If you've ever wondered "Can I really start my own business & be successful?"

This episode is for you!

In this episode, Alan sits down with Brad Alexander—former pastor turned marketing strategist—to explore what it really takes to build a business from scratch when your back's against the wall.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Brad’s First Hustle: The Mint Toothpick Story

00:26 – Meet Brad Alexander + How Entrepreneurship Found Him

03:00 – From Ministry to Marketing: A Risky Career Pivot

09:53 – Building a Business with No Safety Net

15:10 – The Deadline That Changed Everything

20:04 – Brad’s First Big Win (and What Made It Work)

25:17 – The Power of Mentorship and Community

29:10 – Innovation, Value, and Doing Work You Actually Like

34:35 – Real Talk: Misconceptions About Entrepreneurship

39:11 – What Brad Would Tell His Younger Self

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🔗 Connect with Brad Alexander

🌐 https://clarityalwayswins.com/

💼 LinkedIn: Brad Alexander

📧 Book a no-pressure clarity call via the site

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Connect With Alan

🌐 https://www.trustbuiltsolutions.com/

If you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or team leader focused on growth without losing your purpose, this is a must-listen.

In this episode of the TrustBuilt Podcast, host Alan Bennett sits down with entrepreneur and leadership expert Stan Zylowski, co-founder of Movista.

We talk...

[00:00] Stan's Origin Story & Early Hustle

[20:00] Leadership, Feedback, and Company Culture

[38:00] Execution Over Ideas & Communicating Value

[44:00] Serial Entrepreneurship & Finding Your Role

[51:00] Final Lessons on Trust, Culture, and Growth

🔗 Resources and Links Mentioned:

Learn more about TrustBuilt and the TrustBuilt Podcast: https://trustbuilt.solutions/podcast

Take the Free Business Freedom Assessment: https://businessgrowth-alanbennett.scoreapp.com

Learn more about Movista: https://www.movista.com

#businessgrowth #entrepreneurship #businesstips

Feeling trapped by your business?

In this episode of the TrustBuilt Podcast, host Alan Bennett sits down with entrepreneur Russ to talk about how business owners can finally break free from daily operational chaos.

We talk...

✅ What owner dependency looks like (and how to recognize it early)

✅ Why building trust in your team is non-negotiable for growth

✅ The hidden costs of being the bottleneck

✅ Real examples of delegation and scalable systems in action

✅ How business freedom leads to higher company value

✅ Transition planning tips for long-term success

Resources and Links Mentioned:

🔥 Download the FREE Guide:https://www.trustbuiltsolutions.com/resources

🎯 Learn More About TrustBuilt: https://trustbuilt.solutions

📖 Recommended Read: The 8 Key Drivers of Company Value (Available on request via TrustBuilt)

#businessgrowth #entrepreneurship #businesstips