Business Owners Tell All
On The Seeker Solution Podcast, your host, Jamie Seeker encourages business owners to tell all! They'll share not only their expertise, but their stories and their purpose and what it takes to run a successful business. We cover a wide range of topics – the good and exciting, the challenges and sometimes the ugly. Experiences and lessons learned that our guests have faced along the way. We believe that every person has a unique message which can make a positive impact . We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. No matter the topic, you’ll be hearing real s...
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Demystifying Money: What Randy Lorensen Wants You to Know About Financial Freedom
<p>In this insightful episode, Randy Lorensen shares his unexpected journey from poker pro to national franchise founder. He talks candidly about starting Premium Cabinets with no background in design or construction, and how his drive for continual growth led him to systematize the business for national scalability. Randy also dives deep into financial mindset, offering practical tips for business owners, and previews his upcoming book aimed at transforming the way people understand money.</p><p>This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs looking to gain control of their finances, scale smart, and adopt an abundance mindset.</p><h2>📝 EPISODE NOT...
Just Say It: Culture, Courage & the Real Work of Leadership
<p>In this episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker sits down with Jonathan Raymond, the founder and CEO of Ren AI, a coaching technology company based in San Diego, California. With a background that spans law, tech entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership, Jonathan shares how he discovered the missing link in leadership: authentic, emotionally intelligent conversations.</p><p>We dig into:</p>Why leaders struggle with hard feedbackHow personal development collides with business resultsThe myth of “soft skills” in the workplaceWhy culture is the biggest driver of financial outcomesCommon financial missteps leaders make while scaling<br/>...
Mom Boss Mode: Julie Cole on Building Mabel’s Labels from Scratch
<p>In this candid and energizing episode, Julie Cole shares the story of how she left a career in law to co-found Mabel’s Labels, all while raising six kids and navigating the challenges of early entrepreneurship. From launching in a basement with her sister and two friends to growing into a business with a 20,000 sq. ft. facility and 50+ employees, Julie walks us through the grit, risk, and reality behind building a brand parents trust.</p><p>She dives into how thoughtful business planning, strong partnerships, and a culture of shared accountability powered their growth — and how managing both a fami...
What the Hustle Doesn’t Tell You: The Truth About Success, Failure, and Reinvention
<p>In this episode, Jamie Seeker sits down with self-made entrepreneur Yousef Benhamida, who turned a one-bedroom apartment and a few hundred dollars into Humboldts Secret Supplies—now one of the top-selling plant nutrient brands in the U.S.</p><p>Yousef opens up about how success came not just through hustle, but from rock bottom moments, personal loss, and radical discipline. From taking stimulants to stay awake through 16-hour workdays to losing it all after reaching a false peak, he shares the real story behind what it takes—not just to build a business, but to rebuild a man.</p><h...
Justice with a Human Touch: Kyle Bachus on Law, Loss & Leadership
<p>In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, Jamie Seeker sits down with Kyle Bachus, co-founder of Bachus & Schanker, LLC in Denver, Colorado. From his early inspiration as a 17-year old arguing in a mock Supreme Court, to founding one of the most respected personal injury law firms in the region, Kyle shares what it really takes to build a values-driven business — one rooted in justice, service, and heart.</p><p>But this episode goes far beyond business. When Kyle’s own mother was tragically killed in a crosswalk accident, the work he had...
In the Eye of the Storm: Standing Tall with Attorney Juan Cruz
<p>In this episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, Jamie Seeker sits down with Juan Cruz, founder and managing attorney of JCA Law, PLLC, a Texas-based education law firm with offices in Laredo, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi. With nearly 30 years of legal experience and a track record that includes a win before the Texas Supreme Court, Juan shares the grit, strategy, and heart it took to build a respected firm from scratch.</p><p>Juan opens up about:</p>Walking away from big law to follow his own visionBuilding a niche firm in education lawBalancing courtroom...
Charging Ahead: How Joseph Nagle Is Powering the EV Revolution at Home
<p>In this insightful and candid episode, Joseph Nagle, Head of Strategy at Pando Electric, shares how his team is disrupting the EV charging space by simplifying the tech, targeting underserved communities, and building a resilient, mission-aligned company culture.</p><p>From securing a $5.4 million state grant to pioneering smart outlet charging that cuts costs and maintenance, Joseph walks us through what it takes to build a scalable and meaningful solution in an emerging industry—while also opening up about leadership, hiring, and the importance of persistence.</p><h2>📝 EPISODE NOTES</h2><h3>🚀 Startup Journey & Industry Insights</h3>Pando Electric’s innovati...
The Road to Approval: Zoning Out the Noise with Jake Malott
<p>In this episode, Jamie sits down with Jake Malott, the founder of Whitestone DCI, a Los Angeles-based consulting firm that specializes in preconstruction project management and land use consulting. From giving Segway tours and dressing as a pineapple to breaking through LA’s regulatory red tape, Jake’s journey into business ownership is anything but conventional.</p><p>He shares how persistence, creativity, and valuing his own work were key to launching and sustaining his company — all while building a team, learning on the fly, and reinventing his pricing model in an ultra-competitive, bureaucratic environment.</p><p>Whether you’re in re...
The Joy Prescription: Inside the Vet Revolution to Thrive, Not Just Survive
<p>In this episode, Dr. Lauren Jones, a veterinarian and Director of Veterinary Medicine at Shepherd Veterinary Solutions, shares her deeply personal and powerful journey from childhood dreams of vet med to burnout, evolution, and bold leadership. Now based in Phoenix, Arizona, Lauren owns and leads the Animal Hospital of Chester County remotely, while serving the broader industry through tech and advocacy work. She opens up about the mental toll of veterinary work, the importance of human-centered leadership, and how embracing team input and streamlined software radically improved her practice and quality of life.</p><h2>📌 Key Notes & Takeaways:</h2><h3>...
Blueprints & Direction: What It Takes to Lead a Creative Business
<p>In this insightful episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker talks with Justin Tollefson, Principal at Pearson Design Group, a boutique architecture firm based in Bozeman, Montana known for designing stunning, story-driven homes. Justin opens up about his 20+ year journey with the firm, how his leadership style has evolved, and what it really takes to run a design-focused business with heart. From building creative culture and hiring for character to developing young talent and navigating the less glamorous parts of leadership, this conversation gets real about the human side of architecture.</p><p>Whether...
