Grow Your Damn Business‪!‬ Scott Goodrich

In this episode, host Scott Goodrich chats with the CEO of Jet Set World Travel, Lindsey Epperly. They talk about her entrepreneurial journey, which led her to a travel agency and subsequently to the helm of an innovative travel planning enterprise. Their conversation highlights the resilience needed during industry downturns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of adaptability and strategic planning.  Lindsey and her partner's decision to walk away from a personal investment to prioritize their business underscores the sacrifices entrepreneurs often make.
Who is Lindsey Epperly?

Lindsey Epperly is the founder and CEO of Jetset World Travel. She began as a one-person venture, attending bridal shows alongside college courses, which is now an 80-member mission-driven team. In 2020, while five months pregnant, Lindsey steered her agency, then known as Epperly Travel, through the industry’s most catastrophic crisis. Their unwavering dedication transformed adversity into growth, culminating in acquiring Jetset World Travel in 2021. Lindsey’s resilience, visionary leadership, and commitment to community propelled her agency to the top, earning a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list. She now champions female-founded boutique agencies and shares her insights through speaking engagements and her podcast, “Who Made You The Boss?”

Connect with Lindsey:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyepperly/ 
Website: https://jetsetworldtravel.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jetsetworldtrvl 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jetsetworldtravel/ 
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetsetworldtrvl 


Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:50) How she started her entrepreneurial journey
(6:06) Starting a business as a travel advisor
(8:46) Getting clients and marketing
(10:52) How they managed during the pandemic
(18:40) Forming their team and acquiring talents
(22:53) Rebranding the business
(25:02) Openness and vulnerability
(27:51) Lindsey's book
(29:13) Identify the gift
(31:10) Cadence of control
(33:06) Where to find Lindsey
(33:31) Five fast questions
(35:12) Outro 



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The story of Ethan and Stephanie Bull, the duo behind ProAssisting, is inspiring. The husband and wife team joins host Scott Goodrich in today's episode to talk about their transition from being executive assistants (EA) to starting their own company, ProAssisting, which provides fractional executive assistant services. They leverage their years of experience as top-tier executive assistants in identifying the right EAs to hire and matching them to a client. They demonstrate the power of combining different strengths to create a successful business. Tune in as they share their insights into the world of entrepreneurship.
Who is Stephanie Bull?
Stephanie Bull began as an editorial assistant in Washington, D.C., and later worked as an executive assistant at Credit Suisse in NYC. Over the next decade, she supported multi-billion dollar hedge fund CEOs and the CEO of J. Crew. Now, as the CEO and co-founder of ProAssisting, Stephanie provides remote fractional executive assistant services to clients, including C-suite executives, HNWIs, non-executive board directors, and business owners.
Who is Ethan Bull?

Ethan Bull, a seasoned Executive Assistant, co-founded ProAssisting, a cutting-edge remote firm specializing in fractional executive assistance for business owners and C-suite executives. With a background in hospitality and deep expertise in the EA field, Ethan has held significant roles, including Director of Administrative Services and senior EA to the president and CEO at Rochester Regional Health.

Connect with Ethan and Stephanie:

Stephanie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebull/ 
Ethan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanbull/ 
Website: https://www.proassisting.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/proassisting/ 
X: https://twitter.com/proassisting 
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proassisting/ 


Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:12) How the couple started their business
(6:27) Entrepreneur influence
(12:14) An assistant that works in-office, hybrid, or remote
(15:12) Identifying the need for an EA business
(20:32) Handling the stresses
(22:50) Their roles in the business
(25:30) Matching clients with assistants
(27:27) What's the long-term goal for the company?
(31:47) How to connect with Ethan and Stephanie
(32:11) Five fast questions
(38:35) Outro

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to step into a leadership role in a family business and propel it to new heights? 
Brent Pohlman, the visionary CEO of Midwest Laboratories, joins host Scott Goodrich to share his experience evolving a company that started behind Krispy Kreme into a testing services giant, ready to leap onto a new campus. Their conversation traverses the path of embracing a leadership role amidst a global crisis, the emotional complexities of emerging from a father's shadow, and the strategic pivot from daily operations to visionary thinking. The leadership transition underscores the essential need for trust and delegation. Brent reveals how his executive team propelled him to relinquish day-to-day operations to focus on broader strategic objectives. This realignment paved the way for rapid growth and development. He also talks about his books and the stories behind them.
Who is Brent Pohlman?
Brent Pohlman is the CEO and owner of Midwest Laboratories. He strives to bring his A-game to work daily. Brent started his journey with the company, founded by his father, at 15. He became CEO in 2016 and is committed to nurturing effective leadership. Guided by his faith, Brent prioritizes people, processes, and technology to drive success. His leadership journey has taught him the importance of self-discovery in leadership roles.

Connect with Brent:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpohlman/ 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bpmwlo/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BPohlmanExecutive 
Website: https://ceoofyourheart.com/ 

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:25) How Midwest Laboratories started and Brent's role
(4:30) Are entrepreneurs born or made?
(6:02) What Brent learned from his dad
(8:38) How he felt and what he did when he went back to grow his dad's legacy
(11:12) People issues and Brent's approach
(14:36) Building a process
(17:24) The story behind his first book
(20:33) Emulating his dad when he ran the business
(23:14) How Brent stopped his negative self-talk
(24:26) His second book
(28:33) What's in store for Midwest Labs
(30:28) Rapid-fire questions
(33:08) Outro

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In this episode, host Scott Goodrich speaks with Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds, about the franchise expansion process and what it means to embody visionary leadership.  Aaron discusses how bringing on 'athletes' – versatile team members capable of adapting and growing into specialized roles – is crucial as the business evolves. He highlights the delicate balance between being a hands-on operator and stepping back into a visionary role, ensuring the company can grow without being hampered by micro-management or lack of direction. 
The transition from a standalone business to a franchise is no small feat, and Aaron provides insight into how Rolling Suds managed this transformation. By emphasizing the need for strong mentorship and robust systems, Aaron showcases how franchising is a distinct ball game requiring different skills than running an independent business. He also addresses common stumbling blocks franchises face and how to avoid them, underlining the value of intellectual capital and thorough preparation.

Who is ​Aaron Harper?

Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds Power Washing, honed his relationship-building and brand development skills in Hollywood. He started his franchising career at Chem-Dry, and was promoted to Senior Director of Franchise Development at Belfor Franchise Group. He played a key role in franchise development for Chem-Dry and The Patch Boys, and helped open over 400 territories there. 

Recently, Aaron became the franchisor for Rolling Suds, a successful power-washing business, where he provides top-tier support to franchisees nationwide. He lives in Tennessee with his family and golden retriever, Asher. When not expanding franchise systems, he competes in triathlons and serves his Nashville community.

Connect with Aaron:

X: https://twitter.com/AaronHarperCEO 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-harper-998140125/ 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/aarontharper/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atharper/ 
Website: https://rollingsudsfranchise.com/ 

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:23) What is Rolling Suds
(7:02) Different roles Aaron played
(13:00) Balancing the roles
(15:21) Why franchises fail
(21:39) Lessons learned in marketing 
(23:38) Responsibility of franchisees and brokers
(26:14) Core values and the right people
(30:56) Plans for Rolling Suds
(33:12) How to connect with Aaron
(34:14) Five fast questions
(37:10) Outro

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Today, host Scott Goodrich speaks with Nelson Nigel, CEO of Moto Nation, who gives us a seat at the table of innovation as he recounts his journey from behind the wheel to the helm of Kidmoto, a service that's changing the game for traveling families. In this episode, Nigel's story unfolds like the roadmap of resilience, covering his journey from driving a cab to owning a business that caters to an underserved niche. As they dissect Nelson's narrative, it becomes clear that his success with Kidmoto, and later Moto Nation, was not a stroke of luck but the result of meticulous planning and unwavering persistence. 
Who is ​Nelson Nigel?

Nelson Nigel is a survivor, entrepreneur, and problem solver. At 13, he miraculously survived being hit by a No. 7 express train in NYC, losing part of his forehead. Undeterred, he embraced life’s challenges. Formerly a yellow taxi driver, Nelson explored New York City, connecting with people worldwide. His cultural anthropology background fueled his passion. Observing parents struggle with car seats, he founded Kidmoto, an app that pairs parents with professional drivers offering installed child car seats for airport transportation. With just $600, Nelson turned adversity into innovation, making travel safer and more convenient for families. 

Connect with Nelson:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidmototechnologies/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonnigel 
Website: https://kidmoto.taxi/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidmototechnologies/ 
X: https://twitter.com/kidmototech 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WgDhbWdvdcyL6ZDd4dogA 

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:04) Identifying the market gap and starting Kidmoto
(4:56) Nelson's entrepreneurial journey and origin story
(9:23) Influence of family and friends on entrepreneurial spirit
(11:30) The beginnings of Kidmoto
(15:58) Importance of vision and understanding business fundamentals
(18:08) Importance of hiring key operational personnel
(20:53) Reflection on past decisions and lessons learned
(21:24) Expansion plans for Moto Nation
(24:24) Fast five questions
(26:43) Where to find Nelson
(26:56) Outro


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Embark on an entrepreneurial odyssey as host Scott Goodrich speaks with serial entrepreneur Chaz Wolfe. They uncover the strategies that transformed him from a scrappy youth into a franchise titan. They talk about his personal epiphanies, emphasizing the significance of working on the business rather than in it. Chaz discusses the pivotal moment when managing multiple locations necessitated a mindset shift towards delegation and systemization. This shift enabled rapid growth and allowed him to expand his portfolio while maintaining high-performance standards across all his ventures.
Who is ​Chaz Wolfe?
Chaz Wolfe, the high-performing serial entrepreneur, aims to inspire fellow entrepreneurs to create and live exceptional lives. 

With a track record of building, purchasing, and selling multiple 7-figure ventures in franchising, home services, real estate, and consulting, Chaz embodies discipline, integrity, and operational excellence. His award-winning sales acumen and dynamic leadership have propelled both domestic and international organizations to massive growth. 

As a discerning facilitator and speaker, Chaz simplifies complexity, empowering kings to triumph in all areas of life! 

Connect with ​Chaz:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/
Email: cw@chazwolfe.com

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:31) How Chaz got started in entrepreneurship
(4:54) Why franchise
(8:43) The moment he wanted to switch
(11:14) Optimizing and expanding
(14:02) Growing your business
(16:43) Mindset
(21:09) Surviving the moment
(26:00) The power of saying know
(32:20) Building the team
(36:40) Having key people around
(39:48) Where to find Chaz
(40:45) Fast five questions
(45:50) Outro


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