Out of the Hourglass

Nolan Consulting Group
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Out of the Hourglass, presented by Nolan Consulting Group, is here to help Small Business Owners and Contractors alike visualize their goals, develop their team & build sustainable growth. You'll hear from our panel of NCG Coaches on a variety of topics, guest speakers from top industry resources, Business Owners sharing best practices and a focus on strategies across sales, marketing, business planning, human resources and more. We're here to take you "out of the hourglass" and reach YOUR Summit.

  1. 2D AGO

    Re-Release Ep. 199: Scaling your Business with Overseas Talent: Sharing Insights & Approach from Michael Murray

    This week we are re-releasing an episode originally published in May of 2024 with Michael Murray, he Founder and President at Textbook Painting in Cleveland, OH. As we thinking about planning and budgeting for 2026, we thought it was timely to revisit the topic of hiring overseas talent and how you can build that into your organizational growth to support your scaling teams.  Be sure to check out the show notes for tools & hiring platforms below from the podcast! Job Postings & VA Hiring Services https://www.onlinejobs.ph/ https://remote.co/  ProfitWorks Tools:  https://www.tango.us/  https://www.notion.so/  https://vocaroo.com/  https://wise.com/us/  https://www.loom.com/  https://justcall.io/  https://www.ringcentral.com/

    58 min

  2. SEP 10

    Ep. 246: The Delicate Art of Passing the Egg – From Sales Promises to Operations Delivery

    Nolan Consulting Group Coach, Eamon Lynch shares lessons from scaling operations at a billion-dollar remodeling company and applying those systems to smaller trades businesses. From bay window sales gone wrong to the critical handoffs between sales and operations, Eamon breaks down why "we say a lot of things" isn't good enough and how to build accountability that scales. Learn his approach to cross-departmental meetings and the communication strategies that turn chaos into consistent growth.

    34 min

  3. SEP 3

    Ep. 245: Don’t Hit Snooze on 2026 Planning – Why Now is the Time to Start Your Annual Plan

    When the Summer days start fading, we start planning! Today we’re diving into the importance of starting your 2026 planning now - at the very least, getting those dates on the calendar in October or November. From vision setting and SWOT analysis to identifying Planning Discussion Items and breaking them into 90-day action steps, we explore the tools and structure that make planning retreats impactful. We also discuss the balance between big-picture dreaming and practical integration, and why getting out of the office fuels creativity.

    41 min

  4. AUG 27

    Ep. 244: Beating the Drum – Setting the Table for Sales Success with Gavin Hepp

    Join us as we welcome Gavin Hepp, Co Founder of Webfoot Home Improvements and newest addition to the Nolan Sales Coaching team. Gavin shares his passion for "Setting the Table" - the critical foundation of every successful sales interaction that makes customers comfortable and sets clear expectations from the start. We dive deep into practical communication strategies, and discuss how to leverage texting effectively with clients and avoid the dreaded "ghosting" through structured follow-up processes.

    49 min

  5. AUG 13

    Ep. 243: Checking Back In — Stewart Painting's Board Journey Continues

    Back in 2022, we sat down with Sheldon Stewart, Owner & President of Stewart Painting to talk about his early journey building a board of directors—well, we're back for round two to see how things have actually played out! This time we're joined by Sheldon's daughter Shayla Wilkinson, who's now wearing two hats as both marketing manager and board member, and they have made great progress. From navigating family business dynamics to mapping out a succession plan that'll bring in two outside board members by 2028, Sheldon and Shayla give us the real scoop on what it's actually like to evolve from a traditional family business into something with a serious governance structure. To listen to the first episode with Sheldon -  Ep 110: A Member Story ~ Building Stewart Painting's Board of Directors

    34 min

  6. JUL 30

    Ep. 242: Safety Reports – Transforming Construction Safety with Digital Technology

    In this episode, Molly sits down with Ryan Reber from Safety Reports by Align Ops to discuss the critical importance of safety in the construction industry and how digital technology is transforming traditional safety programs. They explore practical implementation strategies for safety software, getting field teams on board, and turning safety from a compliance burden into a competitive advantage using emerging safety technologies like AI and predictive analytics, that protects workers and improves business outcomes Click here to learn more about Safety Reports To connect with Ryan :ryan.reber@busybusy.com  For more Safety focused conversations, check out the Painters USA perspective Ep.  237: The Dual Impact – Safety Focus as a People Strategy and Business Advantage featuring Paul Cook & Darren Lottes

    46 min

  7. JUL 16

    Ep. 241: Cybersecurity for Small Business – It's Not Optional Anymore

    In this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Molly sits down with Paul Grenci, President & Co-Founder of Red Key Solutions, to discuss the critical cybersecurity threats facing small businesses today. Paul reveals how automated hacking has made even 5-6 employee companies vulnerable targets and shares why 60% of businesses that experience a significant cyber event fold within six months. From multi-factor authentication basics to building a security-first culture from the top down, he offers practical advice that can help small businesses survive and thrive as they scale their operations.

    50 min

  8. JUL 2

    Ep. 240: The Heavy Backpack — Breaking Through CEO Isolation with Bill Drysdale

    In this powerful conversation, Bill Drysdale, former General Manager of Fujifilm's $500M digital camera division and current Vistage Chair, opens up about the reality of CEO isolation and the "heavy backpack" of leadership responsibilities. Bill shares how he felt isolated despite being surrounded by colleagues and discusses the three major challenges that create the deepest isolation for CEOs - people decisions, financial strain, and legal/ethical issues. Drawing from his experience facilitating peer advisory groups, Bill reveals how vulnerability and peer connection can transform both decision-making and business performance, offering practical insights for leaders ready to break through isolation.

    55 min
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Out of the Hourglass, presented by Nolan Consulting Group, is here to help Small Business Owners and Contractors alike visualize their goals, develop their team & build sustainable growth. You'll hear from our panel of NCG Coaches on a variety of topics, guest speakers from top industry resources, Business Owners sharing best practices and a focus on strategies across sales, marketing, business planning, human resources and more. We're here to take you "out of the hourglass" and reach YOUR Summit.

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  • Creator
    Nolan Consulting Group
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    251
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Nolan Consulting Group
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