Mastering the Art of Business Exit Planning: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Rich Hall In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sat down with Rich Hall, a certified exit planner, to delve into the intricacies of planning for a business exit. This comprehensive discussion sheds light on the importance […]

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Achieving Entrepreneurial Freedom and Profitable Independence: Insights from Richard Walsh In a recent episode of the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast, host Doug Thorpe sat down with Richard Walsh to discuss the journey to achieve freedom and profitable independence as an entrepreneur. Richard Walsh, a former US Marine turned entrepreneur, shared his personal experiences, […]

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Celebrating 300 Episodes of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense”: The Importance of Process Management in Business Welcome to the 300th episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” a podcast dedicated to exploring practical leadership strategies and insights. Hosted by Doug Thorpe, this milestone episode features a special guest, Layla Pomper, an expert in process management. […]

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Navigating the Complex World of M&A: Insights from an Industry Veteran As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of engaging with some of the most insightful minds in various industries. In a recent episode, I sat down with Richard Parker, a seasoned expert in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) […]

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From ICU Nurse to Entrepreneurial Consultant: A Journey of Leadership and Process Mastery The Backstory of a Business Growth Expert Hello, everyone! I’m Doug Thorpe, host of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, and I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Donna Dube (Du-bay), a consultant who specializes in operations and process performance. In this blog […]

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Cultivating a Thriving Organizational Culture: Insights from “The Seeds of Culture” Hello everyone, Doug Thorpe here, your host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” I’m thrilled to share with you the insights from a recent episode where I had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Bredeson, an expert on the pivotal role leaders play in shaping […]

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Navigating the Sales Landscape: Insights for Entrepreneurs As an entrepreneur and podcast host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve always found the world of sales to be a challenging frontier. It’s a sentiment I know many business owners share, especially those who’ve stepped into the arena through acquiring a business. That’s why I invited […]

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Harnessing Nature’s Wisdom for Effective Leadership Welcome to another insightful episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” where I, Doug Thorpe, had the pleasure of hosting Tabitha Scott, the author of “Powering Change.” Today, we’re diving into a conversation that bridges the gap between the natural world and the boardroom, exploring how the cycles of […]

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Navigating the Challenges of Labor-Oriented Businesses Welcome to my latest blog post, where I delve into the intricacies of leading labor-oriented businesses with a special focus on service-based industries. I recently had the pleasure of hosting Clifton Savage on my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” and our conversation was nothing short of enlightening. Clifton, […]

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Hiring with Purpose: The Key to Cultivating a Thriving Company Culture Welcome to my episode, where I delve into the crucial topic of hiring and on boarding—the backbone of any successful organization. I’m Doug Thorpe, your guide through the maze of leadership and entrepreneurship, and in this show, I’m sharing insights from a recent conversation […]

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