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
191 episodes
The Salary Standoff
Money talks, but what happens when you and your employee speak different languages about compensation? This candid discussion tackles one of the most common yet challenging workplace dynamics: the employee who believes they're worth more than t...
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9:24
Here's How to Ask a Better Question
Ever wonder why some business leaders seem stuck while others scale effortlessly? The secret might be in the questions they ask. The journey from startup to scalable business follows a predictable evolution of questions. When we be...
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7:04
You Can't Know Enough Good People: Building Business Through Genuine Interest
Have you ever watched someone effortlessly extract a person's life story within minutes of meeting them? That special ability to connect deeply and quickly with others isn't just a social superpower—it's a business advantage that can transform ...
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8:16
From Mop Factories to Mentorship: Absorbing Life's Lessons
Lifelong learning starts with being a sponge – absorbing knowledge from every experience, job, and interaction around you. This mindset transforms everyday moments into valuable lessons that compound over time and fuel meaningful personal and p...
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5:52
Stop Blaming Your Team and Start Building Accountability, with Bill Gilliland of ActionCOACH
Are your teams falling short of expectations? Before pointing fingers at your staff, it might be time to look in the mirror. In this revealing episode, we tackle the uncomfortable truth that team performance often reflects leadership systems—or...
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Who Do You Need to Become? Featuring Jason De Los Santos.
What if the question wasn't "What skills do I have?" but rather "Who do I need to become?" This transformative mindset shift forms the foundation of our enlightening conversation with Jason De Los Santos, founder of Pixelated Stories, who share...
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The Secret Life of Business Brokers: What They Don't Tell You About Selling Your Compan with Sherrye Coggiola
What happens when disaster destroys a successful business? For Sherrye Coggiola, Hurricane Helene's devastation of her 15-year restaurant venture became an unexpected doorway to a new entrepreneurial chapter as a business broker with Transworld...
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29:50
What Nobody Tells You About Trading a Boss for a Business with Calvin Denny
Meet Calvin Denny, the founder of Atlas Mountain Contractors, who took an unconventional path from mental health professional to successful contractor. Calvin's refreshingly candid account of his entrepreneurial journey reveals both the challen...
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The Rise of Sourhouse: Building a Sourdough Startup in a Rising Market
Erik Fabian transforms everyday sourdough challenges into innovative kitchen solutions with Sourhouse, born from his own bread-baking frustrations during the pandemic. What makes this entrepreneurial story particularly compelling i...
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From Musician to Filmmaker: Ben Phan's Creative Journey
What happens when a musician's frustration transforms into a thriving video production business? Ben's transition to filmmaking began when he noticed videographers missing key musical moments during performances. Taking matters into his own han...
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From Mowing to Growing: Jonathan Lloyd's Journey of Smith & Lloyd
Two Jons with a trailer, a walk-behind mower, and absolutely zero business education decided to start a landscaping company. Seven years later, they're maintaining the grounds at Amazon's Asheville facility and transforming backyards into commu...
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24:57
The Spirit of Buffalo: Finding Balance in Business and Life with Waska Finkelstein
Waska Finkelstein joins the Epic Entrepreneurs podcast to share his remarkable 40-year journey through professional video production and personal transformation. At the heart of our conversation is Arthur Ashe's powerful quote that...
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24:10
Plan to Wing It: Lessons from a Junk Removal Entrepreneur with Dustin Riddle
Dustin from Junkernaut shares how his Asheville-based junk removal company transforms spaces and lives through compassionate cleanup and crisis management. His business philosophy centers on addressing the root causes of clutter while en...
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27:19
Mitch Roedel of Boxwood Homes: Crisis Response and Housing Solutions
Mitch Roedel from Boxwood Homes shares how his construction company pivoted their "Our Plans Your Land" program to support hurricane victims while maintaining their core business of building pre-designed homes across Western North Carolina. He ...
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24:17
Finding Your One Thing
What one metric could transform your business? In Continental Airlines' remarkable story, a new CEO took the company from ranking 20th in customer satisfaction to becoming a top performer by focusing exclusively on improving on-time departures....
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Building Success: Greg Junge's Journey from Remodeling to High-End Construction
Unlock the secrets to construction business growth with Greg Junge of Junge Construction, as he shares his journey and expertise in our latest episode. Discover how Greg, a second-generation general contractor, transitioned from remodeling to h...
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26:31
The Path from Entrepreneurial Dreams to Community Impact with April Nash
Join us as we sit down with the inspiring April Nash from the Western Women's Business Center, who shares her journey from a budding entrepreneur to a pivotal community leader in Western North Carolina. If you've ever wondered how to transform ...
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33:40
Resilience and Partnership: Navigating Challenges with Shelton Steele and Joe Balcken
Shelton and Joe from the Wrong Way River Lodge share their incredible journey through adversity after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on their business. With resilience and strategic planning, they quickly restored their operations and emphasize...
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31:23
Building Resilience in Business: The Second Gear Story with Russ Towers
Russ's story is one of resilience and reinvention, especially in the face of a natural disaster that devastated the business. Undeterred, Russ and his team, supported by the community's goodwill, demonstrated remarkable determination to reb...
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43:16
Crafting Success: Ben Colvin's Journey from Nonprofit to Ginger Beer Entrepreneur
Discover the inspiring journey of Ben Colvin, co-owner of Devil's Foot, as he shares how dissatisfaction with overly sweet cocktails led to the birth of a craft ginger beer brand that champions quality non-alcoholic options. From the humble beg...
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33:00
Capturing Stories and Crafting Success with Carol Spagnuola
Professional photographer Carol from Asheville joins us for a conversation filled with resilience and creativity. She opens up about the daunting challenge of rebuilding her business after Hurricane Helene, turning adversity into an opportunity...
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23:45
How Running Paved the Way for Business Growth with Tim and Leslie Grotenhuis
Tim and Leslie Grotenhuis join us for a remarkable exploration into the world of race directing and entrepreneurship. After moving to Asheville in 2005 and immersing themselves in the running community, this passionate pair transformed their vo...
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29:42
Craftsmanship to Entrepreneurship: Houston Trim's Journey and Insights
Imagine transforming your passion for craftsmanship into a thriving business. That's exactly what Houston Trim did, and today, he's sharing his inspiring journey from the workshop to founding Innovex Renovations in Asheville. We promise you'll ...
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29:45
Transforming Your Business Through PR with Kyle Parks
Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization's visibility and credibility through the power of public relations with insights from our guest, Kyle Parks of Parks PR. From Asheville, NC to the Tampa Bay area, Kyle shares his expertise on...
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26:18
Harnessing Teamwork for Creative Success with Reggie Tidwell
This episode centers on the innovative design agency 40 Hearts, exploring its founders' collaborative approach to overcoming challenges in the design industry. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community, work-life balance, and ho...
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