Still stuck making every decision, fixing every problem, and wondering why growth feels impossible? It’s time for a hard truth: you might be the bottleneck.In this episode of the Business Growth Mindset Podcast, Kristian Livolsi and Bonnie Louise break down how bottlenecks kill progress in service-based businesses—and what you can do about it. If you’re experiencing delays, decision paralysis, or constant rework, this conversation is your wake-up call.Inside this episode:The 3 most common bottlenecks in growing service businessesWhy founders often are the bottleneck (and how to stop it)The mindset shift that frees up your time, team, and energyTools that fix bottlenecks: RACI Matrix, 70% Rule, SOPs & LoomHow to go from “Operator” to “Enabler” and scale with confidence🧠 Game-Changing Insight: Stop asking “how can I do this?”Start asking: “who can do this?”🎁 Mentioned in this episode:Explore our Free Downloads Library with powerful business tools, checklists and frameworks to help you streamline your operations.👉 Visit: https://businessgrowthmindset.com/stop-playing-pipeline-roulette/▶ Connect with Kristian Livolsi:🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristianlivolsi🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristianlivolsi✅ Found this helpful? Like, comment, and subscribe so more business owners can discover the strategies they need to scale.

Hiring under pressure is a recipe for disaster—and most business owners fall into the same trap: someone quits, the workload explodes, and suddenly you're scrambling for talent. Sound familiar?
In this high-impact episode of the Business Growth Mindset Podcast, Kristian Livolsi and Bonnie Louise reveal how to flip the script by building a talent pipeline—a strategic, proactive approach to hiring that supports real business growth (not just band-aid fixes).
You’ll learn how to hire smarter, not harder, and finally stop being reactive when it comes to building your team.
In this episode:
Why recruitment is a marketing function (and what that changes)
The difference between reactive hiring and future-focused hiring
How to define the right hire for your next stage of growth
The 3 biggest hiring mistakes growing businesses make (and how to avoid them)
The power of scorecards over job descriptions
🎯 Bonus Insight: How Simone helped transform group coaching at Growth School—and why onboarding is everything.
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▶ Connect with Kristian Livolsi:
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🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristianlivolsi
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Feeling mentally overloaded, stressed, and constantly behind in your business?

You're not alone—but it's time to break the cycle. In this highly practical episode of the Business Growth Mindset Podcast, Kristian Livolsi and Bonnie Louise dive deep into the hidden impacts of mental overload and how it quietly destroys your productivity, creativity, and decision-making.

Kristian shares proven, practical systems to clear mental clutter, including why capturing tasks externally is scientifically proven to boost efficiency and reduce stress. You’ll learn powerful frameworks such as the Eisenhower Matrix, the 1-3-5 rule, and the brain dump method to declutter your mind and elevate your performance.

In this episode, you’ll discover:Hidden signs you're mentally overloaded (and why ignoring them costs you dearly).

Simple, actionable systems to reclaim mental clarity and focus.Real-life case studies on how structured task capture and prioritisation transform business leaders' productivity.Why mental overload isn’t just stress—and why understanding the difference matters for your business.

Your brain isn't meant for endless task storage; it's for creativity and strategic execution. Learn to master your mind, reduce overload, and reach your peak productivity today.

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▶ Connect with Kristian Livolsi:

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristianlivolsi

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristianlivols

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