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The Franchise Escape: Why Corporate Refugees Buy, Not Build with Giuseppe Grammatico – Ep. 367

In this empowering episode, Giuseppe Grammatico, Owner of GG The Franchise Guide, shares how franchising offers a proven, lower-risk path to business ownership from corporate jobs. If you struggle with feeling trapped in a dead-end job and fear starting from scratch, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why franchising provides systems and support missing in startups
- How to evaluate franchises that fit your lifestyle goals.
- What free resources like books and calls accelerate your transition

Read moreThe Franchise Escape: Why Corporate Refugees Buy, Not Build with Giuseppe Grammatico – Ep. 367

Did you set the Right Goals? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 366

In this clarifying episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why goals exist to drive better decisions and actions toward your vision. If you struggle with misaligned goals or ineffective planning across any stage, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why goals primarily guide decisions and actions, not just achievement
- How to set goals aligned with your mission, vision, and values
- What reviewing goals teaches you to master the skill over time

Read moreDid you set the Right Goals? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 366

Out-Hiring Amazon: The Team That Shows Up with William Milliken – Ep. 365

In this motivational episode, William Milliken, President of Swoop Scoop, shares how to scale service businesses and overcome mindset barriers to hiring. If you struggle with doing everything alone and fearing your first hires, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to start taking action without waiting for perfection
- Why mindset blocks prevent scaling beyond solo operations
- What simple systems turn a simple service into millions

Read moreOut-Hiring Amazon: The Team That Shows Up with William Milliken – Ep. 365

The Competence Trap: Why Being Good at Everything Is Killing Your Business with Joanna Zhang – Ep. 364

In this insightful episode, Joanna Zhang, CEO of The Operations Genius, shares how to master delegation and self-discovery to escape overwhelm. If you struggle with doing everything alone and hitting bottlenecks, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to start delegation by listing tasks and building trust
- Why respecting emotions unlocks better leadership decisions
- What self-reflection turns challenges into growth opportunities

Read moreThe Competence Trap: Why Being Good at Everything Is Killing Your Business with Joanna Zhang – Ep. 364

What Is Your Vision for Your Organization? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 363

In this insightful episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares how to discover and evolve your true organizational vision across all seven stages of the Founder's Evolution. If you struggle with unclear purpose, motivation dips, or building a team around something that doesn't truly matter, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why your organization should (or did) still matter 50 years from now
- What makes a vision compelling enough to fuel you through decades of sacrifice
- How to evolve your vision from short-term survival fuel → team inspiration → future legacy

Read moreWhat Is Your Vision for Your Organization? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 363

The 21% Profit Gap Hiding in Your Leadership Bench with Carrie Fabris – Ep. 362

In this empowering episode, Carrie Fabris, Founder of CareerFrame, shares how to elevate manager engagement for lasting profitability and legacy. If you struggle with a weak leadership bench eroding your gains, you won't want to miss it

You will discover:

- How to use Frame It for frequent, accountable leadership growth
- Why high engagement boosts profitability by 21% in top quartiles
- What ongoing practice turns insights into real behavioral change

Read moreThe 21% Profit Gap Hiding in Your Leadership Bench with Carrie Fabris – Ep. 362

How Big Should Your Business Be? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 361

In this perceptive episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why chasing arbitrary revenue goals traps founders and how to determine the right size for your organization based on your unique vision. If you feel stuck growing a business that no longer excites you or wonder if bigger is truly better, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why revenue numbers are a poor way to measure business size
- How to choose the smallest organization that fully achieves your vision
- Why bigger organizations scale problems faster than benefits

Read moreHow Big Should Your Business Be? with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 361

The Most Founder-Friendly Employee Retirement Plan with Matt Ruttenberg – Ep. 360

In this strategic episode, Matt Ruttenberg, Co-Owner of Life, Inc. Retirement Services, shares how to customize retirement plans to slash taxes and favor founders. If you struggle with one-size-fits-all 401ks that hurt your bottom line, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to stack cash balance plans with 401ks for massive deductions
- Why founder-centric designs beat employee-focused defaults
- What deadlines let you backdate 2025 contributions until 2026

Read moreThe Most Founder-Friendly Employee Retirement Plan with Matt Ruttenberg – Ep. 360

Why Top Leaders Leave — And It’s Not About the Money with Jody and Morgan Thelander – Ep. 356

In this practical episode episode, Jody K. Thelander, CEO of J. Thelander Consulting and Morgan Thelander, COO of J. Thelander Consulting, shares how how to fix messy compensation structures using market data. If you struggle with inconsistent pay and retention risks, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to use surveys for free, tailored market comp insights
- Why balancing cash and equity prevents talent flight
- What data-driven plans avoid emotional comp pitfalls

Read moreWhy Top Leaders Leave — And It’s Not About the Money with Jody and Morgan Thelander – Ep. 356

How to Handle Co-Founder Conflict with Andrew Poles – Ep. 355

In this insightful episode, Andrew Poles, Founder and CEO of Andrew Poles Founder Growth Coaching, shares how to resolve co-founder tensions and evolve into a high-impact CEO without burnout. If you struggle with misaligned decisions and strained leadership partnerships, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to prioritize alignment over agreement to move forward faster
- Why fostering deep connections boosts team performance exponentially
- What neuroscience reveals about avoiding burnout in scaling

You will discover:

- How to use surveys for free, tailored market comp insights
- Why balancing cash and equity prevents talent flight
- What data-driven plans avoid emotional comp pitfalls

Read moreHow to Handle Co-Founder Conflict with Andrew Poles – Ep. 355

The Hobgoblin of Little Minds (Consistency vs Continuity) with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 354

In this paradigm-shifting episode, Scott Ritzheimer shares why rejecting "foolish consistency" unlocks founder greatness across all stages. If you struggle with rigid processes killing innovation or chasing shiny objects derailing vision, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why foolish consistency is the hobgoblin stifling your breakthroughs
- What adaptive leadership separates great founders from the pack
- How continuity of vision beats rigid methods every time

Read moreThe Hobgoblin of Little Minds (Consistency vs Continuity) with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 354

Four Houses of Success: A 15th-Century Banker’s Legacy Guide with Cris Zimmermann – Ep. 353

In this profound episode, Cris Zimmermann, Co-Founder of Medici Global Ventures, shares Medici principles for transitioning from success to lasting significance. If you struggle with emptiness despite wealth and unclear legacy impact, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to foster multi-generational family and business continuity like the Medicis
- Why blending art, leadership, and strategy builds enduring influence
- What strategic planning secures your wealth and values for centuries

Read moreFour Houses of Success: A 15th-Century Banker’s Legacy Guide with Cris Zimmermann – Ep. 353