The Business You Really Want
By Gwen Bortner & Tonya Kubo
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to grow your business without sacrificing what matters most to you? Welcome to The Business You Really Want: the show for women who are ready to build a sustainable, fulfilling business aligned with their values. Join Gwen Bortner, a seasoned business advisor with over 35 years of cross-industry experience in operations, and Tonya Kubo, marketing strategist and online community builder, as they share their unique, holistic approach to entrepreneurial success. Each episode is packed with practical strategies, real-life examples, and empowering insights to help you navigate the challenges of running a values-driven business. Leverage your strengths, optimize your operations, and create a business that lights you up and allows you to make a meaningful impact. Subscribe to the show and make sure to stay in touch at TheBusinessYouReallyWant.com, where we share our favorite business-building resources and updates on upcoming events designed to support you on your entrepreneurial journey.
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The Business You Really Want Is Allowed To Change
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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What Two Years Of Podcasting Taught Us About Business
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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When Smart Business Practices Feel Pointless
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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What's Worth Your Attention Right Now?
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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Why Pay for An Expert When AI Can Give You An Answer?
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Knowing What to Do vs. Knowing What Matters
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Why Does Success Keep Moving The Finish Line?
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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The Real Problem Isn't Inventory Or Payroll
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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The Customer Service Trap
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Why Payroll Feels So Expensive
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Everyone Knows They Have An Inventory Problem. Why Can't They Fix It?
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Stop Chasing New Leads: Unlock The Hidden Revenue Already In Your Business
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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The Real Reason You Don’t Trust Your Next Move
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Why More Revenue Is Making Your Business Feel Worse
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Your Business Isn’t Broken. It’s Misdiagnosed
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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You Can’t Outsource Being The Boss
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Why Smart Business Owners Still Fall For Bad Advice
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Your Business Model Is Driving More Than You Think
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May 26, 2026 |
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What We Didn't Know We Didn't Know - Hiring Isn’t The Fix You Think It Is
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May 19, 2026 |
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Just Because It’s Trending Doesn’t Mean It’s Right
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May 12, 2026 |
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When You’re Doing All the Work But Still Feeling Stuck (Leadership Edition)
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May 05, 2026 |
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The CEO’s Diagnostic: How To Tell What Your Business Actually Needs Next
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Are You Ready To Break Free From Hustle Culture?
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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How To Support An Inconsistent Leader (Without Losing Your Mind)
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Feedback Without Blame
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Stop Tracking Everything. Start Tracking What Matters.
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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The Hardest Easy Thing In Business: Consistency
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Leadership Momentum: Ending Q1 Strong and Setting Q2 Up to Win
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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The Stories Leaders Tell To Avoid Accountability
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Entrepreneur Or Employee: Which One Fits You Right Now?
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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The Power Of Hard Questions: Why Every CEO Needs Someone Who Pushes Back
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Your Offer Isn’t The Problem. Or Is It?
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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When The Plan Stops Working: How To Pivot Without Starting Over
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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How to Know Whether Your Strategy Is Working (Beyond Vibes & Beyond Numbers)
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Strategy Vs. Tactics: How To Spot The Sparkly
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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When You Do Everything “Right”… and It Still Flops
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Sustainable Success As A Consultant With Ashlee Berghoff
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Sustainable Success as a Maker with Abigail McMurray
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Sustainable Success At Scale With Nicole Serena
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Sustainable Success As Podcasters With Tonya Kubo
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Small Business Decisions With Big Impact
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Why Accountability Fails (And What To Do About It)
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Whose Finish Line Are You Running Toward?
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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The Danger Of Half-Decisions: Why Hesitation Costs More Than Mistakes
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Why Success Without Satisfaction Feels Like Failure
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Business Myths: Why Common Business Advice Might Be Sabotaging Your Success
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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When The Business You Built Isn’t The Business You Want
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Sorting Business Trends That Build Vs. Break
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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When Money Walks Out The Door
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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The Time Thieves You Never See Coming
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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The Hidden Cost Of Energy Vampires In Your Business
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Death By A Thousand Paper Cuts: When Good People Drain Your Business
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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When Business "Losses" Are Actually Major Wins
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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From Pushover To Professional: Setting Boundaries That Stick
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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The Revenue Vanity Metric That's Destroying Businesses
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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The Invisible Work That Drives Success
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Stop Chasing Trends: Why Following Market Shifts Could Be Killing Your Business
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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When Doing Everything Becomes Your Biggest Business Problem
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Self-Accountability Is A Lie: The Real Reason You’re Not Taking Action
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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The 60-80% Rule That Saves Entrepreneurs From Burnout
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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One Year Of Real Talk: What We've Learned About Building The Business You Really Want
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Creating Consistent Revenue Without the Drama
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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From Task Rabbit To Brain Trust: The Real Secret To Effective Delegation
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Creating Moments That Matter for Clients
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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When Not Scaling Is Your Strategic Advantage
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Building Your Company Around Your Natural Strengths
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Are High-Touch Services Making a Comeback?
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Books That Changed How We Do Business
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Breaking The Burnout Cycle In Your Business
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Win-Win Business Collaborations: Setting Expectations For Success
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May 27, 2025 |
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Coach, Consultant, Or Advisor? Demystifying Business Support Choices
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May 20, 2025 |
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The Comparison Trap: Redefine Business Success, Ignite Your Vision
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May 13, 2025 |
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Simplify To Amplify Part 4: Take Control Of Your Business Commitments
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May 06, 2025 |
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Simplify To Amplify Part 3: Untangling Business Processes For Bigger Impact
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Simplify To Amplify Part 2: Expert Advice On Simplifying Your Offerings
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Simplify To Amplify Part 1: Growing Your Business By Doing Less
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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The Partnership Mindset: Transforming How Clients See Your Business
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Client Boundaries: The Secret To Sustainable Success
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Escaping The Business Echo Chamber
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Achieve Maximum Profit Without Maxing Out
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Bad Business Advice: How It Can Cost You More Than You Realize
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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The Profit Paradox: When More Income Leads To Less Profit
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Closing The Implementation Gap: How To Get Things Done
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Time To Pay More Attention To Energy Management
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Micromanagement Mayhem? How To Empower, Not Overwhelm, Your Team
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Role Clarity: The Unsung Hero Of Team Productivity And Conflict Resolution
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Bringing Your Business Ideas To Life
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Stop Running Meetings That Waste Time
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Your Cornerman: The Person Every Entrepreneur Needs (Beyond A Business Coach)
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Why Bosses Love To Resist Management
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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The Warning Signs Of Team Burnout: Catch It Before It’s Too Late
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Driving Business Revenue: Can Every Role Do It?
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Charge More, Work Less: Developing Better Systems
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Flexibility Isn't Free: The Business Costs You Aren’t Seeing
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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The Growth Trap: Why It's Holding Your Business Back And How To Break Free
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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531 Strategy For Goal Setting: Achieve Your Dreams, Bigger Than Imagined
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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From Solo To CEO: How To Thrive As A Leader By Valuing Self-Care (Part 4)
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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From Solo To CEO: The Art Of Delegation And Building A High-Performing Team (Part 3)
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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From Solo To CEO: Essential Leadership Skills For A Thriving Business (Part 2)
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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From Solo To CEO: Pivotal Shifts To Become The Leader Your Business Needs (Part 1)
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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From Insight to Action – Real-Life Success Stories
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Goal?
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Where To Begin When Everything Feels Urgent
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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True Accountability – The Secret to Sustainable Success
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Solving The Right Problems In The Right Order
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Systems - Harnessing The Power Of Consistent Behavior
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Resources - Making The Most Of Your People
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Accounting – Making Sense Of The Numbers That Matter
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Effectiveness – The Art Of True Delegation
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Goals – How To Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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A Roadmap To Sustainable Success: Aligning The G.E.A.R.S. Of Your Business
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Introducing The Business You Really Want: Why This Podcast And Why Now?
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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The Business You Really Want - Trailer
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Jul 19, 2024 |