There is a common misconception that the entrepreneurial journey must be traveled alone. The problem with this belief is that should the entrepreneur stumble, he has no one to help him up. And should the entrepreneur succeed, he has no one to celebrate his achievements with.
The point is clear, the journey is best traveled as an adventure that’s shared.
The Stronger Business podcast exists to give entrepreneurs the tools to climb higher and faster than ever before. We believe that entrepreneurs and small business owners learn best from the wisdom of those who have been there, and that those who have been there benefit best by sharing their wisdom and experience. Our mission is to deliver this wisdom, on topics like startups, personal development, leadership and management, to those entrepreneurs in the trenches so that anyone, regardless of their stage of the journey, can successfully navigate building a Stronger Business.
Hosts
Josh Melton is an author, coach, entrepreneur and speaker whose mission is to tell a story that awakens souls, reignites dreams, & challenges the status quo. A 2002 graduate of Toccoa Falls College with a degree in the study of God, his proudest accomplishments are being husband to his beautiful & angelic wife Kim, and father to his son Barrett and daughters Charlotte and Ellie.
Over the past 20 years, Josh has worked as an owner of multiple service-based businesses and in leadership positions for numerous community organizations. His passion for entrepreneurship, leadership, philosophy and psychology have empowered him to be a trusted advisor, coach and mentor to many entrepreneurs, whether they are already earning six to seven figures, or just starting their first side gig. As the CEO of Athens Cleaning Company and Principal Consultant at Circle Seven Strategies, Josh spends most of his time these days casting vision for new initiatives, coaching leadership teams, and creating content and courses for the brands for which he’s passionate, including Side Gig Prophet and Six Figure Cleaner.
Josh is active in his community, having served as President, CEO, Vice President or Director on the Boards of various non-profit organizations and trade associations including the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Athens Area Association of REALTORS®, Athens Jaycees, Athens Young Professional Network, Georgia Jaycees, Realtors Property Resource® and Twelve Two.
Find him on Instagram @strongerjosh!
Chad Brown is a Tax, Accounting, & Business Consulting Specialist. Chad has experience serving the needs of business clients and individuals in all areas of income tax and consulting. Chad has extensive experience in business start up, business growth & consulting, and business valuation. Over the past 20 years Chad has started, owned, and operated several successful companies in the Athens area.
Chad is an Accounting Alum of the University of Georgia. Chad has spent the last 20 years furthering his education and specializing in income tax and financial consulting. Chad is also a partner in a commercial cleaning business, Athens Cleaning Company, owns a construction company for which he also holds as professional license as a residential and light commercial general contractor in the state of Georgia and is an owner/partner in Prolifik Marketing, Lone Star Builders, Between You and Me Designs, Business Consulting Specialist, and owns several commercial and residential rental properties. Chad’s newest venture is a Serial CFO brand offering consulting, content, and apps to help small business owners financially manage their business.
Chad is active in various community organizations, has served over 10 years as a board member of Athens Jaycees, served as President of Athens Jaycees in 2014, has served as Vice President of Finance for the Georgia Jaycees for 5 years, President of Georgia Jaycees in 2018, and served as the Chairman of the Board for the Georgia Jaycees, and also serves as an officer for The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Board.
Find him on Instagram @serialcfo!