Epic Entrepreneurs

 Welcome to this week's episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, brought to you by Action Coach Growth Partners. Your host, Bill Gilliland, introduces an exciting opportunity for business owners and leaders in the Asheville area: The Asheville Business Summit. 

Join Beth Lemmel, she shares the journey and vision behind the Asheville Business Summit, set to take place on August 19-20 at the stunning Embassy Suites by Hilton Ashe...

Welcome to this week's episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, brought to you by Action Coach Growth Partners. I'm your host, Bill Gilliland, and in today's podcast, we're diving into the world of entrepreneurship with insights from real entrepreneurs to help you on your journey.

In this episode, we meet June Thomas, the owner of a boutique graphic design firm in Nashville, North Carolina. June shares her experi...

In this episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, host Bill Gilliland engages in a profound discussion with Guitze Messina, an organization dedicated to enhancing profits for distributors and manufacturers. Together, they unravel the essence of recurring sales and the pivotal role of understanding customer behavior. Guitze shares invaluable insights into the five key questions entrepreneurs must ask to unlock opportunities for recurring reven...

Welcome to another captivating episode of Epic Entrepreneurs hosted by Bill Gilliland. Join us as we dive deep into the world of business with special guest Jessica Whitmire, co-owner of Headwaters Outfitters. In this episode, Jessica shares invaluable insights gleaned from her journey in the outdoor recreation industry, offering a wealth of knowledge to entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts alike. Discover the secrets to success ...

Bill Gilliland, the  host of the Epic Entrepreneurs podcast, welcomes Brad Sugars, a visionary entrepreneur and founder of one of the world's largest business coaching companies. In this engaging and informative episode, Bill delves into Brad's entrepreneurial mindset, exploring his journey from youth to building a global empire in business coaching.

Brad begins by defining what an entrepreneur is: someone who turns an ide...

In this episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, Bill Gilliland interviews Mike Bosworth, a seasoned sales trainer and founder of Story Seekers. Mike shares his journey from reluctant beginnings in sales at Xerox in the 1970s to becoming a leading influence in sales training and engagement strategies through storytelling. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and genuine emotional connections with customers to drive business success...

Join host Bill Gilliland in this insightful episode featuring Heather Moreland, founder of Lakeside Accounting, as they discuss Heather's journey into entrepreneurship and her mission to provide financial clarity for small businesses. Heather shares her background, starting from her accounting studies at Covenant College to her corporate career at Southern Champion Tray, where she discovered her passion for accounting and lead...

Welcome to Epic Entrepreneurs, brought to you by Action Coach Growth Partners. I'm your host, Bill Gilliland. In this podcast, we delve into the world of entrepreneurship, offering listeners real stories from real entrepreneurs that will inspire and guide you on your own entrepreneurial journey. Each episode provides valuable business tips aimed at helping you scale up faster, along with practical coaching advice to help you a...

Welcome to Epic Entrepreneurs, the podcast where we delve deep into the journeys of remarkable entrepreneurs who have charted their own paths to success. I'm your host, Bill Gilliland, and today we have a special guest, Louise Bijesse, founder of Up Talent Consulting and Up Talent Search, based in Fairview, North Carolina.

Louise shares her inspiring story, from her beginnings as a chef to her transition into HR and t...

Ever felt like the building industry could use a serious boost in customer service standards? We've got the blueprint for success, and it's all about trust and punctuality. This week on Epic Entrepreneurs, we delve into the concrete strategies that contractors and subcontractors can employ to stand out in a crowded market. It's not just about wearing the right clothes or showing up on time – it's a comprehensive...

Discover the transformative power of meticulous hiring to unlock the freedom and flexibility you've been dreaming of as a business owner. This week's conversation is all about ditching the lazy approach to recruitment, sparked by my own eye-opening adventure in seeking a marketing manager. Through my experience, we'll dissect the crucial steps to attract stellar candidates and why the common "post-and-pray"...

Unlock the secret to marketing that doesn't just reach people, but resonates with them. This week on Epic Entrepreneurs, we're cutting to the chase with some hard truths about why your marketing might be falling flat and how to inject it with the dynamism it desperately needs. Prepare for a paradigm shift as we confront the modern consumer's preference for minimal human contact and dissect the evolving 'seven to...

Unlock the secret to business relationships that not only last but thrive—discover why Theodore Roosevelt's wisdom holds the key to winning hearts in the corporate world. This episode peels back the layers of what it means to truly care about your clients and customers, a quality that speaks volumes beyond any product pitch or sales strategy. We're not just highlighting how to be more than order takers or product pushers;...

Can happiness be a constant companion in our entrepreneurial voyage? This week's 'Always Be Happy' episode challenges the notion with a blend of wisdom from Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" and actionable advice to light up your days. We dissect the 80/20 rule of happiness, revealing that while life's waves may rock our boat, setting sail towards contentment 80% of the time is a voyag...

Ever received a business gift that genuinely made you feel valued? That's the power of thoughtful gifting we're unpacking on this week's Epic Entrepreneurs. We take you through an array of personal tales highlighting the ripple effect of well-chosen corporate gifts, from the practicality of a branded flashlight that saved me in a pinch, to a cunning puzzle that left me scratching my head but smiling. It's more t...

Do you ever wonder why the most successful people are often the most disciplined? Hold that thought because in this week's episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, we're dissecting discipline - the one attribute that distinguishes the good from the great, the mediocre from the epic. Get set to unravel the two types of discipline: external discipline, think parents, bosses, or coaches, and the often more challenging, self-discipline...

Imagine being 1% better every day. Sounds simple, right? Well, on this week's episode of Epic Entrepreneurs, we explore the extraordinary power of making small, manageable steps toward your larger goals. Taking inspiration from Matthew McConaughey's desire to meet the person he becomes in 10 years, we dive into how we grossly underestimate what we can achieve in a decade.

Using James Clear's 'Atomic Hab...

Do you want to do more with your life and business? If so, start by becoming different! I share some powerful insights from my time working with Joe, a successful salesperson who mastered the art of asking. We will unpack the different types of questioning, including asking for information, for help, for what's next, and for directions. Most importantly, we delve into the importance of asking for the sale and for referrals. Re...

Have you dreamt of stepping away from the humdrum of corporate life and delving into entrepreneurial ventures of your own? Well, our guest today, Stacy Fields, did just that. With her family, she embarked on a journey of transforming a raspberry farm in Fletcher, North Carolina into a successful business venture, despite having no prior farming experience. Stacy's story is a masterclass in the power of hard work, research, and...