Operation Entrepreneur Freedom - Design a Business That Runs (and Grows) Without You
Operation Entrepreneur Freedom is the go-to show for service business owners who are tired of being trapped in day-to-day operations. Hosted by Chad Murray — a veteran entrepreneur who built, scaled, and exited his own 7-figure service company — this podcast pulls back the curtain on how to build a business that runs (and grows) without you.
Whether you want to scale to keep or build to sell, you’ll learn the systems, mindset shifts, and strategic moves that free you from the tools, trucks, and burnout. No fluff. No corporate speak. Just real, tactical conversations for tradesmen, contractors, and service pros ready to become true business owners.
🎯 Weekly episodes on:
- Removing yourself from daily operations
- Building a business that’s sellable (even if you never sell)
- Hiring and leading the right team
- Systemizing everything so the business works without you
- What it really takes to earn freedom in the trades
If you're ready to reclaim your time, multiply your income, and turn your business into an asset — you’re in the right place.
Subscribe and start your Operation Entrepreneur Freedom today.
https://www.youtube.com/@operationentrepreneurfreedom
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 123
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
From 1 to many: A conversation with Chad's wife, Christa
How could be NOT have Christa on yet?! The most important guest! In this week's episode we discuss how Christa WAS the call center back in 1996 when the business was first started. We talk about how…
A Conversation with Francine Ivy: Business coach, speaker, author, & minister
With a background in sales, Francine Ivey loves sharing her skills with others. She is a sales and leadership coach, an author and a speaker. She hopes to share her fearlessness with her clients. Fra…
Leadership with Carl Sharperson Jr.
This week Chad and I have a guest, please welcome Carl Sharperson Jr. to the podcast!
Carl Sharperson Jr. is a Leadership Innovation Strategist, speaker, author, and coach. He specializes in taking le…
Technician or business owner
This week, we don't have 1 guest, or 2 guests, but 3!
In this raw, honest and open conversation, we discuss what it takes to go from technician to business owner.
Ageless Chimney and Apex Air duct disc…
Company Language & Why it Matters
A new week means a new episode! This week Chad and I discuss language and why it is essential in his business as well as yours!
We discuss branding, and how a chimney can possibly tell a story.
I'm Ch…
Management Systems: Task reporting & Accountability
This week, Chad and I discuss the outcomes of the weekend's football games, what the point rule is, and how much money he saved with his notorious "poop rule."
I'm Chad Murray, certified business coa…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Bad Apple Employees
This week is ALL about employees!
Chad and Sophia discuss why company's keep their bad apples around, how your business can function bigger and better without them, and how Chad is changing and adjust…
Systems with Sherwood Adams from Ageless Chimney
Guest alert!
Sophia and I welcome Sherwood Adams from Ageless Chimney located in Levittown outside of Long Island, NY.
Sherwood is a business owner and a client of Chad.
In this week's episode we hammer…
New Year, or is it? What 2021 Means for Your Business
Happy New Year! We are glad to be back with a fresh new year and a fresh new episode.
This week we are covering what a new year means for you business.
Chad talks about why he left his service business…
Bettering Your Business with Mark Stoner
In this week's episode, we have Mark Stoner. Together we discuss how failures eventually lead to success. Both of us being service business owners, our experiences and failures seem almost identical…
Systems for Hiring & Accountability
In this week's episode, we discuss hiring. How to hire, why to hire, how to find your employees and how to keep them.
A lot of it has to do with accountability and holding your business and you as the…
Outside the Business Box: Who We Are
As a service industry business owner for over 25 years, I've had my share of ups and downs– just like you. I became a certified business coach because some help from a knowledgeable mentor changed m…
Scripts - How to Brand Your Services and Products
Scripting is essential in scaling your business. Branding is done by all departments saying the same verbiage across the board. It is a culture project as well by everyone getting on the same page.
S…
Season 2 Episode 10 Why Hire a Social Media Expert - Sophia Klemenz Explains
Sophia Klemenz is my social media manger for all my businesses. I hired her because of the time it saves me from having to do but I was not expecting the major upgrade I received upon her taking over…
Season 2 Episode 9 The Talented Tim Reed - We Discuss How the Fireplace and Chimney Industries Can Benefit From Each Other
I've been chomping at the opportunity to finally get Tim Reed on my podcast.
He's the fireplace guy, I'm the chimney guy. Together see what we can do to help sales in our industries by diving into wh…
Season 2 Episode 8 Anatomy of a Sale
Anatomy of a Sales Process
Season 2 is all about how sales and how to get your business making more money through new systems and processes.
The episode will show you exactly how to train a salespers…
S1 E7: What Does a Business Coach Consultant Really Do?
What Does a Business Coach Consultant Really Do?
I'm asked this question a lot: "What does a business coach/consultant really do?"
I will breakdown the difference between coach and consultant.
Sometime…
S1 E6: The Anxiety of an Entrepreneur
The Anxiety of an Entrepreneur
Have you ever had a late night or early morning where you couldn't sleep due to anxiety related to your business?
I myself woke up and in anxiety mode this morning. I had…
S1 E5: Why Certification in Any Industry Matters featuring Marshall Peters from Certified Chimney Professionals
Why Being Certified in Any Industry Matters
Certification in your industry is a surefire way to gain a competitive advantage. It is amazing that more business do not take this step in advancing their …
S1 E4: Find an Industry Titan to Advise You featuring Michael Boudart from Lindemman Chimney
Find an Industry Titan to Advise You
I had a rough 2018 in my service company that I sought out an industry titan to advise me. If you haven't done this then listen to see how its helped me and anothe…