practical implementation. This disconnect isn't just philosophical—it's costing the global economy $438 billion annually in lost productivity through employee disengagement. Jacqueline Boone, founder of Dream Academy, joi…
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Unlocking the Value of Your Business: Insights from Viking Mergers & Acquisitions with Jeff McKeehan and Chris Buehler
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26:37Successful entrepreneurs know their business is often their largest asset, yet most lack a clear strategy for unlocking its full value when it's time to move on. Jeff McKeehan and Chris Buehler from Viking Mergers & Acquisitions pull back the curtain on the complex world of business transitions, revealing insights that could potentially double what…
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Same-Day Decisions: How Local Banking is Disrupting Finance with Andy Nadeau
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28:26When was the last time your banker gave you a same-day decision? For most business owners, the answer is "never" – but Andy Nadeau and his team at FB Financial are changing that reality in Western North Carolina. "We tell business owners what they need to hear instead of what they want to hear," explains Nadeau, who brings over three decades of fin…
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How SEO Changed Everything for 4 Square Roofing, with James Hamilton III
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20:22What happens when you combine roofing expertise with self-taught digital marketing skills? James from 4 Square Roofing reveals the blueprint that transformed his business from struggling startup to a lead-generating powerhouse without spending a dime on marketing agencies. After 15 years in real estate's feast-or-famine world, James discovered roof…
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The XP League Revolution: How Local Entrepreneurs Are Transforming Youth Gaming Culture with Cheryl and Mark Chambers
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25:09Ever wondered how to transform your child's gaming obsession into something that actually builds valuable life skills? Meet Cheryl Chambers, who along with her husband Mark, is revolutionizing youth gaming culture through XP League Asheville. From Minecraft battles to Fortnite competitions, Cheryl explains how XP League creates coach-led, in-person…
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Asheville is Open: How Local Businesses Are Bouncing Back Together with Jessica Kanupp
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28:31Ever wondered what happens when you join your local Chamber of Commerce but never show up? Jessica Kanupp, Director of Member Marketing and Sales at the Asheville Chamber, calls this the "ultimate missed opportunity" in this energetic conversation with host Bill Gilliland. As Asheville continues rebuilding after Hurricane Helene, Jessica shares enc…
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Crafting Purpose Through Furniture: The Journey of Jeremy French
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32:00Jeremy French, founder of Making Whole, takes us on a profound journey through the intersection of craftsmanship, recovery, and entrepreneurship. What began as his personal battle with addiction in the 1990s evolved into a mission to create an apprenticeship program where recovering addicts build custom furniture—not just as a vocational skill, but…
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Mastering the Lost Art of Human Connection with Sherry Wheat
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22:44What happens when you build a business around something most entrepreneurs hate doing? You create a 25-year success story. Sherry Wheat, founder of TeleSales, joins us to reveal how direct conversation remains the secret weapon in business development, even as digital marketing dominates the landscape. Wheat's journey began in 1998 when she discove…
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Faith Over Fear: How Nancy Martin Built The Garage Authority From The Ground Up
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22:30Ever wondered what it truly takes to build a resilient business that survives economic downturns, pandemics, and natural disasters? Nancy Martin's journey with The Garage Authority provides a masterclass in faith-based entrepreneurship and values-driven leadership. Starting from scratch in 2011 during a construction industry slump, Nancy and her so…
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You, Me, and We: Designing Collaborative Awareness at The Asheville Business Summit with Maureen MCarthy & Zelle Nelson
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28:15Have you ever wondered why a team of brilliant individuals sometimes fails to work effectively together? The answer lies in collaborative awareness—understanding not just who we are individually, but who we become when we're together. Maureen McCarthy and Zelle Nelson, co-directors of the Center for Collaborative Awareness, join Epic Entrepreneurs …
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Finding the Perfect Tenant: How PMI Mountain and Main Transforms Property Management with Katherine Van Brocklin
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23:50Ever wondered what makes property management truly valuable? Katherine Van Brocklin of PMI Mountain and Main pulls back the curtain on this often misunderstood industry in a captivating conversation about entrepreneurship, accountability, and treating other people's investments as if they were your own. Katherine shatters the persistent myth that p…
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Your 5 to 9 Builds Dreams, Your 9 to 5 Pays Bills | Building a seven-figure business in three years with Anthony Woo
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37:43Anthony Woo, owner of Climatisation ACG, shares his journey from HVAC technician to business owner, growing a 10-person team and crossing the seven-figure revenue mark in just three years without traditional marketing. • Focusing on processes and back-end systems is crucial when experiencing rapid growth • Anthony actively seeks knowledge and learn…
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Building Connections Through Creativity: The Business of DIY Workshops with Lynette Stewart
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21:37What happens when a military spouse of 27 years finally plants roots and brings her creative passion to a new community? Lynette Stewart's journey with Board Brush Creative Studios reveals the challenges and triumphs of building a business focused on creativity, connection, and handcrafted wooden treasures. After relocating 14 times throughout her …
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Designing Success: Boutique Architecture with Partner Nate Webster
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32:25What does it mean to run a "boutique" architecture firm in today's market? Nate Webster, partner at ARCA Design in Asheville, North Carolina, reveals the strategic advantages of staying small and nimble while delivering projects ranging from custom homes to $20 million museums. Growing up as the son of a residential contractor, Webster developed an…
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If You Never Lose, You Never Win: Lessons in Business Growth with Tomas Villar
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27:30What does it take to build a real estate empire from nothing? Tomas Villar knows firsthand, having transformed from a 17-year-old high school dropout to the successful owner of Villar 360 Enterprises over the past 15 years. Villar's business approach is remarkably straightforward yet powerful: he raises capital from investors, builds custom and sem…
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From Chaos to Catalyst: Angie Flynn-McIver and Gillian Bellinger on The Asheville Business Summit
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24:45What happens when theater directors and improv masters turn their attention to business leadership? Something magical, it turns out. Meet Gillian Bellinger and Angie Flynn-McIver, two creative professionals whose unlikely partnership is revolutionizing how we think about leadership in uncertain times. Despite having remarkably parallel careers—Gill…
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Financial Partners Inc: Building Community Through Crisis and Beyond
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31:38When disaster strikes, how does a community rebuild? Not just structures, but hope, opportunity, and a vision for something better than before? In this compelling conversation with Cory and Justin from Financial Partners Inc, we explore exactly how the Asheville business community is transforming the aftermath of Hurricane Helene into a catalyst fo…
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From Landscaping to Construction: One Entrepreneur's Journey to Debt-Free Success
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27:52Serial entrepreneur Tanner opens up about the remarkable journey of building two thriving, debt-free businesses from the ground up. Starting as a private gardener before founding Magnolia Landscape Group eight years ago, Tanner shares how he strategically expanded into construction during the pandemic, creating Noah's Ark Construction to ensure yea…
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From Our Garage to 65 Employees: Building a Multi-Trade Service Empire
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41:10What does it truly take to build a multi-million dollar service business from scratch? Pete and Alicia Green's journey from operating a one-truck plumbing company out of their garage to managing a 65-employee multi-trade powerhouse offers profound insights for entrepreneurs at any stage. The husband-wife team behind Go Green Plumbing Heating Air an…
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Direction Matters More Than Speed: Building a Purpose-Driven Business with Dasean Willard
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22:06What happens when genuine service gets lost in corporate sales tactics? On the Epic Entrepreneur’s Podcast, Dasean Willard, founder of Eagle Air Services and Repair, shares his mission to restore honesty and integrity in the HVAC industry. From flashlight holder at 13 to business owner, his journey offers timeless lessons for entrepreneurs across a…
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