Baby Business: Growing a Company and a Family

04/21/25 • 10 min

Baby Business: Growing a Company & a Family | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 50, Season 6

Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/oDc-kDVEYHM

Welcome to Season 6 of The MKB Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Let's get to those burning financial questions!

In this episode, Mills continues her conversation with entrepreneur Trent Meyer. In a special announcement, Trent reveals that he and his wife Ashley are expecting their first child. The discussion centers around balancing entrepreneurship and parenting, offering tips for setting boundaries, time management, and providing support as a husband during and after childbirth. Mills shares her personal experiences and insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, preparing for paternity leave, and effective communication during pregnancy. Tune in for valuable advice and to celebrate this exciting new chapter in Trent's life.

To connect with Trent: https://www.instagram.com/trentmeyer727 https://www.facebook.com/MeYeR986

Do you have your own burning financial question for Mills or the MKB team? Email: [email protected] Website: https://MillsKnowsBills.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/@millsknowsbills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mills-knows-bills

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00:00 Introduction and Recap 01:11 Exciting News from Trent 01:58 Entrepreneurship and Parenthood 04:57 Tips for Supporting Your Partner 07:55 Deciding on Finding Out the Baby's Gender 10:33 Conclusion and Farewell

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Baby Business: Growing a Company & a Family | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 50, Season 6

Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/oDc-kDVEYHM

To connect with Trent: https://www.instagram.com/trentmeyer727 https://www.facebook.com/MeYeR986

Subscribe on YouTube for the latest podcast episodes and more from MKB ⁨@MillsKnowsBills⁩

#millsknowsbills #financialpodcast #businessfinance #entrepreneurialfinance #businessowner #marineconstruction #parenthood

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Constructing Success: From Hobby to Thriving Business | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 49, Season 6

Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/092kpLwu7Xk

In this insightful episode, Mills is joined by friend and successful entrepreneur Trent Meyer. They delve into Trent's journey from an unexpected start in marine construction to scaling a thriving engineering and permitting company in the Florida Keys. Trent shares the pivotal moments and strategies that contributed to his business growth, offering valuable insights on hiring, training, leveraging technology, and maximizing impact with minimal effort. Whether you're starting or scaling your business, Trent's story and practical tips are sure to inspire. Don't miss out as they explore how simple, yet effective steps can lead to immense growth. Stay tuned for part two next week!

To connect with Trent: https://www.instagram.com/trentmeyer727 https://www.facebook.com/MeYeR986

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:44 Trent's Background and Business Journey 03:00 Challenges and Growth in Marine Construction 08:33 Scaling the Business and Implementing Systems 11:16 Hiring and Delegation Strategies 20:30 The Reality of Island Living 21:04 Training Challenges and Solutions 22:17 Updating and Improving SOPs 23:44 The Importance of Stepping Back 26:09 Replacing Yourself in Business 29:36 Starting a Business from Scratch 33:10 High Leverage Opportunities 36:46 Wrapping Up and Contact Information

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Wrapping Up Success: Passion & Profit in Automotive

Wrapping Up Success: Passion & Profit in Automotive | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 51, Season 6

Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/9yLozliZQDc

In this episode, Mills speaks with Dan Workman, a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Identity Graphx. Dan shares his journey from starting his first business at 12 years old to running a thriving vehicle wrap company. Dan explains the immense value of vehicle wraps in business marketing, citing data on their cost-efficiency and effectiveness in building brand recognition. He also discusses his collaborations in founding Wrap Shop Academy, a program designed to help other entrepreneurs succeed in the vehicle wrap industry. This episode is a must-watch for any business owner considering vehicle wraps as part of their marketing strategy, or looking to dive into the vehicle wrap business themselves.

To connect with Dan: [email protected]

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:12 Dan's Entrepreneurial Journey Begins 04:16 From Window Washing to Vehicle Wraps 07:13 The Impact of Vehicle Wraps on Business 14:04 Challenges and Growth in the Wrap Business 25:20 Wrap Shop Academy and Future Plans 31:51 Conclusion and Contact Information

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