Journey to Business Ownership - Freedom Friday Podcast

Would You Work for You? How to Build a Workplace People Want to Stay In

Would You Work for You? How to Build a Workplace People Want to Stay InWould you work for you? 🤔In this episode of Freedom Friday, I sit down with Dave Strange of Strange HR Consulting to tackle one of the most important questions every business owner needs to ask themselves — and most never do.Dave shares his unlikely journey from carrying $80,000 in cash through the Cincinnati airport to 23 years of HR across every industry imaginable — and how getting laid off in 2024 pushed him to finally launch the business he'd been dreaming about for a decade.Then we dive into the real stuff: why good people leave, what you're probably doing without realizing it, and the simple changes that can transform your culture overnight.🎯 What you'll learn:-Why inconsistency is silently killing your culture-How Dave cut turnover from 180% to 86% with two simple changes-What employees actually need more than a raise-Why growing your people — even if they leave — is your best move👉 Connect with Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davestrange/Website: https://www.strangehrc.comEmail: dave@strangehrc.comFacebook: Strange HR Consulting👉 Connect with Patrice: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricemiles/Free coaching: No cost, no catch — let's talk.Schedule a Discover Call: https://pmiles.esourcecoach.com/schedule-a-call/🎧 Find us on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts — search Journey to Business OwnershipDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share with a business owner who needs to hear this.Keep chasing purpose, not just a paycheck.Would You Work for You? How to Build a Workplace People Want to Stay In

From Healthcare to Home Inspections | A 23-Year Career Change

From Healthcare to Home Inspections | A 23-Year Career ChangeWhat does it take to walk away from a 23-year career… and start over?In this Freedom Friday episode of the Journey to Business Ownership podcast, Patrice Miles sits down with David Powell of Pillar to Post Home Inspectors to talk about his journey from healthcare administration to entrepreneurship.After more than two decades in the healthcare industry, David found himself burned out and ready for something different. But leaving behind a steady paycheck isn’t easy. In this conversation, he shares what led him to take the leap—and what it really looked like in those early days of building a business.In this episode, we cover:-Why David left a 23-year career in healthcare-How he chose franchising as his path into business ownership-The financial realities of starting a business (including the first 18–24 months)-The fears and emotions that come with leaving corporate-What freedom actually looks like as a business owner-How he’s now growing and scaling his businessIf you’ve ever wondered whether you could leave your career and build something of your own, this episode will give you a real, honest look at what that journey can look like.🔗 Connect with David Powell & Pillar to Post:🌐 https://davidpowell.pillartopost.com/📞 Office: 812-725-9221📱 Cell: 812-704-3540📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPowellPillarToPostHomeInspectors/🚀 Ready to Explore Business Ownership?If you're thinking about starting, buying, or investing in a business—but don’t know where to start—let’s connect.Patrice Miles is a Career Ownership Coach who provides free coaching, education, and guidance to help you explore your options with confidence.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricemiles/ 🌐 https://JourneyToBusinessOwnership.com👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to support more real stories from everyday entrepreneurs!From Healthcare to Home Inspections | A 23-Year Career Change

From Pastor to CEO: How Bill Reynolds Trusted God's Plan and Built Something Beautiful | Freedom Friday

From Pastor to CEO: How Bill Reynolds Trusted God's Plan and Built Something Beautiful | Freedom FridayWhat do you do when the door you thought was your destiny suddenly closes? For Bill Reynolds, founder of Element 502, losing his role as associate pastor wasn't the end — it was the beginning of something he never could have planned on his own.In this episode of Freedom Friday, Bill shares his incredible journey from church staff to running a thriving full-service digital marketing agency in Louisville, KY. We talk about the fear of leaving a steady paycheck, the weight of being responsible for your employees' families, and why faith was the only thing that gave him the courage to leap.Bill also drops some serious wisdom for anyone thinking about starting a business — including why you should NEVER ask your family if your idea is good, and the unforgettable $5.99 haircut story that explains everything about price vs. value in business.Connect with Bill Reynolds & Element 502:Website: https://www.element502.comFree Download (Price vs. Value Worksheet): https://www.599haircut.comSchedule 15 Minutes with Bill: https://www.599haircut.comPhone: 812-270-6060Connect with Patrice Miles:Website: https://journeytobusinessownership.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricemiles/Book a Free Discovery Call: https://pmiles.esourcecoach.com/schedule-a-call/My coaching is completely FREE — there is no reason not to explore what business ownership could look like for you.Find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts at Journey to Business Ownership. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a little encouragement today!Until next time — keep chasing purpose, not a paycheck. From Pastor to CEO: How Bill Reynolds Trusted God's Plan and Built Something Beautiful | Freedom Friday

He Helped Build Other Companies—Then Built His Own | Mark Douglas’ Journey

He Helped Build Other Companies—Then Built His Own | Mark Douglas’ JourneyOn this Freedom Friday episode of the Journey to Business Ownership podcast, Patrice Miles sits down with Mark Douglas, a former corporate America professional turned franchise owner with FocusCFO.Mark spent years helping build and grow other companies through commercial banking, healthcare, corporate development, and startup growth. After helping raise millions and scale a tech-enabled services company, he decided it was time to build something of his own.Now, as the Louisville franchise owner for FocusCFO, Mark helps small and mid-sized business owners gain financial clarity through fractional CFO services. In this episode, he shares what led him to franchise ownership, how he navigated fear and uncertainty, and why understanding your “why,” building a budget, and doing holistic due diligence are so important before taking the leap.If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to leave corporate America, invest in a franchise, and become your own boss, Mark’s story will inspire you to think differently about what freedom can look like.Connect with Mark Douglas and FocusCFO:Website: https://www.focuscfo.com/fractional-c... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFQzdmRnSnF3eHQ1V1hmcVJEU1VaYXpTNEVmd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNG5wWWNIeHVkdnlMRHhTYWE5MWFEVEtYLWlBRVJQSDdFd2w3aW15bDRWQ3BnNEJ3UGVsMy1xQ0dtdkpUMy1wWWJLZTByRjBaZmZrNmliRDV3QjV6a2ZpRFJJd0M2ZEYwbk5kX21iWG5tV3NqRFpzZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.focuscfo.com%2Ffractional-cfo-team%2Fmark-douglas&v=YnjvUO5CYRE]Free Financial Assessment: https://focuscfo.onedery.ai/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RCRnRUZUQ0WEdmU1dlVXlQQVpjSGVFeTlQZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWmtzSEVzcXFXbG4ySmRvLWwwbWhhbkZYNmpmSXJiaXQzR2dyTUZ1blhTQk1WWkoxUndjMEI5T0RDbmYxMGpRUHhOSjNQYzNlZGI3cFlwVUwxbVF2V29Vd29kYi1UVUdZNHBnekdIaVVYZ3NhOFNXOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffocuscfo.onedery.ai%2F&v=YnjvUO5CYRE]Email: m.douglas@focusfo.comPhone: 502-550-1582LinkedIn:   / mark-douglas-726b6142   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUVZNHlJWUtWdzBoMUw1d0liYWJZQ0E4b1FFQXxBQ3Jtc0ttY21Zd0FLS2R6aldyeU13MHFFVzVhNTNvV2NXVWFnZ0Q4dTVsenJZcUIzUUtvWmFrblR0WmEySWYyczUxRy1XT1BHdGlyeTR5dkd3b0QtYkZFdkpVUjl5ZHRpTG1GWmlMdDYzb0U5anlhSl9KTUZCNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmark-douglas-726b6142%2F&v=YnjvUO5CYRE]Connect with Patrice Miles:Website: https://www.JourneyToBusinessOwnershi... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHBfNHhQekdtTkgzY1NRNXdzdXRnNjFJeDNTZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttQnNPM0dVQ1VQektSLUxJWkxNbHJSWG9TVDFsU24xY1Myalp1TUFWMmxVTDlDVjBod0JzOTgzVDZlMzVjQkd2bXVqdHNfaFdkRXBlN0pFSnhRQjlXSC1pU2g3aTY1bjBla1BlaUl6ZzQwODcxc0tSWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.JourneyToBusinessOwnership.com%2F&v=YnjvUO5CYRE]LinkedIn:   / patricemiles   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJ0MWhhUE4zT2pUT19fZXBXcV82V3RMdkx2UXxBQ3Jtc0tuN01lcUxGRVotUFQ0RnBmNGpOQnU3QmFPZGlZdmhZRXZKYklmVVlTS2thYi1VSWhiN0FSZkxuMUs2MzF3clRieVdUUHdfRlBmeEJPSUdMRExxX0tCTU9LT3RFRWl1MWZnSnRlSGZtSmtySDNMSDBWdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fpatricemiles%2F&v=YnjvUO5CYRE]Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to chase purpose, not just a paycheck.He Helped Build Other Companies—Then Built His Own | Mark Douglas’ Journey

From Medical Biller to Multi-Business Owner | Kim Rankin’s Entrepreneur Journey

From Medical Biller to Multi-Business Owner | Kim Rankin’s Entrepreneur JourneyWhat happens when you realize you were never meant to sit behind a computer all day?In this episode of Freedom Friday on the Journey to Business Ownership Podcast, I sit down with Kim Rankin, broker owner of Rankin-Luxe Realty Group and co-owner of Luxe Cart Co., to talk about her incredible journey from medical biller to multi-business owner.Kim shares how she went from helping people with disabilities and working long hours at a desk job she hated to building a successful boutique real estate brokerage serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana. She also shares how a simple client appreciation idea unexpectedly turned into her second business — Luxe Cart Co., a mobile bar and event rental company.In this episode, we discuss:✨ Leaving the security of a steady paycheck✨ Overcoming the fear of entrepreneurship✨ Building a boutique real estate brokerage from scratch✨ Why relationships and client experience matter✨ Accidentally starting a second business✨ The importance of mentorship, networking, and support systems✨ What it really takes to become your own bossKim’s story is proof that sometimes the career path you never planned becomes the life you were meant to build.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Connect with Kim Rankin:🏡 Brokerage Website[Rankin-Luxe Realty Group](https://www.rankinluxerealtygroup.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)🍾 Luxe Cart Co Website[Luxe Cart Co.](https://www.theluxecartco.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)📘 Luxe Cart Co Facebook[Luxe Cart Co Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575270550725&utm_source=chatgpt.com)💼 Kim Rankin LinkedIn[Kim Rankin on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-rankin-0b533857/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)📱 Kim Rankin Facebook[Kim Rankin Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kim.whitehouse1?utm_source=chatgpt.com)📍Serving Louisville, Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and surrounding areas.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Connect with Patrice Miles:🌐 Website[Journey to Business Ownership](https://journeytobusinessownership.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)💼 LinkedIn[Patrice Miles on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-miles-career-ownership-coach/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)🎙️ Subscribe for more inspiring stories from everyday people who took the leap from employee to entrepreneur.#Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwner #WomenInBusiness #RealEstate #SmallBusiness #FreedomFriday #JourneyToBusinessOwnership #LouisvilleKY #EntrepreneurJourney #Podcast #MobileBarBusiness #RealEstateBrokerFrom Medical Biller to Multi-Business Owner | Kim Rankin’s Entrepreneur Journey