What if your business wasn’t just about revenue—but about changing lives? In this inspiring episode, Brad Stephenson shares how a people-first mindset transformed his company, his career, and thousands of others along the way.

Hosted by Marc Bernstein and guest co-host Ray Loewe, this conversation dives into Brad’s journey from laborer to CEO & Co-owner of Newcastle Lawn & Landscape. Brad opens up about the personal struggles that shaped his leadership style—from growing up in a challenging home environment to overcoming opioid addiction—and how those experiences fueled his mission to impact 100,000 lives.

He also shares the pivotal business challenges that nearly derailed his company, how implementing systems helped drive massive growth, and why focusing on people—not profits—is the real key to scaling a company with purpose.

Key takeaways:

• How “life domains” and time blocking create focus and balance
• Why entrepreneurs don’t need more time—just more clarity
• Brad’s journey from addiction to purpose-driven leadership
• The systems that helped grow his company from $3M to $13M
• How a mission to change lives drives culture, growth, and retention
• Why obstacles are often signs you’re on the right path

About Brad Stephenson:

Brad Stephenson is a passionate leader, entrepreneur, and certified behavioral analysis consultant dedicated to transforming lives and businesses. As the owner, CEO, and Visionary of New Castle Lawn and Landscape, Brad has successfully guided the company to become a thriving enterprise. Through his consulting business, Brad Stephenson LLC – Dream Higher, he empowers small business owners to achieve transformative growth, blending strategy with inspiration to help them dream bigger.

Connect:

Website newcastle94.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/brad-stephenson94/
Facebook facebook.com/94newcastle/
Instagram instagram.com/94newcastle/
YouTube youtube.com/channel/UC3jqNuvnrcWTlOaHK0Zj_nA

This episode is brought to you by New Castle Lawn & Landscape; Transforming Properties and Impacting Lives since 1994. Go to newcastle94.com to learn more.

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