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The Son of a Poor Man Podcast
Frank insights for small to medium size service based businesses to increase customer service strategies, leading to higher and more stable profits and personal satisfaction.
Episodes
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastAn Excuse for Every Opportunity
Don't let excuses keep you from starting the business you've always dreamed about -- or even just one that can get you to the next step in your journey…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastDaniel Harada -- Frontier Pest Solutions
For the first interview of Season 2, Tom and Ty talk with Daniel Harada, owner and operator of Frontier Pest Solutions. Daniel's a 28-year-old go-getter who…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastThe Price
Tom and Ty talk about what the price is for running your own business -- not the financial price, but the cost of what you have to give up to succeed.
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastHappy birthday to us
This episode is the final installment of The Son of a Poor Man Podcast's first year on the internet airwaves. It's the 104th episode of Season 1, and Tom…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastWhat happens if you get sick?
Both Tom and Ty were sick last week, and it got them thinking that it might be good to talk about what you do about your business if you can't go to work. You…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastThe Stock Doc -- Amy Stockton
Well, Ty was out sick on Tuesday, and now it's Tom's turn to be under the weather. Ty steps in to cover for Tom, and he interviews his sister, who is a…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastMeet Your Customers where They're at
Tom recounts 3 Costomer interactions where he had to help solve unique problems
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastLife of Brian #10 - Episode 100
Tom and Bryan celebrate the 100th episode of The Son of a Poor Man Podcast, and they talk about how they've worked to overcome obstacles in their businesses.
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastSix Systems
Tom talks with Ty about a tip he found while he was looking for business advice that he thinks will improve both his and Ty's businesses. They walk through the…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastStay busy
Tom talks about staying busy, even when things are a little slow. It's the "if you've got time to lean, you've got time to clean" philosophy. There's always…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastAccordion Review
Tom and Ty discuss the Accordion Theory (which you may remember from Episode 26). If times are starting to feel a little tight to you, maybe you need to close…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastFocus
Tom had to do a show without adult supervision, but he was able to handle it. In this episode, he talks about focusing on the things that help you move your…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastOwn it
Tom got a message from a person who saw him on the road in his Service First van, and it made him stop and think. He and Ty sit down to talk about the image…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastCan AI answer your phone?
Tate Schrock, the genius who lives in Tom's attic, stops down to the shop to tell Tom about QUO, an AI-driven telephone answering program. Tom didn't have…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastUse your God-given spark
Nobody's going to swoop in and save your business. You need to keep doing the things that make it successful, but also keep innovating and improving. Tom and…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastA Tale of Two Box Stores
Tom goes this one alone, with no adult supervision, but he gives a comparison of two different stores in Cheyenne. Both are national chains, and one used to…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastThe Circle of Success
Tom gives away one of his biggest trade secrets -- his Circle of Success. This is his blueprint for how to provide the absolute highest level of customer…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastLife of Brian 9
Brian drops in for another Life of Brian episode, and as usual, they jump all over the place. They talk about hiring one old guy vs. two young guys and about…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastTy Goes to Camp
Ty took his hats to a bronc riding event and set up a booth over the weekend, and in this episode, Tom and Ty talk about how it turned out to be a great…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastDon Blakesley
Tom pulled in Don Blakesley, owner of Executive Builders, to talk about the business side of the construction game. It turns out there are a lot of…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastCheck your truck
Tom took his work truck on a two-hour round trip to get some hay for his wife's horses, and he used the SOPs he built after talking about them on this podcast…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastDo the right thing by your people
Tom talks about treating your employees right -- and that starts with paying them the way they should be paid. The amount you pay them is important, but more…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastBusy vs. Profitable
Tom and Ty discuss how "busy" doesn't necessarily mean "profitable," and how you can make some adjustments to make sure you are profitable, even if you aren't…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastElvis has left the building (this one breaks a few of our rules)
Tom, Brian and Ty are breaking one of their cardinal rules for this episode -- they're delving into a political topic. But they're doing it because the issue…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastThe billboard's gotta' work
Tom and Ty talk about a billboard that doesn't get the point across, and how you can't afford to make that mistake in your business.
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastArtificial Intelligence
Tom and Ty talk AI. Artificial Intelligence (or Machine Learning, to be technically correct) is getting a lot of attention, both good and bad. But no matter…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastTeeter-Totter revisited
Tom and Ty revisit the Teeter-Totter principle. Ty's hat business has allowed him to step away from one of his other side jobs, though not yet his day job…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastLife of Brian 8
Brian joins Tom to talk about some less than ideal conditions in locations they've worked. Both agree no matter what the situation is, always remember you're…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastThe Coast
Tom and Ty talk about "The Coast," and how it can quietly creep up on you and cause you a lot of trouble in your business. Don't sit back and think you've got…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastHappy New Year!
Tom and Ty wish you all a very happy New Year, and we hope 2026 is a great year for you and your business.
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastHire Old Guys
Tom and Ty talk about some of the preconceptions you might have when you're hiring new staff, and how to make sure you're not inadvertently overlooking some…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastMerry Christmas from the Son of a Poor Man
Tom, Brian and Ty get together to wish you all a merry Christmas, and to share some stories about business experiences they've had over the year.
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastFive side businesses you can start in 2026
Tom and Ty talk about side hustles you can start with very little effort. You can use an easy side hustle to bank cash to start a more involved business, or…
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Life of Brian 7
Brian is back again for another installment of The Life of Brian. Tom and Brian talk about what it takes to get to "No. 1," or what being No. 1 even looks…
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Seven Figures
Tom and Ty talk about the sketchy offers that seem to increase by the day from people who purport to be willing to help businesses increase their visibility…
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Joe Taylor
Tom sits down with Joe Taylor, owner of ApeScapes Landscaping AND Juicy's Burgers, Dogs and More, to talk about serial entrepreneurship and what it takes to…
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You Had Me at Thank You
Tom and Ty talk about the importance of saying "thank you." It's as important for you to thank those who trust you to do work for them as it is for those who…
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Braxton Inniss Returns
Tom has Braxton Inniss from The Factory back to see what's changed since he last talked to him, and it turns out there have been some pretty big things…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastWarboarding
Tom talks about how he collects the myriad thoughts fighting for attention in his muddled brain by "warboarding," which is a process in which he writes down…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastHappy Thanksgiving
Tom and Ty talk about the things they're thankful for -- the people who have helped them find success in their respective businesses.
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastMake your passion your business
Sometimes a hobby can turn into a successful career. If you have a passion for something -- in Ty's case, it's building custom cowboy hats -- you might be able…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastLife of Brian 6
Brian is back! Tom and Brian sit down to talk about the great experiences they've had with good customers, and why good customers keep them excited about going…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastSoftware
Software is not just a luxury these days -- it's almost a necessity. The good news is that there are a lot of choices out there, and that keeps the prices…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastBen Martinez
Tom sits down with Ben Martinez, who started helping others deal with injuries and ailments through physical training, and now also trains amateur MMA…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastThe Business Side
The business side of your business isn't the fun part -- but it's just as important as the stuff you like to do and the reason you got into a business in the…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastBrody Sim
Tom talks with Brody Sim, a 20-year-old dirt-track racing phenom who has had more than his share of adversity in his 15-year racing career (yes, you read that…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastDon't discount yourself out of business
Tom and Ty talk about when to give discounts or offer sales, and it might not be what you're expecting. Discounts and sales can be a good way to get more…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastSarah John
Sarah John looked at the Cheyenne community and saw a need for a bookstore. It was a time when the big name bookstore in town had closed, and so had a few…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastIf it's stupid and it works ...
Tom knows he doesn't always do things by the book, and Ty is finding himself trying new things in his new business, and sometimes people look at what they're…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastSuperpowers and Kryptonite
Tom and Ty talk about the importance of knowing what your superpower is, and how to use it to improve your business. Maybe even more importantly, also knowing…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastRoundtable #2
It's a Son of a Poor Man special today, with another Round Table. Brian Casey is back for this one, and Shane McCabe joins Tom and Brian, along with…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastLife of Brian 5
Tom and Brian take the Business-to-Business conversation a bit farther. They talk about how businesses in communities like ours can help each other, and that…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastWork-Life Balance
Do you have the right work-life balance in your business? Do you even know what the proper work-life balance should be? Tom and Ty talk about things you might…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastAllen Richardson
Tom has Allen Richardson in to talk about 7K Metals, his business that buys and sells gold and silver coins. It's a highly interesting process, but it's one a…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastB to B
Tom and Ty talk about Business-to-Business -- but maybe not in the sense you're used to hearing about it. B-to-B doesn't have to be about how a network of…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastOff the Reservation
Tom doesn't have his court-ordered adult supervision for this one, so he goes off on a bit of a rant. It's a good one, though -- he talks about how being…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastBase Hits
Tom and Ty talk about base hits vs. home runs, and how small businesses -- or really any businesses at all -- are built on base hits. You don't have to chase…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastKari Ward-Farley
Tom hosts Kari Ward-Farley, who, in addition to about 1,000 other things she's doing at the moment, has made a successful real estate investment company with…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastFirst or Second Go Around
Are you thinking about starting a business? Or are you looking for a way to supplement your income in the slow times? Tom talks about that "second go-around"…
The Son of a Poor Man PodcastShane McCabe
Tom has Shane McCabe in to talk about the path Shane took between the time Tom last knew him, as a baseball player Tom coached, to where he is now -- the owner…
