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Build Your Business: From Fear to Freedom

Build Your Business: From Fear to Freedom

By: Chris Reynolds Matt Reynolds Barbell Logic The Radcast Network
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Are you a business owner or startup founder struggling to navigate the challenges of growth? Join seasoned entrepreneurs Matt and Chris Reynolds on the Build Your Business Podcast, where they share decades of experience to help you overcome obstacles and achieve lasting success. We’ll simplify the startup process, provide actionable strategies for growth, and offer invaluable insights to help you. What you'll gain: Overcome your fears: Break through the anxiety and uncertainty that often hold entrepreneurs back. Turn passion into profit: Learn practical strategies to monetize your ideas and grow a financially successful business. Build a lasting legacy: Discover how to create a sustainable, thriving company that stands the test of time. Tune in for expert advice, real-world success stories, and actionable insights that will take your business to the next level. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, the Build Your Business Podcast will empower you to transform fear into freedom. Economics
Episodes
  • Leading Through Chaos: How to Handle Business Crisis Without Panic
    Jul 25 2025

    How do you lead your business when everything falls apart? In this episode of Build Your Business, Matt and Chris Reynolds share exactly how to handle business crisis—from late-night tech meltdowns and legal threats to complete operational shutdowns.

    They dive into real-world examples of how founders can stay calm, lead with confidence, and rally their team when panic sets in. Whether you're facing a crash, lawsuit, or high-stakes customer emergency, this episode gives you a proven playbook for leading under pressure.

    🔍 What You’ll Learn
    • How to handle business crisis without panic

    • What “wartime CEO mode” looks like in real life

    • How to build and lead a war room team

    • Why staying calm is your most powerful leadership tool

    • How to recover after a business emergency—and build team loyalty

    ⏱️ Timestamps

    0:00 – Intro: When Crap Hits the Fan in Business
    1:04 – Real Business Emergencies We've Faced
    2:04 – Leading Through Chaos Without Panic
    4:55 – The Role of a Wartime CEO
    7:32 – Business Meltdowns and Real-World Stories
    13:01 – Turning Crisis Into Opportunity
    14:28 – Avoiding Panic and Rallying Your Team
    21:25 – How to Build a War Room
    24:49 – Leadership Lessons from the Crisis
    33:15 – What to Prioritize During Emergencies
    36:03 – Emotional Leadership: Staying Calm Under Fire
    42:56 – Course-Correcting During Chaos
    44:53 – Celebrating Wins After Crisis Mode
    49:19 – Postmortems, SOPs, and Lessons Learned
    57:11 – Getting Back to Normal and Leading the Team
    58:44 – Closing Thoughts & What’s Next

    🔖 Hashtags

    #HowToHandleBusinessCrisis #WartimeCEO #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #FounderLife #BusinessPodcast #CrisisManagement #StartupTips #BuildYourBusiness

    PS - Coach Smarter, Earn More: https://bit.ly/3X4ixOX

    Matt's Links
    Website: https://ryanmattreynolds.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsstrong/?hl=en

    Chris's Links:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismreynolds/

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    1 hr
  • Why Systems & SOPs Are the Secret to Business Growth
    Jul 18 2025

    If your business feels like it’s running you—rather than the other way around—this episode is your roadmap out of chaos. Matt and Chris Reynolds break down why systems and SOPs (standard operating procedures) are the foundation of any successful, scalable business. You’ll learn how to start with simple wins, avoid common delegation mistakes, and build living systems that adapt and grow with your company. Whether you’re a solo founder or leading a growing team, this episode gives you practical tools and mindset shifts to build a business that runs without you—without sacrificing quality or culture.

    🔑 What You’ll Learn
    • Why systems and SOPs are essential for sustainable growth

    • How to delegate without losing quality or control

    • The biggest mistakes founders make when building processes

    • Why you should never automate before you validate

    • How to reclaim your time using the “profit first for founders” approach

    ⏱️ Timestamps
    • 0:00 – Introduction: Chaos, SOPs & Super Bowl weekend

    • 1:20 – Strategy vs. Execution: From game plan to playbook

    • 2:45 – What’s a system? IKEA manuals, recipes & checklists

    • 5:00 – Founder fallacies: “No one can do it better than me”

    • 9:00 – Essential books: E-Myth, Buy Back Your Time, High Output Management

    • 13:00 – Start with the easiest wins

    • 17:00 – Mapping the client lifecycle

    • 25:00 – 3 company goals for 2025

    • 31:00 – Manual first, automation later

    • 37:00 – Building great executive teams

    • 42:00 – Loom videos, AI transcripts & empowering team ownership

    • 46:00 – Wrapping up: SOPs as a path to freedom

    📢 Hashtags

    #BuildYourBusiness #BusinessSystems #SOPs #Entrepreneurship #ProfitFirst #FounderTips #BusinessGrowth #BuyBackYourTime #SmallBusinessSuccess

    PS - Coach Smarter, Earn More: https://bit.ly/3X4ixOX

    Matt's Links
    Website: https://ryanmattreynolds.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsstrong/?hl=en

    Chris's Links:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismreynolds/

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    48 mins
  • Profit First for Founders: How to Take Control of Your Finances
    Jul 11 2025

    Discover how to apply Profit First for Founders and finally gain control over your business finances. In this episode of the Build Your Business Podcast, Matt and Chris Reynolds walk you through the exact strategies they’ve used to move from cash burn to consistent profit—including financial dashboards, lean budgeting, and tactical cost-cutting.

    Whether you’re bootstrapping or scaling, this episode gives you an actionable framework to take the stress out of money management and create a business that pays you first. You’ll learn how to reduce fat, stop overspending, and grow your business profitably—starting today.

    📘 What You’ll Learn
    • Why traditional accounting sets founders up for failure

    • How to implement the Profit First for Founders system

    • The power of sub-accounts and percentage-based allocations

    • Tactics to cut expenses without hurting your business

    • What to do if your business is already in a cash burn

    • How to create calm and clarity with weekly financial check-ins

    ⏱️ Timestamps

    00:00 – Intro & Christmas Reflections
    01:03 – Bootstrapping Recap & 2025 Budgeting
    01:52 – Why You Must Know Your Numbers
    03:09 – Dashboards and Decision-Making
    06:04 – Business Accounting 101: Revenue to Net Profit
    10:03 – Gross Margin Red Flags and How to Spot Them
    12:00 – Why Traditional Accounting Fails Founders
    14:49 – Profit First for Founders: Overview and Setup
    17:14 – Bank Accounts, Sub-Accounts, and Cash Flow
    25:35 – Increasing Profit Percentages Over Time
    32:05 – How to Get Lean Without Sacrificing Quality
    34:00 – Cost-Cutting Tactics: COGS, Payroll, Opex
    40:49 – Negotiating Costs (Without Burning Relationships)
    45:32 – The Power of Opex Control
    48:10 – Home Office Deductions and Separation of Finances
    52:19 – Working from Home and Tax Advantages
    54:04 – Using Contractors vs Employees
    56:02 – Horror Story: DIY Taxes Gone Wrong
    56:49 – Using QuickBooks and Weekly Reviews
    59:59 – From Burn to Profit: How They Cut $750K
    1:03:00 – Why Profit First Gives You Options
    1:04:48 – Ending the Year Strong with Financial Clarity
    1:06:14 – The Power of Taking Action Now

    🔖 Hashtags

    #ProfitFirstForFounders #BusinessFinance #SmallBusinessTips #Entrepreneurship #StartupFinance #GetLean #ProfitFirst #FinancialFreedom #FounderTips

    PS - Coach Smarter, Earn More: https://bit.ly/3X4ixOX

    Matt's Links
    Website: https://ryanmattreynolds.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsstrong/?hl=en

    Chris's Links:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismreynolds/

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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