Unusually Successful
By Sean Dipple
Unusually SuccessfulSep 13, 2021
Guy Furay - The Insurance Source
There's a recurring theme in Guy's business and in his life. He loves people and loves helping those people.
JT Tatem - Transworld
JT is the man you want to talk to if you want to buy, sell, or franchise a business. He has the experience and passion to be an invaluable asset in that scenario, and shares a lot of what he has learned with us here in this episode.
Scott Pancoast - Zylo
Scott retired to Greenville before he even started the company that we cover in this episode. He has a dizzying resume of successful businesses, and this one may just be the most exciting!
Julie Redman - Sweet Sippin'
From Canada to college lacrosse coach to corporate dropout to toffee maker to wine bar owner - meet Julie!
Haro Setian - The Haro Group
Haro might have showed up at your door years ago trying to sell you an educational book, and he leaned on that experience to create one of the most well known real estate groups in town.
Alex Dmyterko - Blackstream
Alex played goalie in the 1979 U.S. Open championship game, and now he sits down with Sean to talk real estate, life perspective, and business in general.
Joan Herlong - Sotheby's International Realty
Joan Herlong was certain that the last thing she would ever do is follow in her mother's footsteps and become a realtor. Turns out, she was wrong, and it turned out alright for her!
Jennifer Flowers - FCF Combined Training Academy
Jennifer was one of those girls who was obsessed with horses, but she stuck with it, and now you might see her on a national team competing against the world.
Bob Morgan - Quitchet
Bob has started multiple companies, owned a bowling alley, built a small theme park, managed a well known restaurant, been a consultant, and had a successful real estate career. None of that is what this episode is about.
Nate Hamblen - Red Elm
Nate wants to grow his company quickly, but understands that you cannot cut corners to make that happen. This episode has a lot of advice for business owners who deeply desire success but want to do it the right way.
Ben Leinster - AFF Group
Ben has one of the most interesting "full circle" stories that we have heard. The family business was hard on him as a kid, and he wanted out. Now? He owns it.
Andy Kurtz - Kopis
Andy is almost at his goal of having his company, Kopis, to the point of running itself. This episode tells the story of what it took to build to that point.
Tammy Johnson - High Spirits Hospitality
Most serial entrepreneurs are working one or two businesses at a time. Tammy is currently running four simultaneously, all of which exist to meet each others needs.
Paul Nichols - Upstate Granite Solutions
Most granite companies don't expect an upset customer to use his circular saw and self motivation to become the dominate player in their field, but that's what Paul Nichols did to the upstate South Carolina stone market!
Veera Gaul - Oil and Vinegar
Veera's name means "brave" or "courageous" in her native tongue, and she has exemplified that in her journey through life so far.
Meredith Noon - Noon and Hammett
Meredith is known for her networking skills, and she credits that passion with the success her law firm has seen.
Colby Howard - NASCAR Xfinity Series
Colby is from the Upstate of South Carolina, and is getting ready to kick off his second season in the NASCAR Xfinity series, and he hasn't even been alive for two full decades.
Brian Stearns - RingoFire
Brian talks about his journey from DJ'ing a local country bar to leading one of the top fastest growing ad agencies in the country.
Brian Sanders - Sharp Business Systems
Your first impression of Brian probably wouldn't be that he is a driven overachiever in one of the most competitive sales industries around, but that is what he does! Sean and Brian discuss what drives him to be the best, how his upbringing influenced that, and what tips he might have for sales-people trying to reach the level he is on.
Nathan Kaser - Renaissance Custom Homes
Nathan turned a lawn mowing job into a successful building and development company and has some tips on how to prioritize business and family life.
Tay and Sarah Nelson - Bobby's BBQ
Tay and Sarah cook up a mean BBQ meal and an even better customer service experience. They went from a career working for one of the largest companies in the world to owning a business in a 16 foot wide building that has fans from all over.
Ric Hoke and Andrew Oliver - WAVS Custom
Ric and Andrew met when one of them needed a 3D printer, and ended up working together to try to change the audio world for the better.
Laurie Cassille Howard - Wining Down
Laurie sold wine to Seahawks fans in Seattle, toured with a Rock and Roll hall of famer AND a country music hall of famer, and a lot more.
Brian Crowder - Curb Appeal Solutions
Brian hasn't had a boss since he was 16, has been successful with multiple businesses, and moved his family across the entire country without work waiting for him.
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