Business Unscripted - Triumph Business Solutions
Welcome to Business Unscripted, the podcast where real business conversations happen. Hosted by Dave Worden, founder of Triumph Business Solutions, this podcast dives into the raw, unfiltered realities of running and growing a business. Each episode explores the struggles, strategies, and accountability moments that shape the journey of entrepreneurs and business owners.
With a mix of solo episodes, co-host partners, and guest appearances from other business owners, Business Unscripted offers diverse perspectives and actionable insights. Whether you're navigating challenges, seeking strategies, or just looking for honest conversations about business, this podcast has something for you.
Join us weekly as we tackle the unscripted moments that define success, all while fostering accountability and connection with our listeners.
Subscribe now and follow Business Unscripted for stories, strategies, and actionable insights that will inspire your own business journey. New episodes drop every Friday!
Episodes
85 episodes
Turning Quiet Credibility Into Clients On LinkedIn
Ready to turn quiet credibility into visible authority on LinkedIn? We invited LinkedIn advisor and CPD-certified AI consultant Eileen Snover to show exactly how to build trust, land the right conversations, and keep a posting cadence you can a...
From Networking To Closing: Practical Sales Lessons For Solopreneurs
The hardest part of selling isn’t the script—it’s the clarity. We sit down with consultant and creator Sean Banks to unpack how he rebuilt his business around one goal: helping solopreneurs sell with intention. From the power of patient network...
Ten Don'ts That Grow A Business
Ready to stop owning a job and start building a business that grows without you? We unpack ten powerful “don’ts” that flip the script on how you work: ditch the technician-only mindset, step into your manager and entrepreneur modes, and use fai...
From Missed Calls To Smart Conversations: How Small Teams Use Voice AI To Win Customers
Ever hang up from support and think, there has to be a better way? We felt that too—until a voice agent answered faster, stayed on task, and wrapped the call in under a minute. That sparked a deep dive into how small teams can use voice AI to s...
Aftershocks, Mindset, and the Price of Waiting: Turning a 7.4 Earthquake into a Business Wake-Up Call
A city shakes, the power cuts, and suddenly the “someday” tasks in your business feel way too fragile. We open with a raw, first-hand account of a 7.4 earthquake and 200+ aftershocks, then turn that jolt into a plan: choose a destination, price...
What if the only edge you need is honesty, practice, and consistent cash discipline?
Ever feel like you’re carrying your business, your family, and your clients on your shoulders at the same time? Same here. This week I’m solo, sharing hard-won lessons from a franchise false start, a rocky second run, and a third build that fin...
Building Business Growth Through Effective Prospecting
Struggling with cold calling? The solution might be simpler than you think. In this illuminating episode of Business Unscripted, Dave and Dwarne tackle the psychological barriers that make prospecting so challenging for many business owners and...
The Art of Consistent Prospecting: Keeping Your Pipeline Full
Ever wonder why your sales pipeline suddenly dries up despite your best efforts? The answer lies in what you did—or didn't do—90 days ago. In this practical, no-nonsense episode of Business Unscripted, we unpack the "90-day rule" o...
Finding Your Why: Turning Business Passion into Legacy - RIP Charlie
What drives you as a business owner? Beyond profit margins and growth targets, what's the deeper purpose that gets you out of bed each morning?In this thought-provoking episode of Business Unscripted, David and Duarne explore how defini...
Busting the "If It Ain't Broke" Mindset: Why Proactive Business Owners Win
Authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's the cornerstone of sustainable business growth. In this compelling episode, we tackle the dangerous mindset of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" that keeps many entrepreneurs stuck in reactive firefightin...
What Your Accounting Class Never Taught You About Real Profit
Transforming your business's financial health starts with understanding a crucial concept most entrepreneurs miss: real revenue isn't just what you bring in—it's what remains after subtracting the essential costs of delivering your product or s...
Small Business Owners Must Pay Themselves First
Are you part of the 82% of small business owners at risk of failure due to poor cash management? In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the financial reality most entrepreneurs face but rarely discuss.Did you know that 54% of business o...
Dance, Backflips, and Profit First: The Bananas Way
What can a viral baseball entertainment phenomenon teach us about serious business principles? In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable story of the Savannah Bananas and how they transformed from a struggling minor league team with $1....
Your business might be hemorrhaging money without you even knowing it.
Ever discovered that one of your best clients is actually your least profitable? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the hidden dangers of not tracking profitability at the client level. Dwarin shares a shocking revelation from his o...
The Impossible-to-Fail Formula: Do the Work That Matters
Success doesn't happen by accident. As we enter the second half of the year, are you tracking the metrics that truly matter in your business?This candid episode delivers hard truths about what separates struggling entrepreneurs from thr...
AI Agents Unleashed
Ever wonder what it would be like to have a digital employee handling your most tedious tasks while you focus on what truly matters? That future just arrived, and it's more accessible than you might think.During our latest conversation,...
Smart Business Owners Think About These Hidden Financial Strategies - Profit First
Have you been approaching networking all wrong? Most business owners attend events hoping to sell their products or services, yet only about 10% of attendees are actually looking to buy. That fundamental misalignment explains why so many walk a...
Effective Delegation Will Transform Your Small Business
Struggling to let go of control in your business? You're not alone. In this candid conversation, we explore how the mindset of "nobody can do it like I can" becomes the biggest obstacle to growth and scalability.Delegation isn't simply ...
When Your Gut Says Run, Don't Walk to the Exit
Have you ever found yourself stressing over things completely beyond your control? In this heart-to-heart conversation, Dave and Duarne tackle one of the most powerful mindset shifts any business owner can make: focusing solely on what you can ...
Who's Representing Your Business When You're Not Looking?
A simple U-Haul rental becomes a cautionary tale about customer service when Dave shares his nightmare experience with disengaged employees who left him stranded with a dead car battery. This seemingly small incident launches a deep exploration...
Growth Mindset for Business Success
What separates successful entrepreneurs from those who struggle isn't just skill or opportunity—it's mindset. In this illuminating solo episode, we explore how shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset can transform your business trajectory.
Getting Paid On Time: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Cash Flow
What happens when clients don't pay their invoices on time? Cash flow disruptions can cripple small businesses, yet many owners hesitate to implement the very policies that could protect them. Dave and Duarne share a recent real-world example w...
Stop Trying to Be Everyone's McDonald's When You Could Be Chick-fil-A
Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs seem to accomplish so much while others constantly battle overwhelm? In this candid conversation, Dave Worden and Duarne Bernhagen tackle the critical foundation that determines whether your business will succ...
Stop Wasting Time in Meaningless Meetings and Start Networking with Purpose
The secret to effective networking isn't filling your calendar with meetings—it's building meaningful connections that actually move your business forward. Dave Worden and Duarne Bernhagen cut through the noise to deliver a refreshingly honest ...
Mastering Your Mindset: The Power of Positive Reactions
What happens when your carefully laid plans suddenly change? Do you spiral into frustration or pivot with purpose? The difference between these reactions often determines your success as an entrepreneur.Dave Worden takes the helm solo i...