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Builders of Authority
Builders of Authority is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs looking to level up their game in all facets. With a focus on personal branding and growing your business, host Adam McChesney, brings on high level entrepreneurs who have experience growing companies through branding. You will learn tactics and strategies, not theories, from guests on the podcast while understanding what you need to do in order to reach new levels of success.
Episodes
Builders of AuthorityHow Dustin Davis Built a Million-Dollar Hardscape Business With a Small Crew
In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with Dustin Davis, founder of Precision Scapes, to discuss building a…
Builders of AuthorityThe Conversation You’re Avoiding Is Costing Your Business | Adam McChesney
The conversations you avoid today usually become bigger problems tomorrow. In this solo episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney shares…
Builders of AuthorityHow Collin Einertson Built a Logistics Business Without Cold Calling
In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with Collin Einertson, founder of STL LTD, to discuss entrepreneurship…
Builders of AuthorityHow Contractors Can Buy Back Their Time | Nick Peret
In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with Nick Peret, founder of Better Boss, to discuss how contractors can use…
Builders of AuthorityHow Jamieson Crane Built an Insurance Agency From Zero Policies
What does it take to build an insurance agency from zero policies while creating a business that supports your family, health, and long-term goals? In this…
Builders of AuthorityHow We Grew From 7 to 50 Team Members Without Losing Our Culture
What does it take to grow a company from seven people to nearly 50 without losing the culture that made it successful? In this special live episode of the…
Builders of AuthorityFrom a Beat-Up Van to $300M: How College Hunks Scaled
What does it take to turn a beat-up cargo van and an $8,000 summer into a national franchise with more than 200 locations and over $300 million in annual…
Builders of AuthorityHow James Gleeson Built a $60M Real Estate Portfolio
What does it really take to build a $60 million real estate portfolio starting in your early 20s? In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam…
Builders of AuthorityHow Angi Hess Built a Trusted Family Business Through Brand, Culture & Wellness
What does it really take to grow a family business, build a trusted local brand, and compete in a market full of short-term competitors? In this episode of the…
Builders of AuthorityHow Mark Williams Built a Custom Home Brand That Stands Out
What does it really take to build a custom home brand that stands out, serves clients at a higher level, and creates a healthier business behind the scenes? In…
Builders of AuthorityFear or Fire? The Mental Game of High Performance with Dr. Erin Shannon
What separates high performers who thrive under pressure from those who become overwhelmed by it? In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam…
Builders of AuthorityAdam McChesney’s Full Entrepreneurial Journey
What does it really take to rebuild your business, reputation, and confidence after losing almost everything? In this episode of the Builders of Authority…
Builders of AuthorityComeback Story: How Matt Kresko Built a Personal Brand That Creates Opportunities
What does it take to leave a stable career, build a real estate portfolio, and create a personal brand that generates consistent opportunities? In this episode…
Builders of AuthorityWhat It Really Takes to Scale a General Contracting Company with Bryson Kinkade
What does it really take to scale a general contracting business from a solo operation into a full-service machine that dominates the market? In this episode…
Builders of AuthorityBe Your Brand: The Authenticity Strategy for Contractors with Travis Collins
What does it really take to turn years of hands-on experience into a content brand with nearly two million followers? In this episode of the Builders of…
Builders of AuthorityOne Week Away Exposed the Biggest Problem in My Business
Is your business actually growing if you can’t step away from it? In this episode, I’m getting real about the "Entrepreneurial Paradox": we build businesses…
Builders of AuthorityScaling Your Family Business: A Foundation for Growth with Mark Steiniger
Mark Steiniger, CFO and partner at Keil Excavating, discusses his transition from public accounting to leading his family's heavy civil contracting business…
Builders of AuthorityBuilding a Legacy: Kira Andersen’s $3M Mission Against Pancreatic Cancer
Kira Andersen’s life took a drastic turn when her husband, Kyle, was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer shortly after the birth of their third child…
Builders of AuthorityFrom Army Ranger to 120 Houses: The Real Cost of Scaling Fast with Jimmy Vreeland
Jimmy Vreeland is a West Point graduate, former Army Ranger, and full time real estate investor with a portfolio built through discipline, private money, and…
Builders of AuthorityYou're Not Starting Over. You're Starting From Experience
Ashley Burkeen is a serial entrepreneur with 12 years in general contracting, a regional Master Networks franchise, short-term rentals, a holistic skincare…
Builders of AuthorityWhy Most Contractors Fail (And How to Break the Cycle) with Brandon Fuchs
Brandon Fuchs brings over 20 years of construction experience and $100 million in managed projects to this conversation. As the founder of the Elite Builder…
Builders of AuthorityHow This HVAC Owner Built a 5-Star Business From Scratch (With Zero Customers) | Jeremy Wolf
Most people use a pandemic as an excuse to wait. Jeremy Wolf used it to launch. In March 2020, with the world shutting down, he started Stay Cool Climate…
Builders of AuthorityFrom Solo Contractor to $20M Goal: How to Scale a Deck Business in 2026
Most contractors stay stuck swinging a hammer for 90 hours a week because they never make the jump from operator to owner. Trant, a third-generation carpenter…
Builders of AuthorityHow to Quit Your W2 and Build a Business That Runs Without You (2026)
Quitting a stable paycheck to build something of your own is the hardest decision most future business owners ever make. In this episode of the Builders of…
Builders of AuthorityHow I Redesigned My Workspace to Do More in Less Time
After years of adding complexity, multiple agencies, multiple locations, a lawsuit — I'm done overcomplicating things. In this video I'm walking you through my…
Builders of AuthorityHow This Contractor Built a Personal Brand That Sells for Him (400K Followers)
Most contractors think social media is a waste of time. John McDonald proved them wrong, with 400K followers on Facebook, 315K on Instagram, and a…
Builders of AuthorityHow to Scale a Painting Business Past $1M in 2026 (Without Being on Every Job Site)
If your painting business can't run without you, you don't have a business. You have a job. Adam McChesney sits down with Chris Moore, founder of Elite…
Builders of AuthorityThe Serial Entrepreneur’s Playbook: From Junk Removal to AI Voice Agents
If your home service business is struggling with labor shortages, high turnover, or leads that go cold before your team can follow up, this episode is for you…
Builders of AuthorityHow to Franchise Your Business and Multiply Your Success with Dr. Tom DuFore
Do you want to turn a successful local business into a national brand through franchising? In this episode, we break down the real-world process of…
Builders of AuthorityHe Had Everything Most People Want: And Gave It All Up for Something Better
What does it actually take to walk away from a high-paying job… hit rock bottom… and rebuild multiple successful businesses? In this episode, we break down the…
Builders of AuthorityHow We Built a Two Million Dollar Agency With a Remote Team Across 7 Countries
In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, I sat down with our COO, Alejandra Donaire, to talk about what actually goes into building and scaling a…
Builders of AuthorityThe Mindset Shift That Took Him From Failing in High School to Running a Business
In this episode of the Builders of Authority podcast, I sit down with Colin McNeil, owner of the McNeil Insurance Group, for a deep and personal conversation…
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Deck Building 101: Building a Deck Company & Deck Training Empire
In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, I sit down with Clint Webb, owner of Web Decks and founder of the Deck Building 101 Facebook group, a…
Builders of AuthorityThe Stress, Loneliness, and Sacrifices Nobody Warns You About as An Entrepreneur
In this solo episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, I share some real thoughts on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the journey of building a business…
Builders of AuthorityWhy Going Into Business With Family and Friends Isn’t Always a Mistake | Sam Chapman
In Episode 208, I’m joined by Sam Chapman to talk about building businesses with family and long time partners and what that actually looks like behind the…
Builders of AuthorityHe Quit His Job During the Pandemic to Become a Realtor (Interview with Jaden Barr)
If you're building a business while trying to be a present leader, spouse, or parent, this episode is going to resonate with you. In this conversation, I sit…
Builders of AuthorityHe Chose Family Over Fame… Then Built a Business (Interview with Joey YAK)
What if the breakthrough wasn’t fame… but discipline? Episode 206 is a powerful one. Joey YAK went from elite athlete to touring artist to walking away from it…
Builders of AuthorityHelping Contractors Reach the Next Level in Life and Business with Chris Treese of Delta Consulting
What does it really take to grow an outdoor living contracting company the right way? In this episode, I sit down with Chris Treese, founder of Olympus…
Builders of AuthorityFrom Childhood Dreams to the NHL— and Life After | Reed Low
Life doesn’t stop asking hard questions just because you’ve already “made it.” In this episode, I sit down with Reed Low to talk about what comes after the…
Builders of AuthorityThis is what Serial Entrepreneurship ACTUALLY Looks Like | Jen Dempsey-Blakely
In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Dempsey-Blakely to talk about building authority while running multiple…
Builders of AuthorityBuilding EPIK Brands: 1 Company, Multiple Divisions | Ashley Fitzgerald
In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, I sit down with Ashley Fitzgerald of Studio Epik to talk about building authority through branding…
Builders of AuthorityHow a Full-Time Musician Reinvented Himself After COVID | Aaron Mansfield
Reinvention changes you if you let it. This conversation is a reminder that growth is rarely loud and almost never linear. I sat down with Aaron Mansfield to…
Builders of AuthorityThe Truth Behind 200 Episodes: What It Really Takes to Build a Top Podcast
200 episodes later and the biggest lesson has nothing to do with downloads. This milestone episode goes deeper than a celebration. It’s a real look at what 200…
Builders of AuthorityHow Professional Property Management Increases Short-Term Rental ROI | Jeffrey Lage
Most people think short term rentals are just about listings, bookings, and hoping for great reviews. The truth is, the right strategy, structure, and…
Builders of AuthorityHow a Gym Owner Survived COVID and Built a Stronger Fitness Community | Corey Lewis
Building a business is easy compared to building one that actually lasts. In this episode, I sit down with Corey Lewis, CEO and Owner of Xtra Mile Fitness, to…
Builders of AuthorityBuilding a Business and a Marriage: Tommy and Tara Holstein of Solid Ground
Tommy and Tara Holstein didn’t just build an outdoor living company. They built a partnership that works, in business and in life. In this conversation, we…
Builders of AuthorityOne Year of Builders of Authority: What It Really Took to Relaunch a Digital Marketing Agency
This episode breaks down what the last twelve months have actually looked like as I rebuilt Builders of Authority into a multi million dollar agency. Not the…
Builders of AuthorityChoosing the Right Financial Advisor: Interview with Brian Bachelier of Hawthorne Capital
Choosing the right financial advisor can make or break your long term financial future. I sat down with Brian Bachelier of Hawthorne Capital to talk about the…
Builders of AuthoritySuccess Means Nothing Without Peace: The Truth About Mental Health with Dr. Dustin Adamo
Most people talk about business growth but ignore the mental and physical toll that comes with it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dustin Adamo to unpack…
Builders of AuthorityBeyond the Paycheck: How Benefits Shape Culture, Loyalty, and Growth (Interview with Alex Vaughn)
In this episode, I sit down with Alex Vaughn, a Worksite Benefits Specialist with Globe Life Liberty National Division and Assistant Wrestling Coach at Fox…
Builders of AuthorityIt’s Not About Followers or Fame, It’s About Being YOU with Ashley Taylor-Maland
In this episode, I talk with Ashley Taylor-Maland, creator, speaker, and host of This Is Where We Heal Podcast. Ashley empowers men and women healing from…
Builders of AuthorityAI Call Answering: The Secret Weapon for 10X ROI in Your Home Service Business
Today, I’m joined by a guest who’s doing some really innovative things in the trades industry, Nate Keller, the Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer of…
Builders of AuthorityBuilding a Social Media Machine That Actually Drives Growth with Pat Imig
In this episode, I sits down with Pat Imig, founder of Imig Communications, a St. Louis based video marketing agency that helps brands and local businesses…
Builders of AuthorityBuilding a Life, Not Just a Business - with Todd Liscombe
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by my good friend Todd Liscombe, owner of Liscombe Tree Service in St. Charles, Missouri, and a returning guest whose first…
Builders of AuthorityBuilders of Authority Acquires Screamin Cow Marketing Group (and what's next for Brad Starnes)
We are live here at Adventure Unknown in Fenton, MO. I’m joined by a returning guest, Brad Starnes, with Talent Fuze, to talk about a major announcement we…
Builders of AuthorityInner World, Outer World with Mike Kitko
In this episode, I sat down with someone who doesn’t just coach entrepreneurs, he helps transform them from the inside out. Mike Kitko is a performance coach…
Builders of AuthorityFranchising Success Stories: Rocky Aliberti on Building NEUAGE Health + Wellness
In this episode, I sat down with someone who brings serious heart, hustle, and leadership into everything he does, Rocky Aliberti, Co-Founder of NEUAGE Health…
Builders of AuthorityScaling Smart w/ John Morgan (Premium Kitchen & Bath): Systems, Strategy, & Journey in Business
In this episode, I sat down with John Morgan, co-owner and General Manager of Premium Kitchen & Bath, to talk about what it really means to scale a…
Builders of AuthorityBalancing Business and Life: Dan Luigs on Entrepreneurship with Purpose
In this episode, I sat down with someone who brings depth, perspective, and intentionality to everything he does, Dan Luigs. Dan is a successful business…
Builders of AuthorityWhy Relationships Build Businesses: Insights from Ed Fogelbach
In this episode, I sat down with someone who’s built a business that’s less about policies and more about people, Ed Fogelbach. Ed is a Farmers Insurance agent…