Every business owner has one thing—the process, problem, or recurring issue that keeps pulling them back into the weeds.

In this episode of The Idaho Business Podcast, we talk about why businesses get stuck when everything revolves around the owner—and how clear systems and SOPs are the way out. Not as corporate red tape, but as a leadership tool that creates clarity, accountability, and freedom.

We break down why most owners resist SOPs, how micromanagement quietly kills momentum, and what real empowerment actually looks like inside a growing company. You'll learn how to hand things off without losing control, why verification matters more than perfection, and how fixing one system at a time prevents burnout.

If you feel like your business can't move without you, this episode will challenge you to identify your "one thing" and finally deal with it—so you can get back to doing what an owner should actually be doing.

If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!!

If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY!

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

Most business owners don't need more motivation—they need better structure.

In this episode, we talk about how to start the year on the right foot by fixing the fundamentals that actually create freedom. We break down why every position in your company needs a clearly defined SOP, how systems protect your business from turnover, and why relying on people instead of processes keeps you stuck in the weeds.

Then we shift to growth—specifically why chasing every customer is a losing strategy. You'll hear why choosing a niche allows you to market with precision, spend less on advertising, raise quality income, and become the obvious choice in your market.

If you want a business that runs without constant involvement, attracts better customers, and scales cleanly, this episode lays out the blueprint.

Structure first. Focus second. Growth follows.

If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!!

If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY!

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

Most business owners head into a new year chasing big goals and big growth, while quietly ignoring the numbers that actually determine whether the business wins or bleeds.

In this episode of The Idaho Business Podcast, we break down why profits are unnatural, why they disappear without discipline, and how reviewing your KPI's, P&L, and balance sheet at year-end gives you real leverage going into the new year.

We walk through the 2–3% Rule—how small, intentional improvements in turnover, pricing, and expense control can create massive, compounding results. You'll hear practical examples, including what reducing employee turnover by just 3% can do for a 50-person team, and how a modest 2–3% price increase across 90 customers can add tens of thousands of dollars to your bottom line.

This isn't about working harder or chasing a miracle year. It's about tightening standards, assigning ownership, and making disciplined decisions that protect profit and strengthen your business for long-term growth.

If you're serious about running a cleaner, more profitable business—and not just a busy one—this episode is your starting point.

If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!!

If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY!

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

Most business owners are laser-focused on one thing at tax time: paying as little as possible. On the surface, that feels smart. In reality, it can quietly shut the door on financing, real estate deals, acquisitions, and long-term growth.

In this episode, we talk straight about the hidden cost of aggressive write-offs and why writing everything off can make it nearly impossible to get approved for loans or build real wealth. Using a real-world investment property example, we break down how lenders actually view your financials, what "clean income" really means, and why your tax return is one of the most important documents you'll ever produce as a business owner.

You'll learn:

• The difference between reckless write-offs and strategic tax planning
  
  

• Common personal expenses business owners run through their companies that create legal and financial risk
  
  

• How intertwining personal and business expenses can lead to piercing the corporate veil
  
  

• What reasonable addbacks lenders often accept—and how to document them properly
  
  

• Why paying some taxes can actually unlock bigger opportunities

This episode is a must-listen for Idaho business owners who want to think bigger, get bankable, and stop writing themselves out of opportunity.

If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!!

If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY!

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

The holidays expose the truth about your culture—either you've built a real team or you've got a group of people merely sharing a schedule. In this episode, we dig into what it actually takes to treat your people like a true team, not just employees who punch a clock.

You'll hear why core values are the backbone of every healthy business, how leaders can bring them to life instead of letting them die on a poster, and why injecting fun into your company isn't childish—it's your competitive advantage. When your team feels connected, valued, and part of something meaningful, turnover drops, morale rises, clients notice, and your bottom line gets stronger.

We'll talk about simple, memorable ways to make the holidays a culture-building season—like handing out label-maker trophies ("Most likely to lock their keys in the car," "Smells the best," "Most likely to get confused but still crush it"). It's goofy, it's human, and it builds buy-in faster than another motivational speech.

With wisdom drawn from Mike Campion, Patrick Bet-David, Alex Hormozi, and Russell Brunson, this episode reminds you that team culture isn't a luxury—it's the engine behind growth, retention, and a business people actually want to work in.

If you're ready to build a place where people stay, grow, and show up with energy, this episode will point you in the right direction.

If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!!

If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY!

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

AI is changing the game for small businesses—especially in places like Idaho where most owners are still trying to figure out how to use it. In this episode, we break down the exact prompts every Idaho business owner should be using to sharpen strategy, improve sales conversations, tighten operations, strengthen hiring, and free up more time.

You'll learn how to use AI as a practical, everyday tool—not some techy fad—to write better messages, build systems, solve team issues, spot financial risks, and even balance your work and family life with more intention.

If you've ever wished you had a consultant, strategist, or operations expert on call 24/7, this episode shows you how AI can fill that gap. One strong prompt at a time.

Perfect for:
• service companies
• contractors
• real estate pros
• retail shops
• restaurants
• professional services
• any Idaho entrepreneur who wants to run a tighter, more profitable business

Listen in and start asking stronger questions—because strong questions build strong businesses.

If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!!

If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY!

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

If your marketing is falling flat, this episode tells you exactly why — you're talking about yourself instead of speaking directly to the person you want to serve. In this straight-shooting breakdown, Spencer shows you how shifting from "we/our/my" language to "you/your" language instantly transforms the way your prospects see you.

You'll learn how to identify your perfect prospect using the same framework taught by Mike Campion, including the exact demographic, psychographic, and behavior questions you should be asking (pulled straight from the Perfect Prospect Survey). You'll discover how to understand your prospect's real fears, frustrations, and desires so clearly that they feel like you're reading their mind — and why that's the key to creating marketing that actually converts.

Spencer also shares how to build a powerful leave-behind piece that continues selling for you long after you walk out of the building. With insights from Russell Brunson, Alex Hormozi, and Michael Gerber woven in, this episode gives you the blueprint to reconnect your message to the person who matters most: your ideal buyer.

If you've been throwing marketing darts blindfolded, this episode hands you the target — and the strategy to hit it every time.

If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!!

If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY!

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube

In this episode of The Idaho Business Podcast, Spencer sits down with Garrett Foster — a business builder, consultant, and founder of Prevail Legacy Builders — to talk about what it really takes to scale beyond self-employment.

They unpack the transition from working in your business to working on it, the 80/20 rule of delegation, and why having the right people in the right seats can make or break your growth. Garrett shares his journey from the construction industry to providing fractional CFO, COO, and HR services that help entrepreneurs step out of the weeds and back into strategic leadership.

Spencer and Garrett also dig into the personal side of scaling — the mental and emotional challenges, the importance of systems, and how adversity can actually make you a stronger, more intentional leader.

If you're ready to grow a business that can thrive without you, this episode is packed with insight, experience, and practical tools to help you do just that.

If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!!

If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY!

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

YouTube