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In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Dave Carroll, founder and CEO of Dope Marketing, to explore what it really takes to build a business from the ground up. Dave’s journey is anything but typical, from launching multiple successful companies and becoming a leader in marketing for home service businesses. He shares powerful lessons on curiosity, ownership, and why “figuring it out” beats being right.
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🔗 Visit Dope Marketing’s Website:
🌐 https://www.dopemarketing.com/
🌐 https://shop.dopemarketing.com/
 
🔗 Find Dope Marketing on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/dopemktg/
https://www.facebook.com/DopeMktg
https://www.tiktok.com/@dopemarketing
 
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In this episode of the Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Think Like an Owner Podcast host, Alex Bridgeman. Alex breaks down the common patterns of leaders who build durable companies versus those who simply build a job for themselves. We dive into the "Bridgeman Way" of navigating massive life shifts, why being customer obsessed is a multi-billion dollar strategy, and the psychological hurdle of delegating your way out of your own business. Whether you are a tradesperson looking to step out of the truck or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode provides a roadmap for building a legacy that lasts.
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🔗 Listen to the Think Like an Owner Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-an-owner/id1445929750
https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fbv9d4HpDwuO4MOPvgdvO?si=72ca55e42774476b
🌐 https://airframegroup.com/
📧 alex@airframegroup.com
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In today’s episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, Matt Kuehlhorn interviews Jonathan Hummel, owner of Hummel’s Automotive in St. George, Utah. From running a business during the recession to explosive growth through leadership and systems, Jonathan shares the exact mindset shift that changed everything for him. Whether you're an entrepreneur, trades professional, or business owner looking to scale, this episode is packed with real-world lessons from someone who’s lived it.
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🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
📞 435-627-0241
🌐 https://hummelsautorepair.com
📧 jonathan@hummelsauto.com
 
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What if the reason you’re tired, foggy, unmotivated, or struggling in the gym isn’t discipline… but biology?
In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Ray Costello, owner of Game Day Men’s Health in Grand Junction. Today they dive deep to unpack the truth about testosterone optimization, men’s health, and reclaiming your energy. Ray shares how therapy led him to check his testosterone levels, what changed after starting TRT, and how that experience inspired him to launch a clinic dedicated to helping men feel like themselves again.
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🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐 https://gamedaymenshealth.com/grand-junction-co
📞 970-829-5798
https://www.instagram.com/gameday_menshealth
https://www.facebook.com/gamedaygrandjunctionco/
 
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In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Michelle Myers, founder and CEO of Pink Callers, a customer service and call center company serving the skilled trades. Michelle shares her unconventional journey from commercial interior design to building one of the most respected service-based call centers in home services. The conversation dives deep into the art of customer service as storytelling, explaining why the first phone call sets the tone for trust, safety, and long-term customer relationships. If you’re a service business owner, leader, or operator looking to scale without losing the human touch, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world wisdom.
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🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐 https://www.pinkcallers.com/
📧 michelle@pinkcallers.com
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In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn welcomes Luke Clayton, founder of Evergreen Administration Services, to explore what it really takes to build a strong business culture. 
Luke shares his path from athletics and corporate HR to launching a values-driven PEO that helps small and mid-sized businesses handle payroll, HR, compliance, and employee development.
Together, they unpack the hidden costs of employee turnover, the importance of intentional onboarding, and why leadership means having hard conversations with care and clarity.
Whether you’re a founder, manager, or entrepreneur trying to scale without losing your soul, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world wisdom.
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🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐 https://evergreenpeo.com/ 
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In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Trapper Searles; perspective coach, author, entrepreneur, and former garage door business owner, for a deep, and honest conversation about mindset, energy, and personal transformation.
Trapper shares his journey from starting in the garage door industry at age 15 to founding The Garage Doctor in Denver, and ultimately selling the business after profound personal challenges. Central to the discussion is Trapper’s work around the Seven Levels of Energy, a practical framework that helps entrepreneurs recognize emotional states like victimhood, reactionary thinking, collaboration, leadership, peace, and conscious creation.
 
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🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐 https://trappersearles.com/
https://www.instagram.com/trappersearles/
https://www.facebook.com/trapper.searles/
Book: https://a.co/d/6lo4Qzf
 
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In this episode of The Kraft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn welcomes Alisa Imperial Lindsey, hospitality veteran, industry connector, and one of the driving forces behind Garage Door Freedom. With over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality and years spent transforming training and culture at A1 Garage Door Service, Alisa brings a fresh perspective on what it truly means to serve customers and build sustainable businesses. Together, Matt and Alisa explore the difference between teaching skills and coaching people, why fun matters in training, and how communication and trust create real value in service-based industries.
 
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🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐https://garagedoorfreedom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GarageDoorFreedom/
 
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In this episode, Matt sits down with Andy Felice, founder of GD Marketing Lab. Andy shares the story behind starting his agency, how he helps businesses improve their online presence, and his philosophy on honest, data-driven marketing. The discussion covers common mistakes business owners make with marketing, how to think about branding versus lead generation, the role of paid ads, website optimization, and creating real value instead of chasing vanity metrics. Andy also talks about entrepreneurship, work-life balance, what he wishes he had known when starting out, and practical advice for business owners looking to take control of their marketing.
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🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐https://gdmarketinglab.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gdmarketinglab/
 
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In this episode of The Craft Your Life Radio Show, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with Ken Paskins, elite EOS Integrator, operator, and founder of GCE Strategic Consulting. Ken shares his journey from Purdue to high-level corporate leadership roles, eventually becoming one of the earliest fractional integrators in the EOS world. The conversation dives deep into the distinction between visionaries and integrators, why only a small percentage of people are wired to be true operators, and how business owners can determine when it's time to bring on an integrator to scale responsibly.
 
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🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🌐 gcestrategicconsulting.com
ken@gcestrategicconsulting.com
 
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