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. 227: Values-First Leadership – Building a Foundation of Unreasonable Hospitality
In this episode, our three guests - Brian Nolan, Sydney Bates & Maureen Richard - explore how principles from Will Guidara’s "Unreasonable Hospitality" can transform workplace culture beyond the rest…
Ep. 226: Marketing Blueprint & the Painting Industry – From Digital Presence to ROI with Brandon Pierpont of Painter Marketing Pros
Brandon Pierpont, Founder & CEO of Painter Marketing Pros and recipient of the PCA’s 2025 Industry Partner of the Year award, reveals game-changing strategies for painting contractors, including the …
Re-Release #116: What does it mean to get Out of the Hourglass?
What does it actually mean to get OUT of the hourglass? It’s a phrase we speak to often here at Nolan Consulting Group and a core part of our mission statement. We released an episode on this topic b…
Ep. 225: The Learning Never Stops – A Chat with Business Coach Jim Bradley on His Love of Knowledge
Jim Bradley, Business Coach at Nolan Consulting Group opens up about his ongoing love of learning, including what pushed him to go after his doctorate in business. Molly and Jim share insights about …
Ep. 224: Shifting Your Financial Perspective — From Accounting to Strategic Management
Join us as we dive deep into the crucial distinction between Accounting and strategic financial management with Senior Business Coach, Kathryn Freeman. Discover why looking at your business finances …
Ep. 223: Catching up with DASH Content Collective – The Ins and Outs of Social Media Marketing in 2025
In this episode we dive into the Ins and Outs of Social Media Marketing for Small Business in 2025 with Shannon Hinderberger & Darlene Veenhuizen, the co-founders of Dash Content Collective. From hi…
Ep. 222: Highlights from the Experience Mindset, a Book by Tiffani Bova – Where EX & CX are Intricately Intertwined
We are kicking off 2025 and the first podcast of the year with a focus on The Experience Mindset, Changing The Way You Think About Growth, a book by Tiffani Bova.
This is a read that several of us her…
Ep. 221: The Sellers Peer Group – Maximizing Business Value in a Changing Market
In this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Brian Nolan, Jim Bradley, and Molly Nolan delve into the trades industry's evolving landscape, and the influence of private equity on small business transitio…
Ep. 220: AI Meets Small Business: Productivity, Culture, and Innovation - A conversation with Ross Hartmann of Kiingo AI
In this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Molly sits down with Ross Hartmann, founder of Kiingo AI, to explore the transformative potential of AI and generative AI for small businesses. They discuss p…
Ep. 219: Safety First – Navigating an OSHA Audit and Building a Culture of Safety at Webfoot Home Improvements
Our conversation this week features Travis Ulrich, the CEO and co-founder of Webfoot Home Improvements based in Bend, OR. A few weeks ago, Travis shared with his Mastermind Group that Webfoot experi…
Ep. 218: Breaking Sales Barriers – Mastering Mindset and Unlocking Potential, Highlighting an Upcoming Sales Workshops
Join Mike Shannon and Molly Nolan as they delve into the transformative power of self-awareness in sales. They explore the role of mindset, emotional control, and belief systems in driving success, w…
Ep. 217: The Roadmap Reset – Gearing up your 2025 Planning
Join us as we dive into the planning season with Molly Nolan and Jay Rogers. We’re speaking to what we’re seeing and how we’re involved with our clients; from budgeting tools, conversations and plann…
Ep. 216: Inside the Coaching Room: Sales Leadership Strategies with Mark Repkin, Josh Cornell & Mike Green
Step into the Coaching Room with Sales Coach Mark Repkin and two high performing Sales Leaders, Mike Green from Fitzpatrick Painting & Josh Cornell from Kennedy Painting, as they share real-world ins…
Ep. 215: – An Acquisition Story Connecting with the Co-Owners at Central Oregon Garage Door
Kim Merryman, Vice President of Central Oregon Garage Door and Kyle Fetzer, President, discuss their journey to becoming co-owners of Central Oregon Garage Door in April 2024. Highlighting the impor…
Ep. 214: Organic Authenticity & Building Relationships with Jaclyn Rogers, Client Relations Manager at Ai Painting Plus
We’re thrilled to welcome Jaclyn Rogers, Client Relations Manager at Ai Painting Plus in Columbia,MO , to today’s episode for a conversation focusing on her transition from retail management to the p…
Ep. 213: Retirement & Exiting Well – The Final Chapter with Kevin Nolan
We are welcoming back Kevin Nolan, Former CEO of Nolan Painting & Co- Founder of Nolan Consulting Group to discuss a pretty momentous point in his life - On September 21st, Kevin celebrated his 65th …
Ep. 212: The Art of Sales Coaching, A Conversation with Jeff Cramer
With over 40 years of experience in both B2B and B2C sales, Jeff Cramer, a seasoned Sales Professional and Coach, has seen it all. Now, he uses his extensive knowledge to help sales representatives a…
Ep. 211: Where Resistance Meets Strengths – A Retreat Debrief Unlocking the Power of the Reflected Best Self Exercise
In this episode, we dive into the Reflected Best Self Exercise™ (RBSE) with Brian Nolan, a powerful personal development tool designed to help you see your best self through the eyes of others. Origi…
Ep. 210: Top 10 Leadership Mistakes People Make from an SLII Experience™ Framework
Colin Nolan, Senior Business Coach at Nolan Consulting Group and Certified Trainer of Ken Blanchard’s SLII Experience™ (Situational Leadership) Program is back to talk the Top 10 Leadership Mistakes …
Ep. 209: Fast Growth Planning – Organizational Development & Strategic Decisions
Today we’re wrapping the discussion of the Fast Growth Planning Program, designed to give Business Owners with a “fast growth” mindset the framework to achieve. Joined by Jay Rogers and Kathryn Freem…