Out of the Hourglass
Out of the Hourglass, presented by Nolan Consulting Group, is here to help Small Business Owners and Contractors alike visualize their goals, develop their team & build sustainable growth. You'll hear from our panel of NCG Coaches on a variety of topics, guest speakers from top industry resources, Business Owners sharing best practices and a focus on strategies across sales, marketing, business planning, human resources and more. We're here to take you "out of the hourglass" and reach YOUR Summit.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 249
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep. 245: Don’t Hit Snooze on 2026 Planning – Why Now is the Time to Start Your Annual Plan
When the Summer days start fading, we start planning! Today we’re diving into the importance of starting your 2026 planning now - at the very least, getting those dates on the calendar in October or …
Ep. 244: Beating the Drum – Setting the Table for Sales Success with Gavin Hepp
Join us as we welcome Gavin Hepp, Co Founder of Webfoot Home Improvements and newest addition to the Nolan Sales Coaching team. Gavin shares his passion for "Setting the Table" - the critical foundat…
Ep. 243: Checking Back In — Stewart Painting's Board Journey Continues
Back in 2022, we sat down with Sheldon Stewart, Owner & President of Stewart Painting to talk about his early journey building a board of directors—well, we're back for round two to see how things ha…
Ep. 242: Safety Reports – Transforming Construction Safety with Digital Technology
In this episode, Molly sits down with Ryan Reber from Safety Reports by Align Ops to discuss the critical importance of safety in the construction industry and how digital technology is transforming …
Ep. 241: Cybersecurity for Small Business – It's Not Optional Anymore
In this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Molly sits down with Paul Grenci, President & Co-Founder of Red Key Solutions, to discuss the critical cybersecurity threats facing small businesses today. Pa…
Ep. 240: The Heavy Backpack — Breaking Through CEO Isolation with Bill Drysdale
In this powerful conversation, Bill Drysdale, former General Manager of Fujifilm's $500M digital camera division and current Vistage Chair, opens up about the reality of CEO isolation and the "heavy …
Ep. 239: Compensation Planning for Growth – A Conversation with Utopia HR Solutions
Lisa DeMaria, founder of Utopia HR Solutions, joins us to discuss strategic compensation planning and employee retention for small to mid-sized businesses in the trades industry. We explore how to cr…
Ep. 238: From Founder to Coach – Mike Freeman's Entrepreneurial Evolution
Join us as we sit down with Mike Freeman, Co-Founder of Mike's Quality Painting and One Day Concrete Coatings, and newest Associate Coach with Nolan Consulting Group. From starting a lawn mowing busi…
Ep. 237: The Dual Impact – Safety Focus as a People Strategy and Business Advantage
Implementing robust safety practices creates a powerful dual advantage—protecting your most valuable asset, your people, while simultaneously driving business growth and opportunity. Paul Cook and Da…
Ep. 236: Pain Points & Price Points – Winning the Objection Game Before It Starts
In this episode, Colin Nolan shares the importance of transforming objections into opportunities by mastering the art of uncovering customer pain. Discover why the most successful objection handling …
Ep. 235: The Hourglass Scorecard – A Tool for Business Assessment and Growth
Brian Nolan, Co-founder and President of Nolan Consulting Group, and Business Coach Sydney Bates discuss the rollout of the NEW Hourglass Scorecard, a dynamic assessment tool for trades businesses f…
Ep. 234: What Small Business Owners Should Know When Choosing a Financial Advisor
Ever wonder how to find a financial advisor who really 'gets' your business? Join us as we chat with Michael Pallozzi of HFM Investment Advisors about navigating the financial advisory landscape as a…
Ep. 233: The Rise of AI Search & Digital Marketing for Home Service Businesses
Sarah Adkins, owner of Big Shark Marketing, discusses the evolution of digital marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of adapting to AI-powered search and creating high-quality, authoritati…
Ep. 232: Planning for the Unplanned – Every Business Owner Needs a Crisis Plan
Crisis planning should be non-negotiable for every business owner, regardless of age or company size. On today’s episode with Brian Nolan we discuss why having a comprehensive crisis plan isn't just…
Re-Release Episode #196: Unlocking the World of Crucial Conversations – High Stakes, Disagreeing Opinions and High Emotions
Whether it be a tough conversation you need to have with an employee or need to de-escalate an issue or job gone awry with a customer, we are unlocking the tools to better prepare ourselves for the…
Ep. 231: Budget B Agility – Preparing Your Business for Whatever Comes Next
Discover the importance of Plan B Budgeting with Kathryn Freeman, Senior Business Coach and Director of Operations, as we transition from Q1 to Q2. Learn why financial contingency planning is essenti…
Re-Release #179: Job Site Leadership – Their System vs. Our System and the 3-Legged Stool
For many businesses who experience the swing of seasonality, the wheels of the busy season are quickly starting to roll and it’s a great time to ensure your production team is prepared to lead effect…
Ep. 230: From Trades to Real Estate — How Dan Brady Built a Second Seven-Figure Business in the Short Term Rental Space
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Brady, owner of Dan Brady Painting and Adventure North Vacation Rentals, to explore his journey from CEO of Painting business to real estate investor. Dan shares…
Ep. 229: A Journey to CEO & Intentionality – How Eric Tilghman Transformed His Leadership & Mindset Approach
This impactful conversation with Eric Tilghman, CEO of Tilghman Builders, walks us through his transformative journey over the last 10 years of becoming more intentional, goal-driven and embracing "…
Ep. 228: How I Show Up as a Leader
Nolan Consulting Group Co-Founder & President, Brian Nolan, explores the multifaceted dimensions of effective leadership - How do YOU show up as a Leader? Brian breaks down how leaders can better und…