Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee

From Selling Turtles to Transforming Cities: Quint Studer on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Creativity

What does it really take to build a lasting legacy? In this episode of the Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host sits down with entrepreneur, author, healthcare pioneer, and Pensacola visionary, Quint Studer, for a conversation packed with wisdom. Whether its on leadership, entrepreneurship, culture, faith, resilience, or community building, this conversation has it all. Quint shares: * How he went from selling turtles as a kid to building a $55M company * The mindset that helped transform Pensacola into one of America’s fastest-growing cities * Why “attraction over promotion” changed the way he builds businesses * Lessons on leadership, vulnerability, and creating cultures that last * The importance of mentorship, curiosity, and lifelong learning * How faith and recovery shaped his journey as an entrepreneur This episode is full of practical insights and timeless principles for anyone who wants to build something meaningful — in business, leadership, or life. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform!  https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm [https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm]

Elevating Others: Mentorship, Masterminds, and Building A Meaningful Legacy with David Trent

In this episode, our host Kyle McGee sits down with David Trent, entrepreneur, wealth management founder, author of Elevate Others, and CEO roundtable coach, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it truly takes to build something meaningful. David shares the mindset shifts that carried him through Y2K, the 2008 financial crisis, and COVID while growing his firm to over a billion dollars in assets under management. They dig into the power of mentorship (both from books and living mentors), how to attract and keep great people, and why peer groups like CEO roundtables unlock breakthroughs that no amount of solo grinding can. David also gets personal, reflecting on the family influences that shaped his belief in lifting others up, what legacy really means at 62, and why he's operating like he's only halfway through. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this one is packed with wisdom you can put to work immediately. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform!  https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm [https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm]

Building More Than Homes: Faith, Family & Craftsmanship with Klein Miller

In this episode of Legacy Builders with Kyle McGee, our host sits down with legendary Pensacola custom home builder Klein Miller for an unforgettable conversation about entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, faith, mentorship, and building a lasting legacy. Klein shares his incredible journey from selling concrete in Louisiana to becoming one of the Gulf Coast’s most respected luxury home builders. Along the way, he opens up about the risks he took, the painful projects that taught him hard lessons, the importance of surrounding yourself with great people, and why reputation is everything in business. This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, builders, leaders, and anyone striving to build something meaningful. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform!  https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm [https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm]

Fishing for Marlins: Scaling Capital the Smart Way with Brad Blazer

How do you raise over $2 billion in capital—and then turn around and teach entrepreneurs around the world to do the same?  In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, Kyle McGee sits down with Brad Blazer, former oil company CEO turned globally recognized capital raising expert who has raised more than $2 billion throughout his career  Brad shares his journey from walking away from architecture school to launching his own oil company at 23, navigating an industry collapse, and ultimately discovering that his true gift was raising capital and helping others unlock opportunity. This conversation dives deep into what actually moves the needle in capital raising—why trust is everything, why pitching too early kills deals, and how building relationships with the right intermediaries can completely change your growth trajectory. Brad breaks down the mindset shifts required to scale check sizes, attract high-net-worth investors, and build lasting partnerships that multiply your impact. If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or leader with big goals and an even bigger vision for legacy, this episode will challenge you to think bigger, move smarter, and build with purpose. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform!  https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm [https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm]

Building a Franchise Empire: Profit, People, and Progress Over Perfection with Brian Beers

From two struggling auto repair shops to a 35-location, $50M franchise portfolio — Brian Beers has lived the real path of scaling through franchising. In this episode of Legacy Builders, Brian shares the hard-earned lessons behind growth without burnout, including the leadership hires that transformed his business, why progress beats perfection, and how focusing on one core business creates lasting wealth. We also dive into building teams, avoiding costly distractions, the power of content and community, and what legacy truly means beyond money. 🎧 If you’re an entrepreneur looking to scale smarter, lead better, and build something that lasts — this conversation is a must-listen. Stay connected to the conversation by joining us on your favorite social media platform!  https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm [https://linktr.ee/legacybuilderskm]