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The GPS Podcast - Navigating Small Business Growth

The GPS Podcast - Navigating Small Business Growth

By: Violand Management Associates
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The GPS Podcast explores the real-life experiences of entrepreneurs who started from scratch and built thriving businesses. Tune in for authentic stories, valuable lessons, and actionable advice that will help you navigate your own business journey on your way to Growing Professional Skills. Powered by V Street: Drive your small business forward with the tools, information, guidance, and horsepower usually reserved for the big guys—all at the push of a button. Your road to a better business starts here: https://violand.com/vstreet/Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • What Every Restoration Owner Should Know About Insurance
    Mar 11 2026

    In this episode of the GPS Podcast, we sit down with Ross Driscoll Jr. of Driscoll & Driscoll and National E&S Insurance to discuss one of the most misunderstood parts of running a restoration company: insurance.

    Ross explains the risks restoration contractors face today, the coverage gaps that often go unnoticed, and how changes in the insurance market are impacting restoration businesses across the country.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why many restoration companies are underinsured

    • The biggest insurance risks facing contractors today

    • How subcontractor agreements affect your coverage

    • What proactive steps owners can take to reduce liability

    Learn more about Driscoll & Driscoll Insurance: https://www.driscollanddriscoll.com/

    Learn more about National E&S Insurance Brokers: https://nationaleands.com/

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    46 mins
  • How She Saved a Restoration Company Everyone Said Would Fail
    Feb 18 2026

    In this episode of the GPS Podcast, we sit down with Nicole Humber, President of Bravo Restoration & Construction, to talk about what it really looks like to take over a struggling restoration company and turn it into something sustainable and strong. Nicole shares the highs, the setbacks, and the leadership lessons that shaped her along the way.

    This conversation is about resilience, culture, and what happens when you refuse to give up on your team.

    Learn more about Bravo Restoration & Construction: https://www.bravorestoration.com/

    Register for Restoration Project Management: https://bit.ly/violand-projectmanagement

    Listen on:

    YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hJfqUz

    Apple: https://apple.co/42EB8Vp

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40Ne6ZW

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Q3viW7

    iHeartRadio: https://bit.ly/3Ene5o6

    Follow us on socials!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViolandManagement

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/violand-management-associates

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violand_management/

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    45 mins
  • The Formula for Building a Business You Enjoy
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode of the GPS Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Jackson, Founder and President of Liberty Restoration, to discuss what it takes to build a construction and restoration business you actually enjoy showing up to. Shawn shares how focusing on the right team, having fun, and being the expert in the room has shaped his leadership style and supported long-term growth.

    In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why enjoying the work can be a competitive advantage, not a distraction • How being the expert in the room shifts conversations with customers and insurers • What to prioritize when building a team that supports long-term growth • How experienced leaders simplify decision-making as their business scales

    Learn more about Liberty Restoration: https://www.liberty-restoration.com/

    Register for Restoration Project Management: https://bit.ly/violand-projectmanagement

    Listen on:

    YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hJfqUz

    Apple: https://apple.co/42EB8Vp

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40Ne6ZW

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Q3viW7

    iHeartRadio: https://bit.ly/3Ene5o6

    Follow us on socials!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViolandManagement

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/violand-management-associates

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violand_management/

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    51 mins
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