Builders of Authority
Builders of Authority is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs looking to level up their game in all facets. With a focus on personal branding and growing your business, host Adam McChesney, brings on high level entrepreneurs who have experience growing companies through branding. You will learn tactics and strategies, not theories, from guests on the podcast while understanding what you need to do in order to reach new levels of success.
Episodes
197 episodes
One Year of Builders of Authority: What It Really Took to Relaunch a Digital Marketing Agency
This episode breaks down what the last twelve months have actually looked like as I rebuilt Builders of Authority into a multi million dollar agency. Not the surface level story, the reality of growth, pressure, rebuilding, clarity, and proving...
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Episode 196
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22:20
Choosing the Right Financial Advisor: Interview with Brian Bachelier of Hawthorne Capital
Choosing the right financial advisor can make or break your long term financial future. I sat down with Brian Bachelier of Hawthorne Capital to talk about the decisions that create real financial security, the red flags people miss, and the qua...
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Episode 195
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39:25
Success Means Nothing Without Peace: The Truth About Mental Health with Dr. Dustin Adamo
Most people talk about business growth but ignore the mental and physical toll that comes with it.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dustin Adamo to unpack the real foundation of high performance: mental clarity, quality sleep, movemen...
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Episode 194
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34:54
Beyond the Paycheck: How Benefits Shape Culture, Loyalty, and Growth (Interview with Alex Vaughn)
In this episode, I sit down with Alex Vaughn, a Worksite Benefits Specialist with Globe Life Liberty National Division and Assistant Wrestling Coach at Fox High School.Alex’s story is one every entrepreneur and professional can relate to...
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Episode 193
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33:28
It’s Not About Followers or Fame, It’s About Being YOU with Ashley Taylor-Maland
In this episode, I talk with Ashley Taylor-Maland, creator, speaker, and host of This Is Where We Heal Podcast. Ashley empowers men and women healing from abuse, using her story to inspire others to find strength and self-worth.We dive i...
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Episode 192
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37:16
AI Call Answering: The Secret Weapon for 10X ROI in Your Home Service Business
Today, I’m joined by a guest who’s doing some really innovative things in the trades industry, Nate Keller, the Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer of Free2Grow.Free2Grow is transforming how contractors handle customer communication by us...
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Episode 191
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37:37
Building a Social Media Machine That Actually Drives Growth with Pat Imig
In this episode, I sits down with Pat Imig, founder of Imig Communications, a St. Louis based video marketing agency that helps brands and local businesses create content that actually converts.Pat shares his journey from hosting shows f...
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Episode 190
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35:31
Building a Life, Not Just a Business - with Todd Liscombe
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by my good friend Todd Liscombe, owner of Liscombe Tree Service in St. Charles, Missouri, and a returning guest whose first episode remains one of our most-watched to date.Todd is a serial ent...
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Episode 189
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43:31
Builders of Authority Acquires Screamin Cow Marketing Group (and what's next for Brad Starnes)
We are live here at Adventure Unknown in Fenton, MO.I’m joined by a returning guest, Brad Starnes, with Talent Fuze, to talk about a major announcement we both made a couple of weeks ago.Builders of Authority has ...
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Episode 188
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35:53
Inner World, Outer World with Mike Kitko
In this episode, I sat down with someone who doesn’t just coach entrepreneurs, he helps transform them from the inside out. Mike Kitko is a performance coach, speaker, and author who believes that your inner world crea...
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Episode 187
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43:26
Franchising Success Stories: Rocky Aliberti on Building NEUAGE Health + Wellness
In this episode, I sat down with someone who brings serious heart, hustle, and leadership into everything he does, Rocky Aliberti, Co-Founder of NEUAGE Health + Wellness.Rocky’s story is about more than just business. It’s abou...
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Episode 186
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40:12
Scaling Smart w/ John Morgan (Premium Kitchen & Bath): Systems, Strategy, & Journey in Business
In this episode, I sat down with John Morgan, co-owner and General Manager of Premium Kitchen & Bath, to talk about what it really means to scale a service-based business the right way.John runs the company alongside his wi...
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Episode 185
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30:10
Balancing Business and Life: Dan Luigs on Entrepreneurship with Purpose
In this episode, I sat down with someone who brings depth, perspective, and intentionality to everything he does, Dan Luigs.Dan is a successful business owner, coach, and speaker who's made it his mission to help entrepreneurs ...
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Episode 184
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35:21
Why Relationships Build Businesses: Insights from Ed Fogelbach
In this episode, I sat down with someone who’s built a business that’s less about policies and more about people, Ed Fogelbach.Ed is a Farmers Insurance agent based in Eureka, Missouri, but what he’s really known for is buildin...
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Episode 183
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33:49
Why Data Will Always Win in Marketing: Interview with Bob Mastis of Digital Intersection
In this episode, I sat down with someone who brings a deep and proven perspective to the world of digital marketing, Bob Mastis.Bob is the Principal and Founder of Digital Intersection, an integrated marketing communications ag...
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Episode 182
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36:29
Beyond the Deal: Creating Personal Freedom Through Real Estate Investing
In this episode, I sat down with Greg Berney. Greg went from a full-time career in healthcare administration to building a multi-million dollar real estate investment business in just a few years.He didn’t just create income. H...
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Episode 181
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34:29
Redefining Success: Jamie Thurber on Energy, Execution, and Doing What Works
In this episode, I sat down with someone who’s built a wildly successful brand by doing things on her own terms, Jamie Thurber.Jamie is a business and lifestyle coach who’s known for cutting through the noise with her no-BS app...
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Episode 180
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37:52
Chiropractic, Reimagined: How Dr. Ian Combines Strength, Rehab & Performance
In this episode, I got to sit down with someone who’s changing the way people think about healthcare, performance, and long-term pain relief—Dr. Ian McIntosh.Ian is a chiropractor, rehab specialist, and founder of Health & ...
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Episode 179
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34:02
How the Top 1% of Contractors Think: Lessons from 25 Years in the Industry
In this episode of the Builders of Authority podcast, I got to sit down with someone I’ve looked forward to connecting with for a while, Bob Houchin. If you're in or around the home services space, there’s a good chance you’ve heard his name...
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Episode 178
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41:15
The Power of Taking Action on Personal Branding & Investing in Yourself (Interview with David Marks)
In over 175 episodes since launching this podcast, I’ve never had a repeat guest, until now.I’m excited to welcome back David Marks.David and I met in 2020, when I created a local STL Facebook group to support bus...
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Episode 177
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37:14
The Operations Playbook Every Home Services Owner Needs
A few weeks ago I got a comment on Facebook from someone saying that we should connect. I can’t even remember the context. Usually I’m skeptical with those types of things, but I went and looked at his p...
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Episode 176
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33:06
Where Business Meets Adventure: The Story Behind Adventure Unknown
We’re live here at Adventure Unknown in Fenton, MO.Today we are joined by the man himself, the person who is the genius responsible for making AU a reality. I’m joined by Scott Schuessler. ...
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Episode 175
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28:44
How Personal Branding Attracts Top Talent & The Importance of Mental Health in Entrepreneurship
Due to a last minute cancellation, I ended up doing a solo episode this week.I wasn’t prepared for this, so I decided to just talk about what first came to my mind. And that was how personal branding can help...
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Episode 174
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28:10
Meet Our Operations Manager at Builders of Authority: Jessica Cochran
We are coming to you live from Adventure Unknown here in Fenton, MO.Today I’m joined by our new Operations Manager, Jessica Cochran.Jessica and I have known each other for a few years, belong to the same parish of...
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Episode 173
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32:49
Young, Driven, and Winning: Jack Hanneken’s Path to Entrepreneurial Success
I started my first official business when I was 27. It was a side hustle in the digital marketing space. I went full-time at 28 back in 2020.I always wonder what life and business would have been like if I st...
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Episode 172
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29:12