From The Ground Up Show

Dave Loden - From Zero to Hero Starting with Nothing and Making it Work

Don’t miss the story that started it all—the journey that inspired From The Ground Up. In this episode, Dave Loden shares how he launched a new business with zero prior experience in a failing market—and turned it into a respected regional force. Along the way, he reflects on the hard lessons, pivotal decisions, and mindset shifts that made it possible. Plus, hear unforgettable stories from his time serving as a Captain in Search and Rescue that shaped his leadership and resilience when it mattered most. #Entreprenuer #Roofing #FromTheGroundUpShow #searchandrescue #SelfEmployed Connect with From The Ground Up Show:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com] https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p [https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p] https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow [https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow] https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/] tiktok.com/@from.the.ground.u06 https://x.com/FTGUshow [https://x.com/FTGUshow]   Watch the video show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ql_ot01_9_4 [https://youtu.be/Ql_ot01_9_4]   Appear on the Show as an expert guest or ask a question of Erick and one of his guests:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com]

Grant Gilmore - From Racetrack to Roofing Prodigy - Building and Growing a Roofing Empire

Grant Gilmore shares his journey building and growing a roofing business from 0 to $20 million in just a couple years. You won't want to miss the life lessons in health, leadership, and humility. Racecars, ego, and emotions, we cover it all.  #Entreprenuer #Roofing #FromTheGroundUpShow #Porsche #SelfEmployed Connect with From The Ground Up Show:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com] https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p [https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p] https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow [https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow] https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/] tiktok.com/@from.the.ground.u06 [http://tiktok.com/@from.the.ground.u06] https://x.com/FTGUshow [https://x.com/FTGUshow]   Watch the video show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NKY37PdKt4s [https://youtu.be/NKY37PdKt4s]   Appear on the Show as an expert guest or ask a question of Erick and one of his guests:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com]   Guest Links: https://amw-inc.com/ [https://amw-inc.com/]

Dan Godwin - CPA and Tax Expert with Advice for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Dan Godwin shares his story of becoming a partner at Mohatt Johnson and Godwin as well as some valuable tax advice for entrepreneurs and business owners. #FromTheGroundUpShow #Taxes #Entrepreneur #SelfEmployed Connect with From The Ground Up Show:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com] https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p [https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p] https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow [https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow] https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/] tiktok.com/@from.the.ground.u06 https://x.com/FTGU [https://x.com/FTGU]show   Watch the video show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zwr1gMAx0Zo [https://youtu.be/Zwr1gMAx0Zo]   Appear on the Show as an expert guest or ask a question of Erick and one of his guests:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com] Guest Links: https://www.topfloorcpa.com/ [https://www.topfloorcpa.com/]

Reggie Brock - Missed Opportunities with Mark Cuban, Learning to Read a Room and Provide Stability

Reggie Brock of Axis8 joins us for a fascinating conversation. He talks about missed opportunities, including not seizing an opportunity to partner with Mark Cuban on Broadcast.com, life lessons, mistakes and pains, and about optimizing your business by starting with people not processes and designing your business around the why that people bring with them. And, Reggie has a free give-away. You'll have to listen to find out what he is giving away to our listeners. You won't want to miss this one! #SelfEmployed #Entrepreneur #FromTheGroundUp #Team  Connect with From The Ground Up Show:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com] https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p [https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p] https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow [https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow] https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/] tiktok.com/@from.the.ground.u06 [http://tiktok.com/@from.the.ground.u06] https://x.com/FTGUshow [https://x.com/FTGUshow]   Watch the video show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OUn62irEEJg [https://youtu.be/OUn62irEEJg]   Appear on the Show as an expert guest or ask a question of Erick and one of his guests:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com]   Guest Links: reggie@reggiebrock.com [reggie@reggiebrock.com] Sponsor Links: reggie@reggiebrock.com [reggie@reggiebrock.com]

Ryan Pierce - From Hobby to Mastery - 2nd Place National Long Distance Shooter and Master Gunsmith

Ryan Pierce shares his journey chasing his passions and dreams to become a champion long distance shooter and nationally renowned  gun smith. Ryan builds custom long-range rifles as good as anyone on the planet and does so working for himself out of his one-man shop. Hear an awesome story of success, grinding it out, and chasing your dreams! Ryan shares his story, lessons learned along the way and from his grandfather, and some great adventures hunting and shooting.  #LongRangeShooting #SelfEmployed #Entrepreneur #FromTheGroundUp Connect with From The Ground Up Show:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com] https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p [https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9p] https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow [https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupshow] https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/fromthegroundupshow/] tiktok.com/@from.the.ground.u06 [http://tiktok.com/@from.the.ground.u06] https://x.com/FTGUshow [https://x.com/FTGUshow]   Watch the video show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u1rLtWFOJMs [https://youtu.be/u1rLtWFOJMs]   Appear on the Show as an expert guest or ask a question of Erick and one of his guests:  https://fromthegroundupshow.com [https://fromthegroundupshow.com]   Guest Links: piercisionrifles@yahoo.com [piercisionrifles@yahoo.com] https://piercisionrifles.com/ [https://piercisionrifles.com/] https://www.facebook.com/piercisionrifles/ [https://www.facebook.com/piercisionrifles/] https://www.facebook.com/ryan.pierce.637360 [https://www.facebook.com/ryan.pierce.637360] 563-776-4127 Sponsor Links: