How Not to Win in Whitewater
Most founders try to paddle the wrong way out of Whitewater. Here are three very common but equally wrong ways to solve the Whitewater problem so you can avoid them and achieve Predictable Success.
From $5M to $50M with Nicco Leone – Ep. 277
In this scalable episode, Nicco Leone, Founder of Nemean Pride, shares how he helps some founders scale from $5 to $50M and some avoid the headache altogether. Suppose you're questioning whether or not to scale. In that case, if you are quietly frustrated at the constant expectation to grow like crazy (even if it comes from you) or wonder how big your organization should be and how to get it there, this is the episode for you!
You will discover:
- 3 great reasons to scale (and 1,000 bad reasons)
- the difference between a growth business and a lifestyle business that is growing
- The most crucial role of middle management that almost every leadership team overlooks
The Real Job of Every Leader with Isabelle Fortin – Ep. 276
In this human-centered episode, Isabelle Fortin, Owner of Against the Ordinary, dispels several lingering myths surrounding leadership. She shares why we need to be more human-centered as leaders, how to do it, and how to develop your leadership team to do it as well. If you know you need to raise the leadership bar in your organization to improve achieve higher performance and enjoy greater success, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- Why command-and-control structures are so common (and it's not because of how effective they are)
- Why and how to become a more human-centered leader
- Why the military command-and-control structure isn't actually command-and-control
From Unseen to Sought-After with Shirin Danesh – Ep. 275
In this transformational episode, Shirin Danesh shares how she helps managers and leaders who are frustrated by their 9-to-5 to achieve more in work and in life. If you're frustrated by your job and wonder if starting a business could be right for you, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- How to know if you have what it takes to start your own successful business
- The difference between a professional, a manager, and a leader
- How to grow your professional network before you need it
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
The Hidden Task List of a Leader in the Age of AI with Scott Allen – Ep. 274
In this prescient episode, Scott Allen, Principal of S & J Allen, LLC, shares how he has helped thousands of leaders from surgeons to service man and women to students focus on the most important things so they can help their team succeed. If you feel like you're struggling to keep up, overwhelmed by technology or even just curious about the future of leadership, you won't want to miss this episode!
You will discover:
- The hidden task list for leaders who succeed
- The number one leadership challenge the naval war college is working to overcome and what that means for you
- The first step to becoming the best leader you can be
Launching a Company in the Age of AI with Jason Sherman – Ep. 273
In this intelligent episode, Jason Sherman, Entrepreneur & Consultant of jasonsherman.org, shares how he helps new tech founders fast-track their success through AI. If you're an entrepreneur unsatisfied with just another great idea and ready to launch a great company, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- How technology has dramatically changed the startup space over the last 2 decades
- How to prove (or disprove) your great idea without having to build a thing
- When to start selling your tech product (and it's probably not what you think!)
Becoming a Business Celebrity with Mitch Carson – Ep. 272
In this high-profile episode, Mitch Carson, Owner of Impact Products Marketing, shares what to do if you're struggling to bring in enough new business to scale your sales.
You will discover:
- Who would benefit the most from Becoming a business celebrity
- How to secure TV and Radio interviews by avoiding the biggest rookie mistake entrepreneurs make
- How to transform publicity into profitable growth
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
The Startup Entrepreneur’s Friend: LinkedIn with Colin Hirdman – Ep. 271
In this futurist episode, Colin Hirdman, Co-Founder of Monkey Island Ventures, shares how he helps founders and entrepreneurs scale their biz dev through authentic, meaningful interactions on the best social platform for business: LinkedIn. You won't want to miss this episode if you'd like to generate a more reliable flow of high-quality B2B leads.
You will discover:
- How non-technical founders are building tech companies faster than ever
- The most time-efficient and effective system for LinkedIn
- How to seamlessly connect LinkedIn events to your sales funnel
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
The Biggest Problem in Whitewater
I help founders get out of Whitewater all day, every day. And I've discovered that the biggest challenge to getting out of Whitewater is…