About Us
The Collector Podcast is built on one simple idea: you can’t fully understand a business without understanding how money moves through it.
Meet the hosts
Two perspectives. One goal:
To give you clear, real-world insight into how business actually works—especially when money is on the line.
Brandon Buteaux
Founder, The Baker Group | Host
Brandon Buteaux is an entrepreneur and the founder of The Baker Group, a nationwide B2B debt collection agency. His path into collections started firsthand.
After running a successful concrete contracting business, he experienced how delayed payments can disrupt operations and threaten growth. That turning point led him to build a solution. Today, Brandon helps businesses recover unpaid receivables and regain control of their cash flow.
Louis Wood
Business Strategist | Co-Host
Louis Wood is a seasoned business strategist with over 30 years in the hospitality industry, where he built his career on one thing: driving results.
Known for cutting through inefficiencies and holding teams accountable, Louis has helped businesses increase profitability, strengthen operations, and execute at a higher level. After decades of consulting and optimizing businesses, he transitioned into entrepreneurship, launching LevelUp General Construction.
Who It’s For
This podcast is for anyone who wants a clearer view of how business really works:
- Business owners and operators
- Finance and operations professionals
- Teams handling invoices, payments, and revenue
- Anyone curious about the financial side of business
Whether you’re dealing with these challenges directly or just want to understand them better, this podcast gives you the perspective to think more clearly and act more confidently.