3 Things Every Local Business Must Do to Get Found on AI Search in 2026 (Part 1/2)
19/03/2026 | 28 mins.
#824 Search as we know it is dead — and the businesses that adapt now will own their local markets while everyone else gets left behind. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Phil Risher, owner of Phlash Consulting, to discuss how the landscape of local search has dramatically shifted in the age of AI. Phil breaks down the three major inflection points reshaping how consumers find home service businesses — from the decline of traditional Google search among younger generations, to the rise of short-form video indexing, to the explosion of AI-powered search experiences like Google's AI Mode. The conversation dives into practical strategies business owners can use right now to stay visible and competitive, including leveraging call transcripts to generate authentic content, building a seasonal content calendar, optimizing their website with pricing guides and online scheduling, and investing in local PR and community partnerships to establish brand authority — all critical factors in how AI ranks and recommends local businesses today!
What we discuss with Phil:
+ Search is shifting away from Google
+ 26% of Gen Z finds local businesses via social media
+ AI search queries average 347 words vs. Google's 4
+ Short-form video now indexed in Google search
+ Call transcripts = content goldmine
+ Authentic, unpolished content builds trust
+ Seasonal content calendars keep strategy on track
+ Online scheduling is essential for agentic booking
+ Pricing pages are a must-have
+ Local PR and community ties boost AI visibility
Thank you, Phil!
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Sky Zone Trampoline Parks Average $2.27M in Revenue, This Guy Owns 10 (Part 2/2)
18/03/2026 | 36 mins.
#823 What if the secret to building a high-performing business isn’t just better systems — but stronger culture and more courageous leadership? In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin continues his deep dive with Josh Rathweg — president of Sky Zone and Cloudbound — exploring the leadership philosophies and cultural frameworks that have fueled his franchise success. Josh unpacks why authentic service starts with strong culture and courageous management, emphasizing the importance of servant leadership, eliminating “bad apples,” and building merit-based teams from within. He shares practical strategies for hiring based on character over skills, developing internal leadership pipelines, and showing up during high-pressure moments to earn trust and credibility. The episode wraps with a powerful discussion on why the next generation of employees thrives in purpose-driven environments — and how leaders can create scalable systems and frameworks that inspire long-term growth!
What we discuss with Josh:
+ Authentic vs. fake service
+ Culture starts with leadership
+ Servant leadership in action
+ Fixing “bad apple” employees
+ Managerial courage required
+ Presence during pressure moments
+ Merit-based promotion systems
+ Hire for traits, train for skills
+ Build internal leadership pipeline
+ Next generation seeks purpose
Thank you, Josh!
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Sky Zone Trampoline Parks Average $2.27M in Revenue, This Guy Owns 10 (Part 1/2)
18/03/2026 | 31 mins.
#822 What happens when life forces you to reinvent your identity — and that reinvention ultimately leads to entrepreneurial success? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Josh Rathweg — president of Sky Zone and Cloudbound and one of the largest Sky Zone franchise operators — for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and scaling businesses with purpose. Josh shares his emotional journey from being a Division I athlete whose career was cut short by injury, to building a successful executive career at JP Morgan Chase, and eventually stepping into entrepreneurship following a life-changing family health crisis. Along the way, he reveals the mindset shifts, leadership principles, and operational strategies that helped him grow underperforming franchise locations into high-performing businesses — starting with building trust, leading shoulder-to-shoulder with his team, and mastering every role inside the organization!
What we discuss with Josh:
+ Athlete identity loss
+ “Find a new sport” mindset
+ Pivot to business career
+ Mentorship at JP Morgan
+ Learning to scale teams
+ Daughter’s cancer battle
+ Leadership under pressure
+ Entrepreneurship decision
+ Sky Zone turnaround strategy
+ Lead shoulder-to-shoulder
+ Culture through action
+ Master every role first
Thank you, Josh!
Check out Sky Zone at SkyZone.com.
Check out Cloudbound at Cloudbound.com.
Check out Presence on Purpose.
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How Grant Baldwin Turned Speaking Into a 7-Figure Business | Grant Baldwin (MU Classic)
17/03/2026 | 45 mins.
#821 What if you could get paid to share your story, your knowledge, or your passion on stage? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Grant Baldwin — founder of The Speaker Lab — to talk about how he turned a love for speaking into a thriving business and how you can too. Grant shares his journey from youth pastor to full-time speaker, eventually launching a company that helps aspiring speakers land paid gigs. You’ll learn why you don’t need to be a bestselling author or TEDx speaker to get started, how to find your niche, and the exact steps to build momentum — even with zero experience. Whether you want speaking to be your career or just a powerful tool to grow your business, this episode lays out the blueprint!
(Original Air Date - 7/17/25)
What we discuss with Grant:
+ From youth pastor to paid speaker
+ How to find your speaking niche
+ Overcoming imposter syndrome
+ The SPEAK framework explained
+ Creating your first demo video
+ Getting paid without a huge following
+ Using speaking to grow your business
+ What event planners look for
+ Income potential for speakers
+ How to turn one gig into more
Thank you, Grant!
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Where the Rubber Hits the 7-Figure Road (BMMM, Module 6) | Justin Williams (MU Classic)
16/03/2026 | 15 mins.
#820 What if the only thing standing between you and success is simply taking the next step? In this episode — from Module 6 of our Build My Money Machine program — host Justin Williams brings it all together with one powerful theme: action. This module is your wake-up call to stop overthinking and start doing. You'll hear 25 inspirational quotes that hammer home why taking consistent, focused action is the only path to real results. Learn how to turn big goals into small, manageable to-do lists, track your progress with KPIs, and overcome fear by simply moving forward. Whether you're just starting out or stuck in planning mode, this lesson is your blueprint for building momentum and making massive progress — one step at a time!
(Original Air Date - 7/16/25)
What Justin discusses on today's episode:
+ The power of taking action
+ 25 quotes to spark momentum
+ From planning to doing
+ Breaking goals into to-do lists
+ Tracking progress with KPIs
+ Imperfect action beats inaction
+ Learning by doing, not just thinking
+ Action as the key to clarity
+ Overcoming fear through movement
+ Building success one step at a time
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