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One Week Away Exposed the Biggest Problem in My Business

Is your business actually growing if you can’t step away from it?  In this episode, I’m getting real about the "Entrepreneurial Paradox": we build businesses for freedom, yet most of us struggle to truly disconnect and enjoy that freedom when it counts. I share the unfiltered story of a recent family trip to Disney that turned into a work nightmare, contrasted with how a subsequent trip to Mexico became a genuine turning point.  If you’re constantly checking Slack, drowning in emails, or feeling like the only person who can solve your business's problems, this is for you.  We break down how to stop creating self-imposed chaos, why entrepreneur burnout prevention isn’t a luxury but a requirement, and the tactical steps you need to take to finally master the art of stepping away. In this video, you'll learn: - The "Vacation Trap": How your own habits and lack of planning keep you tethered to work during your time off. - Delegation Secrets: How to stop being a "solopreneur" and start acting like a CEO by empowering your team. - Strategic Boundaries: Practical ways to set expectations with your team and clients so your vacation remains a vacation. - The Science of Recovery: Why taking time away is actually the fastest way to accelerate your work-life balance for entrepreneurs and long-term performance. If you are ready to reclaim your time, build a system that runs without you, and avoid the burnout cycle, this conversation is your roadmap. ✉️ CONTACT: Email  adam@buildauthority.co Website  adammcchesney.com Book a call: https://buildauthority.com/contact-us/ About me: I’m Adam McChesney: an entrepreneur and marketer who’s spent the last decade building and scaling service-based businesses. I’ve been on both sides of the table: running companies myself and helping other business owners grow through smarter, more disciplined marketing. I’m the founder of Builders of Authority, where I work with service businesses to improve visibility, strengthen their brand, and build marketing systems that actually perform over time. Everything I share comes from real experience, what I’ve tested, what’s worked, and what hasn’t. Today, I create content, speak, and have honest conversations about marketing, growth, and leadership, with one goal in mind: helping business owners stop relying on last-minute tactics and start building something sustainable. Built for the contractors the market keeps overlooking. #BuildersOfAuthority #ContractorMarketing #HomeServiceBusiness  #brandbuilding  #CEOlifestyle

Scaling Your Family Business: A Foundation for Growth with Mark Steiniger

Mark Steiniger, CFO and partner at Keil Excavating, discusses his transition from public accounting to leading his family's heavy civil contracting business. He provides insights into the complexities of inter-family business transitions, the strategic reasoning behind diversifying into commercial plumbing to derisk from earthwork volatility, and the importance of earning respect from long-term employees. T his episode serves as a practical guide for business owners considering succession planning and those looking to grow through acquisition rather than starting from scratch. 🔗 CONNECT WITH MARK:  Facebook  https://bit.ly/3QVtuCK Instagram  https://bit.ly/4vNnmeY LinkedIn  https://bit.ly/448xDGw Website  https://bit.ly/4xZZGFx

Building a Legacy: Kira Andersen’s $3M Mission Against Pancreatic Cancer

Kira Andersen’s life took a drastic turn when her husband, Kyle, was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer shortly after the birth of their third child. Refusing to accept a grim prognosis, Kira leveraged her background in medical and pharmaceutical sales to advocate for experimental treatments, securing "compassionate use" for a promising inhibitor.  This intervention, now known as the "Kyle Anderson Regimen," granted their family an extra year of life together and is now saving other stage four patients. Today, Kira honors his memory by hosting the "Yes We Can" podcast and continuing a relentless mission to raise the final $1 million of a $3 million goal for targeted research at Siteman Cancer Center. 🔗 CONNECT KIRA: DONATE: https://bit.ly/4oXPARL [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVozTkxCV1otd2paVUl6eEJYY1gyZWplYURKQXxBQ3Jtc0tubEk2cG1ESUNXOHJsQUNUZFBpT25ZaHE4Mzd5eXlzaU43WGlXakxHYk1rN1RhZGNNTUxBdHFKRnlpVEpUXzc0Z0w3REdVcFZsMkdfNzQyYkNnR0t1Mkk0b3JwSTEySVZpTmZkN1VVU3FiQktxUTV3NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F4oXPARL&v=POPHW-AVlfk] Facebook: https://bit.ly/4eTfwcj [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0JrR25HNUpGbGplZnRkRk52X0Y4NWdROU8xd3xBQ3Jtc0ttSnczVjVfWEFzWkdUaFJrZTNRblBqVkthS3F2clNPVk9WWE9kQS0xQ1ZtYUliN3JINDJvNFRoV05DTFNSQzZNSVd5RGhJRE92OW1QTDV0NEloTHJYcmJ1QW5BWUhxaWZUQkUwdGZTMmVnS2dwWFNEOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F4eTfwcj&v=POPHW-AVlfk] Instagram: https://bit.ly/4vJ7fPq [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGVEVlFnVHNmeVF1OVlwU3JpTFNQa0JvczgyQXxBQ3Jtc0ttY08zTk9nU0V3QWhITHRnV1dMWHludmJqLXpSNnVWc2RjekpMa2ZUS0V6UGY1WF90dFdMamlkSU1BYmJaVzZSbmtzYjEyNVUxb0RGU2N1X3F6VjZucmxKUU9xeFFJMnctSmNTRVlOU0tydjI2UnV4bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F4vJ7fPq&v=POPHW-AVlfk] LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4eZzT7T [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVZMzVxczl0YmNzYmlXME9vZjJMTkp6OW44d3xBQ3Jtc0ttREZHRktPWEFKeURVZXNMRGxSQ093SkxUbWx2MDRMdG9ScFRaczZSXzNFaXNMVURaSmdseHdpRTNWQnpTeENaWElSbXlZcUkxTHFhZWlHWjZGamtZcGptXzFUd2RhbG9wdmlrXzV0TVA3aG50TEpObw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F4eZzT7T&v=POPHW-AVlfk] Website: https://bit.ly/4xZRKnX [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNYM3pSNk83cDc5RUpBMmZDUXFmS1FBTFhlQXxBQ3Jtc0ttVnl4NWhncWhNZjdGZnBmOU5fcXZscmVaU3lTYjlxUFlyX29fNnByOFUzbHpqWDQ0QTNtWFY1YjhIandUT3ZjQzNjTUw2WFU4Y2U5aVdjQXRBMVczTlVadHJOMEFKdDNaTVNnSzBub2lRVGdfcFhZRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F4xZRKnX&v=POPHW-AVlfk] Youtube: https://bit.ly/4wlog22 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGZfZlMyTTBTT0U2ek91WEZNTXdVS2JmT1ZSUXxBQ3Jtc0ttaVlfNmRtcDJTbzV5QXpaZW1NT21EQzRLSjR2X1phaktrT0c1ZXNYc3JOR3ptSmZBY3dydXJTZzVENk04SWRPVVFwOGRKU2ZoSmFJdk93LWhVbWIyVzRVVHBuSTVDZUVVSkNPQ19Ud2lOMmpiazd5NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F4wlog22&v=POPHW-AVlfk]

From Army Ranger to 120 Houses: The Real Cost of Scaling Fast with Jimmy Vreeland

Jimmy Vreeland is a West Point graduate, former Army Ranger, and full time real estate investor with a portfolio built through discipline, private money, and some hard lessons learned the expensive way. In this episode Jimmy walks through his journey from buying his first houses while deployed overseas to scaling to 120 properties and hitting a wall that forced him to rethink everything. He covers the four pillars of real estate wealth, who the ideal investor profile actually looks like, and why personal transformation is always at the center of business growth. Whether you're just getting into real estate or already scaling and feeling the cracks, Jimmy's story will give you both perspective and a practical framework to keep moving forward. 🔗 Connect with Jimmy: https://ibuystl.com/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/4oNeRh6 Instagram: https://bit.ly/43ZX2SC LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4g19o4b

You're Not Starting Over. You're Starting From Experience

Ashley Burkeen is a serial entrepreneur with 12 years in general contracting, a regional Master Networks franchise, short-term rentals, a holistic skincare line, and a book to her name. In this episode she gets real about what it actually takes to build across multiple industries without losing yourself in the process. From networking and personal branding to failure, delegation, and self-awareness, Ashley brings a refreshingly honest perspective on entrepreneurship that goes way beyond hustle culture. If you're building something and feeling like you have to fit a mold that was never made for you, this one's worth your full attention. 🔗 Connect with Ashleah: Facebook: https://bit.ly/4uTYZuM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abauthentically/ Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyab