ThinkBiz Podcast

ThinkBiz.Solutions

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.

  1. MAR 3

    Moms Take Over: How Business Reshapes Parenting

    Send a text Building a business while raising kids isn’t a neat equation; it’s a shifting rhythm. We open up about the real trade-offs behind “flexible” work, why we left predictable schedules, how sales and networking pushed us past comfort, and the surprising ways parenting made us better entrepreneurs. From advocating at school to handling a tough client call, the same muscles of courage, clarity, and repair keep showing up in both worlds. We get specific about boundaries that protect family time without sacrificing growth. You’ll hear the scripts we use when the phone rings at 7 pm, the dinner-table rule that keeps us grounded, and the difference between being accessible and being endlessly available. We also dig into scope control and pricing, how to say no kindly, why not every client is your client, and how every no gets you closer to the right yes. Along the way, we share simple systems that reduce stress: textable intake forms, promise dates that set clear expectations, and inbox habits that turn chaos into a clean to-do list. Underneath it all is mindset. We reframe “have to” into “get to,” practice emotional literacy at home and at work, and remember our kids are watching. When they see us set boundaries, recover from mistakes, and celebrate small wins, they learn resilience and self-respect. And we don’t skip the oxygen-mask truth: errands alone aren’t self-care. Real rest fuels better service, clearer leadership, and warmer parenting. If you’re a working parent, a new founder, or anyone craving healthier boundaries, this conversation is your permission slip and playbook. Subscribe for more candid talks on entrepreneurship and family life, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to tell us which boundary you’re trying next. // Thank you for listening to the show!  Check us out at: https://www.thinkbiz.solutionshttps://youtube.com/@thinkbiz.solutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbizsolutionshttps://www.facebook.com/thinkBiz.s----- Podcast is produced by Hammonds Media. For assistance with you digital marketing needs, visit https://www.hammondsmedia.com

    34 min
  2. JAN 20

    Comedy As A Service with Adrian Doell

    Send a text What if the first spark of recovery is a laugh you didn’t think you had left? We sit with Adrian, a paramedic and registered cardiovascular invasive specialist who spends his nights building Life of Laughter, a nonprofit that brings clean, purposeful comedy into rehab facilities. He’s fixing hearts at the hospital and then meeting those same hearts where shame and fear usually win, using craft, care, and community to make sobriety feel vivid and possible. Adrian shares how he shifted from dirtier material to clean sets after listening to what fragile rooms actually need. We dig into the ethics of originality, the mechanics of joke structure, and the neuroscience that links laughter with neuroplasticity and healthier dopamine. The darkness in his stories; addiction, loss, the messy fallout of bad choices, never becomes the punchline. Instead, it frames the lift, showing clients that joy can be earned without substances and that a shared laugh can open the door to a different identity. We also explore a new two-day model: a Friday night show followed by a Saturday workshop that teaches how to reframe experiences and write jokes from hard moments, culminating in supportive performances for staff. Along the way, Adrian talks candidly about sobriety in the comedy world, why clubs value clean, reliable comics, and how authenticity on stage mirrors the work of recovery. It’s part craft lesson, part field report, and part invitation to see humor as a serious tool for healing. If this story resonates, share it with someone who could use a hopeful nudge, subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of creativity and change, and leave a review to help others find the show. Want to support Adrian’s mission or book a show? Visit lifeoflaughter.org. // Thank you for listening to the show!  Check us out at: https://www.thinkbiz.solutionshttps://youtube.com/@thinkbiz.solutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbizsolutionshttps://www.facebook.com/thinkBiz.s----- Podcast is produced by Hammonds Media. For assistance with you digital marketing needs, visit https://www.hammondsmedia.com

    30 min
  3. JAN 13

    From Law To Life: Todd’s Pivot

    Send a text What if the title you worked for wasn’t the life you actually wanted? Todd joins us to share a candid story of leaving law, surviving glioblastoma, and rebuilding a career designed around time, family, and genuine service. It’s not a hustle monologue, it’s a field guide for sustainable work and human connection. We start with a surprise trip home to Colorado, then dig into how Todd balances sales with a mission-driven solution through LegalShield to give small businesses affordable legal protection. From there, we unpack the habits that make relationship-building feel natural: remembering details, following up with care, and letting shared interests like music turn a contact into a conversation. Todd’s approach challenges the myth that you need a certain personality to sell; he shows how authenticity, presence, and respect win long-term. The heart of the conversation is resilience. Todd explains what it means to live with “the new normal” after a brain cancer diagnosis, and how protecting your minutes through mindset, music, and intentional choices can reshape your work and your life. We also push back on zero-sum thinking in sales and entrepreneurship. Someone else’s win doesn’t steal yours; collaboration and empathy expand opportunities. If you’re navigating a career pivot, feeling boxed in by your degree, or just craving a more grounded way to grow, you’ll find practical takeaways you can use today: simple follow-up systems, mindset anchors, and a fresh lens on what success can look like. Want more conversations like this? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who’s in transition, and leave a review telling us the one insight you’re taking into your week. // Thank you for listening to the show!  Check us out at: https://www.thinkbiz.solutionshttps://youtube.com/@thinkbiz.solutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbizsolutionshttps://www.facebook.com/thinkBiz.s----- Podcast is produced by Hammonds Media. For assistance with you digital marketing needs, visit https://www.hammondsmedia.com

    25 min
  4. 12/23/2025

    Math, Faith, & Making It Work

    Send a text Want a clearer way to bet on yourself without gambling your future? We break down why entrepreneurship is more coin flip than roulette and how simple stats, focus, and boundaries can tilt the odds in your favor. Nolan Clay Rogers shares how he built an interfaith, one‑to‑one practice that blends tarot, astrology, and candid conversation to align decisions with values, and why he started not from passion, but from math. We trace surprising roots: tarot imagery shaped by Christian morality plays, the role of astrologers in the Nativity story, and how history complicates modern taboos. From there, we move into the mechanics of better choices using Bayesian thinking. If a vendor promises 500 percent ROI but your priors say 20 percent is typical, confidence should adjust until you see strong, independent evidence. That filter protects focus, budget, and sanity. The Raising Cane’s lesson applies: do one thing incredibly well, scale the boring parts, and let consistency compound. Nolan lays out a crisp ideal client profile—creators, people who raise children, and leaders responsible for others’ success—because responsibility drives real change. He explains how to say no with care, deliver maximum value in a single session when needed, and design follow-up that honors privacy. The conversation lands on a deeper truth: there’s a difference between childlike and childish. Reclaiming childlike clarity—desire, wonder, and honesty—helps you make clean decisions at work and at home, without the noise of outdated scripts or performative faith. If you’ve been tempted by shiny tools or vague promises, you’ll leave with a practical lens to evaluate offers, the courage to narrow your focus, and a renewed sense that numbers and meaning can live in the same room. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s on the fence about their next move, and leave a review telling us the one thing you’ll double down on this year. // Thank you for listening to the show!  Check us out at: https://www.thinkbiz.solutionshttps://youtube.com/@thinkbiz.solutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbizsolutionshttps://www.facebook.com/thinkBiz.s----- Podcast is produced by Hammonds Media. For assistance with you digital marketing needs, visit https://www.hammondsmedia.com

    31 min
  5. 12/18/2025

    How A Roofer Turns Repairs Into Relationships

    Send a text Season two opens with a simple promise: build the kind of business community we’ve always wanted to find. Nolan welcomes new co-host Brett Woods of Little Brothers Roofing for a grounded, candid conversation about trust, sales ethics, and the calm, methodical work that keeps homes safe before the storm hits. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of a door-knocker pushing a same-day contract, or the loneliness of making big decisions without a map, this conversation is the antidote. Brett explains how honest margins really work: repairs keep the lights on, replacements fuel growth. That clarity matters when advice sounds like a sales pitch. We dig into the red flags to watch for at your door, why “sleep on it” is a service not a stall, and how a structured follow-up can respect someone’s life while still getting the work done. Brett’s Peace of Mind Protection Plan offers routine inspections that catch small problems early, build real rapport, and replace panic with a plan. We also widen the lens to what community looks like when business is healthy. Brett shares a vision of paid volunteer days, care-first networking, and wellness check-ins that stretch beyond transactions. Then we get practical about help: the kind of operations-minded partner who shares core values, balances strengths, and frees a founder to get back in the field. Throughout, we return to a simple standard—people first. That means acknowledging anxiety when water hits drywall, offering staged solutions when budgets are tight, and telling the truth even when it costs a sale. If you’re a homeowner eyeing winter or an entrepreneur searching for a team that plays the long game, you’ll find clear steps and steady principles here. Listen, share with a friend who hates high-pressure sales, and tell us: what red flag will you never ignore again? Subscribe for season two and leave a review to help more people find a community that works. // Thank you for listening to the show!  Check us out at: https://www.thinkbiz.solutionshttps://youtube.com/@thinkbiz.solutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbizsolutionshttps://www.facebook.com/thinkBiz.s----- Podcast is produced by Hammonds Media. For assistance with you digital marketing needs, visit https://www.hammondsmedia.com

    29 min
  6. 07/30/2025

    Season 1 Capstone: Celebrating Our Think Biz Journey & Unveiling Season 2!

    Send a text 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 different guests, proving that consistency keeps a podcast alive where many others "die after a couple of episodes". We'll share some of our favorite moments, from personal chuckles before recording to learning profound insights from guests like Robert Norris on mental health in business and the wealth of information from folks like Ben Shrewberry. But don't be sad—this is just a pause! We're thrilled to officially confirm Season 2 is coming this October! Get ready for exciting enhancements, including: Member-curated questions and topics, ensuring we address what matters most to our community.Bringing in diverse subject matter experts—from university professors who've dedicated their lives to topics, to seasoned corporate leaders.Major tech upgrades like a better recording software, a virtual studio with video capabilities (for YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast), and improved audio quality.The introduction of our first-ever season sponsor, enhancing overall quality and output.The Think Biz organization has expanded to five clubs across three Oklahoma cities, and this podcast continues to be a core part of our mission to connect like-minded people doing "good things in the community". Your love and support helped us get here, and "it's only going to get better!" So stay sharp, Think Biz, and prepare for an even bigger Season 2! // Thank you for listening to the show!  Check us out at: https://www.thinkbiz.solutionshttps://youtube.com/@thinkbiz.solutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbizsolutionshttps://www.facebook.com/thinkBiz.s----- Podcast is produced by Hammonds Media. For assistance with you digital marketing needs, visit https://www.hammondsmedia.com

    17 min

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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.