Peter Wilson is joined by Emily Caddell, the director of marketing at bizmktg.com. They dive into real-world business challenges shared by their listeners and offer insightful solutions to help take their businesses to the next level.

Peter and Emily address the following listener challenges:

• Ken - shares his struggle with maintaining a positive attitude amidst daily monotony. Peter offers strategies for breaking the routine, setting new goals, professional development, and the importance of delegation.
• Brazos - a former intern turned creative director, discusses issues with effective communication within his agency. Peter and Emily share their own communication tools and processes, such as weekly one-on-ones, team meetings, and leveraging technology for better project management.
• Darlene from Aussie Pet Mobile seeks advice on hiring and retaining employees. The conversation covers establishing core values, maintaining strong organizational norms, providing growth opportunities, and the importance of offering competitive benefits.

Join Peter and Emily as they provide practical tips, share personal experiences, and recommend resources like James Clear’s "Atomic Habits" and Keith Cunningham’s "The Road Less Stupid" to help you overcome your business hurdles and achieve long-term success.

Tune in for expert advice, engaging stories, and actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of running a business. Whether you’re struggling with daily tasks, team communication, or employee retention, this episode has something valuable for every business owner.

Join Peter Wilson as he sits down with Kirk and Donna Gronvold, the husband and wife team behind Blue Water Design Build, a Seattle-based design-build firm specializing in home renovations and remodels. In this engaging episode, Kirk and Donna share their passion for transforming outdated homes into beautiful, functional spaces that families love.

Discover the origin of the Blue Water name and how Kirk's love of fishing inspired it. Learn about the couple's design-build philosophy, which focuses on understanding how clients live in their homes in order to create spaces that flow and function optimally for each family's unique needs.

Kirk, a third-generation builder, discusses Blue Water's specialty in renovating older homes, including the challenges of bringing unfinished basements and cramped spaces up to modern standards while maintaining budgets. Donna shares her role in the design process and how she helps clients navigate the multitude of decisions to achieve a cohesive, personalized design.

The Gronvolds also share memorable client stories, from a young family's basement turned dream space, to a studs-out remodel of a client's childhood home. Hear how Kirk and Donna work together as a team and why they love seeing the impact their work has on their clients' daily lives.

Whether you're considering a home remodel or simply enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at a successful family business, this episode of Biz and Life Done Well offers valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in for an inside look at the world of home renovations with the talented team at Blue Water Design Build.

Resources:
website - Blue Water Design Build
podcast home - Biz & Life Done Well

Peter interviews Jake Flothe, in-house counsel for Resource Transition Consultants (RTC), a company specializing in receivership services. Jake explains the concept of receivership, an alternative to bankruptcy that involves either turning around distressed businesses or liquidating their assets.

Jake highlights the cost-effectiveness and streamlined nature of receivership compared to traditional bankruptcy. He shares insights into the process, including voluntary and involuntary receiverships, and the motivations behind choosing this route. He also delves into the types of work RTC handles, emphasizing their diverse expertise in lending, business management, and operations.

The conversation touches on specific cases, such as a successful turnaround in the cannabis industry, and Jake offers advice for entrepreneurs on the importance of due diligence and proper legal preparation.

Visit RTCReceivers.com to learn more about RTC and contact Jake.