If You Want a Business… Build a Team, Not a Job - Featuring Spencer Ward
Release Date: 07/15/2025
Building Businesses That Outgrow You — with Garrett Foster of Prevail Legacy Builders
Idaho Business Podcast
In this episode of The Idaho Business Podcast, Spencer sits down with Garrett Foster — a business builder, consultant, and founder of Prevail Legacy Builders — to talk about what it really takes to scale beyond self-employment. They unpack the transition from working in your business to working on it, the 80/20 rule of delegation, and why having the right people in the right seats can make or break your growth. Garrett shares his journey from the construction industry to providing fractional CFO, COO, and HR services that help entrepreneurs step out of the weeds and back into strategic...
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Niche Hard, Win Big — Seth Horst on North Idaho, First-Responder Roots, and Building a $100M Team
Idaho Business Podcast
Today on the Idaho Business Podcast, Spencer sits down with Seth Horst—realtor in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, retired California Highway Patrol officer turned Idaho convert, and host of the Idaho Experience podcast (and the North Idaho Experience YouTube channel). Seth shares how his team of former first responders and veterans grew by being unapologetically themselves, niching hard, and attracting clients who share their values. They dig into why culture beats everything, how clear core values filter both hires and clients, and why North Idaho’s throwback, say-hi-to-strangers vibe makes...
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Finding Freedom Through Franchising with Giuseppe Grammatico
Idaho Business Podcast
In this episode, Spencer sits down with Giuseppe Grammatico — “The Franchise Guide” — a franchise consultant who’s helped over 1,000 corporate executives escape the grind and achieve financial and time freedom through smart franchise ownership. Giuseppe shares his journey from corporate mergers and layoffs to building a thriving business helping others do the same. Together, Spencer and Giuseppe talk about the real advantages of franchising — getting access to proven systems, built-in training, and support — all without having to reinvent the wheel. They break down common...
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Stop Trying to Be the Cheapest - Featuring Spencer Ward
Idaho Business Podcast
In this episode, Spencer Ward breaks down why being the cheapest option in your market is actually the fastest way to go broke. Too many business owners start out thinking low prices will attract customers — but without knowing their numbers, they end up losing money on every job. Spencer uses a powerful boat analogy to explain how chasing cheap work is like drilling more holes in your boat instead of plugging the one that’s already there. He shares insights from Mike Campion, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Patrick Bet-David, and Carl Allen — along with real-world lessons from over a decade...
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Employee Buy-In: How Systems and Culture Create a Winning Team - Featuring Spencer Ward
Idaho Business Podcast
In this episode, Spencer Ward dives into one of the most important (and often overlooked) keys to building a successful business — employee systems and company culture. No matter what industry you’re in, your people are your biggest asset… but only if they’re bought in. Spencer breaks down: Why systems come before motivation How to build a culture that drives accountability The truth about employee buy-in (and why not everyone will buy in) How strong systems + strong culture = lower turnover and happier customers Featuring insights and quotes from Mike Campion, Jeremy...
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Creating an Environment of Success - Featuring Spencer Ward
Idaho Business Podcast
Are you an all-or-nothing kind of person? When your diet, routine, and focus are locked in, everything in life just clicks — but when you fall off, it feels like the wheels come off too? In this episode, Spencer Ward breaks down what it means to create an environment of success — one that helps you thrive personally, professionally, and spiritually. He shares how small environmental changes can completely transform your productivity, mindset, and relationships. Whether you’re a business owner, parent, or leader trying to find rhythm again, this episode will help you design the systems...
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You Can’t Do It All: Building a Sellable, Scalable Business Through Systems and Trust - feat. S Ward
Idaho Business Podcast
Once your business passes the million-dollar mark, doing everything yourself becomes the biggest liability in your company. In this episode, Spencer Ward breaks down why SOPs are the backbone of scalable growth, why letting go of control is the key to freedom, and how to build a business that can run — and sell — without you. Featuring insights from Carl Allen, Nick Bradley (Scale Up Podcast), and Alex Hormozi. If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to...
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Redefining What Winning Really Means - featuring Spencer Ward
Idaho Business Podcast
Do you ever feel like no matter what you accomplish, it’s never enough? You’re not alone. In this episode, I talk about fighting through that inner critic—the voice that says you should’ve done more, faster, or better. We’ll dig into how comparison steals joy, why defining winning across all areas of life matters, and how gratitude helps us see the progress we’re actually making. With insights from Ed Mylett, Patrick Bet-David, and Alex Hormozi, you’ll walk away with a new perspective on what it really means to win. If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe,...
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From Chaos to Clarity: Keshia Polatis on Mindful Entrepreneurship
Idaho Business Podcast
In this episode of The Idaho Business Podcast, I sit down with Keshia Polatis, owner of One Beat Wellness in Blackfoot, Idaho. We dive into the importance of maintaining mental clarity and positivity—not just in life, but especially while running a business. Keshia shares how surrounding yourself with positive people and influences can help you reach your full potential. We also explore how yoga and breath work can become powerful tools for grounding, focus, and resilience in the face of everyday challenges. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or just someone looking to create more...
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Why 12 Weeks Beats 12 Months Every Time - Featuring Spencer Ward
Idaho Business Podcast
How many times have you set ambitious goals in January—only to realize by December that they never left the paper? In this episode of the Idaho Business Podcast, Spencer dives into the powerful framework from The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington. You’ll learn why breaking your goals into 12-week “years” creates urgency, focus, and accountability. Spencer explains how simple tracking sheets can transform both personal and team performance—and why hitting even 85% of your weekly actions leads to excellence. From sales teams closing more deals to service companies...
info_outlineIf you want a business — not just a job — you’ve got to build a real team. In this episode, we break down why strong, empowered teams are the difference between owning your company… and your company owning you. We’ll talk about how to hire people who take weight off your shoulders, how to align your team's success with your company's goals, and why your core values are the secret to building a culture that thrives. Plus, insights from Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David on leadership, incentives, and creating a business that runs without you.
This is your blueprint for building a team that wins — together.
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