Real Business Owners

If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.comBuilding a successful business doesn't mean much if you don't know how to manage the money, build the right team, or create something that can operate without you.In this episode of **The Real Business Owners Podcast**, Rick Trimmer sits down with entrepreneur and business consultant Doug Mitchell to discuss building businesses from the ground up, developing scalable systems, recruiting quality employees, and using AI to create more efficient operations.Doug shares how he built a sales company that generated $35 million over 13 years, transitioned into consulting, and eventually launched a new business focused on solving one of the biggest challenges business owners face: finding good people.But the conversation goes beyond business growth. Doug opens up about the financial mistakes that cost him millions in potential wealth, why generating revenue doesn't automatically mean you're building personal wealth, and what he learned from years of having his priorities out of order.**In This Episode, You'll Learn:**- How to build systems and leadership teams that allow a business to scale beyond the owner- Why recruiting quality employees is one of the biggest challenges facing business owners- How AI can improve recruiting, operations, and employee productivity- How to structure consulting agreements around business growth and performance- Why generating millions in revenue doesn't mean you're building wealth- The financial mistakes that can keep successful entrepreneurs broke- How losing everything can change your perspective on business, money, and familyBuilding a business that generates revenue is one thing. Building one that creates lasting wealth, gives you freedom, and allows you to prioritize what matters most is a completely different challenge.

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Starting a business is one thing. Building one that actually makes money, survives hard times, and eventually runs without you is a completely different game.

In this episode of The Real Business Owners Podcast, Rick Trimmer answers real questions from entrepreneurs about hiring, sales, managing finances, and the critical decisions that determine whether a business succeeds or fails.

Drawing from his own experiences of losing everything during the recession and rebuilding his companies, Rick shares the lessons he's learned about overcoming setbacks, making smarter business decisions, and creating long-term financial freedom.

From knowing when to hire your first employee to understanding when it's time to walk away from a failing idea, this episode gets into the practical side of entrepreneurship that every business owner needs to understand.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

The biggest mistakes new business owners make

When to hire your first employee and start building a team

Why sales should be your number one priority

How to pay yourself without sacrificing business growth

The financial numbers every business owner needs to track

When to keep pushing and when to walk away from a failing idea

How to grow a business with limited capital

Why finding the right mentor can save you years of mistakes

Building a successful business takes more than hard work. It takes smart decisions, financial discipline, and the ability to adapt when things don't go according to plan.

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Most people don't fail because they lack ability. They fail because they aren't willing to do what success requires.

In this solo episode of The Real Business Owners Podcast, Trevor Cowley breaks down why so many people fall short of their potential, challenging the victim mentality and exposing the excuses that keep people stuck. He explains why one of the hardest parts of building a successful business isn't solving the problems around you—it's confronting the person responsible for them.

From tolerating poor employee performance to abandoning personal commitments when things get uncomfortable, the problems you complain about may be the very problems you're allowing to continue.

If you want better results, you need to stop negotiating with yourself, raise your standards, and prove your commitment through action.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

Why your business problems often reflect your own leadership and standards

How to recognize when you're making excuses to avoid discomfort

Why discipline is built when things get hard, not when things are easy

How facing discomfort builds resilience and changes your identity

Why tracking streaks creates undeniable evidence of consistency

How to stop playing the victim and take responsibility for your results

Why your daily decisions must align with the goals you claim to want

Stop complaining about the results you're getting and start taking responsibility for the decisions that create them.

If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.comPersonal growth starts when you're willing to confront the parts of yourself you'd rather hide.In this episode of The Real Business Owners Podcast, Rick Trimmer sits down with Ryan Michler for a raw conversation about personal failure, accountability, leadership, and what it actually takes to become a better man.Ryan opens up about the struggles that forced him to reevaluate his life, including alcohol abuse and divorce, and explains why being honest about your failures can have a greater impact than pretending you have everything figured out. Together, they discuss showing grace without abandoning accountability, learning from other people's mistakes, and building the kind of character that holds up when life gets difficult.The conversation also explores consistency, financial discipline, identity beyond business, and why real growth often comes from surrounding yourself with the right people and taking action instead of endlessly consuming information.In This Episode, They Cover:Why sharing your failures can help others more than presenting a perfect imageHow humility changes the way you lead, coach, and handle conflictThe balance between showing grace and holding people accountableWhy consistency and the boring basics produce lasting resultsHow lifestyle inflation and spending to impress others can hold you backWhy your identity should be built around your values, not just your job titleHow live events, meaningful friendships, and the right community can change your lifeWhy listening to advice isn't enough if you're unwilling to take actionReal growth requires more than knowing what to do. It requires the humility to admit where you're falling short and the discipline to do something about it.

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What happens when the excitement of entrepreneurship wears off and all that's left is the grind?
In this episode of The Real Business Owners Podcast, Trevor Cowley, Rick Trimmer, and AJ Cappuccitti get into what it actually takes to move a business forward when things get difficult.
AJ came to Utah from Canada to surround himself with people further ahead, and the conversation quickly expands into a deeper discussion about entrepreneurship, loneliness, scaling, team building, and the importance of changing your environment when you've outgrown it.
They break down:
Why getting around people ahead of you can completely change your perspective
What to do when business starts feeling like an uphill battle
How successful entrepreneurs can become the go-to person for everyone else's problems
The difference between being lonely because you're starting out and being selective because you've grown
How to scale a remodeling business without letting overhead crush you
Why you might be playing in the wrong "field" without realizing it
How to build a company that can operate without the owner
Creating a clear path for employees to earn more responsibility, profit sharing, and equity
Why finding good people isn't the hardest part of building a team
Knowing when to stop consuming information and start putting what you've learned into action
The bigger takeaway: You don't need to know everyone. You need to become the kind of person worth knowing.