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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 EntrepreneursTen Years, Two Markets: How Big Frog Turned Branded Apparel into a Community Growth Engine With David Riddell
What if your logo could sell for you every day—quietly, consistently, and everywhere your customers go? We sit down with David Riddell of Big Frog Custom…
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When entrepreneurship gets hard, sell something—and keep customers, team, and mission first with Brad Currin WNC Built
What if a remodeling company could also be a recovery engine for families and a launchpad for veterans? That’s the story Brad from WNC Built brings to the…
Epic EntrepreneursHow a Banker and Nurse Became Cedar Experts with Dale and Stephanie Hatfield
What happens when a banking executive and a registered nurse decide to completely reinvent their lives at age 55? Dale and Stephanie's journey from comfortable…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Crawlspaces to Classrooms: How Justin Berger Revolutionized Home Inspection
Justin Berger takes us behind the curtain of home inspection entrepreneurship, revealing how his business evolved from a simple scheduling concept to the…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Louisville to Western NC: How Lyn Mabry Built a Pure Design Business
What happens when you take a leap of faith, leave behind a successful business, and start over in a new community? Lyn Mabry, founder of Designing Spaces by…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Recession to Success: How BCA Architecture Grew Through Community with Brent Campbell and Erin Foy
What happens when you launch an architecture firm on the very day a recession begins? For Brent Campbell, founder of BCA Architecture and Design, that…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding Legacy: From Family Trade to Luxury Construction with Doug Peterson
What does it take to build multi-million dollar luxury homes in today's challenging market? Doug Peterson of Peterson Builders TX pulls back the curtain on his…
Epic EntrepreneursThe Balanced Business: Building Coastland Tree Works with Spencer Unger
What does it take to transform specialized skills into a thriving business while maintaining your sanity and creating a workplace people actually want to join?…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Decks to Airbnbs: Creating Multiple Revenue Streams with Derek Prince
Derek Prince takes us behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey as founder of Pro Property Services, Asheville's premier exterior contracting company…
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Paver Perfection: Building a Niche Business Empire with Garfield Jones
Carving out a specialized niche might seem limiting, but for Garfield Jones of Paver Perfection, it's been the foundation of his entrepreneurial success…
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Hurricane to Opportunity: Rebuilding Western NC Business with Brett Hulsey
Brett 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…
Epic EntrepreneursReputation, Reliability, and Retirement Plans: A Different Kind of Painting Business with Jeremy Gunn
What 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…
Epic EntrepreneursWhat Happens When Dreams Meet Strategy with Jacqueline Boone
Dreams fuel every great business achievement, yet most organizations struggle to bridge the gap between inspirational vision and practical implementation. This…
Epic EntrepreneursUnlocking the Value of Your Business: Insights from Viking Mergers & Acquisitions with Jeff McKeehan and Chris Buehler
Successful 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…
Epic EntrepreneursSame-Day Decisions: How Local Banking is Disrupting Finance with Andy Nadeau
When 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…
Epic EntrepreneursHow SEO Changed Everything for 4 Square Roofing, with James Hamilton III
What happens when you combine roofing expertise with self-taught digital marketing skills? James from 4 Square Roofing reveals the blueprint that transformed…
Epic EntrepreneursThe XP League Revolution: How Local Entrepreneurs Are Transforming Youth Gaming Culture with Cheryl and Mark Chambers
Ever wondered how to transform your child's gaming obsession into something that actually builds valuable life skills? Meet Cheryl Chambers, who along with her…
Epic EntrepreneursAsheville is Open: How Local Businesses Are Bouncing Back Together with Jessica Kanupp
Ever 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…
Epic EntrepreneursCrafting Purpose Through Furniture: The Journey of Jeremy French
Jeremy French, founder of Making Whole, takes us on a profound journey through the intersection of craftsmanship, recovery, and entrepreneurship. What began as…
Epic EntrepreneursMastering the Lost Art of Human Connection with Sherry Wheat
What happens when you build a business around something most entrepreneurs hate doing? You create a 25-year success story. Sherry Wheat, founder of TeleSales…
Epic EntrepreneursFaith Over Fear: How Nancy Martin Built The Garage Authority From The Ground Up
Ever wondered what it truly takes to build a resilient business that survives economic downturns, pandemics, and natural disasters? Nancy Martin's journey with…
Epic EntrepreneursYou, Me, and We: Designing Collaborative Awareness at The Asheville Business Summit with Maureen MCarthy & Zelle Nelson
Have you ever wondered why a team of brilliant individuals sometimes fails to work effectively together? The answer lies in collaborative…
Epic EntrepreneursFinding the Perfect Tenant: How PMI Mountain and Main Transforms Property Management with Katherine Van Brocklin
Ever wondered what makes property management truly valuable? Katherine Van Brocklin of PMI Mountain and Main pulls back the curtain on this often misunderstood…
Epic EntrepreneursYour 5 to 9 Builds Dreams, Your 9 to 5 Pays Bills | Building a seven-figure business in three years with Anthony Woo
Anthony Woo, owner of Climatisation ACG, shares his journey from HVAC technician to business owner, growing a 10-person team and crossing the seven-figure…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding Connections Through Creativity: The Business of DIY Workshops with Lynette Stewart
What 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…
Epic EntrepreneursDesigning Success: Boutique Architecture with Partner Nate Webster
What 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…
Epic EntrepreneursIf You Never Lose, You Never Win: Lessons in Business Growth with Tomas Villar
What 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…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Chaos to Catalyst: Angie Flynn-McIver and Gillian Bellinger on The Asheville Business Summit
What happens when theater directors and improv masters turn their attention to business leadership? Something magical, it turns out. Meet Gillian Bellinger and…
Epic EntrepreneursFinancial Partners Inc: Building Community Through Crisis and Beyond
When disaster strikes, how does a community rebuild? Not just structures, but hope, opportunity, and a vision for something better than before? In this…
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From Landscaping to Construction: One Entrepreneur's Journey to Debt-Free Success with Tanner Cranfill
Serial entrepreneur Tanner opens up about the remarkable journey of building two thriving, debt-free businesses from the ground up. Starting as a private…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Our Garage to 65 Employees: Building a Multi-Trade Service Empire
What 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…
Epic EntrepreneursDirection Matters More Than Speed: Building a Purpose-Driven Business with Dasean Willard
What happens when genuine service gets lost in corporate sales tactics? On the Epic Entrepreneur’s Podcast, Dasean Willard, founder of Eagle Air Services and…
Epic EntrepreneursCharging Ahead: One Man's Electric Ride to Entrepreneurship with Lee McDowell
What happens when a passionate electrician and car enthusiast discovers the untapped potential of electric vehicle infrastructure? Lee McDowell's story of…
Epic EntrepreneursThe Salary Standoff
Money talks, but what happens when you and your employee speak different languages about compensation? This candid discussion tackles one of the most common…
Epic EntrepreneursHere's How to Ask a Better Question
Ever wonder why some business leaders seem stuck while others scale effortlessly? The secret might be in the questions they ask. The journey from startup to…
Epic EntrepreneursYou Can't Know Enough Good People: Building Business Through Genuine Interest
Have you ever watched someone effortlessly extract a person's life story within minutes of meeting them? That special ability to connect deeply and quickly…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Mop Factories to Mentorship: Absorbing Life's Lessons
Lifelong learning starts with being a sponge – absorbing knowledge from every experience, job, and interaction around you. This mindset transforms everyday…
Epic EntrepreneursStop Blaming Your Team and Start Building Accountability, with Bill Gilliland of ActionCOACH
Are your teams falling short of expectations? Before pointing fingers at your staff, it might be time to look in the mirror. In this revealing episode, we…
Epic EntrepreneursWho Do You Need to Become? Featuring Jason De Los Santos.
What if the question wasn't "What skills do I have?" but rather "Who do I need to become?" This transformative mindset shift forms the foundation of our…
Epic EntrepreneursThe Secret Life of Business Brokers: What They Don't Tell You About Selling Your Company with Sherrye Coggiola
What happens when disaster destroys a successful business? For Sherrye Coggiola, Hurricane Helene's devastation of her 15-year restaurant venture became an…
Epic EntrepreneursWhat Nobody Tells You About Trading a Boss for a Business with Calvin Denny
Meet Calvin Denny, the founder of Atlas Mountain Contractors, who took an unconventional path from mental health professional to successful contractor…
Epic EntrepreneursThe Rise of Sourhouse: Building a Sourdough Startup in a Rising Market
Erik Fabian transforms everyday sourdough challenges into innovative kitchen solutions with Sourhouse, born from his own bread-baking frustrations during the…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Musician to Filmmaker: Ben Phan's Creative Journey
What happens when a musician's frustration transforms into a thriving video production business? Ben's transition to filmmaking began when he noticed…
Epic EntrepreneursFrom Mowing to Growing: Jonathan Lloyd's Journey of Smith & Lloyd
Two Jons with a trailer, a walk-behind mower, and absolutely zero business education decided to start a landscaping company. Seven years later, they're…
Epic EntrepreneursThe Spirit of Buffalo: Finding Balance in Business and Life with Waska Finkelstein
Waska Finkelstein joins the Epic Entrepreneurs podcast to share his remarkable 40-year journey through professional video production and personal…
Epic EntrepreneursPlan to Wing It: Lessons from a Junk Removal Entrepreneur with Dustin Riddle
Dustin from Junkernaut shares how his Asheville-based junk removal company transforms spaces and lives through compassionate cleanup and crisis management. His…
Epic EntrepreneursMitch Roedel of Boxwood Homes: Crisis Response and Housing Solutions
Mitch Roedel from Boxwood Homes shares how his construction company pivoted their "Our Plans Your Land" program to support hurricane victims while maintaining…
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Finding Your One Thing
What one metric could transform your business? In Continental Airlines' remarkable story, a new CEO took the company from ranking 20th in customer satisfaction…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding Success: Greg Junge's Journey from Remodeling to High-End Construction
Unlock the secrets to construction business growth with Greg Junge of Junge Construction, as he shares his journey and expertise in our latest episode…
Epic EntrepreneursThe Path from Entrepreneurial Dreams to Community Impact with April Nash
Join us as we sit down with the inspiring April Nash from the Western Women's Business Center, who shares her journey from a budding entrepreneur to a pivotal…
Epic EntrepreneursResilience and Partnership: Navigating Challenges with Shelton Steele and Joe Balcken
Shelton and Joe from the Wrong Way River Lodge share their incredible journey through adversity after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on their business. With…
Epic EntrepreneursBuilding Resilience in Business: The Second Gear Story with Russ Towers
Russ's story is one of resilience and reinvention, especially in the face of a natural disaster that devastated the business. Undeterred, Russ and his team…
Epic EntrepreneursCrafting Success: Ben Colvin's Journey from Nonprofit to Ginger Beer Entrepreneur
Discover the inspiring journey of Ben Colvin, co-owner of Devil's Foot, as he shares how dissatisfaction with overly sweet cocktails led to the birth of a…
Epic EntrepreneursCapturing Stories and Crafting Success with Carol Spagnuola
Professional photographer Carol from Asheville joins us for a conversation filled with resilience and creativity. She opens up about the daunting challenge of…
Epic EntrepreneursHow Running Paved the Way for Business Growth with Tim and Leslie Grotenhuis
Tim and Leslie Grotenhuis join us for a remarkable exploration into the world of race directing and entrepreneurship. After moving to Asheville in 2005 and…
Epic EntrepreneursCraftsmanship to Entrepreneurship: Houston Trim's Journey and Insights
Imagine transforming your passion for craftsmanship into a thriving business. That's exactly what Houston Trim did, and today, he's sharing his inspiring…
Epic EntrepreneursTransforming Your Business Through PR with Kyle Parks
Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization's visibility and credibility through the power of public relations with insights from our guest, Kyle…
Epic EntrepreneursHarnessing Teamwork for Creative Success with Reggie Tidwell
This episode centers on the innovative design agency 40 Hearts, exploring its founders' collaborative approach to overcoming challenges in the design industry…
Epic EntrepreneursActivating your potential with Adam Knapp
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Knapp, founder of Knapp Creative Coaching, to explore how you can unlock your full potential through personal and…
Epic EntrepreneursBizX Insights: Jay Baer's 6 Steps to Speed Up Your Business Success
In this podcast, we explore key business insights from Jay Baer’s impactful presentation at BizX. As a 7th-generation entrepreneur and marketing expert, Jay…