Bold Business Podcast

Business longevity results from tenacity, small wins that compound, and saying “no” decisively. When you shape your decisions with nonnegotiables providing constraints, there is less to evaluate with regard to removing overwhelm and freeing up time to spend doing the real deep work necessary to build a thriving business. 

Effective communication is necessary to maximize the compounding effect of your cho...

Adapt! Change! Evolve! These are the three things necessary to create a lasting business. The fuel for success is determining your business purpose — that as the company develops and evolves, it continues to be fulfilling even as customers and technologies change. 

The insight that reflection brings is highly undervalued. Many of us use data to reflect on what happened before and where we are now, and ho...

Leading your team requires a variation of the skills you’ve developed to lead yourself. Communication becomes exponentially important — not only to create expectations about how to do the work, but also to celebrate success and meet each person where they are at (i.e., so they understand their goals align with the company’s). Tim Fortescue, Founder at 40 Watt Coaching, talks about knowing what you will do to achieve yo...

It is important to understand the fundamentals of accounting to be able to make good business decisions. This includes having an outside set of eyes that are honed from the manner in which technology is changing the way CPAs work. 

Data is necessary to know where you’ve been so you can make the most informed decisions possible. That means collecting data — the right data — and using it to optimize the ev...

It's incredible how often we can hold ourselves back from growth by not doing the critical work. But the truth is, with intention, awareness, and conscious choice, we can cultivate effective decision-making and become true leaders. Knowing ourselves and our team can unlock our full potential and achieve great things. 

Surrounding yourself with individuals who have your business' best interest in mind — w...

The disparity between the desired and actual image may limit business growth, making office changes essential for real revenue change. Elevating your office/work space attracts the clients you want to attract for real business growth. 

Entrepreneurs and healing arts practitioners must recognize that the story being told is crucial for connecting with their ideal clients. While scary and even intimidating...

Embrace repetition. It changes more than your own perspective (clarity!) with understanding. Your business goals have a higher chance of completion with higher quality outcomes when everyone is moving in the same direction.

Measurement and results directly relate to how well you, and your team, understand the goal. Intentional and inevitably repetitive communication is a reminder of the direction everyon...

Regardless of company size and growth goals, your ability to make conscious choices about investing in the long-term versus getting to market, knowing what is a priority versus what is disguised as one, and your strengths and weaknesses will directly influence your success. 

Growth is difficult. The more understanding and clarity you have about your situation, the more insights you will have to make the ...

While discipline is crucial, the unwavering consistency propels you towards your goals. Prioritizing the right work becomes a cornerstone — building, learning, growing, and managing energy converges in how your plan becomes a reality with the time, energy, and money you have to invest. How you align expectations with the reality of your situation is key. 

Growth doesn’t have to be complex — and yet, at t...

At the core of our ability to lead ourselves effectively is a set of values that drives our decision-making. By understanding and embracing these values, we can make intentional choices that align with our personal and professional goals. This includes having the courage to say no when necessary and saying yes to opportunities that align with our values and aspirations.

Even when faced with tasks we may ...

Time is a precious resource, and how we spend it reflects our priorities to the rest of the company. The decisions we make based on the data we collect and analyze significantly impact the performance and credibility of our organizations. 

By intentionally setting aside time for reflection, assessment, and evaluation, we gain greater clarity on what truly matters for our organization's success. Aligning ...

The Economist Intelligence Unit has conducted a survey on the importance of prioritizing and funding the appropriate initiatives and projects for businesses to remain competitive. 

The survey results have indicated that 86% of respondents believe that prioritizing and funding the right initiatives and projects is essential for companies to stay competitive. This information is crucial for business owners...

A workplace's culture is shaped by how work is done and how it connects different functions and individuals. When things don't go as planned, diving deeper and identifying what causes the undesirable outcomes is essential. The information you uncover can then be used to bring about positive change, which involves recognizing and unlearning certain assumptions. 

One can start by observing what is happenin...

Discover the power of intentional sabbaticals in designing your company's next level of growth. Release yourself from stress and break free from what has been holding you back. Innovation requires stepping outside of our comfort zones and embracing new perspectives. Letting go allows us to see possibilities and opportunities we may have never imagined. 

During a conversation with Jess Dewell, Tobin Lehma...

Developing mental flexibility is crucial for cultivating resilience in both personal and professional realms. One of the ways to build mental flexibility is by being fully present in the moment and avoiding distractions that may hinder our ability to adapt to change. 

Taking a pause when faced with a challenging situation can also help us gain perspective and make better decisions. Following through with...

To achieve business growth, it is important to have a sharp focus on your industry, maintain good financial health, and adopt a growth mindset. Foundational decisions based on company values and work ethics play a crucial role in ensuring the longevity of your business.

Mental fog and decision fatigue are silent and dangerous to a business focused on growth. As a vision holder, two things are paramount t...

The energy you bring determines your success. And then putting intentional effort into the 4 Cs, your self-care, and the ability to communicate creates your generative mindset to risk taking the next step. 

Consistency sounds easy, and it is - at first. What makes it hard is the lack of certain results within a certain time, comparing yourself to others, and even surrounding yourself with the wrong peopl...

What’s your organization’s mantra? Can you see the understanding of this driving focus in the way your company makes decisions, its presentation in the marketplace, and the way the team does work? Both software and hardware technologies (including robotics and drones) are opportunities for your organization to remain competitive while achieving your biggest goals. 

Technology always has and will continue...

Formalized or not, we all seek points of view (maybe even validation) to check ourselves. Being on the right track, getting results, and making the best decisions are weighty responsibilities. By default, it is commonly thought that confidence comes from knowledge. In actuality, confidence comes from being tuned in. 

How do you make the right decision at the right time? Have an outside set of eyes. This ...