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The Wealthy Entrepreneur

The Wealthy Entrepreneur

Robert Gauvreau 156 Episodes Oct 20, 2026

The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast explores how business owners can turn their vision into financial success using the Profit Simple framework. Host Robert Gauvreau shares straightforward, actionable episodes designed to create financial clarity and stronger results. The show focuses on simplifying profit planning and helping entrepreneurs move toward financial freedom.

Episodes

Stop Being the Chief Everything Officer l Richard Shaull on Owner Dependence
Stop Being the Chief Everything Officer l Richard Shaull on Owner Dependence Oct 20, 2026 2330 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Richard, author of Exit Without Selling and founder of Adventure Capital Group, to unpack why so many entrepreneurs remain deeply embedded in businesses they supposedly built for freedom.
Does Your Business Pass the ”Ugly Baby Test”? Ft. Kathryn Finney
Does Your Business Pass the ”Ugly Baby Test”? Ft. Kathryn Finney Oct 6, 2026 2541 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Kathryn Finney, Founder & CEO of BUILD, venture investor, bestselling author of Build The Damn Thing, founder of the Dooney Fund, and longtime entrepreneur, for a candid conversation about what building actually requires.
The Three Wealth Levers Every Contractor Already Has ft. Paul Atherton
The Three Wealth Levers Every Contractor Already Has ft. Paul Atherton Sep 22, 2026 2554 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Paul Atherton, CEO and Co-Founder of Highspire, to talk about how general contractors can move beyond running profitable operating businesses and start building long-term wealth.
The Inevitable Exit: On Your Terms or Theirs? ft. Brian T. Franco
The Inevitable Exit: On Your Terms or Theirs? ft. Brian T. Franco Sep 8, 2026 2118 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Brian T. Franco, Founder and CEO of Meritage Partners, author of The Inevitable Exit, and host of The M&A Guy podcast, to talk about what founders often misunderstand about preparing for a sale, succession or any major capital event.
The 70/30 Rule That Builds Client Trust ft. Ken Ashley
The 70/30 Rule That Builds Client Trust ft. Ken Ashley Aug 25, 2026 1918 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Ken Ashley, Executive Director at Cushman & Wakefield, to talk about what three decades in commercial real estate have taught him about trust, discipline, responsiveness and becoming indispensable to clients.
Why Expertise Alone Doesn’t Build a Business ft. Michael Zipursky
Why Expertise Alone Doesn’t Build a Business ft. Michael Zipursky Aug 11, 2026 2264 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Michael Zipursky, co-founder of Consulting Success, to unpack why expertise alone is not enough to build a real consulting business. Michael explains why consultants often feel uncomfortable marketing themselves, how to reframe marketing as an act of service and why ideal client clarity matters more than chasing every ne
The 15-Person Breaking Point Most Founders Miss ft. Alicia Rius
The 15-Person Breaking Point Most Founders Miss ft. Alicia Rius Jul 28, 2026 2067 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Alicia Rius, founder of Hive Team Coaching and author of “Lead with Clarity”, to unpack why so many growing businesses do not actually have a strategy problem, execution problem or people problem. They have a clarity problem.
The Six-Figure Sales Hire Mistake Most Founders Make ft. Matthew Pollard
The Six-Figure Sales Hire Mistake Most Founders Make ft. Matthew Pollard Jul 14, 2026 2678 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Matthew Pollard, the Rapid Growth Coach and author of The Introvert’s Edge, to unpack why sales success has far less to do with charisma than most founders assume (and much more with systems).
The Uncomfortable Truth About Entrepreneurship ft. Scott Faulknor
The Uncomfortable Truth About Entrepreneurship ft. Scott Faulknor Jun 30, 2026 2398 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, we explore what that means and how entrepreneurs can scale their business, without giving in to burnout, through Scott Faulknor’s story.
Why 90% of Multi-Location Practices Fail & What Scott Dudley Did Differently
Why 90% of Multi-Location Practices Fail & What Scott Dudley Did Differently Jun 16, 2026 3322 In a landscape overrun by private equity - dental - Scott Dudley, CEO of Branin Center for Dentistry, took the other path and came out winning. In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, he shares how he made it happen.
Why Elite Firms Are Ditching Time-Based Fees ft. Stephen Embry
Why Elite Firms Are Ditching Time-Based Fees ft. Stephen Embry Jun 2, 2026 3307 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Stephen Embry, former chair of the ABA's Law Practice Division and legal technology expert, to explore the shift from traditional billable hours to value-based models and what this means for your firm's future profitability.
How NOT to Scale Chaos ft. Justin Thompson
How NOT to Scale Chaos ft. Justin Thompson May 19, 2026 2803 In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, host Bob Gauvreau sits down with Justin Thompson, Regional Partner of Alair Ontario & NE Ohio, to explore how a franchise model transforms the construction industry through systematized processes, transparent communication, and intentional culture.

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