The Next Level Project
The Next Level Project
Drew Brandom
In all elements of life - it is important to try and get to the next level. In this podcast Drew Brandom interviews owners and founders of companies from 10 employees to multiple thousand employees to better understand how they achieve success. We talk about upbringing, starting years, failures and success along the way. Tune in to learn from trail blazers who have already paved the way.
Don Fox - CEO Firehouse Subs
In this episode of The Next Level Project we get to hear how Don Fox literally started as a dishwasher in the back of an Italian restaurant to the CEO of Firehouse Subs! The episode gives a ton of color to the leadership style of Don and how his knowledge of World War II helped him navigate the current era of COVID. You do not want to miss this episode. To learn more about Firehouse Subs you can visit their website at firehousesubs.com. To learn more about the books that Don Fox has written you can visit. https://www.amazon.com/Don-M.-Fox/e/B001KHCW9O%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Sep 27, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Joey Batchelor - CEO Guardian Fueling Technologies
In this episode of the Next Level Project with Joey Batchelor, we hear how he bought a company with 10 employees and 1 location to a BEAST of an operation with 18 locations and hundreds of employees. Among the many achievements Joey has achieved along his career, the most recent was being named the 2020 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year. For those who are unfamiliar, Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes the most ambitious leaders who are building and sustaining successful, dynamic businesses around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners comprise a global network of like-minded visionaries, each on a transformational journey to create, innovate, grow, learn and build a better world.They become lifetime members of an esteemed multi-industry community of entrepreneurs, with exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of program alumni and other ecosystem members in nearly 60 countries. Tune in to hear the ups and downs of Guardian Fueling Technology. If you are looking to learn more you can visit their website at https://www.guardianfueltech.com
Sep 27, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Bryan Croft - CEO - HC Brands
Bryan Croft shares tons of valuable insight on this episode to talk us through growing his family run business from a 1 million dollar operation to a 25 million dollar beast! To hunt down the HC Brands website you can visit https://www.hcbrands.com/
Aug 25, 2021
51 min
Jon Davis - Owner and CEO Sight and Sound Productions / Mugwamp Productions
In this episode we listen to the interesting story of Jon Davis who is the owner and CEO of Sight and Sound Productions and Mugwump Productions located in Jacksonville, Florida. Jon is a dynamic owner with a true passion for every aspect of his business. To find more information on his operations you can visit: https://www.ssav.net/https://www.mugwumpproductions.com/
Jul 26, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Brandon Stallings - CEO of SmartBox
In this episode of The Next Level Project we hear from Brandon Stallings the CEO of SmartBox. SmartBox Express delivers the highest quality healthy snacks, with only the finest ingredients, so you can eat smarter on-the-go. They offer themed boxes for every occasion and are a great way to send your clients something unique. To find more in depth information about the company you can visit https://smartboxcompany.com/
Jul 16, 2021
57 min
Jennifer Adams - President of CROP Creative Media
In this episode of The Next Level Project we hear from President of CROP Creative Media - Jennifer Adams. This interview details her childhood, career path, the beginnings of CROP Creative Media and several tips and tricks to manage a team. For more information on CROP Creative Media visit their website at cropcreativemedia.comIf you have a business owner you respect please leave a comment for us to reach out to see if they would be a good fit for our podcast. 
Jun 14, 2021
31 min