The Ownership Advantage™ is the go-to podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to move beyond just making money and start building lasting wealth. Hosted by Tanner O’Brien, this show breaks down the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts required to transform your business from an income source into a true asset—one that works for you, not the other way around.
Each episode dives into practical insights on scaling, exiting, and reinvesting profits to create generational wealth. Whether you’re looking to remove yourself from daily operations, increase your business’s valuation, or start acquiring assets beyond your company, this is where you get the real playbook.
Welcome to The Ownership Advantage™—where business isn’t just a job, it’s your greatest wealth-building tool.
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The Ownership Advantage™ is the go-to podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to move beyond just making money and start building lasting wealth. Hosted by Tanner O’Brien, this show breaks down the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts required to transform your business from an income source into a true asset—one that works for you, not the other way around.
Each episode dives into practical insights on scaling, exiting, and reinvesting profits to create generational wealth. Whether you’re looking to remove yourself from daily operations, increase your business’s valuation, or start acquiring assets beyond your company, this is where you get the real playbook.
Welcome to The Ownership Advantage™—where business isn’t just a job, it’s your greatest wealth-building tool.
How Slower Growth Creates Stronger Businesses with Guest Brad Barber
The Ownership Advantage w/Tanner O’Brien
1 hour 7 minutes
1 week ago
How Slower Growth Creates Stronger Businesses with Guest Brad Barber
Welcome to another episode of The Ownership Advantage! Today, we’re sitting down with Brad Barber, co-founder of Cabin Coffee Co., for an inspiring dive into what it really means to lead with purpose and build a business rooted in values. Hosted by Tanner, this conversation explores why slower, intentional growth can be the smartest move you’ll ever make, and how business is ultimately a vehicle for cultivating meaningful relationships and serving others.
Brad Barber shares his journey from opening a single shop in Clear Lake, Iowa in 2002 to building a franchise with over 20 locations—all while maintaining an authentic, people-first culture that sets Cabin Coffee apart. Together, Tanner and Brad Barber unpack practical insights on scaling culture alongside revenue, identifying your “lane” as a leader, and leveraging the power of gratitude to foster deeper connections in business and beyond.
Whether you’re a business owner, a franchise leader, or someone who wants to make more of an impact, this episode is filled with personal stories, actionable advice, and heartfelt moments that will encourage you to reflect on your own approach to leadership, growth, and serving others. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and tune in—you won’t want to miss this one!
00:00 Business Growth and Leadership Insights
07:04 ”Cabin Coffee Franchise Culture”
15:44 ”Lead by Asking Questions”
18:02 Barista Connection and Coaching Insights
26:31 ”Finding the Right Lane”
27:38 Leveraging Collective Impact
36:39 ”Simple Acts of Kindness”
41:35 ”Business Is a Life Vehicle”
45:54 ”Struggle, Advice, and Fruitful Life”
54:01 ”Walking Sparks Creativity”
56:49 ”AI-Driven Creative Problem Solving”
01:02:00 ”Chat Tools for Thought Walks”
01:07:31 ”Thank You, Brad”
The Ownership Advantage w/Tanner O’Brien
The Ownership Advantage™ is the go-to podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to move beyond just making money and start building lasting wealth. Hosted by Tanner O’Brien, this show breaks down the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts required to transform your business from an income source into a true asset—one that works for you, not the other way around.
Each episode dives into practical insights on scaling, exiting, and reinvesting profits to create generational wealth. Whether you’re looking to remove yourself from daily operations, increase your business’s valuation, or start acquiring assets beyond your company, this is where you get the real playbook.
Welcome to The Ownership Advantage™—where business isn’t just a job, it’s your greatest wealth-building tool.
