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Mike Goldenstein – From Roofing Contractor to Tech Entrepreneur- The Future of Roofing Sales & Tech
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, we sit down with Mike Goldenstein to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, and what…
Amanda Sima – From Patent to Courtroom – Innovation, Entrepreneurship Betrayal, & Protecting Your Ideas
What does it really take to turn an idea into a successful business — and what happens when that success puts a target on…
Chris Zimmerman – Building an Empire From Roofing to AI
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, we sit down with Chris Zimmerman for a deep conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, roofing, artificial…
Adrian Keeler – From Fishing to Sheriff: Leadership Faith & Protecting Wyoming
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with Deputy Adrian Keeler, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, community…
Jesse Boulden – Why So Many Young Men Feel Lost Today – And One Program Fighting Back
What does it take to turn boys into capable, disciplined, purpose-driven men in today’s world?In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host…
Katherine Flechaus – What’s Really Holding You Back Isn’t Skill- It’s Belief– You Can Fix It!
What’s actually holding you back from the next level of success?In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Katherine Flechaus dives deep into…
Faith Hamlin – Little Jennie Ranch- Raised Different— Entrepreneurship & an Uncommon Path
Faith Hamlin didn’t stumble into a new life… she chose it.What started as a “planned midlife crisis” — a temporary move to Wyoming —…
Mike Wandler – From Shop Floor to the Future of Energy | AI, Microreactors & Building the Biggest Machines on Earth
What does it take to go from working on the shop floor… to helping shape the future of energy and heavy industry? In this…
Steve Van Buskirk – Dirt to 6,600 Lots: Building a City
Steve Van Buskirk has spent decades developing land, shaping neighborhoods, and helping turn Sioux Falls into one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.…
Attila Zold – From Romania to Reinvention: Built From Nothing—Multiple Times
What does it really take to start over… when you have nothing?In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Attila Zold shares a…
Rob and Heather Macklin – Blue Collar to Buyout: Legal Playbook Nobody Talks About
Most business owners in the trades know how to build—but far fewer know how to protect what they’ve built or cash out the right…
Ricardo Torres – From Military to Business Domination- Why Most People Stay Stuck
In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, we sit down with Ricardo Torres to break down what it really takes to transition…