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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 Entrepreneurs43 | Aisha Adams | The Real Meaning of Diversity and Inclusion
What if you had the opportunity to make the world a better, more inclusive place? Today’s show is a special one as we interview diversity, equity, and…
Epic Entrepreneurs42 | Can You Raise Your Prices?
On today’s show, you will learn the easiest, most straight-forward way of making money. This strategy is extremely obvious yet shockingly overlooked by most…
Epic Entrepreneurs41 | Elisa and Alison | The Power of Empathetic Leadership
On today’s show, we talk to co-founders of Soulku, Elisa and Allison who share with us their incredible entrepreneurship story. Based in the beautiful…
Epic Entrepreneurs40: 6 Steps to Scale Any Business
What does the entrepreneurial ladder look like? There would be many among us who would not be even aware of the existence of such a ladder. On today’s show…
Epic Entrepreneurs39 | The 7 Stages of the Entrepreneurial Ladder
What does the entrepreneurial ladder look like? There would be many among us who would not be even aware of the existence of such a ladder. On today’s show…
Epic Entrepreneurs38: Franny Tacy | The Revival Of Retail
How many of you would be willing to chuck a comfortable corporate job so that you could pursue your passion? On today’s show, we interview Franny Tacy, Owner…
Epic Entrepreneurs37: Cristina Hall Ackley and David Ackley | Taking the Leap of Faith
On today’s show we interview life and business partners, Cristina Hall Ackley and David Ackley who share with us the importance of taking calculated risks…
Epic Entrepreneurs36 | What’s Dr. Seuss Got To Do With It
On today’s show, you will learn an important business lesson from none other than the famous Dr. Seuss. Bill shares an engaging anecdote about his client and…
Epic Entrepreneurs35: Danny Reed | How I Successfully Turned My Passion into Profit
Ever wondered how you can turn your hobby and passion into a sustainable business? On today’s show, we interview Danny Reed of Crooked Creek Holler who shares…
Epic Entrepreneurs34: The 5/Why/3/1/90 of Goal Setting
What is the one thing that successful people have in common? Answer: they know how to set and achieve their goals. On today’s show, show host Bill Gilliland…
Epic Entrepreneurs33: Finding Top Talent
What can you do to find and retain great talent? Great talent that can define your culture and truly take your organization forward. On today’s show, Bill…
Epic Entrepreneurs32: Bill Gilliland | Finding your Zone of Genius
Are you an overwhelmed entrepreneur tired of wearing multiple hats in your business? Are you desperately looking to delegate but don’t know how to? On today’s…
Epic Entrepreneurs31: The Power of the Organizational Chart
On today’s short but incredibly impactful show, Bill explains the how and why of organizational charts. You will learn how mapping your business functions and…
Epic Entrepreneurs30: Ginger Frank | From Quitting My Day Job to Starting My Successful Business
Ever wondered about the different problems that crop up when businesses go into a hyper-growth mode? And how entrepreneurs need to pivot as their organization…
Epic Entrepreneurs29: Strategy 2 - The Ridiculously Simple But Highly Effective Time and Movement Strategy
If you are an overwhelmed entrepreneur constantly working on your business, today’s show will particularly help you out. On today’s show, Bill shares a highly…
Epic Entrepreneurs28: J. Hackett | Moving Forward Against All Odds
What if life threw you a curveball, and you lost everything that you held dear? Would you find the resolve to completely reinvent your life and start all over…
Epic Entrepreneurs27: Strategy 1 – Setting Your Vision for Long-Term Success
Are you so busy working “on” your business that you are neglecting all the bigger-picture things that can massively move the needle forward for you in the long…
Epic Entrepreneurs26: How Much Does Coaching Cost?
Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of entrepreneurship? Are you desperately looking for a mentor, a “sounding board” who can exactly understand what you are…
Epic Entrepreneurs25: How to Bulletproof Your Business from Yourself
On today’s short but power-packed show, show host, Bill Gilliland shares the seven critical things that can bulletproof your business from yourself. Last week…
Epic Entrepreneurs24: Brian Koerner - Why a Formal Education is Important, But a Business "Self-Education" Makes all the Difference
Caught in the golden handcuffs? Unable to leave your cushy job to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams? On today’s show, we interview Brian Koerner, owner…
Epic Entrepreneurs23: Thomas Wolfe - Lobo Builders | The World is Ready for your Gifts
What are some of the biggest upsides AND downsides of working in a family business? On today’s show, we interview the incredible Thomas Wolfe of Lobo Builders…
Epic Entrepreneurs22: Leah Wong Ashburn | Understanding the Dynamics of a Family-Owned Business with the CEO of Highland Brewing, Leah Wong Ashburn
On today’s show, we interview the incredible Leah Wong Ashburn of Highland Brewing who shares with us her wisdom on growth, passion, and entrepreneurship. Back…
Epic Entrepreneurs21: Lexi DiYeso | From a Mobile Boutique to Owning a Brick-and-Mortar Store
On today’s show, we interview Lexi DiYeso, owner, Hazel Twenty who shares with us her distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, business strategy, and user…
Epic Entrepreneurs20: Dan and Tyler Whisnant |How Father and Son Marines Found the Secret Weapon for Success - Asking for Help
On today’s show, we interview father-son duo, Dan and Tyler Whisnant from SDV Office Systems who share with us some expert tips on how to do business with the…
Epic Entrepreneurs19: What's Your Manifesto?
On today’s show, you will learn the importance of coming up with your own manifesto. If your inability to shed your negative mindset is holding you back…
Epic Entrepreneurs18: True Communication is the Response You Get
Ever wondered why we falter in our communication time and again? And, what is the ONE thing that can help you get your point across clearly? Contrary to…
Epic Entrepreneurs17: Greg Hardy | Turning My Passion Into Profit
On today’s show, Bill interviews Greg Hardy, Owner of RockGeist who has successfully managed to turn his passion and profit. Based in Asheville, North…
Epic Entrepreneurs16 : Beth Lemmel | Three Core Pillars of a Marketing Campaign for Achieving Massive Scale and Growth
Frustrated with your marketing efforts? And wondering how others are running profitable campaigns that allow them to dramatically scale up their businesses? On…
Epic Entrepreneurs15: Do You Need Rejuvenation Days?
On today’s short but powerful show, you will learn how to plan out your downtime so that you can be at your optimum efficiency when you are in go-mode. You…
Epic Entrepreneurs14: Here’s Why You Should Join ActionClub
If you are looking to build and grow your business, regardless of your industry, this show will be particularly helpful to you. Today, Bill talks about…
Epic Entrepreneurs13: 10 Common Hiring Mistakes That Organizations Make
On today’s show, Bill shares with us the 10 common hiring mistakes that organizations make. You will learn how you can assemble your own dream team that can…
Epic Entrepreneurs12: Joe Brumit |From Waiting Tables to Owning 61 Restaurants: How I Did It and What All I Learned Along the Way
On today’s show, we are fortunate to have with us Arby’s franchise owner, Joe Brumit. Drawing from his 53 years of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) experience…
Epic Entrepreneurs11: David Riddell | Running a Profitable Franchise and How to Carve Out Your Unique Value Proposition
Wondering what you can do to grow your business in these challenging times? On today’s show, Bill interviews David Riddell, owner, Big Frog Custom T-shirts who…
Epic Entrepreneurs10 : How to Follow through and Make Your Goals a Reality
We are just three weeks into 2021. And, many of us are already failing to keep up with our New Year Resolutions. So, why is it that we fail to follow through…
Epic Entrepreneurs09: Smith McAulay | Crafting your Dream Home: How an Artist Made it Big in the Custom Home Development Space Summary
In today’s show of Epic Entrepreneurs, we talk to Smith McAulay of WSM Crafts who shares his life story, his home design philosophy, and how he manages to…
Epic Entrepreneurs08: Shawn Leatherwood | How Passion and Strategic Thinking Helped Me Chalk Up One of My Most Incredible Business Wins
In today’s show, Bill Gilliland interviews Shawn Leatherwood, owner, The Architectural Studio. Shawn and his team provide architectural and interior design for…
Epic Entrepreneurs07: Jay Cope and Chris Harrin | Improving Your Close Rate And Doubling Your Business
In today’s show, Bill interviews Marine Corps, Jay Cope, and Chris Harrin. Jay and Chris are the co-founders of Semper Fi Custom Remodeling, a building…
Epic Entrepreneurs06: Getting Your Message Through
Marketing is a game of persistence. Most of us are aware of this fact. Yet, we are quick to get bogged down by rejection and throw in the towel way too…
Epic Entrepreneurs05: Catherine Olmert | What It Takes To 3x Your Business
In today’s show, Bill interviews Catherine Watkins Olmert, President, Watkins-Insurance, Agency, Inc. Watkins Insurance is a fourth-generation organization…
Epic Entrepreneurs04: Secret Planning Strategy For Your Business
In today’s show, Bill addresses a critical yet basic issue that most entrepreneurs and professionals grapple with – failure to plan. We all know that planning…
Epic Entrepreneurs03: Anson Martin | How I Went From Being a Solo Entrepreneur to Owning a Large Roofing Business
In today’s show, Bill talks to another epic entrepreneur and Action Coach client, Anson Martin of Valley Roofing. Sixteen years back, Anson single-handedly…
Epic Entrepreneurs02: 7 Misconceptions About Business Coaches
In today’s show, show host Bill Gilliland shares seven common misconceptions that people have about business coaches. Bill has been a business coach for the…
Epic Entrepreneurs01: Julie Zuercher | How My Business Multiplied Manifold In The Wake of COVID
In today’s show, Bill Gilliland interviews Julie Zuercher, Owner, Sparkle Janitorial Services. Julie markets and sells industrial cleaning supplies to schools…
Epic Entrepreneurs00: The E.P.I.C Framework for EPIC Entrepreneurs
Welcome to the first-ever show of Epic Entrepreneurs. In today’s show, our host, Bill Gilliland explains his big “Why” which inspired him to launch his show…