Episode Summary:
You’re not the CEO. You’re still the star player.
That move is quietly costing you millions in lost valuation, team velocity, and time.
In this episode, Dr. Yishai breaks the myth that hustle scales. It doesn’t. It stalls you.
You’ll see how staying in the game silently caps your revenue, valuation, and optionality.
He breaks down the math behind the ceiling you built yourself. And shows how Bezos scaled by stepping back — while Oprah lost $100M by staying too close.
You’ll walk away with 3 fast, founder-ready moves to break free and step into the real seat of power: ownership.
About the Podcast
Built for high-performers who don’t need help.
Just leverage.
This is the show that breaks what quietly kills performance at scale.
Especially the mental patterns slowing down even the smartest founders.
If you never want to get dragged down by pressure, burnout, or hesitation… welcome home.
Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr. Yishai Barkhordari.
Inside the Episode:
- The math behind how founders lock themselves at $1-5M/year
- One critical mistake that kills compounding revenue and valuation
- The $100M difference between Oprah’s burnout and Bezos’ exit
- 3 moves to free you from the founder trap without burning down what you’ve built.
This episode is for Founders/Execs who...
- Are still the decision bottleneck, even with a solid team
- Can’t find time for the moonshot that could change everything
- Know they’re playing smaller than their skills, but don’t know how to unleash their genius
- Feel chained to the business they built but unconsciously reinforce it with their own effort
What to do next:
→ Send this to the founder who’s too sharp to stall this long.
→ Follow Dr. Yishai for more decision-grade clarity: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/
→ Book a free Pattern-Break Session: quick, no pitch, just surgical-precision insight
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Results are not guaranteed and will vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being.
© 2025 Yishai Barkhordari, Psychologist, PLLC. All rights reserved.
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