EntreGrowth with Lance Cook

Shaun has a unique story. He had his first son at just 16 years of age and made the life-changing decision to raise him on his own. This choice both inspired and motivated him to become the successful man he is today.

Shaun Buck has been a serial entrepreneur for over 15 years and currently owns and operates The Newsletter Pro, based out of Boise, Idaho. Although The Newsletter Pro has only been operating since 2011, Shaun...

When Keith Lee sold his business, American Retail Supply, in 2015 it was the largest retail supply company in the US. How did he do it? It was the systems he put in place, he spent all of my time on important things, not menial things. Starting with customer service.

During the 25 years of owning the company, he taught his team the importance of customer service and creating systems that support it. The result was a custom...

Kat Brown is the owner of Kat House Hair Studio in Navarre, FL. But she started in Small-Town Ohio, trained in Los Angeles, California, then eventually made her way to the panhandle of Florida. 
Before she left home she was told "I don't know if you're going to be able to make a living doing this" and then there's the stigma "it's not a real career" or "there's no money in this....

"Roofing is no ones first choice"
But when you serve your customers well, and are persistent in learning and growing, you might find yourself in a similar position as Brian Ward. 

He started his business as many do - solo.  Fifteen years later he's got 140 employees and plans to grow Quality Roofing to locations throughout the state. 

Here are some links mentioned in the show. 

• https://qualit...

Health and fitness coach, Tiffany Hazewinkle, was handed the keys to Patriot Nutrition. A successful nutrition shake shop in Pace, FL. She was ready to take the reigns. Ready to continue to do great things. But that was in January of 2020. In March her creativity and ingenuity stepped up to the plate to help the business not only survive but thrive. 

Her enthusiastic attitude and continuous personal development are, in my ...

Have an idea for a business? Great! But as Michael Hobbs shares, there will be some big lessons learned. 

One of the great things about a conversation like this is that we, the listeners, get to learn from Michael's lessons. Good ones, and bad ones. 

Let's take pride, for instance. Michael says, "Sometimes you have to put your pride in your pocket." Our pride can cause us to make some terrible ...

What does it take to be successful? Well, for Josh and Kenzie Presnell, they are an overnight success journey that is 12 years in the making. 
It started with "What are we going to do?" and is now a 150+ member community at their gym Fixed on Fitness.
How did they get there? Simply put... passion for people, determination, and the willingness to consistently pursue personal and professional growth and development....

From starting and growing her photography business to buying and selling airplanes, Sharon Raub has learned how to leverage social media to drive a successful business. And on this episode, she shares with us her strategies for developing a business-centered personal brand that builds relationships with her target audience - aircraft buyers. Which, by the way, has a 12 to 18-month buying cycle. 

This conversation is full o...

Ever thought about how to make a lasting impact on your target audience? Advertising campaigns are more than a commercial ad that comes on during the news with a salesman yelling "buy this now!" 
Bruno Brasileiro shares how he creates meaningful campaigns that are simply unforgettable and cause the target audience to remember the brand at the time of the buying decision. 
He's an award-winning creative direct...

 James Cox is known for making exceptional things come to life. He is also the CEO of Method Seven, which is how we crossed paths.  Method Seven makes the most amazing scientifically developed sunglasses I have ever used. Honestly. But let me warn you, don't call them sunglasses. Because they're so much more than that. James Cox dives into the origin of the glasses, but that's only the beginning. 

He truly i...

Multi-Sensory learning uses the senses of touch, sight, hearing, and movement to help students unlock their learning capabilities. This method ensures students use more than one pathway in the brain, strengthening and solidifying information. Any student can benefit from this approach, but for the student who struggles to learn, it can be the difference between success and failure.

Brainspring Learning Centers help student...

The flyGIRL mission is to encourage and inspire women and young girls to open their hearts and minds to their potential. We want every girl and woman to dream big, aim high, and fly!

Natalie Kelley launched flyGIRL after she earned her pilot’s license. The experience of pushing her own boundaries, challenging herself, and succeeding as a woman in a male-dominated industry completely changed Natalie’s life. She gained confidence and ...

In the last 10 years, Brandon Spain has gone from making sure he had enough money to buy baby formula to now closing nearly $750 million in transactions. But the shift that took place in his mindset and was then translated to the business is what catapulted from "just making it" to the growth that he's experiencing today.

This interview is a real treat. I've known Brandon since kindergarten, and we reu...

Jeff J. Hunter is the Chief Growth Officer of BrandedMedia and creator of the C.O.R.E. Branding Method. He creates solid, recognizable, legacy driven personal brands for legitimate companies and influencers. He and the BrandMedia team build personal brands for CEO’s and founders of companies who are ready to leverage their business accomplishments to become an icon in their industry. They also execute proven “working now” brand str...

Tal Clark has been flying airplanes since he was 18 years old. He grew up around aircraft and worked in the summers with his dad’s crop-dusting business. But after years of flying, an admirable Marine Corps career, and launching several successful start-ups, he and his business partner, Eric Hill, decided to take on a new project. That project became the #1 and only solution to intelligent aircraft management and maintenance. 
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A boy’s dream, an aeronautical chart, and a bit of creative magic united in 2015 to create Chart it All.

And you get to hear the story here on this podcast episode.​

Trevor Simoneau, a 17-year-old pilot. In 2015, Trevor crafted a plan to finance his future education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the cost of AvGas with custom, one-of-a-kind shirts printed with aeronautical charts. Trevor just graduate...

Matt has been an active real estate investor for 17+ years throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida & Alabama.  His primary investment strategies include wholesaling, renovations for quick resell, as well as holding rental properties for passive income and appreciation.

Matt has spoken to audiences of more than 2,000 people and has traveled throughout the Southeast United States teaching and speaking at seminars related to...

Automation software encourages customers to buy and buy again - even if they forget to reorder, abandon a shopping cart or let a credit card expire.

In this solo episode I share 3 points that will help your business gain more profit using automation. While they are geared toward eCommerce, you might also find them useful for a non-eCommerce business as well. 

1. Generate Repeat Business
2. Remind a customer about an abandoned ...

Think of automation software as the project manager for your sales team. While software helps your team focus on the most important tasks ahead, it also keeps track of leads who aren’t yet ready to buy, ensuring progress at every stage of the sales journey. 

In this solo episode, I cover 4 areas that can be automated so that it helps you increase sales. I also catch you up on a couple of personal highlights that are simply...