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Why You Should Ignore Most of Your Business Books with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 428

In this liberating episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why most business books overwhelm founders and how to stop applying the wrong advice at the wrong time. If you feel buried in “shoulds,” frustrated when strategies fail, or unsure which books actually apply to you right now, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why business books written for one stage create confusion when read by founders in every stage
- How to identify the level a book was written for and match it to where you are today
- What to do when the first chapters are strong but the rest is just filler

Read moreWhy You Should Ignore Most of Your Business Books with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 428

The Solopreneur Scaling Without A Team with Silvio Porcellana – Ep. 427

In this clarifying episode, Silvio Porcellana, Founder of SilvioPorcellana.com, shares how to escape the solopreneur trap of hiring your way out of overwhelm and instead build systems that protect your capacity. If you’re drowning in tasks, frustrated by people, and doing less of the work you love, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why thinking in systems instead of constantly putting out fires is the real path forward
- How to treat yourself as a resource and build systems around your actual strengths
- What to prioritize so the system grows while you keep doing the work you enjoy

Read moreThe Solopreneur Scaling Without A Team with Silvio Porcellana – Ep. 427

Why Your Managers Stopped Managing with Mike Krupit – Ep. 426

In this actionable episode, Alícia Rius, Founder of Hive - Leadership & Team Coaching, shares why promoting your best individual contributor rarely creates a great manager. If you're in stage 4 frustrated that your promoted leaders are struggling and your team isn't performing as expected, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why stepping into management is a career change, not a promotion
- How to create clarity around expectations for new managers
- What the Four Ps of Leadership framework reveals about where clarity is missing

Read moreWhy Your Managers Stopped Managing with Mike Krupit – Ep. 426

Start Your Founders GANG with Dennis McCurdy – Ep. 425

In this empowering episode, Dennis McCurdy, Principal Owner of McCurdy & Andrew Investments, shares why going it alone as a solopreneur leads to the Valley of Dead Dreams and how accountability changes everything. If you’re grinding alone and watching your best ideas collect dust, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why you need a selective “gang” that will tell you the truth and push you forward
- How to choose accountability partners who show up and call you on your stuff
- What makes peer accountability more powerful than family or friends for growth

Read moreStart Your Founders GANG with Dennis McCurdy – Ep. 425

How to Win the Race When You’re Not the One Driving with Eric Wiklendt – Ep. 424

In this clarifying episode, Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director of Speyside Equity, shares how to succeed as an investor when someone else is driving and you can no longer grab the wheel. If you’re moving into true ownership or private equity and struggle to let go of hands-on control, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why managing through people, processes, and systems is the essential skill at Level 6
- How to use scorecards and exception-based reviews so you lead without micromanaging
- What makes strong investors accept 80-90% results and focus on removing impediments

Read moreHow to Win the Race When You’re Not the One Driving with Eric Wiklendt – Ep. 424

Most Founders Write The Wrong Book with Ally Machate – Ep. 423

In this strategic episode, Ally Machate, Founder and CEO of The Writer's Ally, shares how to write the right book that actually grows your business instead of one that just looks good. If you’re a stage 2 founder considering a book but unsure what it should achieve or who it’s for, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why clarifying your book’s business goal is more important than writing a “good” book
- How to reverse-engineer the right book from your desired outcome and ideal reader
- What turns a book into a marketable tool rather than a Field of Dreams project

Read moreMost Founders Write The Wrong Book with Ally Machate – Ep. 423

The Founder’s Legacy with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 422

In this myth-busting episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why legacy is not reserved only for Level 7 and how you can start building one right where you are. If you believe lasting impact must wait until the end of the journey or feel stuck without a clear path to purpose, you won’t want to miss it

You will discover:

- Why most founders are not called to Level 7 and can leave a powerful legacy sooner
- How to move from dissatisfied employee to purposeful employee and find meaning in the margins
- What unique capital Level 7 founders accumulate that unlocks a different scale of impact

Read moreThe Founder’s Legacy with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 422

New Book: The Founder’s Game with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 421

In this exciting episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares the release of his new book "The Founder’s Game". If you’re overwhelmed by endless advice, unsure which level is right for you, or working far more hours than necessary, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why there are seven possible right levels and how to choose the one that fits your vision
- How the three-part structure gives you both clarity on where you are and a playbook for where you want to go.
- What pre-ordering unlocks, including a free Level 7 course and the first chapter right away

Read moreNew Book: The Founder’s Game with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 421

Your Achievements Are Hiding The Real Problem with Esther Zeledon – Ep. 420

In this revealing episode, Esther Zeledon, President of Be.Act.Change, shares how success itself can keep you stuck as a dissatisfied employee and how to break free into purpose. If you're in a great job that still feels like the wrong life and wonder whether to stay or start something of your own, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why inheriting dreams from others leads to misalignment and eventual regret
- How to uncover your unique problem-solving patterns before launching anything
- What it takes to move from dissatisfaction to purposeful action with clarity
You will discover:

- Why stepping into management is a career change, not a promotion
- How to create clarity around expectations for new managers
- What the Four Ps of Leadership framework reveals about where clarity is missing

Read moreYour Achievements Are Hiding The Real Problem with Esther Zeledon – Ep. 420

Why Smart People Build The Wrong Business with Rich Potter – Ep. 419

In this insightful episode, Rich Potter, Franchise Business Consultant of Franchise Heroes, shares how to transition from corporate success into structured business ownership without costly mistakes. If you're a burned-out executive considering entrepreneurship but unsure how to start or whether to buy versus build, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why talking to people who have already done it is the most important first step
- How franchising provides a proven game plan and support instead of starting from zero
- What questions to ask existing owners during validation to uncover real risks and rewards

Read moreWhy Smart People Build The Wrong Business with Rich Potter – Ep. 419

You Can’t Promote Someone Into Management with Alícia Rius – Ep. 418

In this actionable episode, Alícia Rius, Founder of Hive - Leadership & Team Coaching, shares why promoting your best individual contributor rarely creates a great manager. If you're in stage 4 frustrated that your promoted leaders are struggling and your team isn't performing as expected, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why stepping into management is a career change, not a promotion
- How to create clarity around expectations for new managers
- What the Four Ps of Leadership framework reveals about where clarity is missing

Read moreYou Can’t Promote Someone Into Management with Alícia Rius – Ep. 418