In this episode of To A Million And Beyond, Matt Willis from Wizard of Ads talks with Bow Angemi, the owner of Blue Gander Window Cleaning. From washing windows with his dad since he was eight years old, Bow's journey took a transformative turn in 2018 when he decided to expand the family business into a seven-figure enterprise. Discover how mentorship, mindset shifts, and strategic hiring played crucial roles in this incredible growth story. Bow shares insights into company culture, customer service, and leveraging technology to ensure excellence. Tune in to learn about Bow's future vision for Blue Gander, including potential franchising and impactful community contributions.

00:00 Introduction and Mindset Shift
00:33 Meet Bow Angemi: From Family Business to Empire
01:21 Early Years and Family Influence
02:16 The Turning Point: Hiring and Mentorship
07:19 Rebranding and Scaling the Business
08:32 Key Hires and Business Growth
13:37 Building a Strong Company Culture
18:36 Foundations of Integrity and Professionalism
19:40 The Magic of Pixie Dust in Business
20:40 Building a Positive Work Culture
23:04 Employee Development and Growth Pathways
24:55 Leveraging Technology for Customer Experience
26:57 Comprehensive Service Offerings
28:20 Community Impact and Charitable Contributions
33:45 Awards and Future Plans
36:21 Conclusion and Contact Information

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In this episode of 'Two Million and Beyond,' host Matt Willis from Wizard of Ads sits down with Casey Dillabaugh, owner of Dillabaugh's Flooring. Since taking over the family business in 2015, Casey has grown the company from $16 million to $65 million in annual revenue. Casey shares the secrets behind their success, emphasizing their deep commitment to loving their staff, customers, and community. Learn how their faith-led approach and leadership decisions have enabled them to rapidly grow in a competitive market, and hear a touching story about the significant impact they have on their employees' lives. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about growth, faith, and intentionality.

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

00:39 Meet Casey Dillabaugh

01:19 The Role of EOS in Business Growth

02:24 Hiring the Right Integrator

07:01 Family Business Origins

10:26 Casey's Early Years in the Business

17:17 Transitioning Leadership

28:33 Customer-Centric Approach

33:31 Empowering Staff with Autonomy

34:48 Challenges in the Flooring Industry

35:23 Learning from Mistakes

37:18 Focusing on Leading Indicators

39:28 Using AI for Hiring

44:45 Balancing Introversion and Leadership

48:18 Caring for Staff and Community

58:10 Impact of Cooperatives and Future Plans

01:03:31 Community Impact and Philanthropy

01:06:49 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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In this episode of 'To a Million and Beyond,' host Matt Willis, partner with Wizard of Ads, engages in an enlightening conversation with Michael Boerner, Founder and CEO of StoryPath.us. They explore how StoryPath is bridging knowledge gaps across various industries, from healthcare to financial services and required training. Michael shares the inception story of StoryPath, the hurdles faced, and the innovative solutions driving their success. Michael also delves into his personal spiritual journey, the importance of data-driven storytelling, and how his previous experiences with Engage Technologies and Mission 17 paved the way for StoryPath's rapid growth. Tune in to discover how a clear mission can lead to massive impact and business success by delivering timely wisdom and radical process improvement.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Transformation
00:11 Welcome to To a Million and Beyond
00:17 Understanding Knowledge Gaps
00:48 Introducing Michael Boerner and StoryPath.us
01:24 Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Healthcare
02:17 The Rapid Growth of StoryPath
03:18 Defining and Identifying Knowledge Gaps
04:27 StoryPath's Approach to Knowledge Gaps
05:43 Innovative Solutions in Healthcare
09:19 The Power of Storytelling in Business
15:39 The Journey of StoryPath and Personal Reflections
22:48 The Evolution of StoryPath and Future Prospects
37:58 Smart Binging and Personalized Reminders
39:26 Challenges in Video-Based Learning
40:44 The Power of Pixie Dust in Branding
41:44 Balancing Technology and Content Creation
43:20 Exploring New Market Verticals
44:27 Innovations in Required Training
47:17 Ensuring Knowledge Transfer and Engagement
51:04 Meaningful Work and Company Culture
52:08 Key Inflection Points and Mistakes
58:21 Advice for Entrepreneurs
01:02:31 Future Goals and Vision for StoryPath

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