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Business is F"n Hard

Business is F"n Hard

Welcome to Business is F"n Hard, where the reality of entrepreneurship meets candid conversations and invaluable insights. 🎙️ Join us on a journey through the highs, lows, and everything in between of building and scaling a business. In each episode, we delve deep into the challenges entrepreneurs face, providing a platform for them to share their stories, frustrations, and triumphs. From navigating financial hurdles to overcoming unexpected setbacks, our guests candidly discuss the gritty

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00:38:46

What Happens When You Actually Know Your Numbers with...

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2025/06/09

In this 31st episode of Business is F’n Hard, Calvin talks real growth, real pain, and real wins with fractional COO Forrest Derr and podcasting powerhouse Matt Halloran.Key Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:58 - Meet the Guests: Forrest Derr & Matt Halloran04:13 - Forrest on Clients Who Don’t Know Their Numbers07:19 - Matt’s Transformation with a Fractional COO10:54 - Fractional vs. Full-Time: When to Choose What16:06 - How to Help First and Still Get Paid19:21 - Hiring Great People vs. Good

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00:49:00

Language, Leadership, and Letting Go with Whitney...

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2025/06/02

In this 30th episode of the Business is F’n Hard podcast, we explore how our inner language, leadership boundaries, and the courage to change shape the way we grow as entrepreneurs with Whitney Schreck and Fonde Bridges.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:06 - Meet your host and today’s powerhouse guests02:31 - Whitney on building practical leadership skills03:04 - Fonde on language, mindset, and “healthy words”04:43 - What people get wrong about communication07:19 - Rhythms of personal and

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00:33:28

What Most Leaders Get Wrong About Culture with...

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2025/05/26

In this 29th episode of Business is F'n Hard, we get brutally honest about leadership, burnout, and building a business with heart alongside Anatoly Spektor, Doug, and James Wheeler.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:25 - Meet the Guests: Doug, James & Anatoly 03:33 - What’s Kicking Your Butt in Business? 05:50 - Challenges of Entering a New Industry 07:39 - Learning to Say No and Focus 09:10 - Leading with Empathy 11:21 - Building Trust Within the Team 13:51 - Company Values and

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00:39:11

AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But This Will… with Rob Huston

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2025/05/19

In this 28th episode of Business is F'n Hard, Rob Huston unpacks his journey from rescuing a struggling family oil business to embracing AI-powered productivity, revealing how resilience, relationships, and relentless adaptation are the real keys to staying ahead.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:49 - Meet Rob Huston: Oil, AG, and AI02:14 - From Oil Production to Asset Management06:30 - Escaping the Firefighting Phase09:30 - Real AI Tools That Actually Help16:21 - How to Filter AI Hype from

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00:42:27

Real Talk on Grit, Growth, and Guts with Ericka Young...

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2025/05/12

In this 27th episode of Business is F’n Hard, Ericka Young and Sandy Wright share raw, powerful truths about resilience, leadership, and the personal sacrifices behind building and sustaining real businesses.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:06 - Meet Ericka Young and Sandy Wright02:03 - Ericka’s Origin Story: Starting a Business at 1702:49 - Sandy’s Journey from Marketing to Coaching05:46 - The Hiring Crisis and Post-COVID Workforce Shifts10:51 - The Cost of Employee Turnover and Culture

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00:31:23

Building a Business That Lasts 20+ Years with Aaron...

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2025/05/05

In this 26th episode of Business is F'n Hard, Aaron Lewis shares hard-won wisdom on leading with love, sustaining growth, and building a business—and life—rooted in purpose, discipline, and grit.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:20 - Meet Aaron Lewis and His 20-Year Business Journey02:30 - What's Working and What's Hard in Business Right Now04:20 - The Pressure of Pricing and Market Competition06:57 - Lessons from 10 Years Ago: Systems and Training08:43 - Consultant Impact and

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00:48:22

Generation Z’s Blueprint for Fulfillment with Giordo...

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2025/04/28

In this 25th episode of Business is F’n Hard, Giordo Dagnino and Luis Ortiz open up about Gen Z ambition, creative risk-taking, and redefining success on their own terms.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Meet Giordo and Luis: Where They Are Now02:32 - What They're Struggling With Today04:52 - Giordo’s Gap Year and Lessons Learned08:56 - Luis’s Journey Into Music and Higher Education13:14 - Redefining Success as Gen Z17:03 - University vs. Alternative Career Paths22:27 - Building a

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00:18:07

Fail Fast, Learn Faster & Build Your Dream Business...

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2025/04/28

In this 34th episode of Business is F'n Hard, social media star Emilio Dela Peña reveals how he leveraged over 1 million followers to build a flight simulator franchise with a mind-blowing €1 customer acquisition cost.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:22 - The Entrepreneur's Mindset: Failing Fast to Learn Fast03:34 - The Power of a Uniform: Creating The Greatest Show05:55 - The Origin Story: From Travel Blog to Marketing Guru07:20 - Using a Personal Brand to Open Impossible Doors09:05 -

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00:11:37

Why Your Ego Is Killing Your Business with Brian Fisher

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2025/04/23

In this 33rd episode of Business is F'n Hard, CEO Brian Fisher reveals why you must hire people smarter than you, how a SWOT analysis saved his company from a major downturn, and the marketing "dumb tax" that cost him $10,000.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Becoming a better CEO through networking02:23 - The challenge of finding and hiring knowledgeable people 03:46 - Surviving major economic downturns 04:03 - Turning a SWOT analysis into a strategic plan 05:40 - The challenge

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00:45:01

Business Wisdom from the Field with Katrena Friel,...

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2025/04/21

In this 24th episode of Business is F'n Hard, three dynamic entrepreneurs—Katrena Friel from Australia, Clay Goforth of Dark Horse Retail Group, and Arkansas rice farmer Jessica James—open up about the complexities of family businesses, the grind of entrepreneurship, and the unrelenting challenges in their industries.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:04 - Katrena on Becoming the Expert and Building Personal Brands 02:36 - Clay’s Retail Journey and Launching Dark Horse Retail Group 03:56 -

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00:42:32

Stop Burnout Now! Real Talk from Business Leaders...

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2025/04/21

In the 32nd episode of Business is F'n Hard, guest host Angie, joined by Robyn Abernathy from National Lift and Lauren Huff from Curves Fitness for Women, gets real about the chaotic grind of business, from battling economic slowdowns and keeping clients hooked to leveling up work-life balance and flexing those stress-management skills.Key Chapters:00:11 Meet the Guests: Robin Abernathy and Lauren Huff02:40 Challenges in Business: Economic Impact and Location Issues07:31 Balancing Work and Personal

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00:46:25

Balancing Growth and Impact with Jessica Crum and...

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2025/04/14

In this 23rd episode of Business is F'n Hard, Jessica Crum from Silver Lake Studio and Spencer Kilgore from Project Hope and Saving Grace share their journeys through entrepreneurship and nonprofit leadership. Tune in to hear insights on leadership, failure, and the power of slowing down!Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:59 - Jessica’s Journey: From Fashion to Nonprofit03:05 - Spencer’s Story: Building Community Relations12:13 - Challenges in Business: Capacity and Hiring24:23 - Reflecting on

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00:34:02

Juggling 2 Companies, 3 Degrees, and a Family with...

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2025/03/31

In this 22nd episode of Business is F'n Hard, we sit down with a true powerhouse—Dr. Hagit Gregory, who’s balancing businesses, degrees, and motherhood like a pro. How does she manage it all without crashing? This one’s for anyone who’s ever tried to do too much… and kept going anyway.Key Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:20 – Who Is Dr. Hagit Gregory?03:00 – Becoming a Lifelong Learner04:50 – Running a Child Development Center09:00 – Constant Fires and Funding Battles12:00 – Birth of Training

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01:01:36

Rising Above Adversity: True Stories of Faith &...

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2025/03/26

In this 21st episode of Business is F'n Hard, we welcome Jim Moore, founder and CEO of Mark IV Capital, and Emilio Dela Pena, director of Siente el Mundo. Jim shares his experiences of overcoming personal and professional hardships, illustrating the importance of perseverance and family. Emilio offers insights on leveraging artificial intelligence to create immersive experiences and the value of understanding customer needs. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and gain valuable insights on

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00:43:19

Overcoming Fear and Building Resilient Businesses...

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2025/03/24

In the 20th episode of Business is F’n Hard, hosts Calvin Smith and Steve Hintz engage in an enlightening conversation with Heather Applegate, owner of Pivot X Coaching, and Charity Miller, CEO and founder of Lyme Group Consulting. Together, they share valuable insights on building relationships, the importance of social media presence, and the mental resilience required to overcome business obstacles. This episode offers a real and candid look at the trials of being an entrepreneur, while also

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00:37:21

Remote Work Isn’t a Gig—It’s the Future with Kyndsie...

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2025/03/17

In this 19th episode of Business is F'n Hard, we’re joined by Kyndsie Huston, Joss Vargas, and Brenda Calzada from ScaleSource, and we talk about what it's really like to work from home. Kyndsie, who is the General Manager and EOS Integrator, talks about how businesses can better scale when teams work from home. Joss, Head of Operations, talks about how to get foreign workers to trust you and be responsible. Brenda, a Recruitment Operations Specialist, clears up some common misunderstandings

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00:34:36

The Realities of Digital Marketing Today with Rachael...

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2025/03/03

In this 18th episode of Business is F'n Hard, we dive into the evolving world of digital marketing with Rachael McCone Davenport, owner of The Footstep Group, and Joshua Ang Price, owner of Hybrid Strategies LLC. We discuss the challenges small business owners face in standing out online, adapting to new platforms, and using AI tools like ChatGPT effectively. Rachael shares insights on staying authentic while scaling her business, while Joshua reveals resources and strategies to help rural and

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00:45:53

Beyond Bookings: The Real Work of Travel Advisors...

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2025/02/24

In this 17th episode of Business is F’n Hard, producer Jeroel Maranan fills in for Calvin and Kyndsie to host two incredible guests in the travel industry: Geisha Cumberbatch, owner of La Rosa Negra Travel by Dream Vacations, and Yolande Joseph Turner, co-owner of Sea2Shore Vacation. These travel experts talk about how they became entrepreneurs, the problems they've faced in the business, and the strategies they use to keep up with changing travel trends.Geisha and Yolande both talk about the

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00:33:24

Raising Capital, Finding Partners & Winning Big with...

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2025/02/03

In this 16th episode of Business is F’n Hard, we dive deep into the realities of scaling a business, raising capital, and finding the right partners to take things to the next level.Brian Wagers shares how he went from a solo real estate investor to managing hundreds of properties, pooling investor capital, and navigating the unpredictable commercial market. Jeremy Duckworth reveals his wild career shift from NASCAR to Hollywood, the struggles of building a media business, and how he’s changing

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00:34:26

From Family Business to Financial Independence with...

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2025/01/20

In this 15th episode of Business is F'n Hard, we dive into the intricate and rewarding world of entrepreneurship with two inspiring guests.First, we meet Cristin Smith, Director of Franchisee Onboarding and Training at Empower Brands, who shares her journey from working in her family’s restaurant business to helping franchisees achieve their goals. Cristin reflects on the challenges of balancing family dynamics in business, setting boundaries, and creating a thriving professional

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