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Welcome To The Epic Entrepreneurs Show What does it take to build a real and thriving business in today’s world? As entrepreneurs and business owners, we went into business to have more freedom of time and money. Yet, the path of growing a business isn’t always filled with sunshine and rainbows. In this chart-topping show, host Bill Gilliland; author of the best-selling book “The Coach Approach” leverages his decades of experience coaching proven entrepreneurs to make more money, grow the right teams and find the freedom of EPIC Entrepreneurship.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Linda Heeler, a professional certified coach, owner of Live Inspired Life Coaching and host of The Normal Lies Podcast.
Having overcome many fears herself, Linda is dedicated to helping people uncover the negative thought patterns that stand in the way of their success.
As she shares her journey, Linda will talk about why she became a coach.
She will also talk about how to build a coaching business and why she believes advertising for coaching businesses does not work.
You will learn about the first exercise Linda engages with a brand new client.
She'll explain why it's important for a coach to make sure the client is not there for therapy.
Linda will get advice from Bill on how to improve her marketing efforts.
Join Bill and Linda for a thought-provoking discussion on building strategic partnerships, connecting with your inner sage, and choosing the right coach for you.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn In This Show:
- Linda's strategy for growing her coaching practice.
- What to look for when you want to work with a coach.
- The difference between business coaching and life coaching.
- How to know if you are in touch with your inner sage.
- And so much more...
Resources:
Linda | Normal Lies (normal-lies.com)
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Ralph Griffith, an associate professor of entrepreneurship at Lenoir-Rhyne University and Business Commercialization Expert. Prior to entering academia, Ralph Griffith founded his first startup right out of college.
Ralph will talk about his entrepreneurial journey, which has included businesses, real estate, and various other ventures.
He will also talk about his upbringing and being a first-generation college student.
You will learn why Ralph's MBA studies were particularly transformative for him.
Ralph will reveal details about his alcohol brand, Lamassu.
Join Bill and Ralph for a thought-provoking discussion about business, empathy as a businessperson, and investing in yourself.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn In This Show:
- Ralph's key takeaways from his MBA and its impact on his career
- The importance of advisors in your life, career and business.
- Why Ralph has never had investors in any of his businesses.
- The three areas you should invest in to build wealth.
- And so much more...
Resources:
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with John Stoj, a financial advisor and founder of Verbatim Financial. John had done everything by the book, from college to Wall Street. His entrepreneurial journey began when his career was disrupted by the financial crisis.
John will share his journey to becoming a financial advisor.
He will also talk about his past business setbacks.
You will learn how John transitioned from Wall Street to the food industry and why he sold his sushi business.
He will then talk about how he got into the advisory business and why and how he started Verbatim Financial.
You will learn how to determine if you have a saleable business.
John will also offer financial advisory solutions to help you avoid being taken advantage of.
Bill mentions an upcoming big event and how you can purchase a ticket.
Join Bill and John for an insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, financial planning and exit strategies.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn In This Show:
- John's transition from Wall Street to the food industry.
- Why John decided to start his own registered investment advisor, Verbatim Financial.
- A look into Verbatim Financial and what it does.
- The challenges John has observed with entrepreneurs in this economic climate.
- And so much more...
Resources:
Verbatim Financial: Flat Fee Financial Advisor Atlanta (verbatimfinancial.com)
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks about the value of attending a personal development event.
He also shares about the BizX conference.
You'll learn about an upcoming event, The Huge Power of Small, and how you can register for the event for free as Bill's guest.
Join Bill for this insightful discussion.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn in this Show:
- What the E in EPIC stands for.
- Details about The Huge Power of Small Event, including incredible discounts.
- And so much more...
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
On today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Andrea DuVall, founder of Mother Earth Food, and Janelle Tatum, CEO of Mother Earth Food, both of whom are passionate advocates for local foods. Mother Earth Food has put over $2 million into the pockets of local farms and vendors.
Andrea will talk about how they got started in the local food business, the founding of Mother Earth Food and how she and Janelle came together.
You will learn how they expanded by 450% in six weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They will talk about how their shared values for the future of our planet shape the types of farms they support.
Andrea and Janelle will give advice for business people.
Join Bill, Andrea and Janelle for an insightful conversation about mentorship, resilience and adaptability.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn In This Show:
- The value of having a mentor.
- About Mother Earth Food and her mission.
- Janelle's background in local food and her own local food business.
- The types of farms they support.
- And so much more...
Resources:
Free copy of Bill’s Book The Coach Approach | Bill Gilliland (giftfrombill.com)Mother Earth Food- Local, Organic Farm Delivery Service (motherearthfood.com)
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Troy Ball, founder and CEO of Braini. As a mother of two special-needs sons, Troy founded Braini, a natural brain supplement company.
Troy will talk about the beginnings of her entrepreneurial endeavors as well as the history of her own whiskey distillery and how she became the first woman owner of a distillery in America.
She will also talk about how she got into the nutritional supplement business and developed her patented Braini formulation.
You'll learn interesting facts about Braini ingredients, including why they were limited to just three.
Join Bill and Troy for an inspiring conversation about believing in yourself and Braini.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn In This Show:
- How Troy got into the supplement business.
- An ingredient discovered in South Korea that has a positive effect on the brain, as well as a plant that produces high-quality omegas.
- Why Braini will effectively improve your brain's performance.
- And so much more...
Resources:
Free copy of Bill’s Book The Coach Approach | Bill Gilliland (giftfrombill.com)Braini (braini.com)
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Jim Padilla, a global impact strategist and founder and CEO of Gain The Edge.
Jim grew up in a challenging environment. He was arrested when he was 19 years old. Despite this adversity, 20 years later Jim has generated more than 1/4 billion dollars in sales for his clients.
He will share his story and talk about how his time in prison prepared him for the business world.
He will also talk about his work as a Global Impact Strategist.
You will learn the keys to reading a room.
He will talk about how to build a recession-proof business.
Jim will share details about The Sales Team Ready live event.
Join Bill and Jim for an insightful conversation on how to read a room and how to build a recession-proof business.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn In This Show:
- Jim's fascinating business model and the two different levels of clients he works with.
- About Jim's company, Gain The Edge, and what it does.
- Why do more millionaires emerge during recessions than at any other time?
- And so much more...
Resources:
Free copy of Bill’s Book The Coach Approach | Bill Gilliland (giftfrombill.com)
Meet JIM PADILLA Global Impact Strategist ( jimp360.c0m)
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks about the importance of having a newsletter and how to create one.
You'll learn how Bill's clients increased their online orders from 17 to 75 in one month.
Join Bill for this insightful conversation.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn in this Show:
- Why your business needs a newsletter.
- How to build your database.
- And so much more...
Resources:
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill shares about the power of words and how to pay attention to what you say.
You'll discover what Kodak found out about human communication.
Join Bill for this insightful discussion.
Enjoy!
What You will Learn in this Show:
- Why words are very powerful.
- Bill's advice to his client on how to improve the culture of his business.
- And so much more...
Resources:
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
In today's episode of EPIC Entrepreneurs, Bill talks with Jefferson Rogers, owner and CEO of JKR Windows.
Jefferson always knew his drug and alcohol addiction was holding him back, but it was not until a turning point in his life that he decided to get his life in order. Today, he is the owner of a $20 million business.
Jefferson will share how he got into the window business.
He will also talk about consistency and creating good habits.
You will learn why Jefferson believes coaches, consultants, and mentors have been very instrumental in his growth.
He will share details about his awesome upcoming event, the Home Services Scaling Summit.
Jefferson will reveal his #1 book.
Join Bill and Jefferson for an inspiring conversation about self-confidence, mentorship and commitment to excellence.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn In This Show:
- Jefferson's company, JKR Windows, what it does and its core values.
- How Jefferson overcame his addictions.
- The importance of aligning your core values with your business.
- Jefferson's advice on finding the right coach for yourself.
- What it takes to be a thought leader.
- And so much more...
Resources:
The Traveler's Gift: Andy Andrews | The Wisdom of Andrew Carnegie as Told to Napoleon HillJefferson Rogers Instagram (@jeffersonkrogers) | Event (jeffersonkrogers.com)