Why Do so Many Small Businesses Fail?
Somewhere between 60-90% of new businesses fail to survive. Just about everyone agrees, starting a new business has a low success rate. The real question is not how many fail, but WHY so many fail.
What to Do BEFORE You Start with Meir Ezra – Ep. 298
In this insightful episode, Meir Ezra shares how you can start a business aligned with your life goals by learning foundational skills. If you’re struggling with where to start, or if you lack confidence to launch your idea, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why learning the seven business areas ensures your startup’s success
- How to learn effectively to understand and define success clearly
- What small steps build confidence to overcome doubts and start
There’s Nothing Soft About Being a Steady Leader with Schuyler Williamson – Ep. 296
In this powerful episode, Schuyler Williamson shares how you can lead steadily through chaos using proven models. If you’re struggling with overwhelm, or if you feel chaos derails your leadership, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why steady leadership ensures clarity in chaotic growth stages (and how he learned it from a direct hit by an IED)
- How to use combat readiness to lead yourself amidst uncertainty
- What clear vision communication does to align your growing team
Traditional Strategic Planning Doesn’t Work with Lee Benson – Ep. 291
In this clarifying episode, Lee Benson, CEO of Execute to Win, takes aim at two enormous problems founders face (especially when they hire coaches or consultants).
You will discover:
- Why traditional strategic planning never works sustainably (leading to Treadmill)
- Why your operating system, no matter what it's called or how much you love it, will grow your business (and what will)
- A clear definition of success for every CEO
Stop Having Meetings: Unless You Do This
Most companies waste an enormous amount of time by either have too many meetings, too few meetings, or just plain lousy meetings. It doesn't have to be this way.
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
From Unseen to Sought-After with Shirin Danesh – Ep. 275
In this transformational episode, Shirin Danesh shares how she helps managers and leaders who are frustrated by their 9-to-5 to achieve more in work and in life. If you're frustrated by your job and wonder if starting a business could be right for you, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- How to know if you have what it takes to start your own successful business
- The difference between a professional, a manager, and a leader
- How to grow your professional network before you need it
Launching a Company in the Age of AI with Jason Sherman – Ep. 273
In this intelligent episode, Jason Sherman, Entrepreneur & Consultant of jasonsherman.org, shares how he helps new tech founders fast-track their success through AI. If you're an entrepreneur unsatisfied with just another great idea and ready to launch a great company, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- How technology has dramatically changed the startup space over the last 2 decades
- How to prove (or disprove) your great idea without having to build a thing
- When to start selling your tech product (and it's probably not what you think!)
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
How YOU Must Evolve to Lead Executives with Jason Ambeau – Ep. 270
In this revealing episode, Jason Ambeau, Business Architect of Exit Momentum, shares how he has helped hundreds of leadership teams break from co-dependency and false consensus so they can create the change they need for the success they want.
You will discover:
- Where to find the source of 90% of your problems
- Why can't you hire your way to better leadership
- How to lead a high-powered executive
Are Processors Bad People?
I was teaching a workshop recently and met a highly Visionary founder, Chad, who was quite successful. His businesses (yes, plural) were booming. He had the (very) fancy car. He had the (very) fancy watch. And he had a beautiful family at home, too. But as I spoke not just about how businesses scale but …
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