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What Is Your Vision for Your Organization? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 363

In this insightful episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares how to discover and evolve your true organizational vision across all seven stages of the Founder's Evolution. If you struggle with unclear purpose, motivation dips, or building a team around something that doesn't truly matter, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why your organization should (or did) still matter 50 years from now
- What makes a vision compelling enough to fuel you through decades of sacrifice
- How to evolve your vision from short-term survival fuel → team inspiration → future legacy

Read moreWhat Is Your Vision for Your Organization? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 363

How Big Should Your Business Be? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 361

In this perceptive episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why chasing arbitrary revenue goals traps founders and how to determine the right size for your organization based on your unique vision. If you feel stuck growing a business that no longer excites you or wonder if bigger is truly better, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why revenue numbers are a poor way to measure business size
- How to choose the smallest organization that fully achieves your vision
- Why bigger organizations scale problems faster than benefits

Read moreHow Big Should Your Business Be? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 361

Why Top Leaders Leave — And It’s Not About the Money with Jody and Morgan Thelander – Ep. 356

In this practical episode episode, Jody K. Thelander, CEO of J. Thelander Consulting and Morgan Thelander, COO of J. Thelander Consulting, shares how how to fix messy compensation structures using market data. If you struggle with inconsistent pay and retention risks, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to use surveys for free, tailored market comp insights
- Why balancing cash and equity prevents talent flight
- What data-driven plans avoid emotional comp pitfalls

Read moreWhy Top Leaders Leave — And It’s Not About the Money with Jody and Morgan Thelander – Ep. 356

How to Handle Co-Founder Conflict with Andrew Poles – Ep. 355

In this insightful episode, Andrew Poles, Founder and CEO of Andrew Poles Founder Growth Coaching, shares how to resolve co-founder tensions and evolve into a high-impact CEO without burnout. If you struggle with misaligned decisions and strained leadership partnerships, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to prioritize alignment over agreement to move forward faster
- Why fostering deep connections boosts team performance exponentially
- What neuroscience reveals about avoiding burnout in scaling

You will discover:

- How to use surveys for free, tailored market comp insights
- Why balancing cash and equity prevents talent flight
- What data-driven plans avoid emotional comp pitfalls

Read moreHow to Handle Co-Founder Conflict with Andrew Poles – Ep. 355

The Hobgoblin of Little Minds (Consistency vs Continuity) with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 354

In this paradigm-shifting episode, Scott Ritzheimer shares why rejecting "foolish consistency" unlocks founder greatness across all stages. If you struggle with rigid processes killing innovation or chasing shiny objects derailing vision, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why foolish consistency is the hobgoblin stifling your breakthroughs
- What adaptive leadership separates great founders from the pack
- How continuity of vision beats rigid methods every time

Read moreThe Hobgoblin of Little Minds (Consistency vs Continuity) with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 354

What To Do When You Can’t Spend Your Way to Revenue Growth with David Lorango – Ep. 352

In this invigorating episode, David Lorango, CEO and Founder of Startup Accelerators, shares how to reignite growth when marketing spend no longer moves the needle. If you struggle with flatlining revenue despite bigger budgets and a solid team, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why more ad spend alone kills ROI at scale
- How to shift from acquisition-only to full-funnel creativity
- What injecting fun and joy unlocks breakthrough campaigns

Read moreWhat To Do When You Can’t Spend Your Way to Revenue Growth with David Lorango – Ep. 352

The Dangerous Lie That “Success Will Finally Set You Free” with Shae Bynes – Ep. 349

In this liberating episode, Shae Bynes, Chief Fire Igniter of The Good Faith Group LLC, shares how to replace grind with grace for sustainable success and true freedom. If you struggle with burnout and the hidden costs of ambition, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to receive grace as a gift already available to you
- Why grace, not hustle, is the fuel for lasting results
- What grace-empowered leadership creates flourishing cultures

Read moreThe Dangerous Lie That “Success Will Finally Set You Free” with Shae Bynes – Ep. 349

The Secret to Sustaining Success in any Stage with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 343

In this thought-provoking episode, Scott Ritzheimer shares how to thrive in your current stage without forced growth. If you struggle with boredom and stage pressure, you won't want to miss it. You will discover:

You will discover:

- Why aligning your stage with your vision boosts fulfillment
- How to embrace mystery to sustain joy and success
- What thriving strategies keep you engaged in any stage

Read moreThe Secret to Sustaining Success in any Stage with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 343

Why Your Profit is Really Struggling with Stas Sukhinin – Ep. 342

In this pecuniary episode, Stas Sukhinin, Founder of Sorso, shares how to master financial oversight and boost profitability at scale. If you struggle with unclear financials and profit leaks, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to regularly review financials to spot issues early
- What proactive CFO insights can transform your strategy
- Why hiring a fractional CFO prevents costly mistakes

Read moreWhy Your Profit is Really Struggling with Stas Sukhinin – Ep. 342

The Hidden Legal Time Bomb That’s About to Explode Your Growing Business with Jeff Holman – Ep. 340

In this protective episode, Jeff Holman, Founder and CEO of Intellectual Strategies, shares fractional legal strategies for business protection. If you struggle with legal blindsides or IP risks as a startup, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why early legal audits prevent costly disputes in stage 2
- How fractional teams deliver expert advice without overhead
- What IP roadmap aligns with your growth goals

Read moreThe Hidden Legal Time Bomb That’s About to Explode Your Growing Business with Jeff Holman – Ep. 340

Your Team in Perfect Harmony with Michael Brenner – Ep. 330

In this amenable episode, Michael Brenner, CEO of Right Chord Leadership, shares leadership strategies via music metaphors. If you struggle with team disillusionment or leadership transition, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why blending passions builds authentic leadership in stage 4
- How to apply CHORDS model for team harmony
- What trusting bold visions creates sustainable success

Read moreYour Team in Perfect Harmony with Michael Brenner – Ep. 330