From The Ground Up Show - Entrepreneur and Leadership Success Stories from Blue Collar, and Unconventional Career Paths

In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with Brent Garrett for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, business systems, and what it really takes to build a successful company that can thrive without consuming your life.

Too many business owners find themselves trapped in the daily grind—working harder every year but never gaining the freedom they envisioned when they started. Brent shares hard-earned lessons from decades in business, including how to build systems that scale, develop leaders who can carry the load, and create a company that grows beyond the owner's direct involvement.

Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, manager, trades professional, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical insights on business growth, leadership development, operational excellence, company culture, and long-term success.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why systems and processes are essential for sustainable business growth
• How effective leadership can transform an organization
• Common mistakes that keep entrepreneurs stuck
• The importance of developing people and building strong teams
• How to create a business that supports your life instead of controlling it
• Lessons learned from years of business ownership and leadership

If you're looking to scale your business, improve your leadership skills, build a stronger team, or gain more freedom as an entrepreneur, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom you can apply immediately.

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From Prison Sergeant to Leadership Expert: Building Elite Teams, Strong Culture, and Entrepreneurial Freedom | Chris Hallberg

What separates average organizations from elite teams?

In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down with entrepreneur, EOS implementer, leadership coach, and Business Sergeant founder Chris Hallberg.

Chris has spent decades helping organizations improve leadership, accountability, communication, and performance. His work earned national recognition when he was ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine's Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts list.

But his journey didn't start at the top.

From struggling in school and being labeled a problem student, to serving in the National Guard, working as a corrections officer, building and selling a remodeling company during the Great Recession, and eventually coaching leaders across the country, Chris has learned leadership through experience.

In this episode, Erick and Chris discuss:

Leadership lessons from the military, corrections, and entrepreneurship
• Building accountability without creating a culture of fear
• How to develop leaders throughout your organization
• Creating a company culture that attracts and retains great people
• Why entrepreneurs often become trapped in their own businesses
• Implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) for growth and clarity
• Building self-managing teams that perform at a high level
• Creating systems that support long-term business success

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, manager, executive, trades professional, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical insights and actionable takeaways.

If you're interested in leadership development, entrepreneurship, business growth, team building, company culture, accountability, EOS, management, and organizational performance, this conversation delivers real-world lessons from someone who has spent a lifetime leading and developing others.

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In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, Erick Loden sits down with Kyle Weber to discuss the lessons, relationships, and work ethic that have shaped his career in the roofing industry and business world.

While many entrepreneurs chase the latest marketing tactic or growth hack, Kyle shares why long-term success is often built on something much simpler: trust, relationships, consistency, and delivering value over time.

Kyle discusses his journey in the roofing business, the importance of networking, how referrals continue to drive business growth, and why strong personal and professional relationships remain one of the most valuable assets an entrepreneur can build.

Whether you're a contractor, tradesman, small business owner, salesperson, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers practical insights on leadership, business development, relationship marketing, and building a company that lasts.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How networking can create opportunities that advertising never will
• Why referrals remain one of the most powerful business growth tools
• The mindset required to succeed in the trades and construction industries
• Leadership lessons learned through entrepreneurship
• How to build trust, credibility, and lasting business relationships
• Why consistency beats shortcuts in business and life

If you're looking for practical business advice, entrepreneurial wisdom, and real-world lessons from someone building success from the ground up, this episode is for you.

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Most business owners focus on growing revenue. The best business owners focus on building value.

In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, host Erick Loden sits down with Matt Andersen to explore what separates good companies from truly valuable businesses. Drawing on experience from more than $5 billion in mergers and acquisitions transactions, Matt shares practical insights on business growth, leadership, company culture, enterprise value, succession planning, and creating a business that can thrive beyond its founder.

Whether you're a contractor, entrepreneur, trades professional, small business owner, or executive leader, this conversation offers a roadmap for building a company that is attractive to buyers, resilient through change, and positioned for long-term success.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to increase the value of your business long before you plan to sell
• What buyers are really looking for during acquisitions
• Why leadership development is critical to business growth
• How company culture impacts enterprise value
• The importance of succession planning and owner independence
• Common mistakes business owners make when preparing for an exit
• Why the best exit strategies often begin years in advance

If you're interested in entrepreneurship, business strategy, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, company valuation, or building a business that lasts, this episode is packed with actionable lessons you can apply immediately.

Listen now and learn how to build a business that's worth more than the owner who started it.

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In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, we sit down with Mike Goldenstein to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, and what it really takes to build a long-term career in the trades and construction industries.

With more than three decades of experience across multiple sides of business, Mike shares lessons learned from building companies, navigating industry changes, developing sales teams, embracing technology, and adapting to an evolving marketplace. This conversation goes far beyond roofing — diving into mindset, leadership, customer relationships, business development, and the realities of growing a company from the ground up.

We discuss:
• Entrepreneurship & business growth
• Leadership lessons from decades in the trades
• Sales, customer relationships & communication
• Technology’s impact on traditional industries
• Building and scaling a business
• Adapting to change in competitive markets
• Lessons learned through success and failure
• The future of skilled trades & construction

Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, contractor, salesperson, trades professional, or someone working to grow personally and professionally, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world experience.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available.

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