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Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Go Get It with Corey Dissin – Ep. 387

In this gritty episode, Corey Dissin, Owner of The Corey Dissin Companies, LLC, shares why most early-stage founders fail—not from bad ideas, but from quitting before their habits compound. If you struggle with consistency, get distracted by shiny objects, or feel like entrepreneurship should be easier than it is in stage 2, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why discipline beats talent and strategy when nobody is watching
- How to keep swinging when results don’t show up immediately
- What it really takes to go the distance instead of quitting too early

Read moreStop Spinning Your Wheels and Go Get It with Corey Dissin – Ep. 387

How to Engineer a Nine-Figure Exit with Alexis Sikorsky – Ep. 386

In this eye-opening episode, Alexis Sikorsky, Owner of Sikorsky Consulting Ltd, shares how to prepare for a strong private equity exit in stage 5. If you worry about leaving money on the table, fear private equity as the enemy, or feel stuck in growth and decision fatigue, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why private equity is your friend, not your enemy, when you understand how they actually value and buy companies
- How to reverse due diligence on PE firms to avoid bad partners and fish-and-chip tactics
- What assessment and preparation steps dramatically improve your valuation and exit outcome

Alexis Sikorsky is a strategic advisor to founders who are serious about scaling fast and exiting strong. With a nine-figure private equity exit under his belt, Alexis isn’t speaking from theory—he’s lived the entrepreneurial highs and lows across decades of company building, boardroom negotiation, and international leadership. His flagship book, Cashing Out, lays out the APEX methodology, a four-part framework (Assess, Plan, Execute, Exit) that demystifies the journey to private equity for founders feeling stuck or overwhelmed by growth and decision fatigue.

Read moreHow to Engineer a Nine-Figure Exit with Alexis Sikorsky – Ep. 386

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

Read moreYou Don’t Have to Know How to Code to Start a Tech Company with Sophia Matveeva – Ep. 384

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

Read moreFrom Owner to Investor with Saul Cohen – Ep. 383

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

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Breaking Through the Silent Ceiling with Joe Patneaude – Ep. 381

In this transformative episode, Joe Patneaude, Owner of JP Coaching, shares how to break through the silent ceiling and scale without chaos in stage 4. If you struggle with growth stalling despite effort and feeling trapped doing everything yourself, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why founder heroics create invisible ceilings that block sustainable scaling.
- How to shift from operator to leader by building repeatable systems early.
- What mindset and structure changes turn daily firefighting into strategic freedom.

Read moreBreaking Through the Silent Ceiling with Joe Patneaude – Ep. 381

Podcast Template with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 0–duplicate-1

In this uniform episode, Todd Schuchart, Founder of Razor Ridge Leads, shares how to master consistent lead generation and sales without burning out in stage 2. If you struggle with feast-or-famine revenue and relying on referrals alone, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to build repeatable outbound systems that fill your pipeline predictably
- Why consistent daily prospecting beats sporadic "big swings" every time
- What simple scripts and follow-up cadences turn cold outreach into warm conversations

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When Growth Outpaces Clarity—and the Cracks Start Showing with Dylan Bost – Ep. 378

In this eye-opening episode, Dylan Bost, Co-Founder and CEO of Sunny HQ LLC, shares how to break free from the disillusioned leader trap and reclaim personal profitability. If you struggle with growing revenue but shrinking take-home pay and constant burnout in stage 4, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why owner compensation often gets sacrificed first during scaling.
- How to structure pay so the business rewards you, not just employees.
- What mindset and systems shift profit from the company to your life.

Read moreWhen Growth Outpaces Clarity—and the Cracks Start Showing with Dylan Bost – Ep. 378

Why Managers Bring You Everything (And How to Stop It) with Daria Rudnik – Ep. 377

In this empowering episode, Daria Rudnik, Team Architect and Owner of Daria Rudnik Coaching & Consulting, shares how to shift from founder-led decisions to empowered team ownership in stage 4. If you struggle with being the bottleneck in leadership meetings and slow decisions, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why constant founder input kills team confidence and slows scaling.
- How to create psychological safety so your team speaks up first
- What structured questions train leaders to own outcomes independently

Read moreWhy Managers Bring You Everything (And How to Stop It) with Daria Rudnik – Ep. 377

The Team you need to succeed as a True Owner turned Investor with Todd Polke – Ep. 376

In this transformative episode, Todd Polke, Owner of Todd Polke, shares how to escape post-exit mediocrity and design a legacy of fulfillment and wealth. If you struggle with feeling stuck after selling or craving deeper purpose at scale, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to redefine success beyond financials for lasting impact
- Why mindset shifts unlock exponential growth in life and business
- What daily habits build the clarity to avoid the "middle" trap

Read moreThe Team you need to succeed as a True Owner turned Investor with Todd Polke – Ep. 376

Stop Listening to People. Start Following the Pattern with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 375

In this clarifying episode,Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why you must stop relying on individual advice and start following proven patterns. If you struggle with overwhelming noise, conflicting guidance, or outdated experience holding you back, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why patterns across stages filter out 90%+ of irrelevant advice
- How to use organizational and founder stages as your decision filter
- What focusing on high-probability patterns accelerates success at every level

Read moreStop Listening to People. Start Following the Pattern with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 375

SEO is dead. Or is it? with Wes Towers – Ep. 374

In this forward-thinking episode, Wes Towers,Founder of Uplift 360, shares how to adapt lead generation when traditional channels dry up. If you struggle with inconsistent leads and outdated online tactics in stage 3, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why search engines alone no longer deliver reliable leads at scale
- How to implement "search everywhere optimization" across multiple channels
- What value-first content builds trust and attracts clients faster

Read moreSEO is dead. Or is it? with Wes Towers – Ep. 374