Podcast
Witness Business
Hosted by Steven Beckham & Kyle Martin · EN
Welcome to the Witness Business Podcast, where we get to witness ordinary people like you and me build businesses out of big ideas. Discover not only how big ideas are formed, but how they are ultimately monetized and turned into wealth and freedom. Everyone has a million-dollar idea, but these are stories that teach us practical steps to take action on those ideas and to ultimately create million-dollar businesses. Tune in and learn how these successful entrepreneurs have reinvented themselves and made millions, and how you can follow in their footsteps.
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The Time Trap That's Keeping Small Businesses Small with Six Figure Business Coach Kirsten Graham // EP. 78
Nov 500:51:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with Kirsten Graham, founder of Six Figure Business Coaching, and we discuss why small business owners stay stuck doing everything themselves. She walks us through how outsourcing, hiring virtual assistants, and dropping the $10 tasks can unlock real growth. Especially for the solopreneurs who never feel like they have enough time to grow the business. If you've been the bottleneck in your own business, this is your permission to stop doing it all alone.Get your first Every Plate meal box free here!Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Kirsten on Instagram: @sfbizcoaching
Transcribe →The Car Wash Hustle: Skip the Rental Properties and Buy Car Washes Instead with Nathan Polatis // EP. 59
May 7, 202501:04:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with an entrepreneur who took an unconventional path. From initially moving to the Philippines to start laundromats, to flipping houses, to buying and fixing rundown self-serve carwashes, all with little to no cash of his own, Nathan Polatis has learned to get creative every step of the way.He now owns two car washes and shares every detail: how he finds off-market deals, the smart improvements that boost revenue, and why car washes might be one of the most underrated business opportunities out there. If you've ever been curious about the "boring business" world of car washes, this episode breaks down exactly how it works, and why you might want in.Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Nathan on YouTube: @therevestor
Transcribe →From Door-to-Door Sales to Building a Real Estate Brand with Real Producers Magazine Creator Remington Ramsey // EP. 58
May 1, 202500:59:46Tap to summarizeRemington Ramsey started out selling Cutco knives in college. While everyone else was partying over the summer months, Remington was building his reputation, and paying off tuition in the process. But he didn't stop there. In this episode, we dive into that early hustle laid the foundation for a wildly successful entrepreneurial journey.From launching Real Producers, a real estate-focused magazine for realtors, to building a personal brand through podcasting, speaking, and hosting real estate conferences, Remington has attracted a nationwide audience and carved out a unique space in the industry. We unpack how he leveraged media, relationships, and relentless drive to go from door-to-door sales to becoming a full-fledged real estate brand.Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Remington on Instagram: @remingtontramsey
Transcribe →I Quit My Job to Make Gummy Worms with Rotten Founder Michael Fisher // EP. 57
Apr 23, 202500:46:46Tap to summarizeCandy is a multi-billion dollar industry that Michael Fisher really knew nothing about, except that he liked eating it. Now, he's disrupting the gummy game with his gummy brand: Rotten. In this episode, we dive into Michael's founder story, and how he went from zero industry experience to launching a better-for-you candy brand that's turning heads and taste buds.He shares how he validated his idea, partnered with the right people, and tackled the steep learning curve of food production and distribution. If you've ever thought you needed to be an expert to start a business, Michael's story will prove that hard work, getting off the couch, and learning as you go will trump expertise any day of the week.Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Rotten on Instagram: @eatrotten
Transcribe →How One Curious Idea Sparked a Non-Alcoholic Movement with Curious Elixirs Founder JW Wiseman // EP. 56
Apr 16, 202501:01:06Tap to summarizeWhen JW Wiseman realized there were no sophisticated, booze-free drinks for people who still wanted to enjoy the ritual of a cocktail, he got curious... Then he got to work. In this episode, JW shares how a personal shift led to the creation of Curious Elixirs, a brand that started in his own kitchen and grew into a leader in the non-alcoholic beverage space. We dig into the early experiments, the scrappy launch, and scaling to 100,000 bottles per week.If you're sitting on a niche idea, this episode might be the nudge you need to chase it.Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Curious Elixirs on Instagram: @curiouselixirs
Transcribe →The Christian Capitalist: How Rich Sanders Built a Law Firm and Chose to Honor God with His Wealth // EP. 55
Apr 10, 202501:08:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with Rich Sanders, the retired founder of his own law firm and author of The Christian Capitalist. Rich shares his journey from employee to entrepreneur, unpacking what led him to take the leap and start his own firm. We also dive deep into how Christians can approach money, success, and calling without compromising their faith. Whether you're wrestling with ambition, wondering what to do with your life, or thinking about launching something of your own, this conversation will give you plenty of timeless wisdom as you step into the unknown.Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Rich on Instagram: @thechristiancapitalist
Transcribe →The Stay-At-Home Mom Making 6 Figures Selling Refrigerator Magnets with Heart Printed Founder Alesia Klimau // EP. 54
Apr 3, 202501:05:46Tap to summarizeAlesia didn't have a terrible job. She worked in IT and was fairly successful, but she always had that entrepreneurial bug. So she dropped the 9-to-5 and began selling refrigerator magnets that resemble an Instagram feed. Customers send her photos, and she turns them into magnets... It's a very simple business model. And years of hard work and consistency have led to over 1 million Instagram followers, half a million in annual revenue, and a level of freedom that many of us dream of.Tune in to hear about how she got the idea, how she built it to what it is today, and gain insights into growing slow and trusting the process.Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Alesia on Instagram: @heartprinted
Transcribe →I Quit My Job to Build a 7-Figure Brownie Empire with Buckeye Brownies Founder Zachary Buckeye // EP. 53
Mar 26, 202500:48:31Tap to summarizeHave you ever dreamed of quitting your 9-to-5 to do something you love? Zachary Buckeye is a case study for how to do it. His passion for bodybuilding (of all things) led him to creating a brownie company Buckeye Brownies that now sells millions of dollars worth of brownies to doorsteps across the country.Looking for some inspiration to step into the unknown, take a risk, and do the thing you've been longing to do? Tune in and learn how Zach got his brownie business off the ground, found the courage to leave the safety net that was his engineering job, and became a brownie entrepreneur that is shaking up the industry.Looking to purchase some Buckeye Brownies? Use promo code WITNESS for 10% off!Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Buckeye Brownies on Instagram: @buckeyebrownies
Transcribe →The Road to Becoming a 9-Figure Chocolate Bar Company with Mid-Day Squares Co-Founder Jake Karls // EP. 52
Mar 20, 202500:59:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we unpack the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Jake Karls of Mid-Day Squares gives us a peek behind the curtain of what running a massive chocolate bar company with his sister and brother-in-law is like, the marketing tactics they've used the grow and expand, and the many challenges they have faced.We also dive into the world of mental health of entrepreneurs, and the very real possibility of burnout for entrepreneurs who fail to take care of themselves. Jake tells us his story, giving us the signs to watch out for, the tools he uses to avoid burnout, and how he and his co-founders have learned to keep family a top priority in the midst of running a near 9-figure business.Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Mid-Day Squares on Instagram: @middaysquares
Transcribe →From Entrepreneurship to Non-Profit: We Catch Up with Sarah Michelle Boes // EP. 51
Mar 13, 202500:41:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we catch up with Sarah Michelle Boes, who was previously featured on episode 5 where we discuss her nurse practitioner exam preparation program. Shortly after exiting the business, her daughter was born with a heart defect.Because of entrepreneurship, she was able to step away from the business entirely for a period of time to focus on getting her daughter healthy. And now, she's stepping into the non-profit space to be a Woman of Impact. Learn what she's up to now, how you can help, and how entrepreneurship has changed her life.Be sure to check out the Show Notes!Follow us on Instagram: @witnessbusinessFollow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahmichellenp
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