Best Brian Montes Podcasts (2024)

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F1 Threads - Helz Angels 1:02:18

3h ago1:02:18

1:02:18

“Send us a Hey Now!” We are into the F1 summer break and that means no cars on track for a while. We've been lucky enough to get some guests lined up to fill the void and we kick things off by welcoming Helz from the F1 Threads community to the pod. If you are not familiar with Threads then it is the Meta version of X and has been really booming re…

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EP198: Becoming Coachable with Mike Claudio 59:36

6h ago59:36

59:36

Eric sits down with Mike Claudio of WinRate Consulting. Mike shares his journey of becoming a leader, his approach to helping contractors improve and grow in their business, and how he has continuously evolved his coaching approach. The two also talk about self-development, the importance of coachability, the value of having multiple coaches, and h…

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Belgian GP - Don't go weighing my car 1:23:08

1h ago1:23:08

1:23:08

“Send us a Hey Now!” Round 14 of the F1 2024 season and we head to Spa for the last race before the summer break. F1 signs off for the summer with a banger of a race and also some post-race drama just ensure we all come back after the break! The running order of this episode is: 1) News & Social All the best bits from both the sports news out there…

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EP197: It’s More Than Just A T-Shirt with Tyson Matayas and Ron “Slayer” Yelenich 51:53

3d ago51:53

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Many contractors often overlook the power of something as simple as a company t-shirt. It can have a major impact on how you’re perceived and the success of your business. Eric sits down with Tyson Matayas and Ron “Slayer” Yelenich to discuss the importance of team uniforms, dress code policies, and branding for establishing a professional image, f…

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EP196: Conspiracy Files: Trump’s Close Call 1:13:27

1h ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Eric sits down with Tyson, Slayer, and Matyas to discuss the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2024. They discuss their initial reactions, where they were when they first heard the news, and how the event has impacted them. They also explore the political rhetoric surro…

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Learn to Overcome Fear Based Decisions - A 10 Step Guide 17:12

5h ago17:12

17:12

Send us a Text Message. Brian Montes discusses the importance of overcoming fear-based decisions as a business owner in this episode. He explains that fear can hinder business growth and lead to reactionary and cautious decision-making. Common triggers of fear in business include financial instability, intense competition, and sudden market changes…

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EP195: Mind & Muscle: Intentional Growth with Kathy Jo Ferreira and Monte Butler 1:18:32

10h ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Eric sits down with Kathy Jo Ferreira and Monte Butler to discuss their third annual 4x4x48 challenge—a physical and mental endurance challenge in which participants run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. They share their planning process, navigation challenges, memorable moments, food and rest management, and the overall experience of the journey…

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Hungary goes radio ga-ga 1:17:26

9h ago1:17:26

1:17:26

“Send us a Hey Now!” Round 13 of the F1 2024 season and we head to Hungary for the penultimate race before the summer break. Fair to say that radio messages feature highly here...maybe more so than actual racing! The running order of this episode is: 1) News & Social All the best bits from both the sports news out there as well as what caught our e…

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EP194: The One Thing I Would Change About the Mindset of a Pond Contractor with Kent Wallace 24:12

16d ago24:12

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Do you know the secret to building a pond that thrives for years? It’s working with Mother Nature. When it comes to pond building, many contractors do it in a standardized, one-size-fits-all manner without properly considering the unique characteristics of each pond. Kent Wallace wants to change this mindset of pond contractors. He wants contractor…

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Blackstock and two talking bozos 1:20:39

1d ago1:20:39

1:20:39

“Send us a Hey Now!” This week is an off week as we sit between Britain & Hungary. However, while there may not be a race to talk about we had the very great pleasure of talking with Elizabeth Blackstock. She is the US editor of Planet F1 as well as a published author with the Racing with Rich Energy book, podcaster, and chef! It was a great chat a…

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EP193: Modern Marketing for Residential Contractors w/ Savannah Gresham 1:13:18

8h ago1:13:18

1:13:18

The landscape of marketing is evolving, and to keep up with these changes, contractors need to ditch outdated marketing tactics and embrace a modern approach. In this episode, marketing expert Savannah Gresham shares modern marketing strategies for residential contractors. She talks about sales, communications, and marketing to people on a needs-ba…

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British GP - Guess who's Sap? 1:04:35

6d ago1:04:35

1:04:35

“Send us a Hey Now!” Round 12 of the F1 2024 season and we head to Britain for the final leg of the triple header. The Sap man makes a return to the pod this week after his European adventures. He shares his tales of visiting Silverstone for FP1, FP2, meeting Paul, and shaking Sir Jackie Stewart's hand. On top of that we had an absolute stonker of …

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EP192: The Premiere Wet Workboot for The Pond World w/ Shawn Langton of Kujo Yardwear 1:17:28

7d ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Eric sits down with Shawn Langton, the founder of Kujo Yardwear. Shawn is taking the aquatic industry by storm with his innovative new boot line designed specifically with the needs of people in the pond world in mind by providing comfortable, durable footwear. Shawn shares his story of growing up in construction and identifying the gap in the mark…

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EP191: Putting Word of Mouth to Work w/ Luan Nguyen 1:08:49

9d ago1:08:49

1:08:49

In the world of contracting, word of mouth can be the difference between a booming business and a bust. Today's guest is Luan Nguyen, CEO of Deck Bros, a Nebraska-based company that skyrocketed from zero to $5 million in revenue in just under five years. Luan has cracked the code to growing his business by harnessing the power of word-of-mouth, and…

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The Seven Steps to a Scalable Sales System 13:37

1M ago13:37

13:37

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the importance of creating a sales system for business growth. He emphasizes that hiring salespeople is not always the best solution and instead recommends focusing on developing a strategic sales system. He outlines seven steps to create a scalable sales system, including identifying …

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Austrian GP - The hills are alive with the sound of blimey 1:06:01

13d ago1:06:01

1:06:01

“Send us a Hey Now!” Round 11 of the F1 2024 season and we head to Austria for the second of the triple header. Rob is joined by Rob this week after he has recovered from the illness that stopped him joining last week. And what a race week to recover for! It was a sprint weekend and in addition it's fair to say that there was plenty for the two Rob…

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SGV Connect 126: Melissa Mora Hidalgo and Jonah Kanner 50:22

20d ago50:22

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This week's SGV Connect returns to our regular formula with a pair of interviews by Damien Newton and Chris Greenspon. First, Chris interviews Melissa Mora Hidalgo, a queer entertainment writer living in Whittier. The interview goes back and forth between fun and serious, as the two discuss both her work and the performative allyship that occurs du…

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The Small Business Guide to Offering a 401K 25:06

18d ago25:06

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Brian Montes interviews Jevon Thomas, a director of retirement plans, about the importance of offering 401k plans and retirement plans as a retention strategy for small businesses. They discuss California's regulatory landscape and companies' legal obligations to provide retirement plans. They also explore h…

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NFTs, Blockchain, And Crypto Create A New Way To Collect Wine, with Blockbar COO Jamie Ritchie -- #034 30:32

1M ago30:32

30:32

Jamie Ritchie, one of the world's leading wine and spirits auctioneers, explains why he left three decades of remarkable performance at Sotheby's to join a startup called BlockBar -- where he is COO. BlockBar is an online marketplace combining NFT, cryptocurrency (ethereum/eth), and blockchain technology with the sale, storage, and distribution of …

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Spanish GP Review.....where's Sap? 1:12:11

23d ago1:12:11

1:12:11

“Send us a Hey Now!” Round 10 of the F1 2024 season and we head to Spain for the first of a triple header. Rob has to find a last minute co-host as the planned deputy for Sap was planned to be Rob Reed but he got struck down with illness. Music man Andy valiantly stepped in at the last minute after only half-watching the race. At the same time Rob …

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EP190: Koi Fest w/ Brian Fitzsimmons & AJ Mandell 43:59

21d ago43:59

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Eric sits down with Brian Fitzsimmons & AJ Mandell to discuss plans for the annual Koi Fest event happening on August 23rd and 24th. They share some exciting details about the event, like the variety of koi sizes and breeds available for viewing and purchase, live koi auctions, new vendor showcases, interactive workshops, etc. They also discuss the…

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Mastering Team Development Through Mentorship 12:11

1M ago12:11

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the power of mentorship in business success. He explains what makes a great mentor and highlights the importance of investing in mentorship training and development. Brian also emphasizes the need to recognize and reward mentorship excellence and encourages cross-disciplinary mentoring…

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It's lights out and away we Scho! 1:27:31

27d ago1:27:31

1:27:31

“Send us a Hey Now!” This week is an off week as we sit between Canada & Spain. However, while there may not be a race to talk about we had the very great pleasure of talking with Mark Schofield from SB Nation. It was a great chat and we won't give anything away other than to say we think you're in for a real treat. We also preview the race in Spai…

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EP189: The Last Koi Magazine Standing w/ James Rothwell of Maru Koi 1:05:25

28d ago1:05:25

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In a digital world where everything is online, James Rothwell of Maru Koi is bucking the trend through his print magazine, Maru Koi, which is dedicated to the koi hobby. In this episode, James discusses the journey of launching Maru Koi magazine, the challenges he faces in keeping the magazine running, and the support he gets from the people in the…

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SGV Connect 125: A Sweatshop Documentary Comic Strip 16:34

2M ago16:34

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This week Chris brings us a special feature interview with artist Isabel Pan. Pan is the artist in residence at C.A.S.A Zamora in El Monte. Her project has been a documentary-style, slice of life comic strip depicting the impact of sweatshop labor and refugee crises on the children of immigrants in the San Gabriel Valley. Pan’s subject is the son o…

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EP188: How To Overcome A Sales Slump w/ Christopher Phillips 57:48

1M ago57:48

57:48

How to get out of a sales slump as a contractor? Christopher Phillips turned his business around after hitting a sales slump. Christopher had been doing well in his business from 2020 to the end of 2023, but then his sales suddenly dried up. He wasn’t getting any new jobs. Eric and Christopher discuss what caused the sales slump and how Christopher…

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Canadian GP - Montreal Monsoon Madness 1:13:09

1M ago1:13:09

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“Send us a Hey Now!” Round 9 of the F1 2024 season and we head to Canada for one of our fav tracks in F1. This could well be due to us being bias given we were there last year but we both really love this venue. For the first time since Canada 23, we were back together face to face and had a great time at Brian's local bar watching the race then re…

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The Most Common Challenges Business Owners Face with Time, Team and Money (and how to overcome them) 32:44

2M ago32:44

32:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the challenges that business owners face in three key areas: time, team, and money. He provides insights and solutions for each challenge, such as creating a time management plan, developing an operations and training manual, implementing a team meeting rhythm, and establishing a cash …

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404 Unlocking Your Potential - CEO of ENTRE Institute and Author of Unlocking Your Potential, Jeff Lerner 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

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How do you feel about your life right now, in this moment? I've gotta say, this question has been heavily on my mind the past year since I've had to do a lot of introspection for my upcoming book. Am I happy? Where am I headed? What is my personal potential and am I doing all I can to unlock it? For the season 18 finale of the More Money Podcast, I…

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Strategic KPI Development for Business Owners 14:48

2M ago14:48

14:48

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for business owners and provides insights on developing and utilizing KPIs effectively. He covers KPIs' definition, significance for business growth, and specific KPIs to track across various business functions. Additionally, he outli…

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EP187: Creative Repurposed Concrete Garden Walls with Nick Ivey 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Have you ever seen an old driveway or building get torn down? Today’s guest, Nick Ivey, has found a cool way to reuse that broken-up concrete. He repurposes those concrete pieces to make beautiful walls of them. He discusses with Eric how to make cool and unique garden walls out of old concrete instead of expensive stone. In this episode, they talk…

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How Chilean Wine Caught The Collector's Eye, with Aurelio Montes, Jr. - #033 32:58

2M ago32:58

32:58

As recently as the 1980s, only 10 wineries existed in Chile, making wines that were -- at best -- OK. Today, there are hundreds of Chilean wineries, making good to outstanding wines, many of which are highly coveted by savvy wine collectors. Aurelio Montes Jr. tells the story of how his father kickstarted a winemaking revolution in Chile -- and wha…

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403 How to Take Advantage of Being an Outsider - Founder and CEO of BABES and Author of The Outsider Advantage, Ciera Rogers 55:20

2M ago55:20

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Is there an advantage to being an outsider? Often we just want to fit it, but what would happen if we leaned into what sets us apart? That's what Ciera Rogers, founder and CEO of BABES and author of The Outsider Advantage, did to get herself out of poverty and eventually build a multi-million dollar fashion brand. In this episode, we talk about cha…

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Monaco GP - Charlie wins in Monte Carlo 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

“Send us a Hey Now!” Round 8 of the F1 2024 season and we headed over to Monaco for the most famous race in F1. It was a race that split opinion at Dirty Side headquarters but there was plenty to discuss. The running order of this episode is: 1) News & Social 2) Brian's Video Vault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OilCkgk0e5Y. MONACO F1: Billionaire…

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The BEST Way to Generate Leads for Your Business - Business Growth Tips 17:17

2M ago17:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the importance of lead generation for business owners and explores different strategies for generating leads. He categorizes these strategies into two main approaches: farming and hunting. Farming strategies focus on cultivating relationships over time, including content marketing, ema…

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EP186: Saving Sick Fish w/ Dr. Erik Johnson 1:55:55

2M ago1:55:55

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Eric and Leslie sit down with Dr. Erik Johnson. Dr. Erik is a veterinarian who has written many books on tropical fish, pondfish, goldfish, and Koi health and husbandry. After disappearing from the aquarium scene for over a decade, Dr. Erik is back with a new book called Saving Sick Fish. In this episode, he provides insights on the proper manageme…

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EP185: Exposing Weakness w/ Duncan Farrow 59:02

2M ago59:02

59:02

Do you feel afraid to admit or expose your weaknesses? Eric and Duncan talk about how overcoming that fear can actually make you stronger. Both Eric and Duncan have Enneagram Type 8 personalities, which makes it difficult for them to expose their weakness. They tell you that exposing your weaknesses is the quickest way to fix them and become better…

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SGV Connect 124: Reclaimers and Rick Cole 1:22:27

2M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

This week’s SGV Connect continues our theme of focusing in on various areas of the SGV for our podcast episodes by looking at the Greater Pasadena area. First, Damien and Chris traveled to El Sereno to meet with some of the Reclaimers, unhoused residents of El Sereno who moved into Caltrans owned properties during the pandemic. Benito, Sandra and F…

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402 Reshaping the Way You Give to Charity with John Bromley - Founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, John Bromley 54:03

2M ago54:03

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We talk a lot about investing, budgeting, and spending our money... but what about giving it away? An often overlooked but important element of personal finance is making sure our money flows through our communities and helps make the world a safer, kinder and better place. That's why I invited founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, John Bromley, on…

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The Imo-blah GP 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

“Send us a Hey Now!” Round 7 of the F1 2024 season and we headed over to Italy for the first European race this year in Imola. It was the very definition of a slow burner with the race being a bit of a stinker in all honesty until a final 10 lap dash from Lando generated some drama. In addition to the race review we also have a preview of Monaco wh…

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EP184: How to Travel Japan to Purchase Koi w/ KoiTrips.com - Fitzsimmons, Waddington, AJ, & Kosuke of Shintato Koi Farm 39:29

2M ago39:29

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Have you ever wanted to visit Japan and see/buy the beautiful koi they have there? A company called KoiTrips makes it easy to travel to Japan just for the koi! Eric is with Brian, Tim, AJ, and Kosuke of KoiTrips.com. They give some fascinating information about what it takes to travel to Japan to find the right koi that you're looking for. In this …

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EP183: Lift Up Landscapers w/ Michelle Esau 1:13:51

3M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Are you trying to grow your business but struck with marketing? Are you tired of feeling like your ads are just floating out there without giving the results you expected? Facebook ads expert Michelle Esau from Lift Up Landscapers shares different marketing strategies you can use to grow your business. She talks about Facebook ads, targeting strate…

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401 How to Travel Better with Aeroplan Points - Editor-in-Chief at Prince of Travel, T.J. Dunn 54:35

3M ago54:35

54:35

We talked about how to use AIR MILES to travel better in episode 393 with President Shawn Stewart, and since getting so much great feedback from that episode, I thought why not do an episode talking about another great loyalty program for travel — Aeroplan. And since one of the best online sources for information about Aeroplan is Prince of Travel,…

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Miami Twice plus Imola preview 49:12

3M ago49:12

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“Send us a Hey Now!” This week is an off week as we sit between Miami & Imola. However, we are not finished with Miami just yet so we're going back for seconds. The main thing to catch up on was the outstanding reviews from Pitlane Paul plus some of the TV audience stats. In addition we also have a preview of the Emilia Romagna GP from Imola next w…

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Bridging Generations in the Workplace: A Leadership Guide to Harmonizing a Multi-Generational Team 18:07

3M ago18:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the challenges of managing a multi-generational workforce. He emphasizes the need to challenge harmful stereotypes and appreciate the unique preferences, habits, and behaviors that each generation brings. Navigating the complexities of a multi-generational workforce can feel like walki…

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SGV Connect 123: The Upcoming Election in Alhambra CD4 44:17

2M ago44:17

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This week's SGV Connect is focusing on the election to replace Councilmember and Vice-Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez of Alhambra. Pérez has given up her seat to run for the State Senate. Chris interviews Nicolas Kiet Quach, the president of the Alhambra Library Board of Trustees. While only 18, Kiet Quach is no newcomer to politics having worked for and w…

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