In this episode we sit down with Andrew Dieruf - co-owner/founder of Besten & Dieruf CPA's. We talk about what to look for when starting a business from the accounting/tax side of things, how to find an Accountant or CPA that is a good fit for you - and what the hell the difference is between an Accountant, CPA, and bookkeeper. We also talk about A…

This month on the podcast, Tim sits down with John Wright, Jr. to discuss the challenges and responsibilities of leading a family business. In 2020, John took on the role of president at his family's company, gaining invaluable experience in guiding the business toward success while honoring its legacy. Together, they delve into the significance of…

For those businesses that require a physical space - be it office space, warehouse space, or retail/commercial space - the task of navigating the commercial property landscape can be daunting. Especially when you're new to your venture... which is already scary! In this episode we talk with commercial property pro, Jason Taylor from Equity Manageme…

Join Tim as he sits down with Chad Johnson, Chief of Staff for Maxwell Leadership, for an insightful conversation on leadership, personal growth, and the strategies behind building strong, impactful teams. Delve in as Chad shares his experience working with John Maxwell and offers practical advice on how to lead with purpose, influence others posit…

When starting a new business, marketing and promotion is key. But how the heck does one know how (or what) to do?! A good marketing plan can make or break you - Sean Moore shares with us some tips, tricks, and areas you should pay attention to - especially when your starting budget might be small (or non-existent). If you want to ask more questions…

This month on Big Ideas for Small Business, Tim sits down with Jake Thompson. Jake, a leadership performance coach, is the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he founded in 2011 to encourage leaders and organizations in balancing a healthy competition between their individual personal and professional lives. Listen in as Jake …

When business is your business.... that's how Cristina Keith operates. She's a business attorney (and my business attorney) and she's damn good at her job. She went to a top law school and worked for some of the top law firms in New York and LA.... before coming back to Lexington and eventually starting her own business. On this episode we talk abo…

Tyler Jury from Clayton & Crume and Oldham County Dental joins us on this episode of #BigIdeasSmallBusiness . We talk about his small business journey through both companies and the ebb and flow of operating these businesses. Some inspiration, motivation, and some feel-good moments. Check them out: www.oldhamcountydental.com www.claytonandcrume.com…

This month on the Big Ideas for Small Business podcast, host Tim is excited to welcome his longtime friend, Mike Owens, to the show. Mike brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, being a licensed private pilot who has also successfully run a small metal fabrication business, giving him unique insights into entrepreneurship. Don't forget t…

For this month's episode, Tim's children, Bailee and Tucker, return to the podcast to wrap up the "Life in a Family Business" series. As heard in the first two episodes, Bailee and Tucker give insight to their experiences in growing up within a family business. Now, as they navigate their individual professional lives, they reflect on their adolesc…

Tune in as we talk with Dana Peddicord of The Blushery and Blush + Glow Lex on how she and her business partner grew their business and brand from a hobby, to a side gig, to a full-time career - a journey that lead them to open multiple businesses in the wedding, retail, and beverage spaces.Bởi Kaelyn Query

For the next episode in his family series, Tim is joined by his daughter, Bailee Hayden. Bailee is a Clemson University alum exploring her career at an accounting firm, and she is determined to help pave a way for the family business to thrive with modern insights and strategy. Listen in as she discusses her life within a family business, and how i…

Ken & Melissa Robinson of Bourbon BonBons and Kentucky Sugar chat with us about being in the industry for over 20 years, and the good and bad that comes with owning and operating your own business. They discuss how they've been so successful over the years, scaling and growth, cashflow and how they've funded the business without taking on any debt …

Join Tim as he engages in a heartfelt conversation with his son, Tucker Hayden, to explore the dynamics of growing up in a family business. Together, they discuss topics such as decision-making, family ties, and the unique dynamics that come with building heritage. Don't forget to tune in next month to continue this fascinating series!…

Season 2, Episode 1: a quick catch-up of what Kaelyn has been up to over the last three years since the last episode was recorded. Also discussed: What to expect in this season, the purpose of the podcast, and more.Bởi Kaelyn Query

Join Tim as he discusses interworking of the sales trade with Kevin Kilgallen. Kevin is the President at Mid Atlantic Machinery, Inc., which is a machine tool distributor to manufacturing businesses on behalf of industrial machine corporations such as Trumpf, Hornet, and more. In this episode, Kevin gives valuable advice for those exploring sales a…

Join Tim as he discusses workers' compensation with Zenjuries CEO Jess Dantice. Workers' compensation can be a daunting topic, but knowing some trade advice can ease the minds of business owners everywhere! Listen in as Jess breaks down his thoughts on modern workers' compensation, and how he suggests companies navigate it. Don't forget to subscrib…

Join Tim as he sits down with Ben Boulware, co-owner at The Junkyard, to discuss small business, goals, and what it means to be "better before bigger." Don't forget subscribe and tune in for our May discussion!You can find Ben on social media @benboulware!Visit The Junkyard @TheJunkyardFitness or online at www.thejunkyardfitness.com…

Join Tim as he sits down with Mark Rose-Innes to discuss business, operations, and continuous improvement. Let's dive deeper into the meaning of continuous improvement, and how leaders can implement it in their business operations.Don't forget to subscribe and tune in for our April discussion!Bởi Tim Hayden

For our February session, Tim discusses exceptionalism with AnMed CEO William Kenley. What is exceptionalism, and how can leaders implement it to connect with those around them? Give this session a listen, and let us know your thoughts! Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for our next episode in March!…

Happy New Year! To kick off our 2024 season, Tim discusses accountability and Patrick Lencioni "The Advantage" with Accenture Managing Director Marty Osborn. What is accountability? What are its identifiable trails? Give this session a listen, and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for our next episode in February!…

Thank you for tuning in! This month, Tim discusses the idea of small business mentality with South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman. Why are small businesses crucial to the backbone of America? How are our leaders recognizing their efforts? Listen to the full discussion, then let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe and tune in for our…

Thanks for tuning in! This month Tim discusses MEP/SCMEP with SCMEP's President/CEO, Andy Carr. This month, Andy and Tim talk about how and what MEP/SCMEP does, and how they can help.Bởi Tim Hayden

Tim hosts a conversation on the differences between self-employment and owning a business with a new young leader in our community, Eli Stoudemayer.Bởi Tim Hayden

Tune in as we kickoff a new podcast series with more focused conversations on starting a new business.This month, Tim speaks with Adam Kring on his journey in becoming a brand-new business owner.Bởi Tim Hayden

Welcome to The Big Ideas for Small Business podcast. Thanks for tuning in!If you are brand new, a recent subscriber, or have been listening for years, you'll quickly see that this podcast is a little bit different. There isn't a special guest and we are not discussing a specific business topic either.Instead, we thought it would be a good idea to m…

Don't Miss This One!!! Tim and Gordon come back for a bonus episode to discuss The Five Omissions of Reward-Centered Leaders from Patrick Lencioni's book, The Motive, with our special guest Darien Rencher!Bởi Tim Hayden

Listen in as we wrap up the 5-part series of Tim and Gordon's conversation on The Five Omissions of Reward-Centered Leaders outlined in the book, The Motive, by Patrick Lencioni.Bởi Tim Hayden

Continuing with Part 4 of The Five Omissions Of Reward-Centered Leaders series! Tim and Gordon discuss the fourth omission: Running Great Team Meetings.Bởi Tim Hayden

Tune in to part 3 as Tim and Gordon continue talking through The Motive, by Patrick Lencioni, with the third omission: Having Difficult and Uncomfortable Conversations.Bởi Tim Hayden

Tim and Gordon continue their conversation on The Five Omissions of Reward Centered Leaders from The Motive by Patrick Lencioni, with Omission number 2, managing subordinates.Bởi Tim Hayden

Join us for Part 1 of this 5-part series on The 5 Omissions of Reward-Centered Leaders! To kick things off, guest host Gordon Blocker, has a conversation with Tim Hayden on Developing the Leadership Team.Bởi Tim Hayden

Happy New Year! Michael and Tim sit down to have a conversation discussing the differences of New Year's resolutions and annual goal planning, and why you should be writing down goals now!Bởi Tim Hayden

Join us for this special podcast as guest host, Michael Brown, interviews Tim Hayden and his wife, Dawn Hayden, on work life balance as a CEO/Business Owner.Bởi Tim Hayden

Listen in as Tim Hayden discusses employee retention with our special guest, Reggie Gay. An important conversation especially in today's world.Bởi Tim Hayden

Tune in for part 2 with Tim and Jimmy Lindsey as they continue to discuss recession planning.Bởi Tim Hayden

Listen in this month as Tim Hayden has a conversation with his banker, Jimmy Lindsey, regarding recession/recession planning.Bởi Tim Hayden

Part 2 of Leading Through Challenges and Chaos featuring guest host Shane Duffey. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, be sure to check that out first!Bởi Tim Hayden

Shane Duffey is back with us today as our guest host interviewing Tim and Michael Brown on challenges these leaders have recently walked through! Stay tuned next month for part 2!Bởi Tim Hayden

Join us this month as Tim sits down with our special guest, Sam Gibson, to discuss organizing your leadership and how Monk Manual can be a great tool for this.Bởi Tim Hayden

Listen in as Tim sits down with Shane Duffey to discuss planning for changes in a leadership role!Bởi Tim Hayden

Join us this month for a special bonus podcast as guest host Gordon Blocker interviews Brad and Michael on their experience with Organizational Health so far!Bởi Tim Hayden

Part 3 of Organizational Health with Gordon Blocker. If you would like any questions answered from Tim or Gordon regarding Org Health, please feel free to comment or email and they will answer them on the next podcast.Bởi Tim Hayden

Part 2 of our 3 part series with Gordon Blocker on Organizational Health. If you haven't already, be sure to listen to part 1!Bởi Tim Hayden

Starting the year off with Gordon Blocker for a three part series on organizational health. Tune in as Tim Hayden and Gordon Blocker discuss Part 1 of this awesome series.Bởi Tim Hayden

How important are your choice of words? Join us as Tim Hayden discusses the power of words with Dan Lian!Bởi Tim Hayden

Tune in as Tim and our special guest today, Ben Boulware, discuss the importance of character and attitude. Be sure to look out for Ben Boulware's post on social media for our first ever video recorded podcast!Bởi Tim Hayden

What exactly is EAM? Join us as Tim sits down with Marty Osborn to discuss the 7 essentials of EAM.Bởi Tim Hayden

Join us and listen in with Tim and Pastor Brad Cooper as we discuss leadership and passion!Bởi Tim Hayden

In this podcast, our special guest, Mark Asbell co-founder of Tavallo, takes us through the basics of SEO and how this can be beneficial to businesses of all industries.Bởi Tim Hayden