Molly Nolan
Marketing & Program Manager at Nolan Consulting Group, a Coaching & Consulting firm focused on the Trades Industry.
Appears in 116 Episodes
Ep. 242: Safety Reports – Transforming Construction Safety with Digital Technology
In this episode, Molly sits down with Ryan Reber from Safety Reports by Align Ops to discuss the critical importance of safety in the construction industry and how dig...
Ep. 241: Cybersecurity for Small Business – It's Not Optional Anymore
In this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Molly sits down with Paul Grenci, President & Co-Founder of Red Key Solutions, to discuss the critical cybersecurity threats f...
Ep. 240: The Heavy Backpack — Breaking Through CEO Isolation with Bill Drysdale
In this powerful conversation, Bill Drysdale, former General Manager of Fujifilm's $500M digital camera division and current Vistage Chair, opens up about the reality ...
Ep. 239: Compensation Planning for Growth – A Conversation with Utopia HR Solutions
Lisa DeMaria, founder of Utopia HR Solutions, joins us to discuss strategic compensation planning and employee retention for small to mid-sized businesses in the trade...
Ep. 238: From Founder to Coach – Mike Freeman's Entrepreneurial Evolution
Join us as we sit down with Mike Freeman, Co-Founder of Mike's Quality Painting and One Day Concrete Coatings, and newest Associate Coach with Nolan Consulting Group. ...
Ep. 237: The Dual Impact – Safety Focus as a People Strategy and Business Advantage
Implementing robust safety practices creates a powerful dual advantage—protecting your most valuable asset, your people, while simultaneously driving business growth a...
Ep. 236: Pain Points & Price Points – Winning the Objection Game Before It Starts
In this episode, Colin Nolan shares the importance of transforming objections into opportunities by mastering the art of uncovering customer pain. Discover why the mos...
Ep. 235: The Hourglass Scorecard – A Tool for Business Assessment and Growth
Brian Nolan, Co-founder and President of Nolan Consulting Group, and Business Coach Sydney Bates discuss the rollout of the NEW Hourglass Scorecard, a dynamic assessm...
Ep. 234: What Small Business Owners Should Know When Choosing a Financial Advisor
Ever wonder how to find a financial advisor who really 'gets' your business? Join us as we chat with Michael Pallozzi of HFM Investment Advisors about navigating the f...
Ep. 233: The Rise of AI Search & Digital Marketing for Home Service Businesses
Sarah Adkins, owner of Big Shark Marketing, discusses the evolution of digital marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of adapting to AI-powered search and cr...
Ep. 232: Planning for the Unplanned – Every Business Owner Needs a Crisis Plan
Crisis planning should be non-negotiable for every business owner, regardless of age or company size. On today’s episode with Brian Nolan we discuss why having a comp...
Re-Release Episode #196: Unlocking the World of Crucial Conversations – High Stakes, Disagreeing Opinions and High Emotions
Whether it be a tough conversation you need to have with an employee or need to de-escalate an issue or job gone awry with a customer, we are unlocking the tools to ...
Ep. 231: Budget B Agility – Preparing Your Business for Whatever Comes Next
Discover the importance of Plan B Budgeting with Kathryn Freeman, Senior Business Coach and Director of Operations, as we transition from Q1 to Q2. Learn why financial...
Re-Release #179: Job Site Leadership – Their System vs. Our System and the 3-Legged Stool
For many businesses who experience the swing of seasonality, the wheels of the busy season are quickly starting to roll and it’s a great time to ensure your production...
Ep. 230: From Trades to Real Estate — How Dan Brady Built a Second Seven-Figure Business in the Short Term Rental Space
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Brady, owner of Dan Brady Painting and Adventure North Vacation Rentals, to explore his journey from CEO of Painting business to ...
Ep. 229: A Journey to CEO & Intentionality – How Eric Tilghman Transformed His Leadership & Mindset Approach
This impactful conversation with Eric Tilghman, CEO of Tilghman Builders, walks us through his transformative journey over the last 10 years of becoming more intentio...
Ep. 228: How I Show Up as a Leader
Nolan Consulting Group Co-Founder & President, Brian Nolan, explores the multifaceted dimensions of effective leadership - How do YOU show up as a Leader? Brian breaks...
Ep. 227: Values-First Leadership – Building a Foundation of Unreasonable Hospitality
In this episode, our three guests - Brian Nolan, Sydney Bates & Maureen Richard - explore how principles from Will Guidara’s "Unreasonable Hospitality" can transform w...
Ep. 226: Marketing Blueprint & the Painting Industry – From Digital Presence to ROI with Brandon Pierpont of Painter Marketing Pros
Brandon Pierpont, Founder & CEO of Painter Marketing Pros and recipient of the PCA’s 2025 Industry Partner of the Year award, reveals game-changing strategies for pain...
Re-Release #116: What does it mean to get Out of the Hourglass?
What does it actually mean to get OUT of the hourglass? It’s a phrase we speak to often here at Nolan Consulting Group and a core part of our mission statement. We rel...
Ep. 225: The Learning Never Stops – A Chat with Business Coach Jim Bradley on His Love of Knowledge
Jim Bradley, Business Coach at Nolan Consulting Group opens up about his ongoing love of learning, including what pushed him to go after his doctorate in business. Mol...
Ep. 224: Shifting Your Financial Perspective — From Accounting to Strategic Management
Join us as we dive deep into the crucial distinction between Accounting and strategic financial management with Senior Business Coach, Kathryn Freeman. Discover why lo...
Ep. 223: Catching up with DASH Content Collective – The Ins and Outs of Social Media Marketing in 2025
In this episode we dive into the Ins and Outs of Social Media Marketing for Small Business in 2025 with Shannon Hinderberger & Darlene Veenhuizen, the co-founders of ...
Ep. 222: Highlights from the Experience Mindset, a Book by Tiffani Bova – Where EX & CX are Intricately Intertwined
We are kicking off 2025 and the first podcast of the year with a focus on The Experience Mindset, Changing The Way You Think About Growth, a book by Tiffani Bova.This ...
Ep. 221: The Sellers Peer Group – Maximizing Business Value in a Changing Market
In this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Brian Nolan, Jim Bradley, and Molly Nolan delve into the trades industry's evolving landscape, and the influence of private eq...
Ep. 220: AI Meets Small Business: Productivity, Culture, and Innovation - A conversation with Ross Hartmann of Kiingo AI
In this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Molly sits down with Ross Hartmann, founder of Kiingo AI, to explore the transformative potential of AI and generative AI for ...
Ep. 219: Safety First – Navigating an OSHA Audit and Building a Culture of Safety at Webfoot Home Improvements
Our conversation this week features Travis Ulrich, the CEO and co-founder of Webfoot Home Improvements based in Bend, OR. A few weeks ago, Travis shared with his Mast...
Ep. 218: Breaking Sales Barriers – Mastering Mindset and Unlocking Potential, Highlighting an Upcoming Sales Workshops
Join Mike Shannon and Molly Nolan as they delve into the transformative power of self-awareness in sales. They explore the role of mindset, emotional control, and beli...
Ep. 217: The Roadmap Reset – Gearing up your 2025 Planning
Join us as we dive into the planning season with Molly Nolan and Jay Rogers. We’re speaking to what we’re seeing and how we’re involved with our clients; from budgetin...
Ep. 216: Inside the Coaching Room: Sales Leadership Strategies with Mark Repkin, Josh Cornell & Mike Green
Step into the Coaching Room with Sales Coach Mark Repkin and two high performing Sales Leaders, Mike Green from Fitzpatrick Painting & Josh Cornell from Kennedy Painti...