Many people think OSHA is out to get you. When in fact, they’re there to protect your greatest asset, your employees, and make you a better business. We sat down with safety expert in the workplace, Gary Messec. Gary has spent his career in compliance and knows exactly what to look for from a business owner’s perspective and OSHA’s. Listen to his interview now to learn how to build an environment that’s going to be prosperous and safe for your team.

If you’re a contractor, you need to “CYA”... cover your ass. Our expert guest, Karalynn Cromeens, is the go-to attorney for helping contractors gain peace of mind and protection on their projects. Karalynn joins us to discuss what’s at risk when you’re working without a lien, what can happen when you file one incorrectly, and how to receive a lien and leverage up your work. Don’t realize the need for a lien when you’re having to pay up $100k because you didn’t have your bases covered. Listen to our interview with Karalynn to realize the need for a lien today.

Communication. We all speak to one another. However, only some of us communicate – addressing your employee, client, or co-worker with clear intentions, focus, and sincerity. When you lack communication skills, you open a door for misunderstanding in your business. On the flip side, when you thrive at communication, so will the areas of your life where it’s present. Listen to our interview with leadership expert, Chris Zervas, to elevate yourself and your business.

The two biggest risks that contractors and people in the real estate industry face are the risk of not getting paid, and the risk of getting sued. In this episode, we’re talking with Tulsa attorney Eric Daffern about common mistakes that contractors make and how putting systems in place (and we don’t just mean legal systems!) can save them time, money, and stress.

In this episode, we’re talking with Michael Barnett, the owner of Barnett Electrical, to learn how he went from working 90 hours a week making minimum wage to closing in on his goal of retiring by age 40.

In this episode, Sergio Garcia is sharing his transformation story. He began his business, Alpha Surfaces, as someone who was really passionate about his craft but, frankly, knew nothing about running a healthy business. See where he came from and how he’s taken charge of his business and his time to make mo’ money but without mo’ problems.

Have you been going through your entire life acting like a heathen?

Now that we have your attention, in today’s interview we’re talking about the unspoken rules of business with Protocol and Etiquette Consultant, Hilarie Blaney. Hilarie breaks down the do’s and don’ts of handshakes, networking, luncheons, and, of course, Zoom behavior. Listen now to understand why the little things, both inside and outside of the workplace, are still impactful today.

We all know building and maintaining a business takes a lot of hard work, but did you know it’s equally as difficult when selling your business? Selling your business is not a bad thing and could be the best decision for you and your company. This week we have business broker Hank Bockus with us to go over everything you need to know about working in a family business, dealing with burnout, knowing your strengths, and of course, selling your business. Listen now to learn more about Hank and find out if selling your business is the best decision for you!

When you hear the word “apprenticeship” you typically think of younger individuals in a blue-collared field, but that is not always the case. Nowadays, there are a lot of different apprenticeship programs and occupations where you are bound to find someone who suits your needs. Whether it be an extra helping hand for a period of time or more long-term, looking into adding an apprenticeship program to your team may be the secret tool you have been looking for! Tune in to our newest episode today and learn all about apprenticeship programs and how you can get started on your own!