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Blockchain is regularly discussed as either a revolutionary technology or a speculative casino. What does a business owner actually need to understand?

In this episode, Peter Boolkah speaks with James Diorio, CEO of Tradecraft Capital and co-author of Crypto Decrypted, about blockchain technology, crypto assets and the potential business applications behind the hype.

James explains the distinction between a blockchain and the assets operating through blockchain networks. He argues that entrepreneurs should focus less on finding the next fashionable token and more on understanding how technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics and the Internet of Things could affect business models and operations.

You’ll discover:

• The basic distinction between blockchain technology and crypto assets
• Why Bitcoin is only one application of blockchain
• How peer-to-peer digital transactions differ from traditional intermediated systems
• Why emerging technologies are often dismissed before they become widely adopted
• How blockchain could interact with AI, robotics and connected devices
• Potential applications in supply chains, contracts and automated transactions
• Why busy founders can miss important changes outside their businesses
• How to investigate emerging technology without forcing it into an unsuitable business problem
• Why education should come before investment or implementation
• How fear of missing out can lead to dangerous financial decisions

The most valuable lesson is not that every company must adopt blockchain.

It is that business owners need enough strategic capacity to investigate technological change, test its relevance and make deliberate decisions. A founder who is permanently trapped in daily operations has little time to identify the changes that could strengthen or threaten the business.

Recorded in May 2023. This conversation reflects the guest’s opinions and the technological and regulatory environment at the time. Blockchain adoption, cryptoasset regulation and individual projects continue to evolve.

This episode is provided for general education only. It is not financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Cryptoassets are high-risk, speculative investments, and you could lose the entire amount invested.

ABOUT JAMES DIORIO

James Diorio is CEO of Tradecraft Capital, a technology entrepreneur and co-author, with Jake Ryan, of Crypto Decrypted.

With a background in computer science, software businesses and company operations, James focuses on blockchain technology, digital assets and the convergence of emerging technologies.

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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com

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Five generations can now share the same workplace. Does that mean leaders need five completely different management styles?

Not necessarily.

In this episode, Peter Boolkah speaks with communication and confidence expert Karen Laos about leading age-diverse teams, asking better questions and adapting your communication without reducing people to generational stereotypes.

Karen explains why effective communication begins with knowing the individual in front of you. That means asking rather than assuming, listening long enough to understand the answer and recognising that intention and impact are not always the same thing.

You’ll discover:

• Why managing through statements can prevent people from thinking independently
• How to ask for feedback that produces useful answers
• Why leaders must adapt their communication to the individual
• How generational assumptions can obscure what employees actually need
• The difference between confidence and arrogance
• Why Karen advocates “humble confidence”
• How recording yourself can expose communication blind spots
• Why training provides knowledge but coaching helps people apply it
• How to recognise employees in ways they genuinely appreciate
• Why a leader’s job is to make other people better

The founder-dependency lesson is particularly important.

If every conversation begins with the founder giving the answer, managers never develop the confidence or judgement to make decisions for themselves. Asking better questions and coaching people to think are essential steps towards building a leadership team that can operate without constantly returning to the owner.

Generational categories can offer context, but they are not an instruction manual for managing an individual. Effective leaders remain curious, test their assumptions and discover how each person communicates, learns and prefers to be recognised.

ABOUT KAREN LAOS

Karen Laos is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer and communication specialist who helps leaders and teams communicate with greater confidence, clarity and influence.

She is the host of the Ignite Your Confidence podcast and works with organisations on leadership communication, difficult conversations, confidence and workplace culture.

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Website: https://karenlaos.com
Podcast: https://karenlaos.com/podcast/

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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com

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A profitable business does not automatically make its owner financially secure.

When personal savings are limited, debt is expensive and the business becomes the founder’s only source of income and future wealth, every decision carries more pressure.

In this episode, Peter Boolkah speaks with Shinobu Hindert, CFP® professional, founder of Empowered Planning and author of Investing Is Your Superpower.

Shinobu explains how to build a clearer financial plan by understanding your goals, cash flow, spending, debt and available reserves before making investment decisions.

You’ll discover:

• Why financial planning is valuable at every income level
• How to turn long-term ambitions into measurable financial goals
• Why earning more does not automatically mean saving more
• How lifestyle inflation can absorb increases in income
• The danger of making investment decisions based on fear and headlines
• Why accessible financial education has changed the investment landscape
• How different financial professionals charge for their services
• What to examine before choosing a financial adviser
• How to understand your income, expenditure and debt
• Why financial planning should begin with awareness rather than shame
• How to balance current enjoyment with future security
• Why emergency savings create financial resilience
• How income stability affects the size of the reserve you may need
• Why self-employed people and business owners may require a larger cushion
• How inflation reduces the future purchasing power of cash
• How couples can discuss competing financial priorities
• When to review and update a financial plan

For business owners, the central lesson is that cash creates options.

When founders have sufficient personal and business reserves, they are better positioned to withstand disruption, avoid expensive emergency borrowing and make decisions based on long-term value rather than immediate financial pressure.

The appropriate balance between cash, debt reduction, saving and investing is different for every person and business. The reserve figures discussed in this episode are guidelines and opinions, not universal requirements.

This conversation was recorded in 2023 and includes references to inflation, interest rates and economic conditions at that time. It also discusses US financial products and institutions. Regulations, tax rules, pensions and financial products differ between countries.

This episode is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute personalised financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Consider obtaining advice from a suitably qualified and authorised professional who understands your circumstances.

ABOUT SHINOBU HINDERT

Shinobu Hindert is a CFP® professional, financial educator, speaker and author of Investing Is Your Superpower: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Lifestyle You’ve Always Wanted.

She is the founder of Empowered Planning and has more than a decade of experience creating and managing financial plans. During her financial-advisory career, she oversaw more than $350 million in client assets.

Shinobu has delivered hundreds of personal-finance workshops covering subjects including budgeting, investing, retirement and estate planning. Her work focuses on making financial education clearer and more accessible.

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Website: https://www.empoweredplanning.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowered_planning/
Book: https://scribemedia.com/published-books/investing-is-your-superpower

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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com

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Does selling have to feel like chasing, persuading and pressuring people into saying yes?

Michelle Rockwood believes there is a more human way to conduct high-ticket sales conversations.

In this episode, Peter Boolkah speaks with Michelle, founder of Unscripted Sales and author of Joyful Selling: A Better Way to Yes for Heart-Centered Coaches.

Michelle explains how coaches and service providers can create clearer, more focused sales calls by setting expectations, protecting their availability and helping prospects make a genuine decision.

You’ll discover:

• Why Michelle believes selling should feel like a human conversation
• How to establish the purpose of a sales call at the beginning
• Why clear expectations can help prospects relax
• How personal boundaries can reduce chasing and exhaustion
• The five rules Michelle uses to structure her own sales calls
• Why she prefers scheduled video conversations
• How limiting availability can protect the salesperson’s energy
• Why sales calls should lead to a clear choice rather than endless discussion
• The danger of solving the prospect’s entire problem during the sales call
• How to explore the concern behind a price objection
• Why objections can open a more useful conversation
• How to address a distracted or disengaged prospect
• Why mutual fit matters more than securing every possible sale

Michelle’s methodology was created primarily for coaches selling high-value services. Some of the specific rules discussed including video meetings, call length, availability and rescheduling may not suit every business, customer or sales model.

The larger lesson is to stop improvising every sales conversation. Establish a clear process, qualify for mutual fit and give both the salesperson and the prospective customer the confidence to reach an honest decision.

ABOUT MICHELLE ROCKWOOD

Michelle Rockwood is the founder of Unscripted Sales and author of Joyful Selling: A Better Way to Yes for Heart-Centered Coaches.

She specialises in helping coaches and service-based business owners conduct structured sales conversations without relying on aggressive or heavily scripted sales tactics.

Her work combines sales-call structure, coaching skills, active listening, personal boundaries and clear decision-making.

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Website: https://www.michellerockwood.com
Unscripted Sales: https://www.unscriptedsales.net

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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com

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When capital is tighter and investors are more cautious, founders cannot afford to bury a strong business beneath a confusing pitch.

In this episode, Peter Boolkah speaks with Donna Griffit, corporate storyteller, pitch specialist and author of Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups.

Donna explains how to transform facts, figures and fragmented information into a clear investor story. She introduces her four-act pitch structure and shows how founders can communicate the problem, solution, commercial opportunity and long-term vision without overwhelming investors with information.

You’ll discover:

• The four acts of an effective investor pitch
• How to turn the customer’s problem into a compelling story
• Why facts and figures need a clear narrative
• How customer journeys help investors understand a solution
• What belongs in the business-data section of a pitch
• Why founders frequently neglect their vision for the future
• How a strong message improves presentation confidence
• The difference between a presentation deck and a teaser deck
• How to identify investors who understand your market
• Why you should avoid approaching investors backing direct competitors
• How to request a warm introduction without creating unnecessary work
• What to include in a concise cold approach
• Why founders should not negotiate against themselves
• How current funding decisions can affect future investors
• Why the right investor should provide more than money
• The importance of remaining open, flexible and coachable

Donna also explains why founders need to understand the purpose of the capital they are raising. Rather than presenting an unsupported valuation, they should be able to explain how much money they need, how it will be used and which important milestones it will help the company reach.

A memorable story may secure an investor’s attention, but the final investment decision must also withstand proper commercial, financial and legal scrutiny.

This conversation was recorded in 2023 and includes references to the market conditions and startup events of that period.

This episode is for general educational purposes and does not constitute investment, legal, tax or accounting advice. Obtain appropriately qualified professional advice before agreeing investment or funding terms.

ABOUT DONNA GRIFFIT

Donna Griffit is a corporate storyteller, pitch specialist and author of Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups.

For more than two decades, Donna has helped startups, investors and major companies transform complex information into clear, engaging presentations and investor pitches.

Her methodology combines storytelling with the commercial structure investors need to understand the problem, solution, market opportunity, business model, competitive position and long-term potential of a company.

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Website: https://donnagriffit.com
Book: https://donnagriffit.com/sticking-to-my-story/

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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com

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When the founder is the business’s only source of judgement, energy and resilience, what happens when that founder reaches breaking point?

In this episode, Peter Boolkah speaks with business mentor and Intentional Mastery author William Buist about mental resilience, emotional awareness, founder isolation and why asking for help is a business strength rather than a weakness.

William explains how the death of his mother prompted him to become more curious about his emotions and the situations that triggered them. That awareness helped him recognise how uncertainty including unpaid invoices and cash-flow pressure could affect his judgement and behaviour.

Peter and William explore why business owners frequently retreat into isolation when conditions become difficult, reinforcing their own fears while trying to solve every problem alone.

You’ll discover:

• Why founder wellbeing is a business issue
• How emotional awareness helps owners respond more effectively
• Why uncertainty can be more damaging than an uncomfortable conversation
• How transparent conversations can reduce cash-flow anxiety
• Why founders need coaches, advisers, peers and trusted friends
• How isolation reinforces unhelpful thinking
• Why vulnerability requires courage
• The danger of trying to master every function in the business
• Why owners should concentrate on the skills through which they create the greatest value
• How to choose reliable, relevant information without becoming overwhelmed by negative news
• Why mastering yourself and mastering the business must happen together

Resilience is not pretending that pressure does not exist. It is understanding your reactions, building the right support and making deliberate decisions before the founder becomes the business’s single point of failure.

This conversation was recorded in 2023 and includes references to the economic and political circumstances of that period.

This episode contains a general discussion of stress, grief and emotional resilience. It is not mental-health or medical advice. Anyone experiencing persistent distress or difficulty coping should consider seeking qualified professional support.

ABOUT WILLIAM BUIST

William Buist is a business mentor, speaker and author of Intentional Mastery: Step Beyond Your Expertise and Build Better Business.

Through his mentoring work, William helps business owners gain greater clarity, improve their decision-making and build businesses aligned with their purpose, capabilities and strategic intentions.

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Website: https://www.williambuist.com
Business Audit: https://audit.williambuist.com

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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com

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In this episode, Peter Boolkah speaks with Jonathan Fodera, president of Integrated Business Financing, about cash flow, credit, working capital and the responsible use of business finance.

You’ll discover:

• What lenders examine when assessing a business
• Why personal and business credit should be monitored
• How trading history can affect financing options
• Why cash flow and customer concentration matter
• The value of arranging appropriate credit before an emergency
• Why an unused credit facility can provide valuable flexibility
• How to audit recurring expenses and remove waste
• Why supplier and referral relationships become critical during difficult periods
• How to match the financing term to the useful life of an asset
• Why buying equipment with operating cash can create a liquidity problem
• How to evaluate whether borrowed capital can generate an adequate return
• The risks of borrowing from friends and family
• Why additional debt cannot repair a business without a viable turnaround plan
• How customer experience and additional value can strengthen profitability

The central principle is simple: finance should support a commercially sound plan. It should not be used merely to delay confronting a structural problem.

ABOUT JONATHAN FODERA

Jonathan Fodera is president of Integrated Business Financing, a US-based business-finance company that works with small businesses across lending, equipment finance, working capital and related services.

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN FODERA

Website: https://www.integratedbusinessfinancing.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fodera-391a98a1/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrated-business-financing

IMPORTANT CONTEXT

This episode was recorded in early 2023 and primarily discusses US business lending. The programmes, rates, credit criteria, tax treatment and economic conditions mentioned may have changed and should not be assumed to apply in the UK or another jurisdiction.

This is a general business discussion, not financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Check current terms with an appropriately qualified adviser and official sources before making financing decisions.

The recording also contains personal opinions about the pandemic, inflation and food-production fires. These should not be treated as verified factual claims.

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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com

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Burnout is often blamed entirely on long working hours. But what if the deeper causes include the wrong clients, draining offers, underpricing and a business that was never designed around the life its owner wanted?

Peter Boolkah is joined by marketing and growth strategist Natasha Ho for a practical conversation about restructuring a business before exhaustion and resentment take over.

You’ll discover:

• Why survival mode makes long-term thinking difficult
• How to reconnect the business with a larger life vision
• Why a short holiday cannot repair a structurally exhausting business
• The questions that can uncover what you genuinely want
• How limiting beliefs influence business decisions
• Why certain clients can cause more burnout than the workload itself
• How to identify the work and offers you enjoy delivering
• Why lifestyle and working-hour goals should influence business design
• How the wrong offer can attract the wrong customers
• Why underpricing forces founders to depend on volume
• The relationship between pricing, profitability and personal freedom
• Why mindset still needs to be supported by effective sales and marketing

The objective is not to avoid every difficult task. It is to build a commercially sound business that does not require the founder to sacrifice their health, relationships and life to keep it operating.

This conversation provides business and mindset perspectives, not medical advice. If persistent work-related stress is affecting your daily life, consider seeking appropriate professional support.

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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com

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What should a business owner do when difficult economic conditions, negative headlines and several exhausting years begin to drain their energy?

Waiting for the market to improve may feel like the safest response. But customers are still buying, opportunities still exist and competitors are still pursuing them.

In this solo episode, Peter Boolkah challenges business owners to look beyond the prevailing pessimism, reconsider their legacy thinking and adapt their businesses to the market that exists now.

You’ll discover:

• Why difficult conditions do not affect every business equally
• How new businesses can benefit from having no legacy thinking
• Why negative headlines can weaken a founder’s energy and focus
• How to identify the opportunities that remain during a downturn
• What you may need to unlearn before the business can move forward
• Lessons about discipline and persistence from David Goggins
• Why exhausted founders need to reconnect with their original purpose
• The danger of waiting passively for easier market conditions
• Why adaptation matters more than economic prediction

The objective is not to ignore genuine economic pressure or sacrifice your wellbeing. It is to direct your effort towards the decisions, customers and opportunities that can move the business forward.

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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com

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Are successful entrepreneurs born with a special mindset, or can entrepreneurship be learned?

Many aspiring business owners are intimidated by the belief that they lack some natural entrepreneurial advantage. Peter Boolkah challenges that assumption and explains why becoming a stronger entrepreneur begins with becoming a student of business.

In this solo episode, Peter explores the numerous ways you can deliberately develop your business knowledge, confidence and entrepreneurial thinking.

You’ll discover:

• Why an entrepreneurial mindset can be developed
• What it means to become a student of business
• How books and audiobooks can accelerate your learning
• Where to find useful free business content
• How webinars and introductory courses can strengthen your foundations
• Why business events provide more than information
• How mentors and business coaches can accelerate your development
• The value of networking groups, peer communities and masterminds
• What biographies reveal about the people behind successful businesses
• How interviewing experienced business owners can provide powerful lessons

Entrepreneurial development is not a single event. Choose a source, begin the process, apply what you learn and continue developing as your business grows.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boolkah
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ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH

Peter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.

He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.

Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.

His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:

Do you own the business, or does the business own you?

Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com