Beyond Business Podcast

Dr. Dan Wallis is an entrepreneurial business owner redefining success. He isn't interested in giving his family the scraps of his day, or leaving a legacy of anything but authenticity and humility. Find out why Dan believes "winning" means winning at home first. No matter what you do for a living or where you find yourself in the marketplace, this conversation could change your business, your family, and your life.

When Ryan Carter says "transformational business," he's not talking about bettering the bottom line. Ryan envisions a world where businesses are run with excellence and integrity, business owners are community-leaders and culture-creators, and families have real impact in their cities by the way they love and serve their neighborhoods. A world in which people are driven by intentionality and selflessness... ultimately, by eternity.
Sound too good to be true? Tune in to hear why it might not be as far-fetched as you'd think.

Learn how Jared Knigge, Beyond Blue Media's resident photography and videography expert, approaches content and production--why storytelling matters for business, why video is king, and why stealing your ex's camera may just ignite an unknown love for the arts. Tune in to today's conversation on the importance of telling better stories.
You don't want to miss the advice Jared received from his high school calculus teacher... it could change your business (and life)!

Warning: This week's episode may result in an awesome social media presence for your business (and you might find yourself craving birthday cake).
Megan Wylie knows the world of social media all too well--the good, the bad, and the grammatically incorrect. She offers a fresh take on how to build a campaign that works: authenticity, authenticity, authenticity! Join the conversation (and the laughs) to learn why language matters, why your content needs to be good-but-not-perfect, which niches benefit from engaging with social media, and how to be honest and real online.

"I was created with a gift... I have something to give to this universe. I'm supposed to wake up and give that. I'm supposed to wake up and give myself."
Entrepreneur Brian Trainor is no typical interviewee. He offers daring insight into purpose and meaning, finding a balance in entrepreneurship and life (like committing to the "1% rule"), his work ethic and personal values, training up the next generation (and why adversity is a good thing), and so much more. His honesty is refreshing, and his candor is shocking. Tune in for the "adventure of business!"

For Nate Trail, running his business isn't the #1 priority. Find out why he believes family comes first, why being bored sometimes is okay, how to determine if your business is experiencing a leak or a flood, and the importance of delegation. This week's episode has something for everyone!

"The power is in the consumer, and if you're not meeting the standards that they have... they're going to go somewhere else."
Join Chris and Justin in a riveting conversation with Beyond Blue Media's
Creative Ads Director Matt Hazen, who has a pulse on the world of digital marketing advertising and offers insight for coming trends to the small business owner, the established CEO, and everyone in between.
Find out why our producer deemed this episode "our best yet!"

Join Chris and Justin as they discuss the formidable topic of "Search Engine Optimization" with Beyond Blue Media's very own resident expert, Joseph Jones. As the director of SEO, Joseph speaks the lingo fluently, but spins it to be both understandable and relevant. Utilizing a down-to-earth "apple orchard analogy," the three tackle SEO like you've never experienced.

"Ultimately, art is self-expression, but it is also connection to others." Join Beyond Blue Media's Creative Director, Jon Wretlind, as he explores the nuances of embracing creativity and intentionality in the world of business along with Owner, Hunter Wylie, and Host, Chris Rothenbury. Learn why he's passionate about avoiding the misuse of templates and technology in order to celebrate what is authentic and truly human.

Tune in to the first ever episode of the Beyond Business Podcast, featuring Justin Thompson and Hunter Wylie with Host, Chris Rothenbury. The three discuss the value of growing the culture of a company in the midst of a pandemic, as well as the purpose and heart behind starting a business podcast.