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Why Organizations Become Less Profitable As They Grow with Nick Avaria – Ep. 399

In this eye-opening episode, Nick Avaria, Founder of Agency Acquisitions, shares why many stage 4 founders get trapped in the missing middle. If you're growing revenue but profits are shrinking, complexity is overwhelming you, and your team feels misaligned, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why growth rewards you with more problems and a dangerous chasm called the missing middle
- How to stop promoting individual contributors and build real middle management systems
- What it takes to transition from founder to CEO so you stop being the speed limit

Read moreWhy Organizations Become Less Profitable As They Grow with Nick Avaria – Ep. 399

Stop Hiring Salespeople Like Everyone Else with Jorge Chavez – Ep. 398

In this functional episode, Jorge Chavez, President of Topaz Sales Consulting, shares how stage 3 founders can successfully hire and scale their first salespeople. If you struggle with inconsistent sales, bad hires, or feeling like no one sells the way you do, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to use a specialized sales hiring process that screens for real sales competencies
- What to do after hiring so you inspect what you expect instead of fully handing off
- Why hiring salespeople the same way as everyone else leads to expensive mistakes

Read moreStop Hiring Salespeople Like Everyone Else with Jorge Chavez – Ep. 398

The Founder/CEO’s First Step in a Turnaround with Richard Broo – Ep. 397

In this clarifying episode, Richard Broo, Principal and Founder of True North PMP Consulting, shares how how stage 5 CEOs can diagnose and fix disconnects that derail projects and performance. If you feel overwhelmed by complexity, frustrated by information gaps between levels, or sense your team is not aligned despite your efforts, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why breakdowns happen even with smart people and strong intentions
- How to assess the true current state by talking directly to people at every level
- What to do instead of blaming when things go wrong

Read moreThe Founder/CEO’s First Step in a Turnaround with Richard Broo – Ep. 397

How High-Performing Creatives Get Stuck with Stacey Bailey – Ep. 396

In this insightful episode, Stacey Bailey, Senior Consultant & Executive Coach of The Intention Collective, shares how creative founders can successfully lead their first team in stage 3. If you feel frustrated that no one else can keep up, think like you, or deliver the way you do, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why expecting your team to think and work like you creates unnecessary struggle and misalignment
- How to create clarity around vision and expectations so everyone rows in the same direction
- What it takes to build real trust and give effective feedback instead of being “nice.”

Read moreHow High-Performing Creatives Get Stuck with Stacey Bailey – Ep. 396

Build the Fortress Before You Need It with David Barnett – Ep. 395

In this eye-opening episode, David Barnett, Owner of www.DavidCBarnett.com, shares how to protect and strengthen your business as you grow in stage 3. If you’re growing fast but feel exposed to hidden risks, or worry that one mistake could wipe out years of work, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why focusing only on revenue and profit leaves your business dangerously vulnerable.
- How to use your balance sheet to spot and manage risk before it becomes a crisis.
- What changes to make now so you can grow profitably while protecting what you’ve built.
He started his coaching business and this podcast in order to reach founders and celebrate amazing coaches. If you're a seasoned business coach or consultant who is also an entrepreneur and feel you're a great fit for the show, apply here.

Read moreBuild the Fortress Before You Need It with David Barnett – Ep. 395

You Don’t Have a Business You Have a Job with Jesse Gilmore – Ep. 394

In this strategic episode, Jesse Gilmore, Founder of Niche in Control, shares how to escape the founder-as-bottleneck trap by shifting your identity from doer to leader and building real systems so you stop owning a job and start owning a business. If you’re still the single point of failure and every client or fire runs through you, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why succeeding as the best doer in stage two can make you the bottleneck that prevents scaling into higher stages
- What signs reveal you've built yourself a job instead of a business, such as inability to take a week off without everything stalling
- How to complete a 7-day time log to identify tasks for eliminate, automate, delegate, and time-block so you can shift from doer to trainer to manager to visionary

Read moreYou Don’t Have a Business You Have a Job with Jesse Gilmore – Ep. 394

Leading Executives Without Losing Your Mind with Scott Abbott – Ep. 393

In this efficient episode, Scott Abbott, Founder and CEO of BOS-UP, shares how to lead executives effectively by blending robust systems with human-centered leadership, EQ, and intentional ""Boss Up Moments"" to scale beyond founder-driven chaos. If you struggle with executives falling out of alignment despite a strong team, or if you find that your drive and decisiveness now work against you at this level, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why what got you here as a founder will now work against you as a CEO
- How to shift from managing people to building systems that create real alignment
- What it truly means to lead from the heart while maintaining strong structure

Read moreLeading Executives Without Losing Your Mind with Scott Abbott – Ep. 393

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