Casual Babble
Welcome to Casual Babble, the podcast where creativity, entrepreneurship, and culture come full circle. Hosted by BC Babbles, Casual Babble goes beyond surface-level business advice to explore how creative ideas spark entrepreneurial ventures, how those ventures shape culture, and how culture fuels the next wave of innovation. Each episode delivers actionable insights, candid founder stories, and trend-driven discussions designed for creative entrepreneurs, startup-minded professionals, and ambitious business owners who want to build sustainable success. Whether you’re launching your first project, scaling a growing business, or seeking inspiration from the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Casual Babble is your go-to podcast for practical strategies, industry insights, and stories that matter. Explore our episodes, discover resources for creative entrepreneurs, and join a community where creativity and entrepreneurship thrive together.
Episodes
In this conversation, Wes Towers, founder of @uplift_360 shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on the intersection of creativity, SEO, and client communication. He discusses the importance of niching down in the construction industry, the challenges of marketing jargon, and the need for vulnerability in branding. Wes emphasizes the significance of content strategy in SEO and offers advice for bootstrapped e...
In this conversation, Dr. Angela Mulrooney, known as the arsonist, discusses her journey in identity architecture and how she harnesses AI to enhance creativity and entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's niche of genius, the need for adaptability in business, and the significance of self-identity in navigating the ever-changing landscape of entrepreneurship. The discussion also touches on overcoming ...
In this conversation, Katherine Klimitas shares her inspiring journey as an artist and entrepreneur, discussing her experiences with a genetic bone disease and how it shaped her perspective on art and life. She delves into her early passion for art, the challenges she faced, and how she turned her creativity into a successful business. Katherine also talks about the importance of public speaking, finding stability through art, and ...
In the final installment, Alan reveals how he and his partner bootstrapped their company from zero to six figures and an 18-person team—without outside investment. We discuss delegation, global hiring, and why fear of success can be as paralyzing as fear of failure. The episode closes with Alan’s top three daily habits for growth and mental clarity.
🎧 Highlights:
The 3 D’s of Scaling: Delete, Delegate, Double Down
Why remote tea...
In Part 2 of our conversation with Alan Lazaros, we shift into the how: What does it take to build real momentum? Alan breaks down the systems he created—drawing on his engineering and MBA background—to study greatness, implement discipline, and build a business (and mindset) that lasts. From 2,000+ podcast episodes to a team of 20+, you’ll get behind-the-scenes of running a high-impact brand.
BC Babbles thanks his listeners, lets you know how you can get more involved with the community and announces the release of the Alan Lazaros Entrepreneur Spotlight Series!
In part two of our series with Tommy Kilpatrick, we explore the deeper philosophy behind his argument: that “law is language and language is law.” Tommy breaks down why he insists on calling credit card balances “alleged debt,” and what happens when everyday consumers start paying closer attention to the fine print.
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Why language is the real battleground in financial law
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The difference between merchant-is...
When a business deal left him buried in $85,000 of credit card debt, Tommy Kilpatrick didn’t declare bankruptcy — he went to court. In this opening episode, Tommy shares the story of how one lawsuit led to an awakening that changed his understanding of credit, law, and the banking system itself. We dive into the emotional toll, the turning point that made him fight back, and the moment his alleged debt mysteriously disappeared from...
In this conversation, BC Babbles shares insights on a creative approach that emphasizes being final product oriented in content creation, particularly in podcasting. He discusses the importance of mastering pre-production and post-production processes, regardless of the quality of gear available. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates how having a clear vision can lead to high-quality outcomes and encourages creators to embrace...
Sales stereotypes, debunked. Bryan explains why the best reps are often invisible, why integrity beats gimmicks, and how to navigate “marketing” roles that turn out to be kiosk cold-pitch gauntlets. We close with the five-year journey behind his book Pitching Sales—impostor syndrome, brutal first drafts, and the editing that turned experience into a beginner’s field guide—plus a simple gut-check for knowing you sold the right way.
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This is the grind behind the highlight reel. Bryan takes us into his first sales job—ringing phones, sky-high turnover, a new hire who quit at lunch—and the athlete’s mindset that kept him in the fight long enough to learn something. Expect hard truths about entry-level sales cultures, what perseverance really looks like, and the small wins that bridge chaos to competence.
What happens when the jersey comes off and the structure disappears overnight? Former athlete–turned–sales leader Bryan Charleau opens up about the anxiety, uncertainty, and identity shock that follow the end of competitive sports—and why building a new support system is non-negotiable. We dig into naming what you’re actually missing, separating emotion from reality, and taking the first intentional steps toward a new chapter.
In this special episode of Casual Babble, I’m introducing a brand-new framework for the show: The Creative Loop. This simple but powerful idea recognizes that creativity fuels entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship shapes culture, and culture sparks the next wave of creativity. We’ll explore:
-Why creativity is the spark behind every business venture How entrepreneurs shape culture, whether they mean to or not
-The ways culture feeds...
In the final part of my conversation with Allen Halas, we explore the challenges of sustaining momentum in today’s media landscape. Allen opens up about burnout—why it hits him every year and how he’s learned to push through—and reflects on the constant battle to stay visible in a world shaped by algorithms and shifting social platforms. We wrap up with his vision for the future of Milwaukee’s music scene and some heartfelt advice ...
Welcome back to part two of my interview with Allen Halas of @HustlingSideways . In this episode, we dive into the unique balancing act Allen has mastered—managing his role at OnMilwaukee, running Breaking and Entering, and even hosting a local radio show. Allen shares how he draws clear boundaries between platforms while still letting them overlap in powerful ways, and he opens up about the realities of juggling side hustles lo...
Today on Casual Babble, we introduce Allen Halas, an incredible entrepreneur who built a long-running platform that has brought focus and elevation to the underground music scene in Milwaukee, WI. We delve into the origin story of "Breaking and Entering".
Following our discussion going viral for the wrong reasons, BC Babbles explores the origins of #cancelculture and compares it to the more objective #consequenceculture and how we tell the difference. Is redemption possible after fall so hard?
Follow this week's Entreprneurial Spotlight, Jack Allweil of @thebrothersonbookspodcast4069
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We all saw the viral moment when a Jubilee contestant openly admitted to proudly having beliefs that seemed to have cost him his career. Is it fair if you're personal believe effect your employment? Should he have known better and conducted himself differently? In this episode, BC Babbles the relationship between the individual and the culture of their employer and how you should manage your public discourse and conduct.
In this episode, BC Babbles discusses the importance of building certain inter-operational bridges to be ready for business hardships. This is also the third episode featuring Entrepreneur Spotlight, Lisa Franz!
Today, BC Babbles discusses the importance of consistent internal communications when operations change. Also, this is our second episode featuring Lisa Franz for this weeks Entrepreneur Spotlight
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