Constructing Success
04/14/25 • 38 min
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
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 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
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
Subscribe for the latest podcast episodes and more from MKB on YouTube @MillsKnowsBills
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
#millsknowsbills #financialpodcast #businessfinance #entrepreneurialfinance #buisnessowner #marineconstruction
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
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 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
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
Subscribe for the latest podcast episodes and more from MKB on YouTube @MillsKnowsBills
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
#millsknowsbills #financialpodcast #businessfinance #entrepreneurialfinance #buisnessowner #marineconstruction
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A Fractional CFO's Journey
A Fractional CFO's Journey | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 48, Season 6
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/rmaNWgo8As0
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 the previous episode, Mills welcomed business broker Carey Sobel to the podcast. Join her this time around as she answers Carey's questions about the inception and growth of her business. Mills shares her journey from working at her parents' print shop to launching MKB, her initial focus on consulting and coaching, and eventually providing fractional CFO services. Learn about her approach to work-life balance, overcoming shyness, setting boundaries, and her plans for the future, including developing streamlined software for financial management.
To connect with Carey:
[email protected] (Boss Group International)
[email protected] (Coastal Investments)
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
Subscribe for the latest podcast episodes and more from MKB @MillsKnowsBills
00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:35 Starting MKB: The Journey Begins 03:06 The Shift to Fractional CFO Services 04:24 Growth and Expansion Plans 11:40 Balancing Work and Personal Life 19:05 Conclusion and Future Outlook
#millsknowsbills #businessfinance #entrepreneurialfinance #fractionalcfo #worklifebalance #worklifebalancegoals
Next Episode
Baby Business: Growing a Company and a Family
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
Subscribe on YouTube for the latest podcast episodes and more from MKB @MillsKnowsBills
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
#millsknowsbills #financialpodcast #businessfinance #entrepreneurialfinance #businessowner #marineconstruction #parenthood
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