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If you are a Founder or CEO of a $1M+ business, you've probably come to recognize how important your senior leadership team is to your success. You can't do it on your own. You can't make all the decisions or manage all the people. You need strong leaders who can share the load.
In this perceptive episode, Andy Audate, President of AudateMedia, shares strategies for leveraging CRMs to scale your business predictably. If you struggle with disorganized customer tracking or inefficient sales processes, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why a CRM tracks customer journeys to streamline your sales process
- How to choose a CRM tailored to your customer’s specific journey
- What mission-critical data to capture in your CRM for profit
In this compelling episode, Roy Reid, Owner of www.roywreid.com/, shares strategies to build trust as a leadership operating system. If you struggle with low trust or team tension, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why trust is your leadership operating system for stage 4 success
- How to identify trust levels in team relationships to address tension
- What trust contract fosters accountability and cultural alignment
In this magnetic episode, Richard Reid, Founder of Richard Reid Enterprises (IoM) Limited, shares strategies to develop authentic charisma for leadership. If you struggle with connecting authentically or feeling inauthentic as a leader, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why charisma is about connection, not extroversion, for stage 4 leadership
- How to cultivate presence through vulnerability to inspire your team
- What small, incremental changes in communication enhance your authentic influence
In this practical episode, Debbie Plager shares strategies to align your leadership team and structure for scalable growth. If you face organizational chaos or misaligned teams, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why pausing to assess strategy prevents growing pains
- How to align leaders using data-driven insights
- What the 70/100 rule means for org design
In this insightful episode, Tanya Akimenko shares strategies to prepare for IRS audits and simplify business finances. If you fear audits or lack financial clarity, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why proactive financial prep prevents audit stress and boosts decisions
- How to choose a trusted tax pro for audit support
- What to do when you receive an IRS audit notice
In this transformative episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder and CEO of Scale Architects shares shares a roadmap for founders to focus on stage-specific actions. If you struggle with content fatigue or feeling overwhelmed, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why focus on your current stage to avoid overwhelm and grow faster
- How to identify your stage with a quick assessment at foundersquiz.com
- What episodes to listen to for tailored advice at scalearchitects.com/podcast
With Guests From Listen to our Latest Episodes Trusted by Founders Worldwide Apple Top 100 in our first week We’ve helped 20,000 founders More than 300 episodes and counting The Founder’s Evolution One Journey. Seven Stages Every founder’s journey has 7 stages—from dreaming to exiting. I’m Scott Ritzheimer, and I created the Founder’s Evolution to …
When I start working with a founder and their team, one of the first issues we have to address is a big one: How they approach growth. Typically, up until this point, they have grown by selling as much as they can and then scrambling to keep up. But this strategy is about to expire.
In this empowering episode, Vanessa Judelman shares how you can lead effectively in a fast-paced world by becoming a conscious leader. If you’re struggling with team misalignment, or if you feel frustrated by slowing pace despite growth, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why conscious leadership helps you set the right tone for team alignment
- How to use short coaching meetings to bridge pace gaps with your team
- How a RACI chart ensures strategic execution by clarifying team roles
In this powerful episode, Schuyler Williamson shares how you can lead steadily through chaos using proven models. If you’re struggling with overwhelm, or if you feel chaos derails your leadership, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why steady leadership ensures clarity in chaotic growth stages (and how he learned it from a direct hit by an IED)
- How to use combat readiness to lead yourself amidst uncertainty
- What clear vision communication does to align your growing team
In this empowering episode, Dr. Robin Buckley shares how you can apply business strategies to strengthen your marriage. If you’re struggling to balance work and relationships, or if you feel overwhelmed by marital challenges, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why business skills like strategy can enhance your marriage across all stages
- How to create a mission statement to align your relationship goals
- What 180 thinking does to control negative thoughts and improve communication
