Pull Up And Thrive with Stephen Capps
Many start their businesses seeking more flexibility and family time, but instead, they often feel overwhelmed by insurmountable work, stressed by growing responsibilities, burned out from long days and sleepless nights, and guilty for losing precious time with loved ones. I'm Stephen Capps, and I help overwhelmed business owners overcome adversity to achieve the life and business they desire. But my journey wasn't smooth. I started with a dream that quickly turned into a nightmare. In less than a year, I lost my wife to cancer, our largest customer, got remarried, and faced near financial ruin. I learned that hard work alone wasn't enough. Through trial and error, I made every mistake possible, but I turned my business around from the brink of bankruptcy to debt-free and thriving. In each episode, I'll share the nuts and bolts of running a successful blue-collar business. You'll gain practical insights and strategies to overcome adversity, avoid burnout, and build the life and business you want. Tune in for actionable advice that will propel your business forward, featuring Stephen Capps, the expert who transformed his own setbacks into success.
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Episodes
105 episodes
Top 10 Hacks To Crush It In Your Life And Business!
Explore over 98 insightful episodes and 9 exclusive bonus episodes, totaling 42 hours of invaluable podcast content, created and curated over nearly 4 years. Join us on today’s show as Stephen reveals the top 10 strategies to excel in bot...
So You Think You Want to Start A Business?
Are you contemplating starting your own business? In this eye-opening episode, Stephen delivers essential insights and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Discover the critical distinctions between being a skilled tradesman and m...
How To Delegate Like A Rock Star!
Are you tired of running like a hamster in a wheel inside your business, constantly busy but never moving forward? In this episode, Stephen delves into the fundamentals of effective delegation, a critical skill for business success and leadersh...
How Do I Recover After Loss? 15 Ways To Live Again!
In this powerful episode, Stephen tackles the universal experience of loss and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. Everyone has faced hurt, pain, betrayal, and rejection. You've been let down, disappointed, and devastated, feeling sadness...
Harnessing The Power Of Focus- Revisited
In the words of the wise Mr. Miyagi, “Your focus needs focus.” Entrepreneurs can get things done, but maintaining focus can be challenging. In this episode, Stephen shares productivity tips and reveals four effective tactics to improve fo...
Decisions, Grace And Doing The Hard Things
1- make a quality decisionEpisode 14 Decision Making Made Simple2-Give yourself some grace3- Understand it will be HARD
STOP The Insanity! It's Time To Give Up And Try Something Different.
In this insightful episode, Stephen addresses the often-overlooked definition of insanity: doing the same thing repeatedly while expecting different results. This common trap ensnares even the most determined and hardworking individuals, leadin...
How NOT To Crack Under The Pressure. 3 Ways To Make It When Things Are Not Happening.
As hard-charging entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves in high-pressure situations, adding stress to our already demanding lives. In this episode, Stephen provides invaluable strategies for managing stress and maintaining resilience in both li...
Taking Your Contracting Business To Another Level! With Tanner Mullen
Growing a business is NOT easy, but follow-up can be. In this episode, Stephen has a conversation with Tanner Mullen about hiring, culture, and Tanner's cutting-edge CRM built for service business, Drip Jobs.
How Do I Hire When No One Wants To Work? Tactics For Hiring In 2024
You will never achieve success by sitting back and waiting for it to happen. Being passive will NOT move you forward! In today's show, Stephen shares his new hiring tactics for 2024, perfect for blue-collar businesses. Learn how to find and att...
8 Ways NOT To Lose Your Butt In Business!
Business is NOT for the faint of heart; there are so many things that you have to figure out. In this episode, Stephen lays out 8 ways NOT to lose your butt in business. 1- not everyone is your customer2- put it in writin...
Grow Your Network, Grow Your Networth! With Jerry Iverson
How do you grow your network, and why is it important? In this episode, Stephen has special guest Jerry Iverson, a networking expert with 20 years in the trenches. Jerry lays out the importance of a network, how to build it, and how to grow you...
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started
If we could go back in time, what would we tell our younger selves? In this episode, Stephen lays out the 10 things he wishes he would have known when he started.
Grow Yourself, Grow Your Business, Change Your Life!
Are you asking the question how do I grow my business? In this episode, Stephen lays out just that in 4 simple steps. 1 You have to make a commitment to personal growth Matthew 25:14: “For it will be like a man going on ...
7 Mistakes Business Owners Make That Are Guaranteed To Give You Heartburn! Revisited
Do you hate heartburn? Me too, but worse than that, I hate not knowing what’s causing it. Honestly, sometimes it’s really hard to put your finger on the source of the pain. In this episode, Stephen is going to tackle the 7 mistakes busin...
10 Old School Work Habits Guaranteed To Make You Money!
They say, “There’s no school like the old school.” On this episode, Stephen shares old-school work habits guaranteed to make you money! 1- show up2- give the customer a price
Burn The Ships! When Turning Back Is NOT An Option!
We give ourselves too many outs, too many escapes. If this doesn't work, I’ll go back to my job. If living on my own doesn’t work, I’ll move back home with my parents. If this marriage doesn’t work, we’ll get a divorce. Too many easy ways out. ...
Thriving In Uncertain Times!
Everyone will face challenging times in life or business in the form of hardship, difficulty, loss, slowed economic times, or another struggle sooner or later. The question is, are you ready? No one can be prepared 100% but in this episod...
7 Hacks For Raising A Family And Getting Things Done!
How do I win at business without losing my family? This is NOT something that you can do alone. It requires working together as a family. In this episode, Stephen lays out 7 hacks for raising a family and getting things done!
Stop Letting Failure Hold You Back! Stephen's Counts Down Of His Top 10 Failures.
Everyone makes mistakes, yes, even Stephen...lol After 20 years in business, he has made his fair share of failures and mistakes. In this episode, Stephen lays out his top 10 failures and mistakes all to make you feel better about yourself. So ...
Get The Roadmap To Grow Your Business!
Are you struggling in your business, or are you just ready to go to the next level? Is faith, family, and business important to you? Then Pull Up And Thrive- ELITE is for you! This is Stephen's online program that's 1- On-demand Master Classes ...
How To Start, Run, And Grow A Business? With Allen Lee
Have you ever wondered how to start a handyman business? Or any other business, for that matter? In this episode, Stephen sits down with Allen Lee from The Handyman Journey to discuss just that. Book a consultation call with Allen Lee a...
How To Create A Great Place To Work!
Are you asking yourself, "How do I attract great people?" Well, great people are looking for a great place to work. In this episode, Stephen lays out the 8 things he had done to create that great place to work.
Discovering Servant Leadership. Making The Leap From Boss To Leader!
We have all worked for horrible bosses, and the last thing we wanted was to be one ourselves! But sometimes, it happens, even to the best of us. In this episode, Stephen lays out the steps to make the leap from boss to servant leader. <...
10 Ways To Be A Loser! Do The Opposite And Win, Win, Win!
Have you ever noticed the habits of people who just can't ring the bell of excellence? Why can't they do it? They say they're really trying but as you dig deep you realize that there is always a reason why. In this episode, Stephen ...