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BIG Small Business with Ben & WadeWork smarter. Rest deeper. Lead better.Hosted by business owners Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard, the Big Small Business Podcast is where high-performing entrepreneurs get honest about the tension between hustle and health. Each episode explores the real-life challenges of building and running a small business—from leadership and growth to burnout and balance.
Whether you’re scaling your company or just trying to survive another Monday, you’ll get:
Straight-talk on what’s working (and what isn’t)Practical advice rooted in real-world experienceCandid conversations that mix insight, humility, and humor
👉 New episodes drop regularly, so follow us and...2025-07-2533 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeInterview with Travis Hall of Path and Way CoachingIn this episode of the Big Small Business Podcast, Ben and Wade sit down with leadership coach Travis Hall to unpack why coaching is more than a buzzword — it’s a transformative way to lead people. From his unconventional background as a missionary-businessman in the UAE to building a coaching company that helps teams and leaders unlock their full potential, Travis shares insights on how coaching cultivates awareness, drives action, and builds authentic relationships.
You’ll learn:
• What coaching really means (hint: it’s not just giving advice)
• Why curiosity and humility are the keys to...2025-07-1435 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeBranding: A Filter For BehaviorWelcome back to the Big Small Business Podcast! In this episode, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard tackle a topic every entrepreneur should master: staying “on brand.”
Starting off with a funny take on high school graduations and parenting philosophies to business decisions and branding missteps, Ben and Wade unpack how sticking to your brand identity helps guide decisions, build trust, and ultimately shape long-term success. They share candid stories from startup lessons and quirky business rules to major brand blunders like New Coke and HBO’s identity crisis.
If you’ve ever been tempted by a “good...2025-05-2840 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeWhat Business Owners Can Learn From Influencers ft. Brittany HendrixIn this episode of the Big Small Business Podcast, we sit down with Brittany Hendrix—founder of BIEN and a leader in the influencer management world. Brittany shares how she went from teaching middle school to building a thriving agency that represents top-tier influencers. We unpack what business owners can learn from the influencer industry—from branding and authenticity to audience engagement and long-term growth. Whether you’re running a local service business or scaling a startup, this conversation is packed with insights on how to humanize your brand, create loyal customers, and leverage social media with purpose.
Foll...2025-05-0959 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeHow To Host Your Internal Company ConferenceIn this episode of Here and Now (soon to be Big Small Business), Ben and Wade dive into Part 2 of their conversation on how to bring your team together through internal company conferences. They break down how they plan and execute their biannual gatherings—sharing the themes, structure, tips, and even mistakes they’ve learned from along the way. Whether you lead a team of five or fifty, this episode gives you practical insights on how to use conferences to reinforce company culture, cast vision, and have some fun along the way. Plus, expect a few good laughs, personal stor...2025-04-241h 01BIG Small Business with Ben & WadeBring Your Entire Team TogetherIn this episode, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard discuss the importance of bringing your team together, no matter the size of your business. They explore how annual internal conferences build relationships, boost morale, align vision, and create a strong company culture. With personal stories and practical insights, they highlight why investing in team cohesion is crucial for long-term success.2025-04-0735 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeRunning a Lean BusinessIn this episode, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard dive into what it really means to run a lean business. They break down the misconceptions around being lean—it’s not just about cutting costs or downsizing. Instead, it’s about smart resource allocation, efficient processes, and creating value without wasting time or money. Listen in as they share real-world examples, practical tips, and insights from their own experiences as business owners. Plus, they discuss the importance of data-driven decisions and the pitfalls of bad data. Whether you’re scaling up or tightening your operations, this episode is packed with actionab...2025-03-2839 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeBalancing Work, Family, and LifeIn this episode of The Hear and Now Podcast, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard dive into the ongoing struggle of balancing work and family life. They discuss the concept of “choosing to cheat” (referencing Andy Stanley's book) — the reality that we can’t give 100% to everything and must intentionally decide where to focus our time and energy. With personal stories, leadership insights, and practical strategies, they explore how to set boundaries, prioritize key moments, and trust that putting family first doesn’t mean sacrificing success. If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone striving for better work-life balance, this conversation...2025-03-0748 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeHiring Strategies That Actually Work (Ft. Mike Cottrell)Mike Cottrell joins Ben and Wade in this insightful, funny and detailed look at how to find amazing people when expanding your sales teams.
Disclaimer:
Some of the stories and banter in this podcast are strictly for entertainment and comedic purposes. While we share personal experiences and hiring philosophies, they should not be taken as official hiring policies. The companies represented by the hosts are committed to fair and lawful hiring practices, ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, age, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected status. All hiring decisions...2025-02-2159 min
ParaPeculiar#102 Haunted Hush Puppies - Our latest synchronicities, a recent paranormal book haul, predatory ghost hunters, and experimenting with mind machinesSend us a textOn tonights episode we talk about our paranormal book haul, some wild synchronicities involving books, predatory ghost hunters and our experiments with mind machines. LINKS TO THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT:The Mind PlaceThe Creative Act by Rick RubinMysteries of the Unknown: Mystic QuestsThe Power Wish by KeikoThe Serpent and the Rainbow by Wade Davis50 Strange Stories of the Supernatural edited by John CanningThe Black Hope Horror by Ben Williams, Jean Williams, and John Bruce ShoemakerTrue Ghost Stories by Hans HolzerConfrontations by Jacques ValleePassport to Magonia by Jacques V...2025-02-121h 27BIG Small Business with Ben & WadeFiring: When And How To Do ItIn this episode of The Here and Now Podcast, Ben Hendrix and Wade Lombard dive into one of the toughest responsibilities of leadership—firing. They break down why letting someone go is so difficult, the right way to approach it, and lessons they’ve learned from past experiences. Through personal stories and candid insights, they explore the emotional weight of firing, the importance of acting decisively, and why keeping the wrong person on board can hurt both the company and the individual. With humor, wisdom, and practical advice, this episode sheds light on a topic no leader enjoys but ever...2025-02-0542 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeEverything Is Your FaultIn this episode we tackle a tough but game-changing mindset: everything is your fault. Wade shares a personal story about his son Jax and how it ties into owning responsibility in business and life. We dive into the weight of ownership, setting clear expectations, and why radical accountability can make or break your business. This one’s full of real talk and a little debate about movie opinions. It’s not polished, but it’s honest—just like running a business. Tune in and let us know if you’ve had your own “everything is my fault” moments!2024-12-1843 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeDelegation: Are You The Bottleneck?There are layers to delegation and every great leader knows that mastering this skillset and harnessing it in the right way IS the only way to scale their organization. This podcast was inspired by quotes and examples from Theodore Rosevelt, John Maxwell and Craig Groeschel.2024-12-0540 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeManaging Tough Conversations & GraceDo you struggle with tough conversations with clients or employees? Or do you struggle with giving grace and building relationships?
Today’s episode is about how to lean into your strengths and also bring balance to your managerial approach. This episode is inspired by our own experiences, leaders like John Maxwell and other small business leaders we’ve learned from over the years. 2024-11-1344 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeNothing is Special When Everything is Special ft. Stephanie HendrixBen and Wade host Stephanie (Ben's mom) for an episode discussing how things become less special when constantly over done. They discuss things like ben's 3 year old's broken leg, wade's daughters extravagant prom celebration, imposing self discipline, embracing boredom and much more.2024-11-0838 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeDiscussing Elon Musk & Taking RisksBen and Wade discuss Elon Musk's big week with Tesla, Space X, Twitter/X and how a TikTok video made us ask ourselves, where are we being too risk adverse? 2024-10-1751 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeIs Over Communication is a Myth?Ben and Wade discuss the importance of communication in small business using real world examples. 2024-10-0249 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeDiscussing John Maxwell's Laws of EnvironmentBen & Wade breakdown John Maxwell's Laws of Environment which they found while reading the John Maxwell Leadership Bible. They also discus whether James Earl Jones was a great actor or just a great voice, personal growth and so much more.2024-09-1849 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeBen's Recap: Why Do People Hate Networking?Ben recaps why people hate networking, gives tips on how to be successful in a networking group (i.e. BNI) and why relationships are worth more than referrals.
He also shares his personal story of how he and his business partner Wade became friends through a networking group by talking about movies.2024-09-0417 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeWhy Do People Hate Networking? Ft. Elicia MichaudBen, Wade & Elicia discuss the things they love and hate about networking. Everything from BNI, relationships, funny referral stories and the time Elicia dressed up as a pirate at the Title company during the purchase of a building.2024-08-2955 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeDo You Want Growth or Control?Want to grow your business but struggle with delegating? This is an all too common struggle amongst entrepreneurs and small business owners. Check out this episode for some helpful insights into what has worked for Ben and Wade.2024-08-1237 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeFish or Cut Bait (When is it okay to bail halfway through something?)When met with constant hurdles, when do you stop what you're doing and when do you persevere and continue on? Ben & Wade discuss both personal and professional examples in this episode.2024-07-3153 minBIG Small Business with Ben & WadeIs it the Jockey or The Horse? (Business parter or the business?)What is more important, the right business parter or the right business? Ben and Wade discuss all that and more in their first podcast episode!2024-07-1644 min
JazzheadsEp.33 Nik SvarcBen chats with Leeds based guitarist Nik Svarc about his albums, tours, lockdown projects and life as a musician in Leeds.
We also mention the Jazz North Northern Line Scheme - more info here: https://www.jazznorth.org/supporting-artists/jazz-northern-line/
Tracks:
Bemsha Swing – Nik Svarc Trio +1
Bold as Love – Jimi Hendrix
Wade in the Water – Charlie Hunter
You Are Not Alone – Svarc/Hanley/Longhorn
Visit www.niksvarc.com for more from Nik
And visit www.wakefieldjazz.org for info about everything coming up at the c...2022-02-1327 min
Looking for the Perfect Beat Radio ShowLive Set At Bar Nine Leuven by DJ Irvin Cee (20190125)Irvin Cee is available for International bookings : booking@irvincee.com
■ Video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBAFar-rPl-UxrB57eqf0g
■ Facebook fan page: facebook.com/irvincee
■ Website: irvincee.com
Tracklist:
Artist - Title
Spiced Boogie - Permanent Wave (Original Mix)
Ricky Razu - Without U (Original Mix)
AMP Fiddler, Tom Flynn - The Future (Original Mix)
Meggy - CLOSER (Original Mix)
Okain - There Is Light (Original Mix)
Spiced Boogie - Permanent Wave (Original Mix)
J. Albert - Xtra Sauce (Original Mix)
Chris Stussy - Try Again (Original Mix)
Supernova - Jazz Syndacate (Original Mix)
Antranig - Back 2 House (Extended Mix)
Antoine Clamar...2019-01-263h 47Live Recorded DJ Sets in venues or festivalsLive Set At Bar Nine Leuven by DJ Irvin Cee (20190125)Irvin Cee is available for International bookings : booking@irvincee.com
■ Video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBAFar-rPl-UxrB57eqf0g
■ Facebook fan page: facebook.com/irvincee
■ Website: irvincee.com
Tracklist:
Artist - Title
Spiced Boogie - Permanent Wave (Original Mix)
Ricky Razu - Without U (Original Mix)
AMP Fiddler, Tom Flynn - The Future (Original Mix)
Meggy - CLOSER (Original Mix)
Okain - There Is Light (Original Mix)
Spiced Boogie - Permanent Wave (Original Mix)
J. Albert - Xtra Sauce (Original Mix)
Chris Stussy - Try Again (Original Mix)
Supernova - Jazz Syndacate (Original Mix)
Antranig - Back 2 House (Extended Mix)
Antoine Clamar...2019-01-263h 47