Building a Business that Lasts

What does it take to build a business that lasts—without losing yourself or your family along the way? Michael Hyatt, bestselling author, speaker, and business leader, joins Jay Owen to share his journey of turning around companies, setting boundaries, and creating a life of intentional success. From leading as CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers to building Full Focus with his daughter as CEO, Michael has lived out the “double win”—winning at work and at home. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why ...

What does it take to grow a business from $46K to $16M in just five years? Beth Lachance, founder and CEO of GMVA (Global Medical Virtual Assistants), joins Jay Owen to share her incredible story of rapid growth, purposeful leadership, and how saying “no” to distractions helped her say “yes” to scale. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to rethink your systems for 10X growthWhy imposter syndrome might actually be a strengthHow to build culture with 1,300+ remote workersThe power of niching do...

The founders of HW Contracting share their 15-year journey from getting laid off to building a successful roofing business together, highlighting the realities of partnership, narrowing business focus, and balancing work with family life. • Started business out of necessity after both being laid off during economic downturn • Initially took on any construction jobs that would pay the bills • Made difficult transition to narrowing focus exclusively to roofing • Learning to say "no" to project...

In the FIRST episode of 2025, Craig Carder from C3 Medical Device joins us to share the raw, unfiltered truth about the struggles and sacrifices of entrepreneurship. We dive into the challenges of letting go, building effective leadership, and creating systems that drive growth. Craig opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, revealing how resilience and adaptability are key to lasting success. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Listen to other episodes and see videos of th...

Welcome to another episode of Building a Business that Lasts! In today's episode, we have an insightful conversation with Jay Owen, a successful entrepreneur, about the challenges and triumphs of building an enduring business while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Join us as Jay shares his personal struggles with email addiction and the steps he takes to disconnect and trust his team while on vacation. We also delve into the importance of personal growth and self-care practices, such...