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From Dissatisfied to Living the Dream with Eric Woodard – Ep. 392

In this insightful episode, Eric Woodard, CEO of Win At Work, shares how you rethink dissatisfaction, stop chasing entrepreneurship as an escape, and find alignment by focusing on real needs and human connection. If you feel stuck, frustrated in your work, or tempted to start something just to “get out,” you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to identify whether your dissatisfaction is situational or a sign you’ve stopped growing
- Why starting a business to escape a bad job sets you up for failure
- How to use curiosity and market needs to find work that actually creates momentum

Read moreFrom Dissatisfied to Living the Dream with Eric Woodard – Ep. 392

Stop Being Your Own Sales Team with Anthony Blatner – Ep. 391

In this tactical episode, Anthony Blatner, Founder of Speedwork, shares how you transition from founder-led, one-to-one sales into scalable, one-to-many systems using LinkedIn and thought leadership. If you’re stuck closing every deal yourself and struggling to scale pipeline without burning out, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to shift from one-to-one sales into scalable one-to-many acquisition without losing message clarity
- What to build before scaling ads so you don’t waste budget on unproven offers
- How to structure a thought leadership funnel that attracts, nurtures, and converts high-value B2B buyers

Read moreStop Being Your Own Sales Team with Anthony Blatner – Ep. 391

Leading Executives Without Losing Yourself with Eric Nitzberg – Ep. 390

In this high-impact episode, Eric Nitzberg, Founder and Principal of Sierra Leadership, shares why even successful CEOs battle imposter syndrome and identity struggles in stage 5. If you feel exposed, question your role, or wonder “who am I now?” as your company grows beyond your hands-on control, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why imposter syndrome actually increases at senior levels and is a normal response to bigger challenges
- How to reframe your role from “doer” to strategic leader who focuses on vision and talent
- What it really means to be both fully authentic and fully strategic in your communication

Read moreLeading Executives Without Losing Yourself with Eric Nitzberg – Ep. 390

Why Your Team Isn’t Enough with David Miller – Ep. 389

In this transformational episode, David Miller, Founder and CEO of Alchemy of Scale, shares how to move from overwhelmed founder to effective leader in stage 4. If you have managers but still feel like everything runs through you, you're frustrated with constant questions, and the team isn't owning results, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why having managers doesn't mean you have real leadership
- How to shift from managing people to building systems that create accountability
- What it takes to develop leaders who think and act like owners

Read moreWhy Your Team Isn’t Enough with David Miller – Ep. 389

Your Leadership Identity Crisis — And How to Fix It with David C. Olcott – Ep. 388

In this constructive episode, David C. Olcott, CEO of Samurai Success, shares how to move from reluctant manager to effective leader in stage 3. If you feel frustrated managing people, overwhelmed by constant questions, and stuck wearing too many hats, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why managing people directly creates constant frustration and burnout
- How to build systems that allow your team to self-manage and scale sustainably
- What role distinctions you must master to lead without losing your identity

Read moreYour Leadership Identity Crisis — And How to Fix It with David C. Olcott – Ep. 388

Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Go Get It with Corey Dissin – Ep. 387

In this gritty episode, Corey Dissin, Owner of The Corey Dissin Companies, LLC, shares why most early-stage founders fail—not from bad ideas, but from quitting before their habits compound. If you struggle with consistency, get distracted by shiny objects, or feel like entrepreneurship should be easier than it is in stage 2, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why discipline beats talent and strategy when nobody is watching
- How to keep swinging when results don’t show up immediately
- What it really takes to go the distance instead of quitting too early

Read moreStop Spinning Your Wheels and Go Get It with Corey Dissin – Ep. 387

How to Engineer a Nine-Figure Exit with Alexis Sikorsky – Ep. 386

In this eye-opening episode, Alexis Sikorsky, Owner of Sikorsky Consulting Ltd, shares how to prepare for a strong private equity exit in stage 5. If you worry about leaving money on the table, fear private equity as the enemy, or feel stuck in growth and decision fatigue, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why private equity is your friend, not your enemy, when you understand how they actually value and buy companies
- How to reverse due diligence on PE firms to avoid bad partners and fish-and-chip tactics
- What assessment and preparation steps dramatically improve your valuation and exit outcome

Alexis Sikorsky is a strategic advisor to founders who are serious about scaling fast and exiting strong. With a nine-figure private equity exit under his belt, Alexis isn’t speaking from theory—he’s lived the entrepreneurial highs and lows across decades of company building, boardroom negotiation, and international leadership. His flagship book, Cashing Out, lays out the APEX methodology, a four-part framework (Assess, Plan, Execute, Exit) that demystifies the journey to private equity for founders feeling stuck or overwhelmed by growth and decision fatigue.

Read moreHow to Engineer a Nine-Figure Exit with Alexis Sikorsky – Ep. 386

Lead a Transformation, Manage a Demise, or… with Chip Scholz – Ep. 385

In this powerful episode, Chip Scholz, Founder and Owner of Scholz and Associates Inc., shares how stage 5 CEOs must lead transformation or risk managing decline. If you feel worn out, stuck maintaining success, or tempted to coast in your current comfort zone, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why staying in neutral as CEO inevitably leads to stagnation or demise
- How to shift from doing everything yourself to building a people-first, performance-driven culture
- What small intentional decisions create the clarity and energy needed for the next level

Read moreLead a Transformation, Manage a Demise, or… with Chip Scholz – Ep. 385

You Don’t Have to Know How to Code to Start a Tech Company with Sophia Matveeva – Ep. 384

In this verified episode, Sophia Matveeva, Founder and CEO of Tech for Non-Techies, shares how to turn your idea into a validated product without coding in stage 1. If you struggle with shiny ideas that never launch or fear wasting time and money on unproven concepts, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why validating demand matters far more than learning to code or building the perfect product
- How to quickly test your idea with a simple AI mockup and real target users
- What to do when feedback shows your idea won’t work so you can move on fast

Read moreYou Don’t Have to Know How to Code to Start a Tech Company with Sophia Matveeva – Ep. 384

From Owner to Investor with Saul Cohen – Ep. 383

In this strategic episode, Saul Cohen, Partner / CEO of The Expert Eye, shares how to shift from operator to investor mindset for long-term freedom. If you struggle with feeling stuck in daily operations despite success in stage 5, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why your identity as an operator must evolve before you can thrive as an investor
- How to assess your business monthly like an external investor to gain fresh perspective
- What team additions (beyond C-suite) help you think in portfolios instead of one business

Read moreFrom Owner to Investor with Saul Cohen – Ep. 383

Podcast Template with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 0–duplicate-1

In this actionable episode, Shad Tidler, Sales and Leadership/Management at Lushin, Inc., shares how to build repeatable sales systems that scale without founder dependency. If you struggle with inconsistent revenue and every deal requiring your personal involvement in stage 3, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why founder-led selling creates an invisible ceiling that stalls predictable growth.
- How to document and systemize your winning sales process into trainable steps
- What simple scripts and cadences turn average reps into consistent closers fast

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Breaking Through the Silent Ceiling with Joe Patneaude – Ep. 381

In this transformative episode, Joe Patneaude, Owner of JP Coaching, shares how to break through the silent ceiling and scale without chaos in stage 4. If you struggle with growth stalling despite effort and feeling trapped doing everything yourself, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why founder heroics create invisible ceilings that block sustainable scaling.
- How to shift from operator to leader by building repeatable systems early.
- What mindset and structure changes turn daily firefighting into strategic freedom.

Read moreBreaking Through the Silent Ceiling with Joe Patneaude – Ep. 381