Are you contemplating starting your own business? In this eye-opening episode, Stephen delivers essential insights and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Discover the critical distinctions between being a skilled tradesman and mastering the art of business management. Learn the fundamental business skills you need, from strategic planning and financial management to marketing and operations. Equip yourself with the knowl...

Are you tired of running like a hamster in a wheel inside your business, constantly busy but never moving forward? In this episode, Stephen delves into the fundamentals of effective delegation, a critical skill for business success and leadership. Discover how mastering delegation can transform your productivity, empower your team, and drive your business forward. Stephen shares practical tips and strategies to help you delegate ta...

In this powerful episode, Stephen tackles the universal experience of loss and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. Everyone has faced hurt, pain, betrayal, and rejection. You've been let down, disappointed, and devastated, feeling sadness, loneliness, anger, and rage. It's natural to question, "Why did this happen to me? Why now? How many times do I have to go through this?" These feelings are part of the ...

 In the words of the wise Mr. Miyagi, “Your focus needs focus.” Entrepreneurs can get things done, but maintaining focus can be challenging. In this episode, Stephen shares productivity tips and reveals four effective tactics to improve focus and efficiency in business. Learn how to enhance time management, set clear goals, prioritize tasks, and maintain a disciplined mindset. This episode provides actionable insights for entrepren...

1- make a quality decision
Episode 14 Decision Making Made Simple
2-Give yourself some grace
3- Understand it will be HARD

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In this insightful episode, Stephen addresses the often-overlooked definition of insanity: doing the same thing repeatedly while expecting different results. This common trap ensnares even the most determined and hardworking individuals, leading to frustration and stagnation. Stephen breaks down three actionable strategies to break free from this cycle of futility. He offers practical advice on recognizing when it's time to pi...

As hard-charging entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves in high-pressure situations, adding stress to our already demanding lives. In this episode, Stephen provides invaluable strategies for managing stress and maintaining resilience in both life and business. Discover techniques to stay calm under pressure, enhance mental toughness, and prevent burnout. Learn practical tips for stress management, emotional regulation, and sustaini...

Growing a business is NOT easy, but follow-up can be. In this episode, Stephen has a conversation with Tanner Mullen about hiring, culture, and Tanner's cutting-edge CRM built for service business, Drip Jobs.   

Episode 88: How Do I Hire When No One Wants To Work? Tactics For Hiring  In 2024
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You will never achieve success by sitting back and waiting for it to happen. Being passive will NOT move you forward! In today's show, Stephen shares his new hiring tactics for 2024, perfect for blue-collar businesses. Learn how to find and attract skilled workers in a tough market. Discover practical recruitment strategies, hands-on hiring techniques, and tips for building a reliable team. Tune in to get straightforward advic...

Business is NOT for the faint of heart; there are so many things that you have to figure out. In this episode, Stephen lays out 8 ways NOT to lose your butt in business. 

1- not everyone is your customer
2- put it in writing
3- get a deposit
4- get a starting signature and a completion signature
5- Take pictures
6- Be specific in your estimate
7 Communicate
8- Underpromise and over-d...

How do you grow your network, and why is it important? In this episode, Stephen has special guest Jerry Iverson, a networking expert with 20 years in the trenches. Jerry lays out the importance of a network, how to build it, and how to grow your business. 

 Center of influence 

1-Cultivating that connection 

• Aligning myself with them 

2-Communication

• Identifying their pain point

3-Collaboration 

• H...

If we could go back in time, what would we tell our younger selves?  In this episode, Stephen lays out the 10 things he wishes he would have known when he started.

7 million able-bodied men out of the workforce
Episode 6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About Hiring

1 Everyone is trying to figure it out

2 Don’t get stuck in your own head

3 You need 3 people in your life to keep you out of trouble

4 It’s way harder...

Are you asking the question how do I grow my business? In this episode, Stephen lays out just that in 4 simple steps. 

1 You have to make a commitment to personal growth
Matthew 25:14: “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one, he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability.
2 What is the outcome that...

Do you hate heartburn? Me too, but worse than that, I hate not knowing what’s causing it. Honestly, sometimes it’s really hard to put your finger on the source of the pain. In this episode, Stephen is going to tackle the 7 mistakes business owners make that are guaranteed ways to give you heartburn, revisited from episode 1 of Pull Up ANd Thrive.

Episode 1: 7 Mistakes business owners make that are guaranteed to give you he...

They say, “There’s no school like the old school.” On this episode, Stephen shares old-school work habits guaranteed to make you money! 

1- show up

2- give the customer a price
 Episode 48: Stop Doing Bids For A Living! And Start Making Money!!

3- do what you say you would do
Episode 38 No Excuses! 6 Ways To Avoid Excuses In Your Life And Business!

4- if it's not right. Make it right
Episode 41 4 Tactics To Keep Custom...

We give ourselves too many outs, too many escapes. If this doesn't work, I’ll go back to my job. If living on my own doesn’t work, I’ll move back home with my parents. If this marriage doesn’t work, we’ll get a divorce. Too many easy ways out. If comfort is your priority, then the road to success may not be for you. To be successful, you have to grow, and growth is NOT comfortable, and comfortable is NOT growth. In this episod...

Everyone will face challenging times in life or business in the form of hardship, difficulty, loss,  slowed economic times, or another struggle sooner or later. The question is, are you ready? No one can be prepared 100% but in this episode, Stephen lays out 6 things you can do to navigate the struggle and thrive in uncertain times. 


"Everyone who hears his words and puts them into practice is like a wise man wh...

How do I win at business without losing my family?  This is NOT something that you can do alone. It requires working together as a family.  In this episode, Stephen lays out 7 hacks for raising a family and getting things done!


1- You must have a work ethic!
2- You have to manage your time.
3- You must communicate.
Episode 52: You Don't Need Work Life Balance; You Need Work, Life Focus!
Episode 40...

Everyone makes mistakes, yes, even Stephen...lol After 20 years in business, he has made his fair share of failures and mistakes. In this episode, Stephen lays out his top 10 failures and mistakes all to make you feel better about yourself. So stop letting your failures hold you back!

10- Putting a 5-ton forklift on a 1-ton truck
9-  Not having a plan
8- Shuffling vendors
7-  Not having a cash reserve
6- S...