The Business Builder Way

The Business Builder Way podcast is where we help business builders grow leadership skills and wisdom, and stay grounded through Heroes' stories.

The Business Builder Way is a business podcast hosted by Wayne Herring, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Wayne Herring hosts The Business Builder Way, a business show with 67 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Are You Becoming The Person Your Business Needs You To Be? - Jeff Bowers | EP 14

  Sep 16, 202551 minS4

  <p>In this episode of the Business Builder Way, I sat down with Jeff Bowers, owner of Bowers Home Improvement and Liberty Hill Investment Properties in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.<br /> <br /> Jeff didn't start out looking to build a business empire. He started out cleaning up job sites for his dad. But over time, Jeff grew into the work. And when his life nearly fell apart from addiction, he made a decision that changed everything: he got sober.<br /> <br /> This conversation is raw and real. Jeff shares what it was like growing up in the coal region, raised by...

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  Episode #13

  Let's Plan Your Business Exit Strategy Before It's Too Late - Ed O'Sullivan | EP 13

  Sep 2, 202548 minS4

  <p>In this episode of the Business Builder Way, I sat down with Ed O'Sullivan, a business broker and former fireplace shop owner from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.<br /> <br /> Ed and his wife didn't set out to become brokers. They started by buying a business themselves. It wasn't glamorous. But it had good bones.<br /> Over the past ten years, they have polished it.<br /> <br /> Added systems. Built a team. Expanded the product line. And then, when it was thriving, they sold it. Now, Ed helps other business owners do the same. He shared what makes a business truly...

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  Episode #12

  Leading Through Loss. Finding Joy Again - Paul Cantarella | EP 12

  Aug 12, 202549 minS4

  <p>Paul Cantarella is a fourth-generation mason who's built more than buildings—he's built a resilient business and a loyal team. In this candid conversation, Paul shares leadership lessons forged through growth, setbacks, and personal loss.<br /> <br /> From splitting off the family business in 2003, to navigating a safety crisis, to leading with heart after tragedy—this episode is full of insight for business owners who want to build something that lasts.<br /> <br /> Timestamps:<br /> 0:00 – People first: "You're nothing without your people"<br /> 1:34 – Starting fresh: Lessons from splitting off a family business<br /> 10:28 – Stepping into full leadership after loss<br /> 16:1...

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  Episode #11

  Growing Your Business by Showing Up for Your Community - Mark Burns | EP 11

  Aug 8, 202537 minS4

  <p>In this episode of the Business Builder Way, I talk with Mark Burns, Executive Director of the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District in Miami.<br /> <br /> Mark shares how small businesses can thrive by showing up for their community—whether that's joining the chamber of commerce, giving a little back through local events, or simply building stronger relationships with neighbors.<br /> <br /> We also talk about the power of business improvement districts, why community partnerships matter, and how giving first creates momentum you can't buy.<br /> <br /> If you've ever wondered whether local involvement is worth it for your bu...

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  Episode #10

  How to Stop Hiring the Wrong People - Ryan Englin | EP 10

  Jul 8, 202555 minS4

  <p>In this episode of Business Builder Way, I sit down with Ryan Englin—a teacher, entrepreneur, and former marketing guy turned hiring expert—who helps small businesses stop hiring the wrong people and start building teams that stay.<br /> <br /> Ryan shares how growing up with a father who could do everything—but was always on call—inspired him to build a business that gave him time, not just income.<br /> <br /> We dive deep into the real reasons most contractors and service businesses struggle with hiring. Spoiler: it's not a lead problem. It's a people problem—a retention problem.<b...

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