The Biggest Problem in Whitewater
I help founders get out of Whitewater all day, every day. And I've discovered that the biggest challenge to getting out of Whitewater is…
5 Secrets to Becoming a Better Leader Overnight with Peter Awad – Ep. 269
In this powerful episode, Peter Awad, Founder of White Stone Coaching, shares 5 secrets that will help you become a better leader overnight. If you know deep down that your leadership skill is a limiting factor in your growth but also feel overwhelmed at how to improve, you'll find a simple but powerful path toward the breakthrough you want and need.
You will discover:
- How to find the balance between supporting and challenging your team
- The power of peace to transform any circumstance
- How to ensure you are always growing at the right pace
Together, We Make One Great Executive
Most executive teams fall prey to a surprisingly subtle trap. If you have set a brilliant strategic plan only to see it fall short on execution, you're probably already in the trap and don't even know it. However, to show you what it is and how to avoid it, I have to tell a quick story first.
Overcoming the Retirement Trap with Jeff Kikel – Ep. 268
In this insightful episode, Jeff Kikel, President of Freedom Day Wealth Management, LLC, shares how he helps founders exit their business with tremendous success.
You will discover:
- Why traditional retirement planning is failing us
- How to decouple ownership and management in succession
- The biggest non-financial challenges for business owners in retirement
The Business Owner’s Roadmap to Conquer Chaos with Scott Beebe – Ep. 267
In this victorious episode, Scott Beebe, Founder and Head Coach of My Business On Purpose, shares how he
You will discover:
- Why, instead of putting out fires, you might just want to let your business burn (so that it can grow)
- The biggest lie in business and how it's affecting you right now
- Four simple steps business owners can take to conquer chaos
Achieve Executive Excellence with Adriana Cowdin – Ep. 266
In this executive episode, Adriana Cowdin, CEO of Be Bold Executive Coaching, shares how she shares the knowledge and skills she gained to achieve status in the top 1% of all woman-owned small businesses and uses it to help other founders and CEOs become better leaders.
You will discover:
- How important relationships are to company success
- In what ways being a non-CEO executive is different or even more challenging than being at the top
- The two biggest challenges executives face
The One Choice Every Founder Must Make
There is one choice every successful Founder must make. At some point, every Founder will need to choose between transforming culture and character of the organization to create the ability to scale OR limiting the growth of the organization to keep it within its current operating capacity.
The 7-Figure Expert Formula with Dr. Noah St. John – Ep. 264
In this expert episode, Dr. Noah St. John, Founder of St. John Executive Coaching, shares how he has helped 1000s of founders and CEOs break the 7 figure barrier and make over $1M in a single year.
You will discover:
- The formula for profitably generating $1M in revenue
- Why so many founders suffer from Income Ceiling Syndrome, and how you can break free
- Why so much advice from successful people is not helpful
High-Growth CEO Secrets: Critical and Uncomfortable Decisions with George Kriza – Ep. 262
In this poignant episode, George Kriza, CEO of Challenging Decisions, shares the lessons he learned over 25 years as CEO of a growing Inc 500 company. If you're the CEO of an organization with over 30 employees and struggling to keep up with all the decisions that keep landing on your desk, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- What separates high-growth CEOs from everyone else
- Why you may not need to be a better decision-maker and what you should do instead
- How to handle an underperforming leader (especially if they are also a friend)
Adventure: SA Summit 2025
As Scale Architects, we are on a grand adventure. We are founders who help founders pioneer the way to greater success. There are challenges to overcome, territories to establish, and joys to be had. I can’t think of any better way to spend my days, and I think you’d agree! The best part is you …
We’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat
One common misconception leaders have is to believe they can scale their business by doing more of what they've always done. Pivot. Say yes. Save the day. Then, do it all over again. However, growing and scaling are two completely different challenges.
The Only Way to Create Accountability in Your Organization with Robert Hunt – Ep. 256
In this compelling episode, Robert Hunt, CEO of REF Dallas, shares how he has helped founders and leaders take full accountability for their lives, success, and happiness for over ten years. You won't want to miss this episode if you have used the words but or can't in the last week.
You will discover:
- What true accountability is
- How accountability and responsibility differ and why accountability is far more powerful
- The only way to create accountability in your company