Business Machine

Business Machine Website https://businessmachine.show/ Podcast Summary In this inspiring episode of The Business Machine, host Brian Town sits down with Tyler Todt, a content creator, entrepreneur, and coach, to discuss personal development, health, entrepreneurship, and mindset. Tyler shares his unconventional journey from professional poker player to bank manager and ultimately to building a successful personal brand on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. Tyler opens up about his struggles with health and work-life balance while managing a bank, his shift toward self-improvement, and the steps he took to transform his life, marriage, and career. He emphasizes choosing positivity, setting clear life priorities, and helping others grow. With actionable advice and compelling personal stories, Tyler highlights how discipline, mentorship, and generosity can lead to long-term success.   Book Recommendation:  Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink (Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3Q1zgi5) Mindset Inspiration:  The War o

In this insightful episode of The Business Machine, host Brian Town welcomes Rachel Kennedy, the founder and CEO of Southern Lighthouse. Rachel shares her journey from a seasoned recruiter to launching her own business during the pandemic. With a focus on employer branding, particularly in the construction industry, Rachel explains how Southern Lighthouse helps companies attract and retain top talent by building compelling, authentic brands. She dives deep into the importance of LinkedIn strategies, managing time effectively, and embracing a guiding role for businesses. Through anecdotes and actionable advice, Rachel opens up about the challenges of starting a business, finding balance as an entrepreneur, and creating a lasting legacy for her family and clients. Book Recommendation: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell (Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3W57vJ2) Leadership Inspiration: Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller (Purchase here: https://amzn.to/42bhfoC) Brian's Contact Information: EMAIL: brian@michiganc

In this compelling reboot episode of The Business Machine, host Brian Town sits down with Clifton Sellers, founder and owner of Legacy Builder. Clifton shares his inspiring journey from a rural Alabama upbringing and traditional career paths to founding a thriving digital marketing agency. With authenticity and candor, they dive into topics like building a personal brand, the importance of founder-led content, and the highs and lows of scaling a business. Clifton also opens up about his personal mission to break generational curses and leave a lasting legacy for his family and clients.   Book Recommendation: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara (Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3DXDlko) Clifton’s Contact Information: EMAIL: clifton@legacybuildergrowth.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifton-sellers-b46a07244/

Author of the book “Personality Marketing: Join Your Industry’s A-List by Embracing Your Inner Nerd” and the upcoming book, “The Crisis of the Ordinary: What to Do If You Secretly Wish for More Than What You’ve Got,” Brittany has a passion for helping people remember how to DREAM BIG (and then giving them the strategic marketing steps to turn those big dreams into realities. Mother of 4 and self-professed musical theatre and personal development nerd, she spends her days mashing her clients’ “inner potatoes” until they’re magically delicious. Mission: Brittany wants to make sure that people know to figure out what you want as an entrepreneur, and then help them form a plan to make it possible. She then helps you learn what the market wants and how it aligns with what you want. Mistake: Brittany struggled with remembering as a leader that this a business first, so hiring friends and family as employees sometimes made things more challenging, as it made it harder to say no to them. She also recommends to not