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The Real Reason Most Businesses Fail (And How to Avoid It) with Grant Leishman
Serial entrepreneurs aren't just chasing the next opportunity — they're solving problems others can't see. In this revealing episode, GrowUp Greenwalls founder Grant Leishman exposes the "maintenance-free" myth that's quietly killing businesses and relationships, sharing hard-won insights from his journey through accounting, marketing, and now biophilic design.
From Arthur Andersen to building green walls that transform spaces and lives, Grant reveals why choosing care over shortcuts creates the foundation for lasting success. His candid discussion about the realities of entrepreneurship, the art of saying no to wrong-fit clients, and finding work you're genuinely proud of offers a refreshingly honest perspective on building something meaningful.
🎯 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:
- Why "set it and forget it" approaches always fail — and what to do instead
- How to identify what in your life and business is worth maintaining vs. letting go
- The real difference between being profitable and being proud of your work
- Why understanding processes matters more than industry expertise for serial entrepreneurs
- How to have honest conversations with clients that strengthen rather than lose relationships
- Strategic approaches to outsourcing that don't burn through cash unnecessarily
💡 WHO NEEDS TO LISTEN:
- Entrepreneurs struggling with the "set it and forget it" mentality
- Business owners who've been successful but aren't proud of their work
- Anyone considering a career pivot or exploring serial entrepreneurship
- Leaders who want to build sustainable relationships over quick transactions
- People seeking purpose-driven work that challenges them daily
🎯 TAKE ACTION: Ready to bring life into your space? Connect with Grant Leishman: Website: https://hubs.ly/Q03w2RJM0 Wall-Mounted Product: https://hubs.ly/Q03w33wj0 (Use code SEAN2025 for 15% off) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-leishman-78214112/
Follow GrowUp Greenwalls: Instagram: @growupgreenwalls Facebook: GrowUp Greenwalls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growupgreenwalls/
🎓 ABOUT THE STRATEGIC THINKERS PODCAST: Join host Sean M Atkinson each episode as we simplify the strategic shifts behind sustainable business growth. No fluff. No theory. Just proven frameworks that help you think smarter, build stronger, and grow faster — with intention.
📱 CONNECT WITH SEAN: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-atkinson-b854152/ Website: https://thestrategicthinkers.com/podcast Newsletter: https://majority.media/newsletter/
❓ QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What's one area of your business or life where you've been hoping for a "set it and forget it" solution — and what would change if you chose care over shortcuts instead?
#BusinessStrategy #SerialEntrepreneur #MaintenanceFree #Care #BiophilicDesign #Entrepreneurship #SustainableGrowth #StrategicThinkersPodcast
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By Sean M. AtkinsonSerial entrepreneurs aren't just chasing the next opportunity — they're solving problems others can't see. In this revealing episode, GrowUp Greenwalls founder Grant Leishman exposes the "maintenance-free" myth that's quietly killing businesses and relationships, sharing hard-won insights from his journey through accounting, marketing, and now biophilic design.
From Arthur Andersen to building green walls that transform spaces and lives, Grant reveals why choosing care over shortcuts creates the foundation for lasting success. His candid discussion about the realities of entrepreneurship, the art of saying no to wrong-fit clients, and finding work you're genuinely proud of offers a refreshingly honest perspective on building something meaningful.
🎯 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:
- Why "set it and forget it" approaches always fail — and what to do instead
- How to identify what in your life and business is worth maintaining vs. letting go
- The real difference between being profitable and being proud of your work
- Why understanding processes matters more than industry expertise for serial entrepreneurs
- How to have honest conversations with clients that strengthen rather than lose relationships
- Strategic approaches to outsourcing that don't burn through cash unnecessarily
💡 WHO NEEDS TO LISTEN:
- Entrepreneurs struggling with the "set it and forget it" mentality
- Business owners who've been successful but aren't proud of their work
- Anyone considering a career pivot or exploring serial entrepreneurship
- Leaders who want to build sustainable relationships over quick transactions
- People seeking purpose-driven work that challenges them daily
🎯 TAKE ACTION: Ready to bring life into your space? Connect with Grant Leishman: Website: https://hubs.ly/Q03w2RJM0 Wall-Mounted Product: https://hubs.ly/Q03w33wj0 (Use code SEAN2025 for 15% off) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-leishman-78214112/
Follow GrowUp Greenwalls: Instagram: @growupgreenwalls Facebook: GrowUp Greenwalls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growupgreenwalls/
🎓 ABOUT THE STRATEGIC THINKERS PODCAST: Join host Sean M Atkinson each episode as we simplify the strategic shifts behind sustainable business growth. No fluff. No theory. Just proven frameworks that help you think smarter, build stronger, and grow faster — with intention.
📱 CONNECT WITH SEAN: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-atkinson-b854152/ Website: https://thestrategicthinkers.com/podcast Newsletter: https://majority.media/newsletter/
❓ QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What's one area of your business or life where you've been hoping for a "set it and forget it" solution — and what would change if you chose care over shortcuts instead?
#BusinessStrategy #SerialEntrepreneur #MaintenanceFree #Care #BiophilicDesign #Entrepreneurship #SustainableGrowth #StrategicThinkersPodcast