EP 123 : DYB Mastermind Secrets

Introduction

Is this episode we answer:

00:00 Stepping out, creating a solid environment, and successful hiring.

03:49 Winning projects in winter, securing historic theater jobs.

08:43 Restaurant owner declines offer to promote business.

09:45 Seeking advice on painting cabinets without a shop.

14:38 Professionalism elevates customer interactions and improves efficiency.

18:15 Seeking feedback on buying a used truck/van.

19:49 Vehicle longevity, financial choices, and branding considerations.

24:55 Value of on-site color consultant for free.

27:03 Negotiate deals with new decorators for referrals.

30:28 Comparing payment processing fees and exploring alternatives.

34:27 Integrated phone tracking system for $100/month.

38:07 Seeking confidence and clarity through the process.

39:58 Successful freelance work, high rates, repeat clients.

43:31 Networking is important for meeting influential people locally.

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About the Author

As many of you know, my journey has been one of grit, grace, and transformation. At 19, I was a high school dropout, single father, and struggling paint contractor in Michigan. I later moved to Florida, where I faced both personal and professional hardships. With nothing left to lose, I turned to prayer—and was blessed with a relentless hunger to learn. I devoured books, attended seminars, and discovered better ways to streamline and grow my business—even through the Great Recession (and yes, I did hit the wife lottery along the way!). In 2014, I published How To Double Your Business and later sold the painting business, launching a new chapter: coaching others to grow their businesses. For the past 10 years, I’ve dedicated myself to helping business owners scale through the DYB System, while also drawing from frameworks like EOS, Scaling Up, and The Four Disciplines of Execution. Yet something was still missing—something more adaptive, integrated, and complete. Then I found Pinnacle. After months of research and interviews with other Guides, I joined Pinnacle. Their tools and strategies have exceeded every expectation. Now, as a Pinnacle Business Guide, I help leadership teams implement a custom-tailored operating system that draws from the best in the industry—but flexes with your unique business. It’s a dynamic, proven approach to achieve clarity, momentum, and lasting growth. I’m no longer taking on any more 1:1 coaching clients… Instead, I now specialize in working with visionary business owners who are ready to get their leadership teams aligned—around a clear vision, a focused strategy, and an actionable execution plan. With the tools and process I now have as a Pinnacle Business Guide, I help turn alignment into momentum, and momentum into results. If your business is growing—but your leadership team isn’t fully rowing in the same direction—let’s talk.