
Trustbuilt insights
The #1 Way to Build Trust With Your Team—And Why It Matters More Than Ever
Former counselor turned CEO coach Ben Cashion reveals how to lead with empathy, clarity, and trust—so your team follows you, not just your strategy.
How to Determine What Your Business Is Worth (And Why It Matters Long Before You Exit)
Learn three simple ways to estimate your business’s value—plus how to boost it with the 8 drivers buyers care about most. Take the free Value Builder Score today.
Content Creation: You Don’t Need More Ingredients—You Need a Better Recipe (with Bryan Fittin)
Most business owners think they need more content. But what they really need is a better strategy for using what they already have. Bryan Fittin explains how.
8 Drivers That Determine Your Company’s Value (and How to Strengthen Each One)
Discover the 8 drivers that increase your company’s value—even if you’re years away from selling. Learn how to boost your score and build a business that runs without you.
The Lies We Believe About Hustle—and the Leaders They're Burning Out
“The Grind Isn’t the Goal”
Bryan Yates on Burnout, Clarity, and Leadership That Lasts
Transition Planning 101: Why You Need a Plan—Even if You’re Not Ready to Exit Yet
Learn why transition planning matters—long before you're ready to exit. Start building a business that runs without you and increases in value.
What Baseball Cards Taught Me About Sales (and Why Your Business Might Be in Trouble)
If your sales process lives in your head, your business can’t scale. Learn how to turn your sales system into a playbook that runs without you. Featuring Justin Gallo.
From Crisis Work to Culture Builders: How Two Therapists Created a Business That Heals
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.
Built on Passion and Compassion: What Every Business Owner Can Learn from Underbrush Books
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.
From Cattle to Clarity: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Founder of Plainview Beef
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.
Building a Business Without a Blueprint: My Conversation with Cameron Clark
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.
You Don’t Have a Sales Problem—You Have a Clarity Problem: Why Business Owners Get Stuck and What to Do About It
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.
Stop Doing It Yourself: Move Beyond the Solopreneur Struggle
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.
Leading with Trust and Purpose: Business Growth Lessons with Stan Zylowski
Entrepreneur Stan Zylowski shares how trust-driven leadership, clarity, and a people-first approach helped him scale Movista and build a sustainable legacy.
How to Break Free from Owner Dependency and Build a Business That Thrives Without You
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.
Five Reasons Why A Positive Work Environment Makes Your Business Grow
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.
Building a Business That Puts People First: Lessons from Jason Robinson
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.
Finding Your Voice in a Noisy World: Storytelling, Strategy, and the Heart of Great Marketing
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.
Building a Business with Vision, Creativity, and a Whole Lot of Grit: The Story of Bea Apple and Hillfolk
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.
Don’t Be a Blackberry: Why Iteration Keeps Your Business Alive
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.