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Richie Zook – Building a Trades Business That Can Run Without You
What has to change before you can move 2,500 miles away from the company you help run?THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAILChoose the depth…
David Michaux — He Quit Project Management to Build a Welding Business
David Michauxleft a stable project-management career to become a certified welder and buildMichaux Metalworks. The transition forced him to learn what trade school couldnot…
Charbel Louis Karam – From Pilot to CEO: Scaling a Dental Lab Platform From 9 to 2,000+ Employees
What does it take to scale an industry built on individual craftsmanship—without destroying the culture, relationships, and expertise that made its businesses valuable in…
Sheldon Murphy – From Teenage Roofer to Building a $10 Million Roofing Company
Sheldon Murphy started roofing as a teenager and went on to build TSM Roofing into a company generating roughly $10 million in annual revenue.…
Craig Semple – The Detective Who Investigated His Own Recovery: PTSD, Resilience & Mental Health
What happens when a homicide detective turns his investigative skills inward?In this powerful episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down…
Jonathan Domsky – Why Great Leaders Never Stop Growing
What happens when a recent college graduate buys a one-way ticket to China with no clear plan for what comes next?For Jonathan Domsky, that…
Damien + Jess Zouaoui – Oakwell Beer Spa- Sold Everything, Traveled Built a Million-Dollar Franchise
What happens when you walk away from successful careers, sell nearly everything you own, and travel the world in search of a better life?In…
Dashaun Bryant – From College Dropout to Roofing Sales Powerhouse | Mindset & Building Roof Hustlers
Success leaves clues—and Deshaun Bryant's journey is proof that where you start doesn't determine where you finish.In this episode of From The Ground Up…
Brent Garrett – From a $5,000 Truck to a Better Business
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with Brent Garrett for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership,…
Chris Hallberg, The Business Sergeant – From Prison Sergeant to Business Sergeant: Building Elite Teams, Strong Culture, and Entrepreneurial Freedom
From Prison Sergeant to Leadership Expert: Building Elite Teams, Strong Culture, and Entrepreneurial Freedom | Chris HallbergWhat separates average organizations from elite teams?In this…
Kyle Weber – He Built a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Company on Relationships, Not Leads
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down with Kyle Weber to discuss the lessons, relationships, and work ethic…
Matt Andersen – Intentional Growth: Building a Business Buyers Want
Most business owners focus on growing revenue. The best business owners focus on building value. In this episode of From The Ground Up Show,…