From The Ground Up Show with Erick Loden

Erick Loden
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From The Ground Up Show is built on Hearts, Hands, and Hustle: honest, long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, operators, tradespeople, service members, experts, and unconventional leaders who built meaningful work through experience, discipline, and independent thinking. Host Erick Loden—a Wyoming entrepreneur, former commercial construction owner, and longtime Search and Rescue volunteer—goes beyond polished success stories to uncover the decisions, setbacks, systems, and hard-earned lessons behind stronger businesses, careers, teams, and lives built from the ground up.

  1. 6d ago

    Craig Semple - The Detective Who Investigated His Own Recovery: PTSD, Resilience & Mental Health

    What happens when a homicide detective turns hisinvestigative skills inward? In this powerful episode of From The Ground Up Show, ErickLoden sits down with Craig Semple—a former police detective, mental healthadvocate, and author—to discuss PTSD, burnout, resilience, and the difficultjourney of rebuilding a life after trauma. After years of investigating serious crimes and carrying thehidden weight of life behind the badge, Craig reached a breaking point thatnearly cost him his life. Recovery required him to approach himself as he woulda complex investigation: examine the evidence, identify destructive patterns,challenge long-held assumptions, and determine what needed to change. Craig shares an honest account of the psychological toll ofpolice work, the warning signs he failed to recognize, and the stigma thatoften prevents first responders and high-performing leaders from asking forhelp. He also explains why resilience is not about pretending to beunaffected—it is about learning how to get back up, seek support, and moveforward with purpose. This conversation explores: • The cumulative effects of trauma and stress • PTSD and mental health among police officers and first responders • Burnout, identity, and the pressure to appear strong • Recognizing warning signs before reaching a crisis • Using self-awareness to investigate your own life • The practical work of recovery and rebuilding • Turning personal pain into a mission that helps others Craig’s story is raw, courageous, and ultimately hopeful.Whether you are a first responder, business owner, leader, or someone workingthrough a difficult season, this episode offers an important reminder: askingfor help is not weakness, and your lowest moment does not have to be the end ofyour story. Listen to Craig Semple – The Detective Who Investigated HisOwn Recovery: PTSD, Resilience & Mental Health on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Content note: This episode includes candid discussion ofPTSD, mental-health crisis, and attempted suicide. #FirstResponderMentalHealth #PTSDRecovery#MentalHealthMatters #Resilience #FromTheGroundUpShow ⁠https://shop.fromthegroundupshow.com/⁠ THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode. Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/ WATCH & LISTEN Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/5pxPUIFg1BY Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140 SHORTER EDITIONS From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674 From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058 GUEST & RESOURCES craig@mentalityplus.com.au https://mentalityplus.com.au/ https://a.co/d/0afqjojv https://a.co/d/02loIZyc PARTNERS & SPONSORS https://www.macarthurco.com https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. Honest business and leadership conversations for people building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle. Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com Questions: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/

    Craig Semple - The Detective Who Investigated His Own Recovery: PTSD, Resilience & Mental Health

  2. Sep 1

    Jonathan Domsky - Why Great Leaders Never Stop Growing

    What happens when a recent college graduate buys a one-way ticket to China with no clear plan for what comes next? For Jonathan Domsky, that decision changed everything. In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down with Jonathan Domsky, co-founder of Kidorable, to discuss the journey from an unconventional childhood and a life-changing trip to China to building a global children's brand carried by thousands of retailers across more than 20 countries. Jonathan shares the lessons he learned while growing Kidorable, building high-performing teams, creating exceptional customer experiences, and developing systems that allowed the company to scale. He also discusses how entrepreneurship became a vehicle for creating a life of freedom, purpose, and impact. In this episode: Building Kidorable from a small apartment into a global brand • Entrepreneurship and designing a life on your own terms • Leadership lessons from growing a business • Creating systems and SOPs that empower employees • Building a customer-first culture • The role of personal growth in business success • Why great companies are built on values, not just products Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, manager, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with practical lessons on building a company that lasts. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #SmallBusiness #BusinessOwner #FromTheGroundUpShow   https://shop.fromthegroundupshow.com/ THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode. Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/ WATCH & LISTEN Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/aWHllkTAYTk Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140 SHORTER EDITIONS From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674 From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058 GUEST & RESOURCES untangled-coaching.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/business-personal-growth-coach PARTNERS & SPONSORS https://www.macarthurco.com https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. From The Ground Up Show delivers honest business and leadership conversations and practical lessons for owners, operators, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle. Hosted by Erick Loden, a former commercial roofing company owner and business advisor. From 2014 to 2025, he owned and ran his roofing company, growing annual revenue more than eightfold and operating profit nearly fifteenfold before completing a successful internal sale. Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com Have a question for Erick or an upcoming guest? https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/ Have a story built through hearts, hands, and hustle? Apply to be a guest and tell your story: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/be-a-guest/

    Jonathan Domsky - Why Great Leaders Never Stop Growing

  3. Aug 25

    Damien + Jess Zouaoui - Oakwell Beer Spa- Sold Everything, Traveled Built a Million-Dollar Franchise

    What happens when you walk away from successful careers, sell nearly everything you own, and travel the world in search of a better life? In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down with Damien and Jessica Zouaoui, founders of Oakwell Beer Spa, to discuss their incredible journey from corporate careers in New York City to building one of the most unique hospitality businesses in America. After leaving the traditional path behind, Damien and Jessica traveled to 25 countries across the globe searching for inspiration, adventure, and opportunity. Along the way, they discovered a concept in Poland that would eventually become Oakwell Beer Spa—an award-winning business that blends wellness, hospitality, and entrepreneurship into an experience unlike anything else in the United States. Together, they share the realities of taking big risks, starting a business from scratch, navigating uncertainty, building a brand, and growing a company that is now expanding through franchising. Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, startup founder, aspiring franchisee, or someone considering a major life change, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration. In this episode: Leaving corporate careers to pursue entrepreneurship • Selling everything and traveling the world • Finding business opportunities in unexpected places • Building Oakwell Beer Spa from the ground up • Creating an award-winning hospitality brand • Franchising a unique business concept • Leadership, risk-taking, and business growth • Lessons learned from startup life If you enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, business ownership, leadership, startups, franchising, personal growth, and building a meaningful life, you'll love this episode. Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwner #StartupLife #FranchiseBusiness #Leadership #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #FounderStory #HospitalityBusiness #SuccessMindset #Podcast #FromTheGroundUpShow https://shop.fromthegroundupshow.com/ THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode. Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/ WATCH & LISTEN Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/qP81T5NVqwY Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140 SHORTER EDITIONS From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674 From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058 GUEST & RESOURCES https://oakwellfranchise.com/ https://oakwell.com/ PARTNERS & SPONSORS https://www.macarthurco.com https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. Honest business and leadership conversations for people building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle. Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com Questions: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/

  4. Aug 18

    Dashaun Bryant - From College Dropout to Roofing Sales Powerhouse | Mindset & Building Roof Hustlers

    Success leaves clues—and Deshaun Bryant's journey is proof that where you start doesn't determine where you finish. In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with entrepreneur, sales leader, and Roof Hustlers founder Deshaun Bryant to discuss the mindset, discipline, and relentless work ethic required to build success from the ground up. Deshaun shares his story of overcoming setbacks, flunking out of college, facing adversity, and ultimately finding his path through door-to-door sales, leadership, personal development, and entrepreneurship. Together, they dive deep into the lessons learned from rejection, the importance of communication, building a personal brand, and what it really takes to become a top performer in today's competitive business environment. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, salesperson, contractor, leader, or someone striving to reach the next level in life, this conversation is packed with practical insights and hard-earned wisdom that can help you accelerate your growth. In this episode, you'll learn: How failure can become the foundation for future success • The mindset required to excel in sales and business • Why communication skills are critical for leadership • How to build confidence through action and repetition • The role personal branding plays in creating opportunities • Lessons from the world of door-to-door sales and entrepreneurship • What separates high achievers from everyone else If you're looking for motivation, business advice, sales strategies, leadership lessons, and real-world entrepreneurial insights, this episode delivers. Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show for weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, creators, and innovators who are building success one step at a time. #FromTheGroundUpShow #DeshaunBryant #Entrepreneurship #SalesLeadership #BusinessPodcast #PersonalDevelopment #SuccessMindset #Leadership #SalesTraining #RoofingIndustry #BusinessGrowth #Motivation #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #GrowthMindset https://shop.fromthegroundupshow.com/ THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode. Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/ WATCH & LISTEN Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/MTf-BWMWA4E Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140 SHORTER EDITIONS From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674 From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058 GUEST & RESOURCES https://roofhustlers.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@roofhustlers https://www.instagram.com/roofhustlers/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@roofhustlers https://www.facebook.com/groups/roofhustlers/ PARTNERS & SPONSORS https://www.macarthurco.com https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. Honest business and leadership conversations for people building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle. Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com Questions: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/

    Dashaun Bryant - From College Dropout to Roofing Sales Powerhouse | Mindset & Building Roof Hustlers

  5. Aug 11

    Brent Garrett - From a $5,000 Truck to a Better Business

    In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with Brent Garrett for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, business systems, and what it really takes to build a successful company that can thrive without consuming your life. Too many business owners find themselves trapped in the daily grind—working harder every year but never gaining the freedom they envisioned when they started. Brent shares hard-earned lessons from decades in business, including how to build systems that scale, develop leaders who can carry the load, and create a company that grows beyond the owner's direct involvement. Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, manager, trades professional, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical insights on business growth, leadership development, operational excellence, company culture, and long-term success. In this episode, you'll learn: Why systems and processes are essential for sustainable business growth • How effective leadership can transform an organization • Common mistakes that keep entrepreneurs stuck • The importance of developing people and building strong teams • How to create a business that supports your life instead of controlling it • Lessons learned from years of business ownership and leadership If you're looking to scale your business, improve your leadership skills, build a stronger team, or gain more freedom as an entrepreneur, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom you can apply immediately. Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show for weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, and free-thinking individuals who are building exceptional lives and businesses from the ground up. #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessOwner #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneur #SuccessMindset #BusinessSystems #CompanyCulture #Management #LeadershipPodcast #SmallBusinessOwner #FromTheGroundUpShow   https://shop.fromthegroundupshow.com/ THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode. Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/ WATCH & LISTEN Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/jBvYxnQfJ2E Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140 SHORTER EDITIONS From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674 From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058 GUEST & RESOURCES https://brentgarrett.com https://theskilledtradescoach.com/ https://a.co/d/0ggZ6Vxm PARTNERS & SPONSORS https://www.macarthurco.com https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. Honest business and leadership conversations for people building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle. Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com Questions: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/

    Brent Garrett - From a $5,000 Truck to a Better Business

  6. Aug 4

    Chris Hallberg, The Business Sergeant - From Prison Sergeant to Business Sergeant: Building Elite Teams, Strong Culture, and Entrepreneurial Freedom

    From Prison Sergeant to Leadership Expert: Building Elite Teams, Strong Culture, and Entrepreneurial Freedom | Chris Hallberg What separates average organizations from elite teams? In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down with entrepreneur, EOS implementer, leadership coach, and Business Sergeant founder Chris Hallberg. Chris has spent decades helping organizations improve leadership, accountability, communication, and performance. His work earned national recognition when he was ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine's Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts list. But his journey didn't start at the top. From struggling in school and being labeled a problem student, to serving in the National Guard, working as a corrections officer, building and selling a remodeling company during the Great Recession, and eventually coaching leaders across the country, Chris has learned leadership through experience. In this episode, Erick and Chris discuss: Leadership lessons from the military, corrections, and entrepreneurship • Building accountability without creating a culture of fear • How to develop leaders throughout your organization • Creating a company culture that attracts and retains great people • Why entrepreneurs often become trapped in their own businesses • Implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) for growth and clarity • Building self-managing teams that perform at a high level • Creating systems that support long-term business successWhether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, manager, executive, trades professional, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical insights and actionable takeaways. If you're interested in leadership development, entrepreneurship, business growth, team building, company culture, accountability, EOS, management, and organizational performance, this conversation delivers real-world lessons from someone who has spent a lifetime leading and developing others. Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show for more conversations with entrepreneurs, builders, creators, and leaders who are building extraordinary lives through their heart, hands, and hustle. #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #BusinessOwner #CompanyCulture #TeamBuilding #EOS #LeadershipDevelopment #Management #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #FromTheGroundUpShow https://shop.fromthegroundupshow.com/   Sponsor Links: https://www.macarthurco.com https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow   Connect with From The Ground Up Show:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthegroundupshow https://x.com/FTGUshow   Watch the video show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XIf6LgNrOQ8   Appear on the Show as an expert guest or ask a question of Erick and one of his guests:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com   Guest Links: https://www.youtube.com/@HometownRoofingSC https://hometownroofingsc.com/ 843-331-5850 https://www.instagram.com/hometownroofingsc/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088431266733

    Chris Hallberg, The Business Sergeant - From Prison Sergeant to Business Sergeant: Building Elite Teams, Strong Culture, and Entrepreneurial Freedom

  7. Jul 28

    Kyle Weber - He Built a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Company on Relationships, Not Leads

    In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down with Kyle Weber to discuss the lessons, relationships, and work ethic that have shaped his career in the roofing industry and business world. While many entrepreneurs chase the latest marketing tactic or growth hack, Kyle shares why long-term success is often built on something much simpler: trust, relationships, consistency, and delivering value over time. Kyle discusses his journey in the roofing business, the importance of networking, how referrals continue to drive business growth, and why strong personal and professional relationships remain one of the most valuable assets an entrepreneur can build. Whether you're a contractor, tradesman, small business owner, salesperson, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers practical insights on leadership, business development, relationship marketing, and building a company that lasts. In this episode, you'll learn: How networking can create opportunities that advertising never will • Why referrals remain one of the most powerful business growth tools • The mindset required to succeed in the trades and construction industries • Leadership lessons learned through entrepreneurship • How to build trust, credibility, and lasting business relationships • Why consistency beats shortcuts in business and life If you're looking for practical business advice, entrepreneurial wisdom, and real-world lessons from someone building success from the ground up, this episode is for you. Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show for conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners, tradesmen, leaders, and innovators who are building exceptional lives and businesses through heart, hands, and hustle. #FromTheGroundUpShow #KyleWeber #RoofingBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth #ContractorLife #BusinessLeadership #Networking #RelationshipMarketing #Sales #BlueCollarBusiness #ConstructionIndustry #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth https://shop.fromthegroundupshow.com/ THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAIL Choose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode. Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/ WATCH & LISTEN Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/TuKrYdoBoRo Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p Listen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140 SHORTER EDITIONS From The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tA Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674 From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6o Podcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058 GUEST & RESOURCES https://www.youtube.com/@HometownRoofingSC https://hometownroofingsc.com/ 843-331-5850 https://www.instagram.com/hometownroofingsc/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088431266733 PARTNERS & SPONSORS https://www.macarthurco.com https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow ABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOW Real stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. Honest business and leadership conversations for people building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle. Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.com Questions: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/

    Kyle Weber - He Built a Multi-Million Dollar Roofing Company on Relationships, Not Leads

  8. Jul 21

    Matt Andersen - Intentional Growth: Building a Business Buyers Want

    Most business owners focus on growing revenue. The best business owners focus on building value. In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with Matt Andersen to explore what separates good companies from truly valuable businesses. Drawing on experience from more than $5 billion in mergers and acquisitions transactions, Matt shares practical insights on business growth, leadership, company culture, enterprise value, succession planning, and creating a business that can thrive beyond its founder. Whether you're a contractor, entrepreneur, trades professional, small business owner, or executive leader, this conversation offers a roadmap for building a company that is attractive to buyers, resilient through change, and positioned for long-term success. In this episode, you'll learn: How to increase the value of your business long before you plan to sell • What buyers are really looking for during acquisitions • Why leadership development is critical to business growth • How company culture impacts enterprise value • The importance of succession planning and owner independence • Common mistakes business owners make when preparing for an exit • Why the best exit strategies often begin years in advance If you're interested in entrepreneurship, business strategy, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, company valuation, or building a business that lasts, this episode is packed with actionable lessons you can apply immediately. Listen now and learn how to build a business that's worth more than the owner who started it. #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwner #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #ExitStrategy #MergersAndAcquisitions #SmallBusiness #CompanyCulture #EntrepreneurLife #Founder #FromTheGroundUpShow   https://shop.fromthegroundupshow.com/   Sponsor Links: https://www.macarthurco.com https://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshow   Connect with From The Ground Up Show:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fromthegroundupshow https://x.com/FTGUshow   Watch the video show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hIMWKeTyKiM   Appear on the Show as an expert guest or ask a question of Erick and one of his guests:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com   Guest Links: https://westlakesecurities.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Completing-Deal-Mergers-Acquisitions-Raising/dp/163299691X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VSF8RURGGIDV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WJGlk6iXxPBN5H11Dz1bLvedjzSSODCziPaL4veKs24IQ55U2MC4EuQNd9TQ-BvBVxiaNB-4siTSWqB4kXHQ7Xx23rXcT8cXjjd4ZCz8fZLPhcZ5xOj7v4ci0ZhRDhTRm7se1I93tujE6U8V6GplGtVj2zNs8D-u9J4z3wM3QrfaE4NB3GeNxWKdTlyW56Ro.OJyO_EC-jJwihVFN1sTzi7v4Vt4Cmo5Im36nKyup6Bc&dib_tag=se&keywords=completing+the+deal&qid=1780170106&sprefix=completing+the+dea%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Growth-Performance-Outcomes-Company/dp/1639081879/ref=sr_1_1?crid=87IC4OOBJN40&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2S1PEn-gGCV51etZ8BgkQr-aFzZkO5gUDVFrxBthjKG3uq8zVIgSbdM7vQrU-opqirSjAuIl2hjvjmy61GNPMHOARRq_ghNZEd0qdepAjLqTvQNd1rxScfw2_9LcOMbuxeBKnRBudO78grhomDHlcGNkym-Rjwntb83Vfjp-aV0jVTyRWyKejw-7KHYKHyNFb-6XsbaRwWoE7FMmiYT5F6KQKv-W8VuCI42hGzIsHwo.6QGjyaiJFpussXO2GLZRCv2eyFjuvh3zr-4TiCDhOX4&dib_tag=se&keywords=intentional+growth&qid=1780170131&sprefix=intentional+growth%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/westlake-securities_author-westlake-ceo-matt-andersen-discusses-activity-7236775330705764352-PHtJ/

    Matt Andersen - Intentional Growth: Building a Business Buyers Want
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From The Ground Up Show is built on Hearts, Hands, and Hustle: honest, long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, operators, tradespeople, service members, experts, and unconventional leaders who built meaningful work through experience, discipline, and independent thinking. Host Erick Loden—a Wyoming entrepreneur, former commercial construction owner, and longtime Search and Rescue volunteer—goes beyond polished success stories to uncover the decisions, setbacks, systems, and hard-earned lessons behind stronger businesses, careers, teams, and lives built from the ground up.

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