“So, this is a story I like to tell. We're in the office. The phone's not ringing. It's just a regular workday. We're just sitting there, & I said, ‘Well, I'm going to go out and find some work.’” – Billy Austin What happens when an engineer from Charlotte, NC buys an engineering firm in 2007, only to face the Great Recession a year later? For Billy Austin, it wasn’t spreadsheets or strategy that saved him — it was his willingness to try anything, including a blind car ride into the unknown. With no clients calling, Billy got in his car, drove to an industrial park, & started knocking on doors. That bold move sparked a partnership with Duke Energy, giving his fledgling engineering firm the lifeline it needed to thrive. His self-made journey serves as encouragement to all entrepreneurs who need to remember that trust doesn’t come automatically, growth starts with humility, & when in doubt, just take the first step – even if you don’t know where it’s going. To learn more, visit ShultzEngineering.com.

You can’t help of think of Helen Keller when you hear Billy’s story. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

"The essence of an entrepreneur is you can build whatever you want — come up with an idea for goodness' sake & get started!” – Lloyd Reeb At 16, Lloyd did just that – he got started. When he overheard his dad say, "Our kids will never be able to afford a house at the beach," he didn’t accept it. Instead, he asked his dad to co-sign a loan so he could buy land near Atlantic City. That moment sparked a passion for business & freedom that fuels him today. He’s not alone. His wife, Linda, is equally driven, empowering everyday moms to lead their families & communities with purpose. Lloyd & Linda aren’t ordinary entrepreneurs. Yes, Lloyd built retirement communities for 37+ years & Linda transforms women into leaders. But it’s not businesses they build — it’s legacies. As for measuring success? Freedom, impact, & legacy are the only metrics that matter for them. And in this episode, they’re sharing their blueprint for how YOU can do it too.

Find them at Halftime.org & MomsMentoring.com. David Frost said, "Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally." The Reebs were listening.

"We just try to do good work & have that lead to the next introduction." – Justin Cunningham What happens when a former investment banker & food allergy app creator joins forces with a corporate operations expert who left Berlin, Germany, for Disney (yes, Disney!) to bring big ideas & investment strategies to business owners? Magic…eventually! Like all good entrepreneurial journeys, the story of Justin’s & Daniel’s success comes with unexpected twists – including COVID hitting just as they launched their business. For two young guys starting out, they faced a tough choice: slow down & potentially close shop, or double down & work even harder to help clients in an unprecedented time. They chose the latter. In doing so, they not only created a successful advisory business that clients deeply trust & endorse, but they set the stage for an unbreakable partnership built on trust, resilience, & complementary strengths. To learn more, Find them at KlarVentures.com. Transparency, teamwork, & unwavering commitment to clients & team.

It's like Henry David Thoreau said, "Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."