Stop Stepping in Stupid Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/stop-stepping-in-stupid I’m Shawn Shepheard. I coach and consult family-owned businesses to get them to the next level – without working 24/7. Join me on a podcast journey where we explore the moments someone stepped in stupid. These are real conversations, talking about the voices in our heads, the decisions we really made, and the struggles we all have but don’t hear talked about enough away from the coffee shop or the bar. So we’re bringing conversations like that onto the show, even talking about the stuff outside our businesses which of course influence us in our work. These conversations will help you feel seen – but also help you think and execute differently. Because what got you here won’t get you to the next level. 2023 81d13f8d-2d0e-53ec-84c6-bfc10506196e no Stop Stepping in Stupid Trailer en Fri, 15 May 2026 08:24:26 -0400 Fri, 15 May 2026 08:28:16 -0400 http://shawnshepheard.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/BOLucb-OkNfIYNmlMND0iCVHG7BSJsA7ep5ML8d7Vlo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1Nzg2LzE3MDk2/NTExOTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Stop Stepping in Stupid http://shawnshepheard.com episodic Shawn Shepheard I’m Shawn Shepheard. I coach and consult family-owned businesses to get them to the next level – without working 24/7. Join me on a podcast journey where we explore the moments someone stepped in stupid. These are real conversations, talking about the voices in our heads, the decisions we really made, and the struggles we all have but don’t hear talked about enough away from the coffee shop or the bar. So we’re bringing conversations like that onto the show, even talking about the stuff outside our businesses which of course influence us in our work. These conversations will help you feel seen – but also help you think and execute differently. Because what got you here won’t get you to the next level. I’m Shawn Shepheard. business, business owners, family-owned business owners, Shawn Shepheard shawndshepheard@gmail.com No No You Are a Hero as a Team: Casey Van Sant on Why Winning Alone Isn't Winning 28 28 You Are a Hero as a Team: Casey Van Sant on Why Winning Alone Isn't Winning full 8acbe20d-a3b4-4daa-a328-7053f61031f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f85c7d1 Casey Van Sant has built his career on taking leaps of faith, from competitive shotgun shooting to running preconstruction at a third-generation family business.

In this episode, he gets honest about the trap of trying to do it all yourself, why admitting you need help is actually a power move, and how Hutcherson Construction went from $8M to nearly $30M without losing what made them great.

If you've ever felt like you had to prove yourself by doing everything alone, this one's for you.

]]> Casey Van Sant has built his career on taking leaps of faith, from competitive shotgun shooting to running preconstruction at a third-generation family business.

In this episode, he gets honest about the trap of trying to do it all yourself, why admitting you need help is actually a power move, and how Hutcherson Construction went from $8M to nearly $30M without losing what made them great.

If you've ever felt like you had to prove yourself by doing everything alone, this one's for you.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 08:19:03 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 2234 Casey Van Sant has built his career on taking leaps of faith, from competitive shotgun shooting to running preconstruction at a third-generation family business.

In this episode, he gets honest about the trap of trying to do it all yourself, why admitting you need help is actually a power move, and how Hutcherson Construction went from $8M to nearly $30M without losing what made them great.

If you've ever felt like you had to prove yourself by doing everything alone, this one's for you.

]]> business, business owners, family-owned business owners, No Every Choice Has an Invoice: Daryl Avery Williams on Building a Marketing Agency With Grit and Zero Debt 27 27 Every Choice Has an Invoice: Daryl Avery Williams on Building a Marketing Agency With Grit and Zero Debt full 5eb21393-2d70-4ed0-b776-96311cc77717 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ee1580a Daryl Avery Williams bootstrapped every dollar, never rolled a credit card bill, and grew from zero to 18 team members without taking on a single loan. In this episode she shares what it really looks like to build a marketing agency from scratch in the construction and trades industry and the Busta Rhymes quote that changed how she makes every major decision. If you have ever felt like you were one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake this one is for you.

]]> Daryl Avery Williams bootstrapped every dollar, never rolled a credit card bill, and grew from zero to 18 team members without taking on a single loan. In this episode she shares what it really looks like to build a marketing agency from scratch in the construction and trades industry and the Busta Rhymes quote that changed how she makes every major decision. If you have ever felt like you were one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake this one is for you.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 2386 Daryl Avery Williams bootstrapped every dollar, never rolled a credit card bill, and grew from zero to 18 team members without taking on a single loan. In this episode she shares what it really looks like to build a marketing agency from scratch in the construction and trades industry and the Busta Rhymes quote that changed how she makes every major decision. If you have ever felt like you were one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake this one is for you.

]]> business, business owners, family-owned business owners, No Stop Stepping in Stupid - Audiobook 26 26 Stop Stepping in Stupid - Audiobook full c4784773-a3fe-43fb-998f-62d530bf825b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5909f51d You've built a successful business but now you're stuck. The days are getting longer, not shorter. You're working harder but seeing fewer results.

Most business advice isn't designed for family-owned businesses like yours.

Performance coach Shawn Shepheard shares lessons from twenty-six years of working with business owners across North America. Through real stories and proven frameworks, you'll discover:

  • Why working harder isn't working anymore
  • How to eliminate low-value activities that drain your energy
  • The three things all peak performers do differently
  • A simple system for making better decisions under pressure
  • How to build momentum that creates sustainable growth

This isn't theory-it's transformation. Because you can't afford to keep stepping in stupid.

]]> You've built a successful business but now you're stuck. The days are getting longer, not shorter. You're working harder but seeing fewer results.

Most business advice isn't designed for family-owned businesses like yours.

Performance coach Shawn Shepheard shares lessons from twenty-six years of working with business owners across North America. Through real stories and proven frameworks, you'll discover:

  • Why working harder isn't working anymore
  • How to eliminate low-value activities that drain your energy
  • The three things all peak performers do differently
  • A simple system for making better decisions under pressure
  • How to build momentum that creates sustainable growth

This isn't theory-it's transformation. Because you can't afford to keep stepping in stupid.

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:44:26 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 4490 You've built a successful business but now you're stuck. The days are getting longer, not shorter. You're working harder but seeing fewer results.

Most business advice isn't designed for family-owned businesses like yours.

Performance coach Shawn Shepheard shares lessons from twenty-six years of working with business owners across North America. Through real stories and proven frameworks, you'll discover:

  • Why working harder isn't working anymore
  • How to eliminate low-value activities that drain your energy
  • The three things all peak performers do differently
  • A simple system for making better decisions under pressure
  • How to build momentum that creates sustainable growth

This isn't theory-it's transformation. Because you can't afford to keep stepping in stupid.

]]> business, business owners, family-owned business owners, No Reid Hutcherson: Integrity Over Profit in a Third-Generation Construction Company 25 25 Reid Hutcherson: Integrity Over Profit in a Third-Generation Construction Company full 7da69528-2284-4cc5-be8c-3bc14481d7b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/035807ca What happens when you put integrity over profit? Reid Hutcherson of Hutcherson Construction explains how his grandfather's values still guide the company today, why they treat subcontractors as partners (not vendors), and how being fair to everyone—even when it costs more—has built a 45-year reputation that keeps clients coming back.

https://www.hutchersonconstruction.com/

]]> What happens when you put integrity over profit? Reid Hutcherson of Hutcherson Construction explains how his grandfather's values still guide the company today, why they treat subcontractors as partners (not vendors), and how being fair to everyone—even when it costs more—has built a 45-year reputation that keeps clients coming back.

https://www.hutchersonconstruction.com/

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:40:04 -0500 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1426 What happens when you put integrity over profit? Reid Hutcherson of Hutcherson Construction explains how his grandfather's values still guide the company today, why they treat subcontractors as partners (not vendors), and how being fair to everyone—even when it costs more—has built a 45-year reputation that keeps clients coming back.

https://www.hutchersonconstruction.com/

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business, construction, construction business, business coach, coaching, struggles, podcast No That's So High School with Dr. Julie Gowthorpe: Dealing with Disruptive Personalities at Work 24 24 That's So High School with Dr. Julie Gowthorpe: Dealing with Disruptive Personalities at Work full 4493b2bc-3095-4dab-a1e6-a120d8d8f9c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba3e5f2b Is there one person in your company that everyone knows their name - including your family at home? Dr. Julie Gowthorpe joins Shawn to discuss the real cost of tolerating disruptive personalities and why avoiding these challenging conversations is costing you more than you think. Learn the practical tools to address toxic behavior before it destroys your team culture.

]]> Is there one person in your company that everyone knows their name - including your family at home? Dr. Julie Gowthorpe joins Shawn to discuss the real cost of tolerating disruptive personalities and why avoiding these challenging conversations is costing you more than you think. Learn the practical tools to address toxic behavior before it destroys your team culture.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:46:33 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1752 Is there one person in your company that everyone knows their name - including your family at home? Dr. Julie Gowthorpe joins Shawn to discuss the real cost of tolerating disruptive personalities and why avoiding these challenging conversations is costing you more than you think. Learn the practical tools to address toxic behavior before it destroys your team culture.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business, workplace, workplace drama, business coach, coaching, podcast, psychology, No Stop Stepping in Stupid: Suvi Gets the Inside Story on Shawn's Game-Changing Pocketbook 23 23 Stop Stepping in Stupid: Suvi Gets the Inside Story on Shawn's Game-Changing Pocketbook full c5131013-6664-4755-8d30-80644530414b https://share.transistor.fm/s/118fdf00 Video producer Suvi Siu sits down with Shawn Shepheard to get the real story behind his new book "Stop Stepping in Stupid." Shawn reveals why he made it small enough to literally fit in your jeans and shares stories of family business owners who transformed their lives using these strategies. This interview covers everything from the "beer test" for coaches to why doing less actually grows your business more.

Suvimedia.com

]]> Video producer Suvi Siu sits down with Shawn Shepheard to get the real story behind his new book "Stop Stepping in Stupid." Shawn reveals why he made it small enough to literally fit in your jeans and shares stories of family business owners who transformed their lives using these strategies. This interview covers everything from the "beer test" for coaches to why doing less actually grows your business more.

Suvimedia.com

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:41:07 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1536 Video producer Suvi Siu sits down with Shawn Shepheard to get the real story behind his new book "Stop Stepping in Stupid." Shawn reveals why he made it small enough to literally fit in your jeans and shares stories of family business owners who transformed their lives using these strategies. This interview covers everything from the "beer test" for coaches to why doing less actually grows your business more.

Suvimedia.com

]]> stop stepping in stupid, book, book launch, interview No Meaningful Partnerships in Business with Charlie Durham 22 22 Meaningful Partnerships in Business with Charlie Durham full c904f69c-28c5-4077-88a8-e33faf715b21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/739a11d1 Charlie Durham from McSweeney Painting shares how he transformed from a paint salesman to a business leader by embracing the power of genuine partnerships. In this conversation, Charlie reveals why he calls clients "partners" instead of customers and how building meaningful relationships has become the foundation of their business success.

🔗 Linkedin
🔗 mcsweeneycommercial.com

]]> Charlie Durham from McSweeney Painting shares how he transformed from a paint salesman to a business leader by embracing the power of genuine partnerships. In this conversation, Charlie reveals why he calls clients "partners" instead of customers and how building meaningful relationships has become the foundation of their business success.

🔗 Linkedin
🔗 mcsweeneycommercial.com

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:05:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 2062 Charlie Durham from McSweeney Painting shares how he transformed from a paint salesman to a business leader by embracing the power of genuine partnerships. In this conversation, Charlie reveals why he calls clients "partners" instead of customers and how building meaningful relationships has become the foundation of their business success.

🔗 Linkedin
🔗 mcsweeneycommercial.com

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business, business coach, coaching, struggles, podcast No Playing Full Out: How Lester McLean Built Two Dream Careers 20 20 Playing Full Out: How Lester McLean Built Two Dream Careers full 8ca40d2a-49b4-4240-97e4-e97a6f13122d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bed8c95c Meet Lester McLean, who spent 28 years at TSN while building a successful music career at night. Learn how this hockey-playing musician turned his Christmas cards into songs, his passion into performances, and his dreams into reality by having the courage to take action before feeling ready.

https://lestermclean.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lestermcleanmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/@lomclean
https://www.facebook.com/lester.mclean.33

]]> Meet Lester McLean, who spent 28 years at TSN while building a successful music career at night. Learn how this hockey-playing musician turned his Christmas cards into songs, his passion into performances, and his dreams into reality by having the courage to take action before feeling ready.

https://lestermclean.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lestermcleanmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/@lomclean
https://www.facebook.com/lester.mclean.33

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:50:00 -0500 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 2201 Meet Lester McLean, who spent 28 years at TSN while building a successful music career at night. Learn how this hockey-playing musician turned his Christmas cards into songs, his passion into performances, and his dreams into reality by having the courage to take action before feeling ready.

https://lestermclean.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lestermcleanmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/@lomclean
https://www.facebook.com/lester.mclean.33

]]> business, business owners, family-owned business owners, No Building Bridges: Jay Culbert on Community, Collaboration, and Career Paths 19 19 Building Bridges: Jay Culbert on Community, Collaboration, and Career Paths full 8d89acfa-af69-4fc5-a7c3-f5c11e346239 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05be238b In this enlightening episode of Stop Stepping in Stupid, Shawn dives deep with Jay Culbert, exploring his early influences, the pivotal career choices he made, and the birth of Facility Rockstars. Discover how Jay leverages community and collaboration to enhance the world of facility management.

https://www.kaloutas.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-culbert-2675998/

]]> In this enlightening episode of Stop Stepping in Stupid, Shawn dives deep with Jay Culbert, exploring his early influences, the pivotal career choices he made, and the birth of Facility Rockstars. Discover how Jay leverages community and collaboration to enhance the world of facility management.

https://www.kaloutas.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-culbert-2675998/

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:50:00 -0500 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1852 In this enlightening episode of Stop Stepping in Stupid, Shawn dives deep with Jay Culbert, exploring his early influences, the pivotal career choices he made, and the birth of Facility Rockstars. Discover how Jay leverages community and collaboration to enhance the world of facility management.

https://www.kaloutas.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-culbert-2675998/

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business, business coach, coaching, struggles, podcast No From Loafers to Leadership: Dan D'Ambrosio’s Journey at Cassidy Paving 18 18 From Loafers to Leadership: Dan D'Ambrosio’s Journey at Cassidy Paving full d34e0062-0917-475e-af5e-40b54e3eee7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a5906fc In this revealing episode, Dan D'Ambrosio shares his unexpected journey into the paving industry and the lessons learned from taking on projects that tested the limits of Cassidy Paving’s expertise. Learn how they refined their project selection to enhance profitability and client satisfaction.

]]> In this revealing episode, Dan D'Ambrosio shares his unexpected journey into the paving industry and the lessons learned from taking on projects that tested the limits of Cassidy Paving’s expertise. Learn how they refined their project selection to enhance profitability and client satisfaction.

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:50:00 -0500 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1835 In this revealing episode, Dan D'Ambrosio shares his unexpected journey into the paving industry and the lessons learned from taking on projects that tested the limits of Cassidy Paving’s expertise. Learn how they refined their project selection to enhance profitability and client satisfaction.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business, business coach, coaching, struggles, Paving No The Path Less Taken: Lessons from Restauranteur and Author Nicole Ponseca 17 17 The Path Less Taken: Lessons from Restauranteur and Author Nicole Ponseca full 7d3c674e-2bf0-4124-a134-1d8d450aa990 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d89b5442 Nicole Ponseca left San Diego for New York with just $75 and no set plan. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey, from working odd jobs to launching two groundbreaking Filipino restaurants, all while redefining what it means to bet on yourself in the face of the unknown.

]]> Nicole Ponseca left San Diego for New York with just $75 and no set plan. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey, from working odd jobs to launching two groundbreaking Filipino restaurants, all while redefining what it means to bet on yourself in the face of the unknown.

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:50:00 -0500 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 2448 Nicole Ponseca left San Diego for New York with just $75 and no set plan. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey, from working odd jobs to launching two groundbreaking Filipino restaurants, all while redefining what it means to bet on yourself in the face of the unknown.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business, business coach, coaching, struggles, businesswomen, Filipino, Restauranteur, Author No Embracing the Challenges: How Jillian Burns Turned Adversity into a New Business 16 16 Embracing the Challenges: How Jillian Burns Turned Adversity into a New Business full c2410c0d-f89f-452f-bef0-72e233ad2c6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/34dcf2da Jillian Burns shares her inspiring journey of overcoming financial betrayal, rebuilding her business, and launching Influential Encounters—a community for women in male-dominated industries. Hear how she turned adversity into an opportunity for growth and empowerment.

]]> Jillian Burns shares her inspiring journey of overcoming financial betrayal, rebuilding her business, and launching Influential Encounters—a community for women in male-dominated industries. Hear how she turned adversity into an opportunity for growth and empowerment.

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:50:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1349 Jillian Burns shares her inspiring journey of overcoming financial betrayal, rebuilding her business, and launching Influential Encounters—a community for women in male-dominated industries. Hear how she turned adversity into an opportunity for growth and empowerment.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals, women empowerment, struggles, businesswomen No Unlocking Growth: 6 Strategies from Shawn's New Book "Stop Stepping in Stupid" 15 15 Unlocking Growth: 6 Strategies from Shawn's New Book "Stop Stepping in Stupid" full a44fcc72-eda8-49fb-9976-26b789e86e69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcb04aa9 Get an exclusive look into Shawn Shepheard's upcoming book, Stop Stepping in Stupid. In this episode, Shawn shares six powerful strategies to start doing that will help you grow your business and reclaim your time.

shawnshepheard.com

]]> Get an exclusive look into Shawn Shepheard's upcoming book, Stop Stepping in Stupid. In this episode, Shawn shares six powerful strategies to start doing that will help you grow your business and reclaim your time.

shawnshepheard.com

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:50:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1026 Get an exclusive look into Shawn Shepheard's upcoming book, Stop Stepping in Stupid. In this episode, Shawn shares six powerful strategies to start doing that will help you grow your business and reclaim your time.

shawnshepheard.com

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, book, upcoming book, business stories, business coach, coaching No Stop Stepping in Stupid: 5 Must-Read Chapters from Shawn's New Book 14 14 Stop Stepping in Stupid: 5 Must-Read Chapters from Shawn's New Book full c20646cd-6194-4ca6-8845-c78dc51000a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2cd3747 In this special episode, Shawn gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book Stop Stepping in Stupid, sharing five key things you should stop doing immediately to grow your business. Learn how these lessons can take your business to the next level.

]]> In this special episode, Shawn gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book Stop Stepping in Stupid, sharing five key things you should stop doing immediately to grow your business. Learn how these lessons can take your business to the next level.

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:50:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 814 In this special episode, Shawn gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book Stop Stepping in Stupid, sharing five key things you should stop doing immediately to grow your business. Learn how these lessons can take your business to the next level.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, book, upcoming book, business stories, business coach, coaching No The Power of Values in Business: A Conversation with Glenn Keeping 13 13 The Power of Values in Business: A Conversation with Glenn Keeping full c8de8cac-2b55-48ef-ae26-2a9c0fc4e7c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd2a4d7a In this episode, Shawn sits down with Glenn Keeping, a seasoned pharmacist turned leadership coach. They discuss the importance of aligning your work with your values, overcoming burnout, and the transformative power of coaching for professionals feeling stuck in their careers.

]]> In this episode, Shawn sits down with Glenn Keeping, a seasoned pharmacist turned leadership coach. They discuss the importance of aligning your work with your values, overcoming burnout, and the transformative power of coaching for professionals feeling stuck in their careers.

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:50:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1476 In this episode, Shawn sits down with Glenn Keeping, a seasoned pharmacist turned leadership coach. They discuss the importance of aligning your work with your values, overcoming burnout, and the transformative power of coaching for professionals feeling stuck in their careers.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals, nhl referee, No Keeping Cool Under Pressure: Greg Kimmerly’s Referee Lessons for Business Leaders 12 12 Keeping Cool Under Pressure: Greg Kimmerly’s Referee Lessons for Business Leaders full 90945f63-68dd-4b51-bb9a-d7517e7a0638 https://share.transistor.fm/s/689388d3 What does it take to thrive when every move is under the microscope? Former NHL referee Greg Kimmerly shares his experiences from the ice and how they translate into coaching small business leaders today.

]]> What does it take to thrive when every move is under the microscope? Former NHL referee Greg Kimmerly shares his experiences from the ice and how they translate into coaching small business leaders today.

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:50:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 2010 What does it take to thrive when every move is under the microscope? Former NHL referee Greg Kimmerly shares his experiences from the ice and how they translate into coaching small business leaders today.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals, nhl referee, No Three-Day Weekends: Balancing Entrepreneurship and Life with Maryann Croce 11 11 Three-Day Weekends: Balancing Entrepreneurship and Life with Maryann Croce full bd8d2b60-e33e-46fb-bddf-362c658a1278 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ff35343 Join Shawn as he dives into a heartfelt conversation with Maryann Croce, a seasoned entrepreneur in the automotive industry. They explore her journey from childhood influences to founding a successful family business, offering insights into overcoming challenges and finding balance in work and life.

Website: SmallBizVantage.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryanncroce/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmallBizVantage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbizvantage/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@smallbizvantage7426

]]> Join Shawn as he dives into a heartfelt conversation with Maryann Croce, a seasoned entrepreneur in the automotive industry. They explore her journey from childhood influences to founding a successful family business, offering insights into overcoming challenges and finding balance in work and life.

Website: SmallBizVantage.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryanncroce/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmallBizVantage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbizvantage/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@smallbizvantage7426

]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:50:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1723 Join Shawn as he dives into a heartfelt conversation with Maryann Croce, a seasoned entrepreneur in the automotive industry. They explore her journey from childhood influences to founding a successful family business, offering insights into overcoming challenges and finding balance in work and life.

Website: SmallBizVantage.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryanncroce/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmallBizVantage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbizvantage/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@smallbizvantage7426

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals No The Walk-On Mindset: Lessons from UConn Basketball to Business Success with Vaughn Butler 10 10 The Walk-On Mindset: Lessons from UConn Basketball to Business Success with Vaughn Butler full 8b162a88-562c-4df9-b9dc-90f73bd49ae5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54e24f8f Vaughn Butler, Founder of Scholar Painting LLC, shares his journey from a small Connecticut town to running a multi-state restoration company. Discover how his UConn basketball walk-on experience shaped his business philosophy and approach to challenges.

]]> Vaughn Butler, Founder of Scholar Painting LLC, shares his journey from a small Connecticut town to running a multi-state restoration company. Discover how his UConn basketball walk-on experience shaped his business philosophy and approach to challenges.

]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:50:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1507 Vaughn Butler, Founder of Scholar Painting LLC, shares his journey from a small Connecticut town to running a multi-state restoration company. Discover how his UConn basketball walk-on experience shaped his business philosophy and approach to challenges.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals, vaughn butler, basketball No From Humble Beginnings to 500% Growth with Patrick Coburn Jr. 9 9 From Humble Beginnings to 500% Growth with Patrick Coburn Jr. full 315174f1-8885-4739-a937-e31f58955064 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1317d1fa Join us as Patrick Coburn Jr. shares his journey from a working-class upbringing to leading a thriving family business. Patrick discusses the importance of communication, making tough decisions, and the value of focusing on personal and professional growth.

amconcorp.com

]]> Join us as Patrick Coburn Jr. shares his journey from a working-class upbringing to leading a thriving family business. Patrick discusses the importance of communication, making tough decisions, and the value of focusing on personal and professional growth.

amconcorp.com

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:50:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1824 Join us as Patrick Coburn Jr. shares his journey from a working-class upbringing to leading a thriving family business. Patrick discusses the importance of communication, making tough decisions, and the value of focusing on personal and professional growth.

amconcorp.com

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals No From Sports to Business: Path to Effective Leadership with Mark Bloodworth 8 8 From Sports to Business: Path to Effective Leadership with Mark Bloodworth full 4c962c33-6d25-4d46-a727-08bcf69af1be https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b04832a In this episode of "Stop Stepping in Stupid," Shawn interviews Mark Bloodworth, the mind behind Lifeblood Performance.

Mark shares his journey from sports to founding Lifeblood Performance, emphasizing the importance of asking more and telling less. Tune in to learn practical strategies for transforming teams and leading with authenticity.

]]> In this episode of "Stop Stepping in Stupid," Shawn interviews Mark Bloodworth, the mind behind Lifeblood Performance.

Mark shares his journey from sports to founding Lifeblood Performance, emphasizing the importance of asking more and telling less. Tune in to learn practical strategies for transforming teams and leading with authenticity.

]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1946 In this episode of "Stop Stepping in Stupid," Shawn interviews Mark Bloodworth, the mind behind Lifeblood Performance.

Mark shares his journey from sports to founding Lifeblood Performance, emphasizing the importance of asking more and telling less. Tune in to learn practical strategies for transforming teams and leading with authenticity.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals No Finding Opportunity in Unlikely Places with Sandy Weir 7 7 Finding Opportunity in Unlikely Places with Sandy Weir full 4e7a95a1-0290-4391-981a-e7c1d4585771 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d993d6c5 In this episode, Sandy Weir recounts how she used her MBA skills to start Smooth Wax Bar, despite knowing nothing about the beauty industry. This episode provides valuable lessons on resilience, trust, and continuous learning.

]]> In this episode, Sandy Weir recounts how she used her MBA skills to start Smooth Wax Bar, despite knowing nothing about the beauty industry. This episode provides valuable lessons on resilience, trust, and continuous learning.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1703 In this episode, Sandy Weir recounts how she used her MBA skills to start Smooth Wax Bar, despite knowing nothing about the beauty industry. This episode provides valuable lessons on resilience, trust, and continuous learning.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals No Building Blocks of Leadership: Lessons from the Construction Industry with Michael Maloney 6 6 Building Blocks of Leadership: Lessons from the Construction Industry with Michael Maloney full 083f31f7-5124-4c4a-9b61-4b976758b1f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/669a3809 In this episode, Shawn talks with Michael Maloney, Apprenticeship Director at Gould Construction Institute.


They discuss Michael's journey from working in various industries to his current role in training the next generation of construction professionals. 


Tune in for an engaging discussion on career paths, entrepreneurship, and the value of lifelong learning.


Website: www.gwgci.org

]]> In this episode, Shawn talks with Michael Maloney, Apprenticeship Director at Gould Construction Institute.


They discuss Michael's journey from working in various industries to his current role in training the next generation of construction professionals. 


Tune in for an engaging discussion on career paths, entrepreneurship, and the value of lifelong learning.


Website: www.gwgci.org

]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1510 In this episode, Shawn talks with Michael Maloney, Apprenticeship Director at Gould Construction Institute.


They discuss Michael's journey from working in various industries to his current role in training the next generation of construction professionals. 


Tune in for an engaging discussion on career paths, entrepreneurship, and the value of lifelong learning.


Website: www.gwgci.org

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals, construction No Always Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past - The Power of Life Long Learning with Shawn Shepheard 5 5 Always Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past - The Power of Life Long Learning with Shawn Shepheard full 389fccf2-bafe-468a-9472-cd25ddd50f12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/546ec943 In this episode, Shawn shares his journey of lifetime of learning and adapting. Find out what he considered to be the best business school for him and much more.

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]]> In this episode, Shawn shares his journey of lifetime of learning and adapting. Find out what he considered to be the best business school for him and much more.

shawnshepheard.com

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 836 In this episode, Shawn shares his journey of lifetime of learning and adapting. Find out what he considered to be the best business school for him and much more.

shawnshepheard.com

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals No Creating Lasting & Measurable Change with Joel Bennett 4 4 Creating Lasting & Measurable Change with Joel Bennett full 7cf21986-ab93-4fd8-86b7-19041193336e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5c9cb1d In this episode Shawn talks with Joel Bennett founder of Veel Hoeden Consulting in Pella, Iowa.

Joel has a long track record of working with blue-collar businesses to help them create lasting change that matters.

]]> In this episode Shawn talks with Joel Bennett founder of Veel Hoeden Consulting in Pella, Iowa.

Joel has a long track record of working with blue-collar businesses to help them create lasting change that matters.

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1527 In this episode Shawn talks with Joel Bennett founder of Veel Hoeden Consulting in Pella, Iowa.

Joel has a long track record of working with blue-collar businesses to help them create lasting change that matters.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals No From Delivering Newspapers On Rollerskates To Becoming A CEO with Kayla Nassar 3 3 From Delivering Newspapers On Rollerskates To Becoming A CEO with Kayla Nassar full 31bbfc79-9136-455e-9aef-98fba6f3c7b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2df4098d In this episode Shawn talks with the CEO of AmConCorp in Peabody MA. Kayla shares her story of working in the family business and some of the challenges her and her brother have faced along the way.

To learn more about Kayla please follow her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/kayla-nassar-71b460107) and visit the company site at www.amconcorp.com

]]> In this episode Shawn talks with the CEO of AmConCorp in Peabody MA. Kayla shares her story of working in the family business and some of the challenges her and her brother have faced along the way.

To learn more about Kayla please follow her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/kayla-nassar-71b460107) and visit the company site at www.amconcorp.com

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1601 In this episode Shawn talks with the CEO of AmConCorp in Peabody MA. Kayla shares her story of working in the family business and some of the challenges her and her brother have faced along the way.

To learn more about Kayla please follow her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/kayla-nassar-71b460107) and visit the company site at www.amconcorp.com

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals No Building Two Businesses That Create Memorable Moments with Michael Kaloutas 2 2 Building Two Businesses That Create Memorable Moments with Michael Kaloutas full fab088a4-46e5-4ed9-babe-89f509e4faf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f59679ba In this episode, Michael Kaloutas shares the one book that his brother gave him that changed his mindset and life.

Michael shares how he built two successful businesses, Seal A Deck and Rednose Holiday Lights, and the biggest challenges he has faced, and how he overcame them.

]]> In this episode, Michael Kaloutas shares the one book that his brother gave him that changed his mindset and life.

Michael shares how he built two successful businesses, Seal A Deck and Rednose Holiday Lights, and the biggest challenges he has faced, and how he overcame them.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1307 In this episode, Michael Kaloutas shares the one book that his brother gave him that changed his mindset and life.

Michael shares how he built two successful businesses, Seal A Deck and Rednose Holiday Lights, and the biggest challenges he has faced, and how he overcame them.

]]> Business owner, Family-owned business, business stories, business coach, coaching, business goals No From Cutting Lawns To Leading A Company With A 10 Year Streak Of Growth | Kevin Cassidy 1 1 From Cutting Lawns To Leading A Company With A 10 Year Streak Of Growth | Kevin Cassidy full 3ab14146-5f84-43e2-8430-cf7c24f98d40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc492f5b In this episode, Shawn talks with Kevin Cassidy the founder of Cassidy Paving in Haverhill, MA.

Kevin shares how he got into the paving business and his key learnings in creating a growing company.

linkedin.com/in/kevin-cassidy-7b83299b
cassidypaving.com

]]> In this episode, Shawn talks with Kevin Cassidy the founder of Cassidy Paving in Haverhill, MA.

Kevin shares how he got into the paving business and his key learnings in creating a growing company.

linkedin.com/in/kevin-cassidy-7b83299b
cassidypaving.com

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 1255 In this episode, Shawn talks with Kevin Cassidy the founder of Cassidy Paving in Haverhill, MA.

Kevin shares how he got into the paving business and his key learnings in creating a growing company.

linkedin.com/in/kevin-cassidy-7b83299b
cassidypaving.com

]]> business, family-owned business owner, business coach, No Stop Stepping in Stupid Trailer 1 1 Stop Stepping in Stupid Trailer trailer b0a92e2f-0ad1-44aa-a0d0-750ac724230b https://share.transistor.fm/s/52f6af41 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:19:20 -0500 Shawn Shepheard Shawn Shepheard 249 Business, Business owners, Family-owned business owners, success, coaching, goals No