Episodes
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Ep 98 | Fancy Fails, Simple Scales
In this episode, Brady and Max unpack how over complication kills progress in business, leadership, and life. They talk about learning to coach people, understanding personalities, and the humility it takes to communicate effectively. The conversation flows into the value of taking your business...
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Ep 97 | Direction Over Details
In this episode, we discuss focusing intently on your tasks, and how it benefits not only what you are doing, but the autonomy and responsibility of those in your business. We discuss talking to your future self, and how it helps open your eyes into the decisions you make today and the impacts…
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Ep 96 | Culture That Sticks
In this episode, we dug into what it really takes to get your team to buy into your vision and actually be excited to show up every day. We compared business to sports teams and how athletes are always training toward a clear goal, and how that same mindset applies in business when everyone knows...
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Ep 95 | Maybe That’s The Beauty of it All
In this episode, Zach & Skylor dive into reflections from the year of business ownership, and what they learned along the way. They discuss the highs, lows, anxiety, depression, excitement, and many other emotions that you feel while running a business. They come to the realization that maybe...
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Ep 94 | What Actually Moves The Needle?
In this episode, we discuss Zach's anxiety surrounding makind difficult business decisions, and how it links to a fear of being disliked. We also dive into a recent discovery of Brady's, that more work does not equal more result. Living a more balanced, sustainable lifestyle allows you to be more...
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Ep 93 | Slow Cooking
In this episode, we discuss the idea of laying put the foundations of your business before scaling, and how focusing on the client experience can help scale. Going faster is not always better long term.
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Ep 92 | 5 Years of Lessons
In this episode, Brady shares current growing pains around scheduling inefficiencies, quality control, and crew training—and how they're beginning to tackle them by delegating tasks and implementing better systems. We explore topics like payment collection, painter accountability, equipment...
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Ep 91 | The Authentic Self
In this episode, we discuss the idea of being your authentic self. Do you speak up when you disagree? Are you being the best version of yourself for those around you? How would your life change if you started to behave this way?
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Ep 90 | Sales Satisfaction w/ Jordan Kipnes
In this Episode, Jordan Kipnes joins us to discuss sales, and the first call process. We discuss the importance of decision making, and how to help clients understand why it is important for them. We then talk about objections, how do you handle clients wanting a lower priced service?
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Ep 89 | The Power of Pendings
*SWP OPERATORS, CHECK WITH YOUR DM BEFORE IMPLEMENTING ANY OF THESE IDEAS. THESE ARE OUR EXPERIENCES, NOT ADVICE.* In this episode, we discuss how to convert pending estimates by setting them up properly, and the importance of long term thinking with quotes.
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Ep 88 | Suffering
In this episode, we discuss the difference between actual and chosen suffering. How does this impact your life and expectation of outcomes? We then talk about the idea of a why, and how that fits into your life. Brady shares his thoughts on How vs What, and the impacts it has on actions. We chat...
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Ep 87 | Look Inward | Zach Solo
In this episode, Zach gives a brief solo look into the last 2 months of business. He dives into complacency, and making yourself a victim of your circumstance. He then outlines conversations he has had, and how those impacted his choices moving forward.
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Ep 86 | The Rubber Ducky
In this episode we explored marketing challenges, personal growth, and effective communication. Zach is navigating low lead generation in a new market, leading to a discussion on strategies to improve results. Brady recognized he had been settling for mediocrity and is now actively seeking…
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Ep 85 | Connecting Through Conversations
In this episode, we discuss Max's experience with skydiving and his perspective on chasing the feeling again. We then touch on The idea of purpose, and the vices that we can fall towards. Lastly, we end the conversation discussing communication, asking questions and how to have meaningful...
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Ep 84 | How Do We Get There?
In this episode, the group dives into key business and leadership topics. Skylor shares a productivity tip that’s been a game-changer for him, working at a cafe instead of his home office for fewer distractions. He also breaks down his detailed marketing plan, including door-to-door flyers, cold...
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Ep 83 | Systems That Scale
In this episode of the Pursuit Podcast, we dive into work-life balance and the challenges of setting boundaries as business owners. Zach opens up about feeling guilty when he’s not “on” all the time and his desire to delegate more so he can focus on higher-level tasks. The group shares tips for...
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Ep 82 | The Dark Knight Rises w/ Ehren Woodward & Carson Britnell
In this episode of the Pursuit Podcast, we talk about the power of community and connection, and how having a tight-knit group across different regions keeps us motivated and accountable. Ehren shares his story about how his Franchisee inspired him early on and completely changed his mindset…
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Ep 81 | The Power of Presence
In this episode, we dive into a mix of topics. Daniel kicks things off with a look at how love languages and toxic traits intertwine, sparking a conversation about self-awareness and building healthier relationships. Max shares why journaling through both good and bad times can be a game changer...
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Ep 80 | Zach & Dan Talk Time Travel, Money & Goal Setting
In this episode, Zach & Daniel discuss time travel. Would you go back in time if it meant losing everything you have now? Zach asks Daniel about budgeting within his business & personal life. We wrap up with a conversation surrounding goal setting within Daniels life & business, and the…
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Ep 79 | The Benefits of Thinking Long Term
In this episode, Brady, Skylor, and Daniel chat about the idea of long term thinking. Brady introduces "Shine" by Gino Wickman, which he’s been reading, and shares his take on the power of 10-year thinking. They also discuss how to support partners' ambitions, communicate better, and grow…
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Ep 78 | Chasing Small Victories & How Expectations Mislead You
In this episode, we dive into Daniel’s recovery journey and his efforts to rebuild his business, focusing on pre-booking work and improving team efficiency. We cover the importance of self-awareness, managing expectations, and avoiding the “stories” we sometimes tell ourselves to justify keeping...
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Ep 77 | Finding the Good in Pain w/ Mike White
In this episode, Daniel shares a very intimate conversation with Mike White, a Change, Loss & Grief Coach. This conversation is centered around Daniel's bicep injury. They discuss coping with physical and emotional challenges, maintaining focus in business, and the importance of gratitude and...
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Ep 76 | Who's on Your Bus?
In this episode, we dive into personal growth, business strategy, and team dynamics. Skylor reflects on reconnecting with family, Daniel talks about working on vulnerability to improve relationships, and Brady shares insights on removing obstacles to build stronger connections. We explore...
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Ep 75 | High Impact Habits w/ Jordan Kipnes
In this episode, we dive into the habits that really make a difference for long-term success, both personally and professionally. Jordan shares why staying curious, getting organised, and being proactive with finances are game-changers, and how being intentional with decisions leads to better...
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Ep 74 | The Courage to Show Up
In this episode, we talk about Daniel’s return to the podcast after a brief hiatus, and where his mindset has been. Daniel shares his areas of struggle, and why he's chosen to take time away. We also dive into Zach’s relationship, and how getting called out caused him to take things much more...
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Ep 73 | Behind the Curtain w/ Carson Britnell
In this episode, we get the opportunity to chat with Carson Britnell. We get to learn more about life growing up with a family in business, the pressures of entering the business as part of the founding family, his goals within the company, and much more.
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Ep 72 | Paving the Way | Brady's 1-1 Series #2
In this episode Brady & Skylor continue the conversation around the biggest learnings throughout their painting careers, focusing on leadership struggles and developing teams.
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Ep 71 | Caught in the Spiral
In this Episode, we discuss Zach's Spiral after watching the movie "War Dogs". We go through how this sent him into a deep thought about his current state of knowledge and position with his business. Max tells us about his hiking adventure, and locking himself out of his vehicle, and more.
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Ep 70 | Fail, Learn, Grow | Brady's 1-1 Series #1
In this Episode, Brady & Zach have a 1 on 1 conversation about some of the biggest "mistakes" or "learning opportunities" they have both faced over the last year. This conversation formed from Brady's curiosity revolving around the industry of painting, and how much more he truly has to learn.…
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Ep 69 | Landmark
In this episode, Skylor, Brady & Max discuss Skylor's transition into Pro Works Painting, along with Brady's Landmark experience and more.
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Ep 68 | Taking The Reins
In this episode, we discuss in more detail about Brady and Max's new mental shift, after John has given them more responsibility within the business. How does this effect the operations of the business, and how Max & Brady see themselves within the company? We then dive into Zach's inefficiencies...
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Ep 65 | Systems and Mindset w/ Silvano Campesato
Skylor, Max and Brady sit down with Silvano and talk about the differences between this year vs Silvanos past 3 years and how he is trying to systemize his business to make it more efficient and the change in mindset he has developed
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Ep 64 | The Pain of Systemization and How Expectations Are Ruining Your Conversations
Today, we discussed Skylor's growth from not having expectations for conversations and being more present. Daniel shared about his past struggles with addiction and how he aims to live his life differently now. Brady asked about how we think about living our lives day-to-day and being…
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Ep 63 | Michael Batas & How Having Conversations Can Solve 99% of Your Problems
In today’s episode, Daniel and Skylor had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Batas. This has been a long awaited episode as Michael has been a long time listener. Micheal has been a franchisee of Student Works Painting for the past four years and we spent the time on this episode discussing his...
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Ep 61 | El-Amine Foumdjimba
This week we had the pleasure of hosting El-amine, a long time standing franchise with Student Works Painting! In this episode we discussed the difference between hard work and hard work tied in with strategy and systemization. El-amine has been able to sell his entire best year season in the...
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Ep 58 | Delegate or Drown
Today we discuss goals, projections, and how to handle your goals for the season. We also discuss the process of starting a production manager, delegation and giving responsibility to those on your team. We have some fun conversations about different painting projects, and specialized crews. We...
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Ep 57 | Self Sabatoge
In this episode, we dive into different ways we are self sabotaging, and how that is affecting our lives.
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Ep 56 | What is your structure?
Today on this 3 person episode, we chat about Brady & Max's sales structure, Zach’s structure of cold calling in the evenings vs making calls, and more.
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Ep 54 | Patience, Judgement & Love
In this episode, we dive deep into the topics of patience, judgment & Love. We hope you enjoy, and take something away from this conversation!
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Ep 53 | Keep Striking
In this episode, Skylor and Dan host together as a two-person special diving into topics about what the transition is like going from Student Works to Pro Works, and what Daniel has been doing to make adjustments and adapt to a new type of business moving into the new season.
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Ep 52 | Sell Or Be Sold
In this episode, we discuss different objections we have been facing in our sales process, starting from the first call through to the close. If you are a SWP Operator, Consult your DM for any advice within these areas, and take these conversations as you will.
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Ep 51 | WAKE UP
In this episode, we discuss our findings from the mindset presentation given by Amer Abu Shakra at the SWP Training. We talk about our blind spots and help each other uncover what's TRULY holding us back in our lives.
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Ep 50 | Turning The Page
*IMPORTANT* We will now be uploading the podcast every second Monday, with bonus episodes occasionally. This is to ensure we can have better conversations, and in turn, deliver a better listening experience to everyone who supports the podcast. New changes coming to the podcast! We have changed…
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About this show
The Pursuit is an unfiltered, unedited, weekly conversation between 5 business owners who share their thoughts on business, mindset, and more.
Hosted by
Skylor Holm, Brady Hiney, Max Shagaev, Zach Wise
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