Episode Overview

In this episode of Building the Biz, Shane sits down with acquisition entrepreneur Jeremy Hunka, owner of Summit Cabinet Coatings. Jeremy shares an unfiltered look at what happens after the deal closes — from debt pressure and people-pleasing to redefining leadership and learning where faith truly fits in business ownership.

This conversation is a candid exploration of buying versus building, the emotional toll of leadership, and the freedom that comes from stepping into the right seat.

Key Topics Covered

• Why Jeremy chose acquisition over starting from scratch
• The reality of being an operator-owner vs. a true owner
• How debt impacts cash flow, decision-making, and leadership stress
• The hidden cost of people-pleasing in business
• Faith as daily dependence, not just belief
• Transitioning from visionary-integrator to owner
• Ethical vs. redemptive business practices
• Using EOS and knowing when to bring in an implementer
• Designing a role that fits your strengths as a leader

Notable Quotes

• “Every hard day was made harder by a three-hour commute.”
• “Faith went from something I had to something I depended on daily.”
• “I learned I’m more naturally an owner than an operator.”
• “Businesses this size are always hairy — you just have to decide which hair you’re comfortable with.”

Who This Episode Is For

• Entrepreneurs considering buying a business
• Owners feeling stretched in day-to-day operations
• Leaders navigating people-pleasing tendencies
• Faith-driven business owners seeking alignment
• Anyone questioning whether they’re in the right seat

Connect with Jeremy

Jeremy Hunka is an acquisition entrepreneur and owner of Summit Cabinet Coatings, based in Fort Collins, Colorado. His journey spans chemistry, finance, commercial real estate, and now small business ownership — bringing a thoughtful, grounded perspective to leadership and growth.

Tags:

Entrepreneurship, Faith, Acquisition Entrepreneur, People Pleasing, Summit Cabient Coatings, Marketing, Building the Biz Podcast

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8714290.1 Exp. 1/28

The Opposite of Poverty with Andrew DeVaney

Guest: Andrew DeVaney, Founder & CEO, As One Ministries

Show Notes:

In this episode of Building the Biz, host Shane Bauman sits down with Andrew DeVaney, Founder and CEO of As One Ministries, to explore what it truly means to pursue dignity-centered impact through entrepreneurship, faith, and community development in rural Uganda.

Andrew shares the origin story of As One—born out of college summers spent in East Africa—and how the organization has grown incrementally over the last decade by responding to real problems on the ground. Rather than chasing rapid scale, As One has focused on density: building schools, health clinics, farms, and businesses within specific communities to restore agency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

The conversation challenges traditional charity models and reframes poverty not as a lack of material goods, but as a breakdown in relationships, dignity, and wholeness. Andrew explains why moving people from beneficiaries to customers creates ownership and accountability—and how earned-revenue models can coexist with philanthropy to catalyze flourishing communities.

Shane and Andrew also discuss leadership formation, healthy friction, culture, EOS, faith, and self-awareness—drawing parallels between lessons learned in Uganda and how American entrepreneurs can build healthier, more purpose-driven businesses.

What’s Inside:

• Why the opposite of poverty is not the American Dream

• Building density instead of chasing scale

• Moving from beneficiaries to customers

• Dignity, agency, and accountability in community development

• Blended models: philanthropy + earned revenue

• Leadership formation and self-awareness

• Healthy conflict and feedback in growing organizations

• Culture-building through mission, vision, and values

• Applying global lessons to American business leadership

Short Description:

Andrew DeVaney, Founder and CEO of As One Ministries, joins Shane Bauman to discuss dignity-centered entrepreneurship, community density, faith-driven leadership, and why redefining the opposite of poverty changes how we build businesses and organizations that last.

Tags:

Social entrepreneurship, leadership, nonprofit leadership, faith and work, entrepreneurship, poverty alleviation, Uganda, organizational culture, EOS, impact-driven business

Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8672679.1 Exp. 12/27

In Episode 52 of Building the Biz, host Shane Bauman sits down with Seth Joraanstad, CFO and co-owner of LS Gallegos & Associates—a national consulting firm delivering major transportation and infrastructure programs across the country. After helping acquire the business from its founder, Seth and his partners have set a bold, decade-long vision: 10X the company while honoring its legacy.

Across this engaging conversation, Seth shares a grounded, faith-driven leadership philosophy shaped by two decades of experience—spanning aviation, finance, infrastructure, and organizational transformation. He opens up about grit, stewardship, culture, EOS, faith in the workplace, and why the transition from employee to owner was one of the most meaningful moments of his life.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Blending Legacy with Ambitious Growth

• Using Core Values as Strategic Drivers

• Vetting for Grit in the Hiring Process

• Transitioning from Employee to Owner

• Implementing EOS Across a Business

• The Role of Patience in Entrepreneurship

• Faith in Leadership

• Healthy Conflict & Unified Leadership

• Business as a Platform for Generosity

• Defining Success Beyond Revenue

Short Description:

In this episode, Shane sits down with Seth Joraanstad, CFO and co-owner of LS Gallegos, to explore purposeful leadership, 10X growth, culture, grit, faith, and the transition from employee to owner. A powerful conversation for leaders building legacy-driven businesses.

Tags:

Leadership, entrepreneurship, 10X vision, company culture, grit, faith and business, infrastructure, EOS, team building, business acquisition, stewardship, Colorado business leaders

Mentioned in this Episode:

https://lsgallegos.com/

Disclosures:

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE, and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents, and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8617291.1 Exp. 11/27

In this solo episode, host Shane Bauman walks advisors and business owners through The Advisor’s Succession Roadmap—a framework for exiting your business with integrity, maximizing its value, and protecting the people entrusted to your care.

Drawing from real-world examples and biblical wisdom, Shane explains how succession planning isn’t just a financial decision—it’s an act of stewardship and legacy. From understanding your firm’s true valuation to choosing aligned partners, he unpacks five key principles to help you transition well:

1. Laying the Groundwork Is Stewardship — Know what your business is worth and organize it so it can operate without you.
2. Strengthen for Long-Term Impact — Focus on recurring revenue, operational efficiency, and leadership development.
3. Choose Partners Based on Alignment, Not Just Dollars — Find successors who share your values and client care philosophy.
4. Do the Tough Stuff — Get legal and tax counsel, communicate early, and manage integration with excellence.
5. Finish Well — Avoid common pitfalls like waiting too long, chasing payout over people, or ignoring the emotional side of transition.

Shane reminds listeners that “succession isn’t just an exit—it’s a legacy move.” With insights grounded in faith, financial wisdom, and practical experience, this episode is a guide for anyone who wants to finish their professional journey strong and purposeful.

What’s Inside:

• The 5 pillars of a successful advisor succession plan
• How to value your advisory firm
• Why stewardship and legacy matter more than payout
• Common mistakes advisors make when exiting
• How faith and planning intersect in building a lasting impact

Mentioned in This Episode:

• RISE Wealth Strategies – www.risewealth.org

• The Advisor’s Succession Roadmap

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE, and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents, and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8475981.1 Exp. 10/27

Jaime Holm is the Founder & VP of Design at Tinker Tin, a $20M+ zero-debt manufacturing company that builds large-scale retail displays for brands like Boot Barn, Red Bull, and Coachella. What began in 2012 with a single vintage trailer rental has grown into a multi-facility operation across California and Mexico. A freedom-motivated entrepreneur with a knack for trusting her gut, Jaime has built Tinker Tin without formal business training, outside investment, or even marketing—proving that intuition, values, and resilience can scale into something extraordinary.

Jaime reflects on the power of curiosity and authenticity in both business and life, emphasizing how staying grounded through nature, faith, and family has guided her decisions. She discusses how questioning norms led Tinker Tin to shift manufacturing from China to Mexico, improving quality and resilience, and how empathy and psychology drive her human-centered design approach.

Looking ahead, Jaime shares her plans to launch a direct-to-consumer product line that brings Tinker Tin’s “beauty at scale” philosophy to smaller retailers. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, Jaime urges you to know your “why,” trust your inner voice over noise, and focus on impact rather than personal legacy.

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8379243.1 Exp. 10/27

What’s Inside:

• How Jaime grew Tinker Tin into a $20M zero-debt company
• How empathy, psychology, and authenticity shape Jaime’s design process
• Why Jaime uses intuition and curiosity to guide big decisions

Mentioned in this episode:

TinkerTin.com
Tinker Tin on Instagram
Tinker Tin on LinkedIn
Tinker Tin on Pinterest

Simon Powell is the Managing Director of Luxe Aquatics, the market leader in designing and creating large-scale luxury aquariums. With a passion for combining cutting-edge design and marine expertise, Simon has positioned Luxe Aquatics at the forefront of bespoke aquatic installations, delivering statement features for high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces.

Simon shares how his company began almost by accident when a decorative fish tank in a furniture shop drew unexpected interest, eventually evolving into a full-scale luxury brand during lockdown. Today, Luxe Aquatics partners with specialized manufacturers to build massive acrylic aquariums while Simon’s team handles the creative design, renders, and project management. Every installation blends art and science while also managing the high expectations of wealthy clients.

Simon discusses growing Luxe Aquatics internationally to Spain and Dubai, emphasizing his focus on quality, learning, and hiring talented specialists who share his passion for the craft. He also reflects on fatherhood’s influence on his business approach, noting that it’s reshaped his priorities and sense of legacy. His advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start before everything feels perfect and learn along the way, summed up by his favorite motto: “If you’re going to miss the bus, miss it running.”

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8314322.1 Exp. 8/27

What’s Inside:

• How Luxe Aquatics became a leader in bespoke aquarium design
• Lessons in scaling a creative business without losing focus
• How fatherhood reshaped Simon’s view on work and legacy

Mentioned in this episode:

LuxeAquatics.com
Luxe Aquatics on LinkedIn
Create the Solution on LinkedIn
Luxe Aquatics on Instagram
Luxe Aquatics on Facebook

Jessica Lowery is Founder and CEO of The POWER of Elderberries, a nationally recommended wellness brand born in her kitchen and built on faith. A former public health lecturer and mother of three, Jessica turned a homemade remedy into a trusted immune support product backed by holistic practitioners across the country. Her journey is one of perseverance, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to keeping wellness clean, honest, and heart-driven.

In this conversation, Jessica shares how her wellness brand was inspired by family health struggles, prayer, and a passion for holistic living. She recounts the challenges of late nights, learning the ropes of entrepreneurship, and maintaining integrity in a supplement industry full of shortcuts—all while balancing motherhood and marriage.

Jessica speaks openly about refusing investors to protect her formula, navigating the high costs of compliance and shipping, and embracing her ADD/ADHD as both a challenge and a creative strength. She also reflects on her childhood, her drive to prioritize family time, and the growth that comes from patience, grace, and determination.

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8260640.1 Exp: 8/27


What’s Inside:

• Jessica’s journey from homemade elderberry syrup to a national wellness brand
• Challenges of balancing faith, family, and entrepreneurship
• Lessons on perseverance, patience, and embracing creativity

Mentioned in this episode:

The POWER of Elderberries on Facebook
The POWER of Elderberries on Instagram
Jessica Lowery on LinkedIn

Dale Hahs is President and CEO of AIS Industrial Construction Supply and third-generation leader of an 80-year-old family business. From humble roots supplying airplane hardware to Stapleton Airport, AIS has evolved into a go-to supplier for contractors across Colorado. Under Dale’s leadership, the company has embraced innovation while staying rooted in legacy, sustainability, and faith. With 40 years at the helm, Dale is still hitting his stride, mentoring the next generation (including his own son) and leading with resilience, wisdom, and heart.

Dale shares how business has become his ministry, rooted in his upbringing and guided by prayer, especially through personal trials such as his daughter’s addiction and his wife’s cancer. Dale emphasizes mentoring the next generation, sustaining rather than founding, and keeping AIS relevant through customer-driven innovation, adaptability, and embracing new technologies like AI. He reflects on what it means to leave a legacy, aspiring to be remembered as a caring leader, husband, father, friend, and man of faith. Dale’s inspirational story highlights perseverance, the importance of community and mentorship, and leading with humility, curiosity, and conviction.

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8236597.1 Exp. 8/27

What’s Inside:

• How faith and family legacy shaped Dale’s career
• Lessons on resilience through personal trials
• Insights on mentoring the next generation

Mentioned in this episode:

Aisind.com
ADHQ.com
Stafda.com
Dale Hahs on LinkedIn