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We all have mindsets. The question is, are they good ones? Everyone has had a negative experience, hurt, pain, or tragedy touch their life. If we're not careful, those moments or snapshots can cause us to build a prison or draw a line in the sand that holds us back from our God-given potential. This is the first episode in a series that Stephen calls, The Mindset To Freedom. He'll share his personal experience of the darkest moments of loss in his life, both personally and professionally.  For as he thinks within himself, so is he.  Proverbs 23:7A mindset is a belief that orients the way we handle situations—the way we sort out what is going on and what we should do. Our mindsets help us spot opportunities, but they can also trap us in self-defeating cycles. Mindsets | Psychology TodayThrow wide the gates so good and true people can enter.People with their minds set on you (God), you keep completely whole, Steady on their feet because they keep at it and don't quit. Depend on God and keep at it because, in the Lord God, you have a sure thing.   Isaiah 26:2-5, Message Bible Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

This is the best of 2022- Episode 41 was the most popular show of 2022.  So Stephen thought it was worth another listen. The hardest and most expensive part of business is getting a customer. In this episode, Stephen answers the question how do I get customers for life? You work too hard to get a customer. Once you have them, how do you keep them coming back again and again? Farm & Factory Interiors website www.farmfactoryinteriors.comPride of the Farm Hog feeder LightFarm & Factory Interiors phone number 469-658-5396Stephen's website www.stephencapps.com1 on 1 Coaching with StephenUSAutomatic website www.usautomaticgateopeners.com/store/AGES (Automatic Gate Equipment & Supply) website www.agessupply.com4- Under-promise and over-deliver3- Upfront pricing2- Do what you say you will do1- Stand behind your service or product, if it’s not right make it right, go beyond Email Stephen connect@stephencapps.com Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

What do I do when I don't know what to do? This is a question I have faced over and over again in my life and entrepreneurial journey.  After much trial and error, I have learned that this is all a part of life. It's not about doing something wrong. It's life.  In this episode, I'll outline my steps to navigate challenging seasons of uncertainty. Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1 Don’t make a decision. Episode 14 Decision Making Made Simple 2 Be committed to what you're doing.2 Timothy 1:2 (NKJV)For this reason, I also suffer these things; nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. 3 Consult with your board of directors.Episode 59  How To Live Your Best Life In 2023!4 Be willing to take good advice from anyone. Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you asking, "how do I live my best life?"  If you're done with living a mediocre life, if you are done being sick and tired of being sick and tired and if you are saying enough is enough! Then you are ready to live your best life in 2023!  In this episode, Stephen lays out the 4 steps to start living your best life now!Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1- Don’t set goalsEpisode 9 Don't Set Goals! Do This Instead 2- Get a board of directors Proverbs 11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors, there is safety.                                                                                                                 Episode 14 Decision Making Made Simple 3- Set up accountabilityBonus Episode The Best Decision I Ever Made. With Aaron DurandWork with Stephen 1 on 14- Start Episode 57 7 Hacks For Doing The Hard Stuff Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

It's that time of year turkey, dressing, and most of all, being thankful.  In this episode, Stephen talks about the lesson he learned from his 5 year old daughter about being thankful and lays out 10 ways that we can show others that we're thankful for them. Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1- Say it2- Handwritten  note3- $100 handshake4- Compliment in front of people5- Find out what is important to them.6- Celebrate special days7- Special gift doesn’t have to cost a lot of money8- Recognition Book- O Great One!: A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition   By David Novak O Great One!: A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition: Novak, David, Bourg, Christa: 9780399562068: Amazon.com: Books9-  Do a fun activity together. 10- Have an EPIC party Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

John F Kennedy famously said in a speech on September 12, 1962, "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard" In this episode, Stephen lays out 7 hacks for doing the hard things, the things that are really the most important. Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.comEpisode 28 When Should I Say I Quit?  1- make a quality decisionEpisode 14 Decision Making Made Simple 2-Give yourself some grace 3- Understand it will be HARD 4 - AccountabilityEpisode 39 12 Hacks To Get Big Stuff Done And Move Your Life Forward! 5- Support group 6- Identify your Why  Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

No one wants to struggle, no one wants to suffer pain, and nobody wants hardship, but these are the very things that can give us an advantage. In this episode, Stephen lays out the steps he took to turn what seems to be a disadvantage into an advantage.Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.comYoutube butterfly video 1- NO Excuses2- Life is NOT fair3 There are no shortcuts4- You have to lean in David and Goliath book by Malcolm Gladwell Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Have you ever had to have a conversation that you did not want to have with a team member, but you knew you had to do it?  In this episode, Stephen lays out the 10 things you want to do when having a difficult conversation. So buckle up because, here, we, go! Episode 45 Bring The Fight To The Marketplace. How Leading Through Serving Will Win The Day Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1- have the conversation in private  2- be prepared 3- Call out the elephant in the room 4- have a witness 5- get it in writing 6- keep it brief 7- give a scale of 1-10 8- be clear  9- next steps 10- check-in Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

When your phone rings or a customer sends you an email, it's because they have a problem and they are looking for someone to solve it, but more than that, the marketplace is looking to be served. In the episode, Stephen lays out how we all can serve our team, the marketplace, and our customers by being a Servant Warrior.  Episode 41  4 Tactics To Keep Customers Coming Back For More! How Do I Get Customers For Life? Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

There is nothing worse than going into the office and thinking I'm going to get these 5 things done by lunch. But you're at the office for 2 minutes, and there's a problem AKA a fire, you put that one out, and there's another, then another...WHAT"S GOING ON!? You my friend, have friction. In this episode, Stephen helps you dig deep to discover where the friction is coming from. Because remember, only you can prevent fires. Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1 Information- Episode 34 12 Books To Read In 2022 That Will Rock Your World!  2 Hire the right peopleStephen's DO NOT DO hiring list.    Hire to build a relationship.   To help them out.    You need help, and they need a job. Episode 6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About Hiring  Episode 22 How Do I Hire My First Employee? 1.0 11 Ways To Crush It When Making Your First Hire! Episode 24 How Do I Hire My First Employee? 2.0 6 Strategies To Hire Like A BOSSBonus Episode We Are In A Crisis, A Hiring Crisis. 5 Action Steps You Can Take Today To Make That Next Hire! Episode 50 How Do I Motivate People? 3 Create systemsEpisode 48 Stop Doing Bids For A Living! And Start Making Money!! 4 Communicate & TrainEpisode 40 What Is The Key To Success? Communication Is The Key! 5 DelegateEpisode 7 3 Steps To Crushing It At Delegation  Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

How many times have you heard that you need work life balance?  Probably more times than you can count. In this episode, Stephen lays out how you don't need work-life balance but rather work life focus! Watch this episode on youtube Work with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com1- Communication- early and often2- Sacrifice- There is no baby without pain, there is no success without failure, and there are no wins without sacrifice.Entrepreneur Definition:Entrepreneur a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.Dave Ramsey's FPU 3. Activity- Episode 28: When Should I Say "I Quit?Episode 2: 6 Steps To Overcoming AdversitySeth Godin The Dip (book)4. Intentional breaks- Schedule family nights, dinners, and outings. We’re doing nothing but the family. Communicate "this is going on." 1 Communication2 Sacrifice3 Activity4 Intentional breaks Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

In the words of the all-wise Mr. Miyagi, “your focus needs focus.” Entrepreneurs can get stuff done, but sometimes it is so hard to keep their focus. In this episode, Stephen unpacks 4 tactics that he uses to keep focus and get stuff done! And answers the question of how do I keep focused on my business? This Episode on YouTube Stephen's YouTube channel Stephen website www.stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1DISC Assessment Enneagram test1- You have to understand yourself.2- What do I want? Really?3- Make a schedule that reflects your focus.4- Do what works for you. Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Have you ever asked the question, "how do I motivate people?"  You don't,  you hire motivated people. That probably wasn't the answer you wanted to hear,  but in this episode,  Stephen lays out 6 ways to find and hire the right people that don't have to be motivated. Stephen's website stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 11- Create a great place to work 2- Find out what’s important to them. 3- Matching core values. 4- Identify the specific skills needed.  Dig deep, High-level5- Don't hire people who need a job. 6- Skills test.Helpful Episodes#22  How Do I Hire My First Employee? 1.0 11 Ways To Crush It When Making Your First Hire!#24 How Do I Hire My First Employee? 2.0 6 Strategies To Hire Like A BOSS#6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About Hiring Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Have you ever said I would follow my dream but what if I fail?  Let me ask you a question, what would you do if you knew you would not fail?  What's holding you back from doing that? Let me guess, the possibility of failure is holding you back? In this episode, Stephen has great news! EVERYONE fails. He will also lay out 5 hacks to tap into the power of failure to reach your potential. Stephen's website www.stephencapps.comWork 1 on 1 with StephenStephen's email connect@stephencapps.com1- count the costEpisode 47 Dream no small dreams! How to stop laying it safe and go for it!Josef Millis FacebookJosef Millis Youtube channel  2-do3- fail4- learn5-repeat Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you working all day and doing bids at night? In this episode, Stephen is going to turn everything upside down and show you how to stop doing bids for a living and start doing work.Stephen's website1 on 1 coaching with Stephen1- STOP doing bids for a living. Do work.Stop doing these types of 3 bids today-   1- We need 3 bids, It’s a race to the bottom.  2- Bid for insurance  (they take the insurance $$ and run)  3- Curious-  how much it will cost? Episode11  Who's Driving The Business Anyways? 2- Qualify your customer. 1- Do they have the need? 2- Do they have the time? 3- Do they have the money? 4- Do they have the power?3- Build systematic pricing.Episode 45 How Do I Set My Price1- create packages Good, better, and best.2- use your experience.3- Have a minimum. 4- Learn how to sell.Build reportQualify Education and informationThe Close 1- STOP doing bids for a living. Do work.2- Qualify your customer.3- Build systematic pricing.4- Learn how to sell. Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Why do we dream so small? Why don't we launch out into the deep where there are waters to swim in?  Sometimes even high achievers stoping dreaming big dreams and start playing it safe? In this episode, Stephen makes a challenge to stop playing it safe and go for it! Stephen's email- connect@stephencapps.comStephen's website stephencapps.com1 on 1 coaching with Stephen"Dream no small dreams because small dreams stir not the hearts of men"By- Johann Wolfgang von GoetheRivers to swim in Ezekiel 47:3-5 *If you've gone through hardship and difficulties and are standing on top of your failures, you have a well within you, the question is do people have a bucket?* 1- Go for it!Go big or go home.It’s not going to be perfect.Progress over perfection2-You, don’t know if you don’t try.Stop wishing.3- Do your research.4-Talk to people doing what you want to be doing.5- Don’t let an investment hold you, as a prisoner.6-Stay the course (if you give up you’re definitely not going to make it)7- do it, don’t talk just do.What is your dream?What is your passion?What are you naturally good at?The revenue makes the decision. Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? In this episode, Stephen talks about the power of the pause. How taking a break can help you go faster and further. Stephen's website1 on 1 Coaching with StephenEmail stephen connect@stephencapp.comThe Infinite Game (book) Simon SinekCome unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30)3 myths It’s a waste of time You just took a break a few months ago It doesn't work- Dr. Henry Cloud The Power Of The Other (book) Dr. Caroline Leaf Cleaning Up YOur Mental Mess (book)Dr. Leaf's website 1-start 2- be intentional 3- who’s your monkey? 4- Connect with like-minded people. 5-Taking a pause does wonders for your mental health. Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

Are you working long hours and still don't have money in the bank?! In this episode, Stephen lays out the "4 What's" that you need to be asking to answer the question "how much should I charge?" so you can be sure you're not only making money but able to save for the future and invest in your business. Stephen's website www.stephencapps.comEmail: connect@stephencapps.com1 on 1 Coaching with StephenPsalm 127:4 (NKJV) Like arrows are in the hand of a warrior, so are children of one's youth. Matthew 25:23 ...... you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things.Episode 4  Deep Dive Into Knowing Your Numbers Episode 23  How To Get Customers To Pay My Price Episode 11  Who’s Driving The Business Anyways 1 What does it cost you to operate? 2 What will the market bear?  3 What’s the value to the customer? 4 What is your plan for growth? Stephen's website www.stephencapps.comEmail: connect@stephencapps.com1 on 1 Coaching with Stephen Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

What is an unhealthy culture costing you? Millions and millions of dollars! In the episode, Stephen answers the question, What can a healthy culture do for my business? You'll be surprised by the answer.Work with Stephen 1 on 1Release The Secret Weapon! An American Tail (1986) Average Burger King franchise annual revenue $1.4 millionAverage Mcdonalds' franchise annual revenue  $2.7 millionAverage Chick-Fil-A  franchise annual revenue $8.1 million1 Decide what kind of culture you want.  You decide!  Write the vision and make it clear,  Where do you want to go? What kind of work environment do you want to have? What kind of customer experience do you want for your clients?  2  Hire for culture fit first.Episode 6 3 Myths Business Owners Believe About Hiring  3 Treat the folks on your team like people. 4 Don’t tolerate misbehavior. 5 Celebrate! 6 Communicate always and often.When things are going bad, communicate.When things are going good, communicate.What you have to let a team member go communicateOver-communicate Stephen's website www.stephencapps.comwww.txgates.comwww.txgates.shopwww.calltxgates.com Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com

In this bonus episode,  Aaron Durand shares how working with Stephen over the last 6 months was the best decision he's ever made and how coaching has taken him further than he ever thought possible.  Work with Stephen 1 on 1 Aaron's website www.punchlistla.comPunch List Handyman Service FacebookStephen's website www.stephencapps.comwww.txgates.comwww.txgates.shopwww.calltxgates.com Stephen's email connect@stephencapps.comWork with Stephen 1 on 1Stephen's website: https://www.stephencapps.com/Pull Up And Thrive storeServant Warrior T-ShirtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephencapps/Stephen's Youtube channelStephen's LinkedinStephen on TikTokTX Gates' website www.tgates.comHandyman website www.calltxgates.com