In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy sits down with Cody Nicholson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Helium.

Cody partners with visionary entrepreneurs to help them build, buy, and sell their companies—and he’s passionate about transforming groundbreaking ideas into thriving businesses.

Cody shares his entrepreneurial journey, including:

How he first got started in business

Why failure—and persistence—were key to his success

The lessons learned from putting in the work, even when things didn’t go as planned

How to craft and deliver a winning pitch to venture capitalists

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned founder, or someone curious about the real stories behind building businesses, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.

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In this episode, Richard Scrushy sits down with entrepreneur Lamont West for an inspiring conversation about the true power of business ownership. Lamont shares how being your own boss gives you control over your life, the importance of building businesses that last for the next generation, and how to create residual income that works for you long after the initial effort.

If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business, leaving a legacy, or finding ways to build long-term financial freedom, this episode is full of practical insights and real-world motivation.

🔑 Topics covered:

• Why business ownership is about more than just money — it’s about control

• How to think generationally and create opportunities for your family’s future

• The fundamentals of building residual income streams

• Lessons learned from Lamont’s entrepreneurial journey

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In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy tackles some big topics making headlines:

• Recent news about Encompass Health Corporation — Richard shares his perspective as the company makes moves in today’s healthcare and business landscape.

• Understanding Sarbanes-Oxley — a clear explanation of what the legislation is, why it was created, and how it continues to affect business leaders, boards, and investors.

• Listener Q&A — Richard answers more real-world questions from entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners navigating today’s challenges.

If you want unfiltered insight from someone who has been in the boardroom, built billion-dollar companies, and lived through the highs and lows of business, this is a can’t-miss conversation.

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