Author: Buddy Broyles

What if your financial plan wasn’t just about money, but about your legacy? In this episode of Growing Your Business, Dan Klonowski of Thrivent shares how financial wellness is really about progress, purpose, and people.

From his roots as a math teacher to helping clients plan for generations beyond their lifetime, Dan brings a refreshing, service-driven approach to financial advising. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by finances, or unsure where to start, this conversation proves that one small step forward can change everything.

Key Takeaways

• Financial wellness is a journey — no matter where you’re starting from, there’s always a next step forward.
• Dan blends his background as a math teacher with financial advising to educate, empower, and simplify money decisions.
• Without a plan, the government effectively has one for you — intentional financial planning puts you back in control.

Reach out to Dan Klonowski of Thrivent at [email protected] or (972) 632-1885.

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Talking about end-of-life planning isn’t easy, but according to Lena Killion of MLK Pre-Arrangements, it’s one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your family. On this episode of Growing Your Business, Lena shares how pre-arranged funeral planning removes emotional stress, locks in today’s pricing, and ensures your final wishes are honored.

From helping veterans access benefits to guiding families through difficult conversations, Lena’s work focuses on compassion, clarity, and protecting families when they need it most. Planning ahead isn’t about death — it’s about taking care of the people you love.

Key Takeaways

• Making funeral and burial arrangements ahead of time removes emotional and financial stress from loved ones during one of life’s hardest moments.
• Planning early locks in today’s prices, since funeral and cremation costs continue to rise.
• Lena helps veterans access the benefits they’re entitled to as part of the planning process.
• Compassionate, clear guidance makes difficult family conversations easier to have before a crisis forces them.

Learn more at MLK Pre-Arrangements.

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Owning a pool should mean relaxation, not frustration. On this episode of Growing Your Business, Brad Williams of Clear Choice Pool Care shares what most homeowners don’t realize about pool ownership — from the science behind clean water to why missing a couple of weeks of maintenance can quickly turn a sparkling pool green.

With over 850 pools serviced weekly across North Texas, Brad explains how a simple system of chemistry, cleaning, and circulation keeps pools swim-ready, and why honest service and education are at the core of his company.

Key Takeaways

• A swimming pool is often the most complex system in a home, with hundreds of small processes working together to keep water clean and safe.
• Skipping even a couple weeks of maintenance can quickly turn a sparkling pool green.
• Clear Choice Pool Care services over 850 pools weekly across North Texas using a consistent system of chemistry, cleaning, and circulation.
• Honest service and homeowner education are core to the business, not just chemical treatments.

Learn more at Clear Choice Pool Care.

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When a home goes on the market, it’s no longer just a place to live — it’s a product. On this episode of Growing Your Business, Kelly Burris of Kelly Burris Design shares how occupied staging transforms everyday homes into emotionally compelling spaces that sell faster and often for more.

From strategic edits and furniture flow to the psychology of buyer emotion, Kelly reveals why staging isn’t decoration, it’s positioning. Sometimes it’s the difference between 105 days on market and 6.

Key Takeaways

• When a home hits the market, it enters a “beauty contest” — Kelly specializes in occupied staging, helping homeowners live in the space while selling it.
• Buyers shop emotion first and logic second, so smart edits and enhancements elevate both photos and in-person buyer perception.
• Strategic staging can be the difference between a home sitting on market for over 100 days versus selling in less than a week.
• Staging isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about helping families move into their next chapter with confidence.

Learn more at Kelly Burris Design or call (972) 372-4711.

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What started as a mother’s journey to support her neurodivergent children became a mission-driven tech company. In this episode of Growing Your Business, Jill Wideman shares the story behind NeuroLocker, a productivity app designed to meet neurodivergent people where they are.

It’s an honest conversation about invisible challenges, family-led innovation, and building tools that finally fit how different brains work.

Key Takeaways

• NeuroLocker was born out of Jill raising neurodivergent children and navigating ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and autism firsthand.
• NeuroLocker is an all-in-one productivity app built to reduce distraction by keeping tasks, notes, and planning in one simplified place.
• The idea originated with Jill’s daughter Sophia through a Shark Tank-style college project that uncovered a real, unmet need.

Learn more at NeuroLocker.

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Caleb Hall isn’t just talking about fitness, he’s redefining how wellness works for individuals and organizations. On Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Caleb breaks down how Fit for Life Wellness uses smart technology, realistic goal-setting, and personalized coaching to drive lasting change.

From HR leaders to everyday professionals, this is a blueprint for wellness that actually works, and sometimes, saves lives.

Key Takeaways

• Caleb designed an app-based wellness program that meets people where they are, with no intimidation and no extreme overhauls.
• The platform blends coaching, accountability, and data tracking without losing the human touch.
• The program focuses on sustainable habit change instead of “Herculean” fitness goals that lead to burnout.
• It’s built to scale for companies of all sizes, giving HR teams a real wellness tool for their workforce.

Reach out to Caleb Hall of Fit for Life Wellness at [email protected].

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On this episode of Growing Your Business, Sophea Wideman shares the powerful and personal journey behind NeuroLocker, an all-in-one productivity tool designed by neurodivergent people for neurodivergent students.

Inspired by advocating for her brother through school, Sophea turned a college project into a real company, earning pitch-competition wins, developing a multi-platform app, and building a growing community around neurodiversity support. Today, NeuroLocker is helping students with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia take control of their learning, with a long-term vision that includes a DFW community center.

Key Takeaways

• NeuroLocker was built by neurodivergent individuals for neurodivergent individuals, as an all-in-one productivity tool that simplifies learning.
• The company grew out of a college project born from Sophea advocating for her brother through school.
• NeuroLocker has won pitch competitions and developed a multi-platform app supporting students with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
• Sophea’s long-term vision includes a DFW community center giving neurodivergent kids a safe place to connect and thrive.

Learn more at NeuroLocker.

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In this episode of Growing Your Business, Buddy Broyles sits down with John Ratley, owner of Rooster General Contractors, a boutique design-build firm specializing in complex, deeply personal construction challenges.

John shares how his faith, family, and years in the trades shaped his mission-driven approach to building and rebuilding spaces that matter. From launching a transformative four-year apprenticeship program to walking clients through their most stressful property moments, John brings heart, integrity, and craftsmanship to every project.

Key Takeaways

• John thrives on complex, boutique design-build projects — from keeping homeowners living onsite during construction to engineering specialty steel installations.
• He approaches construction as a people-first business, not just a technical trade.
• Rooster General Contractors runs a four-year apprenticeship program to develop the next generation of tradespeople.
• John walks clients through some of their most stressful property moments with integrity and craftsmanship.

Learn more at Rooster General Contractors.

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On this episode of Growing Your Business, Patrick Wolf, owner of Cryo N More in McKinney, shares how he’s helping people feel better, move better, and live better through natural wellness solutions.

From cryotherapy and compression sleeves to body contouring, cold facials, infrared sauna, and hydrogen-infused water, Patrick’s approach is all about reducing inflammation and empowering people to take back their health. It’s not just the services — Patrick, his wife, and their close-knit team focus on education, comfort, consistency, and guiding clients toward real lifestyle change.

Key Takeaways

• Cryo N More focuses on cold, heat, and pressure therapies to alleviate inflammation, the root of most pain, rather than reaching for medication first.
• Services range from cryotherapy and compression sleeves to body contouring, cold facials, and infrared sauna.
• The experience is built around education, comfort, and consistency, not just a list of services.
• Located in McKinney, Cryo N More serves clients across North Texas looking for natural recovery options.

Learn more at Cryo N More.

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Meet Olu Ojo, the global construction-materials connector behind Deborah Homes & Windows. From windows and doors to full-scale interior and exterior sourcing, Olu helps builders, investors, and homeowners stay on budget, on schedule, and ahead of the industry curve.

With deep international relationships and a passion for solving problems, he delivers solutions that elevate projects, and stands behind every product with unmatched personal service. If you want a supplier who treats your project like it’s his own, Olu is your guy.

Key Takeaways

• Olu specializes in windows and doors as the “gateway” into full-scale construction material supply, sourcing globally to reduce cost and improve quality.
• He serves every corner of the construction world, from homeowners and investors to developers and builders.
• Deep international sourcing relationships help keep client projects on schedule and on budget.

Reach out at Lifestyle Construction & Supplies or [email protected].

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