All Episodes

June 9, 2025 19 mins

Starting small might just be the secret to finishing big.

In this episode, Mark and Nick unravel why we put things off and what actually gets us going again. From Russian waiters and half-built projects to marketing fails and metaphorical underpants, this conversation dives deep into why business owners feel stuck, and how to unstick themselves.


We also explore why “just being better” isn’t the real answer, and how radical authenticity, not polished perfection, is your smartest business move. 


If you're done with burnout, busywork, and trying to outdo everyone else, this episode is your reset button. You'll walk away with smarter ways to get started, finish strong, and finally build a business that feels like freedom again. 


This one’s for every business owner staring at a to-do list they never started.


In today's podcast, Mark explores:

  • Why procrastination hijacks your brain and how starting small can stop the spiral (00:38)
  • The power of a 5% start and how it  flips your brain into finish mode (04:00)
  • Why chasing “better” is exhausting and how “being different” is your shortcut to standing out (07:28)
  • How authenticity beats strategy and why “copycat marketing” falls flat (10:55)
  • Why pretending to be someone else is draining your mojo (14:27)
  • A question to ask when your business feels off (18:18)


Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Law & Order: Criminal Justice System - Season 1 & Season 2

Law & Order: Criminal Justice System - Season 1 & Season 2

Season Two Out Now! Law & Order: Criminal Justice System tells the real stories behind the landmark cases that have shaped how the most dangerous and influential criminals in America are prosecuted. In its second season, the series tackles the threat of terrorism in the United States. From the rise of extremist political groups in the 60s to domestic lone wolves in the modern day, we explore how organizations like the FBI and Joint Terrorism Take Force have evolved to fight back against a multitude of terrorist threats.

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.