What does it really look like to start and grow a business when you’re still in your early 20s? On this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Randy sits down with Duane Ford III, founder of LineGuard Fence Company, to talk about building a service business from the ground up. Duane shares how he got...
John Boone built his landscaping company into a seven-figure business before eventually selling it and starting his next venture, BOSS — Boone One Stop Supply. John joins the Stay Broke Podcast to talk about what it really took to scale his landscaping company, including one of the biggest lessons entrepreneurs often overlook: systems, policies, and...
Professional magician Neal Chamberlain joins the Stay Broke Podcast to talk about discovering magic, overcoming challenges, building Rockstar Magic, making a living as an entertainer, pricing and booking shows, faith, entrepreneurship, and turning an unusual talent into a real business.
Josh Ridinger was the very first guest on the Stay Broke Podcast, so there was no better person to bring back for Episode 52 and close out our first full year. A lot has changed since that first conversation. Josh takes us deeper into how he got into the laundry business, the business model behind...
Emily Albers spent more than 20 years working inside healthcare before her experiences as both a healthcare professional and a patient began changing the way she viewed the system. In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Emily joins Randy to talk about her journey through nursing and healthcare leadership, the frustrations that led her...
Serge Falcoz-Vigne has spent decades in the restaurant industry, from the kitchens and restaurants of France to becoming the owner of Bodega Tapas, Wine & Rum in downtown Wake Forest, North Carolina. Serge sits down with Randy Kerr to share his journey from learning the culinary trade in France to operating restaurants, moving to the...
Big Nick Calo went from experimenting with moonshine recipes to winning Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners: Master Distiller with a peanut butter banana moonshine created during a $30 challenge. In this episode, Big Nick shares the story behind his winning recipe, his experience competing on television, and how the product eventually became an officially licensed Elvis Presley...
Kristy Knichel is the president, CEO and majority owner of Knichel Logistics, a family-founded transportation and logistics company. In this episode, Kristy shares how she developed her leadership skills at a young age, entered the logistics industry and helped grow the company alongside her father and siblings. She discusses the opportunities and difficulties that come...
Laney Leigh works at Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery while pursuing her goal of building Rust N Lens Photography. In this episode, Laney shares how she became interested in photography and began photographing families, graduations, birthdays, special events, and rodeos. She also discusses the challenges of gaining exposure, establishing prices, building confidence, and turning a...
On this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Randy sits down with Ryan Furman, CPA and founder of Furman CPA, PLLC. Ryan recently left the firm where he was a partner to launch his own CPA firm, and he also serves as the CPA for all of Randy’s businesses. The conversation covers tax planning, cash...
