Why Business Teams Fail & How to Avoid It : Strong Leadership Skills For Employee Engagement & High Performance
Are you stuck trying to grow a high-performance team for your business so you can focus on your business owner responsibilities? Welcome to the show that helps small business owners hire, grow, and develop a radically-engaged team that will run the business for you, reducing your stress, boosting your profits, and letting you fully enjoy being the business owner. You’ll discover techniques to attract and hire top talent, ways to transform your team into a powerhouse of engagement, and shift from being the hands-on operator to a strategic leader focused on new growth opportunities. With over 18 years of experience, host Rich Allen has guided countless business owners in building strong, profitable teams that drive success and fulfillment. To learn how to take your team from Average to Exceptional, listen to fan-favorite episode # 229. You need to master these 7 Keys to achieve the transformation you’ve been seeking. A podcast that helps business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.
Episodes
Are you unknowingly driving customers away with indifference?
In this episode, Rich Allen challenges business leaders to reimagine customer engagement as the ultimate growth strategy. If you’re striving for strong leadership, business success, and a culture that inspires loyalty, this episode will reshape how you think about your customers—and your team.
Through the remarkab...
How To Identify and Communicate Your Value Proposition So Your Ideal Customers Choose You Every Time
Why should your ideal customer buy from you instead of your competitors?
If you’re leading a business that’s struggling to stand out in a crowded market, this episode is your roadmap to clarity and business success. You’ll discover how strong leadership and clear strategy combine to help you define what truly sets your organization apart — not just in what you sell, but in how your customers feel when they do business with you.
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How confident are you in your team’s ability to consistently win new customers and drive real business growth?
If you’ve ever felt that your organization’s efforts to attract and retain customers were “wobbling,” this episode is for you. Using his powerful bike-as-a-business metaphor, the host breaks down how strong leadership and strategic clarity can transform how you approach customer acquis...
Where do you want your business to be five years from now—and are you actually steering it in that direction, or just pedaling aimlessly?
Too many business owners get stuck in survival mode—handling today’s fires while losing sight of tomorrow’s potential. In this reflective episode, you’ll uncover why having a clear, compelling vision isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s essential for retaining grea...
Have you found the real bottleneck in your business yet?
Most business owners think their limitations come from production, people, or processes—but what if you are the biggest constraint to business growth?
In this powerful episode, leadership coach Rich Allen challenges you to look beyond your organization’s systems and discover how your own mindset and habits might be sl...
Do you realize you’re a “drug dealer” in your own business?
Before you get offended, discover what kind of leadership chemicals you’re distributing—and how they directly affect your team’s performance and morale.
In this episode, Rich reveals how strong leadership and a well-crafted “circle of safety” can transform your organization from high-stress chaos into a culture of t...
Who do you turn to when you face your toughest business decisions?
Too many small business owners try to go it alone—only to find themselves stuck, second-guessing, or missing opportunities for business growth. This episode challenges that approach by showing you how strong leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but about surrounding yourself with the right people.
You’ll discover why creating a Board of Advisors can:
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What leadership lessons can business owners take from a young visionary whose bold work shaped an entire movement?
In this episode, Rich unpacks how strong leadership principles—shown through Charlie Kirk’s life and organizational achievements—can inspire you to sharpen your own strategy and build a successful business.
Whether you’re hiring great employees, enhancing leader...
Do hidden conflicts keep your business from reaching its full potential?
In this episode, we explore how unchecked “friendly fire” between advocates of your organization can undermine strong leadership, stall business growth, and derail even the best strategy.
You’ll discover how to protect the six essential stakeholder groups—customers, team members, suppliers, families, sh...
What feelings do your customers have when they do business with you?
Far too many leaders focus on data, facts, and price—yet 85% of buying decisions are driven by emotions. If you want true business success, it’s not just about strategy, hiring great employees, or building a successful business—it’s about creating the right emotional connection with your customers.
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Would those who know you say you’re a GREAT leader?
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about rhythms, people, and how you show up every day. If you’ve ever felt the tension between driving business success and caring for your team, this episode will help you find clarity.
You’ll discover how to:
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build strong leadership habits that simplify decision-m...
Do you have a team of individuals—or a true high-performance team?
Too many businesses struggle with disengaged employees, weak organization, and a lack of strategy that undermines business success. In this episode, host Rich Allen shows you how strong leadership and proven practices from the military can be applied to your business to transform average employees into a unified, high-performing...
Is turnover quietly sabotaging your business success?
If you’ve ever lost a key leader without warning, you know the chaos it creates—missed deadlines, shaken morale, and stalled business growth. In this episode, we explore how strong leadership and smart strategy can prevent costly exits and keep your organization thriving.
You’ll discover how to:
- Reduce turnover by enhancing leadership s...
Are you winning new customers—or just spinning your wheels?
If your sales and marketing activity feels busy but your business growth is stalling, this episode will show you why focusing on the right measure can transform your results.
Host Rich Allen uses his proven “bike as a business” strategy to reveal how shifting from tracking sheer volume to fostering meaningful engagements leads to hiring great employees, ...
What attitudes and behaviors are you allowing to shape your business success?
As a business owner or leader, the way you and your team “show up” every day directly impacts your organization, strategy, and long-term business growth.
This episode dives into the powerful “Above the Line” versus “Below the Line” mindset, showing how enhancing leadership skills and setting clear ...
What Makes Your Business a Place No One Wants to Leave?
If someone asked, “What makes your business a special place to work?” — would your answer inspire strong leadership and deep loyalty?
In this episode, you’ll discover how to build a culture that fuels business success by embracing the power of insider secrets — those unique practices that make employees proud to belong. ...
Is your outdated hiring process holding back your business success?
In today’s competitive job market, strong leadership and strategic thinking are essential to building a successful business. If you're struggling to hire great employees, this episode is your wake-up call. Discover how outdated recruitment practices might be costing you the high-performance teams you need for growth.
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Is Your Business Maturing Faster Than Your Leadership Strategy?
As your business evolves from a scrappy start-up to a high-performing organization, the leadership skills that got you here may not be enough to get you there.
In this episode, we unpack the 4 essential changes every growing business must make to continue its trajectory toward lasting business success.
Are Your Team Members ENTHUSIASTIC About Serving Your Customers?
When your customers walk through the door, do they feel welcome—or like an inconvenience? In this episode, we explore how strong leadership and a positive tone from the top directly impact business success, especially in the way your team engages with customers.
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Are You Doing the 5 Things Only a Business Owner Can Do?
If you're deeply involved in your business but still struggling with business growth or building a successful business, it might be because you're doing the wrong tasks.
This episode dives into the core responsibilities that no owner should ever delegate—and why mastering them is essential for strong leadership.
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