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

In today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein chats with strategic marketer, branding expert and CEO of No Vacancy, Lauren Kuchta.

Have you ever looked at your branding/marketing and wondered why you just can’t quite get where you want to go? You feel it should be easier to reach the clients you want - and for them to find you but it feels like you’re missing something other business owners have figured out…

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss - especially if you are even the teeniest bit aware that your branding and marketing might be selling your business short.

Specifically, the two Laurens jam on:

• Why branding matters
• How branding strategy must drive marketing strategy (and not the other way around)
• The magic of when operations and C-suite teams are partners with marketing to drive the best results

Connect with Lauren Kuchta:

Mention the Biz Doctor Podcast at novacancy.agency for a free Branding Consultation with Lauren Kuchta

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Mentioned in the show:

Lauren’s book recommendation: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear https://amzn.to/3GILtDa

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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 today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein shares the simple change to her schedule that made ALL the difference in her business - and honestly, her life that you can make too!

Decrease stress levels, increase income, fulfillment, and inject joy back into your business!

Yup, this perspective change of your schedule and your business is THAT powerful!

Specifically, Lauren talks about:

• The difference between working IN your business and working ON your business
• The anatomoy of Admin Days
• The Do’s and Don’t’s of Admin Days

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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 today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein chats with Whitney Alexandra, performance coach for top female founders and c-suite executives that are ready for limitless success.

Lauren and Whitney discuss the mindset necessary to be successful business owners, building a resilient mindset, removing limiting beliefs so you can grow your business with ease, and Lauren’s favorite - the mindset needed for your next level of growth.

Specifically, Lauren and Whitney talk about:

• Creating your CEO Mindset
• How to turn your inner critic into an inner champion
• Getting smart about your money mindset and financial goals

Connect with Whitney:

Whitney has a free audio called Limitless Wealth available on her site to download. It will help listeners start to change their mindset about money and attract more of what they desire. www.whitneyalexandra.co

She also does a free Breakthrough Strategy call where she will identify what block is holding you back from your next level of success.

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Mentioned in the show:

Whitney (and Lauren's) book recommendation: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level (https://amzn.to/3YtdbMw)

With over 100,000 copies sold, New York Times bestselling author Gay Hendricks demonstrates how to go beyond your internal limits, release outdated fears and learn a whole new set of powerful skills and habits to liberate your authentic greatness.

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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 today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein shares some of the most powerful questions to ask yourself - or others - to change your life and relationships for the better.

If you have ever struggled with effectively communicating and know that when you are feeling like people don’t “get” you or understand what you are trying to say, this episode is for you!

These are simple questions but when you see the impact it makes on your relationships and your stress level you’ll thank me!

Specifically, Lauren chats about:

• What to ask when you want to empower someone to ask for what they need instead of freely offering them advice
• How proactive self-reflection before communication can reduce unnecessary conflict, miscommunications, resentment and nip gossip in the bud
• The most powerful question that will keep you in the magic of the present moment

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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 today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein talks about three simple things you can do as business owner and leader of your team to create a more autonomous and self-sufficient team.

Specifically, Lauren chats about:

• Why you shouldn’t be available to your team around the clock and setting boundaries on 24/7 access
• How to empower your team to resolve problems and own solutions with one simple question
• Who and what your team should consult before they ask you and how this uncovers gaps in your Knowledge Base

Want more on this topic? Listen back to The Biz Doctor episode 19 ‘Can Your Business Survive a 2 Week Vacation Stress Test?'

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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 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 is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

In today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein is joined by guest Dr. Marcie Beigel, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, to talk about how to create mental wellbeing in your business and your life so you don't burnout and burn down your business (and life eek!)

Specifically, Lauren and Dr. Marcie chat about:

• Helpful tools and small steps that will help business owners take care of their mental health
• The overlap between our work and mental wellbeing - how it impacts business and family culture
• Why removing the stigma of talking about mental health, especially in relation to our careers, is key

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Connect with Dr. Marcie here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMarcieBeigel
Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/DrMarcieBeigel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarciebeigel/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drmarciebeigel

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Marcie's book recommendation:
The Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/3FsC0jZ

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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 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 is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

In today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein shares with listeners a simple process she uses to make the most out of mistakes so that not only can you mitigate the chances of them happening again, but so you can actually have a team that is empowered to use these mistakes to build a better business and gain experience to take you farther.

Specifically, Lauren jams on:

• The most important question to ask to get the whole team on the same page after a mistake happens
• Why reflecting on 'why' an error occurred is key
• How to solve for ‘X’- Engaging your team’s ownership over solutions that empower them so the mistake doesn’t happen again

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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 today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein is helping listeners fight the flames before their business (or they) go up in smoke!

It happens more times than not with business owners who get burned out and then either unintentionally or intentionally burn down their businesses.

Specifically, Lauren dives into 3 simple ways to prevent burnout for high-achieving business owners:

We were not put on this planet to eat, sleep, work, and die. We are here to make an impact and LIVE so make a promise you’ll build a business around your life and not the other way round.


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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 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 is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

In today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein dives into the three things she wished someone had told her when she was growing her business - and now she makes sure all her clients know them up front.

Knowing these three things saves time, money, and energy!

Specifically, Lauren digs into:

• Getting throught he slog to freedom without burnout
• How simplifying, not complicating, your processes is the key to scaling your business
• Why your business SHOULD be boring; consistent, predictable, and repeatable

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Resources:

The E-myth by Michael E. Gerber - https://amzn.to/3C6q7x8

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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 her 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 is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/

In today's episode of The Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein is joined by special guest Kathy Svetina, fractional CFO to small businesses.

The pair talk about a very important subject: business finances - more specifically how to create a financially healthy and sustainable business.

Business owners often struggle to understand their finances. But what if you could have someone that helps you understand not only what they mean, but also how to actually use them, and give you advice tailored specifically to you? That is the magic of a CFO!

Specifically, Lauren and Kathy talk about:

• Why focusing on immediate profit & cash is not enough anymore. As a business grows, the more structure you need in finances.
• How to make business financial planning less complicated or overwhelming
• How to know when your business needs a fractional Chief Financial Officer
• What it really means to have a healthy and sustainable business

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You can connect with Kathy at newcastlefinance.us and get more business advice from Kathy on her podcast “Help My Business is Growing!” ---> https://www.newcastlefinance.us/podcast


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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 her 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 is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/