In this TrustBuilt Podcast episode, Beth Tellez and Stacey Bankston share how they built Creative Counseling Center into a thriving, trauma-informed business rooted in trust, autonomy, and clarity.

Discover how Courtney Smith built a thriving indie bookstore by leading with passion, community, and trust. In this TrustBuilt Podcast episode, Alan Bennett unpacks lessons every business owner can apply to build a more self-sustaining company.

Plainview Beef founder Gabe Orr built a vertically integrated beef brand on trust, tech, and transparency. Discover the business lessons every founder should take from his journey.

Alan Bennett talks with Cameron Clark about starting and growing a real estate business without a formal plan—a grounded conversation on ownership, growth, and learning as you go.

Feeling stuck despite your hard work? In this TrustBuilt Podcast episode, discover why clarity—not more tactics—is the key to unlocking growth. Join us as Brad Alexander shares how diagnosing the real problem can transform your business, your team, and your results.

Feel like you’re holding your business back? Learn from Sarah’s story of how building a team and mastering delegation helped her rediscover her passion and begin sustainable growth. This blog offers actionable steps to help you do the same.

Entrepreneur Stan Zylowski shares how trust-driven leadership, clarity, and a people-first approach helped him scale Movista and build a sustainable legacy.

Learn how to break free from owner dependency and build a business that thrives without you. In this TrustBuilt Podcast episode, Alan Bennett and Russ share real-world strategies for reclaiming your time, building trust-driven teams, and boosting business value.

A thriving business is more than just sales and numbers— it’s built on values and people. The values of a business are the foundation of a scalable business system. Without it, teams lose sight of their goals and chaos takes over. 

If you think a thriving business is built on strategy alone, think again. Jason Robinson, co-founder of IntegraTech, believes that trust, relationships, and company culture are the real game changers.

If you've ever struggled to talk about your business without feeling like you’re “selling,” this episode is for you! In this episode of the TrustBuilt Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cari Kaufman, our convo is all about identity, clarity, and the kind of trust that starts on the inside.

Your business isn’t just a storefront or a service. It’s a way of thinking. If you approach problems with creativity, resilience, and a willingness to adapt, you’re already on the right path. If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to start your own business, you need to hear Bea Apple’s story.

If you want to build a business that lasts, you’ve got to be willing to evolve. John shares why iteration—not reinvention—is the key to long-term success and how small, smart adjustments can keep your business thriving.

Here’s the kicker: going all-in on one extreme—rigid structure or complete flexibility—will leave you spinning your wheels.

After decades of building businesses (and helping other owners get out of their own way), I’ve learned this the hard way…

Time. It’s the one thing every business owner swears they need more of—and the one thing they can’t seem to get back. If that sounds familiar, you’ll want to hear Amy Pierce’s story. On the latest episode of The TrustBuilt Podcast, Amy, founder of Bank Strategic Solutions, shared her journey from a demanding corporate banking career to building a business on her own terms.

If you've been in business long enough, you've probably had that moment—the one where you realize the way you're working isn’t sustainable. Maybe you’re stretched too thin, maybe the market’s shifting beneath your feet, or maybe you’re just tired of feeling like an employee in your own company.

On the latest episode of The TrustBuilt Podcast, I sat down with Brett Goode, former professional football player turned entrepreneur, to talk about what the transition from the field to the boardroom taught him about discipline, resilience, and time management.

When you first started your business, you probably had big dreams—flexibility, financial freedom, and the chance to do what you love every day. But for many business owners, those dreams start to feel like a trap.

When it comes to entrepreneurship, Scott Bowen’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.His story offers a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and self-discipline.

Micromanagement is a silent business killer. If you want true growth, you have to let go. Letting go doesn’t mean losing control—it means building a business that thrives without you.