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Leadership Expert Dave Clare Reveals Why "Growth" Is Actually KILLING Your Business

Join The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle. In this episode, they sit down with leadership expert and Circle Leadership CEO Dave Clare to talk honestly about what modern leadership really takes. Dave shares why “growth at all costs” and hustle culture burn out good people, how to line up culture, strategy and leadership so they actually support each other, and why purpose has to be more than words on a wall. If you’re a founder, CEO or leader who wants a team that performs without everyone living at the office, this conversation will hit home.

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Why "fake it till you make it" is the worst leadership advice and what to do instead to become an authentic leader
* How growth-focused businesses fail and why evolution-first strategy creates sustainable success without burnout
* The difference between corporate slogans and true business purpose—and why purpose must drive every decision
* Dave Clare's monkey bar theory for letting go of old habits to grab new leadership opportunities
* Why knowing doesn't equal doing in leadership development and how to bridge the gap between knowledge and transformation

Connect with Dave Clare - leadership coach:
Website: https://www.circleleadershipglobal.com/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/prophetforpurpose/?enhance=null

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How to Escape the 80-Hour Work Week: Kirsten Graham's Outsourcing System

Join hosts Kalena Stano and Steve Plummer on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle as they sit down with Kirsten Graham, co-founder of Six Figure Business Coaching. They uncover the outsourcing strategies that transform overwhelmed entrepreneurs into empowered business owners. Kirsten reveals why burnout is optional, how to hire virtual assistants before you hit breaking point and the exact systems that help small business owners delegate effectively without losing control. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Why hiring when you're maxed out is a disaster
* The cultural communication mistakes that sabotage virtual assistant relationships
* How SOPs (standard operating procedures) become the backbone of scalable growth
* Why treating your business like a business means delegating your $5/hour tasks
* Real client success stories: from 3 years of backlog bookkeeping to podcast launches in weeks

Connect with Kirsten Graham - Six Figure Business Coaching:
Website: https://sixfigurebusinesscoaching.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstengrahamsfbc/ 

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Join hosts Steve Plummer and Kalena Stano on The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle. 

In this episode, they sit down with 40-year sales veteran Walter Crosby, CEO of Helix Sales Development and host of the Sales and Cigars podcast, to unpack what truly separates elite sales performers from the rest. From surviving 400 cold calls a day in New York City commercial real estate to building high-performing sales teams across the US, Australia and beyond, Walter reveals how to sell without losing your soul, rewire your mindset for rejection, and turn sales into a values-driven, high-revenue career. Perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, sales leaders, SDRs, B2B sales teams, and founders who want more pipeline, better conversions, and sustainable revenue growth.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

In this episode, you’ll discover:

* Why over 50% of salespeople should quit (and how to know which side you’re on)
*The mindset shift that turns constant rejection into six-figure sales success
* How to build a high-performing, ethical sales culture that doesn’t burn people out
* The real difference between being liked vs. being respected in sales conversations
* How great sales leaders use coaching, fundamentals, and motivation to drive revenue growth year after year

Connect with Walter Crosby - Helix Sales Development:
Website: https://helixsalesdevelopment.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterlcrosby/ 

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From living in his car to running a multi-million dollar PR agency, here's how JJ Carter turned credibility into cold, hard cash.

Join hosts Kalena Stano and Steve Plummer on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle, as they sit down with JJ Carter, founder and CEO of GLDN PR. Learn JJ's proven strategies for getting featured in top publications like Forbes, Business Insider, and major podcasts without paying for placements. Plus his unique approach to crisis management, social media content strategy, and turning PR into actual revenue growth for your business.

In this episode, you'll discover:

* How to build credibility and authority online in 30 days using free PR strategies and podcast appearances
* The 33% content framework for LinkedIn and social media: credibility-driven, authority-driven, and personality-driven posts
* Why traditional PR firms fail to move the needle and how to use media placements to increase revenue and close sales
* JJ Carter's exact playbook for starting from zero: landing Forbes features, press releases, and building third-party validation
* Crisis management secrets: how to respond to negative publicity, handle controversy, and turn disasters into opportunities for brand growth

Connect with JJ Carter - Founder of GLDN PR:
Website: https://www.gldnpr.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jj-carter-aa293119b/

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What if you could charge 40% more than your competitors and only work 90 minutes per week in your business?

Join hosts Steve Plummer and Lisa DeAngelis on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle, as they sit down with Vance Morris, ROI specialist and founder of the Deliver Service Now Institute. Vance reveals how he transformed Disney's world-class customer experience systems into a blueprint for small business success. Whether you're in professional services, trades, or any commoditized industry, this episode delivers actionable strategies for customer experience excellence, business automation, premium positioning, and marketing differentiation that will transform how you compete in your market.

In this episode, you'll discover:

* How to win customers in the first 7 seconds using Vance Morris' "Moment Zero" customer experience framework
* Why systems create freedom—the exact process Vance used to reduce his business involvement to just 90 minutes per week
* Premium pricing strategies that allow you to charge 40% more than competitors without losing customers
* Disney's secret to customer loyalty and how to adapt theme park experience principles for Main Street businesses
* The apples-to-oranges comparison chart that eliminates price shoppers and positions you as the only choice in your market

Connect with Vance Morris - Deliver Service Now Institute:
Website: https://vancemorris.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancemorris

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What if the key to exponential business growth isn't working harder, but releasing the baggage holding you back?

Join hosts Kalena Stano and Steve Plummer on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle, as they sit down with Curtis McCullom, founder of Bespoke Human Potential Coaching and former #1 sales performer worldwide. Curtis reveals his transformative approach to mindset coaching, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), and accelerated change for CEOs. This episode is packed with sales strategies, mindset shifts, personal development techniques, and actionable business growth tactics for ambitious leaders ready to become the best version of themselves.

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Why Curtis quit on the day he became #1 in the world and how self-sabotage blocks even the most successful entrepreneurs
* The subconscious mind technique that clears 35 years of limiting beliefs, negative emotions, and imposter syndrome in a single 3-hour session
* How dropping the mask and embracing authentic leadership makes you magnetic to clients and increases sales performance exponentially
* The truth about money mindset blocks, hustle culture, and finding balance as an entrepreneur without sacrificing business momentum
* Why every coach needs a coach and how to identify blind spots that prevent CEOs and founders from reaching their next income level

Connect with Curtis McCullom - Bespoke Human Potential Coaching:
Website: https://www.bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-mccullom/ 

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From business collapse to coaching builders toward $10M, Greg Wilkes knows what it takes to scale without the burnout.

Join hosts Kalena Stano and Steve Plummer on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle, as they sit down with Greg Wilkes, CEO of Develop Coaching and bestselling author. If you're a builder, trader, or construction business owner struggling to step off the tools, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Greg's 6-month framework for stepping off the tools without killing your business
* The business collapse mistake that cost him everything (and how to avoid it)
* Why mastering leverage beats working harder when scaling to $10M
* The hiring system that spots bad fits in 30 days, not 6 months
* How to shift your identity from tradesperson to true business owner

Connect with Greg Wilkes - CEO of Develop Coaching:
Website: https://developcoaching.co.uk 
https://developcoaching.com.au 
https://develop-coaching.com  
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/developcoach/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greg.wilkes.coach/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-wilkes/

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What if one simple strategy could unlock $700,000 in hidden revenue you're leaving on the table right now?

Join hosts Steve Plummer and Kalena Stano on The Business Game, A Podcast That Moves The Needle, as they sit down with business growth strategist and certified AI consultant Stacey Hylen. Stacey reveals how entrepreneurs can uncover hidden profits, scale without burnout, and build businesses that support their lifestyle. This episode is packed with actionable business coaching tips, pricing strategies, client acquisition methods, and the frameworks that have helped her clients boost sales by up to 178%.

In this episode, you'll discover:
* The $700,000 "come on back" strategy to re-engage past clients and unlock instant revenue
* The dream 100 method Chet Holmes used to land premium clients (and how you can use it too)
* Why entrepreneurs undercharge and how to triple your rates without losing clients
* The resourcefulness principle: it's never about lacking resources, it's about being resourceful
* How to find hidden profits through strategic upsells (one question increased sales 48% in a month)

Connect with Stacey Hylen - Business Coach & Certified AI Consultant:
Website: https://staceyhylen.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyhylen/

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Struggling to scale your business without sacrificing your freedom? This episode changes everything.

Join hosts Kalena Stano and Steve Plummer on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle, as they interview Ryan Cassin, co-founder of Superpowers and author of "Superpowered." Learn how to hire executive assistants, scale your business with Filipino virtual assistants, and achieve freedom and growth as an entrepreneur. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

* The 3 Ps framework for hiring the perfect executive assistant
* Why you should delegate UP instead of down (mindset shift that changes everything)
* How Ryan interviews 2,000+ candidates to hire just 4 top-tier EAs
* The "body doubling" technique to crush procrastination and get deep work done
* Why your EA should lead the relationship (but you're still the boss)

Connect with Ryan Cassin, Co-founder of Superpowers:
Website: https://superpowershq.com/
LinkedIn (Ryan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancassin

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What happens when you go viral overnight, crush Shark Tank, and then watch a major retailer almost sink your entire business?

Join hosts Kalena Stano and Steve Plummer on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle, as they sit down with Annabel Hay, founder and CEO of Clutch Glue, the world's first patented clothes adhesive that's revolutionizing the fashion industry. From going viral with 9 million views overnight and selling $160K in 12 hours, to mastering Shark Tank with 350 million views across platforms, Annabel shares her raw, unfiltered journey of building a globally recognized brand from scratch.

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Annabel's exact Shark Tank preparation process including 6 mock pitch nights with 60-70 people that led to all sharks wanting to invest
* Guerrilla marketing tactics that cost under $100: Taylor Swift concert activations, marathon sponsorships, and stadium vending machine strategies
* How to build a founder-led brand without influencers or paid advertising and achieve 350 million views organically
* The brutal truth about retail partnerships
* Product development secrets: investing $35K over 4 years in R&D to create a globally patented water-soluble adhesive formula

Connect with Annabel Hay, Founder & CEO of Clutch Glue:
Website: https://clutchglue.com/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabel-hay-a057ba125/
Socials: @annabel_hay  @clutch_glue  

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