I've watched a lot of platforms come and go.

What hasn't changed is this: business still moves through relationships.

In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, I sat down with Daniel Alfon, one of the earliest LinkedIn users, to talk about why most entrepreneurs are frustrated with LinkedIn — and why it's usually not the platform's fault.

Daniel's been on LinkedIn since the early 2000s. He's made the mistakes, chased the metrics, tried the automation — and figured out what actually works for business owners.

Here's the short version: LinkedIn isn't social media. It's the world's largest business network.

In this conversation, we break down:

• Why networking beats posting every time

• The difference between most connected and best connected

• Why vanity metrics don't translate to revenue

• How referrals really happen on LinkedIn

• Why peer groups outperform ads and automation

If you're running a business between $1M–$25M in revenue, this episode will change how you think about LinkedIn — and relationships in general.

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In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie is joined by Matt Floyd and Steve Floyd for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, economic pressure, culture shifts, and what business owners are actually dealing with in 2026.

From global events like Davos and government spending, to the real impact of debt, inflation, and avoided conversations, this episode breaks down how external pressure exposes internal leadership gaps — especially for entrepreneurs running businesses between $1M–$25M in annual revenue.

This isn't political commentary for clicks. It's an operator-level discussion about responsibility, decision-making, and the cost of inaction.

• Why rising debt and inflation amplify leadership mistakes

• How avoided conversations quietly turn into six-figure problems

• What global economic shifts signal for small and mid-sized businesses

• The pressure business owners carry that no one talks about

• Why peer advisory groups matter more in uncertain markets

• Leadership, accountability, and the human cost of ownership

If you're a business owner feeling squeezed from every direction, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar.

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This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses.

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Connect with Jerry Brazie on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekronosgroup

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Many founders build profitable companies — and still feel trapped.

In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie talks with George Rivera about the hidden cost of success, why owner-dependent businesses burn people out, and how founders can reclaim time without slowing growth.

George shares his personal journey from building a $20M+ business that consumed his life to creating systems that allowed him to step back, double revenue, and be present with his family.

This conversation is essential listening for business owners between $1M–$25M in revenue who want to scale sustainably.

Learn more about George Rivera and his work here: https://buybacktimeformula.com

Connect with George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rivera-53b3296/

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This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses.

Learn more about The Kronos Group and our peer advisory community: https://thekronosgroup.org

Connect with Jerry Brazie on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekronosgroup

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What happens when rising credit card rates collide with avoided leadership decisions?

In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie, Matt Floyd, and Steve Floyd break down a reality many business owners are feeling right now — tighter cash flow, higher interest costs, and more pressure to make decisions that have been delayed too long.

This isn't a conversation about politics or predictions. It's about how financial pressure exposes leadership gaps.

Jerry shares a real example of how avoiding one hard conversation ended up costing $125,000, and why rising credit card interest rates only amplify the cost of indecision for businesses operating between $1M–$25M in annual revenue.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why rising credit card rates expose weak communication fast
• How avoided conversations quietly turn into financial losses
• The real cost of "we'll deal with it later" in business
• Why cash flow problems often start as communication problems
• How leadership clarity protects margins in tighter markets
• Why peer advisory conversations help owners see issues sooner

If you're a business owner using credit cards as working capital, managing debt, or feeling margin pressure — this episode will hit close to home.

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This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses.

Learn more about The Kronos Group and our peer advisory community: https://thekronosgroup.org

Connect with Jerry Brazie on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekronosgroup

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In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, host Jerry Brazie sits down with world-class speaker, author, and communication expert Danny Brassell to break down what actually makes communication convert — in business, leadership, and life.

Danny has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide, written 20+ books, and coached entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations on how to turn ideas into action through clear, compelling storytelling.

This conversation goes far beyond public speaking.

It's about: • Why clarity beats charisma • How leaders lose trust without realizing it • The difference between applause and real results • Why most entrepreneurs struggle to explain what they do • How peer advisory groups accelerate better decision-making • The hidden cost of trying to do everything alone

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or executive doing $1M–$25M in annual revenue, this episode will challenge how you think about communication, leadership, and growth.

Free Storytelling Blueprint from Danny Brassell: https://wellcraftedstoryworkshop.com/blueprint

If you're a business owner doing $1M–$25M in annual revenue and want monthly access to real operators working through real scenarios — not generic advice — learn more about joining a Kronos Group Peer Advisory Cohort: https://www.thekronosgroup.co/apply

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This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses.

Learn more about The Kronos Group and our peer advisory community: https://thekronosgroup.org

Connect with Jerry Brazie on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekronosgroup

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In this episode of the Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie, Matt Floyd, Steve Floyd, and special guest Jacob Floyd - rip apart the social‑media fantasy of "easy entrepreneurship" and show what it actually looks like to build something real. From committing to 365 podcasts and over 1,000 pieces of content this year to dissecting a $1M laundromat + real estate deal, they walk through the grind, the risk, and the no‑excuse mindset required to win.​

What you'll hear in this conversation:

• The truth behind "easy entrepreneurship" and why social media sells you a fantasy about money, freedom, and work.​

• The 365‑podcast and 1,000‑piece content commitment for 2026: what that workload really looks like for Jerry and Matt day‑to‑day.​

• A real $1M laundromat + real estate opportunity: how to think about equipment age, maintenance, upgrades, cash flow, and seller motivation.​

• Why Jerry focuses more on what takes his money than what makes his money when evaluating deals and opportunities.​

• How buying the building under your business can become a long‑term "wealth hack" through appreciation, rents, and tax advantages.​

• Why "I can do it better than my boss" is a dangerous way to start a business and a classic Monday‑morning‑quarterback trap.​

• The hidden cost of comfort: how staying in a "good" job or environment for five years can quietly stall your growth and ambition.​

• Filtering terrible podcast guests and why boring, low‑energy conversations are a massive drag on any brand or show.​

• Why most stage "experts" are uninspiring at best and how real operators (not course sellers) communicate value, clarity, and urgency.​

• The operator mindset on work, sacrifice, and accountability: no guarantees even when you do everything "right," but guaranteed nothing if you don't execute.​

• Risk vs reward in content and business: why "just hit record" is fine for beginners but nowhere near enough if you want serious results.​

• How your circle (beer buddies vs killers) either anchors you in place or forces you to level up as an entrepreneur.​

If you're stuck in a comfortable job, debating your first acquisition (like a laundromat, car wash, or vending route), or tired of being told to "just hit record," this conversation will either wake you up or prove you're not cut out for this game. For founders doing $1–25M who want that unfiltered operator room Jerry describes, check out The Kronos Group and stop trying to figure this out alone.

This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses.

Learn more about The Kronos Group and our peer advisory community: https://thekronosgroup.org

Connect with Jerry Brazie on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekronosgroup

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In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, host Jerry Brazie sits down with serial entrepreneur and investor Jordan Solender to talk about founder extraction, breaking bottlenecks, and building the systems that let a business scale beyond the founder.​

Check out Jordan's business here: https://www.jordansolender.com/

Jordan has built and exited multiple companies—including an eight‑figure exit in 2023—and now focuses on helping founder‑led businesses move from "everything runs through me" to true ownership.​

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why entrepreneurs are natural problem solvers—and how that strength turns into a bottleneck as the business grows.​

• The difference between working in vs on the business (beyond the social media clichés).​

• How to document, teach, and delegate so you can stop doing low‑impact tasks like living in your inbox.​

• "Hire slow, fire fast" and why hiring without systems just multiplies chaos.​

• A practical definition of founder freedom and the "disappearing test" for your business.​

• How to balance ambition, risk, and family—without pretending that success requires choosing one over the other.​

This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses.

Learn more about The Kronos Group and our peer advisory community: https://thekronosgroup.org

Connect with Jerry Brazie on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekronosgroup

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What does it actually take to build a real business?

In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie and Matt Floyd have a raw, unscripted conversation about what most entrepreneurs never hear — the real work, pressure, accountability, and sacrifice required to build and scale a company.

This episode breaks down:

• Why "halfway in" guarantees failure
• The reality behind hustle culture and influencer advice
• What true accountability looks like between partners and teams
• Why most businesses stall without peer feedback
• How peer advisory groups accelerate smarter decisions
• What it really takes to grow a business from $1M–$25M in revenue

This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses.

Learn more about The Kronos Group and our peer advisory community: https://thekronosgroup.org

Connect with Jerry Brazie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie

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Most creative businesses struggle to grow past the founder.

In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie talks with Alisa Sparks, founder of Linden Creek, about how she turned a creative service into a scalable, multi-location business.

Alisa didn't start with a master plan. She started with a problem — and built systems to solve it.

From staging luxury homes to franchising across the country, this conversation highlights what business owners between $1M–$25M in revenue need to hear:

• Creativity doesn't scale — systems do

• Inventory and cash flow determine freedom

• Franchising is a shortcut when done correctly

• Peer advisory groups accelerate better decisions

• Leadership means hiring people better than you

This episode is a reminder that successful businesses aren't built on hustle alone — they're built on frameworks that work even when the founder steps back.

Learn more about The Kronos Group and our peer advisory community: https://thekronosgroup.org

Connect with Jerry Brazie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie

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In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie sits down with Dennis "DM" Meador, founder of the Legal Podcast Network, for one of the most honest and perspective-shifting conversations we've had on the show.

This isn't a surface-level business discussion. It's a deep dive into how lived experience, hardship, and perspective shape better leaders — and why peer advisory groups play such a critical role in entrepreneurial growth.

Dennis shares his story of growing up in unstable environments, learning survival skills early in life, and how those experiences translated into leadership, empathy, and the ability to build and scale companies across industries and countries. Jerry reflects on his own background and explains why joining a peer-to-peer advisory group in his early 30s fundamentally changed the trajectory of his businesses and life.

Topics covered include:

• Why many entrepreneurs feel like outsiders

• How hardship builds perspective and leadership resilience

• The difference between advice and experience

• Why peer advisory boards accelerate growth and decision-making

• How founders get stuck when they try to do everything alone

• The loss of elder wisdom in modern business culture

• Why perspective is a competitive advantage

• Authority built through lived experience — not theory

• How peer groups reduce costly mistakes for business owners

This episode also explores how digital platforms, podcasts, and modern media can restore authority to experienced operators — and why entrepreneurs must learn to listen beyond their own generation.

This conversation is for:

• Business owners and founders

• Entrepreneurs navigating leadership and isolation

• Operators considering peer advisory boards

• Leaders who value experience over hype

• Anyone building a business for the long term

If you've ever felt like you didn't quite fit in — in business or life — this episode explains why that might be your edge.

This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their businesses.

Learn more about The Kronos Group and our peer advisory community: https://thekronosgroup.org

Connect with Jerry Brazie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrybrazie X (Twitter): https://x.com/thekronosgroup Substack: https://substack.com/@jerrybrazie

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