Scaling a company is hard, scaling yourself is harder.

In this episode, Brendan McGurgan gets real about why founders hit a wall: fuzzy vision, reactive decisions, the fear of letting go, and avoiding the one thing that shapes the entire journey, designing your exit.

Brendan breaks down the mindset and frameworks behind intentional scale, including the thought → feeling → action → result loop and the four founder archetypes that influence how leaders show up in their business.

You’ll learn:

This is a sharp, energizing conversation for founders who want to scale with intention, not by accident.

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Everyone talks about selling a business.
No one talks about what happens after.

Adam Miller lived the dream exit…

until he found out his company was about to be shut down.
That same night, he started the process of buying it back.

This episode is a raw, honest look at the emotional and strategic rollercoaster behind selling, and reclaiming, the business you built from nothing.

You’ll learn:

• Why a “successful exit” can break your identity more than build it.
• The red flags in investors and private equity no one warns you about.
• How to evaluate an offer beyond the money.
• What to do when your legacy is at risk.
• How to rebuild with integrity, not ego.
• And the uncomfortable truth: selling won’t set you free… if you don’t know who you are after the exit.

A must-listen for founders in transition, ambitious leaders, and anyone building, or protecting, a legacy that actually means something.

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You’ve built the business, achieved the goals, checked every box, but something still feels missing.

In this episode, we explore the invisible burnout that often hides behind high achievement and the journey to rediscover who you are beyond your title, your company, and your success story.

Through real, grounded conversation, we unpack what happens when your outer success no longer matches your inner truth, and how aligning from within changes everything: your energy, your clarity, your leadership, and your legacy.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Redefine your identity beyond your professional role.
• Why overworking signals disconnection, not discipline.
• The surprising truth about self-judgment and why most of it starts within.
• How to realign when your professional identity no longer fits.“
• The way you feel on the journey is how you’ll feel at the destination”, why no external win can fix an inner misalignment.
• What “True Pleasure” really means, the calm, alive energy that comes when you’re fully connected to yourself.

Because real success isn’t about doing more, it’s about feeling whole again.

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Chaos is every entrepreneur’s shadow… but it doesn’t have to run your life.

Kevin McGrew breaks down how to master strategic entrepreneurship while balancing ownership, delegation, and trusting your team, even when it’s messy, imperfect, and uncomfortable.

In this episode, you’ll get the SMACK Framework [Shoot. Move. Adapt. Communicate.] Kevin’s battle-tested system for:

• Acting with intention, not just activity

• Moving faster than your competitors

• Adapting before yesterday’s “best practice” becomes obsolete

• Communicating clearly so your team and customers rally behind you

  
  

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• Design your own exit: Build your business on your terms and leave when you’re ready.

• From player to coach: Empower your team, trust them, and let go without losing control.

• Focus on outcomes, not perfection: Consistency beats imitation every time.

• Move fast, adapt faster: Action creates clarity, waiting creates doubt.

• Outsmart the giants: Use your unique edge, hit the weak spots, and stop playing by their rules.

Stop being a “player” in your own business. Step into the role of the wise leader calling the shots, and building a legacy that actually lasts.

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- Website

- Instagram

- LinkedIn

- Facebook

- Youtube

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Ever wonder why some founders’ brands explode while others barely move?

In this episode, Charles Gaudet breaks down how combining your founder brand + business brand can create growth that’s more than just “1 + 1 = 2” it’s exponential.

You’ll learn how to:

If you’re a founder, thought-leader, or entrepreneur ready to future-proof your brand and multiply your impact, this episode is your blueprint.

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Ever feel stuck in self-criticism, even after achieving the success you worked so hard for?

In this episode, John Mollura shares his journey from burnout and self-doubt to making conscious decisions that align with his future self.

You’ll learn how to:

- Break free from autopilot and start making decisions that truly serve you.

- Transform self-criticism into clarity and strategic action.

- Leverage your past experiences and skills to build a meaningful legacy.

- Become a hero for your future self, every day.

If you’re a founder or entrepreneur looking not just to sell your business but to leave a lasting legacy, this episode gives you practical guidance for taking intentional steps toward your next chapter.

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• - Website: johnmollura.com

• - Instagram: @john_mollura

• - LinkedIn: John Mollura

• - Facebook: John Mollura Coaching & Speaking

• - YouTube: John Mollura

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Starting and scaling a business is exciting but knowing when and how to exit is just as challenging.

Joanna Track, serial entrepreneur behind Sweet Spot, The Bullet, Newsworthy, and Good Eggs, shares her journey through multiple exits, pivots, and reinventions.

What you'll discover:

• Paths to exit: by choice, circumstance, or closure
• Letting go: handling the emotional side of selling your business
• Scaling models: which businesses grow more sustainably
• Partnerships: turning teammates into trusted co-founders
• Pivoting: adapting when markets or life change

Ever feel like running a business is like sailing in unpredictable waters? For entrepreneurs and leaders, the journey is full of unexpected turns, but that’s where growth happens.

In this episode, Shelby Hacala, seasoned entrepreneur and passionate sailor, shares how lessons from the open sea, adaptation, resilience, teamwork, and strategic thinking, directly apply to running and growing your business.

What you’ll gain:

- Navigating uncertainty

- Preparing your business for sale: right buyer, ensuring “cash is king,” and creating systems

- Protecting your vitality while leading a team

- Real-life stories from Shelby’s personal journey, showing how resilience and adaptability win in both sailing and business

Whether you’re scaling, pivoting, or planning an exit, this conversation offers practical guidance and inspiration to help you steer your business, and your life, toward lasting success.

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What if preparing for an exit wasn’t just a smart business move, but a mindset shift that changes everything?

Imagine packing up the home you’ve lived in for 20 years… only to find closets full of things you forgot you had.

That’s what it feels like to look at your business with fresh eyes, to see what’s working, what’s weighing you down, and what it’s time to release.

In this honest and powerful conversation with business strategist Monica Garcia, we explore what most founders miss when building their business:

• Radical self-awareness
• Sustainable systems
• And the emotional side of growth and exit that no one talks about

Because beyond the metrics and marketing, what truly determines your success as a founder… is your ability to think with an exit mindset, from day one.

Whether you're scaling, selling, or simply craving more freedom in your work, this episode will shift the way you think about success.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why exit planning matters (even if you never plan to sell)
• How to remove yourself from the center of your business
• The mindset that keeps your brand relevant and agile
• Why self-care is a strategic advantage, not a luxury

“If you’re always thinking about an exit strategy, you’ll always stay relevant, even if you keep your business forever.”

Tune in to rethink how you build, lead, and one day… leave your business, on your terms.

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Many founders dream of a big exit, but what happens when it doesn't feel like a win?

In this episode, Brian Dukes, entrepreneur and co-founder of ExitWise, the identity crisis so many founders face after selling their business, and why most aren't ready for what comes next.

He shares how taking time off, redefining success, and setting clear boundaries helped him reset and build again, this time, on his own terms.

We talk about identity loss, founder ego, post-exit regret, why empathy matters so much in M&A and how to avoid the post-exit regret no one prepares you for.

If you're building to sell, or already thinking about what comes after, this conversation will help you prepare beyond just the numbers.

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