Building a Pet Waste Removal Business from Scratch | Cathi Shank

”Automating Chaos Is Still Chaos” — Business Fundamentals | Matt Green

What does it actually take to build a profitable business — not just a busy one? In this episode of the Bowls & Business Show, I sit down with Matt Green, founder of Green's Lawn Care & Property Services and owner of the Blue Duck brands — Blue Duck Lawn Care, Blue Duck Pest Control, and Blue Duck Christmas Lights — right here in Central Indiana. Matt started with just $1,800 and a truck, watching his mom work multiple jobs to make ends meet. He built his way to over $1 million in annual recurring revenue — and then made the bold decision to walk away from it all. During COVID, he pivoted from low-margin lawn maintenance to a portfolio of higher-margin, specialized service brands now on pace for $2 million in revenue. But this episode is not just about the numbers. Matt gets real about the hard truths most entrepreneurs don't want to hear: •Why revenue does not equal a good business •How small businesses fail not from lack of effort, but from not understanding their numbers •Why AI and automation can actually hurt businesses under $500K if the basics are broken •The danger of building complicated before building profitable •How putting his team first drove the entire pivot If you are a business owner who is feeling overwhelmed, chasing growth, or wondering why the hustle is not paying off — this conversation is for you. Matt's message is simple and powerful: most entrepreneurs don't need another app. They need clarity.   Connect with Matt Green: •Blue Duck Lawn Care: www.blueducklawncare.com [http://www.blueducklawncare.com]  •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueducklawncare [https://www.instagram.com/blueducklawncare]   Connect & Grow with the Bowls & Business Community:   Join me, Alex Yeater, on the Bowls & Business Podcast! We serve up real conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and franchise experts from across the country. Whether we are talking with local business owners making an impact in their communities or diving into the minds of top leaders in the franchise world, this podcast is packed with actionable insights, inspiring stories, and proven strategies to help you grow and scale your business. If you are a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or franchise operator looking for real world advice and encouragement, this is the podcast for you! •Find Trusted Partners: Check out our exclusive member directory at https://alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business [https://alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business] •Stay Updated on Events: Sign up to stay in the loop on upcoming Bowls & Business events at https://alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business [https://alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business] •Work with Alex: Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn more at https://alexyeater.com [https://alexyeater.com]

Balancing Faith, Family, and a Growing Business | Chelsea Kopelman

Today on the Bowls & Business Show, I am joined by Chelsea Kopelman, the founder of Keeping Up Local and the local ambassador for Keeping Up In Carmel. Chelsea has built a massive platform that truly uplifts small businesses, and she is now expanding that vision to empower local ambassadors in cities all across the country. In this episode, we dive deep into her background in digital marketing and how she applies those corporate strategies to help local businesses thrive. We play out real world marketing scenarios for restaurants, boutique fitness studios, and service businesses, giving you actionable advice you can use today. We also talk about the very real tension of balancing a rapidly growing business with her faith, her marriage, and raising three kids. Plus, I share some incredible behind the scenes feedback from her own team about the impact she has made as a leader. If you are a local business owner trying to figure out social media, or an entrepreneur trying to balance it all, this episode is packed with value. Connect with Chelsea Kopelman: Instagram: www.instagram.com/keepingupincarmel Website: www.keepingupincarmel.com About The Bowls & Business Show: Join me, Alex Yeater, on the Bowls & Business Podcast! We serve up real conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and franchise experts from across the country. Whether we are talking with local business owners making an impact in their communities or diving into the minds of top leaders in the franchise world, this podcast is packed with actionable insights, inspiring stories, and proven strategies to help you grow and scale your business. If you are a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or franchise operator looking for real world advice and encouragement, this is the podcast for you! Connect & Grow with the Bowls & Business Community: •Find Trusted Partners & Stay Updated: Check out our exclusive member directory and submit your email to stay updated on upcoming Bowls & Business events at alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business •Work with Alex: Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn more about my private business advisory services at alexyeater.com

How to Build a Brand That Wins Trust (And 14,000 Listeners) | Chris Anderson

Are you tired of feeling invisible online and constantly chasing after new clients? In this episode of the Bowls & Business Show, I sit down with Chris Anderson, CEO of Elevate Media Group and host of The Upgraded Man Podcast. Chris shares his exact blueprint for building a brand that attracts rather than chases, and how he grew his own podcast from zero to over 14,000 unique weekly listeners. We dive deep into why trust-based content is the only strategy that scales in a world full of AI noise, how brutal honesty can actually win you more business, and why you need to stop waiting until you feel "ready" to take action. If you want to close the gap between knowing what you should do and actually executing, this episode is packed with the actionable strategies you need. In this episode, we cover: •What it means to be an "Upgraded Man" and the journey that led Chris there •How to build an audience from scratch through consistency •The difference between brands that attract and brands that chase •Why authenticity beats AI-generated content every time •The power of brutal honesty in business development •How to stop waiting and realize that "ready is built in the doing" Connect with Chris Anderson: •Instagram: Chris Anderson •The Upgraded Man Podcast: Apple Podcast Link About The Bowls & Business Show: Join me, Alex Yeater, on the Bowls & Business Podcast! We serve up real conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and franchise experts from across the country. Whether we are talking with local business owners making an impact in their communities or diving into the minds of top leaders in the franchise world, this podcast is packed with actionable insights, inspiring stories, and proven strategies to help you grow and scale your business. If you are a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or franchise operator looking for real world advice and encouragement, this is the podcast for you! Connect & Grow with the Bowls & Business Community: •Find Trusted Partners: Check out our exclusive member directory to connect with vetted business owners and service providers at alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business •Stay Updated on Events: Submit your email to stay in the loop on upcoming Bowls & Business events at alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business •Work with Alex: Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn more about my private business advisory services at alexyeater.com

From Cancer to Kingdom Factor | Ray Hilbert on Mentorship, Abundance, and Romans 8:28

How do you actually integrate your faith into your business without it just being a plaque on the wall? On today's episode of the Bowls & Business Show, I sit down with a man who has been answering that exact question for nearly three decades. Ray Hilbert is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Factor, the co-author of the international bestseller The Janitor, and the primary mentor in my life who helped me understand how to bring my faith into my business on a deeply personal level. Ray has coached over 500 CEOs and business owners on how to build strong organizations while staying true to their convictions. In this powerful conversation, we dive into the frameworks he uses to equip Christian leaders, including the 3 Worldviews of Business and how to use Biblical Decision Models when facing tough corporate calls. We also discuss the critical shift from an "Economy of Scarcity" to an "Economy of Abundance," and how his recent battle with cancer completely reshaped his perspective on life, business, and the truth of Romans 8:28. If you are a Christian business owner trying to navigate the Monday to Friday grind without losing your faith, this episode is packed with wisdom that will change the way you look at your work. In this episode, we cover: •The 28 year journey that led to the creation of Kingdom Factor. •How to make tough business decisions using Biblical Decision Models. •The difference between the Economy of Abundance and the Economy of Scarcity. •Ray's personal battle with cancer and the founding of The Exhale Vault. •A sneak peek into his upcoming book, The 12 Words That Will Change Your Life & Business Forever. Connect with Ray Hilbert: •Kingdom Factor: https://kingdomfactor.us/ [https://kingdomfactor.us/] •The Exhale Vault: https://exhalevault.com/story [https://exhalevault.com/story] About The Bowls & Business Show Join me, Alex Yeater, on the Bowls & Business Podcast! We serve up real conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and franchise experts from across the country. Whether we are talking with local business owners making an impact in their communities or diving into the minds of top leaders in the franchise world, this podcast is packed with actionable insights, inspiring stories, and proven strategies to help you grow and scale your business. If you are a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or franchise operator looking for real world advice and encouragement, this is the podcast for you! Connect & Grow with the Bowls & Business Community: •Join the Directory & Stay Updated: Connect with vetted business owners, service providers, and stay in the loop on upcoming Bowls & Business events. Join the community here: https://alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business [https://alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business] •Work with Alex: Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn more about my private business advisory services at alexyeater.com

Building Bulldogs Moving Company: Faith, Family, and 750 Moves a Year | Leah Hartzell

Leaving a Dream Job to Build a Moving Empire: The Bulldogs Moving Story What happens when you land your dream job, only to realize God has an even bigger plan for your life? In this episode of the Bowls & Business Show, we sit down with Leah Hartzell, the Director of Marketing and co-founder of Bulldogs Moving Company. Leah shares her incredible journey from being a marketing leader and full time professor at Indiana Wesleyan University to building one of the fastest growing moving companies in the state. Since launching in November 2021, Bulldogs Moving has bought a new truck almost every year, earned over 370 five star Google reviews, and is on track to complete 750 moves across 62% of the US by 2026. We dive deep into the mechanics of scaling a service business, the secrets to generating a 100% recommendation rate on Facebook, and what Gen Z is really looking for from their employers today. But it is not all business. Leah also opens up about her passion for intentional parenting, the philosophy of "Essentialism," and how she and her husband Seth are raising their two boys to be little patriots who love history. If you are an entrepreneur trying to balance explosive business growth with a rich family life, this conversation is packed with wisdom, faith, and actionable advice. In this episode, you will learn: •How to build a 5 star reputation and generate massive word of mouth in a tough industry. •The challenges and strategies of scaling a service business and managing a team of 30+ people. •How to apply the principles of "Essentialism" to make your yes your best yes. •What Gen Z actually wants from mentors and leaders in the workplace. •How to integrate your kids into your entrepreneurial journey through intentional parenting. Connect with Leah Hartzell & Bulldogs Moving: •Website: https://bulldogsmoving.com/ [https://bulldogsmoving.com/] •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bulldogsmovingco/ [https://www.facebook.com/bulldogsmovingco/] •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bulldogsmovingco/ [https://www.instagram.com/bulldogsmovingco/] About The Bowls & Business Show Join me, Alex Yeater, on the Bowls & Business Podcast! We serve up real conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and franchise experts from across the country. Whether we are talking with local business owners making an impact in their communities or diving into the minds of top leaders in the franchise world, this podcast is packed with actionable insights, inspiring stories, and proven strategies to help you grow and scale your business. If you are a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or franchise operator looking for real world advice and encouragement, this is the podcast for you! Connect & Grow with the Bowls & Business Community: •Join the Directory & Stay Updated: Connect with vetted business owners, service providers, and stay in the loop on upcoming Bowls & Business events. Join the community here: https://alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business [https://alexyeater.com/bowls-and-business] •Work with Alex: Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn more about my private business advisory services at alexyeater.com