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How the Smartest People Win with Bill Barnett – Ep. 285

In this relational episode, Bill Barnett, CEO of Smarter Minds Network, shares how he has leverage the power of meaningful relationships to build multiple wildly successful business across industries from film to ed tech. If you're a founder who wants to learn how to get more done with less effort by building powerful relationships, you want want to miss this episode!

You will discover:

- The single biggest quality in building relationships
- Why you need to unlearn everything you know/believe about networking
- The strategic relationships

Read moreHow the Smartest People Win with Bill Barnett – Ep. 285

Breakthrough for Female Entrepreneurs with Lezly Kaye – Ep. 284

In this powerful episode, Lezly Kaye, Founder of Grounded Leadership, shares the lessons she's learned about how our personal pain holds us back from entrepreneurial breakthroughs. There's incredible truth in this episode for every Reluctant Manager listening, but it's at a whole different level for women in business with a vision for more!

You will discover:

- How entrepreneurial success is found at the intersection of psychology and strategy
- Who is really running your business (and it's not the current you)
- How simple and powerful delegation can be for Reluctant Managers

Read moreBreakthrough for Female Entrepreneurs with Lezly Kaye – Ep. 284

To Win, Stop Solving the Wrong Problems with Brandon Gano – Ep. 281

In this diagnostic episode, Brandon Gano, COO of HumanOp, shares how he helps his clients cut through the noise to discover the only 3 things they need to work on to create the success they want. If you feel frustrated by your people or overwhelmed by your problems, you won't want to miss this episode!

You will discover:

- Why almost every founder is trying to solve the wrong problem
- Why the secret to your growth isn't found in more leads, more revenue, or perfect people (and how to find it)
- How simple it is to balance process and people for maximum success

Read moreTo Win, Stop Solving the Wrong Problems with Brandon Gano – Ep. 281

Selling From Stage (Without Selling) with Steve Lowell – Ep. 278

In this impactful episode, Steve Lowell, Co-Founder of S&J Training Solutions Inc., shares how he helps coaches and other professionals leverage keynote speaking and other communication platforms to build their book of business. If you're a coach or entrepreneur who speaks often (or wants to speak often) but are frustrated that people come up after your talk and sing your praises but don't hire you, you won't want to miss this episode.

You will discover:

- Why selling from stage might be the most underrated lead gen strategy for coaches
- How to teach but not overteach by mastering the "tipping point" in your talk
- How to know whether your content is hitting the mark (and growing your business)

Read moreSelling From Stage (Without Selling) with Steve Lowell – Ep. 278

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

Read moreThe Real Job of Every Leader with Isabelle Fortin – Ep. 276

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

Read moreBecoming a Business Celebrity with Mitch Carson – Ep. 272

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

Read moreThe Startup Entrepreneur’s Friend: LinkedIn with Colin Hirdman – Ep. 271

5 Secrets to Becoming a Better Leader Overnight with Peter Awad – Ep. 269

In this powerful episode, Peter Awad, Founder of White Stone Coaching, shares 5 secrets that will help you become a better leader overnight. If you know deep down that your leadership skill is a limiting factor in your growth but also feel overwhelmed at how to improve, you'll find a simple but powerful path toward the breakthrough you want and need.

You will discover:

- How to find the balance between supporting and challenging your team
- The power of peace to transform any circumstance
- How to ensure you are always growing at the right pace

Read more5 Secrets to Becoming a Better Leader Overnight with Peter Awad – Ep. 269

The Business Owner’s Roadmap to Conquer Chaos with Scott Beebe – Ep. 267

In this victorious episode, Scott Beebe, Founder and Head Coach of My Business On Purpose, shares how he

You will discover:

- Why, instead of putting out fires, you might just want to let your business burn (so that it can grow)
- The biggest lie in business and how it's affecting you right now
- Four simple steps business owners can take to conquer chaos

Read moreThe Business Owner’s Roadmap to Conquer Chaos with Scott Beebe – Ep. 267

Vision and Hustle Can Only Take You so Far with Mike Straza – Ep. 265

In this insightful episode, Mike Straza, Owner of Straza Consulting, shares how he provides Fractional CFO and COO support to Visionary CEOs to help them scale. If you and your leaders are frustrated by skill, technical, or knowledge gaps, you won't want to miss this episode!

You will discover:

- How and when a Fractional Executive can help you dramatically scale your organization
- The difference between a Fractional CFO and a Fractional COO and how to know which one you need
- How to find the right for you and your organization

Read moreVision and Hustle Can Only Take You so Far with Mike Straza – Ep. 265