Episodes 282
Avg. Duration 40m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (22)
Since May 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Out of the Hourglass, presented by Nolan Consulting Group, is here to help Small Business Owners and Contractors alike visualize their goals, develop their team & build sustainable growth. You'll hear from our panel of NCG Coaches on a variety of topics, guest speakers from top industry resources, Business Owners sharing best practices and a focus on strategies across sales, marketing, business planning, human resources and more. We're here to take you "out of the hourglass" and reach YOUR Summit.

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Ep. 276: Real Talk on Safety – Perspectives from Five Trades Leaders

Jun 10, 2026 41m

June is National Safety Month and this episode is our way of honoring it. We gathered five leaders from NCG's Safety Peer Group, each representing a different role and a different corner of the…

Ep. 275: Automate First – An Honest Take on AI, Zapier, and Smarter Systems with Lindsey Mueller of Sound Painting Solutions

May 27, 2026 44m

Automation doesn't have to start with AI, it starts with a process you're fed up with. Lindsey Mueller, co-owner of Sound Painting Solutions in Seattle, has been building Zapier workflows for over a…

Ep. 274: The New Spectrum – Hiring the Right Leaders and Learning to Let Go with Rich Lauretta

May 20, 2026 52m

Rich Lauretta has been building Spectrum Painting in Northern New Jersey since 1989 and recently made the boldest move of his career: hiring a Director of Operations, HR Manager, and Field Supervisor…

Ep. 273: The Team That Wanted to Free Him: Pete Grandin on Building a Management Team That Transformed GrandScapes

May 13, 2026 54m

Pete Grandin has spent over 40 years building GrandScapes into one of Rhode Island's premier landscaping companies — and the last few years have looked completely different. In this episode, Pete…

Ep. 272: Working Genius in Action — Hiring, Retention, and Leadership | with Alysa Medina of Painters USA

May 06, 2026 59m

What if you could understand how someone approaches their work before you ever put them in a seat - and use that understanding to build stronger teams, reduce turnover, and make your toughest…

Ep. 271: Hire for Potential – Introducing the POP™ Assessment with Jane Allen and Mark Repkin

Apr 29, 2026 58m

Most hiring decisions are made on gut feel and most bad hires reveal themselves long after the interview is over. In this episode, we sit down with Jane Allen, owner of Smart Work Assessments, and…

Ep. 270: Business is Messy – Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Your Number Two

Apr 22, 2026 43m

Finding and keeping a strong "number two" is one of the most important — and most difficult — hires a trades business owner will ever make. In this episode of Business is Messy, Brian and Colin make…

Ep. 269: The Leap and the Plan – How Watson & Sons Turned Pressure Into Progress

Apr 15, 2026 44m

What does it take to go from a 5-person local plumbing company to a multi-location operation serving six counties - as an unknown in a brand new market? John Moskola, co-owner of Watson & Sons…

Ep. 268: The Outside Perspective – What Level 2 Safety Certification Really Looks Like with Darren Lottes & Mason Mimnaugh

Apr 08, 2026 58m

Safety programs don't protect your people -  safety culture does. And there's a big difference between having policies on paper and actually living them on the job site.  In this episode, Darren…

Ep. 267: Your Brand Story – Video, Content & the Marketing Mindset That Changes Everything

Mar 25, 2026 54m

Your brand story is one of the most powerful tools you have, but most businesses don't know how to tell it. In this episode, Molly sits down with Dennis Williams, co-founder & Partner of 3…

Ep. 266: Financial Clarity Meets Smart Staffing – Fractional Solutions for the Trades

Mar 18, 2026 57m

Annie Newton, founder of ProfitWorks, joins the podcast to share how fractional CFO services and strategic remote talent placement are transforming trades businesses. From weekly cash flow discipline…

Ep. 265: Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Business Growth

Mar 11, 2026 1h 8m

Cash flow is the number one reason businesses fail—even profitable ones. Luis Serrano, Founder of Serrano Bookkeeping, joins the show to discuss why trades businesses struggle with cash flow and how…

Ep. 264: From Big Ideas to Strategic Execution – Pete DiStefano's Leadership Journey

Mar 04, 2026 46m

Pete DiStefano, President of DiStefano Brothers Companies, shares his 20-year journey from solo contractor to leading four thriving divisions: construction, floor coatings, closets, and electrical…

Ep. 263: Breaking Out of Autopilot — How Strategic Thinking Transforms Sales Results

Feb 25, 2026 41m

Are your sales reps following a script, or thinking strategically about each opportunity? Jeff Cramer, Sales Coach for Nolan Consulting Group and founder of Perceptive Learning, tackles one of the…

Ep. 262: Conquer the Chaos – The Balance of Family, Business & Finding Your Voice

Feb 18, 2026 45m

COO of Coeur d'Alene Painting Group, Desiree Cleave, knows what it means to conquer the chaos -  running multiple businesses, raising kids, and navigating family business leadership dynamics all at…

Ep. 261: Business Is Messy — Sales Culture, Family Succession & Accountability Challenges

Feb 11, 2026 45m

Business is Messy is back, bringing you practical solutions to the challenges every growing trades business faces. Brian Nolan and Colin Nolan are digging into three challenges facing their clients…

Ep. 260: Why Mental Health First Aid Matters — Equipping Leaders to Support Their Teams with Rob Vallentine

Feb 04, 2026 46m

Rob Vallentine, National Mental Health Trainer, joins us following his powerful Grand Summit keynote that left attendees still reaching out months later with gratitude. Rob shares how equipping…

Ep. 259: Growing a Legacy – The Story of Kent Countryside Nursery with Susan Kussin Tompkins

Jan 28, 2026 54m

Succession planning isn't just about paperwork—it's about trust, timing, and knowing when to let go. Susan Kussin Tompkins shares her 32-year journey at Kent Countryside Nursery & Landscaping,…

Ep. 258: Building Culture Through Strategic Downtime — The CHP Paint Co. Story

Jan 14, 2026 55m

Eric McDonald built CHP Paint Co.'s culture on a simple principle: you can't out-produce bad culture. After experiencing severe burnout in 2021, he made drastic changes—4-day work weeks,…

Ep. 257: You Can't Give What You Don't Have – Developing Yourself and Your Key Leaders in 2026

Jan 07, 2026 46m

Start 2026 strong by focusing on what matters most: developing yourself and your key leaders. Brian Nolan shares his personal development goal of completing a Half Ironman and explains why setting…

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