Full Episode Page: Nick Nanton: Learning to do Business to Earn the Right to Be Creative

Nick Nanton is an entrepreneur and a 22-time Emmy Award-winning director and producer known for telling powerful human stories across entertainment, business, and personal development.

Nick shares how mastering business leadership allowed him to build a creative career on his own terms. He dives into the critical lessons he learned about designing businesses that scale, finding the right mentors, and operating inside your unique ability. You will hear stories from Nick’s work with icons like Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, and Dolly Parton, along with practical advice on overcoming the early traps that keep businesses small. Whether you are scaling a business, dreaming bigger, or simply trying to figure out the next level of your leadership, Nick’s insights will challenge and inspire you to think differently about growth and impact.

Expect to find out:

• How to recognize the difference between self-awareness and self-consciousness
• Why finding a mentor early changes the speed of your success
• How EOS and Strategic Coach can unlock real business transformation
• Why building the best team possible is the foundation for scaling
• When to be the quarterback, the coach, or the owner of your business journey

Where to Find Nick:

• Nick Nanton’s Official Website
• Astonish Entertainment
• Nick on LinkedIn
• Nick on Facebook
• The QuestionABLE Podcast

Chapters

03:00 Nick Nanton's Entrepreneurial Journey
10:45 Mentorship in Business
16:37 The Importance of EOS and Strategic Coach
23:56 The Tensions of Entrepreneurship
26:44 Navigating Self-Awareness and ADHD
31:43 The Power of Collaboration in Creativity
36:17 Strategic Planning and Future Vision
42:47 Balancing Achievement and Relationships
48:01 Quarterback, Coach, or Owner

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If you have a business that's not hitting the next revenue tier like it should... You might have a design problem.
Your business was originally designed to survive, not scale.
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So the next revenue tier feels intentional and repeatable, instead of... unreachable.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to share their personal stories, challenges, leadership, and strategies from their own journeys as business owners.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info
🟢 tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry and produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Series Sponsors: SEOContentSurge, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

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Full Episode Page: Bradley Hamner: How to Go From Rainmaker to Architect of Your Business

Episode Summary:
What if the business operating system you're building is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, Nick Berry is joined by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS and host of the Above the Business podcast. Bradley works with business owners doing $300K to $3M in annual revenue and helps them make the critical shift from being the overworked Rainmaker to becoming the Architect of a business that runs on systems instead of stress.

Bradley shares how a health scare at age 34 pushed him to reimagine everything—leading to the creation of the BlueprintOS and a powerful new identity as a designer, not just a doer. This episode is packed with insight for entrepreneurs who feel stuck in operator mode and are ready to take real control of their growth trajectory.

Takeaways

• Know your business stage to unlock the right tools and strategy
• EOS isn't built for early-stage entrepreneurs—here’s what to use instead
• Identity shapes behavior—redefine who you are as a business owner
• Build by design, not by default, for lasting business clarity
• Systematize routine tasks and let people shine where it counts

Links

• Bradley on LinkedIn
• BlueprintOS on LinkedIn
• BlueprintOS on Facebook

Chapters

00:00 From Startup to Growth
07:07 Building a Team to go from Doer to Leader
13:06 Business as a Lego Set
18:50 Lessons from a Cardiologist Visit
29:15 Identity Shift From Operator to Owner
38:49 Creating a Playbook
43:58 Intentionality in Business
52:05 The Business Owner's Roadmap to Success

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The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to share their personal stories, challenges, leadership, and strategies from their own journeys as business owners.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info
🟢 tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry and produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Series Sponsors: SEOContentSurge, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

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Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: Multiple Exits and Using Equity-for-Advisory Partnerships to Build a HoldCo

Summary: In a unique role-reversal, Interview Connections founder Jessica Rhodes steps in as guest host to interview Nick Berry—entrepreneur, advisor, and founder of Redesigned.Business—about his own business owner’s journey. Nick opens up about building and exiting multiple companies, the difference between creating a scalable asset versus owning a glorified job, and how business design can position your company for long-term success, even if you never plan to sell. He shares how bespoke partnerships shaped his best exits, what green and red flags he looks for in operating partners, and how to build with purpose and structure. If you want to shift from founder chaos to clarity, this episode delivers actionable insight, real-world experience, and those rare “aha” moments.

Takeaways

• Know the difference between exiting well and just getting out
• Avoid building a business that traps you as the operator
• Design your business like it will one day be sold
• Create triggering events to guide equity decisions
• Look for clarity, conviction, and coachability in partners

Links

• Redesigned.Business
• Nick Berry on LinkedIn
• Nick on YouTube
• Nick on Instagram

Chapters

00:00 Nick Berry's Business Owner's Journey
05:40 Defining Successful vs. Unsuccessful Exits
08:33 Navigating Business Exits
11:04 Profit Planning
13:58 Stories of Successful Exits
16:37 The Timing of Selling a Business
19:40 Triggering Events in Business Sales
29:47 Closure in Business Decisions
31:12 Green and Red Flags in Operating Partners
33:03 Commitment and Earnestness
34:45 Run Your Business With an Investor's Mindset
36:16 Qualities of Effective Leaders
37:30 Diagnosing Business Problems
39:56 Implementing Effective Operating Cadences
42:20 Business Valuations
46:39 Coaching and Business Design Services

Tired of flying blind in your business? I've finally found a business tool that analyzes MY business and maps the whole path. The free 6-minute Business Alignment Checkup finally hit the mark. Get a personalized profile, pinpointing your growth stage, surface blind spots, and get a 90-day roadmap at Redesigned.Business/checkup.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to share their personal stories, challenges, leadership, and strategies from their own journeys as business owners.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info
🟢 tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry and produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Series Sponsors: SEOContentSurge, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

➕ Interested in sponsoring, appearing on tBOJ, or having Nick as a guest on your podcast?

Link to Full Episode: Jessica Rhodes: How and Why Businesses Should Be Leveraging Podcasts to Cut Through the Noise

Summary:

In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, Nick Berry speaks with Jessica Rhodes, founder of Interview Connections, the world’s first podcast booking agency. Jessica has booked over 30,000 podcast interviews, helping entrepreneurs turn conversations into clients.

She reveals why podcast guesting is a game-changing strategy for business owners looking to build authority, create content, and deepen trust with potential clients. Jessica also shares how podcasting accelerates sales cycles, the power of consistent interviews, and why even seasoned speakers need practice reps to master their messaging.

Takeaways:

• Guesting on podcasts builds trust and authority faster than traditional marketing.
• Podcasting isn’t just about audience reach, it’s a content and networking goldmine.
• Repetition sharpens your messaging. Consistent reps lead to excellence.
• Make it easy for clients to find you. Long-form content warms up leads.

Where to Find Jessica:

• Jessica on LinkedIn
• Interview Connections on Instagram
• Interview Connections YouTube
• Jessica on Facebook

Chapters:

00:00 Jessica Rhodes and Interview Connections
04:01 The Evolution of Podcast Booking Services
06:53 The Value of Podcast Guesting
09:12 Building Authentic Relationships
12:24 The Importance of Consistency
14:57 Practicing for Success
17:57 Future Trends in Podcasting
21:35 Building Trust
22:48 Podcasting and Video Content
23:01 Do All Businesses Need a Podcast?
25:41 Long-Form Content
27:39 Making It Easy for Clients to Find You
31:49 Leveraging AI
34:49 Effective Calls to Action

🔗 Redesigned.Business
If you have a business that's not hitting the next revenue tier like it should... You might have a design problem.
Your business was originally designed to survive, not scale.
Now it needs a redesign, to break free of the operational inertia and finally scale.
So the next revenue tier feels intentional and repeatable, instead of... unreachable.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to share their personal stories, challenges, leadership, and strategies from their own journeys as business owners.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info
🟢 tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry and produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Series Sponsors: SEOContentSurge, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

➕ Interested in sponsoring, appearing on tBOJ, or having Nick as a guest on your podcast?

Full Episode Page: Chase Murdock: Growing a HoldCo and Attracting and Retaining Great Leaders

Summary:

Nick Berry interviews Chase Murdock, CEO of Decada Group, on building a diversified holding company. Chase shares his approach to acquisitions, how he makes three bets on every deal, and the challenge of identifying great operators. He also discusses Durable, his new venture supporting small business owners.

Takeaways:

🔹 Make 3 key bets—industry, business, and leadership—to drive success in acquisitions.
🔹 Holding companies need vision—accumulating businesses without strategy leads to burnout.
🔹 Great operators are essential—finding and keeping the right leaders determines long-term success.
🔹 Community matters—Durable helps small business owners grow through support and education.

Links:

• Chase Murdock’s Website
• Decada Group
• Durable
• Chase on LinkedIn
• Chase on X
• Chase's Local Legends Newsletter

Chapters:

03:28 Building Decada Group
06:29 Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
09:29 Acquisition Strategy
12:10 Industry and Leadership
15:00 Evolving Strategies: From Growth to Stability
17:38 The Three Bets: Racetrack, Horse, and Jockey
20:14 Diversifying the Portfolio
25:44 Building a Visionary Holding Company
32:56 Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
36:44 Identifying Operators
39:22 Introducing Durable
44:34 Creating Community for Small Business Owners

If you're here for the Aha's! and you want to get a jumpstart - I have something perfect for you.
It's my list of my 20 Top Aha! Moments from The Business Owner's Journey guests.
If you want to cut to the chase, just go to NickBerry.info/earnedsecrets and get your copy.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to share their personal stories, challenges, leadership, and strategies from their own journeys as business owners.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info
🟢 tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry and produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Series Sponsors: SEOContentSurge, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

➕ Interested in sponsoring, appearing on tBOJ, or having Nick as a guest on your podcast?
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Full Episode Page: Anne McGinty: Entrepreneurship, Financial Freedom, and How to Grow My Small Business Podcast

Summary: How do you grow a business, achieve financial freedom, and still follow your passion? Anne McGinty, host of How I Built My Small Business, shares her journey from launching multiple businesses - including two successful exits - to building a top 1% global podcast.

Anne opens up about the creative process behind her show, balancing passion with business, and why internal validation matters more than external success. Whether you're scaling your business or refining your mindset, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.

Key Takeaways from Anne McGinty’s Journey

Turn Passion into Success – Learn how Anne grew a thriving podcast without monetizing it.

Lessons from Business Exits – How selling businesses shaped her approach to entrepreneurship.

Seek Mentorship & Growth – Why reaching out to experts can fast-track your success.

Internal Validation Wins – Success isn’t about recognition—it’s about knowing you did it right.

Links:

• Anne McGinty’s Official Site
• The How I Built My Small Business Podcast – Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Anne on LinkedIn
• Anne on Facebook

Chapters:

00:00 About Anne McGinty
02:18 The Creative Process Behind the Podcast
05:09 Balancing Passion and Business
07:49 Methodical Approach to Podcasting
10:54 Quality Control and Guest Selection
13:32 Business Background and Lessons Learned
16:18 Financial Strategies and Early Retirement
18:47 Empathy and Knowledge Sharing
33:22 Managing Seasonal Businesses
36:23 Hiring and Team Management
38:13 Seeking Mentorship and Learning from Others
40:06 Navigating Business Growth and Pandemic Challenges
42:01 Lessons from Podcast Guests
49:42 Personal Stories and Experiences
51:11 The Role of Internal Validation in Success

If you're here for the Aha's! and you want to get a jumpstart - I have something perfect for you.
It's my list of my 20 Top Aha! Moments from The Business Owner's Journey guests.
If you want to cut to the chase, just go to NickBerry.info/earnedsecrets and get your copy.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to share their personal stories, challenges, leadership, and strategies from their own journeys as business owners.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info
🟢 tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry and produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Series Sponsors: SEOContentSurge, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

➕ Interested in sponsoring, appearing on tBOJ, or having Nick as a guest on your podcast?
➕ Learn more about Nick Berry

Full episode page: Season 2 of The Business Owner's Journey: The Need for Speed

Episode Summary:

Nick Berry kicks off Season 2 of The Business Owner’s Journey with a preview episode with a short lesson on business growth and the power of speed in entrepreneurship. Nick previews this season’s lineup of top-tier guests - entrepreneurs, experts, and business strategists - who will share game-changing lessons to help you move faster, make better decisions, and lead with confidence.

Some of the upcoming episodes include:

• Anne McGinty, host of How I Built My Small Business
• Chase Murdock, CEO of Decada Group
• Jessica Rhodes, Founder of Interview Connections
• Joe Daniels, Founder of NicheBuilder
• and many others!

He also share how a business owner’s needs evolve over time and why mentorship, networking, and advisory boards are critical for growth.

Takeaways:

• Your speed of learning determines success – Faster insights mean faster business growth.
• Three pillars of business support matter – Get a mentor, community, and peer board for success.
• Upcoming guests will challenge your thinking – Learn from top entrepreneurs and strategists.
• This season will help you lead better, faster – Make smarter moves with real stories & strategies.

Where to Connect with Nick:

• Nick Berry’s Website
• Nick on LinkedIn
• Nick on X
• Nick on Instagram
• Nick on YouTube
• Nick Berry, CEO of Fitness Revolution
• Nick’s Linktree

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Season Two
02:09 The Importance of Growth and Learning as a Leader
04:02 Upcoming Guests and Their Insights

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to share their personal stories, challenges, leadership, and strategies from their own journeys as business owners.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info
🟢 tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry and produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Series Sponsors: SEOContentSurge, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

➕ Interested in sponsoring, appearing on tBOJ, or having Nick as a guest on your podcast?
➕ Learn more about Nick Berry

Full Episode Page: Season 1: Reflection and What's Ahead

Episode Summary: In this special episode wrapping up Season 1 of The Business Owner’s Journey, host Nick Berry reflects on the lessons learned and what’s to come in Season 2. Nick explores the mental aspects of business, how podcasting can accelerate personal and professional growth, and his strategies for creating value for guests and listeners alike. With a focus on resilience, mindset, and creating lasting connections, Nick highlights the unique impact the podcast has had on him, his guests, and his audience.

Takeaways:

• Mindset drives business success; frameworks alone aren’t enough.
• Podcasting refines your personal brand and storytelling.
• Creating guest value creates ripple effects for all parties.
• Efficient workflows amplify the impact of your content.

Links:

• Nick on YouTube
• Nick on LinkedIn
• Nick on X (Twitter)
• Nick on Facebook
• Nick on Instagram
• Nick Berry, CEO, Fitness Revolution
• Nick Berry's Linktree

Chapters
00:00 Season One Recap and Reflections
04:23 The Importance of Mindset in Business
07:08 Building a Personal Brand
07:52 Creating Value for Guests
11:10 Leveraging Podcasting for Business Goals
14:23 Looking Ahead to Season Two

Want to know what Nick Berry does for Small Businesses?

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to share their personal stories, challenges, leadership, and strategies from their own journeys as business owners.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info
🟢 tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry and produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Series Sponsors: SEOContentSurge, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

➕ Interested in sponsoring, appearing on tBOJ, or having Nick as a guest on your podcast?
➕ Learn more about Nick Berry