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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

What To Do When You Can’t Spend Your Way to Revenue Growth with David Lorango – Ep. 352

In this invigorating episode, David Lorango, CEO and Founder of Startup Accelerators, shares how to reignite growth when marketing spend no longer moves the needle. If you struggle with flatlining revenue despite bigger budgets and a solid team, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why more ad spend alone kills ROI at scale
- How to shift from acquisition-only to full-funnel creativity
- What injecting fun and joy unlocks breakthrough campaigns

Read moreWhat To Do When You Can’t Spend Your Way to Revenue Growth with David Lorango – Ep. 352

Why Your Executive Team Can’t Scale What You Won’t Show the World with Alan McLaren – Ep. 351

In this energizing episode, Alan McLaren, Co-Founder of STRATA Originals, shares how to build a powerful leadership brand that pulls opportunities to you instead of pushing uphill. If you struggle with team execution feeling heavy and growth stalling despite a strong C-suite, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why your personal visibility is the hidden multiplier for company momentum
- How to start building thought-leadership in just 15 minutes a week
- What authentic commenting on LinkedIn does that original posts alone can’t

Read moreWhy Your Executive Team Can’t Scale What You Won’t Show the World with Alan McLaren – Ep. 351

Why Writing a Bestseller Beats Another Year of Grinding with Tyler Wagner – Ep. 350

In this game-changing episode, Tyler Wagner, Founder of Authors Unite, shares how to write, publish, and launch a bestselling book to skyrocket your credibility and revenue.

You will discover:

- How to turn your expertise into a book in under 90 days
- Why bestseller status is achievable today with the right strategy
- What referral partnerships scale your business without ads

Read moreWhy Writing a Bestseller Beats Another Year of Grinding with Tyler Wagner – Ep. 350