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STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTFear to Success – 5 Fixes That Keep You Up at NightIt’s 10:30 PM.Payroll hits Friday. You underbid three jobs. Your top tech thinks he runs the company. You’re scared to raise prices. You feel behind.And you don’t have anyone to talk to who actually understands.In this episode, Chad Murray breaks down the 5 real fixes that move you from fear to control — fast.These aren’t mindset quotes. These are operator-level changes that immediately shift your cash flow, leadership, and confidence.Here’s what we cover:How to strategically raise prices (without...
2026-02-1134 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTHow to Networking for ROI and Trash-Can Marketing WinsIf the anxiety never shuts off…If you’re buried in jobs chasing checks…And your phone goes quiet the second you stop pushing…This episode is for you.In today’s Stop Working Broke Podcast, Chad Murray breaks down real, boots-on-the-ground strategies he wishes he used sooner—the same ones helping trades and service business owners double and even triple revenue without burning out.In this episode, you’ll learn:👉 Why most networking groups fail (BNI, Chambers, “good ol’ boy” clubs)👉 How relationship-based networking actually creates referrals and revenue👉 A guerri...
2026-01-2828 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTFinancial Anxiety: Why Business Owners Stay Broke Without a Financial Plan with Ronnie SlomkowskiIf the anxiety never shuts off, this episode is for you. When you’re buried in jobs, chasing checks, and the phone goes quiet the moment you stop pushing, it’s not because you’re lazy or broken. It’s because the systems around your money are broken. On this episode of the Stop Working Broke Podcast, Chad Murray sits down with licensed financial professional Ronnie Slomkowski to talk about the financial stress most business owners live with every day but rarely fix.Most service business owners know they should have a financial plan, but they keep putting...
2026-01-1040 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTCash Flow Is Why Businesses Struggle - The 0% Loan Strategy That Eases the StressIf you wait until you NEED money… you’ll get the worst money.In the first Stop Working Broke episode of 2026, Chad Murray sits down with his funding partner Mike Farrell (MJF Funding Solutions) to break down how business owners can access revolving 0% APR business credit lines and even $50K–$250K in startup capital (often 12–18 months at 0%) — without getting trapped in predatory loans or merchant cash advances.They cover how business funding actually works, why banks reject most owners, how smart businesses use “other people’s money,” and how credit can often be improved faster than people thin...
2026-01-021h 00STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTAI or die for Blue Collar Businesses - Where to startAI or die for Blue Collar Businesses - Where to startIf you’re a service business owner and you keep hearing “use AI”… but you’re not sure how it actually helps your day-to-day—this episode is for you.In this conversation, Chad sits down with Dan Gentry (Impact AI / Third Power Performance) to break down practical ways AI can help you in two big areas:✅ 1) Your business: save time, speed up follow-up, organize your operations, and stop dropping balls. ✅ 2) Your personal life: use the time AI...
2025-12-2257 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTMillion Dollar Tasks You MUST Master to ScaleIn this episode of Stop Working Broke, Chad Murray breaks down the Million-Dollar Tasks you must master if you want to scale your service business, escape the technician trap, and finally build the freedom-focused company you dreamed of when you first started.If you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or wondering how to grow beyond the rut you’re in… this is the roadmap.Chad reveals the exact framework he used to grow a multi-million-dollar service company, and the same system he now coaches owners through every single week.💰 What You’ll Learn in Th...
2025-12-1530 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTFrom Overthinking to Winning: Stop Running Your Business AloneBeing the owner sounds glamorous—until you’re the one carrying payroll, problems, employees, customers, and big decisions with no peer bench.In this episode of Stop Working Broke, host Chad Murray talks about the real kind of loneliness entrepreneurs face (not “I need friends” lonely), why it quietly wrecks your decision-making, and how isolation turns into overthinking, delay, and compounded problems.You’ll learn:The most common signs you’re running your business alone (decision fatigue, cash-flow stress, confidence erosion, “success trap”)Why systems and hiring won’t solve the owners...
2025-12-0830 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTSlow Season — “Good. Here’s how you buy your future.”Welcome to Stop Working Broke—the rebranded podcast from Outside the Business Box—hosted by Chad Murray. If you’re running job-to-job, chasing checks, and the phone gets quiet the minute you stop pushing, this show is for you.Each episode is packed with real-world tips and straight advice to help service business owners fix the stuff that keeps them stuck: cash flow, marketing that actually works, better offers, follow-up systems, hiring, delegation, and operations—so you can build a business that runs without eating your life.In this...
2025-12-0421 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTI Feel Like an Imposter — The Hard Truth About My Business Right NowIn this brutally honest episode of Operation Entrepreneur Freedom, Chad Murray pulls back the curtain on the toughest season of his business life. After nearly three decades in business and coaching hundreds of entrepreneurs, Chad shares how ignoring his own advice almost bankrupted him — again.He talks openly about shutting down an 18-year market, hiring a COO to dismantle his company, and the emotional toll of making hard but overdue decisions. He also reveals the painful impact of relationships, imposter syndrome, and anxiety — and how he's finding clarity through it all.Plus, you’ll hear two po...
2025-06-2425 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTHow Better Salespeople Will Scale Your Business (Even If You're Stuck Right Now)Welcome to Operation Entrepreneur Freedom — the podcast that helps home service business owners design a business that runs (and grows) without them.In this episode, host Chad Murray reveals why most service businesses stall at $1-2M and what you can do to break through fast. Spoiler: It starts with sales — but not in the way you're used to.You’ll learn:Why your current salespeople are holding you backHow separating sales from production unlocks scalable growthReal-life stories from McDonald’s, Rolls-Royce, Airbnb, and moreHow Chad replaced his top salesperson and grew 70% in one monthWhy...
2025-06-0133 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCAST$1M or $100M — If You Don’t Lead Sales Right, You’re Stuck - Guest Curt TueffertIn this episode of Operation Entrepreneur Freedom, Chad sits down with sales legend Curt Tueffert, a seasoned pro who’s trained and managed sales teams pushing past $100 million in revenue. This no-fluff conversation is packed with real-world strategies for service business owners who are ready to build a true sales machine—and finally step out of the chaos.From building trust-based sales processes, to turning techs into closers (and when not to), to creating systems that sharpen your team like a Kobe Bryant morning workout… this is the masterclass on sales leadership every $1M+ service business owner needs...
2025-05-2056 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTPay or Get Sued: How I Learned Payroll Law the Hard WayPay or Get Sued: How I Learned Payroll Law the Hard Way 💸⚖️ You don’t know what you don’t know—until you’re in court. In this episode, Chad Murray shares the gut-wrenching story of how a single payroll mistake triggered a lawsuit that nearly wrecked his business. Learn the legal landmines of paying employees (hourly, salary, commission, and performance pay), the truth about overtime law, and how to avoid getting crushed by labor attorneys.Whether you're a service business owner or just trying to figure out how to compensate your team without breaking the la...
2025-05-0932 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTNo Me, No More Business - Bankrupt to AssetNo views May 8, 2025What happens to your business if you're gone tomorrow?In this raw and brutally honest episode, Chad Murray shares two moments he nearly died—and the two wildly different outcomes for his business. In 2006, his appendix ruptured… and his business went bankrupt. In 2021, his lungs failed from COVID… but his business hit $100K weeks without him.This is the tale of building a business that’s dependent on YOU... versus one that runs without you.💥 The truth is: Most service businesses are one injury, one illness, or...
2025-05-0937 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTCALL THE DAMN LEADS! The Sales Mindset That Scales BusinessesThis might be the rawest, realest, and most action-packed sales episode we’ve done in a long time.Chad Murray sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and “Call The Damn Leads” founder Drewbie Wilson, who breaks down why most businesses are leaving millions on the table—because they simply don’t pick up the phone. From growing up hustling, traveling the country in an RV with his family, and building a brand that’s become a movement, Drewbie brings fire from the trenches.🔥 You’ll learn:-𝗪𝗵𝘆 "𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀" 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻—𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 -𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 -𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀!-𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 -𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟯 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 -𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗮𝗿𝗲-𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺Plus, Chad opens up about revamping his own almost $5M company’s sales process and the mindset shifts required to go from chaos to cashflow.👊 If you want to stop struggling with lazy follow-up, bad hires, and inconsistent sales… this episode is your blueprint to get UNSTUCK and SCALE.
2025-05-0647 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTBryan Clayton of GreenPal (Sold $10 million+ Landscaping Business to Start App)🚀 In this episode of Outside the Business Box, Chad Murray sits down with Bryan Clayton — the founder of GreenPal (the “Uber for Lawn Care”) and former CEO of a $10M landscaping company he scaled and successfully exited.Bryan shares real, in-the-trenches lessons about:How he scaled his landscaping company from a $20 lawn job to over $10 million in annual revenueThe challenges of transitioning from running crews to running a businessHis biggest mistakes (including a $600K Department of Labor fine 👀)Why most service business owners stay stuck in "self-employed land"How he landed major commercial clients like McDonal...
2025-04-2852 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThe "Dumb" EpisodeThe Top 20 Dumb Mistakes Business Owners Keep Making 🚨Welcome to another brutally honest episode of Outside the Business Boxes, where Chad Murray pulls no punches. In this episode titled "The Dumb Episode," Chad breaks down the top 20 dumb things business owners do that sabotage growth, kill profit, and keep them stuck in the hamster wheel of hustle.From keeping toxic employees to refusing to raise prices or delegate, Chad’s calling it out — because someone needs to. If your business feels like Groundhog Day and you’re not scaling how you want to… you might be doing so...
2025-04-2442 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTRe-Introduction What This Podcast Is AboutRe-Introduction What This Podcast Is About Small businessChat with Chad to discuss your business and you want to scale. YouTube - Discover how to Design a Business That Runs (and Grows) Without You📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2025-04-1630 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTHow We 4X'd Sales in 2 Weeks - Sales PresentationWelcome back to the Outside the Business Box Podcast with your host Chad Murray — business coach, speaker, and multi-million dollar service business owner. 🚀In this episode, Chad dives deep into how he completely reinvented his sales process with a physical, flip-through sales presentation tool — and the results are already changing the game.💥 From a typical slow April…➡️ To $133K in sales in one week➡️ With $24K in a single day just one week later➡️ And a rep who was almost fired now doing $50K+ weeksThis is real, raw, and practical stuff you can...
2025-04-0835 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTPrice ConditioningPrice Conditioning to Crush Sticker Shock in Sales | Outside the Business PodcastIn this episode of Outside the Business, I’m giving you a raw, real update on my world—what’s going on with my businesses, why I’m feeling like me again, and how we just had a record week in April that beat all of last year. 💪We’re diving into the art of price conditioning—a powerful sales tactic that helps eliminate sticker shock and sets your customers up to see the value before they see the price...
2025-04-0525 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTRisks, Emperor Moth, Take Ownership🔥 Get Out of Your Comfort Zone & Scale Your Business | Outside the Business Boxes Podcast w/ Chad MurrayWelcome to Outside the Business Boxes, where we dig deep into what it really takes to grow a service business. In this episode, Chad Murray—7-figure entrepreneur and coach—dives into the raw truth about business growth:-Why getting out of your comfort zone is non-negotiable-How failure is actually part of the blueprint to success-The Emperor Moth metaphor and what it means for your business-Scaling struggles, mindset traps, and marketing risks-Real s...
2025-03-2929 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTHow to Break Through $1M and Scale Your Business Fast!🔥 How to Break Through $1M and Scale Your Business Fast! 🔥In this episode of Outside the Business Boxes, Chad Murray opens up about his personal and business struggles — and how he’s using those lessons to help business owners break through the million-dollar ceiling. If you’re stuck, overwhelmed, and not sure how to scale, this episode is for YOU. Chad dives deep into the mindset shifts, sales strategies, and business systems you need to stop spinning your wheels and start growing.💥 What You'll Learn: ✅ Why you’re stuck under $2M — a...
2025-03-1641 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTBranding - Sales - MindsetThe episode is about rebranding, what does that look like?I then get into sales and mindset. This is my Wednesday evening talk show Chat w/ Chad on my private Facebook group Chimney World. You don't have to be a chimney company, this episode is for any service business!📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2024-04-181h 02STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTEmployees!This episode is about employees! Enjoy.Read my book... Operation Entrepreneur Freedom. Click the link to purchase.I have coaching spots available and a Mastermind group starting soon.Click... Chat with Chad to schedule a free session to discuss having him work with you to build a better company that doesn't have to rely on you.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2024-04-1858 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTWho Not HowWho Not How...Read my book... Operation Entrepreneur Freedom. Click the link to purchase.I have coaching spots available and a Mastermind group starting soon.Click... Chat with Chad to schedule a free session to discuss having him work with you to build a better company that doesn't have to rely on you.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2024-04-1855 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThe System of RapportBuilding rapport is the hardest sales item to teach. Having a system in place to train is essential in progress to building a world class service business. Mike Fasy and Chuck Roydhouse were on tonight's episode of Chat w/ Chad.If you want to get the Chimney Closer app go to https://chimneycloser.com and click the button to schedule to purchase.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2024-01-251h 03STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTMicromanagingChat w/ Chad Business Coaching LiveMicromanaging. When is it needed or is it? Book Free Discovery Call with Chad. Let us discover getting your mindset on track to winning. We will look at your systems and will come up with a plan of implementation. Numbers, we will dive into the numbers and get your numbers better discoverable for finding issues and more profits. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram
2024-01-011h 17STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTBusiness Coaching Chimney Sweep Testimonials (Chat w/ Chad)I was fortunate to have a few coaching clients join me on Chimney Worlds Chat w/ Chad to tell how my business coaching as helped them in their business. It was a good time discussing the systems, accountability gained, and mindset I have been able to help them all with as well as helping them all make a lot more money! Book Free Discovery Call with Chad. Let us discover getting your mindset on track to winning. We will look at your systems and will come up with a plan of implementation. Numbers, we wil...
2023-12-121h 13STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTTrust Systems Not PeopleIn this episode I'm chatting about my return to podcasting after pausing for a few months. When owning a business things take priority to what you have to do and the past few months it was getting my home services business back on track. I discuss the system of Trusting Systems and not the employees. You can always trust a process over people because the process is the business. Once the systems are all being properly worked then you build a culture around the people. (not in the podcast)I have coaching spots available and...
2023-09-1128 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTWhere's Chad?This episode I discuss where I've been, what I've learned, and where I'm going with STRESS, ANXIETIES, and GROWTH with it all.I believe this is a special episode because I think all of us Business Owners have in their own way a system of dealing with stress that is either helping or NOT helping. I discuss the system of dealing with stress and anxiety to get growth and life balance... enjoy!Want to work with me? Click my calendar link here to get a Free Chat with Chad...https://calendly.com/chad-outsidethebusinessbox/1-on-1-discovery-call-how-i-can-help-you-grow
2022-11-2137 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThriving, Stagnant, or DyingThriving, Stagnant, or DyingBusiness transformation starts with you.If you want to transform your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-06-2730 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTNoiseNoise is all around us, are you listening or working on your business to adapt. If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad...https://calendly.com/chad-outsidethebusinessbox/let-s-chat-about-your-business-tips📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-06-2119 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThe Power of PositivityThe Power of Positivity Let's get real and make our own fortunes. This episode is about making it happen with positive mindset.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-06-1429 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTGas Up or Know When To Gas Down, That is the QuestionHire a business coach to help you navigate the business questions on when to put gas on something or let off like marketing. If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-05-3129 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTJonathan Maynard - The Huge ConventionJonathan owns several home services companies and is co-owner of the The Huge Convention for Home Services.Https://thehugeconvention.comIf you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-05-2339 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTChuck Hall- The How We Did It StoriesChuck and I discuss how we scaled our business and some sales talk too.Chuck owns Winston's Chimney Sweep in Manassas, VA services the Washington DC area. If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-05-171h 04STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTOne Thing All Success has in CommonOne thing all success stories have in common is discussed in this episode.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-05-1028 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTTom Asciolla from Apex - Dryer Vent Cleaning Money and more!Tom and I discuss his venture into the chimney business which is backwards from most chimney sweeps.We also have a great business discussion on prices and intentional culture.This episode is for any business owner!If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with ChadYouTube - Discover how to Design a Business That Runs (and Grows) Without You📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:ht...
2022-05-021h 10STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTMark Stoner and I discuss point system and much much moreFirstly let me thank you for listening!Mark and I go deep into a our difference on how we hold our company accountable.Through two very different paths we came to a similar result, accountability success.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with ChadYouTube - Discover how to Design a Business That Runs (and Grows) Without You📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE
2022-04-251h 18STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTLabor Equals Profit not CostMindset to get the right staffing. Think labor for profit not labor as an expense.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-04-1830 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTPeople, People, and more PeoplePeople, People, and more PeopleToday we discuss people. The recognition, the mindset, the emotions.Who are you and your value.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-04-1130 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTBreak Through the Million FreeeedddommmmGet going on the hard breakthrough of busting to 2 mil!If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-04-0540 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTBeer, Bookkeeping, and BS with Dan PlattaDan Platta is my guest. He is an entrepreneur that happens to be a bookkeeper. He owns a few businesses with a partner in the maid and window washing realm.If you need a CFO or a bookkeeper schedule a demo with Dan to see what he can do for you. https://calendly.com/dplatta If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call...
2022-03-281h 04STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTStressed Anxiety and the CureStressed Anxiety and the CureHad a rough week and what I did to get through it. Enjoy!If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-03-2229 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTOld Poor vs New Poor Risk ManagementRisk management in a service business.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-03-1535 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTTreat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible For HelpingTreat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible For HelpingIf you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-03-0838 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTChat with Chad and Cody - The How We Turned Our Company AroundChat with Chad and Cody - The How We Turned Our Company AroundCody and I just talk about our successes over the past few years and how we did it.Enjoy...If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad
2022-03-011h 16
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCAST"Sales" A Dirty Word, NOPE!Why sales is NOT a dirty word. ENJOY....If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-02-0833 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThe System of CultureWe keep talking so here's how to implement culture into your business.Enjoy...If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-02-0129 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTBe the Grim ReaperAre you leading the business? When its grim what do you do? Discipline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Just walk into the fog to see the next 100 feet. Answers coming, enjoy...If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-01-2534 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThe Fasy and Chad Show...EnjoyMike Fasy is a Service Entrepreneur that owns a California Chimney Sweep and a screen door operation. We are best of friends and week talk about how to keep scaling our businesses.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2022-01-041h 04STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThe "How I Retired Yet Still Own My Business" & How You Can Do It TooThe most common question to me is how did I walk away from my business and it still operates. Truth is it was years in the making and has had it's up and downs, mostly ups. I've been coached in participating more in my business and did it through systems instead of showing up.It isn't everyone's model however it my give you some good insights on how to operate as much as you do currently. Or maybe it will guide you into a much more free time?!If you need to talk...
2021-11-3043 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTSecret Sauce - How to Hire with Cody WhitwoodThis is my "How to Hire" system.If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-11-2342 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThe Best of Chad's Podcast -- RevisitedI go through some of my favorite podcast clips and share them with some more insightful thoughts. I really have fun going through 2 years of my own growth and hopefully yours as well!📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-10-1938 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTJesse Peralta and I chat about scalingJesse Peralta is a second generation sweep out of Portland, Oregon. He has scaled his business to Washington, Ohio, and California.He and I discuss scaling your business and much more!Enjoy!!!If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram
2021-10-121h 11STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTChat with Chad... My Covid-19 Story, What's Your Crisis Plan, & Hiring Success TipI recorded my "Chat with Chad" show on my Facebook Group Chimney World.I detail my Covid-19 hospitalization for 21 days. I came close to being on a ventilator!What's your crisis plan if you were not able to work for an extended amount of time? How to find applicants in todays odd world. I found Facebook to be extremely easy and successful. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram
2021-09-2544 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTCovid Finances and Masonry SolutionCovid Finances and Masonry Solution📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-08-2423 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTNuggets - A Couple of Systems for WorkflowNuggets - A Couple of Systems for WorkflowIf you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-08-1023 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTI don't choke often but when I do it's a doozy!Warning "F" Bomb or 2 but not explicit.I choked this week, best just listen...If you need to talk about your business schedule a free chat with me, who knows it may just change your life!Book a Chat with Chad📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-08-0519 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTWhen to "GO" and When to "Enjoy the Show"Many service entrepreneurs are always on the "Go Button" in their business. I shed light on when to go and when to coast.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-07-2728 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTLeadership You and Your TeamLeadership for your team from the top down.Book I reference is Turn the Ship Around! by L. David Marquet, Stephen R. CoveyIt was referred to me by Steve Scally. Thanks Steve!📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-07-2242 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTRelationshipsRelationships is the best way to grow. Make a new friend that is more successful than you and watch you and your business grow! Go be the the least successful person in a group.It's the best advice on this podcast I think I've given to this point!📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-07-1337 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTMini Podcast - SOP'sShort podcast due to the 4th of July holiday. Standard operating Procedures. SOP's How to get your system of SOP's.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-07-0805 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThe Little Sweep That Could! Growth ModelControversial! The beginning business growth model for 1-2 trucks to 6 trucks.Disclosure: You got to be on top of the training and manage the newbies! If you are in Oklahoma or New Jersey this model does not apply. You need to get NFI certified. Check your current and upcoming laws.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-07-0138 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTMy Honor to Have the Great Steve ScallyJust relationship building and business talk! 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-06-241h 04STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTHodgepodgeI am all over the place in this episode. Hiring, numbers, scaling, and more. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-06-1735 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTJust Do it, Get Legal!Easy but painful, get right legally.FYI, I get a little spicy in this one so please be advised if you have a younger listener. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-06-1131 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTJohn Ceaser - Consultant, CSIA Board MemberIt was my greatest pleasure share the mic today with John. His business is a boomin and everyone is taking note. John is entered into the consultant possible coaching realm. We talk today about his business, how Mark Stoner influenced him and I, and how he can help his future clients.If you want to work with John call his landline at 603-605-8000. That's right, no texting. Leave a message if he doesn't answer. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Em...
2021-05-2753 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTChuck Roydhouse CSIA President and ConsultantChuck is an awesome guy with a real passion for education. He is a firefighter, has a degree in Fire Science from Shepherd University, owned a landscaping business that he then turned to the chimney sweep industry. He is active with the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and is currently on the Executive Board of Directors, serving as Vice President and former Treasurer, Chairman of Educational Development, Treasurer of Sweep Away Cancer, and Chairman of the CSIA Master Chimney Sweep Committee.To get in touch with Chuck email chuck@roydhouseeffect.com or visit his website https...
2021-05-201h 11STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTPath to Stepping Out of the Day to DayI am often asked how did I walk away from Masters. Well I made my systems work efficiently enough to allow a GM to manage without me. Build the systems that makes your business operate smoothly then set up a GM for success! Enjoy...📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-05-1355 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTTraining your Competition and Not Giving a Shxx About ItBe you! Stop worrying about training your employees to maybe become a competitor or going into business for themselves. This is a good one to watch on YouTube. https://youtu.be/p2ev5o4QmvcIts not on Outsidethebusinessbox YouTube channel. , I accidentally put this podcast on my personal YouTube channel.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-05-0630 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTMr Badass Darin BibeauMy guest this week is a good friend that has some real awesome experiences! Wrote a book, Back to Bulletproof, that is his life story as written below...Darin Bibeau was born and raised in Plattsburgh, New York. He joined the CoastGuard in 1994 with recruit company Delta 144. His first assignment was Coast Guardcutter Spencer out of Boston. During his time with the Coast Guard, he served as aSpecial Operator in the Deployable Specialized Forces and then a privategovernment contractor all over the world. Darin held a Top Secret Clearance...
2021-04-3054 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTOld School and New School Entrepreneur Conversation with Justin NeriJustin Neri is a new business owner with a podcast discussing his journey into entrepreneurship.We dive into what his going through and some lessons that he has learned. His podcast is on Buzzsprout... Built from the ground up. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-04-221h 05
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTMark Stoner GreatnessI went to spend some time with Mark and his wife Terry for an extended weekend in Nashville. My wife Christa was supposed to come but her mother was in the hospital was not able to fly with me. Bummer.On a Saturday afternoon Mark and I just sat down with no agenda and literally took off. We recorded about 40 minutes on his podcast, Blue Collar Gold Podcast first. Then over an hour here.We talk business, safety, and more business. A little chimney talk and a lot of services entrepreneur talk! Enjoy.
2021-04-151h 09
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTLeadership Talk - Retired Admiral John "Boomer" StufflebeemMy special guest today is Boomer. Not your ordinary business coaches podcast guest. He is a former NFL player, fighter jet pilot, and a Retired Admiral from the Navy.Boomer and I discuss his career and his leadership methods. There maybe a few war stories involved here too! 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-04-051h 02
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTAlan Rush - In Home SalesI am so excited to have Alan Rush on my podcast. Alan is a sales trainer for your field salesman, technicians, and call center representatives.There is no sale if you sell the customer. Listen and you'll find out how 2 salesmen have conversation about very similar styles. I am good however Alan is the trainer to get your business with the right value process to your customers. Unfortunately, Alan is not taking on new clients until 2022 but he is working on getting his training out to the service industries. Stay tuned! If you...
2021-03-291h 02STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTSystems 2.0On this episode, we discuss more systems, and Chad shows us what he uses to keep his systems up to date and working smoothly. Enjoy! To watch the Youtube Version click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXygUiOkZ8U📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-03-251h 00STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTPaying Properly with Karen WashingtonThis week we had the privilege of having on Karen Roberts Washington, attorney, mediator and arbitrator. Karen specializes in business and employment matters in state and federal courts. She is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Texas A&M.Chad and I discuss how to pay properly, what the difference between 1099 and W2 is, and why it all matters.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-03-1849 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTFrom 1 to many: A conversation with Chad's wife, ChristaHow could be NOT have Christa on yet?! The most important guest! In this week's episode we discuss how Christa WAS the call center back in 1996 when the business was first started. We talk about how important it is to not miss a single call--and to give your customers your undivided attention no matter the circumstances! (like raising 5 daughters!)📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2021-03-1142 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTA Conversation with Francine Ivy: Business coach, speaker, author, & ministerWith a background in sales, Francine Ivey loves sharing her skills with others. She is a sales and leadership coach, an author and a speaker. She hopes to share her fearlessness with her clients. Francine works with clients spanning 9 different industries. In this week's episode, we discuss that nothing moves in this world without a sale, and how a business coach could add value-- even if your business is already successful.If you would like to get in contact Francine, her socials and website are below:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francinewivey/I...
2021-03-0450 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTLeadership with Carl Sharperson Jr.This week Chad and I have a guest, please welcome Carl Sharperson Jr. to the podcast!Carl Sharperson Jr. is a Leadership Innovation Strategist, speaker, author, and coach. He specializes in taking leaders from mediocre to maximizing their potential in work and personal life. He is passionate about this message because he understands that most people are working at only 50% capacity due to lack of clear leadership, development or job fit. He transforms his audience and coaching clients through his proprietary Sharp Leadership coaching process as well as drawing from his unique...
2021-02-2552 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTTechnician or business ownerThis week, we don't have 1 guest, or 2 guests, but 3!In this raw, honest and open conversation, we discuss what it takes to go from technician to business owner.Ageless Chimney and Apex Air duct discuss how they went from being engulfed by their business, to stepping out on the sidelines and watching it run itself.I'm Chad Murray, certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, locations in multiple states, runs millions of dollars-and best of all I do not run the day-to-day operations. I...
2021-02-1138 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTCompany Language & Why it MattersA new week means a new episode! This week Chad and I discuss language and why it is essential in his business as well as yours!We discuss branding, and how a chimney can possibly tell a story.I'm Chad Murray, a certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, locations in multiple states, runs millions of dollars-and best of all I do not run the day-to-day operations. I coach my team-and I coach other business owners. I am proud to say that I won the "New C...
2021-02-0433 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTManagement Systems: Task reporting & AccountabilityThis week, Chad and I discuss the outcomes of the weekend's football games, what the point rule is, and how much money he saved with his notorious "poop rule." I'm Chad Murray, certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, location in multiple states, runs millions of dollars--and best of all I do not run the day-to-day operations. I coach my team--and I coach other business owners. I am proud to say that I won the "New Coach of Year" award in 2019 for the Professional Business Coaches Alliance."
2021-01-2854 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Bad Apple EmployeesThis week is ALL about employees!Chad and Sophia discuss why company's keep their bad apples around, how your business can function bigger and better without them, and how Chad is changing and adjusting his own business.Can systems, culture and scripting be your answer to all of your employee issues?Listen to find out!I'm Chad Murray, certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, locations in multiple states, runs millions of dollars- and best of all I do not run the day-to day operations...
2021-01-2138 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTSystems with Sherwood Adams from Ageless ChimneyGuest alert!Sophia and I welcome Sherwood Adams from Ageless Chimney located in Levittown outside of Long Island, NY.Sherwood is a business owner and a client of Chad.In this week's episode we hammer systems, systems, systems!Sherwood gives us an insight on how Chad's systems have worked and impacted his business. We discuss how systems and scripting differ from NY to TX!I'm Chad Murray, certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, locations in multiple states, runs millions o...
2021-01-1531 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTNew Year, or is it? What 2021 Means for Your BusinessHappy New Year! We are glad to be back with a fresh new year and a fresh new episode.This week we are covering what a new year means for you business.Chad talks about why he left his service business, how a business coach can influence your business & what he is looking forward to in 2021 (he's got some exciting news about his 2 eldest daughters!)I'm Chad Murray, certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, locations in multiple states, runs millions of dollars- and best...
2021-01-0735 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTBettering Your Business with Mark StonerIn this week's episode, we have Mark Stoner. Together we discuss how failures eventually lead to success. Both of us being service business owners, our experiences and failures seem almost identical.We discuss what other businesses do that make them so great--including Chick-Fil-A.Check out Mark Stoner's podcast, "The Blue Collar Gold Podcast," available wherever you listen to your podcasts.I'm Chad Murray, certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, locations in multiple states, runs millions of dollars– and best of all I do...
2020-12-2134 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTSystems for Hiring & AccountabilityIn this week's episode, we discuss hiring. How to hire, why to hire, how to find your employees and how to keep them.A lot of it has to do with accountability and holding your business and you as the business owner accountable. If you do, your employees will follow.I'm Chad Murray, certified business coach and entrepreneur who still owns a large functioning business. My company has 50 employees, locations in multiple states, runs millions of dollars– and best of all I do not run the day-to-day operations. I coach my team- and I c...
2020-12-1740 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTOutside the Business Box: Who We AreAs a service industry business owner for over 25 years, I've had my share of ups and downs– just like you. I became a certified business coach because some help from a knowledgeable mentor changed my life– and I'm here to do the same for you.I've been there. Owning a business can be exciting, frustrating, exhilarating, and sometimes downright stressful. All of those ups and downs can take a toll if you don't have the right people on your team.The key is to get guidance in figuring out how to stop being the technician and s...
2020-12-1026 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTScripts - How to Brand Your Services and ProductsScripting is essential in scaling your business. Branding is done by all departments saying the same verbiage across the board. It is a culture project as well by everyone getting on the same page. Script your call center.Script your sales.Script your management.Scripting stops potential quality control, rogue salespeople, and is a management tool.📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE📅 Book a Call:https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com📘 Facebook📸 Instagram▶️ YouTube
2020-10-2018 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTSeason 2 Episode 10 Why Hire a Social Media Expert - Sophia Klemenz ExplainsSophia Klemenz is my social media manger for all my businesses. I hired her because of the time it saves me from having to do but I was not expecting the major upgrade I received upon her taking over my accounts. Sophia will take your posts and make them look amazing. She creates content and ads that cost much less than most other advertising platforms. Social media is a giant task that when a business starts posting they should keep the content flowing to stay relevant. Listen to this episode to gain an ins...
2020-08-1929 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTSeason 2 Episode 9 The Talented Tim Reed - We Discuss How the Fireplace and Chimney Industries Can Benefit From Each OtherI've been chomping at the opportunity to finally get Tim Reed on my podcast. He's the fireplace guy, I'm the chimney guy. Together see what we can do to help sales in our industries by diving into what each can learn from the other. Tim Reed has over a decade of experience in the hearth industry, making conversations with guests relevant and extremely practical. The Fire Time Podcast Tim records equips hearth companies to win by sharing ideas and innovation from the best minds in our industry. Do not miss out on The Fire...
2020-06-0236 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTSeason 2 Episode 8 Anatomy of a SaleAnatomy of a Sales Process Season 2 is all about how sales and how to get your business making more money through new systems and processes. The episode will show you exactly how to train a salesperson step by step to interact with a client. The Anatomy of a Sale can be used by service companies of any type. Have a training sales system is the goal in this episode and how to do it at the very least. This will show you how I train and can give the ideas on how...
2020-05-2727 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTS1 E7: What Does a Business Coach Consultant Really Do?What Does a Business Coach Consultant Really Do?I'm asked this question a lot: "What does a business coach/consultant really do?"I will breakdown the difference between coach and consultant. Sometimes, a business owner's goals are not aligned with their mindset. As a coach, I determine if you're in the right mindset to move forward towards achieving your goals. If not, I explain what mindset Is required before accepting you as a client. Any quality business coach should interview you in this way to see if you can work together. After a...
2020-02-0319 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTS1 E6: The Anxiety of an EntrepreneurThe Anxiety of an EntrepreneurHave you ever had a late night or early morning where you couldn't sleep due to anxiety related to your business?I myself woke up and in anxiety mode this morning. I had to get this on my podcast because it is something many of us entrepreneurs struggle with on a daily basis. Seek out help from business coaches or industry mentors.The best solution to anxiety is working on your business to earn some "wins." It might be a small victory- but focus o...
2020-01-2832 minSTOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTS1 E5: Why Certification in Any Industry Matters featuring Marshall Peters from Certified Chimney ProfessionalsWhy Being Certified in Any Industry MattersCertification in your industry is a surefire way to gain a competitive advantage. It is amazing that more business do not take this step in advancing their standing within their own industry. I admit that I did not get certified in the chimney business until many years after starting. However– that certification has paid off since!I will be the first from experience to tell you that once certified, you can (and most likely will) double your business! It's that much of a "game changer."...
2019-11-0135 min
STOP WORKING BROKE PODCASTS1 E4: Find an Industry Titan to Advise You featuring Michael Boudart from Lindemman ChimneyFind an Industry Titan to Advise YouI had a rough 2018 in my service company that I sought out an industry titan to advise me. If you haven't done this then listen to see how its helped me and another similar sized service company. Episode features:Seek a Mentor or an Adviser to get help or even just to growSome systems to help home services make more moneySales and Marketing Tracking ideas Chimney Industry Insider Talk about how to upgradeJust an overall great conversation on how to get unstuck and so...
2019-10-3148 min