Category: Podcast Episodes

From graphic design to grounding wires — on this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Jason Liu of NSW Electrical Maintenance shares his leap into entrepreneurship, how he built his Texas-based business from scratch, and the lessons learned rewiring homes, businesses, and trust.

Jason transitioned from a career in graphic design and web animation to becoming a licensed electrician, inspired by personal loss and a desire for meaningful, hands-on work. After moving from New York to Texas with no safety net, he rebuilt his business from the ground up, enduring what he calls his ‘ground beef’ phase — a stretch of real financial struggle before things turned around. Today, NSW Electrical Maintenance offers full-spectrum electrical services built on the same grit and precision that got Jason through those early years.

Key Takeaways

• Jason pivoted from graphic design and web animation to becoming a licensed electrician after a personal loss.
• He rebuilt his business from scratch after moving from New York to Texas with no safety net.
• NSW Electrical Maintenance offers full-spectrum electrical services for homes and businesses.

Learn more at nsw-electrical.com.

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Meet Jordan Hulcy, founder of Load Bearing Beam Masters and the structural problem-solver other contractors call after things go wrong. On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Jordan shares how his team fixes collapsed ceilings, sagging beams, and DIY disasters — fast, clean, and engineered right the first time.

“We solve the problems others create — and we do it right the first time,” Jordan says. His team is often brought in after homeowners discover hidden structural issues, like sagging ceilings, left behind by fix-and-flip renovations gone wrong. Load Bearing Beam Masters specializes exclusively in structural framing, safely removing walls and columns to open up floor plans or support additions. Whether you’re flipping a house, opening up a floor plan, or adding a second story, Jordan is who you call when structure matters most.

Key Takeaways

• Load Bearing Beam Masters often steps in to fix structural issues left behind by fix-and-flip renovations.
• The company specializes exclusively in structural framing, safely removing walls and columns.
• Jordan’s team is the call when opening a floor plan, adding a second story, or fixing DIY structural mistakes.

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From surviving to thriving. On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Marissa Rusnow, founder of The Real Deal Life Coach and a certified survivorship coach, shares how her own experience with cancer led her to help fellow survivors move beyond survival mode and rediscover purpose, peace, and passion.

Marissa describes survivor mode as operating on autopilot — lacking self-care and grounded routines — and helps her clients break free from that state. Her own experience with cancer reshaped her sense of purpose and led her to certification as a survivorship coach, where she now works with people who feel like they’re going through the motions after a major life event. Her coaching helps clients rebuild with clarity and confidence, one routine and one decision at a time.

Key Takeaways

• Marissa defines ‘survivor mode’ as operating on autopilot without self-care or grounded routines.
• Her own experience with cancer shaped her work as a certified survivorship coach.
• She helps clients rebuild purpose and confidence after major life events, one routine at a time.

Learn more at mzrealdeal.podia.com.

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On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Cathy Davis of Back Yard Pet Services shares how she’s built a business where loving pets meets process-driven excellence. From mobile grooming and at-home training to stress-free pet sitting, Cathy’s team brings care directly to your doorstep.

Built from her own journey as a traveling professional turned pet-care entrepreneur, Cathy created the service she wished had existed for her own pets after decades in corporate travel. What started with a single pet sitter has grown into six mobile grooming vans and a full training division, all built on the same idea: pets stay calmer, and pet parents stay less stressed, when care comes to them. Her trainers focus on real-life behavior, not just tricks, so the results actually hold up at home.

Key Takeaways

• Back Yard Pet Services brings grooming, training, and pet sitting directly to the client’s home.
• Cathy built the business from her own experience wishing this kind of service existed for her pets.
• What started with one pet sitter has grown into six mobile grooming vans and a full training division.

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On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Bob Harper of Texas Cabinet Solutions shares how he turns kitchens into efficient, beautiful spaces — and why his mission has never been to be the cheapest option, but the one that delivers real value.

Bob tackles the everyday frustrations homeowners forget are even fixable, from lost Tupperware lids to clashing oven and dishwasher doors. He’s modernized the outdated ‘kitchen triangle’ concept by designing around how families actually use their kitchens today, prioritizing flow and accessibility over textbook layouts. Coming from a sales and marketing background, Bob pivoted into cabinetry with a focus on client communication, reliability, and a genuinely good client experience — earning him a reputation some clients call the ‘cabinet whisperer’ effect.

Key Takeaways

• Bob focuses on delivering real value, not the lowest price, by transforming kitchens into efficient, beautiful spaces.
• He solves hidden pain points homeowners often forget are fixable, from storage frustrations to clashing appliance doors.
• His designs modernize the classic kitchen triangle around how families actually use their kitchens today.

Learn more at texascabinetsolutions.com.

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Want to grow your business without juggling ten different tools? On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Sallie Brigance of Thryv shares how her all-in-one platform helps small businesses dominate online — from killer websites to next-level CRM, social scheduling, and Google ranking strategies.

Thryv provides a full-service online marketing suite — websites, SEO, social media, ads, and more — all integrated and customizable in one place. Its CRM system helps automate communication, manage appointments, send reminders, and even process payments or financing, giving small business owners back time they’d otherwise spend switching between separate tools. With more than 25 years in the marketing industry, Sallie brings both real results and genuine care to how she helps clients build their online presence and improve their Google visibility.

Key Takeaways

• Thryv offers an all-in-one marketing hub: websites, SEO, social media, and ads, fully integrated.
• Its CRM automates communication, appointments, reminders, and payment processing.
• Sallie brings 25+ years of experience to help small businesses improve their Google visibility.

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On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Melanie Padron of IT ArchiTeks delivers an insightful and compelling message on the critical role of cybersecurity, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. With a security-first approach rooted in her company’s military background, Melanie emphasizes transforming employees from the weakest link into the strongest line of defense through a culture of open communication and proactive reporting.

She shares eye-opening statistics, including that 90% of cyberattacks stem from human error and that a breach can occur in just 49 seconds after a single bad click. Melanie points to real-world cautionary tales — like a century-old trucking company that shut down due to ransomware — alongside a success story where a prepared client avoided data loss and ransom payments entirely. Her message is clear: readiness beats luck. IT ArchiTeks offers an affordable, scalable cybersecurity solution designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses.

Key Takeaways

• 90% of cyberattacks stem from human error, and a breach can occur in just 49 seconds after a bad click.
• IT ArchiTeks trains employees to become the strongest line of defense through open communication and reporting.
• Preparedness, not luck, determines whether a business survives a ransomware attack.

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On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Glynn Crutsinger of Real Property Management One Source shares his journey from corporate project management to founding his own property management business.

Glynn describes his firm’s comprehensive approach as the ‘Walmart of property management,’ handling everything from marketing and tenant screening to maintenance and evictions under one roof. Catering primarily to single-family homeowners, he points to trust as the cornerstone of his service, ensuring transparency through tools like a proprietary owner portal that keeps clients informed every step of the way.

Key Takeaways

• Glynn moved from corporate project management to founding his own property management business.
• Real Property Management One Source handles marketing, tenant screening, maintenance, and evictions in one place.
• A proprietary owner portal keeps transparency and trust at the center of the client relationship.

Learn more at rpmonesource.com.

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On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Jonathan Kuchera, founder of LeafyLink, shares his expertise in digital marketing, emphasizing the importance of connecting brands with their audiences through SEO and social media strategies.

Jonathan highlights the power of local SEO, optimizing Google Business Profiles, and making sure businesses are listed on platforms like Yelp, Apple, and even MapQuest. His approach to social media marketing prioritizes short-form video content, leveraging trends across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to boost engagement, and he points to keyword-rich Google reviews as an underused lever for better search rankings. Jonathan distinguishes LeafyLink through integrity-driven marketing that prioritizes client success over profit, and he discusses the evolving role of AI in marketing — acknowledging its efficiency while cautioning against over-reliance on AI-generated content.

Key Takeaways

• Local SEO and an optimized Google Business Profile are foundational to getting found online.
• Short-form video across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube drives the strongest engagement today.
• LeafyLink uses AI as a tool for efficiency, not a replacement for genuine, integrity-driven marketing.

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On this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Irum Jones, Chief Empowerment Officer of Dallas Professional Women (DPW), shares how her journey from running a successful electrical business to supporting entrepreneurs led to the creation of DPW.

Irum highlights DPW’s mission to serve both women professionals and the businesses that cater to them, providing resources from startup guidance to scaling strategies. Through curated events like the Marketing Mixer Lab and Business Boost Mastermind, DPW offers practical tools, mentorship, and networking opportunities. She emphasizes the organization’s commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and empowering professionals — particularly those transitioning from fields like education and healthcare into entrepreneurship — and describes DPW’s gamified approach to engagement and its directory of vetted businesses that helps members find tailored support.

Key Takeaways

• Dallas Professional Women supports women professionals and the businesses that serve them, from startup guidance to scaling.
• Events like the Marketing Mixer Lab and Business Boost Mastermind offer practical tools, mentorship, and networking.
• DPW’s directory of vetted businesses helps members find tailored support and resources.

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