Episode 56 - Dale Downs
Business With The Boyz
David DeCelle and Landon Troyer are joined by Dale Downs, a multi-faceted entrepreneur from Nebraska. Dale shares his journey from a multi-generational ranch to his diverse entrepreneurial ventures, including animal nutrition, rodeo championships, software development, and his current focus as the founder of Majestic Builders. Throughout the conversation, Dale highlights his emphasis on freedom, purpose, and balance over financial success. Key Takeaways: Dale's Journey: From growing up on a ranch to becoming a rodeo champion, animal nutritionist, software executive, and founder of Majestic...
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Episode 55 - Jason Moore
Business With The Boyz
Jason Moore, a winemaker, joins the Boyz to share his journey from Texas to Napa Valley, starting with $5,000 and no industry connections. He emphasized the importance of mentorship and self-study, leading to the establishment of his winery in 2004. Initially producing 200 cases, he now produces around 2,500 cases annually. Jason discussed the challenges of the wine industry, including economic downturns and market shifts. He plans to pivot by focusing on a wine club model and developing a new platform called "Vino Hacker" to streamline wine purchasing. Jason also highlighted the...
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Episode 54 - Justin Price
Business With The Boyz
Justin Price, a fifth-generation Floridian, discussed his journey from a creative director to founding Vers Creative, a branding and marketing agency with 13 full-time staff and 18-20 contractors. Justin emphasized the importance of diversifying revenue streams to avoid over-reliance on any single client, citing a significant loss due to COVID-19. He highlighted the integration of AI tools to enhance efficiency, reducing project timelines from weeks to minutes. Justin's book, "The Creative Squeeze," addresses leadership challenges in the creative industry, advocating for a balanced approach to...
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Episode 53 - Emily Langdon
Business With The Boyz
In this episode of Business With The Boyz, David DeCelle and Landon Troyer sit down with Emily Langdon to dive into the world of executive compensation and succession planning. Emily, an expert in employee benefits, shares practical insights on why early planning is crucial, how life insurance can be used for informal funding, and why non-qualified plans offer valuable flexibility. They also talk about the importance of aligning incentives with business goals, the risks of poor communication, and how ERISA plays a key role in protecting employee benefits. Plus, Emily shares innovative...
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Episode 52 - Shane Ideus
Business With The Boyz
In Episode 52 of Business With The Boyz, The Boyz are joined by Shane Ideus to discuss his background, including his competitive nature and small-town Nebraska upbringing. He shared his career journey from roofing and construction to becoming a top advisor at Unico Group, a leading insurance brokerage. Shane emphasized the importance of being a trusted advisor to clients, providing proactive risk management, and building long-term relationships. He highlighted Unico's growth, with 40 advisors and a focus on business insurance, employee benefits, and personal insurance. Shane also...
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Episode 51 - Steve Kanne
Business With The Boyz
In this episode, Steve Kanne joins the Boyz to discuss his journey from starting Prime Communications in 2001 with his partner Brian to splitting it into Prime Connected and Prime Secured in 2022, now employing 120 people. Prime Connected focuses on structured cabling, data centers, and healthcare equipment, while Prime Secured handles physical security and IT. Steve emphasized the importance of communication, trust, and vulnerability in building a strong culture. He highlighted the impact of EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) and leadership training with Chris Liccardo. Future plans include...
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Episode 50 - Incentive Plans
Business With The Boyz
In this episode, Landon Troyer dives deep into the topic of designing effective incentive plans for key employees. He emphasizes the importance of aligning these plans with the overall business goals and vision, rather than just handing out a percentage of revenue. Landon discusses the need to avoid "paying people to quit" and instead find ways to truly integrate and incentivize employees to be invested in the company's long-term success. He advocates for transparency around financials and giving employees a stake in the business through creative compensation structures. The episode also...
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Episode 49 - How to Increase 401(k) Participation
Business With The Boyz
In this episode Landon Troyer focuses on strategies to increase 401(k) participation among employees. Landon highlights that 50% of U.S. companies do not offer a 401(k) plan, and only half of those that do offer a match. Employer-sponsored plans can enhance employee retention and satisfaction. The Secure Act 2.0 mandates auto-enrollment, which increases participation rates. Landon notes the importance of educating employees on the need for savings and the advantages of 401(k) plans over simple IRAs for attracting and retaining talent. In this episode: 50% of US companies don't offer a 401(k)...
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Episode 48 - Understanding the Wealth Gap
Business With The Boyz
In this episode of Business with the Boyz, Landon Troyer discusses the pros and cons of having your wealth locked up in your business versus having it liquid in the market. As a private wealth manager for business owners, Landon shares insights on: The importance of understanding your "wealth gap" - the amount you need from a business sale to support your lifestyle Strategies to maximize the value of your business, such as locking in key employees, documenting procedures, and cleaning up financials Options for transitioning your business to insiders or family members The different types of...
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Episode 47 - Behind the Scenes with Landon Troyer
Business With The Boyz
Episode 47 - Buy Sell Agreements In this episode, Landon Troyer discusses the critical importance of buy-sell agreements for business owners, particularly those with partners. He explains the structure, types, and funding methods of these agreements, emphasizing the need for proper planning to avoid potential disputes and financial pitfalls. Through real-life examples, he illustrates the consequences of not having these agreements in place and the peace of mind they can provide. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Buy-Sell Agreements 01:46 Understanding Buy-Sell Agreements...
info_outlineIn this episode, David DeCelle shares how he has been using AI tools to dramatically increase his productivity and efficiency. He provides practical examples and case studies to demonstrate the benefits of incorporating AI into your business.
Key takeaways include:
[0:00 - 3:00] Introduction to AI and David's initial resistance, but recognition of its benefits
[3:00 - 9:00] Using Fathom to automate meeting notes and follow-ups
[9:00 - 13:00] Leveraging Fathom for relationship building and meeting recaps
[13:00 - 15:00] Utilizing NoteGPT for content creation
[15:00 - 17:00] Practical examples of AI in business
[17:00 - 18:00] Conclusion and call to action
Connect with David:
Website: www.businesswiththeboyz.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daviddecelle
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Landon:
Website: www.businesswiththeboyz.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/landon-troyer-837b822b
Email: [email protected]