The Smarter Wealthier Podcast

Podcast Update

Quick update: the podcast is moving from weekly to monthly episodes. This shift allows for more focused topics, consistent length, and more guest conversations, all aimed at delivering stronger, more practical value.

Episode 39: How to get promoted (Part 2)

In this episode of the Smarter Wealthier Podcast, Spencer Dillinger and Gabe Rogers explain that getting promoted isn’t just about doing your job well, it’s about developing others and shifting from a “me” mindset to a “we” mindset. They break down how true leaders create value by replacing themselves, avoiding detractor behavior, and becoming multipliers who elevate the performance of everyone around them.

Episode 38: Own Your Growth: The Discipline of Constant, Never-Ending Improvement

In this episode of The Smarter Wealthier Podcast, Spencer Dillinger and Gabe Rogers break down what it actually means to pursue constant, never-ending improvement, and why it ultimately comes down to personal ownership. Drawing from real-world experience in the trades, sales, and leadership, they explore the difference between knowing and doing, the role of discipline versus curiosity, and how small, consistent actions compound into long-term success. From practical examples like learning refrigeration systems to broader concepts like balancing life’s “wheel” of growth, this conversation challenges listeners to stop outsourcing their development and start taking responsibility for their next move.

Episode 37: 24 Years Old, $10M+ in Revenue: Building Without a Degree (ft: Josh Hudepohl)

In this episode of the Smarter Wealthier Podcast, Spencer and Gabe sit down with 24-year-old entrepreneur Josh Hudepohl, founder of Hudepohl Landscape & Design and Summerside Pools. Starting with just a mower and knocking doors in high school, Josh scaled his business to multi-million-dollar revenue by focusing on consistency, relentless growth, and trusting his instincts.

Episode 36: What happens when the career you were born into… isn’t the one you’re meant for? (ft. Josh Zolin) *EXPLICIT*

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment (WCE), who walked away from a lifelong path in the stunt industry to build a multi-million dollar service business in the trades. Josh shares how he made the transition, what it really took to grow the company, and the mindset shifts that drove their success from hiring the right people to building a culture centered around communication and ownership.