Starting a business means becoming a dozen different specialists overnight — and most owners drown trying. In Episode 34 of Business Brains & B.S., Greg and Eric break down how to actually run the thing: why you don't own a [insert-your-trade] business, you own a sales & marketing business; building the right foundation before you chase clients; protecting your time so you stop doing $10/hour work; and knowing exactly when (and who) to hire first. Real stories, hard lessons, and a few laughs along the way.

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What does it take to bounce back when everything in your life and business completely falls apart? In this episode of the Business Brains & B.S. Podcast, hosts Greg and Eric sit down with Chris Pudewa, owner of Resilient Training, to discuss his wildest entrepreneurial setbacks and the raw truth about what it takes to build a successful wellness facility.

In this episode of Business Brains and B.S., hosts Greg and Eric dive into the messy reality of business ownership and the art of making decisions on the fly. From navigating moments of leadership paralysis to implementing a strict "A, B, C, D" client rating system, they break down how to filter out the bad clients draining your resources and focus on the ones that actually help your business grow.

They also explore the psychology behind why our brains naturally lean toward the negative, how to avoid chasing bad leads, and how new technology like AI is forcing business owners to adapt without an ethical playbook.

Key Topics Covered:

• The 2-step process to calm down and find your goal in a crisis.
• How to categorize your clients (and why you need to fire the "D" clients).
• Overcoming the fear of setting boundaries with non-paying accounts.
• How the human brain fills in the gaps (and how to stop assuming the worst).
• The impact of AI on business ethics and modern decision-making.

Progress beats perfection. Don't let the B.S. in your own head hold your business back!

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The fastest way to grow isn't working harder — it's finding the right people to learn from, and becoming that person for others. In this episode of Business Brains & B.S., Greg and Eric break down how to scale your expertise beyond the hours you can personally work.

Greg shares how he's expanding his practice past one-on-one client work into continuing education and consulting for other professionals — and why mentorship (both having one and being one) is the highest-leverage move in any business. They get into the "ripple effect" of multiplying your impact, learning from mentors who are years ahead of you, and choosing progress over perfection.

In this episode:

• Why your biggest growth ceiling is who you learn from
• Turning hard-won expertise into education, consulting, and recurring income
• The "coaching tree": multiplying your impact through the people you train
• Building a mission-driven business and a real legacy
• Calling B.S. on undervaluing your own experience

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The Choke Point Clause: Why Your Business Can't Grow Without You!

Are you accidentally suffocating your own business? Many entrepreneurs sabotage their scaling process by skipping one vital role: moving from "doer" to "owner" without ever learning how to be a manager. In this episode of the Business Brains and BS podcast, Eric and Greg unpack how failing to transition effectively turns the business owner into a dangerous bottleneck (or a choke point) for the entire company. Greg shares hard-learned insights on how to stop "rescuing" your team, how to gradually transfer responsibilities starting with just 5 hours a week, and why you must treat your time like your most valuable customer. Plus, they introduce a game-changing 2-step tool process to audit your day and multiply your corporate freedom.

In this video, you’ll learn:

The core reason why business owners become their own biggest bottleneck

How to avoid the trap of "abdication vs. delegation" when expanding your team

The Skill/Fun Matrix: An essential tool to determine what to offload first

How to use a "chess clock" time audit to reclaim hours of wasted productivity

Why "Black Boot vs. Brown Boot" leadership makes or breaks office morale

How to stop rescuing employees so they can become the heroes of their own stories

If you're feeling overwhelmed and overworked, it's time to build systems that let you step back so your company can move forward. Listen now!

Are your thoughts about money actually holding your business back? In this episode of the Business Brains and BS podcast, Eric and Greg dive deep into the psychology of wealth and reveal how common phrases like "money is the root of all evil" create a scarcity mindset that caps your success. From redefining money as a tool for freedom to mastering the art of charging what you are actually worth, Eric and Greg share personal breakthroughs from their own entrepreneurial journeys. Plus, they break down the economics of premium service and show you exactly when it's time to test, measure, and raise your prices.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• Why money is one of the most emotional obstacles for business owners
• How to flip your perspective from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset
• Why "profitable is boring" is the ultimate consistency hack for your business
• The psychological trap of undercharging and how to overcome it
• Why paying your team top dollar is the best news for your bottom line

Stop letting subconscious money blocks limit your business potential. Watch now and unlock the abundance mindset!

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Are you a small business owner looking to scale your operations, build a rock-solid team, and keep your doors thriving year after year? In this episode of the Business Brains and BS podcast, we are joined by Dr. Travis Ring from Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic. Dr. Ring shares his incredible 16-year journey from a student-athlete straight into launching his own practice. He pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to grow a family practice to over 200 patient visits per week, why "profitable is boring" is the ultimate business philosophy, and how he uses assertive leadership to build an unbreakable office culture.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• The realities of jumping straight from school into business ownership.
• Strategies to handle the natural ebbs and flows of seasonal business changes.
• Why organic face-to-face networking trumps expensive billboard advertising.
• The exact methods Dr. Ring uses to get high-quality client feedback.
• How an open-door policy and financial incentives keep employees loyal for years.

Whether you are running a chiropractic clinic or managing a completely different niche, Dr. Ring’s insights on systems, consistency, and professional evolution are exactly what you need to hear!

Are you a high-performing business professional who has mastered the boardroom but is struggling in the weight room? In this episode of the Business, Brains & BS Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Lindsay, owner of Legacy Fitness Solutions, to deconstruct the exact fitness and wellness blueprints used by elite entrepreneurs to stay sharp, fit, and energized.

We dive deep into the power of habits, the "minimum effective dose" for strength training, and why your nighttime routine is the secret weapon to your morning success.