Ali Alzurufi - Tidy Upped
Growing Your Business Podcast
On this episode of Growing Your Business, Ali Alzurufi, founder of Tidy Upped, shares how he's redefining residential cleaning with tech-enabled service and uncompromising customer care. Whether you're a busy parent, vacation rental host, or real estate agent, Ali's approach puts your time and trust first. https://tidyupped.com/ 5 Key Takeaways from Ali Alzurufi on the Podcast: Customer-Centric Cleaning: Ali focuses on making things easy—offering flexible services, transparent quotes, and walk-throughs to eliminate surprises and exceed expectations. Tech-Powered Efficiency: From “on my...
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Lori Ruml of The Art Experience
Growing Your Business Podcast
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Brian Gray of Gray Acre Consulting
Growing Your Business Podcast
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Larry Roberts - Red Hat Media
Growing Your Business Podcast
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Sarah Strackhouse - Strackhouse Media
Growing Your Business Podcast
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Jen Grant of Perryman Financial Advisory, Inc.
Growing Your Business Podcast
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Roy Ponder - POW and Storm Hero
Growing Your Business Podcast
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Doc Holiday Davis of Davis Custom Construction
Growing Your Business Podcast
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Jason Liu - NSW Electrical Maintenance
Growing Your Business Podcast
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Jordan Hulcy - Load Bearing Beam Masters
Growing Your Business Podcast
Meet Jordan Hulcy – founder of Load Bearing Beam Masters and the structural problem-solver other contractors call after things go wrong. In this powerful 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. 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. 💬 “We solve the problems others create—and we do it right the first time.” 🔧 Jordan Hulcy's Top 5...
info_outlineHow do you turn a red hat into a red-hot brand?
Larry Roberts of Red Hat Media joined the Growing Your Business podcast with Buddy Broyles and dropped branding wisdom, AI insights, and his journey from hobbyist podcaster to media powerhouse.
Learn how Larry:
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Built an unforgettable personal brand
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Uses AI tools like ChatGPT to fuel creativity
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Helps others turn stories into business assets
Whether you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, or just trying to stand out—this one’s for you.
Five Key Takeaways from Larry Roberts on the “Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles” Podcast:
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Authentic Branding Breakthrough – Larry’s iconic red hat originated from a casual comment at Podfest, but evolved into a powerful personal brand rooted in his lifelong habit of wearing hats. It's now his signature visual identifier, helping him stand out and spark connection.
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From Hobby to Industry Leader – Larry began podcasting as a fun side project, inspired by Joe Rogan, but a pivotal experience at Podfest 2020 transformed his understanding of the medium, launching his career into media production, speaking, and brand strategy.
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Champion for Independent Creators – Larry’s passion lies with the indie podcasting community. He values their authenticity and freedom, and he thrives in supporting them through Red Hat Media by helping craft brand stories that reflect personal truth and value.
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AI as a Creative Catalyst – Larry leveraged his background in business intelligence to become an early adopter and evangelist of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. His practical focus is on ideation, podcast planning, and even co-authoring books using AI.
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Content Creation with Purpose – Larry doesn’t just talk about AI—he applies it. When faced with demand for a book after a speaking event, he used ChatGPT to write “Under the Red Hat: Strategies to Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace”—a testament to practicing what he preaches.
Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:
https://www.bluemicstudios.com/