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Epic Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Epic Entrepreneurs! What does it take to build a thriving business in today’s world?
As entrepreneurs and business owners, we start our businesses seeking more freedom, more time, more money, and more control over our lives. But the journey isn’t always sunshine and rainbows.
Hosted by Cliff McCrea on behalf of Bill Gilliland, author of the best-selling book The Coach Approach, this chart-topping podcast draws on Bill’s decades of experience coaching entrepreneurs. Discover practical…
Episodes
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding A Flooring Business By Doing What You Say with Nathan Roach
Silence kills trust faster than bad pricing, and Nathan Roach has seen it from both sides. We’re joined by Nathan, co-owner of Floor Coverings International in…
Epic EntrepreneursHow A Refinishing Business Delivers Affordable Home Restoration with Armando Garcia
Most people think entrepreneurship starts with a big idea. Armando Garcia’s story starts with something more grounded: taking damaged surfaces and making them…
Epic EntrepreneursWhat If Your Next Customer Is One Coffee Away with Cameron Fagala
Some businesses win by going bigger. Punchlist Pros wins by going smaller and doing it with care. We sit down with Cameron Fagula to talk about building a…
Epic EntrepreneursGreat Merch Starts With Better Questions And Better Process with Eliza Webster
Most people think a print shop makes money by “just printing shirts”. The truth is a lot more human and a lot more useful if you’re trying to grow a business…
Epic EntrepreneursBehind the Cabinets: The Real Work of Building a Trades Business with Brandon Laney
Most people see a finished kitchen and assume the business behind it runs like clockwork. We sit down with Brandon Laney of Progressive Cabinets to talk about…
Epic EntrepreneursA Slow First Year Taught Him How To Price Jobs Hire Well And Keep Going with Joseph Johnson
People love to say “just start a service business” like the hard part is buying a ladder and printing a logo. Then the phone goes quiet, the insurance bill…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Chemistry to Construction: Jim Box on Building JWB Remodeling
Jim Box of JWB Building and Remodeling shares his journey from a chemistry career and hazardous waste work into construction, where he has spent the last 25…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Franchise to Growth: Daryl Turner of Grounds Guys Boiling Springs
Daryl Turner shares how Grounds Guys of Boiling Springs, South Carolina has grown into a customer-focused, one-stop landscaping and yard services company built…
Epic EntrepreneursThe Truth About Scaling (No One Tells You This) with Makenzy & Joe Geiger
A health scare, a cross-country move during COVID, and a “side gig” on Rover don’t sound like a business plan, but that’s exactly where Zippy Pets begins. I…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Uncertainty to Opportunity: Building Success in Mortgage & Business with Parker Knudsen
🎧Tune in Today! In this episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Parker Knudsen of Rate Mortgage to talk about the real journey behind…
Epic Entrepreneurs"Burn the Ships: Building a Business with No Plan B" with Andy Hegg & John Stein of Vets Junk Removal and Dumpsters
Tune in Today.🎧 In this episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Andy Hegg and John Stein of Vets Junk Removal & Dumpsters to talk about…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding More Than Homes: Creating Community in Asheville with Mitch Roedel
🎧 Listen in today! 🎧 In this episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Mitch Rodell of Terra Futura to explore a powerful vision for building…
Epic EntrepreneursStop Playing Small: The Power of Authentic Business Growth with Kimber King of Moksha Health & Wellness
In this episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs Podcast, we sit down with Kimber King of Moksha Health & Wellness to explore a refreshing approach to health…
Epic EntrepreneursLeading Through Change: Turning Chaos into Clarity with Executive Coach Beverly Jurenko
When change hits, even great leaders can lose their footing. Cliff sits down with executive coach and three-time founder Beverly to uncover how to stay steady…
Epic EntrepreneursMaking Money Talks Human (and Actually Helpful) with Christine Virost
Ever wish tough money talks felt lighter, clearer, and a lot more human? We sit down with Christine Virost—financial professional and the mind behind Yellow…
Epic EntrepreneursRebuilt at 45: How Chris Rocher Turned a Layoff into an HVAC Powerhouse
🎧 Tune in now and tag a trades business owner who needs to hear this! A layoff at 45 could have been the end of the story. For Chris Rocher, it became the door…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Side Gig to Real Estate Surge: The Story Behind Galen Walter & Haven Realty Team
🎙️In this episode, we pull back the curtain on who Galen Walter really is and how Haven Realty Team grew from a “second income” side gig into a fast-scaling…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Camera to Construction: How Mandy & Richie Caudill Turned DIY Hustle into a Thriving Renovation Business
In this episode, Mandy and Richie Caudill share how HandyMandy went from a “happy accident” side gig during COVID to a full-time renovation business serving…
Epic EntrepreneursLuck, Lessons, and Lifetime Homes: Taylor Wright on Building 828 Builders in WNC
🎧Taylor Wright of 828 Builders shares his raw journey from landscaping to building lifetime homes in Western North Carolina—after a $300K lesson on why…
Epic EntrepreneursSmall Boat, Big Impact: Brian Thompson on Building the LVP Warehouse of Asheville
🎙️In this episode, Brian Thompson shares the behind-the-scenes story of taking over the LVP Warehouse of Asheville, a specialty luxury vinyl plank (LVP) supply…
Epic Entrepreneurs“From the Trenches to the Turnaround: Tim Young’s Real Talk on Building AAA Extreme Comfort”
🎙️In this candid and refreshingly honest episode, Tim Young, founder of AAA Extreme Comfort, shares the unfiltered reality of building an HVAC business from…
Epic Entrepreneurs“Built on Integrity: Jay Schumpert’s Journey from Broken Leg to Thriving Business”
🎙️ In this powerful episode, Jay Schumpert, founder of No Worries Painting and Pressure Washing in Columbia, South Carolina, shares his raw and inspiring…
Epic EntrepreneursHow A Furniture Maker Turned Art Into Sustainable Growth with Ansel Ringler
A great piece of furniture tells a story long before it’s finished. We sat down with custom furniture maker with Ansel Ringler Estatoe Woodworks to unpack how…
Epic EntrepreneursTurning Passion Into Leads: Ethical SEO, AI Visibility, and the Power of Drive with Jeremy Ashburn
In this episode, digital marketing expert Jeremy Ashburn of Push Leads shares how he built a 45‑client agency helping small businesses get visible at the top…
Epic EntrepreneursDefining Your Own Financial Success with Heather Banks
In this episode, certified financial planner Heather Banks of Willow Tree Wealth Planning shares how she helps individuals define what financial success really…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Classroom to Keys: Building a Balanced Property Management Business with Brad Swensen
In this episode, franchise owner Brad Swensen of PMI Soda City shares how he transitioned from 23 years in education and coaching to running a short-term and…
Epic EntrepreneursSustainable Systems, Strong Communities: A Conversation with Benji Burrell
In this episode, Asheville-based entrepreneur Benji Burrell, founder and owner of Good People Technologies, joins Cliff to share his journey of building a…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding a Trusted Local Business in Western North Carolina with Zach Broch
What does it really take to build a service-based business that lasts—without burning out or losing your values along the way? In this episode of the…
Epic EntrepreneursHow A Contractor Collective Grew Fast With Low Overhead And Smart Networking with Calvin Denny
Think running your own business means total freedom? Carpenter and home inspector turned contractor, Calvin Denny, brings a grounded view of what it really…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding Roofs and Reputation with Bryson Lanier
In this week’s Epic Entrepreneurs episode, guest host Cliff McRea from ActionCOACH Business Growth Partners sits down with Bryson Lanier, owner of Little Bird…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Startup Uncertainty To Profitable Forensic CPA Practice with Gabi Juba
How does forensic accounting uncover hidden or missing assets in both personal and business situations, including fraud, divorce cases, employee theft, and…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Big Practice To Balanced Life with Christopher Wolcott
What if the smartest way to grow is to do less, better? That question sits at the heart of our conversation with chiropractor and acupuncturist Christopher…
Epic EntrepreneursHow A New Mortgage Lender Built Community, Partnerships, And Momentum In Western North Carolina with Haley Gant
What if rebuilding your career didn’t start with ads or a perfect website, but with a simple question: who do I need to help first? That’s the heartbeat of our…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding A Human-Centered Framework For Well-Being with Rachel Buckley
What if your grind isn’t a discipline problem but a design mismatch? We sit down with Rachel Buckley of the Wellbeing Project to rethink success from the…
Epic EntrepreneursHow An Asheville Elopement Pro Built, Lost, And Rebuilt A Thriving Adventure Wedding Business with Jon-Paul Brown
What if a wedding could cost less and mean more? That’s the question we explore with Jon-Paul Brown, the founder of Elope Asheville, who’s spent sixteen years…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding A Safer Hearth: How A Chimney Company Scales With Heart, Skill, And Grit with Ben Seidman
Fires are meant to be comforting, not chaotic. We sit with Ben Seidman, owner of Flue Fighters Chimney Company in Asheville, to explore how modern chimney and…
Epic EntrepreneursHow A Home Inspection Company Scaled Through Networking, Delegation, And Smart Marketing with Kimi McBurney
The story of Allied Home Inspection isn’t about finding a hack. It’s about learning where trust is built, then building there on purpose. Kimi McBurney joins…
Epic EntrepreneursHow A Dog Trainer Built A Business By Outworking Everyone — with Kris Morrill
Some businesses are built on pitch decks; others are forged in kennels at dawn. We sit with Kris Morrill, founder of Revolutionary Canine, to explore how a…
Epic EntrepreneursHow A Local Carpet Pro Built Trust, Team, And A Thriving Service Business with Bret Wooton
What does it really take to turn a hands-on trade into a trusted local brand? We sat down with Bret Wooten of Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning to trace the path…
Epic EntrepreneursCrawl Spaces Aren’t Fun, But Getting Good Reviews Are — with Howard Jones
Emergencies don’t wait for office hours, and neither does Howard Jones. As the owner-operator of Healthy Home Environmental, he steps into flooded rooms and…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Small Jobs To Big Wins: How A Handyman Scales With Profit, People, And Process with Dennis Koval
A five-star review doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built on numbers, people, and promises you keep. We sit down with Dennis Koval of FixnCarolina Pro Handyman…
Epic EntrepreneursWhy Smart Owners Outsource Peace Of Mind For Their Seasonal Homes with Nick Gomez
What happens to a mountain home when the owner is a thousand miles away and a sudden freeze cracks a pipe? We sat down with Nick Gomez, founder of Mountain…
Epic EntrepreneursGrow People First, Then Profit Follows, with Ryan Ducker
Storms don’t just hit mountains—they hit companies. We sat down with Ryan Ducker, CEO of Ducker Land Management in Western North Carolina, to explore how a…
Epic EntrepreneursFinancing Growth For Small Businesses with Roberta McCullough
Growth isn’t luck; it’s a set of choices made on clear numbers, the right people, and the right capital. Cliff sits down with Roberta McCullough, COO of…
Epic EntrepreneursCraft, Culture, And The Business Of Restoration In Asheville with Alex Nebe
Old homes aren’t just charming—they’re built with materials and methods that can outlast anything at the big-box store. We sit down with craftsman and founder…
Epic EntrepreneursHow Word Of Mouth Turned A Tough Trade Into A Thriving Company with Zeke Seaton
What if the strongest growth lever in home services isn’t ads, but trust? We sit down with Zeke Seaton of Solid ARM Solutions and Carolina Radon to explore how…
Epic EntrepreneursHow Boundaries, Delegation, And Transparency Fuel a Thriving Interior Design Firm with Kateri Babb
Want a behind‑the‑scenes blueprint for growing a creative business without burning out? We sit down with Kateri, founder of Kateri Jane Designs, to unpack the…
Epic EntrepreneursMusic Is Fun Until You Forget To Invoice with Mari Hashimoto
Want a candid look at how a working musician turns raw talent into a real business without losing the joy? We bring on violinist and violist Mari Hashimoto to…
Epic EntrepreneursBe Present in Your Purpose, How A Contractor Rebuilt, Scaled, And Gave Back with Nathan and Jen Dockery
Start with one truck. Add a bankruptcy, a marriage, a few core subs, and a vision for building big. Nathan and Jen Dockery share how Dockery Group went from…
Epic EntrepreneursNetworking That Actually Works; Lessons From A Home Inspector with Michael Van Hall
If growth feels random and networking feels like wasted donuts, this conversation will reset your playbook. We sit down with home inspector Michael Van Hall of…
Epic EntrepreneursWe Put Graffiti On Trucks And The Phone Wouldn’t Stop Ringing with Brendan Hogan Asheville Area Movers
What does it take to come back from losing every single truck overnight? We sit down with Brendan Hogan of Asheville Area Movers to unpack a hard-won playbook…
Epic EntrepreneursLeading Through Chaos With Futurist Thinking with Wendy White
What if you could spot disruption weeks before it hits and turn it into momentum? That question drives our conversation with Wendy White, co-founder and CEO of…
Epic EntrepreneursStress Relief On Moving Day; How College H.U.N.K.S. Delivers Peace Of Mind with Anne Smith
Moving day can feel like a storm. We sat down with Anne Smith of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving in Asheville to unpack how her team turns chaos into…
Epic EntrepreneursHow Carolina Outdoor Lighting Built A People-First Business with Maja Potocki
What does it really take to turn a two-person hustle into a durable, people-first business? We sit down with Maja, co-founder of Carolina Outdoor Lighting, to…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Chaos To Calm with Jess Reed Green Mountain Space
Imagine walking into a home that felt chaotic yesterday and feels peaceful today. That’s the promise behind luxury organizing done right, and we brought back…
Epic EntrepreneursOwn Your Energy: Coaching For Hospitality Growth with Christine Smith
What if the biggest block to your team’s performance isn’t strategy, but unspoken tension? We sit down with hospitality business coach Christine Smith to…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Small Excavator to Booked Solid: How Craft, Focus, and Integrity Built a Local Powerhouse with Ryan Wooten
What does it look like to grow a local contracting business without billboards, gimmicks, or chaos? We sit down with owner-operator Ryan Wooten, who went from…
Epic EntrepreneursHow a 26-Year-Old Turned Painting Into Premium Hospitality with Cedric Merrills of WOW Painting
What if your contractor experience felt more like a five-star hotel stay than a gamble with your calendar and patience? That’s the challenge Cedric Merrills…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding Trust: Home Inspections, Growth, and the Power of Planning with Will King
Buying or selling a home shouldn’t feel like a blindfolded leap. We sit down with Will King—former teacher, now owner of Highside Home Inspections—to unpack…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Second-Generation Electrician to Strategic Partner: How Thomas Fleming Builds Trust, Talent, and Cash Flow Resilience
Ever wonder why a $150/hour service call doesn’t mean the owner makes $150? We pull back the panel with Thomas Fleming, president of Strategic Electrical…