It started at 250 dollars a month and grew to 30,000. Losing all of it in one month was the release that let me build what I was actually called to build.
The snow is not the problem. The shaking is. Why thirty minutes of silence a day is how founders find the vision that was already sitting there.
Most founders only check cash when panic hits. Here's the weekly cash review I give home service owners: same day, same time, 13 weeks ahead.
March 2021, a Texas ranch, and six people from my leadership team. You cannot reheat a room. The conference is not the trip. The van is the trip.
You can delegate the P&L, the hiring, the whole calendar. The care comes back every time, and it moves up to you. The founder's real job.
The ten disciplines from Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, handed to a friend on a back porch in July. Where I argue with the order, and the one discipline a man can hide inside.
You never know what's going to happen at the intersection of one point in time and a few people willing to tell the truth.
I walked into a leadership meeting with a client's team about a year into working with them. Twelve people around the table. Everyone had a status update. Everyone gave their status update. An hour later, we had a shared understanding of what had already happened and nothing had been decided. That is not a meeting. That is a group status email that required everyone to show up in person. WHAT A REAL LEADERSHIP MEETING DOES There is a version of the weekly leadership meeting that most teams never experience. One where the issues that have been bouncing around in people's heads all week get named out loud, get owned by the right person, and get resolved before they become next week's bigger problem. That version requires three things that most teams skip. First , the issues have to be named honestly, not diplomatically. Diplomatic issue identification produces incomplete lists. What you are actually worried about has to be said in the room, not saved for the parking lot conversation after. Second , they have to be solved at the right level. Most of the time the founder is not the right person. A mature team asks who is actually closest to this problem, and puts the solve there. Third , the priorities have to stay honest. Most leadership teams do not need more ambition. They need fewer things on the list, held with more discipline. When every item is labeled important, people quietly stop believing anything actually is. WHAT CHANGED WHEN THEY CHANGED THE MEETING We rebuilt the format with that client. Same people, same time slot, different structure. A short pulse on the numbers, a review of what moved and what stalled on the real priorities, then time to identify and solve the actual issues, not report on them. Three things happened in the first month. The founder stopped carrying half the company's unresolved issues home over the weekend. The team started solving things without waiting to be told. And the leadership conversations shifted from status reporting to real decision-making. The meeting did not fix the business. It created the conditions for the team to fix the business themselves. THE QUESTION TO BRING TO YOUR NEXT MEETING Before your next leadership meeting, write down the three things you are most worried about in the business right now. Not the agenda items. The real things. Then ask: do these get named and solved in our weekly meeting, or do they stay in my head until they become a crisis? If the answer is your head, the meeting needs to change. A business that still depends on the founder's nervous system to hold its unresolved issues has not yet built a real leadership team. It has built a group that reports to a person. What is sitting in your head right now that belongs in a room with your team? Prepared by Benny Fisher | Visionary Navigator | bennyfisher.com
Do the exercise. Not in your head. On paper, this week. Pick the age. Write the five. Write the obituary your kid reads. Then extend it, and write what you would do with the extra time.
I've sat across from a lot of business owners who are working toward an exit.
It started at 250 dollars a month and grew to 30,000. Losing all of it in one month was the release that let me build what I was actually called to build.
The snow is not the problem. The shaking is. Why thirty minutes of silence a day is how founders find the vision that was already sitting there.
Most founders only check cash when panic hits. Here's the weekly cash review I give home service owners: same day, same time, 13 weeks ahead.
March 2021, a Texas ranch, and six people from my leadership team. You cannot reheat a room. The conference is not the trip. The van is the trip.
You can delegate the P&L, the hiring, the whole calendar. The care comes back every time, and it moves up to you. The founder's real job.
The ten disciplines from Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, handed to a friend on a back porch in July. Where I argue with the order, and the one discipline a man can hide inside.
You never know what's going to happen at the intersection of one point in time and a few people willing to tell the truth.
I walked into a leadership meeting with a client's team about a year into working with them. Twelve people around the table. Everyone had a status update. Everyone gave their status update. An hour later, we had a shared understanding of what had already happened and nothing had been decided. That is not a meeting. That is a group status email that required everyone to show up in person. WHAT A REAL LEADERSHIP MEETING DOES There is a version of the weekly leadership meeting that most teams never experience. One where the issues that have been bouncing around in people's heads all week get named out loud, get owned by the right person, and get resolved before they become next week's bigger problem. That version requires three things that most teams skip. First , the issues have to be named honestly, not diplomatically. Diplomatic issue identification produces incomplete lists. What you are actually worried about has to be said in the room, not saved for the parking lot conversation after. Second , they have to be solved at the right level. Most of the time the founder is not the right person. A mature team asks who is actually closest to this problem, and puts the solve there. Third , the priorities have to stay honest. Most leadership teams do not need more ambition. They need fewer things on the list, held with more discipline. When every item is labeled important, people quietly stop believing anything actually is. WHAT CHANGED WHEN THEY CHANGED THE MEETING We rebuilt the format with that client. Same people, same time slot, different structure. A short pulse on the numbers, a review of what moved and what stalled on the real priorities, then time to identify and solve the actual issues, not report on them. Three things happened in the first month. The founder stopped carrying half the company's unresolved issues home over the weekend. The team started solving things without waiting to be told. And the leadership conversations shifted from status reporting to real decision-making. The meeting did not fix the business. It created the conditions for the team to fix the business themselves. THE QUESTION TO BRING TO YOUR NEXT MEETING Before your next leadership meeting, write down the three things you are most worried about in the business right now. Not the agenda items. The real things. Then ask: do these get named and solved in our weekly meeting, or do they stay in my head until they become a crisis? If the answer is your head, the meeting needs to change. A business that still depends on the founder's nervous system to hold its unresolved issues has not yet built a real leadership team. It has built a group that reports to a person. What is sitting in your head right now that belongs in a room with your team? Prepared by Benny Fisher | Visionary Navigator | bennyfisher.com
Do the exercise. Not in your head. On paper, this week. Pick the age. Write the five. Write the obituary your kid reads. Then extend it, and write what you would do with the extra time.
I've sat across from a lot of business owners who are working toward an exit.
Steve Heroux joins Benny Fisher to reveal how authentic, integrity-driven selling replaces outdated tactics and transforms the way leaders connect and close.
Bestselling author Mark C. Winters joins Benny Fisher to reveal what truly drives visionaries—and what secretly holds them back.
CEO Greg Furer shares the prophetic encounter that transformed his life, faith, and purpose. A powerful Big Fish Cares episode on calling, identity, and leadership.
Benny Fisher talks with Jonathan D. Reynolds about purpose, fatherhood, faith, and why most company problems are people problems. Listen on Apple or any podcast app.
In this heartfelt episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, host Benny Fisher sits down with Brad Dalton, the artist and founder behind Clay and Spirit and New Creation Pottery. Brad’s mission? To handcraft deeply personal, faith-filled gifts that speak to the soul using clay as his canvas and spirit as his guide. Inspired by a calling from God and the enduring encouragement of his late friend John Ruhlin, Brad creates “living artifacts” pottery pieces that celebrate love, legacy, and personal affirmation. Each creation begins with a story, shaped by heartfelt words from the giver, and ends as a one-of-a-kind piece that becomes a treasured reminder of connection. Brad opens up about his artistic journey, how he rediscovered clay in college, and how he turned a creative spark into a ministry of healing, encouragement, and faith. From his workshop to homes across the country, Brad’s gifts are transforming hearts one vessel at a time. Key Moments: 00:00 The Big Fish Cares Intro 03:03 Brad's Early Creative Memories 06:06 The Role of Faith in Life & Art 13:40 Meeting John Ruhlin & The Artifact Mug 21:32 John Ruhlin's Legacy and Spirit 27:33 The Creative Process of the Artifact Mug 31:46 Meaningful Gifting and Emotional Impact 37:35 Clay and Spirit: Integrating Faith & Art 41:41 Being a Pure Vessel & Recovering Wonder 45:44 The Spiritual Foundations 51:00 Advice for Artists & Meaningful Giving 56:06 Leaving a Legacy of Love 01:00:06 Dreams, Loss, and RC Street Racing 01:04:11 Reflections, Gratitude, and Final Thoughts 01:11:11 Closing Remarks & Podcast Wrap Up Want to order an artifact mug for you or a love one? Get in contact with Brad Dalton: https://artifactmug.com/ 🌐 Instagram: / clay_and_spirit 👉 Facebook: / brad.dalton.56 🌐 LinkedIn: / brad-dalton-421886197 🎙️ Connect with Host Benny Fisher: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.bennyfisher.com 📸 Instagram: / bigfish.benny 👉 Facebook: / fisherbenny 🌐 LinkedIn: / fisherbenny Watch the full episode now and subscribe to The Big Fish Cares Podcast for more conversations that matter!
"What If Everything You Think About Success Is Wrong?" asked by Real Estate Millionaire: Joel Miller
"What If Everything You Think About Success Is Wrong?" asked by Real Estate Millionaire: Joel Miller
In this powerful episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, host Benny Fisher sits down with Jeff Hancher: Army veteran, Fortune 500 leader, leadership coach, and author of the new book Firm Feedback in a Fragile World.
After surviving a suicide attempt at 15, Manuj Aggarwal went on to become a leading tech entrepreneur. In this powerful episode, he shares how pain, purpose, and inner healing shaped his journey—and why success starts within.
Elayna Snyder shares how embracing frustration led to creative breakthroughs and deeper self-alignment. Hosted by Benny Fisher, this episode explores the power of intuition, personal growth, and finding fulfillment in both business and life.
In this powerful episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, Melanie Marsh, real estate agent at Compass and passionate advocate for mental wellness, opens up about the deeply personal journey of self-discovery that changed everything. From the brink of separation to breakthroughs in therapy, Melanie shares how healing herself first led to transformation in both her marriage and her business.
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Benny Fisher shares how pain becomes preparation, why presence is the real bigger game, and how to build a life of purpose, peace, and impact.
Benny Fisher on Visionary Leadership, the Future of Work, and Building Big Fish Contracting Benny Fisher, entrepreneur and Visionary Navigator, joins Eric McKenna on The Eric McKenna Project Podcast #386 for an in-depth conversation about the future of business, technology, and personal growth. In this episode, Benny shares his journey from building and exiting Big Fish Contracting , one of Pittsburgh’s Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies, to guiding entrepreneurs toward alignment, creativity, and sustainable success. He and Eric dive into the big questions every business leader should be thinking about: What You’ll Learn in This Episode How AI and automation will reshape the future of work and entrepreneurship Why real human connection is becoming the most valuable currency in a digital world The role of curiosity, creativity, and free will in unlocking your potential Lessons from scaling and successfully exiting Big Fish Contracting Why transparency, emotional intelligence, and innovation are the keys to future-ready businesses Why This Episode Matters As a founder or visionary leader, navigating the future means more than just keeping up with technology—it’s about creating space to think differently, lead with purpose, and grow without losing yourself . Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone curious about where the world is heading, this episode will inspire you to slow down, think bigger, and embrace the changes coming your way. 📺 Watch the full conversation now and explore Benny’s insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of work.
In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Benny Fisher. Benny is making a significant impact in the roofing industry and beyond with his incredible leadership and innovative approaches to personal and professional development.
Welcome to "The Art of Making Things Happen" Podcast for discussions around Entrepreneurship, Business, and More!
Welcome to Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast, where we dive deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, exploring the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that shape their paths to success. In today's episode, hosts Tomas Keenan and Benny Fisher reunite to share their candid reflections on personal and professional growth since their last podcast interaction.
Join host Brian Hess, a successful entrepreneur, husband, and father of four, as he shares his experience and expertise on topics such as entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, leadership, faith, and family.
Today on the Kooler Lifestyle Podcast Matt is talking with Benny Fisher! They discuss the importance of leveraging the internet and being disruptors in their respective industries. Benny shares his personal journey and how he overcame challenges to find his purpose in helping others. They also touch on branding, inspiration, and the benefits of masterminds. Benny provides information on how to connect with him and learn more about his work.
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Meet Benjamin Fisher, the creative force and founder behind The Big Fish Contracting Company, a roofing and exterior remodeling business that emerged in 2015. Benjamin envisioned a roofing company that prioritized customer satisfaction, efficiency, and technological innovation, setting out to outshine others in the industry.
Looking to gain inspiration and insights about success from real-life stories? Tune in to our latest episode featuring Benny Fisher, founder of Fisher Marketing LLC and The Big Fish Contractor Company. In this episode, Benny shares his journey of overcoming obstacles and building a thriving business.
Steve Heroux joins Benny Fisher to reveal how authentic, integrity-driven selling replaces outdated tactics and transforms the way leaders connect and close.
Bestselling author Mark C. Winters joins Benny Fisher to reveal what truly drives visionaries—and what secretly holds them back.
CEO Greg Furer shares the prophetic encounter that transformed his life, faith, and purpose. A powerful Big Fish Cares episode on calling, identity, and leadership.
Benny Fisher talks with Jonathan D. Reynolds about purpose, fatherhood, faith, and why most company problems are people problems. Listen on Apple or any podcast app.
In this heartfelt episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, host Benny Fisher sits down with Brad Dalton, the artist and founder behind Clay and Spirit and New Creation Pottery. Brad’s mission? To handcraft deeply personal, faith-filled gifts that speak to the soul using clay as his canvas and spirit as his guide. Inspired by a calling from God and the enduring encouragement of his late friend John Ruhlin, Brad creates “living artifacts” pottery pieces that celebrate love, legacy, and personal affirmation. Each creation begins with a story, shaped by heartfelt words from the giver, and ends as a one-of-a-kind piece that becomes a treasured reminder of connection. Brad opens up about his artistic journey, how he rediscovered clay in college, and how he turned a creative spark into a ministry of healing, encouragement, and faith. From his workshop to homes across the country, Brad’s gifts are transforming hearts one vessel at a time. Key Moments: 00:00 The Big Fish Cares Intro 03:03 Brad's Early Creative Memories 06:06 The Role of Faith in Life & Art 13:40 Meeting John Ruhlin & The Artifact Mug 21:32 John Ruhlin's Legacy and Spirit 27:33 The Creative Process of the Artifact Mug 31:46 Meaningful Gifting and Emotional Impact 37:35 Clay and Spirit: Integrating Faith & Art 41:41 Being a Pure Vessel & Recovering Wonder 45:44 The Spiritual Foundations 51:00 Advice for Artists & Meaningful Giving 56:06 Leaving a Legacy of Love 01:00:06 Dreams, Loss, and RC Street Racing 01:04:11 Reflections, Gratitude, and Final Thoughts 01:11:11 Closing Remarks & Podcast Wrap Up Want to order an artifact mug for you or a love one? Get in contact with Brad Dalton: https://artifactmug.com/ 🌐 Instagram: / clay_and_spirit 👉 Facebook: / brad.dalton.56 🌐 LinkedIn: / brad-dalton-421886197 🎙️ Connect with Host Benny Fisher: 🌐 Official Website: https://www.bennyfisher.com 📸 Instagram: / bigfish.benny 👉 Facebook: / fisherbenny 🌐 LinkedIn: / fisherbenny Watch the full episode now and subscribe to The Big Fish Cares Podcast for more conversations that matter!
"What If Everything You Think About Success Is Wrong?" asked by Real Estate Millionaire: Joel Miller
"What If Everything You Think About Success Is Wrong?" asked by Real Estate Millionaire: Joel Miller
In this powerful episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, host Benny Fisher sits down with Jeff Hancher: Army veteran, Fortune 500 leader, leadership coach, and author of the new book Firm Feedback in a Fragile World.
After surviving a suicide attempt at 15, Manuj Aggarwal went on to become a leading tech entrepreneur. In this powerful episode, he shares how pain, purpose, and inner healing shaped his journey—and why success starts within.
Elayna Snyder shares how embracing frustration led to creative breakthroughs and deeper self-alignment. Hosted by Benny Fisher, this episode explores the power of intuition, personal growth, and finding fulfillment in both business and life.
In this powerful episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, Melanie Marsh, real estate agent at Compass and passionate advocate for mental wellness, opens up about the deeply personal journey of self-discovery that changed everything. From the brink of separation to breakthroughs in therapy, Melanie shares how healing herself first led to transformation in both her marriage and her business.
