I FINALLY Get it!

If you’re in business for yourself – this is an important episode. This week’s guest shares how discipline and attitude has helped him grow is business and become a sales professional. Meet Robbie Breaux, from Robbie Breaux and Team with REAL. To learn more about Robbie visit https://robbiebreaux.com/ . Robbie also hosts a great community page on Facebook called Lafayette Lifestyle. Go join at https://www.facebook.com/LafayetteLifestyle . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you’ll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn’t make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV .

What started out as a one-man business has turned into a family operated company that is quietly delivering the American Dream to generations of families throughout South Louisiana. It seems that everything they’re doing has a positive ripple effect. Meet Odell Lamartiniere, owner of Lamar Properties. To learn more about Odell and how he serves the world visit https://www.lamarproperties.net/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you’ll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn’t make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV .

Whether you’re trying to find the right person to help you with a home project or looking for your first job, relationships matter. Our guest this week spent the first half of his career in media and has taken his experience, skills, and relationships into his new career as a business consultant. Meet Rob Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Brands. You can learn more by visiting https://kirkpatrickbrands.com/ . You can also check out one of Rob’s go-to podcasts, called The Daily Presidential Brief by Mike Baker at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-presidents-daily-brief-95140069/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you’ll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn’t make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV .

Our guest this week started her career as a Landman in the oilfield and ended up founding a wellness clinic that has become Lafayette’s premier vitamin IV infusion and wellness clinic. Meet Jackie Hettich, Founder and CEO of Vivid Infusion and Wellness, To learn more visit https://www.vividinfusionla.com/ . You can also pick up the book Jackie referenced called Compassionate Leadership. Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV .

As sad as this might sound, it’s actually hard to get a contractor to answer their phone. That is just one example of how our next guests provides a “Red Carpet Experience” for their customers. Meet Anna Olivier, owner of Jim Olivier’s Home Improvements and Roofing Louisiana. To learn more visit https://jimolivier.com/ and https://roofinglouisiana.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV .

Our guest this week has a passion for the performing arts and it has led to her creating one of the most unique businesses in Lafayette, LA. Meet Allison Brandon, founder of Wonderland Academy and Wonderland Center for Performing Arts. To learn more visit https://www.wonderlandperformingarts.com/ . She also started a non-profit to serve adults called The Looking Glass Theatre Company. Check it out at https://www.thelookingglasstheatreco.org/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV .

Our guest this week just might win the award for most “lightbulb moments.” His insights from his career as a CPA for more than 50 years are filled with value. You’ll hear how he grew his firm and was open to many entrepreneurial opportunities. Meet Ron Prejean, CPA and entrepreneur. Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV

Our guest this week shares some of the lessons he has learned to help his company find their next gear. Although he has found success early in his career it seems he’s just getting started. Meet Hunter Thevis, co-owner S1 Technology. Hunter mentioned several books that have inspired his growth. Here they are in case you want to pick them up: 38 Letter From J. D. Rockefeller to His Son , by G. Ng Traction, by Gino Wickman Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Handbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell, by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle. How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie To learn more about S1 Technology visit https://www.s1technology.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV

There are several pathways to entrepreneurship. Our guest this week didn't set out to own 38 Anytime Fitness locations, but he realized that every stop along his journey was for a reason. Meet Luke Andrus, co-owner Blue Star Investments which owns 38 Anytime Fitness locations and counting. To learn more about Blue Star Investments visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-star-investments/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV

We all want to speed up business growth but it takes time to grow. Our guest this week shares her experiences from her first year in business as well as what she wants to accomplish in the coming years. Meet Keesha Buteau, founder of Beacon of Light To learn more about Keesha visit https://www.beaconoflightla.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV

Our guest this week shares the difficulties of moving from one business to another. And he also shares how surprised he was that he was able to bring so much knowledge and skills into his second business. Meet Zachary Dubois, Founder and CEO of Cajun Lures and Lagniappe Productions. To learn more about Zachary you can visit Cajun Lures at https://www.cajunlures.com/ or check out his newest venture, Lagniappe Productions, by visiting https://www.facebook.com/LagniappeProduction . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV

Our guest this week started his entrepreneurial journey as a way to supplement his income and found that it was his true calling. After years of exploration and adjustments he landed exactly where he was supposed to be. Meet Boyd Raborn, Founder and CEO of R.A.H. Homes and Construction. To learn more about Boyd visit https://www.facebook.com/boyd.raborn and R.A.H. Homes and Construction visit https://www.facebook.com/RAHHomescommercialandresidential/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV

Have you ever felt like you were playing a role at work, or in life? Too often we find ourselves in situations where we "fake it till we make it." Our next guest has realized that's no way to go through life. Meet Melissa Bowen, founder and Counselor at The Authenticity Center. To learn more about Melissa and how she helps people reconnect with their authenticity visit https://www.melissabowenlpc.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! where you'll hear about shortcuts you can take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV

We face challenges daily and sometimes we allow the ups and down dictate who we are. Our next guest believes we should let who we are control the challenges. Meet Nate Johnson, founder and owner of Reve Coffee. To learn more about Nate and what he's up to visit https://revecoffee.com . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! Where you'll hear about shortcuts you should take and mistakes you shouldn't make. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV

Have you ever figured out a better way to do something? Most likely we've all discovered short cuts or better ways to do small things. This week's guest discovered a better way to provide accessible, personal and very affordable healthcare. Meet Dr. Creig Shute, founder of Elite Direct Primary Care. Elite DPC is a Acadiana's first Direct Primary Care practice. To learn more about Dr. Shute or the clinic visit https://www.elitedpc.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! Where real people share real lessons, so you can live a real good life. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Get ready for several lightbulb moments. This week's guest proved you can (and should) be creative in any business. Meet Jady Regard, Chief Nut Officer at Cane River Pecan Company. To learn more about Jady check out a few of his unique companies by visiting the following sites: Cane River Pecan Company: https://www.caneriverpecan.com/ Pie Bar: https://www.caneriverpecan.com/piebar The Little Band Man: https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebandman/ Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! Where real people share real lessons, so you can live a real good life. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

This week's guest discovered his life's purpose by reading one Bible verse, 1 John 4: 7-8. Meet Lance Strother, Co-founder of LEAD Professionals Group. To learn more about Lance visit https://www.leadprofessionalsgroup.com . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! Where real people share real lessons, so you can live a real good life. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

As we wrap up 2023 and look forward to 2024, we look back on all the lessons we’ve learned and how we can improve in the future. Meet Dustin Webb, Producer of I FINALLY Get It! To watch more episodes, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ywA2jSToi-uQNNRh83UC4P8NDBI-qKb . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! Where real people share real lessons, so you can live a real good life. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

As business owners and entrepreneurs we need to take care of ourselves in order to take care of our businesses. Our next guest has figured that out for himself and now helps others optimize their health. Meet Health Coach, Michael Roberts. To learn more about Mike and what he’s up to by visiting https://www.facebook.com/SUPERMANTAYLOR?mibextid=kFxxJD . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! Where real people share real lessons, so you can live a real good life. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

We rush through life trying to get as much done as we can. Too often, we get overwhelmed and miss our mark completely. Tune in to hear what our next guest has discovered. Meet Monica Rougeau, Founder of Elevare. To learn more about Monica and what she’s up to by visiting https://www.elevareintl.com/ . Thank you for listening to I FINALLY Get It! Where real people share real lessons, so you can live a real good life. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CompanyGrowthTV or anywhere you listen to podcasts.