ThinkBiz Podcast
ThinkBiz Podcast is your go-to show for real conversations about building and growing your business. Hosted by Garrett Hammonds of Hammonds Media and Nolan Rogers, we dive into the challenges, wins, and strategies that matter most to small and startup companies. Tune in for expert advice, inspiring stories, and actionable tips to take your business to the next level.
Episodes
It's a bittersweet but incredibly proud moment as we wrap up Season 1 of the Think Biz podcast! In this special Season One Capstone episode, hosts Garrett Hammonds and Nolan reflect on an amazing journey that saw us achieve over 10,000 social media impressions and rank with more downloads than 50% of podcasters! Your "mighty band of networkers" helped us produce 16 consistent episodes featuring 12 diffe...
Are you truly prepared for the unexpected? This week on Think Biz Solutions, Lauren Hill, an expert insurance agent, spills the tea on the insurance world. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls when it comes to your car insurance and homeowner's policy, understand why self-insuring can be a massive risk, and hear jaw-dropping stories of unexpected claims. Lauren explains how having a dedicated agent can save you str...
Prepare for a wild ride as Mike McDaniel of National Property Inspections (NPI) Oklahoma City, reveals some of the most ridiculous and memorable inspections he's encountered, including houses with rattlesnakes, an entire church in the backyard, and extreme hoarder situations. Beyond the bizarre, Mike offers invaluable advice for anyone at a career crossroads, emphasizing the importance of doing your homework and ...
In this insightful episode of the ThinkBiz Podcast, we sit down with Jan Steffens, an incredible real estate agent in the Oklahoma City Metroplex, known affectionately as a "Jan of all trades". Jan, a second-generation realtor whose parents were in the business for 50 years, shares her diverse professional journey, from holding a master's degree in education administration to becoming a corporate flight...
Join us for a powerful conversation with Rob Hair, the founder and Field Director of Exterior Cleaning Professionals, a high-end luxury detail cleaning service in the greater Oklahoma City metro. Rob shares his incredibly relatable journey from a state of "absolute misery" in a toxic corporate job to taking a "leap of faith" into entrepreneurship. Discover how he navigated the "rollercoaster&q...
Join hosts Garrett and Nolan for a special "Book Club" episode of ThinkBiz.Solutions as they explore the profound impact of language on business and personal success. This insightful discussion dives deep into Dr. Jonah Berger's "Magic Words" and Liz Dean's "Switch Words".
From "Magic Words," discover:
- The power of direct, confident language (e.g., "definitely,&...
Are you an entrepreneur stuck working 70 hours a week, saying yes to everything, and constantly wondering where to find the time and effort? In our 10th episode, we interview Bridget Gaffney of AnswerFlow Solutions, your expert guide to navigating the complexities of business ownership without burning out or going back to Indeed. Bridget unpacks common pitfalls like the "shiny object syndrome" and the strugg...
In this episode of the Think Biz Solutions podcast, we sit down with Bret Woods, owner of Little Brothers Roofing. Bret shares his fascinating journey from the restaurant industry to launching his roofing company in January 2020, right as the world shut down. Learn how he differentiated his business by bringing a strong focus on customer service to the construction world. Bret also provides crucial insights into roofi...
Join Garrett Hammonds and Nolan Rogers on the Think Biz Podcast as they sit down with Dirk Neitzel, the fearless leader of Think Biz Solutions. Dirk, an Oklahoma City local and OSU alum, dives deep into the motivation behind starting Think Biz Solutions – a response to the high costs and inaccessibility of support and networking for startups and small businesses. He explains how Think Biz breaks down barriers with an ...
Join hosts Garrett and Nolan Clay Rogers on the Think Biz podcast as they sit down with Ben Shrewsbury of Squared Away Mortgage. A veteran who served 10 years in the Army Infantry, Ben brings his "squared away" approach to the mortgage and lending industry, where he's been for 21 years. Learn how Ben's journey, starting with helping his soldiers navigate financial challenges, evolved into a passion...
Garrett Hammonds and Nolan Rogers tackle a fundamental human element: Storytelling. From dissecting the basic components of a story to debating if a story needs an audience, they reveal why narratives are more than just entertainment – they are the programming language of humanity18. Learn how ancient tales influence modern life and the surprising ways stories drive business decisions. This episode offers insights int...
Join us for Episode 5 of the ThinkBiz.Solutions Podcast featuring our very own Nolan Clay Rogers! Nolan takes us deep into his fascinating background, from growing up in Missouri and his early love for reading to how he developed a unique practice centered around meaning-making. He explains how he uses ancient traditions, including Hellenistic astrology originating from Sumeria, Babylon, and Egypt, to help people rece...
Welcome to Think Biz Podcast Episode 4 - In this insightful episode, hosts Garrett Hammonds, a digital marketer, and Nolan, who helps people connect with timeless truths , sit down with the incredible photographer, Karen Bunch Karen shares her journey and unique approach to portrait photography, which began with a desire to capture her niece's true personality after a disappointing senior portrait experience. She...
How does a former college professor with a doctorate in education navigate a sudden career change to become a successful real estate agent? Dr. Shannon Wildman joins Garrett Hammons and Nolan Clay Rogers to share her remarkable journey and the negotiation wisdom she's gathered along the way.
Shannon's path to real estate began with a serious medical crisis when her boyfriend needed emergency open he...
At some point, all business owners eventually find themselves in a metaphorical bathtub having a panic attack, wondering, "How am I going to make this business work?" Well, for Robert Norris, owner of CertaPro Painters of OKC-Edmond, this was more than just a metaphor! However, today, Robert is thriving with one of the leading painting companies in Oklahoma.
Enjoy this week's podcast, where our hosts Gar...
In this inaugural episode of the ThinkBiz Podcast, co-hosts Nolan Rogers and Garrett Hammonds kick things off by sharing their backgrounds and the inspiration behind the ThinkBiz.Solutions community. Nolan, a first-generation entrepreneur in spiritual counseling, and Garrett, owner of Hammonds Media (Oklahoma marketing agency) discuss their journey and the need for a supportive network focused on practical business so...
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