Epic Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Epic Entrepreneurs! What does it take to build a real and thriving business in today’s world? As entrepreneurs and business owners, we went into business to have more freedom of time and money. Yet, the path of growing a business isn’t always filled with sunshine and rainbows. In this chart-topping show, host Bill Gilliland; author of the best-selling book “The Coach Approach” leverages his decades of experience coaching proven entrepreneurs to make more money, grow the right teams, and find the freedom of EPIC Entrepreneurship.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 214
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
53 | Jess Averette | The Power of Leverage for Business Growth
What started as a side hustle has grown into a full-fledged business that's growing 100% year on year.
In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Jess Averette, founde…
52 | Torin and Alice Kexel | Creating a Business With Intention
It started when an electric bike's battery died, leading to a search on Craigslist for a replacement. That simple act eventually resulted in today's guest purchasing an electric bike touring company …
51 | Jamie Ager | Using Brand to Solve Big Problems
As a fourth-generation farmer, today's guest wanted to move beyond creating a successful and sustainable business for himself, his family and his community. He saw an opportunity to make real change …
50 | Brandy Mills | Living into Community
It all started with a simple (and tasty) mission: To bring family and friends together over cupcakes and ice cream.
In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepreneurs podcast, Bill sits down with Brandy Mi…
49 | Aleece Fosnight | Making the Shift from Medical Provider to Business Owner
It was a conversation with her mom that started today's guest on her path to creating a successful business that's creating a positive impact in the community.
In today's episode of the EPIC Entrepre…
48 | Evans Prater | Startup Challenges and Why You Must Never Shy Away From Taking Action
On today’s show, we interview Evans Prater, founder, Mount Inspiration who shares with us his distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, taking action, and the challenges of managing a startup.
Back in 201…
47: Claire and Nicole of Moonlight Makers | Growth Hacks and Building a Visionary Business
On today’s show, we interview Claire and Nicole from Moonlight Makers who share with us their distilled wisdom on how to grow and scale a business, and have fun while doing it.
Six years back, Claire,…
46: Jeffrey Kaplan | How to Survive and Thrive in the Start-up Space
Why is it that 99% of start-ups fold up within a few years of inception?
On today’s show, we interview Director of Venture Asheville and founder of Just Kibbitz, Jeffrey Kaplan who gives us a peek int…
45 | John Oswald | Evolving and Standing the Test of Time
How can your business successfully evolve and stand the test of time?
On today’s show we interview John Oswald, President and CEO of Mills Manufacturing who shares how his organization has managed to…
44 | Zac Guy | Why Entrepreneurship is Not for the Faint-Hearted
How can you smoothly and strategically transition from your day job to owning a thriving small business?
On today’s show, we interview Zac Guy, founder, Appalachian Antique Hardwoods who shares with u…
43 | Aisha Adams | The Real Meaning of Diversity and Inclusion
What if you had the opportunity to make the world a better, more inclusive place?
Today’s show is a special one as we interview diversity, equity, and inclusion proponent Aisha Adams.
Coming from pover…
42 | Can You Raise Your Prices?
On today’s show, you will learn the easiest, most straight-forward way of making money. This strategy is extremely obvious yet shockingly overlooked by most entrepreneurs.
Today, show host Bill reveal…
41 | Elisa and Alison | The Power of Empathetic Leadership
On today’s show, we talk to co-founders of Soulku, Elisa and Allison who share with us their incredible entrepreneurship story.
Based in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC, Soulku is a gemstone …
40: 6 Steps to Scale Any Business
What does the entrepreneurial ladder look like?
There would be many among us who would not be even aware of the existence of such a ladder.
On today’s show, our show host, Bill, shares the 7 levels or …
39 | The 7 Stages of the Entrepreneurial Ladder
What does the entrepreneurial ladder look like?
There would be many among us who would not be even aware of the existence of such a ladder.
On today’s show, our show host, Bill, shares the 7 levels or …
38: Franny Tacy | The Revival Of Retail
How many of you would be willing to chuck a comfortable corporate job so that you could pursue your passion?
On today’s show, we interview Franny Tacy, Owner and CEO of Franny’s Farmacy who shares wit…
37: Cristina Hall Ackley and David Ackley | Taking the Leap of Faith
On today’s show we interview life and business partners, Cristina Hall Ackley and David Ackley who share with us the importance of taking calculated risks, using systems to grow and scale your busine…
36 | What’s Dr. Seuss Got To Do With It
On today’s show, you will learn an important business lesson from none other than the famous Dr. Seuss.
Bill shares an engaging anecdote about his client and Dr. Seuss in this short but powerful show …
35: Danny Reed | How I Successfully Turned My Passion into Profit
Ever wondered how you can turn your hobby and passion into a sustainable business?
On today’s show, we interview Danny Reed of Crooked Creek Holler who shares with us his distilled wisdom on entrepren…
34: The 5/Why/3/1/90 of Goal Setting
What is the one thing that successful people have in common? Answer: they know how to set and achieve their goals.
On today’s show, show host Bill Gilliland shares a simple yet highly effective formul…