Growth doesn't usually stall because you run out of opportunities—it stalls because you stop questioning what's possible.

In this episode, Lisa sits down with innovation expert Diana Kander to explore why successful business owners often stop growing, how curiosity fuels innovation, and why experimentation—not perfection—is the key to long-term success.

If you've ever felt like you've hit a ceiling or wondered what's next for your studio, this conversation will challenge the way you think about growth.

What You Will Learn:

• Why success often creates complacency

• The difference between customer focus and efficiency

• How curiosity fuels innovation and business growth

• Why experimentation beats repeating old strategies

• How to escape the "expert trap"

• Why your calendar reflects your business priorities

• The three questions every CEO should ask weekly

• How to identify your ideal customer

• Why personal growth drives business growth

• How to create momentum instead of simply staying busy

Diana Kander is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and growth mindset coach who helps leaders create cultures of innovation through curiosity, experimentation, and strategic thinking. She is the author of Get Curious & Grow, The Curiosity Muscle, Go Big or Go Home, and All In Startup.

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