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Your Leadership Identity Crisis — And How to Fix It with David C. Olcott – Ep. 388

In this constructive episode, David C. Olcott, CEO of Samurai Success, shares how to move from reluctant manager to effective leader in stage 3. If you feel frustrated managing people, overwhelmed by constant questions, and stuck wearing too many hats, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why managing people directly creates constant frustration and burnout
- How to build systems that allow your team to self-manage and scale sustainably
- What role distinctions you must master to lead without losing your identity

Read moreYour Leadership Identity Crisis — And How to Fix It with David C. Olcott – Ep. 388

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

Lead a Transformation, Manage a Demise, or… with Chip Scholz – Ep. 385

In this powerful episode, Chip Scholz, Founder and Owner of Scholz and Associates Inc., shares how stage 5 CEOs must lead transformation or risk managing decline. If you feel worn out, stuck maintaining success, or tempted to coast in your current comfort zone, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why staying in neutral as CEO inevitably leads to stagnation or demise
- How to shift from doing everything yourself to building a people-first, performance-driven culture
- What small intentional decisions create the clarity and energy needed for the next level

Read moreLead a Transformation, Manage a Demise, or… with Chip Scholz – Ep. 385

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

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