Based Business With Parker McCumber
Business commentary and coaching based in rational thought and logic. Drawing on a foundation in business and military leadership, Parker McCumber shares perspective and insights that are beneficial for anyone interested in business, finance, and wealth. This podcast features co-hosts and interviews that bring a spectrum of knowledge and insight that adds real value for listeners. Occasionally discussing politics, social media, investing, family life, and more! About your host: Parker McCumber is a 2-Comma Club and 2-Comma Club X Award recipient who has been active in online business since 2017. Parker Holds an M.B.A. and is a commissioned officer in the Utah Army National Guard. Parker has served in the military since 2011, and draws on his military experience and his business experience to develop and enhance best practices for his partners, his clients, and himself. Parker is also a car enthusiast, enjoys trading in the stock market, investing in real estate, and investing in luxury goods.
Episodes
36 episodes
# 36 Burnout Is a Signal, Here’s What It’s Trying to Tell You with Kimberly Parry
Burnout recovery, personal branding, how to overcome burnout, entrepreneur mindset, finding your purpose—Kimberly Parry explains what’s actually keeping you stuck.In this episode of Based Business, Kimberly Parry shares how a complete li...
#35 From $0 to Millions Selling on Amazon (What Actually Works in 2026) with Nathan Bailey
Why your business isn’t growing, how to make money online, and how to start an Amazon business from scratch—Nathan Bailey breaks it all down.In this episode of Based Business, Nathan Bailey shares how he built one of the first Amazon sel...
#34 Why You’re Stuck in Business (It’s Not Strategy) with Marina Dooley
Entrepreneur mindset, business growth, how to get clients, money mindset, scaling a business, Marina Dooley shares how she turned layoffs into multiple businesses and helps entrepreneurs break through.In this episode of Based Business, ...
#33 Marketing Think Tank with Ryan Howard, Jod Booker, and Brayden Tomicic
Marketing Think Tank Mastermind: Paid Ads vs Organic, Networking, AI Automation & Public Speaking AnxietyFour entrepreneurs form a marketing “think tank” to share complementary expertise—paid ads for e-commerce and coaching, organic...
#32 - Build Strength, Confidence, and Discipline with Alex Mikle
Military fitness, strength training, fat loss, and performance coaching, Alex Mikle breaks down how to build strength, fix “skinny fat,” and develop discipline through structured training systems.On this episode of Based Business,...
#31 - YouTube for Entrepreneurs with Adam Ivy
YouTube growth strategy, personal branding, and turning creativity into a business — this episode with Adam Ivy breaks down exactly how to build a profitable YouTube channel from scratch.On this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumbe...
#30 - From Idea to Energy Drink Brand: How STEEP Was Built with Kevin Schmidt
Entrepreneurship podcast about starting a business, building a startup, and launching a consumer product brand. In this episode of the Based Business Podcast, Parker McCumber interviews Kevin Schmidt, founder of STEEP, about building a ye...
#29 Insurance, Assets, and the Long Game of Wealth with Jacob Johnson
Utah insurance is changing fast. Rates are up nearly 50% in the last 2–3 years, major carriers are leaving the state, and many drivers and homeowners are struggling to find affordable coverage. In this episode of Based Busines...
#26 Heal Yourself First, Then Watch Your Business Transform with Camilla Peterson
Based Business Episode 26 - Healing Yourself to Heal Your Business With Camilla PetersonWhat if your business struggles aren’t business problems at all?In this powerful episode of the Based Business Podcast, Parker McCumbe...
#28 Leverage AI for Smarter Leads Generation with Ryan Howard
In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with Ryan Howard, founder of Redline Design, to unpack what modern digital marketing actually looks like in the age of AI. If you’re a business owner trying to generate mo...
#27 10X Growth Strategies to Build Trust and Scale Fast with Jod Booker
How Talking to People Built a $25M Business | Jod BookerWhat if the real growth hack isn’t ads… but discipline, networking, and community trust?In this episode of Based Business with Parker McCumber, I sit down with Jod Booker, ...
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#25 How a 24-Year-Old Built a Tech Company Through Persistence With Jacob Wood
What does it really take to build a successful company when you don’t have connections, capital, or a perfect plan?In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with Jacob Wood, a 24-year-old tech CE...
#24 Entrepreneurship Is Brutal, But Worth It with Dylan Blake
Entrepreneurship isn’t glamorous. It’s lonely, painful, uncertain—and still worth it.In this episode of Based Business, Parker McCumber sits down with Dylan Blake, founder of Dylan Blake Custom Suits, to break down the r...
#23 How to Build a Business Without Losing Joy or Purpose, with Courtney Hancock
How do you keep going when life and business apply relentless pressure? How do you stay joyful when entrepreneurship feels heavy, exhausting, or overwhelming?In this episode of Based Business, I sit down with <...
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#22 How to Lead and Unlock Growth with the Perfect Super Who
Unlocking Business Growth with Virtual Assistants: An In-Depth Conversation with ValentinaIn this episode, we delve into the incredible potential of hiring virtual assistants to scale and enhance business efficiency. Valentina, an exper...
#21 - Staying Relentless While Chasing Your Dreams with Chance Mansfield
Unrelenting Pursuit: Navigating Entrepreneurship with ChanceEntrepreneur and golf technology enthusiast, Chance, joins the show to discuss the relentless pursuit of his dreams in business. Chance dives into his journey from studying bus...
#20 How To Turn Boring Physical Products Into Profit Machines with Michael Meier
Mastering E-commerce & Marketing: Lessons from a ProIn this insightful episode, Parker McCumber dives deep into the fundamentals of e-commerce and marketing strategies with expert guest Michael. They explore the importance of unders...
#19 How To Make Your First $10,000 online Using Tiny Challenges with Richmond Dinh
What if there was a simple way to go from zero sales to your first $10,000 online—without a big audience, complicated tech, or exhausting webinars?In this episode, Parker McCumber sits down with Richmond Dinh, the creator of the T...
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#18 Navigating Entrepreneurship, Success, and Retirement with Tom Sylvester
Entrepreneur Tips: Mastering Success with Tom - Real Estate, AI, and Effective LeadershipIn this insightful episode, we sit down with Tom, an entrepreneur and advisor, who shares his journey from a computer science student to a su...
#17 - Empowering Homesteading and Building Community with Shelby DeVore
Homesteading Success: Shelby DeVore on Building a Thriving Community and BusinessIn this episode, Parker engages with Shelby DeVore, founder of Garden Farm Thrive, to delineate her journey from aspiring veterinarian to successful ...
#16 Unlocking Belief: The Power of Belief Coding with Jessica Cunningham
In this episode, Parker engages in an insightful conversation with Jessica Cunningham, the founder of Belief Coding—a science-backed technique designed to rewire your brain in real-time to help entrepreneurs overcome self-doubt, procrastination...
#15- Building Unstoppable Leaders and Teams w/ Akbar Sheikh
Unstoppable Teams: Secrets to Scaling Success with Parker McCumber and Akbar SheikhIn this episode, Parker, a military leader and successful entrepreneur, shares his insights from a recent mastermind event where he highlighted the often ...
#14 - Chasing Freedom: Todd Naylor on Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Making a Difference
In this episode, Todd Naylor, an entrepreneur with a transformative journey from aspiring medical professional to ROTC participant and e-commerce employee, shares his story. Five books opened his eyes to the world of finance and entrepreneurshi...
#13- Building a Business Around Your Passion with Cayla Naylor
Based Business W/ Cayla Naylor[00:00:00] Parker McCumber: I firmly believe that any entrepreneur can create a business around what they love. I am here today with a special guest, Kayla Naer, who has done an excellent ...
#12 Building Communities and Trust with Brayden Tomicic
The Power of Building Authentic Communities with Braden TomicicIn this episode, we sit down with Braden Tomicic, a remarkable community builder and entrepreneur, to delve into what sets apart followers from a true community. W...