Epic Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Epic Entrepreneurs! 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
271 episodes
Leading Through Change: Turning Chaos into Clarity with Executive Coach Beverly Jurenko
When change hits, even great leaders can lose their footing. Cliff sits down with executive coach and three-time founder Beverly to uncover how to stay steady when roles evolve, markets shift, and the stakes rise. From building and selling a ja...
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Making Money Talks Human (and Actually Helpful) with Christine Virost
Ever wish tough money talks felt lighter, clearer, and a lot more human? We sit down with Christine Virost—financial professional and the mind behind Yellow Lucky Duck—to explore how a memorable brand, simple language, and patient follow-throug...
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Rebuilt at 45: How Chris Rocher Turned a Layoff into an HVAC Powerhouse
🎧 Tune in now and tag a trades business owner who needs to hear this! A layoff at 45 could have been the end of the story. For Chris Rocher, it became the door to Advanced Air Technology of South Carolina—an HVAC company bui...
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From Side Gig to Real Estate Surge: The Story Behind Galen Walter & Haven Realty Team
🎙️In this episode, we pull back the curtain on who Galen Walter really is and how Haven Realty Team grew from a “second income” side gig into a fast-scaling real estate business in Western North Carolina and South Florida. Galen shares how his ...
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From Camera to Construction: How Mandy & Richie Caudill Turned DIY Hustle into a Thriving Renovation Business
In this episode, Mandy and Richie Caudill share how HandyMandy went from a “happy accident” side gig during COVID to a full-time renovation business serving the Upstate, fueled almost entirely by social media and word-of-mouth. Mandy explains h...
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Luck, Lessons, and Lifetime Homes: Taylor Wright on Building 828 Builders in WNC
🎧Taylor Wright of 828 Builders shares his raw journey from landscaping to building lifetime homes in Western North Carolina—after a $300K lesson on why "contract, contract, contract" is non-negotiable.He gets candid: Ditch investor press...
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Small Boat, Big Impact: Brian Thompson on Building the LVP Warehouse of Asheville
🎙️In this episode, Brian Thompson shares the behind-the-scenes story of taking over the LVP Warehouse of Asheville, a specialty luxury vinyl plank (LVP) supply house serving contractors and homeowners in Western North Carolina.What began...
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“From the Trenches to the Turnaround: Tim Young’s Real Talk on Building AAA Extreme Comfort”
🎙️In this candid and refreshingly honest episode, Tim Young, founder of AAA Extreme Comfort, shares the unfiltered reality of building an HVAC business from the ground up.With decades of experience in heating and air, Tim started his com...
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“Built on Integrity: Jay Schumpert’s Journey from Broken Leg to Thriving Business”
🎙️ In this powerful episode, Jay Schumpert, founder of No Worries Painting and Pressure Washing in Columbia, South Carolina, shares his raw and inspiring journey from hardship to entrepreneurship. What started in 2012 as a way to make ends meet...
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How A Furniture Maker Turned Art Into Sustainable Growth with Ansel Ringler
A great piece of furniture tells a story long before it’s finished. We sat down with custom furniture maker with Ansel Ringler Estatoe Woodworks to unpack how he turned a childhood hustle into a sustainable business by pairing creative craft wi...
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Turning Passion Into Leads: Ethical SEO, AI Visibility, and the Power of Drive with Jeremy Ashburn
In this episode, digital marketing expert Jeremy Ashburn of Push Leads shares how he built a 45‑client agency helping small businesses get visible at the top of Google and recommended by AI tools like ChatGPT—without huge loans or big‑bud...
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Defining Your Own Financial Success with Heather Banks
In this episode, certified financial planner Heather Banks of Willow Tree Wealth Planning shares how she helps individuals define what financial success really means to them and then build a personalized roadmap to get there. Drawing on 2...
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25:42
From Classroom to Keys: Building a Balanced Property Management Business with Brad Swensen
In this episode, franchise owner Brad Swensen of PMI Soda City shares how he transitioned from 23 years in education and coaching to running a short-term and long-term property management business in Columbia, South Carolina. He talks about why...
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Sustainable Systems, Strong Communities: A Conversation with Benji Burrell
In this episode, Asheville-based entrepreneur Benji Burrell, founder and owner of Good People Technologies, joins Cliff to share his journey of building a business that helps organizations choose and implement the right technology tools for...
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28:52
Building a Trusted Local Business in Western North Carolina with Zach Broch
What does it really take to build a service-based business that lasts—without burning out or losing your values along the way?In this episode of the Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Zach Broch, founder and owner of Secure Roofing, ...
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26:54
How A Contractor Collective Grew Fast With Low Overhead And Smart Networking with Calvin Denny
Think running your own business means total freedom? Carpenter and home inspector turned contractor, Calvin Denny, brings a grounded view of what it really takes to build a thriving trades business—without bloat, without fluff, and with results...
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Building Roofs and Reputation with Bryson Lanier
In this week’s Epic Entrepreneurs episode, guest host Cliff McRea from ActionCOACH Business Growth Partners sits down with Bryson Lanier, owner of Little Bird Roof Company, to explore the story behind one of West...
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From Startup Uncertainty To Profitable Forensic CPA Practice with Gabi Juba
How does forensic accounting uncover hidden or missing assets in both personal and business situations, including fraud, divorce cases, employee theft, and vendor misconduct?Dr. Gabrielle Juba shares candid lessons from launching her fir...
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From Big Practice To Balanced Life with Christopher Wolcott
What if the smartest way to grow is to do less, better? That question sits at the heart of our conversation with chiropractor and acupuncturist Christopher Wolcott, who left a bustling, insurance-heavy clinic in Chicago to build a focused, morn...
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How A New Mortgage Lender Built Community, Partnerships, And Momentum In Western North Carolina with Haley Gant
What if rebuilding your career didn’t start with ads or a perfect website, but with a simple question: who do I need to help first? That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with mortgage lender and real estate investor, Haley Gant, who moved fr...
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29:39
Building A Human-Centered Framework For Well-Being with Rachel Buckley
What if your grind isn’t a discipline problem but a design mismatch? We sit down with Rachel Buckley of the Wellbeing Project to rethink success from the inside out, trading vague self-care for a practical framework that meets both body and bei...
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32:54
How An Asheville Elopement Pro Built, Lost, And Rebuilt A Thriving Adventure Wedding Business with Jon-Paul Brown
What if a wedding could cost less and mean more? That’s the question we explore with Jon-Paul Brown, the founder of Elope Asheville, who’s spent sixteen years guiding couples to mountaintops, waterfalls, and wild overlooks for intimate ceremoni...
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Building A Safer Hearth: How A Chimney Company Scales With Heart, Skill, And Grit with Ben Seidman
Fires are meant to be comforting, not chaotic. We sit with Ben Seidman, owner of Flue Fighters Chimney Company in Asheville, to explore how modern chimney and fireplace work blends science, education, and leadership to keep homes truly safe. Fr...
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28:33
How A Home Inspection Company Scaled Through Networking, Delegation, And Smart Marketing with Kimi McBurney
The story of Allied Home Inspection isn’t about finding a hack. It’s about learning where trust is built, then building there on purpose. Kimi McBurney joins us to share how a Google listing wasn’t enough in a referral-driven market and why the...
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How A Dog Trainer Built A Business By Outworking Everyone — with Kris Morrill
Some businesses are built on pitch decks; others are forged in kennels at dawn. We sit with Kris Morrill, founder of Revolutionary Canine, to explore how a former gym owner scaled a two-location dog training company by betting on discipl...
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