Builders of Authority

The conversations you avoid today usually become bigger problems tomorrow. In this solo episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney shares what he has learned about being direct, asking for what you want, and having tough conversations before unresolved issues begin damaging your team, clients, relationships, or health. Speaking from the Builders of Authority podcast studio at Adventure Unknown in St. Louis, Adam explains why effective leadership starts with personal accoun...

In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with Collin Einertson, founder of STL LTD, to discuss entrepreneurship, relationship-driven sales, resilience, and building a business alongside a demanding career. Adam and Collin first connected in 2020 through an online digital marketing course while Collin was attending chiropractic school. That experience helped spark Collin’s interest in entrepreneurship and eventually led him from chiropractic practice into...

In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with Nick Peret, founder of Better Boss, to discuss how contractors can use better systems, software, and automation to regain control of their businesses. Nick shares how his family roots in the trades, experience at Milwaukee Tool, and background in sales, startups, and marketing led him to build Better Boss. He also explains why he narrowed the company’s focus to helping contractors, custom home builders, and r...

What does it take to build an insurance agency from zero policies while creating a business that supports your family, health, and long-term goals? In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with Jamieson Crane, owner of a Shelter Insurance agency in St. Louis. Jamieson shares how he entered the insurance industry, learned the value of making 100 calls a day, and launched his own agency from scratch in June 2020. Today, he has built a business with a cust...

What does it take to grow a company from seven people to nearly 50 without losing the culture that made it successful? In this special live episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with four of BOA’s original team members during Builders Week in Managua, Nicaragua. Recorded at Treehouse Coworking, the conversation features: • Javier, SEO Specialist • Lorna Jimenez, Project Manager • Rosanna Canales, HR Director • Jose Duarte, AI Lead and Automations Manager T...