The Ownership Advantage™ is the go-to podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to move beyond just making money and start building lasting wealth. Hosted by Tanner O’Brien, this show breaks down the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts required to transform your business from an income source into a true asset—one that works for you, not the other way around.
Each episode dives into practical insights on scaling, exiting, and reinvesting profits to create generational wealth. Whether you’re looking to remove yourself from daily operations, increase your business’s valuation, or start acquiring assets beyond your company, this is where you get the real playbook.
Welcome to The Ownership Advantage™—where business isn’t just a job, it’s your greatest wealth-building tool.
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The Ownership Advantage™ is the go-to podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to move beyond just making money and start building lasting wealth. Hosted by Tanner O’Brien, this show breaks down the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts required to transform your business from an income source into a true asset—one that works for you, not the other way around.
Each episode dives into practical insights on scaling, exiting, and reinvesting profits to create generational wealth. Whether you’re looking to remove yourself from daily operations, increase your business’s valuation, or start acquiring assets beyond your company, this is where you get the real playbook.
Welcome to The Ownership Advantage™—where business isn’t just a job, it’s your greatest wealth-building tool.
Navigating Business Transitions: How to Lead and Grow an Existing Company with Guest Robert Dicks
The Ownership Advantage w/Tanner O’Brien
39 minutes 11 seconds
3 months ago
Navigating Business Transitions: How to Lead and Grow an Existing Company with Guest Robert Dicks
Welcome to The Ownership Advantage, where we uncover the real stories and strategies behind building values-driven businesses that stand the test of time. In this episode, host Tanner sits down with Robert Dicks, a former U.S. Air Force officer turned owner of Unicorn Moving, one of Austin’s most respected moving companies.
Robert shares his unique journey from combat deployments to entrepreneurship, revealing why buying an established business can offer a smoother, more practical path to success than starting from scratch. You’ll hear how Robert leveraged leadership skills from his military background, navigated the scare and excitement of taking over a business with an existing team, and managed that delicate transition to foster trust, loyalty, and a remarkable company culture.
From embracing “dirty boots” industries that are resistant to automation, to the power of incremental change over radical overhauls, Robert gives actionable insights into scaling with care and navigating the rapidly evolving business landscape—including the opportunities and efficiencies AI is creating in traditional trades.
Get ready for a candid conversation full of practical wisdom on team-building, leadership, and why focusing on people over spreadsheets will set you apart for the long haul. Whether you’re considering your first acquisition or looking to level up your leadership, this episode is packed with tips, reflections, and stories to inspire your own Ownership Advantage.
00:00 ”Startup to Business Acquisition Journey”
05:58 Deal Collapse at Final Stage
08:15 Transitioning Business Leadership & Team Building
12:56 ”Learn Before Leading Change”
15:45 Reverse Strategy: Avoid Business Pitfalls
19:20 Respect for Hardworking Laborers
19:57 Stable, Long-Term Moving Crew
24:53 ”AI, Aging, and Home Services Shift”
28:40 ”AI Automation in Film Industry”
29:35 Embracing Tools for Business Growth
33:09 ”Spiritual Solutions to Business Challenges”
38:30 Insightful Podcast Conversation with Robert
The Ownership Advantage w/Tanner O’Brien
The Ownership Advantage™ is the go-to podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to move beyond just making money and start building lasting wealth. Hosted by Tanner O’Brien, this show breaks down the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts required to transform your business from an income source into a true asset—one that works for you, not the other way around.
Each episode dives into practical insights on scaling, exiting, and reinvesting profits to create generational wealth. Whether you’re looking to remove yourself from daily operations, increase your business’s valuation, or start acquiring assets beyond your company, this is where you get the real playbook.
Welcome to The Ownership Advantage™—where business isn’t just a job, it’s your greatest wealth-building tool.
