Beyond The Trenches
Podcast Description
"Beyond the Trenches" is your guide to navigating the messy middle and emerging victorious. Join host Jay Bunte as he sits down with successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and experts who have not only survived the trenches but thrived beyond them.In each episode, you'll discover:Real-world strategies: Uncover the tactics, mindsets, and habits that have propelled successful individuals to the next level.Actionable insights: Gain practical advice and tools you can implement immediately to make progress in your own journey.Inspiring stories: Hear the raw and unfiltered accounts of overcoming obstacles, achieving breakthroughs, and building a life of purpose and impact.Motivational fuel: Ignite your passion and drive as you learn from those who have walked the path before you.
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The podcast centers around personal development, entrepreneurship, and storytelling, with episodes delving into topics such as the transition from traditional careers to entrepreneurship, leveraging social media for business growth, and overcoming personal fears in professional life. Specific episodes include practical strategies for lead generation and the power of authenticity in communication.

“Beyond the Trenches” is your guide to navigating the messy middle and emerging victorious. Join host Jay Bunte as he sits down with successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and experts who have not only survived the trenches but thrived beyond them.
In each episode, you’ll discover:
- Real-world strategies: Uncover the tactics, mindsets, and habits that have propelled successful individuals to the next level.
- Actionable insights: Gain practical advice and tools you can implement immediately to make progress in your own journey.
- Inspiring stories: Hear the raw and unfiltered accounts of overcoming obstacles, achieving breakthroughs, and building a life of purpose and impact.
- Motivational fuel: Ignite your passion and drive as you learn from those who have walked the path before you.
Eric Wilkins shares how he built a $34 million real estate business in just three years by leveraging marketing expertise, implementing systems, and staying consistent with content creation.
• Origin story of starting in church leadership and accidental entry into marketing
• The immediate implementation of delegation to avoid burnout
• Marketing as the ultimate leverage piece in any business
• Content creation strategy focused on consistency rather than perfection
• Getting creative with AI to build tools and resources for clients
• Using social media to land development deals as far as East Texas
• How to protect your time and create work-life balance while scaling
• The 90-day rule: Eric didn't get his first client until day 91
• Setting up systems from day one, including transaction coordinators
• Valuing your time at a specific dollar amount to make better decisions
If you're looking to build your business, remember that consistency trumps perfection. Post regularly, create systems that free your time, and delegate the tasks you either don't enjoy or aren't good at.

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