Built4Profit Podcast

IQ4Profit
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Built4Profit Podcast™ is for business owners who want more from their business; more profit, better leadership, and more freedom. We talk with successful entrepreneurs and industry experts about what actually works, what they've learned the hard way, and how to build a business that works for you, not the other way around.

  1. 5d ago

    IQ Original - Building Company Culture

    Send us Fan Mail #entrepreneurship #businessowner #companyculture #podcast  The hosts discuss how company culture is built through everyday standards, conversations, hires, and responses (especially what leaders tolerate).  Using real-world scenarios, they explain why leaders must address issues like a top salesperson showing up late, a strong employee missing deadlines due to “perfectionism,” team members challenging leadership publicly, and high performers being rude to others, emphasizing fairness, coaching, and accountability.   👉 Subscribe to learn the playbooks, sharpen your strategy, and build the business (and life) you actually want.   Access The Profit Hub: https://www.iq4profit.com/ • Subscribe: @Built4ProfitPodcast  • Find IQ4Profit on LinkedIn: /iq4profit/ • Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: /elizabethrosenbergmm • Find Sha on LinkedIn: /shagrondin • Follow us on Instagram:   /iq4profit  • Follow us on Facebook:   /iq4profit/ This episode is proudly sponsored by Lightening The Load. https://www.lighteningtheload.com/

  2. Oct 14

    The learning GAP NOBODY NOTICES until school gets hard

    Send us Fan Mail #entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #kumon #podcast   👉 Subscribe to learn the playbooks, sharpen your strategy, and build the business (and life) you actually want.   Be a part of The Profit Hub: Join as a Franchisee: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand-1 Learn about Brand Partnerships: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand • Subscribe: @Built4ProfitPodcast  • Find IQ4Profit on LinkedIn: /iq4profit/ • Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: /elizabethrosenbergmm • Find Sha on LinkedIn: /shagrondin • Follow us on Instagram:   /iq4profit  • Follow us on Facebook:   /iq4profit/ In this week's episode, Heath Bailey of Kumon shares how struggling with math as a child led his mom to enroll him in Kumon, helping him build foundational skills and ultimately graduate.  Heath explains how learning gaps often masquerade as boredom or lack of effort, and how Kumon focuses on rebuilding core reading and math structures while teaching work habits, question-asking, and “how to learn.” He describes outcomes like confidence and resiliency, including a student with autism and dyslexia who later graduated from MIT, and he closes with business advice on focusing on purpose, delegating tasks like bookkeeping, and using resources and networking. Get to know Kumon: https://www.kumon.com/south-beaverton This episode is proudly sponsored by BuildPoint USA. https://www.buildpointusa.com/

  3. Oct 7

    B4P Recap #EP01 | WHY this entrepreneur with $53M in revenue REFUSES to measure SUCCESS BY MONEY

    Send us Fan Mail #entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #sweathouz #podcast   👉 Subscribe to learn the playbooks, sharpen your strategy, and build the business (and life) you actually want.   Be a part of The Profit Hub: Join as a Franchisee: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand-1 Learn about Brand Partnerships: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand • Subscribe: @Built4ProfitPodcast  • Find IQ4Profit on LinkedIn: /iq4profit/ • Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: /elizabethrosenbergmm • Find Sha on LinkedIn: /shagrondin • Follow us on Instagram:   /iq4profit  • Follow us on Facebook:   /iq4profit/ The Built4Profit Podcast revisits Season 01 with a re-edited conversation featuring franchise veteran Ron Taylor, owner of a SweatHouz contrast therapy studio and founder of Franchise Authentic. In this refreshed edition, Taylor takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, from working in his father’s restaurant to scaling Edible Arrangements to nine locations, navigating the pandemic, and ultimately exiting the brand in 2023 after generating more than $53M in gross revenue. He also shares why he chose SweatHouz, what drew him to the wellness space, and how his definition of success evolved from competition and money to people, family, and being present for the moments that matter. Taylor also opens up about the reality of balancing entrepreneurship and family, including why he believes owning a business doesn’t necessarily mean having more time with your kids, it means having the right time. We’re bringing this Season 01 conversation back with a fresh edit and a second chance to hear Ron’s insights on entrepreneurship, franchising, family, and knowing when it’s time to take the leap. And his advice still holds: just start. Take a calculated risk. If you feel stuck, make a change. Get to know SweatHouz: https://sweathouz.com/ This episode is proudly sponsored by Imperial Design and Display. https://imperialdesigndisplay.com/

  4. Sep 30

    5 FRANCHISE BRANDS we'd recommend to a friend

    Send us Fan Mail #entrepreneurship #businessowner #franchisebrands #podcast  In their one-year anniversary episode of the #Built4ProfitPodcast powered by IQ4Profit, Elizabeth and Sha respond to a common question from aspiring franchisees: “Which franchise brand is best?”  They highlight five featured brands they believe stand out for franchisee support (not ranked): Junkluggers, Puddle Pools, Ideal Siding, Kaminskiy Care and Repair, and Outdoor Lighting within Empower Brands.   👉 Subscribe to learn the playbooks, sharpen your strategy, and build the business (and life) you actually want.   Access The Profit Hub: https://www.iq4profit.com/ • Subscribe: @Built4ProfitPodcast  • Find IQ4Profit on LinkedIn: /iq4profit/ • Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: /elizabethrosenbergmm • Find Sha on LinkedIn: /shagrondin • Follow us on Instagram:   /iq4profit  • Follow us on Facebook:   /iq4profit/

  5. Sep 23

    The NFL taught him how to WIN IN BUSINESS

    Send us Fan Mail #entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #bumbleroofing #podcast  👉 Subscribe to learn the playbooks, sharpen your strategy, and build the business (and life) you actually want.  Be a part of The Profit Hub: Join as a Franchisee: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand-1 Learn about Brand Partnerships: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand • Subscribe: @Built4ProfitPodcast • Find IQ4Profit on LinkedIn: /iq4profit/ • Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: /elizabethrosenbergmm • Find Sha on LinkedIn: /shagrondin • Follow us on Instagram:   /iq4profit • Follow us on Facebook:   /iq4profit/ On the Built4Profit Podcast, hosts interview former NFL wide receiver #DamiereByrd about transitioning from a 10-year pro football career to owning a  ⁨@BumbleRoofing⁩ franchise in the Charlotte area. Byrd explains how athletes’ discipline, coachability, and inner resilience translate to entrepreneurship, and describes the humbling reality of learning roofing, sales, and day-to-day operations from scratch.  He shares why he chose home services and roofing for its low overhead and high-ticket jobs, how he handles setbacks by letting himself feel discouragement then “flushing it,” and why consistent small daily improvements compound over time. Byrd outlines his long-term vision of building multiple locations and brands, defines business “wins” from booked appointments to smooth installs, and credits family, coaches, and teammates as key role models. Get to know Damiere Byrd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiere-byrd/  • Damiere Byrd’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_dbyrd18?igsh=MTFja3NwMWZ6MHF1aw==  • Bumble Roofing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumbleroofing?igsh=ZXlybTUxYXBrbTFo  • Bumble Roofing of Charlotte:   https://www.instagram.com/bumbleclt?igsh=MXBqbjk3dXdpZWx3aQ==  • Bumble Roofing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CzZUdyhpo/  • Bumble Roofing of Charlotte Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1LcXejYyww/   This episode is proudly sponsored by BuildPoint USA. https://www.buildpointusa.com/

  6. Sep 16

    HOW to Make Your Team WORK FASTER Without BURNING OUT

    Send us Fan Mail #entrepreneurship #businessowner #wordsofwisdom #podcast  Elizabeth and Sha discuss how business owners can unintentionally let employees set the speed of the company and why leaders must intentionally set a reasonable pace for deliverables and service. They connect this to Parkinson’s Law and emphasize that empathetic leadership shouldn’t become passive management.  The episode outlines coaching tactics such as asking employees what a reasonable timeline is, identifying what slows them down, reviewing where time leaks occur, and creating ownership by jointly agreeing on expectations. They encourage leaders to act as the “thermostat,” pushing high performers while avoiding mediocrity, and to improve speed and profitability by streamlining, automating, and using systems (including AI).   👉 Subscribe to learn the playbooks, sharpen your strategy, and build the business (and life) you actually want.   Access The Profit Hub: https://www.iq4profit.com/ • Subscribe: @Built4ProfitPodcast  • Find IQ4Profit on LinkedIn: /iq4profit/ • Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: /elizabethrosenbergmm • Find Sha on LinkedIn: /shagrondin • Follow us on Instagram:   /iq4profit  • Follow us on Facebook:   /iq4profit/

  7. Sep 9

    How to SCALE YOUR BUSINESS without losing your LIFE (Part 2/2)

    Send us Fan Mail #entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #subwayfranchise #podcast   👉 Subscribe to learn the playbooks, sharpen your strategy, and build the business (and life) you actually want.   Be a part of The Profit Hub: Join as a Franchisee: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand-1 Learn about Brand Partnerships: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand • Subscribe: @Built4ProfitPodcast  • Find IQ4Profit on LinkedIn: /iq4profit/ • Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: /elizabethrosenbergmm • Find Sha on LinkedIn: /shagrondin • Follow us on Instagram:   /iq4profit  • Follow us on Facebook:   /iq4profit/ Part two of the #Built4ProfitPodcast continues with Subway franchisee Michael Rodriguez, who grew from his first location in 2011 to 25 today, focusing on the challenges of scaling and how leadership energy and culture drive performance, turnover, and organization. He explains that showing up in-person is often the fastest way to diagnose issues that numbers miss, and that growth brings significant upfront costs, added layers, and debt, often trading immediate profit for long-term flexibility and time.  Michael shares early sacrifices, including 90-hour weeks and sleeping on an attic floor, and stresses defining purpose to guide decisions and know when to stop expanding and stabilize. He also discusses launching Become Unshaken with Stephanie to teach resilience—hard work, patience, discipline, and perseverance—anchored in purpose to choose joy regardless. Get to know Become Unshaken: www.becomeunshaken.com

  8. Sep 2

    What nobody tells you about SCALING A BUSINESS (Part 1/2)

    Send us Fan Mail #entrepreneurship #franchisebusiness #subwayfranchise #podcast   👉 Subscribe to learn the playbooks, sharpen your strategy, and build the business (and life) you actually want.   Be a part of The Profit Hub: Join as a Franchisee: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand-1 Learn about Brand Partnerships: https://iq4profit.mykajabi.com/the-profit-hub-brand • Subscribe: @Built4ProfitPodcast  • Find IQ4Profit on LinkedIn: /iq4profit/ • Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn: /elizabethrosenbergmm • Find Sha on LinkedIn: /shagrondin • Follow us on Instagram:   /iq4profit  • Follow us on Facebook:   /iq4profit/ On the #Built4ProfitPodcast, hosts sit down with Michael Rodriguez, who scaled his Subway franchise portfolio from 1 location to 25 (after buying his first store in 2011) and built a personal brand focused on becoming “unshaken” in business.  Michael shares how a non-traditional path, going from pre-law to social work to federal law enforcement, ultimately led him into franchising. He breaks down how post-COVID conditions created acquisition opportunities, why he used owner financing to grow from 3 to 12 stores when traditional lending tightened, and what he learned moving from an owner-operator to a CEO mindset. He also explains the biggest scaling mistake he made and why culture, presence, and relationship-based leadership are essential to retention.  Get to know Become Unshaken: www.becomeunshaken.com

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Built4Profit Podcast™ is for business owners who want more from their business; more profit, better leadership, and more freedom. We talk with successful entrepreneurs and industry experts about what actually works, what they've learned the hard way, and how to build a business that works for you, not the other way around.

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  • Creator
    IQ4Profit
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
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