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Send us a textAre You the Bottleneck in Your Own Business... Again?Every December, ambitious founders hit the same wall: doing too much, too late again. But what if your year-end chaos didn't start this month? What if it started in August with the delegation conversation you never had?In this episode, Dawn gets real about the real reason you're overwhelmed in December, and it's not your team, your calendar, or your perfectionism. It's your avoidance of feedback. She reveals how AI can help you fix it, and why the solution isn't better time management, it's braver leadership.This episode will punch you in the truth and then hand you the exact tool to finally break the cycle.Download The Feedback Fix. Give feedback that actually lands, no emotional spirals, no overthinking. This free guide will help you coach your team through the “not quite right” moments before they turn into a December disaster.Get it now and start leading like it's August even in December.Key Takeaways:Your burnout isn't a time issue. It's a feedback issue. The delegation you skipped in August is now biting you in December.You're not a perfectionist. You're avoiding conflict. Avoiding feedback conversations now leads to resentment and overwhelm later.AI exposes bottlenecks. It can draft briefs, gift lists, and emails,  but if only you can send them, you're the problem.Brave leadership starts with a single question: What conversation did I avoid in August that's costing me now?Your team doesn't need perfect. They need clarity. Build a delegation brief with AI to hand off better next year.Resources & LinksThe Feedback Fix – Free GuideAI for Founders Playbook – Toolkits & TemplatesRelated Episodes:112 | The 4‑Stage AI Process Female Founders Use to Stop Losing 10 Hours Each Week Answering Questions Their Team Should Own — builds on delegation, team autonomy, and reducing founder bottlenecks110 | 3 Custom GPTs That Save Female Founders 16 Hours a Week (+ Build Your First in 10 Minutes) — tactical time‑saving tools founders can build with AI.108 | 3 AI Systems That Help Female Founders Manage Time, Clients, and Business During the Holidays — complements the seasonal theme of your episode with AI systems for holiday productivity.Want to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

In this episode of Grow Think Tank, I unpack the critical shifts CEOs must anticipate as we approach 2026, with a sharp focus on clarity in leadership and organizational expectations. I share five key predictions shaping the business landscape: sustained recession-like consumer behavior, the necessity of intentional pricing strategies amid shrinkflation, a growing premium on predictability over aggressive growth, the importance of empowering leaders to eliminate decision bottlenecks, and the need to cultivate a culture rooted in trust and accountability. I also offer a pragmatic perspective on AI adoption, encouraging leaders to integrate it strategically in the service of clear business objectives rather than chasing hype. The episode concludes with practical reflection points to help leaders recalibrate their approach and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly complex environment. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 2:14 Recession-like Behavior Persists 4:33 Pricing Increases and Shrinkflation 7:01 Predictability Over Aggressive Growth 9:13 CEO Bottleneck as a Growth Killer 14:18 Culture as a Performance System 17:56 The Good, Bad, and Ugly of AI Leadership Clarity in a Shifting Business Landscape As we approach 2026, clarity in leadership and organizational expectations will become a defining advantage for CEOs. Drawing from years of conversations with founders and executives of high-growth companies, this episode explores how even minor misalignments in leadership expectations can create outsized organizational challenges. Leaders who take ownership of clearly articulating expectations—and ensuring those expectations truly land with their teams gain leverage, alignment, and momentum. This section sets the foundation for why clarity is no longer optional, but essential for navigating increasing complexity. Five Predictions Every CEO Must Prepare For The core of the episode centers on five predictions shaping the future of business: Persistent Recession-Like Behavior: Regardless of economic labels, consumer caution is here to stay. Buying decisions are more deliberate, value-driven, and less impulsive. CEOs are encouraged to simplify offerings, build predictability, and reflect on how their organizations respond to shifting customer behavior. Intentional Pricing in the Age of Shrinkflation: As prices rise and value perceptions tighten, leaders must price with clarity and intention. Communicating value effectively builds trust and reduces friction in increasingly price-sensitive markets. Predictability Over Aggressive Growth: Stability, consistency, and dependable revenue streams will outperform volatility. CEOs are prompted to examine scalability, operational design, and whether their structures support sustainable performance. Eliminating the CEO Bottleneck: Over-centralized decision-making slows organizations down. This segment challenges leaders to identify where delegation, empowerment, and shared leadership can accelerate growth. Redefining Culture Beyond Perks: High-performing cultures are built on trust, accountability, and clear expectations not superficial benefits. Leaders are guided to redesign roles around outcomes and uphold performance standards that drive engagement. AI, Alignment, and Leading Into 2026 The episode concludes with a pragmatic look at artificial intelligence as both an opportunity and a risk. While AI can unlock efficiency and scale, rushed adoption without strategic intent often fails to deliver ROI. AI, when approached thoughtfully, becomes a leadership discipline—not just a technology initiative. Throughout this final section, CEOs are given reflection prompts to assess alignment, leadership leverage, and focus. The central takeaway is clear: leading successfully in 2026 will not require more effort, but a sharper focus. By prioritizing clarity, alignment, and empowered leadership, CEOs can drive sustainable growth and confidently navigate an evolving business environment. Key Takeaways Leading in 2026 will not require more effort it will require a shift in focus. By prioritizing clarity, alignment, predictability, and leadership leverage, CEOs can position their organizations for sustainable growth and confidently navigate what lies ahead. Ideal For: Founders, CEOs, executives, managers, and anyone committed to elevating their leadership capacity. Resources & Next Steps Ready to take your leadership energy to the next level? Explore free training and resources at training.coreelevation.com to help you identify energy leaks, strengthen your leadership presence, and elevate your team's performance. Explore More: training.coreelevation.com Listen to the Full Episode: Growth Think Tank Podcast

The Side of Business No One Talks About (Spouses, Stress & Survival) | The Financial Operator Podcast | Episode 73   What happens behind the scenes of a business when the owner is hanging on by a thread? In this episode of The Financial Operator: Cash In, Chaos Out, Jen sits down with Suzanne Boehs, co-owner of Kool Foam and the often-unseen force behind nearly two decades of entrepreneurship. After hearing Cory's side of the story in a previous episode, this conversation explores the other half of the equation—the spouse, supporter, "momager," and margin-maker who keeps the business (and the family) standing. Suzanne shares what it was really like to: • Start a business with two babies and zero experience • Support a company through near-bankruptcy and emotional burnout • Separate money from self-worth • Create emotional margin when everything feels urgent • Know when to cheerlead—and when to bring logic to the table • Support not one, but two business owners (her husband and her daughter) This episode is a must-watch for: ✔ Business owners navigating pressure and uncertainty ✔ Spouses and partners carrying the emotional weight ✔ Anyone who's ever thought, "We're working nonstop, why does this still feel so fragile?" The core takeaway: Support roles matter. Margin matters. And clarity changes everything. Watch now to hear the side of entrepreneurship that rarely gets airtime, but changes outcomes.   Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Why This Conversation Matters 02:49 Starting Kool Foam with Babies, Chaos, and No Experience 05:58 What Startup Life Really Looked Like 10:07 The Emotional Role of Supporting a Business Owner 13:41 Discovering Financial Clarity with a Fractional CFO 17:31 Emotional Attachment to Money (and How It Holds You Back) 22:25 From Bankruptcy Fear to Clear Direction 26:50 Hiring, Growth, and Removing the Owner as the Bottleneck 33:17 Rediscovering Confidence and Joy in the Business 51:11 Final Thoughts & How to Connect with Suzanne Boehs   To connect with Suzanne Boehs & Kool Foam LLC.:

#723 Are you grinding away in your business but still not seeing the income you want? In this powerful episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, business coach Jason Moss breaks down why working harder isn't the answer — and what to do instead. Jason shares how shifting your identity from operator to CEO can unlock real leverage, freedom, and income growth. From his 13-year-old self selling software online to coaching service-based entrepreneurs into multiple six-figure businesses, Jason outlines the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and real-world examples that make scaling simpler — and more sustainable — than you think. Whether you're just starting out or looking to break through a plateau, this conversation will reshape how you think about work, money, and success! (Original Air Date - 5/10/25) What we discuss with Jason: + Why working harder isn't the answer + The mindset shift to CEO identity + Creating leverage without a big team + How to outsource low-value tasks + Using a value ladder for delegation + One-to-many marketing strategies + Testing offers with minimal effort + Making business feel fun again + Shifting your ideal client avatar + Scaling through simplicity and clarity Thank you, Jason! Check out Jason Moss at ⁠JasonMoss.com⁠. Get the free ⁠scaling guide⁠. Follow Jason on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Morcos and Rob Toews return for their spiciest conversation yet. Fresh from NeurIPS, they debate whether models are truly plateauing or if we're just myopically focused on LLMs while breakthroughs happen in other modalities.They reveal why infinite capital at labs may actually constrain innovation, explain the narrow "Goldilocks zone" where RL actually works, and argue why U.S. chip restrictions may have backfired catastrophically—accelerating China's path to self-sufficiency by a decade. The conversation covers OpenAI's code red moment and structural vulnerabilities, the mystique surrounding SSI and Ilya's "two words," and why the real bottleneck in AI research is compute, not ideas.The episode closes with bold 2026 predictions: Rob forecasts Sam Altman won't be OpenAI's CEO by year-end, while Ari gives 50%+ odds a Chinese open-source model will be the world's best at least once next year. (0:00) Intro(1:51) Reflections on NeurIPS Conference(5:14) Are AI Models Plateauing?(11:12) Reinforcement Learning and Enterprise Adoption(16:16) Future Research Vectors in AI(28:40) The Role of Neo Labs(39:35) The Myth of the Great Man Theory in Science(41:47) OpenAI's Code Red and Market Position(47:19) Disney and OpenAI's Strategic Partnership(51:28) Meta's Super Intelligence Team Challenges(54:33) US-China AI Chip Dynamics(1:00:54) Amazon's Nova Forge and Enterprise AI(1:03:38) End of Year Reflections and Predictions With your co-hosts:@jacobeffron  - Partner at Redpoint, Former PM Flatiron Health@patrickachase  - Partner at Redpoint, Former ML Engineer LinkedIn@ericabrescia  - Former COO Github, Founder Bitnami (acq'd by VMWare)@jordan_segall  - Partner at Redpoint

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicholas Hedges to walk through his journey from graduating chiropractic school to building his own practice in a new state—without a built-in network or safety net. We talk honestly about the realities of opening a practice early, the mindset shifts required to grow, and why scaling and hiring become non-negotiable when your body becomes the bottleneck. Nicholas also shares how a serious wrist injury forced him to think differently about leverage, longevity, and building a business that doesn't rely solely on hands-on care. This is a real conversation about ownership, risk, leadership, and what it actually takes to build something sustainable. In this episode, we cover: - Opening a practice in a new state with no connections - The early struggles most new owners don't talk about - How injuries can force smarter business decisions - Why hiring and scaling aren't optional long-term - Shifting from “do everything myself” to real leadership   Want to experience these conversations live? Join us at the next Rehab Chiro Mastermind Live Event — non-member tickets available.

Shahryar Qadri, CTO of OneImaging, joins me to unpack a hard truth about healthcare tech: the goal is not to remove humans, it is to give them more room to be human.We talk about where cost “optimization” actually helps patients, why radiology is a perfect fit for AI but still held back by data access, and how better workflows can improve trust, speed, and outcomes without losing the human touch.OneImaging sits in the radiology benefits space, helping members book imaging in a national network with more transparency and a high touch booking experience, while helping employers cut imaging costs significantly.Key takeaways• The “human touch” in healthcare is not going away, the better play is using tech to increase capacity so caregivers can spend more time being caregivers• Cost optimization is not always about paying less for expertise, it is often about wasting less human time, improving trust, and removing friction around services• Healthcare still runs on outdated plumbing in places you would not expect, including fax based workflows that slow everything down• Radiology is one of the best real world use cases for AI, but the bigger blocker is getting access to imaging data in usable form, not model capability• Your health data is already “there”, but it is not working for you yet. The next wave is tools that scan your longitudinal record and surface what to ask your doctor about, so you can be a stronger advocate for your own careTimestamped highlights• 00:36 What OneImaging actually does, and why “transparent imaging” is more than a pricing story• 02:00 Why healthcare stays personal, and how tech should increase capacity instead of replacing care• 03:36 The real definition of cost optimization, commodity versus service, and where trust matters• 07:01 The surprising reality of imaging ops, why it still feels like 1998, and what gets digitized next• 17:19 AI in radiology is real, but the data access and interoperability gap is the bottleneck• 24:21 Your CDs are full of value, the problem is we do almost nothing with that data todayA line worth replaying“These LLM models are the worst that they'll ever be today. They're only going to get better and better and better.”Call to actionIf this episode sparked a new way of thinking about healthcare tech, follow The Tech Trek on your podcast app, share it with a friend in product or engineering, and connect with me on LinkedIn for more conversations like this.

Alexander Embiricos leads product on Codex, OpenAI's powerful coding agent, which has grown 20x since August and now serves trillions of tokens weekly. Before joining OpenAI, Alexander spent five years building a pair programming product for engineers. He now works at the frontier of AI-led software development, building what he describes as a software engineering teammate—an AI agent designed to participate across the entire development lifecycle.We discuss:1. Why Codex has grown 20x since launch and what product decisions unlocked this growth2. How OpenAI built the Sora Android app in just 18 days using Codex3. Why the real bottleneck to AGI-level productivity isn't model capability—it's human typing speed4. The vision of AI as a proactive teammate, not just a tool you prompt5. The bottleneck shifting from building to reviewing AI-generated work6. Why coding will be a core competency for every AI agent—because writing code is how agents use computers best—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs: https://workos.com/lennyFin—The #1 AI agent for customer service: https://fin.ai/lennyJira Product Discovery—Confidence to build the right thing: https://atlassian.com/lenny/?utm_source=lennypodcast&utm_medium=paid-audio&utm_campaign=fy24q1-jpd-imc—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/why-humans-are-ais-biggest-bottleneck—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/180365355/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Alexander Embiricos:• X: https://x.com/embirico• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/embirico—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Alexander Embiricos (05:13) The speed and ambition at OpenAI(11:34) Codex: OpenAI's coding agent(15:43) Codex's explosive growth(24:59) The future of AI and coding agents(33:11) The impact of AI on engineering(44:08) How Codex has impacted the way PMs operate(45:40) Throwaway code and ubiquitous coding(47:10) Shipping the Sora Android app(49:01) Building the Atlas browser(53:34) Codex's impact on productivity(55:35) Measuring progress on Codex(58:09) Why they are building a web browser(01:01:58) Non-engineering use cases for Codex(01:02:53) Codex's capabilities(01:04:49) Tips for getting started with Codex(01:05:37) Skills to lean into in the AI age(01:10:36) How far are we from a human version of AI?(01:13:31) Hiring and team growth at Codex(01:15:47) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• OpenAI: https://openai.com• Codex: https://openai.com/codex• Inside ChatGPT: The fastest-growing product in history | Nick Turley (Head of ChatGPT at OpenAI): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-chatgpt-nick-turley• Dropbox: http://dropbox.com• Datadog: https://www.datadoghq.com• Andrej Karpathy on X: https://x.com/karpathy• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Atlas: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-atlas• How Block is becoming the most AI-native enterprise in the world | Dhanji R. Prasanna: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-block-is-becoming-the-most-ai-native• Goose: https://block.xyz/inside/block-open-source-introduces-codename-goose• Lessons on building product sense, navigating AI, optimizing the first mile, and making it through the messy middle | Scott Belsky (Adobe, Behance): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-on-building-product-sense• Sora Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.openai.sora&hl=en_US&pli=1• The OpenAI Podcast—ChatGPT Atlas and the next era of web browsing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdbgNC80PMw&list=PLOXw6I10VTv9GAOCZjUAAkSVyW2cDXs4u&index=2• How to measure AI developer productivity in 2025 | Nicole Forsgren: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-measure-ai-developer-productivity• Compiling: https://3d.xkcd.com/303• Jujutsu Kaisen on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81278456• Tesla: https://www.tesla.com• Radical Candor: From theory to practice with author Kim Scott: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/radical-candor-from-theory-to-practice• Andreas Embirikos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Embirikos• George Embiricos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Embiricos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Embiricos—Recommended books:• Culture series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WLZZ9WV• The Lord of the Rings: https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0544003411• A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought series Book 1): https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Upon-Deep-Zones-Thought/dp/1250237750• Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity/dp/1250103509—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Grab your coffee because I'm getting on my soapbox today! This is one of those "someone needs to say this" episodes. If you've been beating yourself up because a client isn't getting results, blaming yourself for their lack of implementation, or taking on responsibility for their choices - this episode is going to give you the reality check you need. Let's talk about what's actually YOUR job and what isn't.Key Topics CoveredIn this truth-bomb episode, I dive into:The responsibility trap - Why coaches and service providers take on too much ownership of client resultsWhat is (and isn't) your job - Clear boundaries on your role vs. their roleThe real problem - How your ideal client definition and marketing language might be attracting the wrong peopleThe emotional cost - Burnout, resentment, imposter syndrome, and guiltHow to have the conversation - Scripts for addressing clients who aren't implementingWhat to do next - Practical steps to shift this patternMy Digital Course - SOAR https://www.millsgray.com/work-with-me/courses/how-to-become-magnetic-in-your-marketing/Let's ConnectCome find me on Instagram @mills_gray and share your thoughts. I love hearing how these episodes land with you!For the full show notes and more resources head over to https://www.millsgray.com/stop-taking-responsibility-for-your-clients-inaction/Mentioned in this episode:Bottleneck to Breakthrough Private PodcastThe 3-Day Private Podcast to Restructure Your Business for Clean, Scalable Growth If your business works, but only because you do, this free private podcast is your next chapter. You didn't build this to hustle harder. You built it to feel easier. Let's make that real. Bottleneck to Breakthrough AD

Welcome to Exponential View, the show where I explore how exponential technologies such as AI are reshaping our future. I've been studying AI and exponential technologies at the frontier for over ten years. Each week, I share some of my analysis or speak with an expert guest to make light of a particular topic. To keep up with the Exponential transition, subscribe to this channel or to my newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ --- In this episode, I look at the next 24 months of AI. The technology is improving rapidly – so what could hold back widespread transformation of how we work and live? I dig into the real constraints, from electricity shortages to institutional inertia, why mid-2026 matters for enterprise AI, and why so many people remain uneasy about a technology they use every day. I cover: (00:03) Predicting AI's next two years (01:50) How life changing are chatbots, really? (03:36) Our current biggest AI constraint (07:58) The remarkable increase in token efficiency (10:43) Why mid-2026 is a crucial turning point (13:01) Do we actually want AI in our lives? (15:28) Should organizations wait to jump in? (16:39) How is OpenAI reckoning with Gemini? (18:41) The market's reaction to OpenAI's code red (19:32) Where will value accrue in the supply chain? (20:51) What's the best strategy for middling powers?Where to find me: Exponential View newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar/Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem Production by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1 Production and research: Chantal Smith and Marija Gavrilov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If your therapy techniques only work when you're in the room, that's a problem.Many therapists unintentionally “gatekeep” their expertise and miss opportunities to boost carryover.It's the unexpected downside of being really good at direct clinical work. Don't get me wrong. Clinical judgment does matter. And some things can only be addressed by a trained clinician in a therapy room.But when every decision depends on your personal expertise and physical presence, you've made yourself the bottleneck.In this episode, I'll share how to make the shift towards clear, repeatable systems that others can follow. When you make your methods easier to teach, you make your work scalable, easier to delegate, and far more convincing to leadership.I'll tackle common misconceptions like:✅ “I can't delegate; I don't have direct reports.”✅ “I don't have time for consultation.”✅ “We never get enough time to work on skills.”Plus I share the three steps to making intervention “scalable” so your session plans can start doubling as consultation guides and training tools for others.In this episode, I mentioned Language Therapy Advance Foundations, my program that gives speech pathologists a framework for building language skills needed to thrive in school, social situations, and daily life. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapyI also mentioned the School of Clinical Leadership, my program that helps related service providers develop scalable executive functioning strategies they can turn into schoolwide initiatives. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/clinicalleadership We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Tired of long lead times, big minimums, and confusing label costs? In this 30-minute session, Andrew Johnston will break down the most common bottlenecks breweries and brands face with label printing—and show exactly how Craft Brew Prints is changing the game. From 48-hour turnaround and no MOQs to a streamlined online ordering portal and premium materials, you'll see how Craft Brew Prints helps businesses launch faster, cut waste, and save money. Andrew will also share real customer stories, practical solutions, and a clear path to making your next label order stress-free. Whether you're looking for a backup supplier or a better long-term partner, this session will show you how labels can finally be simple.Andrew Johnston is a sales leader who helps breweries, food brands, and packaging companies take the pain out of label printing. He's passionate about tackling the biggest challenges businesses face with labels—long lead times, high minimums, and hidden costs—by making the process faster, simpler, and more reliable.Known for his hands-on service, quick turnaround, and flexible approach, Andrew has built lasting relationships with both local and national brands. His focus is always on helping businesses launch products on time, reduce waste, and keep packaging costs under control.Based near Cincinnati, Andrew is closely connected to the craft beer community and values the creativity and hard work that goes into every product he supports. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching his daughter's soccer team, spending time with his family, and getting outdoors whenever possible.Reach out to Andrew to learn more at ajohnston@craftbrewprints.comStay up to date with CBP: http://update.craftbeerprofessionals.org/

My guest this week is Gavin Baker. Gavin is the managing partner and CIO of Atreides Management, and he has been on the show many times before.  I will never forget when I first met Gavin in 2017. I find his interest in markets, his curiosity about the world to be as infectious as any investor that I've ever come across. He's encyclopedic on what is going on in the world of technology today, and I've had the good fortune to host him every year or two on this podcast. Gavin began covering Nvidia as an investor more than two decades ago, giving him a rare perspective on how the company – and the entire semiconductor ecosystem – has evolved. A lot has changed since our last conversation a year ago, making this the perfect time to revisit the topic. In this conversation, we talk about everything that interests Gavin – Nvidia's GPUs, Google's TPUs, the changing AI landscape, the math and business models around AI companies and everything in between. We also discussed the idea of data centers in space, which he communicates with his usual passion and logic. In closing, at the end of this conversation, because I've asked him my traditional closing question before, I asked him a different question, which led to a discussion of his entire investing origin story that I had never heard before. Because Gavin is one of the most passionate thinkers and investors that I know, these conversations are always amongst my most favorite. I hope you enjoy this latest in the series of discussions with Gavin Baker. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. ----- This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlphaSense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alpha-Sense.com/Invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:04:00) Meet Gavin Baker (00:06:00) Understanding Gemini 3  (00:09:05) Scaling Laws for Pre-Training (00:12:12) Google v. Nvidia (00:16:52) Google as  Lowest Cost Producer of Tokens (00:28:05)  AI Can Automate Anything that can be Verified (00:34:30) The AI Bear Case: Edge AI (00:37:18) Going from Intelligence to Usefulness (00:43:44) AI Adoption in Fortune 500 Companies (00:48:58) Frontier Models and Industry Dynamics (00:56:40) China's Mistake and Blackwell's Geopolitical Leverage (00:57:50) OpenAI's Code Red (01:00:46) Data Centers in Space (01:07:13) Cycles in AI (01:11:10) Power as a Bottleneck (01:14:17) AI Native Entrepreneurs (01:16:21) Semiconductor VC (01:20:41) The Mistake the SaaS Industry is Making (01:26:50) Series of Bubbles (01:28:56) Whatever AI Needs, It Gets (01:29:57) Investing is the Search for Truth (01:31:24) Gavin's Investing Origin Story

We all want to do things well — to be responsible, stay on top of it, make sure nothing slips through the cracks. But when does that turn into control?In this episode of UNFILTERED, Daphna Horowitz and Amy Riley get honest about the fine line between responsible leadership and the need to control everything. They unpack why leaders grip so tightly, what it costs in terms of energy, creativity, and trust, and how letting go can actually be a deeper form of wisdom.Join Daphna and Amy for a raw, relatable conversation on hidden control, delegation of authority, and the courage it takes to loosen your grip without letting things fall apart.Key Highlights01:15 - The Illusion of Holding It All Together03:15 - Hidden Control: Responsibility in Disguise08:40 - The Bottleneck of Decision-Making13:30 - The Illusion of Being ‘On Top of It'17:45 - The Fear Beneath Control22:00 - From Dependency to Capacity: The Real Leadership Shift27:15 - Control Lives in the Body30:30 - The Four Shifts: Transparency, Collaboration, Curiosity, Boundaries34:15 - Moment of Stillness: Letting Go as WisdomConnect with Your Co-Hosts  Daphna Horowitz  www.daphnahorowitz.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnahorowitz/   https://www.facebook.com/PEACSolutions   https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leadership-live/id1524072573     Amy L. Riley  http://www.courageofaleader.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley   https://courageofaleader.com/podcast/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the, podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

UNFILTERED: Courageous Conversations about The Cost of Being in Control   We all want to do things well — to be responsible, stay on top of it, make sure nothing slips through the cracks. But when does that turn into control? In this episode of UNFILTERED, Daphna Horowitz and Amy Riley get honest about the fine line between responsible leadership and the need to control everything. They unpack why leaders grip so tightly, what it costs in terms of energy, creativity, and trust, and how letting go can actually be a deeper form of wisdom. Join Daphna and Amy for a raw, relatable conversation on hidden control, delegation of authority, and the courage it takes to loosen your grip without letting things fall apart.     For a deeper look at your own patterns of control and alignment, take the Life Clarity Quiz, a brief pause with honest insight. https://daphnahorowitz.com/life-clarity     Connect with Your Co-Hosts  Daphna Horowitz  www.daphnahorowitz.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnahorowitz/   https://www.facebook.com/PEACSolutions   https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leadership-live/id1524072573         Amy L. Riley  http://www.courageofaleader.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley   https://courageofaleader.com/podcast/         Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!       Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the, podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.       Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.           Timestamps 01:15 - The Illusion of Holding It All Together 03:15 - Hidden Control: Responsibility in Disguise 08:40 - The Bottleneck of Decision-Making 13:30 - The Illusion of Being 'On Top of It' 17:45 - The Fear Beneath Control 22:00 - From Dependency to Capacity: The Real Leadership Shift 27:15 - Control Lives in the Body 30:30 - The Four Shifts: Transparency, Collaboration, Curiosity, Boundaries 34:15 - Moment of Stillness: Letting Go as Wisdom

I talk to a lot of coaches who are drowning in tasks and secretly terrified to hand anything off. You want a VA. You want better systems. But in the back of your mind you're thinking, “What would I even give them that isn't a giant mess?” In this episode with Lauren Glynn, we get brutally honest about why you can't scale crap and what it really takes for a coach or service provider to stop being the bottleneck in their own business. Lauren is a former corporate consultant who's supported brands like Apple, Whole Foods, and Pfizer—and now she works with female and nonbinary entrepreneurs who want their time back. We talk through real client stories: the nutritionist who couldn't let go of her 1:1s, the post-it-note CEO who hated every project management tool, and the coach who would “rather get a root canal than post on Instagram again.” Lauren walks us through how she helps clients decide what to keep, what to delegate, what to automate, and what to drop entirely. If you've ever tried to copy someone else's productivity system and felt like a failure when it didn't stick, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. We cover boundaries, energy, verbal processing, and why some of us will always need a thought partner instead of another color-coded calendar. You'll walk away with practical starting points for reclaiming your time—and permission to build a business that actually fits your brain and your life. Lauren Glynn is a corporate consultant turned business coach for female and nonbinary entrepreneurs who want their time back. After years consulting for brands like Apple, Whole Foods, Pfizer, and the federal government, she saw the same problem on repeat: chaotic systems, overextended leaders, and no clear path to sustainable growth. In her own online business journey (everything from lifestyle blogging to leadership coaching), she realized small business owners need better time management and systems than the big players—because we're the ones doing it all. Today, Lauren helps digital entrepreneurs optimize their time, boundaries, and backend systems so they can stop white-knuckling their way through the week and start running a business that actually supports their life. Lauren's Links & Resources Website: https://laurenglynn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurengconsulting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauren-glynn-consulting/ Free resource mentioned: Hell Yes / Hard Pass Task Sorter: https://laurenglynn.com/ravingcoaches If this episode hits a nerve because you're juggling too much and not sure what to drop, start here: Grab Lauren's Hell Yes / Hard Pass Task Sorter to see exactly what you should delegate, automate, or stop doing altogether. Then, take the Endotype Formula Quiz at https://endotype.com/ to understand your coaching superpower and how your brain naturally wants to work in business. Ready for a thought partner to look at your branding, messaging, and marketing strategy through the lens of your Endotype? Book a Connection + Direction Call with me: https://www.ravingcoaches.com/c&d

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The bottleneck holding back AI is a scarcity of power, or so goes the story. That may be true — and plenty of reporting backs it up — but different actors in the space face varying incentives to play up or play down that narrative.  So what incentives are at play, and how do they shape each player's story? In this episode, Shayle talks to Shanu Mathew, senior vice president and portfolio manager-analyst for US sustainable equity at Lazard. Last month on X, he posted a breakdown of the actors — including hyperscalers, chip makers, utilities, and others – and how the different incentives they face shape how they talk about energy and AI. They cover topics like: Hyperscalers' mixed incentives: the benefits of building their own capacity vs encouraging others to overbuild Why equipment makers, chipmakers, and land developers benefit from talking up the bottleneck to boost demand for their services How independent power producers and gas players benefit from high prices How the power-bottleneck narrative has shifted over time Resources: Latitude Media: ERCOT's large load queue has nearly quadrupled in a single year   Latitude Media: The power bottleneck is changing data center financing Latitude Media: Early-stage data centers are driving up US power demand forecasts   Credits: Hosted by Shayle Kann. Produced and edited by Daniel Woldorff. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is our executive editor.  Catalyst is brought to you by EnergyHub. EnergyHub helps utilities build next-generation virtual power plants that unlock reliable flexibility at every level of the grid. See how EnergyHub helps unlock the power of flexibility at scale, and deliver more value through cross-DER dispatch with their leading Edge DERMS platform, by visiting energyhub.com. Catalyst is brought to you by Bloom Energy. AI data centers can't wait years for grid power—and with Bloom Energy's fuel cells, they don't have to. Bloom Energy delivers affordable, always-on, ultra-reliable onsite power, built for chipmakers, hyperscalers, and data center leaders looking to power their operations at AI speed. Learn more by visiting BloomEnergy.com. Catalyst is supported by Third Way. Third Way's new PACE study surveyed over 200 clean energy professionals to pinpoint the non-cost barriers delaying clean energy deployment today and offers practical solutions to help get projects over the finish line. Read Third Way's full report, and learn more about their PACE initiative, at ⁠www.thirdway.org/pace⁠.

CoreWeave CFO Nitin Agrawal joins Run the Numbers to unpack the finance engine behind one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies on the planet. CJ and Nitin dive into what it takes to build financial discipline in an environment where business models are being invented in real time, discussing the company's 700% growth last year and massive first-quarter performance as a newly public company. They cover capex strategy, securitizing GPUs, managing billion-dollar revenue backlogs, and structuring incentives for hyperscale deals, all while keeping investors grounded and servers running at full tilt. If you want a front-row seat to finance in the AI arms race, this episode delivers.—SPONSORS:Tipalti automates the entire payables process—from onboarding suppliers to executing global payouts—helping finance teams save time, eliminate costly errors, and scale confidently across 200+ countries and 120 currencies. More than 5,000 businesses already trust Tipalti to manage payments with built-in security and tax compliance. Visit https://www.tipalti.com/runthenumbers to learn more.Aleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runFidelity Private Shares is the all-in-one equity management platform that keeps your cap table clean, your data room organized, and your equity story clear—so you never risk losing a fundraising round over messy records. Schedule a demo at https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com and mention Mostly Metrics to get 20% off.Sage Intacct is the cloud financial management platform that replaces spreadsheets, eliminates manual work, and keeps your books audit-ready—so you can scale without slowing down. It combines accounting, ERP, and real-time reporting for retail, financial services, logistics, tech, professional services, and more. Sage Intacct delivers fast ROI, with payback in under six months and up to 250% return. Rated #1 in customer satisfaction for eight straight years. Visit Sage Intacct and take control of your growth: https://bit.ly/3Kn4YHtMercury is business banking built for builders, giving founders and finance pros a financial stack that actually works together. From sending wires to tracking balances and approving payments, Mercury makes it simple to scale without friction. Join the 200,000+ entrepreneurs who trust Mercury and apply online in minutes at https://www.mercury.comRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit https://www.rightrev.com and schedule a demo.—LINKS:Nitin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-agrawal-cloudcfo/Company: https://www.coreweave.com/CJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:The Art and Science of a Day-One IPO Pop with OneStream Software CFO Bill Koefoedhttps://youtu.be/kYCn7XNkCBcFrom Facebook's Hypergrowth to Daffy's Disruption: A CFO's Playbook for Saying Yeshttps://youtu.be/bRIZ6oNPGD0—TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Preview and Intro00:02:54 Sponsors – Tipalti | Aleph | Fidelity Private Shares00:06:12 Interview Begins: Scaling CoreWeave00:06:52 CoreWeave's Pivot From Crypto to AI00:11:41 Why CoreWeave Is Uniquely Positioned to Lead AI Infrastructure00:13:32 Hiring for Both Scrappiness and Scale00:16:01 Post-IPO Whirlwind: Acquisitions, Debt Raises, and 10-Year Deals00:16:43 Sponsors – Sage Intacct | Mercury | RightRev00:20:13 Managing Investor Expectations With Radical Transparency00:22:39 Doubling Active Power in Six Months00:25:19 Risk-Balanced Capital Deployment: Power First, GPUs Second00:27:12 Financing GPUs With Delayed-Draw Facilities00:29:38 CoreWeave Rated Platinum for GPU Cluster Performance00:32:25 Compute as the Bottleneck for AI Growth00:33:47 Explaining Revenue Backlog Shape & Timing00:35:06 The Strength of Reserved Instance Contracts00:36:07 Giving Tight but Honest Guidance00:40:26 How Mega-Deals Require C-Suite Participation00:42:19 Tackling Revenue Concentration Through Diversification00:44:05 Building an AI-Only Cloud, Not a General-Purpose Cloud00:46:27 Capital Markets Muscle: Raising Billions at Speed00:47:47 Accounting Complexity in a Business With No Precedent00:49:33 Even the CFO Must Unlearn Old Cloud Assumptions00:51:29 Scaling Public-Company Processes in 90-Day Cycles00:54:42 The Couch Fire vs. House Fire Framework00:57:17 Balancing Risk Mitigation With Opportunity Seeking01:00:30 No Downtime for ERP Changes During Hypergrowth01:02:33 Why the Team Stays Energized Despite the Chaos#RunTheNumbersPodcast #CFOInsights #Hypergrowth #AIInfrastructure #FinanceStrategy This is a public episode. 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If you want to build a business, a life, and a level of performance that doesn't collapse under pressure, you need more than “mental health.” You need mental fitness — the trainable capacity to do difficult things with clarity, calm, and control. In this episode, I break down what mental fitness actually is, why so many high performers hit invisible limits, and how I went from anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed to Royal Marines Commando, business owner, father and coach to elite performers. You'll hear how mental fitness is built through deliberate sets and reps, how your brain adapts under stress, and the four domains you must train if you want to increase your capacity rather than drain it. If you've ever felt like you are the bottleneck in your business or your life… this episode will show you why — and what to do next.

Grab your coffee for a proper BTS today! I'm pulling back the curtain on my year-long mastermind experience - the wins, the revelations, and why I've decided to leave. This wasn't breath work and sound healing, this was proper business graft with 10 ambitious business owners, good food and great company. If you've ever wondered what really happens at those business retreats or how six-figure business owners actually structure their lives, this episode is for you.Key Topics CoveredReal transformation over a year in a mastermindWhy money mindset issues don't disappear at six figuresThe pricing revelation: doubling prices that TRIPLED salesWhy successful business owners become their own bottleneckBeing the oldest in the room and what success really meansKintsugi and the metaphor for business fracturesHow your peers take you to unexpected destinationsLet's ConnectCome find me on Instagram @mills_gray and share your thoughts. I love hearing how these episodes land with you!For the full show notes and more resources head over to https://www.millsgray.com/behind-the-curtain-what-really-happens-in-a-year-long-mastermind/Mentioned in this episode:Bottleneck to Breakthrough Private PodcastThe 3-Day Private Podcast to Restructure Your Business for Clean, Scalable Growth If your business works, but only because you do, this free private podcast is your next chapter. You didn't build this to hustle harder. You built it to feel easier. Let's make that real. Bottleneck to Breakthrough AD

Send us a textWhen you're leading a fast–growing agency, becoming the bottleneck isn't a character flaw; it's a sign your systems, team structure, and internal leadership rhythms need to evolve. In this episode, I sit down with Tom McGehee, Marine, corporate leader, consultant, entrepreneur, and co-CEO of the Halftime Institute, to unpack how seasoned leaders break free from overload and step into Leadership for Agency Owners that actually works.Tom's journey through special operations command, global consulting, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership offers a rare window into sustainable growth: humility over ego, clarity over chaos, and mission-type orders instead of micromanagement.If you're navigating team handoffs, decision bottlenecks, burnout patterns, or the shift from success to significance, Tom's insights will help you realign your leadership, empower your team, and build the margin your next season requires.Books MentionedHalftime by Bob BufordResilient by John EldredgeSacred Pace by Terry LooperYou can connect with Tom directly at tom.mcgehee@halftime.org or through halftime.org. He's also active on LinkedIn and would welcome connecting with anyone this conversation serves.Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success. Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference. Connect with Dr. William Attaway: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

Are you ignoring a crucial part of your practice? In this episode, we're talking about the front desk. It's one of the most overlooked areas in dentistry, yet can also make or break case acceptance and production. Tune in to learn how to train your front desk to talk money, close treatment, and follow up the right way!Topics discussed:Why training is crucial for front deskDo you need a treatment coordinator?Key factors to closing treatmentFollow-up systems that boost case acceptance treatmentHow to coach your team and set them up for successThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comTitle Options:The #1 Case Acceptance Bottleneck Dentists IgnoreYou're Losing Cases at the Front Desk — Here's How to Fix ItStop Ignoring the Front Desk (It's Costing You Thousands)How to Train Your Front Desk So Patients Say YesThe Front Desk Training Every Dentist Skips (And Pays For) Learn how to make more money on less days!  Register for the 3 Day Virtual Practice Freedom event at https://www.dentalpracticeheroes.com/freedom  GRAB THE FREE PLAYBOOK HERE - Discover 30 proven strategies top-performing dentists use to increase profits, cut clinical days, and finally enjoy the freedom they originally built their practices for.https://www.dentalpracticeheroes.com/playbookTake Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

What does it take to transform IT from a bottleneck into a business accelerator? In this episode, Waco Bankston, Chief Information Officer at NiSource, shares how he's repositioning the IT organization to support growth, enable speed, and shift decades of technical and cultural inertia. Leading a 6.5-year enterprise transformation effort, Waco discusses the discipline required to modernize legacy systems while instilling a new execution culture. Key insights from the episode include: Building a modern tech foundation to support future acquisitions Restructuring outsourced/insourced IT mix through platform consolidation Shaping team behavior through leadership-by-experience Establishing unified governance across AI, cybersecurity, and innovation Leading with operational safety and customer-back design

Feeling stretched thin trying to do everything in your business? You're not alone. Many MSP owners ask how to remove themselves from sales, but that's the wrong question. Sales is the oxygen your business needs—you never fully step away from it. The real question is: how do you get your time back while keeping sales flowing? This episode breaks down the exact phases of promoting yourself through your sales organization, from doing everything yourself, to hiring your first SDR, to building a team where you operate as a true sales leader. Learn why each role funds the next, why abdication kills results, and how to build a self-sustaining sales machine without losing control of your company's lifeline.//Welcome to Repeatable Revenue, hosted by strategic growth advisor , Ray J. Green.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Grab your coffee and settle in for this one! Today I'm diving into something that's been coming up repeatedly with my clients - and maybe you're nodding along too. We're talking about when your business is objectively successful (clients are happy, revenue is good), but you're absolutely exhausted. If you've been feeling like your business has grown but your boundaries haven't, this episode is exactly what you need.Key Topics CoveredIn this honest and practical episode, I explore:The exhaustion paradox - Why you can feel burnt out even when business is "working"Your old business model's emotional cost - The hustle mindset that got you here but is now holding you backThe maintenance trap - What you're unnecessarily maintaining that's draining your energyThree powerful audit questions to reveal what needs to changeReal-life boundary examples - How holding boundaries helps both you AND your clientsWhy structure equals relief - Not rigidityLet's ConnectCome find me on Instagram @mills_gray and share your thoughts. I love hearing how these episodes land with you!For the full show notes and more resources head over to www.millsgray.com/is-your-business-working-for-you-or-are-you-working-for-your-businessMentioned in this episode:Bottleneck to Breakthrough Private PodcastThe 3-Day Private Podcast to Restructure Your Business for Clean, Scalable Growth If your business works, but only because you do, this free private podcast is your next chapter. You didn't build this to hustle harder. You built it to feel easier. Let's make that real. We're starting on the 10th of December!Bottleneck to Breakthrough AD

There's a stage in agency growth that looks successful on the outside but feels limiting on the inside. You're delivering great work, clients are happy, and your reputation is solid… yet you're still underpriced, overextended, and not seen as the strategic partner you know you are.This silent slowdown has a name: the value gap and most agencies stay in it far longer than they realize.In this episode of the Small But Mighty Agency Podcast, we unpack why this happens and how it ties directly to the three levels of competitive power that agencies move through as they grow. Most agencies unknowingly get stuck in the middle level, where their work is good enough to grow, but their positioning quietly caps their value.In this episode, we explore:Why “good work” is no longer enough to stand outThe 3 levels of agency competitive power and where most firms plateauThe shift from selling deliverables to selling outcomesWhy premium pricing follows transformation, not effortHow specialization becomes strategic leverageWhen you get clear on the big outcome you deliver, everything starts to line up. You can see what conditions need to be in place, who's actually a right-fit client, and where your best results come from.At that point, growth isn't about doing more work. It's about solving a bigger, more meaningful problem that earns higher value.Listen in to explore where your agency sits today and what it takes to move beyond the ceiling.Show Notes:The Hands off CEO book: handsoffceo.com/book Mandi's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mandiellefsonHey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I'll see you on the next one. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep141Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

Imagine taking a full week off… and your business runs BETTER without you there. That's the power of a true self-managing team—a team with systems, accountability, and autonomy so strong that you are no longer the bottleneck. In today's SoTellUs Time episode, Trevor Howard breaks down the blueprint for creating a business that grows without constant supervision, endless questions, or micromanagement. Whether you're a small business owner, service provider, salon owner, childcare director, or leading a growing team, this episode gives you the exact systems and leadership framework to get your team operating at a high level—without YOU being involved in every tiny decision. ⭐ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE 1. The Real Reason You're the Bottleneck (and How to Fix It) Most business owners end up doing too much because everything flows through them. You'll discover how to shift from Doer → Manager → Leader, so your business becomes scalable, profitable, and drama-free. 2. Step #1: Build Systems That Remove Guesswork We break down the 3 foundational systems every self-managing team needs: SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures): Clear, step-by-step instructions that eliminate confusion. Decision-Making Guidelines: "If this happens… do this" frameworks that help your team solve problems without you. Defined Roles: Crystal-clear expectations so every team member knows exactly what they own. You'll hear real examples from service businesses, childcare centers, and teams who transformed overnight by implementing simple, documented systems. 3. Step #2: Create a Culture of Accountability Autonomy only works when accountability is built in. Learn the system that turns average employees into high performers: Scorecards & KPIs for each role Weekly check-ins that take less than 20 minutes The "Come With Solutions" Rule that eliminates constant back-and-forth Plus, a story of a business owner who stopped micromanaging and saw productivity skyrocket. 4. Step #3: Empower Real Autonomy People work better when they feel trusted. Learn how to: Give team members authority that matches their responsibility Use the 70% Rule to delegate effectively Create a "safe to fail" culture Open feedback loops that spark innovation You'll hear how one manager reduced chaos by letting team leads schedule independently—using a system—and watch stress disappear. 5. Implementation Roadmap: How to Transition Without Chaos You'll get a clear plan for introducing autonomy gradually and safely: Start with one role or department Build systems BEFORE delegating Train, don't dump Expand autonomy step-by-step Celebrate every win to reinforce the culture Get ready for a team that's confident, proactive, and self-sufficient.

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techAndrew Harmel-Law - Technical Principal at Thoughtworks & Author of "Facilitating Software Architecture"Marit van Dijk - Developer Advocate at JetBrains, Java Champion & Open Source ContributorRESOURCESAndrewhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewhl.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewharmellawhttps://andrewharmellaw.github.ioMarithttps://bsky.app/profile/maritvandijk.bsky.socialhttps://linkedin.com/in/maritvandijkhttps://medium.com/@mlvandijkhttps://maritvandijk.comLinkshttps://facilitatingsoftwarearchitecture.comhttps://ruthmalan.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulseDESCRIPTIONAndrew Harmel-Law discusses their book "Facilitating Software Architecture" and how traditional architecture approaches often become bottlenecks that slow down high-performing development teams.Rather than architects making top-down decisions in isolation, they advocate for a facilitation approach centered on the "advice process".This collaborative method shifts the architect's role from decision-maker to conversation facilitator. The approach has proven successful even in traditional corporate environments, ultimately creating more maintainable code bases where development teams actually enjoy working and can respond effectively to changing requirements.RECOMMENDED BOOKAndrew Harmel-Law • Facilitating Software Architecture • https://amzn.eu/d/5kZKVfUPsst! The Folium Diary has something it wants to tell you - please come a little closer...YOU can change the world - you do it every day. Let's change it for the better, together.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

LikeFolio's data shows Nvidia (NVDA) maintaining its leadership in the A.I. space when it comes to investor and consumer sentiment. Megan Brantley says the true "bottleneck" for A.I. is infrastructure. That said, she sees long-term investing opportunity for the sector as the data center buildout continues. Megan also notes AMD Inc. (AMD) improving "much faster" than it has in the past as it picks up pieces Nvidia leaves behind. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Today's show:The race for more compute gets all the headlines, but Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch tells us the REAL danger is running out of data!On TWiST, Jason and Alex are chatting with the head of France's largest foundation AI company, Mistral AI, about how enterprises can get more out of their AI pilots, whether the West is lacking leadership on open-source, why Mistral AI isn't pursuing every possible kind of AI application, and optimizing your models for performance rather than benchmarks (aka benchmaxxing). Find out what it's like to run a huge AI company in today's intense environment!PLUS… why everyone made the wrong call on OpenAI vs. Google… Kraken's fresh $20 billion valuation… Jason's urgent message to every company thinking about M&A… and much more!Timestamps:(3:35) Why did everyone get it wrong on Google vs. OpenAI?(10:51) Why Jason thinks drone delivery will make everyone safer(9:52) SQUARESPACE: Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(11:26) Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch joins us! What's it like to run a foundation model AI company in this intense environment?(14:50) Why enterprises aren't getting enough value out of AI and how Mistral AI aims to correct this(18:45) Why Mistral AI's goal is, ultimately, to disappear…(20:19) LinkedIn Ads: Start converting your B2B audience into high quality leads today. Launch your first campaign and get $250 FREE when you spend at least $250. Go to http://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups to claim your credit.(22:49) Are Europe and the US lacking leadership on open source AI?(24:53) Mistral AI doesn't need to compete in every category... how big of an advantage is focus?(27:05) The “two bottlenecks” in Machine Learning: Compute and Data(29:01) How Mistral AI works with human experts to annotate their models, and where they source them from(30:06) Nexos.ai: Stop Shadow AI in its tracks with the unified platform for secure AI adoption and productivity. Try it with a free 14-day trial at https://nexos.ai/twist.(34:24) Is optimizing your model for benchmark tests (aka benchmaxxing) like cheating?(40:08) Will we ever be able to run smaller AI models on our phones?(44:21) When does Arthur think we'll have truly helpful humanoid robots in our lives?(49:42) Suno lawsuits and why Jason says you should NEVER break the rules, ESPECIALLY with the music industry(54:28) Release the Kraken! They're now worth $20 billion.(56:48) Jason is going to F1… should he take up the offer and do a dry run?(58:30) How Meta beat the FTC and why Jason is so excited about it(1:01:37) Who should buy Crunchbase?

Grab your coffee and join me for this deeply moving conversation with David Linaker - a man who's mastered the art of pivoting without losing his soul. From ordained clergy to celebrant, coach, and author, David shares how he's navigated life's biggest transitions by staying anchored to his core essence. We dive into grief work, inner child healing, and why your 7-year-old might be grabbing the steering wheel more than you realize!Key Topics CoveredIn this soul-stirring episode, we explore:The Art of Authentic PivotingHow David defines a pivot as "moving around a still point" - your essenceWhy he still considers himself a priest despite no longer believing in GodThe difference between changing what you do vs. changing who you areMoving from controlling everything in clergy to adapting in the commercial wedding worldHolding Space in Grief and LossHow David becomes "the safe person in the room" during funeralsWhy grief strips your mask off and leaves you "naked in the public square"The two patterns he sees: those who engage vs. those who armor upWrapping "the arms of your soul" around people in painPowerful Inner Child WorkHow childhood trauma (especially ages 7 and 13-14) drives adult behaviorDavid's guided meditation technique for reconnecting with your younger selfThe Viktor Frankl gap: creating space between stimulus and responseWhy your inner child might be "grabbing the steering wheel" during triggersFrom Spiritual Service to Business RealityThe challenge of pricing in spiritual/wellness spaces (hello, inner child pricing fears!)Using AI tools like ChatGPT to nail your niche and messagingTikTok as David's modern "pulpit" for sharing wisdomThe difference between being "nice" (no boundaries) vs. "kind" (healthy boundaries)Resources MentionedWebsite: https://www.davidlinaker.com/life-after-religionBooks: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0DY8D1RD7TikTok: @davidlinaker_spiritstoryLet's ConnectCome find me on Instagram @mills_gray and share your thoughts. I love hearing how these episodes land with you!For full show notes and more resources head over to www.millsgray.com/the-inner-child-running-your-business-whether-you-know-it-or-not-with-david-linaker.Mentioned in this episode:Bottleneck to Breakthrough Private PodcastThe 3-Day Private Podcast to Restructure Your Business for Clean, Scalable Growth If your business works, but only because you do, this free private podcast is your next chapter. You didn't build this to hustle harder. You built it to feel easier. Let's make that real. We're starting on the 10th of December!Bottleneck to Breakthrough AD

In this episode, we talk with Barun Kar, CEO and co-founder of Upscale AI, a company rethinking the hidden backbone of artificial intelligence: the network. Barun explains why today's AI systems are hitting a wall, and how open-standard infrastructure could unlock faster, cheaper, and more democratic AI for everyone.Also, don't forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!

In this episode of Unlocking Innovation: A National Call to Action, the spotlight turns to one of the most persistent themes raised during the BioEnterprise-hosted national roundtables: Canada’s regulatory system, and the growing concern that its slow, complex processes are holding back agri-food innovation. For this episode of the podcast series, host Shaun Haney is... Read More

A billion-euro bet on Europe's most uncertain frontiers: climate, deep tech, and industrial transformation. Can government-backed funds catalyze global champions—or do they risk crowding out private capital?Dr. Elisabeth Schrey leads the Deep Tech & Climate Fonds (DTCF), a €1B investment vehicle co-financed by Germany's Future Fund and ERP Special Fund. From Munich to Berlin to Brussels, she's navigating the hardest question in European venture: how to deploy government capital without distorting markets.Together, we explore how DTCF is shaping Europe's growth-stage landscape, what it takes to invest in policy-fragile verticals like hydrogen and climate tech, and why Europe's future industrial champions may depend on funds like this.Here's what's covered:01:47 Why Elisabeth Took the Helm at DTCF (and What Gap It Fills)03:32 The Co-Investment Model: Benefits, Limits, and Founder Experience05:38 Crowding Out or Catalyzing? Steelmanning the Public Capital Debate07:21 When DTCF Steps Aside—and When It Competes for Deals09:54 Walking the Tightrope: Returns, Ecosystem Support, and Incentives14:36 Thinking Ahead: Could DTCF's Next Fund Be Purely Financial?15:42 The Scale Up Europe Fund vs. DTCF: Complement or Competition?17:18 Investing in Policy-Fragile Sectors Without Betting on Subsidies20:38 Defining “Readiness to Scale” in Uncertain Markets22:28 Avoiding the Subsidy Trap: Building Models That Work Without Support25:03 Climate & Hydrogen: Placing Bets Before the Hype27:36 Tech Waiting for the Market vs. Market Waiting for Tech29:06 Expanding the Portfolio: Semiconductors, Robotics, Cybersecurity31:27 Munich vs. Berlin: Why Munich Has Emerged as a Hardware Hub32:53 Corporates in Venture: Buffer, Booster, or Bottleneck?34:38 What Founders Need: Senior Hires & Serious Cashflow Models36:04 What Investors Get: Policy Links, Due Diligence, Deep Tech Edge38:22 Advice for Emerging VCs & Policymakers: Where the Next Gap Lies

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Hanna Bauer, CEO and Founder of HEARTnomics Enterprises, to talk about a challenge many organizations don't see coming: the human cost of hyper-focused process improvement.Hanna's worked across manufacturing, education, and organizational development, and now partners with leaders to build systems that perform—not just on paper, but in practice. She shares why organizations often miss the mark by optimizing processes without addressing the cultural friction, burnout, and misalignment that quietly erode performance.We explore:Why so many operational excellence efforts fizzle out—despite sound process designHow to recognize the “invisible waste” of human potentialWhy system redesign must go hand-in-hand with leadership and communicationHow Hanna's entrepreneurial journey has shaped her frameworks like HEART, BEAT, and COREThe tension between designing a scalable business and building one that fits your lifeWhether you're in biopharma, operations, or leading your own company, this episode challenges the idea that better processes automatically lead to better outcomes. True excellence comes when systems are designed with the people who power them.https://www.linkedin.com/in/bauerhanna/https://heartnomics.com/ Join the book waitlist: https://mailchi.mp/sigmalabconsulting/nexus-email-series-lander-2 Learn more about us by visiting: https://sigmalabconsulting.com/ Want our thoughts on a specific topic? Looking to sponsor this podcast to continue to generate content? Or maybe you have an idea and want to be on our show. Fill out our Interest Form and share your thoughts.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Pressure is building inside Iran, as political repression, public defiance, and a deepening water crisis collide. I'll explain why these forces are feeding off one another and creating one of the most volatile moments the regime has faced in decades. More bad news for Russia's chief export: nearly a third of Moscow's seaborne oil is now stuck in tankers under U.S. sanctions. Plus—the U.S. hits companies, including one in Ukraine, accused of helping supply parts for Iran's Shahed drones. And in today's Back of the Brief—China agrees to tighten controls on chemicals used to make fentanyl after a visit by FBI Director Kash Patel, marking a rare moment of cooperation as America's opioid crisis worsens. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold TriTails Premium Beef: Feed your legacy. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California is sowing the seeds of innovation with a new statewide partnership called the California AgTech Alliance, a $15 million initiative designed to fast-track agricultural technology from lab to field.

Most enterprise AI projects crash long before take-off. Hype, bad data, cultural resistance, and “enterprise chaos” stop even the biggest organisations from getting value.In this episode, Dominic speaks with Steve Salvin, founder & CEO of Aiimi, a data and AI company helping large organisations connect the messy, disconnected worlds of data, content, conversations, and operational history - and finally extract the insights buried inside.Steve explains why most companies are still on “the first rung of the ladder,” why linking LLMs to enterprise data often backfires, and why the real breakthroughs come from agentic systems doing work humans can't (or won't). He also breaks down how to drive adoption inside your own teams, build a culture that celebrates experimentation and failure, and reinvent your leadership style as your company scales.If you want to replace AI hype with genuine enterprise value - start here.What you'll learn:

Les tribunaux français sont submergés par un nombre record d'affaires en attente, mettant en lumière la nécessité de réformes structurelles pour accélérer les procédures et désengorger les dossiers.Traduction:French courts are overwhelmed by a record number of pending cases, highlighting the need for structural reforms to speed up proceedings and alleviate backlogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Les tribunaux français sont submergés par un nombre record d'affaires en attente, mettant en lumière la nécessité de réformes structurelles pour accélérer les procédures et désengorger les dossiers.Traduction:French courts are overwhelmed by a record number of pending cases, highlighting the need for structural reforms to speed up proceedings and alleviate backlogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most independent consultants think their business bottlenecks come from systems, tools, or strategy.But the real bottleneck is often you, and specifically, how you respond to resistance.In this episode, you'll learn why resistance shows up, how it slows your growth, and a simple plan to move through it so you can scale faster and with less friction.Whether it's overthinking a new offer, delaying a move into advisory work, or hesitating to raise your pricing, that internal friction isn't a fixed limitation or missing trait. It's a signal that you're ready to move beyond your current comfort zone.Melisa shares a practical framework for noticing, normalizing, and navigating resistance so it doesn't sabotage your results.If you want to stop getting in your own way and start taking clean, strategic action, this episode gives you the tools to do it.What you will learn in this episode:[03:12] Why you, not your systems, are likely the bottleneck in your consulting business[07:40] How resistance shows up and what it looks like day to day[15:26] The two root causes of resistance and how to identify them in your thinking[20:41] Five methods to work with resistance, not against it[32:15] How to implement a resistance plan so you can stop circling and start progressingTune in to Episode 243 for tangible coaching tools to help you shift from bottleneck to business accelerator.Mentioned Resources1) Companion Resource: The Consultant Mindset Audit2) Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-243/3) Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman4) Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 237 - Make the Most of Your Business Owner Thinking Time  5) Mentioned in this Episode: Podcast - Huberman LabWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Join the Growth Letter for weekly strategic perspectives on sustainable business growth - https://www.darrellevans.net/subscribeYou've built something significant, millions in revenue, solid team, strong reputation. But here's what I've consistently seen over 34 years as an entrepreneur: clients still ask for you specifically. Your team defers strategic decisions back to you. Partners expect you at every important meeting.Feels like a compliment, right? It's actually a structural constraint killing your growth.And no, hiring better people, building more processes, or doing more marketing won't fix it. The problem isn't what most founders think.In this episode, I reveal why your presence has become the bottleneck, and introduce a framework that transforms your voice from an activity into a scalable asset.Join the Growth Letter for weekly strategic perspectives on sustainable business growth - https://www.darrellevans.net/subscribe No tactics. No trends. Just clear thinking on what actually works from three decades of working with $1M+ businesses that have outgrown tactics but need strategic clarity.

Hashtag Trending would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/htt In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into substantial topics such as Microsoft's AI bottleneck, which surprisingly turns out to be a shortage of electricity rather than GPUs. The episode further discusses the intense competition Nvidia faces from Qualcomm, AMD, Google, and Amazon in the AI chip market, and a new prompting technique called 'Verbalized Sampling' that could improve AI's usefulness by generating multiple answers with probability estimates. Additionally, the episode touches on intriguing research from Anthropic, revealing that their Claude AI model shows signs of recognizing changes in its internal state, a phenomenon that raises questions about the future capabilities and safety of AI. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:53 Microsoft's AI Bottleneck: Power and Space 02:21 The AI Chip War: New Competitors Emerge 04:49 Verbalized Sampling: A New AI Prompting Technique 06:16 Anthropic's Claude: Signs of Self-Awareness? 10:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Sam Goodner, the serial entrepreneur and former CEO of Catapult Systems — Microsoft's top-ranked consulting partner at the time of its acquisition. Sam shares his 30-year journey from starting a small IT consulting firm in 1993 with just $17,000 in the bank to scaling multiple companies to eight- and nine-figure exits, including turning a parking tech startup into a unicorn.Through vivid stories and practical lessons, Sam reveals the disciplines behind operational scalability, decentralized leadership, and what it truly takes to build a company that can run — and grow — without its founder. He discusses his book Like Clockwork: Run Your Business with Swiss Army Precision, the frameworks he used to recession-proof his companies, and how he transformed chaos into predictable growth. From his military lessons in Switzerland to his role as an angel investor mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs, Sam offers a masterclass in clarity, systems, and execution — proving that growth isn't luck, it's discipline.TakeawaysGreat businesses scale through clarity, disciplined execution, and time, not luck.Founders often become the bottleneck — true leadership means empowering others to decide and own outcomes.Operational scalability starts when the company can run and grow without the founder.Create rules of empowerment: if a decision is right for the customer, company, ethical, aligned with values, and you're accountable — act.Codify best practices with playbooks, especially for sales and hiring.Hire people better than you, then get out of their way.Mentorship and coachability accelerate growth more than any funding round.Recession-proofing begins before the downturn — diversify industries, services, and recurring revenue streams.Every company needs to define what it's best in the world at and its unfair advantage.Founders should spend 95% of their time on the business, not in it.Focus on discipline and systems, not just ideas — execution is where companies win.Success evolves from climbing mountains to helping others climb theirs.Chapters00:00 Intro: Scaling Beyond Chaos01:30 From Developer to Founder: The Birth of Catapult Systems03:20 Bootstrapping to Profitability in the 90s06:00 Why Raising Money Isn't Always the Answer07:30 Investing in Flash Parking: Spotting a Unicorn in an Unsexy Industry12:00 The Power of Coachability and Mentorship16:50 Breaking Founder Mode and Achieving Operational Scalability21:00 Building Playbooks for Sales and Talent Acquisition26:00 Decentralized Decision-Making and the Rules of Empowerment37:00 The Swiss Army Precision: Inside Sam's Book “Like Clockwork”43:00 Recession-Proofing Your Business51:00 Balancing Focus and Diversification55:00 Defining Your Unfair Advantage57:00 The Aha Moment: Realizing You're the Bottleneck59:00 The Third Chapter: Giving Back and Mentoring Entrepreneurs01:01:00 Closing Thoughts: Build Systems, Empower People, Stay DisciplinedSam Goodner's Social Media Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samgoodner/Sam Goodner's Websites:https://samgoodner.com/

Could you step away from your business for a month? A week? A day? If the answer to any of those scenarios is "no," then you're not running a business; you're stuck with a job. Chyle Edic, owner of Efficiency-Edge, LLC, helps owners of small-to-medium-sized organizations break their micromanaging habits and shift their attention to growth and, possibly, a vacation. Jason caught up with Chyle to discuss the operational miscues and employee issues that keep owners from realizing their company's ultimate potential and how tools like Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) can deliver targeted, financially rewarding improvements. CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT WITH CHYLE LinkedIn Efficiency-Edge *** For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals. This episode was edited by The Creative Impostor Studios Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Profit2, helping distributors charge the right price; and INxSQL Distribution Software, an integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry.

This week's World of DaaS LM Brief explores Big Data Wire's article on how electricity, not data or compute, is emerging as the ultimate constraint on AI progress. As global data center demand surges, performance per watt efficiency and access to reliable power are becoming the new competitive edge. Some nations and companies are pursuing nuclear-powered computation hubs to secure a strategic energy advantage.Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

In this episode, I delve into the critical issue of becoming a bottleneck in your business as it grows, especially past the 15-employee mark. I discuss the tangible and intangible costs associated with a centralized decision-making process, emphasizing the importance of fostering independence and innovation within teams. I highlight the financial implications of delayed decision-making and explore how a bottleneck mentality can stifle creative input from team members, ultimately affecting morale and growth. Furthermore, I address the personal toll on leaders who feel the weight of control and the need for balance in their lives. By sharing inspiring examples, I encourage leaders to reflect on their roles and empower their teams, paving the way for a healthier organizational culture and sustainable growth. The Cost of Being a Bottleneck Financial Implications of Control Cultural Impact on Your Team Personal Consequences of Bottlenecking The Cost of Being a Bottleneck In this episode, I explore the critical issue of being the bottleneck in your business, a challenge that often emerges as organizations grow beyond the 15-employee mark. Early in a company's journey, it's natural for leaders to be at the center of every decision. But as the team expands, maintaining that same level of control can begin to slow progress, limit innovation, and create hidden costs that restrict growth. I discuss why this transition is such a pivotal leadership moment, one that requires shifting from hands-on management to empowering independence, critical thinking, and ownership across the team. Recognizing when your involvement is helping versus hindering becomes essential to scaling both effectively and sustainably. Financial and Cultural Implications of Control The first cost of being a bottleneck shows up financially. When decisions stall at the top, opportunities are missed, projects slow down, and innovation stagnates. These financial implications often go unnoticed, buried within declining momentum and unrealized revenue. I explain how identifying these bottlenecks can uncover the true cost of control and open pathways to faster, more efficient growth. Beyond finances, the cultural impact can be just as damaging. A bottleneck mentality often breeds hesitation among team members; they wait for approval rather than take initiative. This dynamic suppresses creativity, discourages ownership, and weakens morale. I share how fostering an open culture where ideas are welcomed and independent thinking is valued can reignite engagement, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate innovation across the organization. The Personal Consequences and the Path Forward Finally, I address the personal toll that being a bottleneck takes on leaders themselves. The constant need to control outcomes often leads to burnout, strained relationships, and declining well-being. Many leaders unintentionally trade their health and balance for a sense of control that ultimately limits both personal fulfillment and organizational success. I share real examples of leaders who recognized this pattern and transformed their approach, shifting from control to trust, from micromanagement to mentorship. These stories demonstrate that the path forward isn't about stepping back entirely, but about building a structure that thrives without constant oversight. As I close, I encourage listeners to reflect on their own leadership habits and join our upcoming training sessions designed to help overcome bottleneck challenges. Creating a business that runs smoothly without you isn't just an ideal, it's a mark of mature, sustainable leadership. Through real-world insights and inspiring examples, this episode serves as a call to action for leaders ready to evolve their approach. Discover how empowering your team to think independently not only boosts morale and innovation but also creates a healthier, more sustainable organization that thrives beyond your direct involvement. Explore More: training.coreelevation.com Listen to the Full Episode: Growth Think Tank Podcast

So many entrepreneurs hit a point where the business they built for freedom begins to feel more like a burden than anything else. In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly shares how to identify and break through the hidden bottlenecks keeping your company heavy, hard, and slow. Instead of chasing external fixes, Kelly reveals why INTERNAL reinvention is the true path to sustainable growth and freedom. This episode is all about how to simplify your systems, strip your business down to essentials, and stop tolerating the things holding you back so you can move with speed, agility, and clarity. Timestamps: 2:30 – The cumulative effect of years of layering systems, policies, and infrastructure that create bottlenecks. 4:45 – The #1 natural advantage of entrepreneurs: agility and speed. 6:15 – How bottlenecks kill momentum and why reinvention must start from the inside out. 8:20 – An exercise you can follow 10:30 – Why hustling works when building to $1M but not when you're growing from $2.5M to $10M. 12:15 – Cutting expenses, offers, systems, and staff down to essentials. Resources Download Kelly's FREE Reinvention Playbook: https://thekellyroach.com/reinvention Join The Virtual Business School membership for real-time, hands-on business growth support- all for just $59/month, no contract! https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/virtualbusinessschool-page-3054    Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/           Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/      Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/