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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…
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- Epic Entrepreneurs
Lesson: 7 ways to shorten your sales cycle
Lesson: 7 ways to shorten your sales cycle High Retention - Short and Sweet Thanks for Listening. You may contact me or our team at https://billgilliland.biz/…
Epic EntrepreneursGuest: Shari Braendel of Style By Color
The Visionary of Style by Color, Shari Braendel inspires women to new levels of confidence through her online digital products, style programs and You Tube…
Epic EntrepreneursGuest: Doug Peery of Mills River Mechanical
Doug Peery is the owner and operator at Mills River Mechanical in Western North Carolina, and is our guest today. Doug has a passion for customer service, the…
Epic EntrepreneursCoaching Guest: Kerri Ryan of Kryan Out Loud
Kerri Ryan has built a lengthy career focused on marketing strategies and lead generation, having spent the last decade working for global enterprises. She's…
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Lesson: "The Coach Approach"
Lesson: "The Coach Approach" High Retention - Short and Sweet Thanks for Listening. You may contact me or our team at https://billgilliland.biz/ All the best!…
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Lesson: Problem Solving 101
Lesson: Problem Solving 101 High Retention - Short and Sweet Thanks for Listening. You may contact me or our team at https://billgilliland.biz/ All the best!…
Epic EntrepreneursGuest: Eric Schenimann of The Neighborhood Electrician
The Neighborhood Electrician is a family run electrical service company. It is owned by Eric Schenimann who has been serving the electrical needs of the…
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Lesson: How To Use Line Cards
In one of our businesses that I was involved in that I ran for another family in my early career, we sold industrial supplies and we represented a lot of…
Epic EntrepreneursGuest: Jeff McKeehan of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
Jeff comes to Viking Mergers & Acquisitions with professional experience as the President and Co-Owner of EHD Technologies, a leading provider of technical and…
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Monologue: Accountability
In this show Bill shares how his first coach helped him double his business by focusing on one thing, reporting actions and results, reviewing progress. And…
Epic EntrepreneursCoaching Guest: Jess Reed of Green Mountain Space, LLC
Green Mountain Space, LLC is a full-service professional organizing and decluttering business transforming spaces with functional and beautiful solutions to…
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92 | Coaching Guest: Bethany Seymour
Coaching Guest: Bethany Seymour High Retention - Short and Sweet Thanks for Listening. You may contact me or our team at https://billgilliland.biz/ All the…
Epic Entrepreneurs91 | Guest: Emily Richter of EKR Interior Design
Emily Richter is the founder of EKR Interior Design. She has over 20 years of experience (22 to be exact) as a designer practicing in Washington DC and North…
Epic Entrepreneurs90 | "Through hardship to the stars. A futurist at heart." - Guest: Josh Lloyd
From Josh: As a director of photography and film production, I am provided with the chance to work intimately with very unique and interesting people. This…
Epic Entrepreneurs89 | Guest: Julietta Fumberg
From Julieta: I am a mixed media artist. My main mediums are acrylics, watercolors, paper, canvas, and photography. I am creative. I was born and raised in…
Epic Entrepreneurs88 | Here’s Why Print Isn’t Dead - with Brett Hulsey
Brett Hulsey has over 20 years of media experience. Hulsey Media currently has 10 targeted local and regional publications. Hulsey has recently added WNC…
Epic Entrepreneurs87| Guest: Krista Stearns of Mountain Mural Tours
Krista Stearns arrived in Asheville the Friday of Belle Chere in 1996 and has never left. She opened up West End Bakery in 2001 and was a partner in the…
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86 Monologue: How to Make The Most of Your Events
Monologue: How to Make The Most of Your Events High Retention - Short and Sweet Thanks for Listening. You may contact me or our team at…
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85 Epic Entrepreneurs - Episode 1 on Biz Radio US
High Retention - Short and Sweet Thanks for Listening. You may contact me or our team at https://billgilliland.biz/ All the best! Bill Please hit the subscribe…
Epic Entrepreneurs84 (Archive) Guest: Matt Mittan, Owner of Biz Radio US
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill chats with Matt Mitan, owner of Biz Radio US & Buzz Radio Asheville, long-time broadcaster, writer and musician…
Epic Entrepreneurs83 | Coaching Lessons with Linda Heeler
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Linda Heeler, a professional certified coach, owner of Live Inspired Life Coaching and host of The…
Epic Entrepreneurs82 | Ralph Griffith | Hard Work and Empathy: The Keys to Becoming Successful
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Ralph Griffith, an associate professor of entrepreneurship at Lenoir-Rhyne University and Business…
Epic Entrepreneurs81 | John Stoj | A Peek into the World of Financial Planning and Advisory
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with John Stoj, a financial advisor and founder of Verbatim Financial. John had done everything by the…
Epic Entrepreneurs80 | Here’s Where to Find Your $10,000 Idea
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks about the value of attending a personal development event. He also shares about the BizX conference…
Epic Entrepreneurs79 | Andrea DuVall and Janelle Tatum | Resilience and Adaptability: The Keys to Becoming Successful
On today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Andrea DuVall, founder of Mother Earth Food, and Janelle Tatum, CEO of Mother Earth Food, both of…
Epic Entrepreneurs78 | Troy Ball | The Creation of Braini
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Troy Ball, founder and CEO of Braini. As a mother of two special-needs sons, Troy founded Braini, a…
Epic Entrepreneurs77 | Jim Padilla | How to Build a Recession-Proof Business
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Jim Padilla, a global impact strategist and founder and CEO of Gain The Edge. Jim grew up in a…
Epic Entrepreneurs76 | Here’s One Essential Marketing Tool
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks about the importance of having a newsletter and how to create one. You'll learn how Bill's clients…
Epic Entrepreneurs75 | | The Power of Words
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill shares about the power of words and how to pay attention to what you say. You'll discover what Kodak found out…
Epic Entrepreneurs74 | Jefferson Rogers | Achieve Success Through Committing to Excellence
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Jefferson Rogers, owner and CEO of JKR Windows. Jefferson always knew his drug and alcohol addiction…
Epic Entrepreneurs73 | Creating Leverage in Your Business
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill delves into how to create a system that gives you leverage. You will discover five areas where you can create…
Epic Entrepreneurs72 | 4 D’s
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill goes over a quick and easy way to manage all your tasks. You'll learn why Bill recommends a "someday maybe"…
Epic Entrepreneurs71 | Molly Gaffney-Keebler | Success Through Delegation and Having Defined Roles
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks to Molly Gaffney-Keebler, franchise owner of Spherion Staffing & Recruiting. Despite Molly coming from an…
Epic Entrepreneurs70 | Ben Albert | Personal Development for Business Growth
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Ben Albert, founder and CEO of Balbert Marketing and host and curator of Real Business Connections…
Epic Entrepreneurs69 | Building a Community Through Fitness
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Preston Jefferson, director of Asheville Fit Tribe. When he was young, Preston developed workouts for…
Epic Entrepreneurs68 | Problems and Problem Resolutions
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill delves into business problems and solutions. You'll discover whether you have a problem or a problem resolution…
Epic Entrepreneurs67 | Learning to Ride a Bike
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill provides insight into how riding a bike is a lot like building a business. You'll learn about the different…
Epic Entrepreneurs66 | Katie Button | The Role of Passion in Building a Business
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill chats with Katie Button, professional chef, CEO and co-founder of the Cúrate and La Bodega Restaurants. She also…
Epic Entrepreneurs65 | Jason Berry | How Action Coaching Can Enhance Your Business Growth
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Jason Berry, business coach at Epic Business Growth Partners. You'll discover how Jason got his start…
Epic Entrepreneurs64 | Here’s What to Do If You Don’t Have Enough Time
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill discusses what it takes to have adequate time for both your personal life and business without burning out…
Epic Entrepreneurs63 | The Six Keys to Building a Winning Team
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill discusses how to build a winning team. You'll discover the six keys to building a winning team. You'll learn how…
Epic Entrepreneurs62 | 5 Ways to Increase Profits in Your Business
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill offers advice on putting money into a business, expanding it and making more money through it. You'll discover…
Epic Entrepreneurs61 | Brett Hulsey | Going Into Business Is Not As Scary As You Might Think It Is
Title: Going Into Business Is Not As Scary As You Might Think It Is How I Built a Thriving Print Media Business By Catering to Niche Audiences Summary: In…
Epic Entrepreneurs60 | Jon Freed | The Hive Mind: Offering A Multi-Company Approach to Packaging Solutions
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill chats with Jon Freed, Founder and CEO of The Hive Mind and a respected industry leader with over 20 years of…
Epic Entrepreneurs59 | Why Some People Rebound Faster From Setbacks
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill discusses why some people bounce back from difficult challenges faster than others. You'll learn why you need to…
Epic Entrepreneurs58 | How To Deal With Difficult Customers
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill provides insight on how to deal with difficult customers. You’ll discover the four kinds of customers every…
Epic Entrepreneurs57 | What Are Your Customers Really Buying?
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill Gilliland offers insight into why your customers are buying from you. You’ll discover why oftentimes, what you…
Epic Entrepreneurs56 | Why We All Need a Coach
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill delves into coaching, what scares people from having a coach and concrete reasons that will make you reconsider…
Epic Entrepreneurs55 | Matt Mittan | The Power of Leveraging Technology
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill chats with Matt Mitan, owner of Biz Radio /Buzz Radio Asheville, long-time broadcaster, writer and musician…
Epic Entrepreneurs54 | Forward-Focused Reflection
In this week’s episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, Bill shares a profound exercise that will turn 2022 into one of your best years yet. You’ll discover how this…
Epic Entrepreneurs53 | Jess Averette | The Power of Leverage for Business Growth
What started as a side hustle has grown into a full-fledged business that's growing 100% year on year. In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast…
Epic Entrepreneurs52 | Torin and Alice Kexel | Creating a Business With Intention
It started when an electric bike's battery died, leading to a search on Craigslist for a replacement. That simple act eventually resulted in today's guest…
Epic Entrepreneurs51 | Jamie Ager | Using Brand to Solve Big Problems
As a fourth-generation farmer, today's guest wanted to move beyond creating a successful and sustainable business for himself, his family and his community. He…
Epic Entrepreneurs50 | Brandy Mills | Living into Community
It all started with a simple (and tasty) mission: To bring family and friends together over cupcakes and ice cream. In today's episode of the EPIC…
Epic Entrepreneurs49 | Aleece Fosnight | Making the Shift from Medical Provider to Business Owner
It was a conversation with her mom that started today's guest on her path to creating a successful business that's creating a positive impact in the community…
Epic Entrepreneurs48 | Evans Prater | Startup Challenges and Why You Must Never Shy Away From Taking Action
On today’s show, we interview Evans Prater, founder, Mount Inspiration who shares with us his distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, taking action, and the…
Epic Entrepreneurs47: Claire and Nicole of Moonlight Makers | Growth Hacks and Building a Visionary Business
On today’s show, we interview Claire and Nicole from Moonlight Makers who share with us their distilled wisdom on how to grow and scale a business, and have…
Epic Entrepreneurs46: Jeffrey Kaplan | How to Survive and Thrive in the Start-up Space
Why is it that 99% of start-ups fold up within a few years of inception? On today’s show, we interview Director of Venture Asheville and founder of Just…
Epic Entrepreneurs45 | John Oswald | Evolving and Standing the Test of Time
How can your business successfully evolve and stand the test of time? On today’s show we interview John Oswald, President and CEO of Mills Manufacturing who…
Epic Entrepreneurs44 | Zac Guy | Why Entrepreneurship is Not for the Faint-Hearted
How can you smoothly and strategically transition from your day job to owning a thriving small business? On today’s show, we interview Zac Guy, founder…