In this episode, Trevor sit down with Inner Circle member and HVAC business owner Carter Henry, who went from drowning in debt, self-sabotage, and burnout to building momentum, scaling his team, and finding real purpose. This is the story of a business owner who hit rock bottom, cut out the excuses, rebuilt his standards, and transformed his life and business in under a year.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or one bad month away from shutting the doors. This is the episode you need to hear.
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In this solo episode, Trevor Cowley breaks down what to do when you hit a low point in business and life. Whether you’re mentally burned out, feeling stuck in a loop, or questioning your purpose, this episode is your wake-up call.Trevor dives into how to regain momentum, shift your perspective, and reignite the fire that once drove you. He reminds listeners that discipline, commitment, and purposeful friction are the only way out of mediocrity and into your true potential.
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In this solo episode, Trevor breaks down real-world tax strategies that most accountants won’t tell you about. From choosing the right business entity to leveraging legal tax loopholes, this episode is packed with information that can help you keep more of the money you earn. Trevor explains what questions to ask your CPA, how to structure your business the smart way, and what moves you can make before tax season to protect your profits.This isn’t financial advice—it’s insight from someone in the trenches who’s tired of watching business owners overpay Uncle Sam.
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Every business hits that wall—the moment when momentum slows, motivation fades, and you start questioning if you’re even built for this. Trevor breaks down why regression is not the end, but the necessary reset before your next breakthrough.Through raw stories from his own businesses, he explains how struggle, friction, and even doubt can be the greatest teachers—if you hold the line and stay in the fight long enough to adapt.This episode is a blueprint for any entrepreneur who feels stuck, frustrated, or ready to throw in the towel.
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What happens when you build a 5,000+ employee company and sell it? Trevor sits down with entrepreneur and former fleet management CEO Kelly Meredith to unpack his journey — from coaching football to creating an industry-changing business, selling it to private equity, and rediscovering purpose through his new Icelandic Marine Collagen venture.This episode dives deep into how ambition, discipline, and integrity can take you to the top — and what happens when you realize money isn’t the real measure of success.
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Most people say they want to change — but few actually make the kind of decision that leaves no way out. In this solo episode, Trevor Cowley breaks down what it really means to live with intention, make hard decisions, and cut off everything that doesn’t serve your goals.If you’ve been drifting, this episode will wake you up.
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When business, family, and legacy collide — most people fail to balance them. Travis and Kaidden Larsen didn’t. This father–son duo built Legacy Contracting from the ground up, bounced back from economic collapse, and created a business model that runs on discipline, structure, and trust.This episode dives into what it really takes to rebuild after failure, teach the next generation how to earn—not inherit—and how to build systems that make your business unbreakable.
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In this solo episode, Trevor Cowley challenges you to look in the mirror and ask the hard questions: Are you truly committed, or just going through the motions? In a world full of distractions designed to keep you average, now is the time to recommit, refocus, and build the habits and strategies that actually move your life and business forward.Trevor lays out why right now is both the easiest and hardest time to succeed, and what it really takes to rise above mediocrity.
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What happens when a broke landscaper, drowning in debt, stumbles across a single book that changes everything? Barry Randall’s story is proof that one conversation, one decision, or one piece of information can alter the course of your entire life.In this episode, Trevor sits down with Barry to talk about the power of taking action, trusting the process, and why most people fail—not because they don’t know what to do, but because they refuse to actually do it.If you’ve ever felt stuck, on the verge of quitting, or like you’re destined for more, this conversation will hit home.
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In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Trevor Cowley sits down with Matt Blanchard to talk about the realities of discipline, leadership, and the battles most people never see. From overcoming addiction to leading teams, Trevor and Matt dive deep into the mental grind of business, family, and personal growth.They break down the difference between passion and aggression, the sacrifices it takes to chase greatness, and how to know when it’s time to pivot in life or business. This isn’t theory—it’s lived experience, hard lessons, and brutally honest reflection.
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Most business owners say they want freedom, but their actions tell a different story. They stay stuck “on the tools,” blind to their numbers, and wonder why they’re barely surviving instead of scaling.In this episode, Trevor Cowley breaks down a coaching call with a struggling business owner and shares exactly why so many entrepreneurs stay trapped—and how to finally break free. He also pulls back the curtain on his own business, walking through real data-driven decisions and what it takes to negotiate, scale, and survive long-term in business.
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Most people live and die inside of average—average results, average habits, average standards. In this episode, Trevor Cowley breaks down how your perspective shapes everything: your business, your health, your money, and your life. If “crazy” is what everyone else calls it, that’s exactly the level you should aim for. Discipline, discomfort, and long-term perspective are the tools that separate the exceptional from the average.
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In this episode, Trevor Cowley sits down with Matt Strafford, a serial entrepreneur who went from pouring concrete and building sea walls to crushing it in e-commerce and scaling collision repair shops. Matt’s story is packed with lessons on building real businesses that can survive without you, turning setbacks into springboards, and using data to unlock millions in growth.If you’ve ever wondered how to scale beyond self-employment, create true wealth, or think bigger than the business you’re in, this conversation will hit hard.
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In this solo episode, Trevor Cowley gets raw about what most entrepreneurs avoid talking about—consistency, intent, and protecting your family while you build. After sharing a personal story about the sudden loss of a Real Business Owners community member, Trevor dives into why most people fail to stay consistent, why business will never be problem-free, and why your actions need to actually line up with your words.This episode is a straight shot of perspective every business owner needs.
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In this episode, Trevor Cowley sits down with Everbowl executive, franchise owner, and two-time guest Brian Augustine to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a business that wins.From scaling a franchise brand to managing high-turnover teams, Trevor and Brian share unfiltered lessons on leadership, location selection, and why culture is the glue that holds everything together. Whether you’re in franchising, building from scratch, or just trying to lead people better, this episode delivers raw, tactical advice without the fluff.
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In this raw and unfiltered episode, Trevor Cowley sits down with longtime friend and former employee Shaun McClure for a conversation that hits harder than most. Shaun shares what it really looks like to build a business from scratch with no blueprint, no trust fund, and no Plan B. From working 18-hour days in the oil field to starting a business using personal credit, Shaun’s story is brutally honest and unapologetically real.This is what entrepreneurship actually looks like in year one: messy, stressful, and filled with doubt but also full of growth, clarity, and purpose.
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In this solo episode, Trevor Cowley gets brutally honest about what’s really holding most business owners back—and it’s not the economy, leads, or competition. It’s you.
Trevor breaks down how comfort, ego, and a lack of self-awareness keep entrepreneurs stuck, even when everything on the outside looks good. He shares the hard truths about drowning in silence, the importance of intentional discomfort, and why success requires more than just showing up.
If you’ve been feeling burnt out, unmotivated, or like you’re losing yourself in the hustle—this one will hit home.If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.com
In this raw and real conversation, Trevor Cowley and Andrew Ammons dive deep into what separates those who actually grow from those who just talk about it. What starts as a recap of their annual midnight run quickly turns into a brutally honest discussion about intentional suffering, the lies we tell ourselves, and what it really takes to be exceptional in today’s average-obsessed world.This episode hits hard and holds no punches. If you’ve been coasting or coddling yourself lately, it’s time to wake up.
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In this solo episode, Trevor Cowley delivers a no-bullshit wake-up call about the way we waste our energy. If you’re constantly complaining, stuck in your own head, or letting things you can’t control wreck your focus—this one’s for you.He breaks down the exact mindset shifts and discipline it takes to create real results in your life, whether it's your body, your bank account, or your business. If you're tired of staying stuck, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.
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Most people think “franchise” and immediately picture burgers and fries. But in this episode, Trevor sits down with franchise expert Cliff Nonnenmacher to break down how the smart money approaches franchising — and it’s got nothing to do with food.If you’ve ever wondered how to own a business without being in the trenches every day, this is your roadmap. Cliff shares how he helps investors skip the trial and error, avoid razor-thin margins, and find the right business based on your life, not just your wallet.
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