Craig Breinholt, founder of Breinholt Insurance Group, joins the show to share his journey from a curious young professional to a thriving business owner in commercial insurance. Craig reflects on lessons from his entrepreneurial father, the leap of faith to start his own agency, and the challenges of navigating industry litigation. Discover his philosophy on hard work, the importance of mentorship, and the value of building long-term client relationships. Craig’s insights reveal the grit and strategy required to create a lasting legacy in any field

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:18 Early Life and Career Aspirations

03:42 High School and College Experiences

11:15 Entering the Insurance Industry

15:24 University of Phoenix and Sales Strategies

24:34 Building a Career in Insurance

41:43 Navigating Family Business Dynamics

43:28 Challenges with USI Merger

44:44 Deciding to Start Fresh

47:07 Building from Scratch

47:37 Legal Battles and Resilience

54:01 Passion for Insurance and Future Goals

Join James McCabe with guest Tyler McAllister, founder of Fusion Power, as he shares his journey from door-to-door sales to building one of Arizona’s most trusted solar energy companies. Tyler reflects on the challenges of starting a business, the lessons learned in scaling operations, and the strategies that have fueled Fusion Power’s growth.

In this episode, Tyler discusses the evolution of solar energy, why transparency and trust are crucial in the industry, and how he’s staying ahead in a competitive market. He also shares his perspective on creating value for customers, managing partnerships, and leading with purpose.

Chapters:

00:00 - 00:49 Introduction to Solar and Guest Speaker

00:49 - 04:53 Tyler McAllister's Early Life and Education

04:53 - 18:42 Discovering a Passion for Sales

18:42 - 22:12 Transitioning to Solar Energy

22:12 - 27:33 Starting a Solar Business

27:33 - 28:30 Navigating Business Partnerships

28:30 - 31:29 Operational Excellence in Solar

31:29 - 32:54 Forming Partnerships and Initial Investments

32:54 - 33:39 Navigating Business Expenses and Priorities

33:39 - 36:17 Aligning Business Partnerships

36:17 - 38:55 Overcoming Early Business Challenges

38:55 - 45:02 Solar Industry Insights and Company Strategies

45:02 - 48:54 Expanding to New Markets

48:54 - End Future of Solar and Final Thoughts

Bradley Leavitt, founder of AFT Construction, takes us inside the world of high-end custom homes. Hear about the perseverance it took to launch his company, the role of trust in building iconic projects, and the importance of balancing precision and creativity. Brad shares his insights on industry trends, advice for navigating the construction process, and how he’s inspiring the next generation of builders.

From underground shooting ranges to luxury lazy rivers, Brad’s stories highlight the power of vision, teamwork, and dedication in creating dream homes.

00:00-08:00 Business to construction, found passion.

08:00-16:35 A great contractor with poor business skills can't succeed.

16:35-27:45 Chase experience; it opens countless opportunities.

27:45-29:00 Entrepreneurship: born into it or forced into it.

29:00-31:00 "A Finer Touch” the Brand, embodying elite versatility.

31:00-35:00 Key to construction excellence.

35:00-39:00 Every "overnight success" is years in the making.

39:00-1:00:00 Marketing the vision, not the present.

1:00:00- 1:07:00 Building trades means hard work but high rewards.

1:07:00-1:13:52 Personal branding ensures trust and lasting success.