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The Dickie and Donny Show
by Shawn Stinson & Brandon Gray
It's business—but not as usual. The Dickie and Donny Show, powered by Business On Purpose, tackles real problems with real solutions (and a few laughs along the way).
Episodes
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Season 3 Episode 20: 4 Green Flags That Make a Business Worth Buying
What separates a business that's actually worth buying from one that just looks good on paper? In the Season 3 finale of The Dickie and Donny Show, business coaches Dickie and Donny break down the four green flags they look for before buying, selling, or growing a business built to last. This...
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Season 3 Episode 19: The Financial Blind Spot Costing You Profit
Why does a positive bank balance feel like good news, even when your business is quietly losing money? In this episode of The Dickie and Donny Show, business coaches Dickie and Donny break down the financial clarity system behind their annual Financial Tune-Up, a three part masterclass built for...
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Season 3 Episode 18: Fast Food and Owners That Need to Stop Being Heroes
What does fast food have to do with you refusing to delegate? More than you would think. In this episode of The Dickie and Donny Show, business coaches Dickie and Donny kick off with a debate that gets surprisingly complicated: what actually makes a restaurant fast food. A drive through? Speed?…
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Season 3 Episode 17: Client Experience - Creating Raving Fans
Are your customers loyal to you, or just doing business with you until something cheaper comes along? In this episode of The Dickie and Donny Show, business coaches Dickie and Donny break down the difference between creating clients and creating fans, using lessons from the wildly popular…
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 16: BYO 5Cs of AI
What if you could hand AI your biggest business problems and actually get useful answers back? The problem is, most business owners are prompting AI like a vending machine and wondering why the output feels flat and generic. Dickie and Donny are back with a framework that changes everything. The...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 15: Why your company needs an AI policy
Your team is already using AI. The question is whether they know what they should and should not be putting into it. Most business owners hand their people a powerful tool with zero guardrails and wonder why things feel chaotic. No policy. No boundaries. No plan. Just fragmentation. In this...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 14: Building Buy-In: How Jackson Builders Leads Change Without Losing Culture
Most business owners can drive change. Very few can bring their team along for the ride. And that gap between the vision in your head and the buy-in from your people is where great businesses stall out. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 13: Scaling Your Business Part 3: Profit
Most business owners think scaling is a growth problem. It is actually a money problem. And how you fund that next level of growth could be the difference between a breakthrough and a breakdown. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray get into the one...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 12: Scaling Your Business Part 2: People
What if hiring more people is actually the last thing your business needs right now? Most business owners think scaling means adding headcount. But the ones who scale well know it is about finding the right people for the right gaps at the right time. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie"...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 11: Scaling Your Business Part 1: Process
What if the reason your business cannot grow is not your market, not your team, and not your budget? It is your process. Or the lack of one. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray break down the first and most foundational piece of scaling any business…
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 10: 3 Levels of AI Every Business Owner Must Understand
What if the way you are using AI right now is quietly limiting your growth? Most business owners are experimenting with AI. Very few are actually building with it. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray break down the three real ways AI is showing up inside...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 9: 10 Truths About Handling Conflict as a Great Leader
What if the tension you are avoiding right now is the very thing holding your business back? Most business owners do not struggle with effort. They struggle with conversations they are unwilling to have. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray break down 10...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 8: D+D March Madness
What if the growth of your business came down to one decision… which tool you focus on next? In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray take the core Business On Purpose tools and put them head to head in a March Madness-style bracket. No theory. No fluff. Just...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 7: What Is Your Business Worth?
What if your business is worth far less than you think… and you would not realize it until it is too late? In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray unpack a topic most owners avoid until they are forced to face it… how to actually value a business. Many owners...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 6: The 3 Ceilings in Your Business
What if the biggest obstacle in your business is not the market, your team, or the economy… but an invisible ceiling you created without realizing it? In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray unpack three hidden ceilings that quietly stall the growth of many...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 5: Lead Smarter with AI Scheduling (Featuring Chirag Soni of GanttAI)
What would change in your business if your team could reclaim hours every week from planning alone? In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Chirag Soni, Founder of GanttAI, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping construction planning...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 4: Sight Reading Coaching
When a leader keeps missing the mark, do you change the person or change the process? In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray put real-time coaching to the test with a live "sight read" of a struggling sales team inside a $60M home building company. No prep.…
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 3: AI for Dummies
AI is everywhere, but most business owners are not sure how to actually use it without creating more chaos. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray break down AI in plain language for business owners who want clarity, not complexity. They explain why AI does…
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 2: Checklists Save Lives
Why do capable business owners still drop balls, miss details, and feel mentally exhausted even when they are working nonstop? It is not a work ethic problem. It is a capacity problem. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray unpack why checklists are not just...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 3 Episode 1: How to Stop Making Bad Business Decisions
Why do smart business owners keep making decisions they later regret? It is rarely about intelligence or effort. Most bad decisions come from fatigue, pressure, and reacting instead of leading with clarity. In this episode, BOP Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray break down…
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 2 Episode 20: Word of the Year- Developing People with Intentionality
What if one word could change how your people show up this year? Most business owners say developing their team matters, but very few do it with real intention. In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray challenge owners to slow down and ask a powerful question. Are you...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 2 Episode 19: Build a Sales Process That Scales
Are your sales depending too much on you, or do you have a process your business can actually rely on? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray dive into why sales feels so unpredictable for many business owners. Leads come in, effort stays high, but results still feel...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 2 Episode 18: Budget and PNL Prep Every Owner Needs in 2026
Are you leading your business with clear numbers in 2026 or still reacting after the fact? In this episode of The Dickie and Donny Show, Dickie and Donny dig into what it really looks like to prepare and use your budget and PNL in 2026 as a leadership tool, not just a report you glance at once a...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 2 Episode 17: The 6 Areas of Health Every Business Leader Needs
The Dickie and Donny Show Season 2 Episode 17: The 6 Areas of Health Every Business Leader Needs Could your next level of business growth depend more on leadership health than another strategy or system? In this episode of The Dickie and Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 2 Episode 16: The 4 Ps of Client Engagement Every Owner Needs
What if stronger client relationships were not about doing more, but about doing the right things on purpose? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray break down the 4 Ps of Client Engagement, Dickie and Donny style. This framework helps business...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 15: Why Your Annual Letter Matters
What if a single yearly message could reshape the direction of your business and reenergize the people who help it thrive? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray break down the power of the Annual Letter and why every business owner should treat it as a strategic tool...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 14: Turn TikTok Live Into Your Lead Machine
What if your next wave of customers is already watching, waiting for you to show up in real time? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray dive deep into how TikTok Live can become a powerful growth engine for small business owners who want attention, trust, and leads...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 13: Cracking the MPR Code
What if the clarity you've been searching for in your operations has been sitting right in front of you all along? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray pull back the curtain on the Dickie and Donny Sheds Master Process Roadmap, a simple but powerful way to streamline…
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The Dickie & Donny Show: The Special Announcement!
What makes a plan suddenly feel different once you get close to it? Something shifted for Dickie and Donny, and the reason isn't what you'd expect. Listen to the latest episode to hear where things stand now. Take the next step toward a healthier business: 👉 businessonpurpose.com/healthy Are you...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 12: Annual Prep That Sets Your Business Up to Win
What if your best year ever starts with the work you do right now? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray dig into the overlooked power of annual prep and why the most successful business owners never skip it. You'll learn how intentional planning, clear priorities, and...
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The Dickie and Donny Show Season 2 Episode 11: Work-Life Rhythms for Women Growing a Business (featuring Ashley Hayes, Swine Design)
***Copyright Disclaimer: This podcast includes short audio clips for commentary, education, and discussion under the Fair Use Act (17 U.S.C. §107). We do not own the rights to the music. All rights belong to their respective copyright holders.*** What if your business could grow without consuming...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 10: A Smarter Way To Determine Pay and Retain Top Talent
How can you determine the right pay for a role without guessing? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray walk through the Salary Compensation Tool that uses a weighted assessment system to create clear, fair, and sustainable pay ranges. You'll see how the tool evaluates…
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 9: Compensation & Incentives Pro Forma: Building a 3-Year Pay Strategy That Works
How can you confidently plan compensation and incentives that motivate your team and protect your profit? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray unpack the blueprint for creating a 3-year compensation and incentive pro forma that aligns with your business vision. They...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 8: COMPENSATION: Defining a Budget for a New Role
***Disclaimer: Some statements in this podcast may be inappropriate or out of character. Listener discretion is advised. For concerns, email [email protected]*** How do you know what to pay when adding a new role to your team? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny"...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 7: Automation and Efficiency at Nightscapes Lighting
Ever wonder how some businesses seem to run like clockwork while others struggle to keep up? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Spencer Callantine, owner of Nightscapes Lighting, to explore how automation transformed his company's efficiency and…
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 6: The Country Builder- Building with Purpose
What if the strength of your business wasn't in how fast you grow but in how well you build the foundation? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Trent Waldrop, owner of True Craft Builders, also known as "The Country Builder." Together, they explore how...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 5: The Profit Leak You Didn't See Coming
What if the biggest threat to your business isn't sales but silent profit leaks hiding in your COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray uncover the overlooked costs that quietly drain your margin. You'll discover how to spot red flags in job...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 4: Erwin Forrest Builders- Hiring People keys to success
What if the secret to growing your business isn't just about profits but about finding the right people? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Keith Hoeing of Erwin Forrest Builders to uncover the real keys to hiring success.…
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 3: Sightreading Coaching- Why clear agreements could save your business
Could lack of clarity be holding back your business growth? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray talk through real situations where business owners faced tough decisions. They share why clear communication and written agreements are essential...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 2: How owners can manage their emails in less than 15 minutes a day
What if you could take back hours of your week by finally getting control of your inbox? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Aarti Shah, Implementation Assistant at Business On Purpose, to reveal a simple system that helps...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Season 2 Episode 1: How to Write a Vision Story for Your Business
What would it look like if you had a clear vision for your business that everyone could run toward? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray walk through creating a Vision Story for the future of their podcast. They reveal why writing down a...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Episode 20: Navigating 5 Stages of a Business from Survival to Legacy
Is your business stuck in survival mode—or are you building toward a lasting legacy? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Scott Beebe to unpack the five stages every business goes through. From the early challenges of survival…
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The Dickie & Donny Show Episode 19: Are you OVERfunctioning in leadership?
Is your leadership running at full speed… but your energy running on empty? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray dig into a silent leadership killer—overfunctioning systems—and how they quietly drain your capacity, weaken your team, and leave...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Episode 18: Time is Irrevocable
Is time quietly slipping through your fingers? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray tackle one of the most underestimated truths in life and business: time is irrevocable—once it's gone, it's gone forever. Are your days packed but your...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Episode 17: Finding Your Business Rhythm
***Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to the song "Typical." All music credit goes to Mutemath.*** Is your business stuck in a chaotic cycle of trial and error? In this episode, Dickie & Donny (BOP Coaches Shawn Stinson and Brandon Gray) reveal the secret to sustainable growth: mastering the...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Episode 16: How Trust Builds Winning Teams
Is lack of trust holding your team back? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray dive deep into one of the most overlooked challenges in business: team trust. Are your team meetings full of dread instead of energy? Do people hesitate to ask for...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Episode 15: Cash Management Strategies for Business Owners
Feel like your business is earning but still wondering where the cash went? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Business Coaches Brandon "Donny" Gray and Shawn "Dickie" Stinson share proven cash management strategies every business owner should know. From using multiple bank accounts to...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Episode 14: Stories- Modtub
Curious about how a cold plunge business got its start in a garage? In this episode of The Dickie & Donnie Show, we talk with Jesse Hodge, founder of Mod Tub, about his journey from corporate life to building a successful direct-to-consumer brand. Jesse shares how he transitioned from flipping…
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The Dickie & Donny Show Episode 13: 4 Action Steps to a Successful Team Retreat
Need help planning a team retreat that's actually productive and fun? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, BOP Business Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray break down the 4 key ingredients to a successful team retreat: Food, Agenda, Clarity, and Team building—or as they...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Episode 12: How the F Word Can Save Your Business from Chaos
Need help turning a warm lead into a real opportunity? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, BOP Business Coaches Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray tackle the F-word of sales—Follow-Up—and why it's the make-or-break skill most business owners ignore. Discover how to follow up...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It's business—but not as usual. The Dickie and Donny Show, powered by Business On Purpose, tackles real problems with real solutions (and a few laughs along the way).
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Shawn Stinson & Brandon Gray
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