Podcast · 219 episodes
Epic Entrepreneurs, page 2
by Bill Gilliland · English
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.
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Starting A Roofing Business After A Hurricane Takes More Than Hustle with Reed Brown, Roof RangersStarting and scaling a residential/commercial roofing business after Hurricane Helene; the realities of being owner-operated, managing stress, permits, staffing, and winning bids.19 Aug 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
How Burcham's Plumbing Wins With Fair Pricing And Reliable ServiceBertram’s Plumbing (Yadkinville) discusses how they win customers with fair pricing, reliable on-time service, and thorough first-visit repairs, plus lessons from going full-time and scaling.18 Aug 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
What Would Change If You Treated Your Home Like An Investment with Kaylee Holley, HomeSmiles Virginia BeachHomeSmiles Virginia Beach founder Kaylee Holley explains treating a home like an investment through preventative maintenance, why homeowners delay, and how her franchise educates and provides “one…14 Aug 2026 · 44 min · 26 chapters
Why We Refuse The Buy-Today Discount Pitch with Celena Luster, The Window Source of MorgantownSelena Luster, co-owner of Window Source of Morgantown, explains why they reject “buy today” discount pressure, how they sell mid-tier Provia products to educate homeowners, and how they scale a…13 Aug 2026 · 40 min · 14 chapters
The Four Day Workweek That Starts With Cleaning A Van with Jesse Kellogg, Grinning Possum Wood OriginalsJesse Kellogg of Grinning Possum Wood Originals explains how he built a high-end porch/remodeling business through referrals, why he schedules a “four-day workweek” by doing prep on Mondays and…10 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 16 chapters
How A Husband And Wife Built A High-Standard Cleaning Company In North Carolina with Sydney Allen Lapanne, Red Wolf Cleaning ServicesRed Wolf Cleaning Services (North Carolina) and how a husband-and-wife team built a “luxury level” cleaning company focused on consistency, SOPs, audits, and recurring clients; scaling lessons,…5 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
You Never Stop Having A Boss As An Owner with Christian Adams, Carolina Temperature ControlChristian Adams, owner of Carolina Temperature Control, discusses what it really means to “run without a boss,” busts myths about unlimited money and no stress, and explains how culture, employee…3 Aug 2026 · 37 min · 18 chapters
From Tree Crew To Real Freedom with Rejoice Tracey, Crazy Irish Tree ServiceRejoice Tracey of Crazy Irish Tree Service explains how a family-run tree business grew from 2015 to a steadier, more sustainable operation after selling in 2022, focusing on work-life balance,…31 Jul 2026 · 36 min · 10 chapters
My First Customer Asked Me To Kill A Cat with Michael Boehmler, Buzzkill Pest SolutionsMichael Balmer of Buzzkill Pest Solutions explains how he built a pest control business around scientific expertise, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and strict compliance with pesticide labels,…29 Jul 2026 · 35 min · 17 chapters
How A Virginia HVAC Startup Scales With Fair Prices with Jesse Bergstrom, Just ChillinVirginia HVAC startup Just Chilling scaling with fair pricing, profitable growth, and a relationship-first culture.27 Jul 2026 · 33 min · 19 chapters
From Slow Weeks To Ice Storm Surges In Cleaning And Restoration with Stosh Fernandez, Voda Cleaning RestorationStosh Fernandez of Voda Cleaning and Restoration (Greenville) shares how his cleaning/restoration franchise survived slow weeks, scaled after back-to-back ice storms, and managed hiring, customer…24 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 13 chapters
How A YouTube Rabbit Hole Became A Real Service Business with Ruben Ramirez, Triad Pressure Washing LLCRuben Ramirez explains how Triad Pressure Washing grew from a YouTube “rabbit hole” into a 5-years-old pressure washing/soft washing/window cleaning service business, and shares lessons on marketing,…22 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 17 chapters
From Military Aviation To A Neighborhood Woodworks Business with Frank CampagnaFrank Campagna’s transition from 30+ years in military aviation (aviation safety officer, ground safety officer) into Campagna Woodworks LLC, a one-man neighborhood handyman/woodworking business…20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters
From Corporate Tech To Water Damage Restoration In Asheville with Rob FranksRob Franks, owner of Secure Restoration in Asheville, explains how he transitioned from corporate tech/private equity to running a 24/7 water, fire, and mold remediation company, and how Hurricane…20 Jul 2026 · 37 min · 16 chapters
Roof Revival Shows Homeowners Where Every Dollar Goes with Will WelbornRoofing business model focused on “repair first, renew when possible, replace only when necessary” and shockingly transparent pricing so homeowners know where every dollar goes.17 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
What Happens When You Assume You Will Not Get Hacked with Sheldon MellonSheldon D. Mellon, founder of Paladin Business Consulting, discusses building and scaling a business while emphasizing cybersecurity planning—especially what happens when companies assume they won’t…15 Jul 2026 · 34 min · 16 chapters
Ivana Sumbundu Explains How Readers And Indie Authors Find Each OtherIvana Sambundu (Vanaverse) explains how indie/self-published authors can get discovered by readers, and how her “Verse and Voices” events bridge the gap between authors and audiences.13 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 20 chapters
The Real Dirty Work Behind Entrepreneurship with James Moore by AMPS Facility SolutionsJames Moore, managing partner/CEO of Amps Facility Solutions, discusses the “real dirty work” behind entrepreneurship in commercial janitorial and facility cleaning, including scaling from…8 Jul 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
The Real Work Behind Franchise Freedom with Kim BrownKim Brown, owner of Mary Maids of Augusta (a residential and small-business cleaning franchise), discusses the real work behind “franchise freedom,” including staffing, scaling, COVID response, and…6 Jul 2026 · 34 min · 21 chapters
The Crown Molding Took Four Times Longer Johnathan Lewis of Legacy Quality CraftmanshipJonathan Lewis, owner of Legacy Quality Craftsmanship (Greenville, TN), discusses building a remodeling business, the realities of entrepreneurship, estimating mistakes, hiring/team culture, and…1 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 16 chapters
How A Navy Veteran Builds Trust Through Thorough Home Inspections with Philip NistalPhilip Mistel, a retired 23-year Navy veteran and owner of 8 Point Home Inspections, explains how he builds trust with thorough, methodical home inspections and clear, comprehensible reporting.29 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 10 chapters
How Two Roofers Built Trust Without High Pressure Sales with Ben and KearyRoof Guys of East Tennessee’s business model for building trust without high-pressure sales.26 Jun 2026 · 52 min · 17 chapters
How A Mortgage Loan Officer Builds Trust And Referrals with Robbie GardnerHow mortgage loan officer Robbie Gardner builds trust and referrals, scales a mortgage business through changing interest rates, and wins deals via accessibility, communication, and education.19 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 15 chapters
Building A Flooring Business By Doing What You Say with Nathan RoachNathan Roach, co-owner of Floor Coverings International in Chattanooga, discusses building a flooring business through “doing what you say,” customer-first service, accountable teams, strategic lead…15 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters