Small Business Strong

Episode 27: He Started His Company for $500 | Dale Witheril | Dale's Quails Acres

Dale started with just $500 and a willingness to work—and what began as a business building and selling quail cages and supplies has grown into something much bigger. In

Episode 26: Starting an Outdoor Podcast Through Building Relationships | Johnathan McCormick | Red Beard Outdoors

Johnathan of Red Beard Outdoors joins Small Business Strong to talk about what it really takes to build an outdoor podcast and media brand. Jonathan shares why relations

Episode 25: Turning a Duck Hunting Problem Into a Business | Todd Ezzi | Rixey Outdoors

How do you launch a product in the hunting industry? Todd Ezzi saw a need for a dog stand that was lightweight, strong, and practical—so he went into his garage and buil

Episode 24: They Started A Deer Feed Company In Their Garage | Marlon (Catfish) & Willa Glover | MTX

How do you start a successful deer feed company? In this episode of Small Business Strong, I sit down with Marlon (Catfish) and Willa Glover, founders of MTX, to talk ab

Episode 23: From Buying a Fish Farm to Becoming an Industry Leader | Mike Freeze | Keo Fish Farms

How do you start a successful fish farm? In Episode 23 of Small Business Strong, I sit down with Mike Freeze, owner of Keo Fish Farms, to hear the story of how he purcha

Episode 22: From Addiction to Building a Premium Boat Company | Louis Perrero | South Dade Skiffs

How do you start a boat building company? In this episode of Small Business Strong, I sit down with Louis Perrero, founder of South Dade Skiffs, to hear the story behind

Episode 21: Building a Business Without Losing Your Identity | Joey D'Amico | Tekton Game Calls

How do you start a duck call company? In this episode of Small Business Strong, I sit down with Joey D’Amico, founder of Tekton Game Calls, to discuss faith, entrepreneu

Episode 20: MAG Feeders | James Reed | “Keep A Diggin"

How do you start a deer feeder company? In this episode of Small Business Strong, I sit down with James Reed, founder of MAG Feeders, to talk about far more than deer fe

Episode 19: The Reality of Buying a Small Business: Freedom, Risk & Growth | Andrew Plagens

What does it really take to own a successful small business? In this episode of Small Business Strong, I sit down with Andrew Plagens, owner of Aluminum Alloys, to discu

Episode 18: The #1 Remodeling Mistake Homeowners Make (That Costs Thousands)

Should homeowners buy their own materials, or should the contractor handle it? In this episode of Small Business Strong, we break down when homeowners should buy fixture

Episode 17: Save Time & Money on Your Next DIY Paint Job

Before you start your next paint project, these 7 simple painting tips can save you time, money, and frustration — and help your walls look cleaner, smoother, and more pr

Episode 16: Top Homeowner Questions Answered: Cheap Home Upgrades, Finding Reliable Contractors & More

Got burning homeowner questions? In this Q&A episode of Small Business Strong, handyman and home improvement expert John Lane draws on years of field experience to answer

Episode 15: Why You Can’t Trust Google Reviews for Contractors | How Homeowners Get Scammed

Most homeowners assume a 4.9-star contractor with hundreds of reviews must be trustworthy. But in today’s world of fake review farms, review gating, and reputation manipu

Episode 14: Prepare Your Home for Summer NOW (Texas Homeowner Checklist)

May is your last chance. Every June, phones start blowing up with emergency calls that could’ve been prevented with a few simple steps in May. In this episode, I walk yo

Episode 13: How To Start Your Own Handyman Business for Under $1,000

Learn how to start a handyman business step-by-step—even with no experience—and how to realistically grow. In this episode of Small Business Strong, I break down exactly

Episode 12: Fence Repair vs Replacement: Don't Get Ripped Off

Not every fence needs to be replaced—but not every fence should be repaired either. In this episode, I break down how to tell the difference so you don’t waste money mak

Episode 11: Top 5 Things Homeowners Should Be Checking (Before It Costs You Thousands)

Homes require constant maintenance—but the real issue isn’t maintenance… it’s what gets ignored.In this episode of Small Business Strong, I break down the top 5 things I

Episode 10: Why Most Homeowners Get Ripped Off by Contractors and Handymen (6 Costly Mistakes)

In Episode 10, I break down the real reasons why so many homeowners end up getting ripped off by contractors and handymen. It’s not always bad intentions—most of the tim

Episode 9: Why I'm Shifting This Podcast + What Running a Handyman Business Really Looks Like

In this episode, I talk about a shift in the direction of Small Business Strong. I’ll still be interviewing other business owners, but moving forward I’m going to spend

Episode 8: How I Built My Handyman Business (And Why I Started This Podcast)

In this episode of Small Business Strong, I'm in the interview chair to share my own story. I break down how I started my handyman business in 2021—right after getting l