The Biz Doctor®: Leadership, Hiring, AI & Scaling – The Operator to Owner Shift

Burnout is a common issue among entrepreneurs, often leading to overwhelming stress, decreased productivity, and even thoughts of shutting down your business. In this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, host Lauren Goldstein dives deep into the world of burnout, exploring its causes, symptoms, and effective (and simple) strategies to combat it.

In this episode we cover:

• Understanding Burnout: Learn what burnout truly means and how it manifests in entrepreneurs, business owners and their teams. Plus, discover the surprising statistics surrounding burnout rates among business owners.
• The Impact of Burnout: Explore how burnout is impacting your business, things that you might not even realise! Including, the startling connection between burnout and other mental health issues.
• Combating Burnout: Lastly, get some practical (and simple) strategies to prevent and overcome burnout within yourself, and your teams so you all can create a mentally healthy and resilient business environment.

Resources:

• "Atlas of the Heart" by Brené Brown
• "StrengthsFinder 2.0" by Tom Rath
• "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek
• "Love and Work" by Marcus Buckingham
• "The Seven Pillars of Life" by Dan Martell

Ready to break free from the burnout cycle and create an even more thriving business and mentally happier team? This episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast will help you do just that!

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Meet your host.  Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership. 

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine, and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com. You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network.

In this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, host Lauren Goldstein, an award-winning business consultant affectionately known as The Biz Doctor, explores the secrets behind optimal performance and longevity with Taylor Johnson.

A renowned performance coach, Taylor has worked with elite NFL athletes and pioneers cognitive performance in e-sports. His unique approach integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual practices to help leaders and entrepreneurs achieve sustained success.

Join Lauren and Taylor as they delve into transformative insights that can propel your business and personal life to new heights, helping you achieve true entrepreneurial freedom.

In this episode we cover:

• The Business Athlete Mindset: Discover the mindset and systems that high performers adopt to excel in both business and life.
• Taylor’s Journey: Learn about Taylor's transition from working with NFL athletes to coaching in the e-sports arena.
• Foundational Systems: Understand the importance of building simple, effective systems for achieving high performance.
• The Power of Questions: Explore how asking the right questions can lead to profound self-discovery and lasting change.

Resources:

• Harvard Business Review on Corporate Athletes: An insightful article discussing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of performance. Find it on Harvard Business Review.
• The Liminal Collective: A global community focused on enabling elite performers to unlock their full potential. Learn more about their bespoke experiences and initiatives on their website.

Taylor’s book recommendations:

• "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
• "10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less" by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks

For more from Taylor, connect with him on LinkedIn or visit his website.

Don’t miss this episode to discover the essential strategies and mindset shifts for evolving into a leader who not only reaches success, but keeps it thriving when you get there.

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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.

You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network.

In this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, host Lauren Goldstein, an award-winning business consultant affectionately known as The Biz Doctor, dives deep into the most crucial role of a leader.
 
Tune into this episode to learn more about your job as a leader and how when you do it right, it not only helps you have a higher performing team, but it can also shift your business from merely surviving to thriving, helping you achieve true entrepreneurial freedom.

In this episode we cover:

1. Transition from Operator to Leader: Discover the essential mindset shift from being the "chief everything officer" to becoming a visionary leader who empowers others.
2. Empowering Your Team: Learn why developing autonomous, engaged, and collaborative team members is the key to avoiding bottlenecks and fostering a dynamic, successful business environment.
3. Balancing Management and Leadership: Understand the delicate balance between managing the "what" and leading the "why," and how mastering both can create a motivated, high-performing team.

Resources:

1. "The CEO Tightrope" by Joel Trammell: A book that offers practical advice for CEOs on navigating the complexities of leadership and management. Find it on Amazon.
2. McKinsey & Company Report: Reveals that 70% of employees find their life’s purpose through their job, emphasizing the need for leaders to align their team’s roles with their personal goals.

Tune into this enlightening episode to uncover the strategies and mindset shifts necessary for becoming a leader who not only directs, but inspires.

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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.

You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network.

In this insightful episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, host Lauren Goldstein sits down with Dave Ziozios, a seasoned financial leader and advisor, to discuss the essential steps business owners can take to increase their business valuation and ensure a smooth succession.

Lauren and Dave dive into the challenges small business owners face with scalability and profitability, and share actionable strategies to overcome these hurdles. Whether you're looking to eventually sell your business or simply want to reduce your daily involvement, this episode offers valuable insights to help you plan for a successful future.

In this episode, we cover:

1. Profitability and Succession Planning: Ensuring your business thrives even when you’re not at the helm.
2. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The importance of clear metrics and the three most crucial ones for your business. 
3. Continuity Planning: How to prepare your business for your exit and ensure ongoing profitability.

BONUS: merging big picture vision and tactical problem solving: aligning company strategy with measurable results.

Find out more about guest Dave Ziozios at B2B CFO Strategic Business Advisors and on LinkedIn.

Dave’s must-read book recommendation: "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits" by Verne Harnish

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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.

You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network.

Are you struggling to onboard new team members efficiently? In this episode, Lauren unveils a powerful technique that not only streamlines the onboarding process but also ensures your new hires are truly ready to contribute. Plus, she shares a game-changing tool that will revolutionize the way you train and integrate new talent. Tune in to transform your onboarding process and set your new team members up for success from day one!

We cover:

1. The "See One, Do One, Teach One" Technique: Learn how this simple yet effective method can ensure comprehensive training and understanding.
2. Maximizing Efficiency with Parallel Work: Discover Lauren's secret to saving time and optimizing the onboarding process.
3. Creating Comprehensive SOPs: Find out how to build effective Standard Operating Procedures to guide your team members and ensure consistency.

Loom: A free video recording software that simplifies the creation of training materials.
Loom App: Download loom.com/download

If you enjoyed this episode and it sparked something in you, please give us a 5 Star rating/review and share this with your friends and fellow business owners.
  
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership. 

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their businesses tune visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.

You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network.

Have you ever invested so much time, money, and energy into a new employee only for them to quit after a short amount of time? Leaving you bewildered as to why.

Or maybe you hired someone who you thought was a perfect fit only to discover things during onboarding that made it clear they were not a fit and you had to let them go within their first few days, weeks, or even their first month?

It is basically the worst, isn’t it? In fact Lauren shares that she had two people in two days sending her emails about “burning through employees” or having to let someone go after THREE days… shesh. While she have yet to dig in deeper into why, her gut told her it is a few simple tweaks that would have made all the difference.

We’ll be the first to admit that hitting the bullseye with new hires can be a challenge - that is if you don’t know how to ready, aim, fire - which is why we know today's episode is going to be so valuable for you.

Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, with your host Lauren Goldstein. Today we’re going to share with you the three things that will make all the difference with not only onboarding success but also helping ensure your new employee sticks.

Why employees don’t stay

Keys to Onboarding Success

And lastly, a few of our favorite check-in questions for those first 90 days so make sure you stick around to the end.

Key takeaways:

• Why employees don’t stay
• Keys to Onboarding Success
• A few of my favorite check-in questions for those first 90 days so make sure you stick around to the end.

CTAs/Resources

If you want to set yourself and your team up for success, here is our favorite tool to create clarity and a high performing team - The Golden Key Scorecard - https://www.goldenkeypartnership.com/scorecard/

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Meet your host.

Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under her business tune visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com

You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

In this episode Lauren recalls talking to one of her favorite humans, Tim Francis the other day and as two operational experts they were discussing how often operational health gets overlooked.

It is very sexy to have a million dollar business. But you know what is sexier? Having a highly profitable million dollar business with not only good cash flow, but a deep cushion of “free cash” in the bank.

Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, today’s show is something that is top of mind for me and sure to be a perspective shifter so let’s dive in.

Something that Lauren admits that irks her to no end are the smoke and mirrors 7-figure businesses and launches that look good on the face, but when you peel back the curtain the behind the scenes is a different story.

Some might say Lauren is on a mission to end this silly braggadocious way of thinking about business because, let's face it… there is nothing sexy or fun about living on the edge with your business and going through the doldrums or worse revenue roller coaster fretting about how to make payroll.

Which brings us back to the question… what if we built businesses with the end in mind? The end being an exit.

What if we built, ran, and scaled our businesses asking this simple question “would I buy my business?”

It's a good question, huh?

Personally, we love the question because it forces us to take off the emotional glasses we normally view our businesses through and instead makes it objective, and dare we say vulnerable.

Apples to apples. When you look at the team you have, the business's operational vitals, your profitability and balance sheet, and the kicker - YOU … if you were looking to buy a business, would you buy yours and pay a top multiple?

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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their businesses visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com

You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

Clawing your way back or white knuckling… two sides of the same coin … both having an underlying current of control.

Lauren talks about the time where she saw this happen in one of her clients. It was like his body was possessed by another.

He went from being really excited to get out of the trenches and focus on what we call his “Big 3” - you know the three things that, not only were they his unique abilities, but they were things he really enjoyed in the business - to suddenly trying to stick his fingers in every part of the proverbial pie.

Suddenly the team and business were thrown into chaos and whack-a-moling again after months of smooth sailing…

So why did this happen? Well that my friend is exactly what we are going to talk about on today’s episode.

Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, with your host Lauren Goldstein. Today we’re going to share with you the three things Lauren sees standing in the way of most business owners having the true entrepreneurial freedom that comes with getting out from under your business and out of the weeds. 

Key takeaways:

• Are you a 'seagull leader'
• Lack of trust, in yourself and your team
• Not being clear about what YOU actually want?

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Meet your host.
Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com

You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

Have ever looked around at other business owners who have similar businesses to you that “seem” to be so much more successful or easy than yours - and wondered what the heck you're are doing wrong?

If you answered yes, you are not alone. Lauren recalls she was very much in this camp for a few years banging her head against the wall and wondering why it seemed like such an uphill battle - that is until she discovered that each entrepreneur has a unique winning formula that if left unsolved will be the difference between struggling and sustainable success.

When Lauren learned what her winning formula was it changed everything which is why she wants to let you in on this secret on today’s episode.

Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, with your host Lauren Goldstein. Today we’re going to share with you a framework that will help you hit the easy button in your business and breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

Let us introduce you to wealth dynamics, which we lovingly call entrepreneur dynamics

Key takeaways:

• The 4 energies of a business and team: Introvert vs extrovert (hint this isn’t what you think it is. Starters vs finishers - why it is CRITICAL to know who is who
• Measuring Vale and Leverage
• Measuring Trust and Flow

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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com

You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

Sometimes when we think “business owner” often only one ”type” comes to mind, the business owner who leads the company as president or CEO, but today we’ll talk about what Lauren has discovered over the course of the past 12 years in her business consulting - that there are actually THREE types of business owners!

And knowing the difference between them - and more importantly what type of business owner you want to be can have an exponentially large impact on your success - and the success of your business and team. And if you don’t have that clarity it can also sink your business and team so let’s dig into this episode shall we?

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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.

Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.

She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.

For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under her business tune visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com

You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)

The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/