Builders of Authority

By Adam McChesney

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Builders of Authority is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs looking to level up their game in all facets. With a focus on personal branding and growing your business, host Adam McChesney, brings on high level entrepreneurs who have experience growing companies through branding. You will learn tactics and strategies, not theories, from guests on the podcast while understanding what you need to do in order to reach new levels of success.


Episode Date
From Solo Contractor to $20M Goal: How to Scale a Deck Business in 2026
May 28, 2026
How to Quit Your W2 and Build a Business That Runs Without You (2026)
May 21, 2026
How I Redesigned My Workspace to Do More in Less Time
May 14, 2026
How This Contractor Built a Personal Brand That Sells for Him (400K Followers)
May 07, 2026
How to Scale a Painting Business Past $1M in 2026 (Without Being on Every Job Site)
Apr 30, 2026
The Serial Entrepreneur’s Playbook: From Junk Removal to AI Voice Agents
Apr 23, 2026
How to Franchise Your Business and Multiply Your Success with Dr. Tom DuFore
Apr 16, 2026
He Had Everything Most People Want: And Gave It All Up for Something Better
Apr 09, 2026
How We Built a Two Million Dollar Agency With a Remote Team Across 7 Countries
Apr 02, 2026
The Mindset Shift That Took Him From Failing in High School to Running a Business
Mar 26, 2026
Deck Building 101: Building a Deck Company & Deck Training Empire
Mar 19, 2026
The Stress, Loneliness, and Sacrifices Nobody Warns You About as An Entrepreneur
Mar 05, 2026
Why Going Into Business With Family and Friends Isn’t Always a Mistake | Sam Chapman
Feb 26, 2026
He Quit His Job During the Pandemic to Become a Realtor (Interview with Jaden Barr)
Feb 19, 2026
He Chose Family Over Fame… Then Built a Business (Interview with Joey YAK)
Feb 12, 2026
Helping Contractors Reach the Next Level in Life and Business with Chris Treese of Delta Consulting
Feb 05, 2026
From Childhood Dreams to the NHL— and Life After | Reed Low
Jan 29, 2026
This is what Serial Entrepreneurship ACTUALLY Looks Like | Jen Dempsey-Blakely
Jan 22, 2026
Building EPIK Brands: 1 Company, Multiple Divisions | Ashley Fitzgerald
Jan 15, 2026
How a Full-Time Musician Reinvented Himself After COVID | Aaron Mansfield
Jan 08, 2026
The Truth Behind 200 Episodes: What It Really Takes to Build a Top Podcast
Jan 01, 2026
How Professional Property Management Increases Short-Term Rental ROI | Jeffrey Lage
Dec 23, 2025
How a Gym Owner Survived COVID and Built a Stronger Fitness Community | Corey Lewis
Dec 18, 2025
Building a Business and a Marriage: Tommy and Tara Holstein of Solid Ground
Dec 11, 2025
One Year of Builders of Authority: What It Really Took to Relaunch a Digital Marketing Agency
Dec 04, 2025
Choosing the Right Financial Advisor: Interview with Brian Bachelier of Hawthorne Capital
Nov 26, 2025
Success Means Nothing Without Peace: The Truth About Mental Health with Dr. Dustin Adamo
Nov 20, 2025
Beyond the Paycheck: How Benefits Shape Culture, Loyalty, and Growth (Interview with Alex Vaughn)
Nov 13, 2025
It’s Not About Followers or Fame, It’s About Being YOU with Ashley Taylor-Maland
Nov 06, 2025
AI Call Answering: The Secret Weapon for 10X ROI in Your Home Service Business
Oct 30, 2025
Building a Social Media Machine That Actually Drives Growth with Pat Imig
Oct 23, 2025
Building a Life, Not Just a Business - with Todd Liscombe
Oct 16, 2025
Builders of Authority Acquires Screamin Cow Marketing Group (and what's next for Brad Starnes)
Oct 09, 2025
Inner World, Outer World with Mike Kitko
Oct 02, 2025
Franchising Success Stories: Rocky Aliberti on Building NEUAGE Health + Wellness
Sep 25, 2025
Scaling Smart w/ John Morgan (Premium Kitchen & Bath): Systems, Strategy, & Journey in Business
Sep 18, 2025
Balancing Business and Life: Dan Luigs on Entrepreneurship with Purpose
Sep 11, 2025
Why Relationships Build Businesses: Insights from Ed Fogelbach
Sep 04, 2025
Why Data Will Always Win in Marketing: Interview with Bob Mastis of Digital Intersection
Aug 28, 2025
Beyond the Deal: Creating Personal Freedom Through Real Estate Investing
Aug 21, 2025
Redefining Success: Jamie Thurber on Energy, Execution, and Doing What Works
Aug 14, 2025
Chiropractic, Reimagined: How Dr. Ian Combines Strength, Rehab & Performance
Aug 07, 2025
How the Top 1% of Contractors Think: Lessons from 25 Years in the Industry
Jul 31, 2025
The Power of Taking Action on Personal Branding & Investing in Yourself (Interview with David Marks)
Jul 24, 2025
The Operations Playbook Every Home Services Owner Needs
Jul 17, 2025
Where Business Meets Adventure: The Story Behind Adventure Unknown
Jul 10, 2025
How Personal Branding Attracts Top Talent & The Importance of Mental Health in Entrepreneurship
Jul 03, 2025
Meet Our Operations Manager at Builders of Authority: Jessica Cochran
Jun 26, 2025
Young, Driven, and Winning: Jack Hanneken’s Path to Entrepreneurial Success
Jun 19, 2025
Building a Real Estate Brand with Creative & Funny Content (Interview with Zach Fagas)
Jun 12, 2025
Inside the Tax Game Plan: Real Advice for Real Business Owners (Interview with Payton Gillis)
Jun 05, 2025
The One Call Close Formula: How Shai Ades Drove $300M+ in Sales
May 29, 2025
The Value-First Brand: How to Grow Your Business the Right Way (Interview with Matt Skarin)
May 22, 2025
The Power of One: Why One Thriving Location May Be Enough (Interview with Dr. Danny Roach)
May 15, 2025
Buying a Business vs. Starting One: Real-World Lessons (Interview w/ Joe Francke)
May 08, 2025
6 Lessons from Re-launching our Digital Marketing Agency
May 01, 2025
Family Business, Modern Brand: The Growth of Nicholson Heating & Air (Interview w/ Dylan Nicholson)
Apr 24, 2025
Why the Right Talent at the Right Time Changes Everything (Interview with Clint Overton)
Apr 17, 2025
The Mentor Who Changed My Life: A Deep Dive with Dr. Sean Siebert
Apr 10, 2025
Scaling with Strategy: How Adam Chronister Leverages AI to WIN
Apr 03, 2025
Reclaiming Your Power at Work: Confidence, Clarity, and Career Growth (Interview with Diana Alt)
Mar 27, 2025
Simple Spirituality for the Modern Hustler: Finding Growth in Everyday Life (Christy Waters-Forsyth)
Mar 20, 2025
Niche Down, Scale Up: How Chris Treese Built a Brand Around Building Dream Backyards
Mar 13, 2025
Engineering a New Life: The Transition from Corporate to Business Owner (Lewis Vandervalk)
Mar 06, 2025
Day in the Life of a 21-year old Content Creator & College Student (Interview with Anthony Gross)
Feb 27, 2025
How to Maximize Value & Unlock Potential (Interview with Chris Martinez of Bloom)
Feb 20, 2025
Speak WITH People (not AT them) - Interview with Jason Raitz
Feb 13, 2025
Achieve More. Stress, Less. Live with Purpose (Interview with Kristy Kuhl)
Feb 06, 2025
How to Grow a 7-Figure Digital Marketing Agency (Interview with Josh Nelson)
Jan 30, 2025
Sick of Your Current Job? Learn How to Combat the Sunday Scaries (Interview with Angie Callen)
Jan 23, 2025
Transform your CRM with WAVV’s Embedded Multi-Line Dialer (Interview with Spencer Harman)
Jan 16, 2025
Create 30 Days worth of Video Content in just Minutes w/Syallaby (Interview with Austin Armstrong)
Jan 09, 2025
Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet! Plan for Success
Jan 02, 2025
Learn from the ONLY Landscape Lighting Business Coach in the World with Ryan Lee
Dec 26, 2024
Life in the NHL and Beyond: Cam Janssen Shares It All
Dec 19, 2024
Turning a Passion into a Business & Going ALL-IN with Corey Schonhorst of Punchline Productions
Dec 12, 2024
What it Actually Takes to Build a Successful Roofing Company with Clark Briggs of KayCo Roofing
Dec 05, 2024
Do Hard Sh*t with Jason Fry
Nov 29, 2024
Turning Discipline into Deals: Bobby Kough’s Transition from the Military to Real Estate Investor
Nov 21, 2024
From Pro Baseball to Mortgage Loan Officer: Pat Doyle Shares His Career Transition Journey
Nov 14, 2024
Life & Business Update in 2024 (Make Sure to Listen)
Nov 07, 2024
Building Businesses Through Creating Content & Networking with Matthew Fleshman
Oct 31, 2024
Turning a Hobby into an Instagram Influencer Brand with Luke Farrell
Oct 24, 2024
Data-Driven Marketing for Real Estate Investors to Maximize ROI with Scott Snofke
Oct 17, 2024
Overcoming the Force of Average & Becoming the BEST Version of YOU with Ryan Stewman
Oct 10, 2024
Betting on Yourself, Taking Risks, & Being Willing to Fail with Mathiew Wilson
Oct 03, 2024
Mindset is EVERYTHING in Business with Dr. Justin Moseley (2x TedX Speaker)
Sep 26, 2024
The BEST Project Management System for Contractors w/Eric Fortenberry of JobTread
Sep 19, 2024
Building a Brand Around Core Values & What You Stand For w/Johnny Buck
Sep 12, 2024
Running a Digital Marketing Agency Like a Pro in 2024 w/Chans Weber
Sep 05, 2024
Finding Purpose & Meaning in Life Through Real Estate w/Brysan DuVall
Aug 29, 2024
The Secret to Success in Running a Marketing Agency is Knowing Your Numbers w/Cameron Williams
Aug 22, 2024
Collaboration Over Competition; How Jon Majak Has Had Continued Success in Multiple Industries
Aug 15, 2024
3rd Generation Realtor Continues the Family Business w/Blake Elsner
Aug 08, 2024
Lessons from YouTube University: How Power Washing Videos Helped Start 3 Businesses w/Dallas Roach
Aug 01, 2024
Over $30M in Total Sales & 7M+ Followers Grown for His Clients w/Josh Forti
Jul 25, 2024
Investing in Real Estate via Short Term Rentals w/Joe Rohne
Jul 18, 2024
Maximize Your Lists & Grow Your Authority w/Virtual Events (Interview w/Jennie Wright)
Jul 11, 2024
Crafting Your Narrative & Amplifying Your Reach w/PR Strategies (Interview w/Justin Charpentier)
Jul 04, 2024
The Journey From Jewelry Salesman to Jewelry Store Owner & Discussing Bullion w/Charles Marks
Jun 27, 2024
Interviewing My Brother, Andrew McChesney, the Newest Member of the Builders of Authority Team
Jun 20, 2024
Real Estate, Business Acquisitions, & The Importance of Mentorship w/Josh Wilson
Jun 13, 2024
On the Road to $1B in Revenue via Roofing & Real Estate w/Tony Flattum
Jun 06, 2024
Niching Down, Listening to your Customers & Building a Luxury Service w/Jeremy Thraikill
May 30, 2024
What is Builders of Authority?
May 23, 2024
Learning About What a Strategic Growth Facilitator Does w/Nathan Bush
May 16, 2024
Finding Purpose through Serial Entrepreneurship w/Kevin Oldham
May 09, 2024
Discussing Life, Entrepreneurship & The Thing Events w/Terry Weaver
May 02, 2024
Discussing the Life of Serial Entrepreneurship & Building a Legacy w/Matthew Boyer
Apr 25, 2024
Zero to Hero: Noe Madrigal Bought a Roofing Company w/ No Experience & Grew it to Multiple 7-Figures
Apr 18, 2024
From Backyard Business to Brick & Mortar w/David Marks of Quality Auto Repair Tire & Auto Sales
Apr 11, 2024
How Chugging Beers During The Pandemic Grew into the Movement “The End Is Near, So Let’s Drink Beer”
Apr 04, 2024
Lessons Learned from a Failed Company to Becoming the Entrepreneur he is Today w/Brad Starnes
Mar 28, 2024
From Rock Bottom & Being on the Streets, to Building an Empire w/Kenny Baden
Mar 21, 2024
Utilizing AI to Revolutionize the Sales World in Home Service Companies w/Corey Berrier
Mar 14, 2024
Learning How to Set the Standard & Be the Example in Our Lives w/Ben Newman
Mar 07, 2024
Discussing the Radio Business, Entrepreneurship, and What it Takes to be Successful w/Tim McKernan
Feb 29, 2024
Sitting Down for a Conversation w/my Dad, Brian McChesney, to Talk Life & Entrepreneurship
Feb 22, 2024
Building a Company & Brand Through Promoting Fitness & Healthy Living w/Brendan Glijum
Feb 15, 2024
Leveraging Your Personal Brand to Build an Empire w/Jordan Stupar
Feb 08, 2024
Introduction to Builders of Authority, a Podcast for Entrepreneurs Looking to Become THE Authority
Feb 01, 2024
Ep #100: Reaching the 100th Podcast Episode Milestone for Entrebrewer & a MASSIVE Announcement!
Jan 25, 2024
Ep #99: Building A Success Plumbing Company on Core Values w/Mitch Smedley of Smedley Plumbing
Jan 18, 2024
Ep #98: Transitioning from Employee to CEO, Building a Multi-Million Dollar Empire w/Jose Escobar
Jan 11, 2024
Ep #97: The Story of a Man Traveling the USA Pretending to be Australian w/Tannon Sweet
Jan 04, 2024
Ep #96: From Being Employed in the Car Warranty Industry, to Serial Entrepreneurship w/Justin Dossey
Dec 28, 2023
Ep #95: From Mowing Lawns at 13, to Building a 7-Figure Landscaping Company at 22 w/Chase Gallagher
Dec 21, 2023
Ep #94: From the NFL to the Professional World w/Taylor Symmank
Dec 14, 2023
Ep #93: The Business Coach Who Has Actually DONE It w/Tony Whatley
Dec 07, 2023
Ep #92: How to WIN at Life w/Eric Rios
Nov 30, 2023
Ep #91: Becoming ICONIC in ALL Areas of your Life w/Kris Whitehead
Nov 23, 2023
Ep #90: The Art of Never Giving Up & Always Finding a Way to Win w/Tanner Dallas
Nov 16, 2023
Ep #89: Keys to a Successful Painting Company: Do Great Work, Hire Exceptional People
Nov 09, 2023
Ep #88: Finding Purpose & Autonomy in Life To Reach Your Fullest Potential w/Daniel Burke-Aguero
Nov 02, 2023
Ep #87: Building a Call Center Empire for Contractors & Home-Service Businesses w/James King Baskin
Oct 26, 2023
Ep #86: Taking Lessons from Corporate America, and Implementing Them in Entrepreneurship w/Nathan Johnson
Oct 19, 2023
Ep #85: Unlocking the Keys to Success: Mindset, Discipline & Accountability w/Lisa Small
Oct 12, 2023
Ep #84: Success in Entrepreneurship By Taking Action & Providing For Your Family w/Todd Liscombe
Oct 05, 2023
Ep #83: Life-long Growth Through Experiences as an Employee & Entrepreneur w/Mark de Grasse
Sep 28, 2023
Ep #82: How To Do What You Love, Without Sacrificing Who You Love w/Kimberly Holmes
Sep 21, 2023
Ep #81: From Working as a Police Officer to Building a Dominate Roofing Company w/Kenny Robinson
Sep 14, 2023
Ep #80: Impact Over Income & Making a Difference w/Michael Fabber
Sep 07, 2023
Ep #79: Addicted to Winning in All Areas of Life w/Jeff Brekken
Aug 31, 2023
Ep #78: Building Businesses w/Partnerships & Great People w/Ryan Fox
Aug 24, 2023
Ep #77: How a Craigslist Ad Turned Him into a Millionaire w/Victor Rancour
Aug 17, 2023
Ep #76: Learning Entrepreneurship Through Family & Lifelong Experiences w/Jake Stone
Aug 10, 2023
Ep #75: Helping People Do Things They’ve Never Done Before w/Josh Wiesler
Aug 03, 2023
Ep #74: Protect Your Time and Operate in Your Zone of Genius w/Angela Schroeder
Jul 27, 2023
Ep #73: Turning Pain Into Clarity & Growing From It w/Matthew Brackett
Jul 20, 2023
Ep #72: Continuing a Family Legacy & Being Authentic w/Eric Oberembt
Jul 13, 2023
Ep #71: From Playing Poker to Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing w/Patric Shannon
Jul 06, 2023
Ep #70: Importance of Focus & Niching Down w/Russ Perry
Jun 29, 2023
Ep #69: Don’t Compare Your Journey To Anyone Else’s w/Casey Bubba Lawrence
Jun 22, 2023
Ep #68: Information is Free; Implementation is the Fee w/Brenden Kumarasamy
Jun 15, 2023
Ep #67: Being Open To Being Shaped, Zig & Zag, & Grab The Lesson Elzie Flenard III
Jun 08, 2023
Ep #66: Fail Fast, & Don’t Make the Same Mistake Twice w/Jacob Jones
Jun 01, 2023
Ep #65: Finding Passion in Serving Others Daily w/JC Chanowsky
May 25, 2023
Ep #64: Dumb Enough to Keep Going, Smart Enough to Hire Smart People w/Derek Mabie
May 18, 2023
Ep #63: Undeniable for Christ w/Josh Spradlin
May 11, 2023
Ep #62: Creating More Wealth, Success, & Happiness in Life w/Mike Kitko
May 04, 2023
Ep #61: Being Resilient in Life & Business w/Dr. Marie Cosgrove
Apr 27, 2023
Ep #60: Leaders Are Learners w/Ken Noble
Apr 20, 2023
Ep #59: From Engineering to Building a Real Estate Investment Empire w/Josh Duke
Apr 13, 2023
Ep #58: Win Fast, Win Often w/Mike Claudio
Apr 06, 2023
Ep #57: Defining Your Hard w/Brent Knott
Mar 30, 2023
Ep #56: Turning Crisis Into Opportunity w/Ron Holloway
Mar 23, 2023
Ep #55: Being The Visionary of Your Life w/Benny Fisher
Mar 16, 2023
Ep #54: Growing Your Business Through Passion & Content w/Holden Stanfill
Mar 09, 2023
Ep #53: Building Your Empire w/JR Spear
Mar 02, 2023
Ep #52: Build REAL Relationships & Resilience in Life & Business w/Richard Kaufman
Feb 23, 2023
Ep #51: Escaping Your Reflection w/Lizzie Ens
Feb 16, 2023
Ep #50: Stay Focused & Hussl w/Chase Scroggins
Feb 09, 2023
Ep #49: It’s Okay to Ask for Help in Business w/Billy Cline
Feb 02, 2023
Ep #48: Optimism, Patience, & Discipline w/Matthew Roda
Jan 26, 2023
Ep #47: Creating Opportunities for Success w/Kyle Ascione
Jan 19, 2023
Ep #46: Leading w/Impact and Tapping into Your Divine Mission & Purpose w/Lisa Marie Platske
Jan 12, 2023
Ep #45: How to Grow Your Business w/Automation & Systems w/David Carroll
Jan 05, 2023
Ep #44: From Technician to Business Owner, and Everything in Between w/Tomas Keenan
Dec 29, 2022
Ep #43: Entrepreneurship is a Personal Development Journey w/Stacy Raske
Dec 22, 2022
Ep #42: Dominate Everything & Become an Alpha Underdog w/Zach Babcock
Dec 15, 2022
Ep #41: Growth Through Self Development and Experience w/Brandon Green
Dec 08, 2022
Ep #40: Reaching Our True Potential in Every Element of Life w/Josh Meunier
Dec 01, 2022
Ep #39: Getting a 4-Year Degree w/Experience vs. College w/Luke Heintz
Nov 24, 2022
Ep #38: Getting Clear On Your Vision and What Your Purpose Is w/Justin Camper
Nov 17, 2022
Ep #37: Show Up Daily, Never Give Up & Trust The Process w/Parker Ward
Nov 10, 2022
Ep #36: Serving Others & Transformational Change w/Les Brannen
Nov 03, 2022
Ep #35: Stripe It Like It’s Hot w/ Cam Roberts
Oct 27, 2022
Ep #34: Helping Clients Win w/Joseph Hughes of Contractor Dynamics
Oct 20, 2022
Ep #33: Don’t Settle For Anything Less Than Your Best w/Lindsay Pinchuk
Oct 13, 2022
Ep #32: Building a Legacy through Core Values & Mission w/Doug Mitchell
Oct 06, 2022
Ep #31: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month w/J.R. Gonzales
Sep 29, 2022
Ep #30: Igniting Brands From Incognito To Iconic
Sep 22, 2022
Ep #29: Building Businesses to Support Your Passion & Why w/Dan Bensema
Sep 15, 2022
Ep #28: The Way of the Modern Beast w/Pedro Meneses
Sep 08, 2022
Ep #27: Beacon: The Next Generation of Video Conferencing w/Angel Munoz
Sep 01, 2022
Ep #26: The Do Zone w/Josh Thomas
Aug 25, 2022
Ep #25: Pivot & Slay w/Jessica Dennehy
Aug 18, 2022
Ep #24: Keep Growing w/Kevin Faulkner
Aug 11, 2022
Ep #23: Never Stop Learning w/Brian McKittrick
Aug 04, 2022
Ep #22: Building Companies Through Building Up People w/Philip Reed
Jul 28, 2022
Ep #21: Finding your Purpose and the Relentless Pursuit of Success w/Bill Baker
Jul 21, 2022
Ep #20: Entrebrewer 20th Episode Edition - Podcasting Recap
Jul 14, 2022
Ep #19: Make Good Choices While Making America Fit Again w/Marc Zalmanoff
Jul 07, 2022
Ep #18: Building a Multinational Company w/Remote Teams w/Kasey Luft
Jun 30, 2022
Ep #17: Changing the Game with Mindset & Innovation w/Jessie Ladson
Jun 23, 2022
Ep #16: Good to Goalden w/James Golden
Jun 16, 2022
Ep #15: Being Your Authentic Self In Everything You Do w/Brad Akers
Jun 09, 2022
Ep #14: Becoming Unbreakable and VUCA Trained w/Jose Bolanos
Jun 02, 2022
Ep #13: What You See, Is What You Get w/Amiee Ball
May 26, 2022
Ep #12: Never Stop Building w/Sam Kaufman
May 19, 2022
Ep #11: Consistency, Discipline & Focus w/Clint Riggin
May 12, 2022
Ep #10: Creating A Work-Life Balance That You’re Proud Of w/Tatiana Chamorro
May 05, 2022
Ep #9: Having a Vision for the Life You Want to Live w/Winston Davis
Apr 28, 2022
Ep #8: Love Yourself & Take Ownership of your Life w/Sebastian Rusk
Apr 21, 2022
Ep #7: Using Processes & Systems to Scale w/Matt Bowler
Apr 14, 2022
Ep #6: Being Consistent & Intentional With Everything You Do - Kyle Reed
Apr 07, 2022
Ep #5: Every Day He’s Hustlin’ w/Kyle Landwehr
Mar 31, 2022
Ep #4: Givers Gain & Serving Customers with Adam Niec, Rate Tracker
Mar 24, 2022
Ep #3: Disrupting the Digital Marketing World Through Commitment and People with JC Hite
Mar 17, 2022
Ep #2: Overcoming Obstacles/Rising Above with Tom Cougan, Owner of Renewal Solutions
Mar 10, 2022
Ep #1: Introduction to the Entrebrewer Podcast
Mar 03, 2022