Blue Mic Studios

Category: Podcast Episodes

Every episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, the podcast from Blue Mic Studios featuring real entrepreneurs across the Dallas-Fort Worth area sharing how they built their businesses, what they learned, and advice for other small business owners.

  • Tracy Dickey of East Plano Martial Arts on Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles

    In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Tracy Dickey, a 5th-degree black belt and owner of East Plano Martial Arts. With over two decades of training, Tracy leads a traditional Isshinryu karate school that blends judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu into a comprehensive, all-around self-defense program.

    From inclusive multi-generational family classes to training adapted for students with physical disabilities and neurodivergence, East Plano Martial Arts is built around individual growth, heart-centered mentorship, and accessible pricing for every family.

    Key Takeaways

    • A comprehensive self-defense curriculum built on traditional Isshinryu karate, judo throws, and jiu-jitsu grappling.
    • Multi-generational family classes let parents, grandparents, and kids train together.
    • Training is customized for ages 5 to 105, including students with physical disabilities and neurodivergent conditions.
    • Rank advancement is based on real personal development, not competition or fees — no “bought” belts.
    • Flexible, family-friendly pricing with a free introductory trial class.

    Learn more or book a free trial class at East Plano Martial Arts.

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  • Jim Warner of Voyage Crafter (Cruise Planners) on Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles

    After 25 years of owning a successful executive recruiting firm, Jim Warner pivoted to his true passion: helping people experience the world as the owner of Voyage Crafter, a Cruise Planners franchise. In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Jim to discuss how a dedicated travel advisor takes the mystery, stress, and guesswork out of vacation planning.

    From navigating flight snags in Tahiti to understanding why trip interruption and medical travel insurance are non-negotiable when leaving the country, Jim shares how expert guidance turns travel risks into seamless, unforgettable experiences.

    Key Takeaways

    • Full-service travel planning covers ocean and river cruises, land tours, rail journeys, safaris, and all-inclusive resorts — clients simply pack and go.
    • Domestic health insurance rarely covers medical emergencies abroad, making trip interruption and travel medical insurance essential.
    • A dedicated travel agent provides a direct lifeline during disruptions, rebooking stranded clients regardless of time zone.
    • Options extend beyond standard cruises and flights to luxury small-ship sailings, river paddle-wheelers, and scenic rail trips.
    • As a Cruise Planners franchise owner, Jim has access to group rates that individual travelers typically can’t get on their own.

    Plan your next trip with Voyage Crafter.

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  • Alan Thompson of Get Better Bookkeeping on Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles

    Many talented small business owners get trapped by the day-to-day grind while completely losing track of the financial foundation that keeps them afloat. In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Alan Thompson, Account Success Manager at Get Better Bookkeeping. Originally from Zambia, Alan brings a global perspective and an MBA background to the financial challenges facing American entrepreneurs.

    At Get Better Bookkeeping, the goal isn’t just to prepare you for tax season — it’s to provide the strategic “time-outs” and financial reviews that actively educate owners on margins and cost of goods sold. Discover how true financial partnership can take a business out of debt and turn chaos into long-term, stable growth.

    Key Takeaways

    • Small business owners often get trapped working in the day-to-day grind instead of on the financial strategy that keeps the business healthy.
    • Get Better Bookkeeping requires recurring financial meetings that break down labor costs, cost of goods sold, and upcoming investments — not just year-end statements.
    • Chasing more sales doesn’t fix systemic cash flow problems; long-term stability comes from analyzing the data and tightening operations.
    • Financial stability comes from consistently getting the basics right, not from complicated strategies.
    • A dedicated bookkeeping advocate gives owners a safe sounding board for evaluating risky investments before they commit.

    Learn more at Get Better Bookkeeping.

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  • Jodie Wallace of 3D Perspectives on Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles

    When entrepreneurs face stagnation, the barrier often isn’t the market or the product — it’s the subconscious limiting beliefs built up over a lifetime. In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Jodie Wallace, founder of 3D Perspectives, LLC, a business and life coach with over 25 years of experience.

    As a Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner trained directly under industry pioneer Christina Hall, Jodie breaks down her “3D” methodology: Discovery, Direction, and Decision. Learn how internal conflict resolution can dismantle procrastination, align your mind and spirit, and provide tangible, measurable growth for your business journey.

    Key Takeaways

    • Limiting beliefs like “I’m not good enough” are often formed between ages 2 and 14, and they quietly shape business decisions as adults.
    • Effective NLP treats internal conflict as two sides both trying to protect you, then integrates them into one path forward — instead of declaring one side wrong.
    • Keeping an evidence journal of actions taken and how confident they felt afterward trains the brain for future wins.
    • A simple 1-to-5 clarity scale at the end of a session gives clients a concrete sense of value and lets the coach pivot in real time.
    • Operating from a calling rather than financial pressure changes the entire coaching dynamic — including who to take on as a client.

    Learn more at 3D Perspectives, LLC.

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  • Harley Liechty of Get Better Bookkeeping on Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles

    Many small business owners are busier than ever and charging competitively, yet still find themselves asking: “Why am I not making money at the end of the day?” In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Harley Liechty, founder of Get Better Bookkeeping.

    Transitioning from business coaching to financial services, Harley has scaled his firm to support over 125 businesses nationwide using a simple but rigorous approach: weekly account updates and mandatory financial review meetings. Discover how moving past basic “number crunching” to strategic advisory can boost net profitability by 4% year-over-year — and why human-led consulting remains irreplaceable in the age of AI.

    Key Takeaways

    • Updating the books at least once a week gives owners the real-time facts they need to make decisions, instead of finding out too late.
    • Typical clients see an average net profitability improvement of about 4% year-over-year just by optimizing overhead and understanding margins.
    • The accounting industry is shifting from “number crunching” to consultative advisory as automation handles the basic transactional work.
    • AI tools can process thousands of transactions in minutes, but they can’t replace the human trust and judgment business owners rely on.
    • In unpredictable economic conditions, the best move an entrepreneur can make is taking full control of their financials and asking for expert help.

    Learn more at Get Better Bookkeeping.

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  • Barbara Giesing of BAGHR Consulting & Traci Poe on Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles

    In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles brings together two powerful female leaders: Barbara Giesing, HR Consultant at BAGHR Consulting, and Traci Poe, founder of the Public Speakers Growth Hub and Communicate Great. Together, they share the raw truth about moving past fear, embracing collaboration over cutthroat competition, and launching their collaborative book, “Oh Yes, I Did!”

    From Traci’s journey transforming from a timid introvert to a college public speaking professor, to Barbara’s practical secrets on how clear job descriptions act as a company “drama exterminator,” this episode is packed with insight for any entrepreneur looking to rise.

    Key Takeaways

    • “Oh Yes, I Did!” is a collaborative book born out of a mastermind group, featuring diverse women entrepreneurs sharing strategies and stories.
    • Both Barbara and Traci identify as introverts who faced real anxiety about becoming visible in the market — and pushed through it anyway.
    • Real growth happens when entrepreneurs treat each other as collaborators instead of competitors.
    • Clear, well-written job descriptions act as a “drama exterminator” that prevents hiring mismatches before they start.
    • Your story and message matter enough to take the stage, whether that stage is virtual or in person.

    Learn more at Communicate Great and BAGHR Consulting.

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  • Sunil Malkani & Tiffany Moore of CareBuilders at Home Plano on Growing Your Business

    In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Sunil Malkani and Tiffany Moore, the team behind CareBuilders at Home Plano. Both transitioned into senior care after navigating the emotional road of caring for their own aging parents, and today they’re redefining senior care in North Texas with a concierge-level model built on real empathy.

    They share how they specialize in complex cases like early-onset dementia and Parkinson’s, why they refuse to outgrow their hands-on approach, and why they view their staff as “heart workers” rather than employees. If you’re part of the “sandwich generation” balancing career, kids, and aging parents, this conversation is a reminder you don’t have to carry it alone.

    Key Takeaways

    • CareBuilders at Home Plano was built out of personal loss — both founders designed the business to solve pain points they lived through firsthand with their own parents.
    • They provide concierge-level care, including accompanying clients to oncology and doctor appointments, without charging premium concierge prices.
    • True 24/7 human accessibility sets them apart from the industry norm of answering services and call centers.
    • They specialize in complex cases like early-onset dementia and Parkinson’s care.
    • They serve families across Plano, Allen, and Richardson.

    Learn more at CareBuilders at Home Plano or call their 24/7 care-line at 469-854-0265.

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  • Bradley Sanders of Triumph Roofing on Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles

    The roofing industry is changing fast, and homeowners are facing higher deductibles, more insurance exclusions, and greater risk when choosing a contractor. On this episode of Growing Your Business, Bradley Sanders of Triumph Roofing shares how his company has built a reputation on trust, education, and quality craftsmanship over 17 years in business.

    From navigating insurance claims to helping homeowners avoid costly mistakes, Bradley explains why treating people like family has become Triumph Roofing’s greatest competitive advantage in a crowded North Texas market.

    Key Takeaways

    • With thousands of roofing companies competing in North Texas, Triumph Roofing differentiates itself by treating customers like they matter and serving as their advocate.
    • Insurance claims are getting harder — deductibles have climbed from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands while coverage keeps shrinking.
    • Most roofing problems are preventable with proper education before a claim is ever filed.
    • Quality craftsmanship and honest communication build the kind of trust that keeps customers coming back and referring others.

    Learn more at Triumph Roofing.

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  • Tilda Tart of Blue Butterfly Writing LLC on Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles

    What happens when a doctor or a daycare tells you your child is just “acting up,” but your parental instinct knows it’s something deeper? For author and cognitive tool specialist Tilda Tart of Blue Butterfly Writing LLC, that question became the driving force of her life after her son was removed from multiple daycares and eventually diagnosed with Asperger’s at just four years old.

    On this episode of Growing Your Business, Tilda shares her deeply personal journey navigating high-functioning autism, fighting for her son’s needs, and learning how to decode the hidden sensory struggles of neurodivergent children — plus how Blue Butterfly Writing LLC’s interactive workbooks and custom, 504-compliant “cognitive tools” support special-needs families.

    Key Takeaways

    • Early diagnosis matters — catching it at age four let Tilda address her son’s needs during his brain’s most critical developmental window.
    • Never ignore parental intuition, even when a passive medical opinion dismisses real neurological struggles as simple behavior problems.
    • Rebranding sensory items as “cognitive tools” instead of “toys” helped her son legally bring calming items into the classroom under his IEP and 504 plan.
    • Interactive, dual-perspective workbooks can bridge the communication gap between neurodivergent children and the adults trying to understand them.

    Learn more from Tilda Tart at Blue Butterfly Writing LLC on social media: @TildaTart or @BlueButterflyWriting.

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  • Ummi Lawan of Harmony Legal Group on Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles

    What happens if you don’t make a plan for your family? For attorney Ummi Lawan, that question became deeply personal after a difficult custody battle showed her how much power courts can have over life’s most important decisions. On this episode of Growing Your Business, Ummi shares why estate planning is really about protecting your loved ones, preserving family harmony, and ensuring your wishes — not a stranger’s — guide the future.

    She also explains Harmony Legal Group’s unique approach that goes beyond legal documents to capture the stories, values, and wisdom that truly define a person’s legacy. If you’ve been putting off estate planning, this conversation may change your perspective.

    Key Takeaways

    • Estate planning is about control and peace of mind — without a plan, a judge and the state may make critical decisions about your assets, children, and legacy.
    • Ummi’s own painful custody experience fuels her mission to help other families avoid the same uncertainty.
    • Harmony Legal Group goes beyond standard legal documents to capture the stories and values that define a family’s legacy.
    • Putting off estate planning leaves your most important decisions in someone else’s hands.

    Learn more at Harmony Legal Group.

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