Most entrepreneurs love vision and strategy. Dreaming is fun. Designing the future is exciting.

But the moment the conversation shifts to systems, structure, and process, energy drops.

Austin Netzley has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs scale from six figures to seven figures by solving this exact problem. In this conversation, we break down why vision must come first, how systems actually unlock creativity, and why founders become the bottleneck without realizing it.

We also dive into:

Why entrepreneurs get stuck at multi six figures

The real reason delegation feels uncomfortable

How systems create freedom instead of killing creativity

The mindset shift required to scale without burnout

Why control is not the same as leadership

How to turn vision into execution without losing your edge

If you are a founder, creative, or entrepreneur who feels energized by big ideas but resistant to structure, this episode will change how you see systems forever.

What does a green witch, a global fanbase, and a $1.5B Broadway empire have to do with scaling YOUR business?

In this episode, we break down 5 powerful business lessons from Wicked's leap from stage to screen, lessons every founder, entrepreneur, and visionary leader should know. From loyal audiences and legacy brands to reinvention, scale, and storytelling, Wicked offers a masterclass in turning niche success into global impact.

You'll Learn:

• Why 70% of visionary ideas FAIL to scale and how Wicked avoided it
• How to preserve your core message while reinventing the medium
• The key moves Wicked made to expand without losing its loyal base
• The emotional and strategic cost of real growth
• What YOU must upgrade in your leadership to scale sustainably

Whether you're growing a brand, transitioning your business model, or thinking about your own "quantum leap", this is for you.

🔔 Subscribe for more visionary strategy, creative thinking, and behind-the-scenes business breakdowns.

Most entrepreneurs aren’t stuck because of a lack of talent, time, or opportunity.

They’re stuck because of a hidden trap that silently delays their most meaningful goals.

In this episode, I break down the mindset pattern I call Conditional Avoidance, the habit of telling yourself you need one more condition before you take action.

More money. More time. More certainty. More readiness.

None of it is real… and it’s holding you back.

If you’ve ever said:

• “I’ll start when things calm down.”

• “I’ll pursue that goal once the business is bigger.”

• “I just need to be ready first.”

…this conversation is going to hit you hard (in the best way).

You’ll learn:

► Why entrepreneurs unconsciously create fake conditions

► How these conditions block progress and kill momentum

► The simple mindset shift that gets you into meaningful motion

► Why there’s only ever ONE step you actually need to take

► How to break the loop and move toward the life you actually want

This is the episode that frees you from waiting for the “perfect moment” and gets you back into purposeful action.

If this resonates, subscribe to the show!

Stop waiting. Start choosing.

Ever wonder how to travel for free while growing your business? Today I'm joined by Eli Facenda aka Eli the Travel Guy, and he breaks down the "freedom flywheel," a concept where strategic use of credit card points earned from paid ads fuels more travel.

Learn how effective entrepreneurship and business growth can lead to incredible travel rewards, creating a cycle that motivates further success. Discover how to leverage points and miles to explore the world without breaking the bank!

Maybe the trip of your dreams isn't so far out of your reach

Follow Eli on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elitravelguy/

Unlock what it really takes to become the hero your kid looks up to every single day. In this episode, I sit down with Tom Pfanner for a raw, grounded conversation about fatherhood, leadership at home, and what it means to truly show up for your kids.

Tom brings hard earned insight on presence, faith, ownership, rebellion, connection, and the painful but powerful moments that shaped his work with dads. We go straight into why kids pull away, how to rebuild trust, and how to lead in a way that empowers your young hero instead of boxing them in.

If you are a driven dad trying to balance ambition with presence, this episode hits home. You will walk away with clarity on what is at stake, what your kid actually needs, and how to lead from underneath rather than trying to control from above.

Highlights:

• What leadership really looks like inside the home

• How to build strong connection at any age

• Why ownership crushes perfection

• How to guide without restricting

• Why presence beats time

• How fatherhood sharpens entrepreneurship

• The shift from control to growth

• How to help your kid become the main character in their own story

Learn more about Tom Pfanner:

Website: dadswholead.com

Instagram: @theleadershipdad

YouTube: The Leadership Dad

Podcast: Dads Who Lead Podcast

If you are a dad raising a young hero, this conversation is essential. Jump in, level up, and choose the dad you want to be.

Phil Vella helped grow Cisco’s WebEx division into a $5 billion machine. He had the title, the power, the money. Then he walked away, no team, no plan, no identity. In this raw and uncomfortable conversation, Phil opens up about the dark side of success, the brutal transition into the unknown, and how he rebuilt his life from the ground up.

We talk fatherhood, purpose, identity loss, self-destruction, and why men often wait until it's too late to change. If you’re building your empire but feeling disconnected or hollow behind the scenes, this one is going to hit hard.

In this episode:

The crash after leaving a billion-dollar role

Why “the exit” isn’t what you think it is

Rebuilding identity without a title

Fatherhood, faith, and facing yourself

Building a mission-driven company from the ashes

This isn’t just about business. It’s about becoming the man you're meant to be.

Subscribe for more real conversations with high-level leaders navigating the next chapter of life.

Connect with me www.aaronvelky.com

What happens when the future walks right into your living room? In this episode of The Living Vision Show, Aaron and Marty debate the launch of the new Neo robot from 1X, an eerily human looking home assistant that’s sparking equal parts excitement and fear. Is it the next breakthrough in freedom and productivity, or a step too far into a sci-fi nightmare?

They dig into the real questions behind the tech: what happens to jobs, how automation changes leadership, and whether delegation through machines pushes us closer to or further from what it means to be human. From economics to ethics to entrepreneurship, this one goes deep.

Tune in to explore:

• The blurred line between innovation and overreach
• How robotics will reshape work, home life, and identity
• Why automation could force us to redefine what “being human” really means

Listen now and decide for yourself: is Neo the future of freedom or the start of something we can’t control?

Are you actually being strategic, or just reacting to stress?

In this episode of The Living Vision Show, myself and Marty unpack what most entrepreneurs get wrong about strategy, and how fear, reactivity, and scarcity often masquerade as smart decision-making.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or constantly firefighting in your business, this is for you.

What you'll learn:

- Why “movement” isn’t the same as progress

- The 3 hidden states keeping you stuck

- How to tell if you’re making decisions from fear

- What real strategic thinking looks like, and how to get there

Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a team, or navigating a tough season, this episode will help you think clearly, lead better, and move with purpose.

Are you constantly hitting an invisible wall in your business or personal life?

I'll show you the 7 HUGE mistakes emotionally blocked entrepreneurs make. These patterns are often hard to see from the inside.

Whether you're burning out, stuck in solo mode, or trapped in "I'll do it myself" thinking, this video reveals how your subconscious beliefs, emotional triggers, and internal blocks might be the real reason you’re not growing.

🔥 You’ll learn:

• Why emotional walls are harder to break than business problems
• How anger and defensiveness reveal the truth about your mindset
• The hidden cost of trying to grow without help
• Practical steps to decode your emotional triggers and move forward

This isn’t just about strategy. It’s about inner transformation that sets you free.

Taylor Swift is more than pop culture. She is a living playbook for growth, resilience, and scaling yourself without clones. In this episode, Aaron and Marty break down the “messy middle” that Swift publishes through her albums and tours, and translate it into practical frameworks for founders, creators, and CEOs. From identity shifts to operational scale, from public evolution to repeatable delivery, this is a masterclass in reinvention you can apply to your business today.

What you will learn:

• How to navigate the gap between where you are and where you want to be
• Why showing your process can build trust and momentum
• Lessons from touring scale, logistics, and delivering the same product with excellence
• Using doubt as a tool and asking better questions to unlock growth
• Leadership that evolves in public instead of pretending to have all the answers

Chapters:

0:00 Why Taylor Swift models the messy middle

0:41 Dating an NFL star and navigating new arenas

1:13 Internet reaction and the Swifties effect

1:50 Swift as a business case for entrepreneurs

2:08 Reinvention and the gap to your next level

3:30 Headlines vs what leaders should notice

4:54 Composure, hardship, and resiliency

5:19 Publishing the messy middle through albums

7:34 Touring scale and delivering consistency

9:13 Scaling yourself without clones

10:18 Avoiding the weeds and building operators

12:16 Getting good by being bad first

13:03 Not every song is a hit and why that is okay

14:02 Public evolution and protected private life

15:58 Narrative identity and reframing

16:52 Telling the story of where you are going

18:05 Fear, commitment, and getting stuck in the middle

19:31 Beliefs, identity, and freefall

20:13 The self doubt loop founders face

21:35 Programs evolve and so should you

22:39 Doubt as a tool and better questions

23:27 Blank Space and perspective shifts

24:44 Why artists change the world

26:21 Evolving as a leader with your team

27:51 Optics, imperfection, and real leadership

29:12 Getting people from A to B

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