Be a guest

Tell your story on The Ground Floor

We want owners and leaders who have built something and will talk honestly about how they did it, including what didn't work. You leave with content that keeps working for your business.

Apply to be a guest

What you get

Your full episode

The finished video and audio, yours to share with your customers and post on your own pages.

Short clips

Your best moments cut into short vertical videos with captions, ready for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Written content

A blog post about your story and ready-to-post captions, so your team doesn't have to write a thing.

A business breakdown

On the show, Jacob talks through what's working in your business and what he'd look at next, from someone who sees a lot of businesses grow.

What to expect

About an hour

Plan on an hour, with 15 minutes or so at the start to get settled and check sound.

A real conversation

No script and no wrong answers. We send the questions ahead of time so nothing catches you off guard.

In the studio

We record in our studio with professional cameras and mics. If you can't make it in, tell us and we'll work it out.

You approve the hard parts

Said something you want cut? Tell us after the recording and we'll take it out before anything is published.

Apply to be a guest

Tell us a little about you and your company. We read every application and reach out to set a date.

First name

Last name

Phone

Company name

Website or Facebook page (optional)

Start with https://

Where you're based (city and state)

What kind of business?

In a few words, what do you do? (optional)

For example: forestry mulching, family restaurant, insurance agency.

Team size (optional)

Are you a Rise client? (optional)

What would you want to talk about?

A lesson, a hard season, how you got your start, anything other owners should hear.

How did you hear about the show? (optional)

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Questions guests ask

Who is a good fit for the show?

Business owners who have built something and will talk honestly about how they did it. Land clearing and site-work owners are a big part of the show, and we also talk with local business owners from other industries and people who lead in their community.

Do I need to be a Rise client?

No. You don't need to work with Rise to be on the show. The show is about your business, not ours.

What will you ask me?

How you got started, how you find customers, how you price, how you handle your team, and what you'd tell someone trying to grow. We send the questions before we record.

What do I get out of it?

Your full episode, short clips, written content and captions you can share, plus Jacob's take on your business during the conversation.

Can something be cut if I say it wrong?

Yes. Tell us after the recording and we'll take it out before anything is published.

What happens after I apply?

Someone from our team reviews it and reaches out to set a date. If the timing isn't right yet, we'll tell you.