Funding Business through SBA Loans with Alex Griffin

Funding Business through SBA Loans with Alex Griffin

This week on Chasing The Margin, we sit down with Alex Griffin, CPA for a conversation centered around SBA loans, business financing, and what it takes to build a financially strong company. Alex breaks down how SBA lending works, why it can be such a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, and how business owners can think more strategically about growth, capital, and long-term financial planning. We also dive into the connection between leadership, decision-making, and financial clarity, along with the realities of scaling a business in today’s market. Whether you’re actively growing your company or looking to better understand the financial side of business, this episode delivers practical insight into creating stability, momentum, and sustainable success.

Business Is an Endurance Sport with Kevin Ebbs

What if training for an Ironman is actually the perfect blueprint for building a successful business? In this episode of Chasing the Margin, Troy and guest Kevin Ebbs break down the surprising parallels between endurance racing and entrepreneurship, and why the people who win in business think more like endurance athletes than sprinters. From mental burnout and discipline to delayed results and learning how to push through discomfort, this conversation uncovers the lessons Ironman training teaches about leadership, resilience, and long-term success. Kevin shares how consistency becomes a competitive advantage and what business owners can learn from preparing for one of the toughest races in the world.

Taking Construction to the Airfield with Tim Ballard

In this episode of Chasing The Margin, we sit down with Tim Ballard of BEC Services Group to break down the realities of building a business in the highly specialized world of aerospace and energy infrastructure construction. From protective coatings and sandblasting to mission-critical facility work, Tim shares how his company helps safeguard and extend the life of complex assets in industries where precision and reliability are non-negotiable. We also dive into what it takes to scale a family-owned construction company, expand into complementary ventures, and navigate the realities of cash flow and growth strategy in a capital-intensive industry. Tim opens up about what it takes to breakthrough in a niche market like aerospace construction, where margins, safety, and reputation are everything. Whether you’re in construction, industrial services, or simply looking to grow a business in a highly specialized area, this episode is packed with practical insights on building something that lasts.

Emotional Agility, The Manosphere, and Your Business with Marcel Brunel

Marcel Brunel returns to Chasing The Margin as we break down emotional agility and how to actually use it as a tool to grow your business. This conversation gets practical, covering how the way you process stress, handle uncertainty, and respond to challenges directly impacts your leadership, decision-making, and ultimately, your results. We dive into how emotional agility improves communication, strengthens client relationships, and drives more consistent performance so you can scale with clarity instead of reacting under pressure.

The Performance Formula: Fitness & Nutrition with Dietitian Jace Rhoden

Jace Rhoden is back on Chasing The Margin, and the message is the same, your success still starts with your body but the approach is sharper. As a registered dietitian and performance trainer, Jace dives deeper into how high performers can refine their routines around food, movement, and mindset to unlock more consistent, sustainable output. Building on his first appearance, Jace breaks down what most people still get wrong about fitness and nutrition, where performance is being left on the table, and how small, intentional shifts create long-term results. From athletes to entrepreneurs, this episode is a practical roadmap for anyone serious about optimizing energy, discipline, and execution. Whether you’re chasing personal records or chasing margins, this conversation will change how you fuel your performance.