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Built to Grow: The Small Business Playbook with Ryan Naylor is a podcast for small business owners who are done guessing and ready to grow with intention. Each episode features real conversations with founders and operators who’ve been through the highs, the hard lessons, and the growing pains of running a small business. No fluff. No theory. Just honest stories and proven strategies you can actually use. Listeners walk away with real playbook tactics on hiring, leadership, operations, and scaling. The kind of insights you only get from experience, not textbooks. If you’re building a business, managing a team, and trying to grow without burning out, this podcast is for you. Because growth isn’t luck, it’s built.

Recent Episodes

How to Scale a Small Business Without Losing Your Culture with Robert Mulvin

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to scale a small business from the ground up to a multimillion-dollar company with 50 employees? In this episode of the Growth Podcast, AvaHR CEO Ryan Naylor sits down with Robert Mulvin, founder of All Pro Shade Concepts, to discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, scaling a business, building a strong company culture, and leading through uncertainty. Robert started his business in 2005 and spent years knocking on doors, building his reputation, an...

28 MIN

How to Scale a Home Service Business: Franchising, SOPs, AI & Customer Retention with Evan Ritchey

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to scale a home service business from a local operation into a multi-million-dollar franchise brand? On this episode of Built to Grow, Ryan Naylor sits down with Evan Ritchey, founder of Coconut Cleaning, to break down the decisions, systems, and strategies that helped grow the business to approximately $50 million in annual revenue. Evan shares the pivotal decision to franchise Coconut Cleaning, why SOPs and documented best practices are essential fo...

31 MIN

Real Estate Investing: How to Build Wealth & Generate Cash Flow with NFL Vet Devon Kennard

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a 9-year NFL career comes to an end? For former NFL linebacker Devon Kennard, the answer was building something bigger. In this episode of the Built to Grow Podcast, Ryan Naylor sits down with Devon to talk about his transition from the NFL to entrepreneurship, real estate investing, private lending, and building long-term wealth. Devon shares lessons on leadership, financial discipline, investing, entrepreneurship, and the mindset it takes to succeed beyond...

42 MIN

How to Grow Your Business Without Working More Hours with Rob Young

Send us Fan Mail Most entrepreneurs are experts at their craft—but very few have been taught how to run a business. In this episode of Built to Grow, Ryan Naylor sits down with Rob Young, founder of Stage 3 Group and author of Stage 3 Success, to discuss why so many growing businesses get stuck and how owners can build systems that create freedom instead of chaos. Rob explains the "teenage years" of a business—when growth brings complexity, processes break down, and owners find themselves wea...

28 MIN

Why Great Leaders Build Great Teams with Former NFL Quarterback Brett Hundley Jr.

Send us Fan Mail From NFL stadiums to building successful businesses, Brett Hundley proves that leadership doesn't end when the game is over. In this episode of Built to Grow, Ryan Naylor sits down with former NFL quarterback Brett Hundley to discuss the mindset that helped him succeed at the highest level of football—and how those same principles are driving his success as an entrepreneur today. After spending eight seasons in the NFL alongside legendary quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Russ...

43 MIN