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  • How to adapt and thrive in this ever-changing world – Rick Yvanovich

    How to adapt and thrive in this ever-changing world – Rick Yvanovich
    Jan 4 2024
    Show Notes:Bill Prater hosts the Business Builder Show, featuring industry champions from around the world. In this episode, Rick Yvanovich, founder and CEO of TRG International and co-founder/CFO of Great People Inside, shares insights on thriving in today's ever-changing business landscape.Rick, a serial entrepreneur and business coach, emphasizes the power of transformation and continuous learning. He guides listeners through his nine-step process in a masterclass, helping individuals discover their core values, passions, achievements, and talents.The conversation delves into Rick's mission to assist people facing uncertainty, especially during the pandemic-induced "business as unusual" era. Rick highlights the importance of adapting to change and encourages listeners to define their unique paths in an evolving world.Free gift: Guide to Digital Transformation: https://blog.trginternational.com/digital-transformation-how-to-get-startedCompany site:To get in touch with Rick visit his website: https://www.trginternational.com/
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    34 Min.
  • The Algorithm of Success – Thomas Douglas

    The Algorithm of Success – Thomas Douglas
    Dec 28 2023
    Show Notes:Bill Prater, the host of the Business Builder Show, interviews Thomas Douglas from JMARK, a leading company in technology solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Tom shares his journey of joining JMARK, making tough decisions, and growing the company to over 120 employees. He talks about the common problems faced by businesses in terms of security, instability, and backup/disaster recovery. Tom also highlights the importance of empowering people, creating a stable environment, and delivering on promises. He mentions their pricing model, their focus on people, and their differentiation from competitors. In addition, Tom discusses the major milestones in building his business, emphasizing the value of humility, learning from failures, and creating a sustainable business model.He also shares insights on building and managing a management team, and the importance of cultural fit in hiring.Finally, Thomas addresses the topic of artificial intelligence and advises listeners to embrace it, learn about it, and become experts in utilizing AI tools.Company site:To get in touch with Tom visit his website: https://www.jmark.com/
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    27 Min.
  • How to have more impact when working harder isn’t working – Eric Nehrlich

    How to have more impact when working harder isn’t working – Eric Nehrlich
    Dec 26 2023
    Show Notes:Bill Prater welcomes Eric Nehrlich to the Business Builder Show.Eric, an executive coach at too many trees dot com, helps leaders have more impact by challenging mindsets and habits that hold them back. They discuss common leadership problems, such as the challenge of working harder but not getting better results, and the transition from being a problem solver to a leader who creates teams to solve problems.Eric shares a real-life example of a client and how he helped them shift their perspective and become more successful. They also discuss how Eric differentiates himself from his competition by focusing on the client's needs and helping them solve their problems.Eric talks about his own journey, including his major wins and losses, and how he ultimately found his passion for coaching. He emphasizes the importance of intentional focus and making choices to determine where to put your time and attention.Finally, Eric shares his contact information for listeners interested in reaching out to him.Company site:To get in touch with Eric visit his website: https://www.toomanytrees.com/
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    19 Min.
  • How to Grow Your Business by Being a Social CEO – Kristi Piehl

    How to Grow Your Business by Being a Social CEO – Kristi Piehl
    Dec 21 2023
    Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Builder Show, host Bill Prater interviews Kristi Piehl, the founder and CEO of Media Minefield.Kristi shares her mission to innovate the public relations industry and help businesses grow through being a social CEO. She discusses the common problems her clients face, such as wanting to be more well-known and struggling with social media and getting press coverage.Kristi also provides insights into her company's approach to handling crisis situations and differentiates herself from the competition by focusing on storytelling and guaranteeing her services. She also talks about the milestones in her business journey and the importance of aligning with legitimate media sources. Listeners can connect with Kristi on various social media platforms and access a free worksheet to start their own social CEO journey.Kristi would like to give listeners access to a free worksheet to start your own social media strategy: https://socialceo.media-minefield.com/Company site:To get in touch with Kristi visit her website: https://www.media-minefield.com/
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    19 Min.
  • How to Scale a Business in an Emerging Industry – Bryan Gerber

    How to Scale a Business in an Emerging Industry – Bryan Gerber
    Dec 19 2023
    Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Builder Show, host Bill Prater interviews Bryan Gerber, founder and CEO of Hara Supply and Hera Brands. Bryan shares insights into scaling a business in the emerging cannabis industry. He discusses the challenges and solutions for serving both the direct-to-consumer and B2B markets, as well as the unique problems his organizations solve for their customers. Bryan also talks about differentiating his business from competitors, his vision for the future, and the core values that drive his success.Company site:To get in touch with Bryan visit his website: https://www.hemper.co/
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    27 Min.
  • What are the secrets that DCAC has used to make the INC 5000 list 5 times in a row? – Denny Cherry

    What are the secrets that DCAC has used to make the INC 5000 list 5 times in a row? – Denny Cherry
    Dec 14 2023
    Show Notes:This episode of the Business Builder Show opens with host Bill Prater introducing the mission of the podcast. He aims to bring champions from a variety of industries worldwide to provide timely, provocative, and actionable resources. These resources are intended to inspire, promote, and accelerate listeners in their quest for business excellence.Bill then introduces the guest of the episode, Denny Cherry. Denny is the owner and principal consultant for Denny Cherry and Associates Consulting (DCAC). Bill takes a moment to highlight DCAC's numerous awards and recognitions, emphasizing Denny's achievements in the industry.Moving on to his own introduction, Denny gives a brief overview of DCAC's customer base. The company serves a broad range of clients, from small two-person companies to Fortune 50 corporations. However, he mentions that their sweet spot lies within the SMB range, specifically companies with 50 to 150-200 employees.In the following segment, Denny delves into the types of problems DCAC helps companies to solve. The discussion sets the stage for a deeper dive into how DCAC's solutions can aid businesses in optimizing their operations.Company site:To get in touch with Denny visit his website: https://www.dcac.com/
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    19 Min.
  • How to Juggle Growth, Grit, and Greatness in Business – Hope Horner

    How to Juggle Growth, Grit, and Greatness in Business – Hope Horner
    Dec 12 2023
    Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Builder Show, host Bill Prater talks to Hope Horner, three-time entrepreneur and founder of Lemonlight.Hope shares her insights on entrepreneurship and discusses how her company assists 'challenger brands' or mid-market companies eager to level up their marketing efforts to vie with established, enterprise-level brands. Hope explains her management philosophy including Lemonlight's core values, how she shapes the team, and her reliance on patience and focused planning for business growth.Listeners are also offered an exclusive discount on Lemonlight's video services. Just visit this link: https://learn.lemonlight.com/bbs-podcast/Company site:To get in touch with Hope visit her website: https://www.lemonlight.com/
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    14 Min.
  • Building a business out of frustration with the status quo – Bill Spohn

    Building a business out of frustration with the status quo – Bill Spohn
    Dec 7 2023
    Show Notes:In this episode of Business Builder Show, host Bill Prater interviews Bill Spohn, the CEO and founder of True Tech Tools. Spohn shares the journey of his company from a small operation running out of a spare bedroom to a multi-million dollar business offering curated tools and essential support to technicians and the energy industry worldwide. They serve businesses as well as individual technicians, advising them on best practices and selling tools direct.Additionally, Spohn talks about the company’s core values, their hiring process, and how their utilization of data is crucial for growth. He also emphasizes the importance of believing in people's potential to thrive in order for them to truly become amazing.Company site:To get in touch with Bill visit his website: https://trutechtools.com/
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    20 Min.