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In this special 50th episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh celebrate a huge milestone with you: one year and fifty episodes of real, practical conversations for business owners and leaders.

This episode is part reflection, part origin story, and part look ahead. Chrissy and Josh share how the podcast started in a surprisingly organic way, why their very different leadership backgrounds make the show work, and what they’ve learned after a year of talking through culture, communication, team management, leadership psychology, operations, and business growth.

They also unpack a powerful summary generated from their past episodes: clarity, consistency, and care. From “the sweaty ten-minute conversation” to working on the business instead of always in it, this conversation highlights the themes that have resonated most with leaders trying to build healthier teams and stronger companies.

You’ll hear how Chrissy’s people-first, psychologically safe leadership style balances Josh’s operational, direct, accountability-driven approach and why that intersection is exactly what helps leaders find practical solutions. They also revisit some of the biggest lessons from the first 50 episodes, including the danger of culture killers, the busyness trap, and promoting great doers into bad managers.

If you’re a small business owner, manager, or leader trying to create a better workplace without the fluffy nonsense, this episode is a great place to jump in. It’s honest, funny, reflective, and packed with the kind of lessons that come from lived experience...not theory.

In this episode:

• How The Business Fix got started
• Why Chrissy and Josh approach leadership differently
• The leadership themes that keep showing up across 50 episodes
• Why “to be clear is to be kind” keeps winning
• What’s next for the podcast, content, and speaking

Thanks for being part of the first 50. Now let’s get to the next 50.

Have a leadership challenge, people problem, or culture issue you want covered on a future episode?

We’ve heard it: “Nobody wants to work anymore.”

People do want to work. They just may not want to work for your company, your culture, or your leadership style.

That’s what we’ll be addressing at the COSE Big Summit on October 15 in Cleveland.

If you’re ready to stop blaming “the workforce” and start a team, join us.

Visit COSE.org for more information and tickets.

Your culture is not the poster in the lobby.

It is what your team does when you are not in the room.

That is where The Business Fix on the Road comes in.

We help leadership teams fix the people stuff with keynotes, culture consulting, and practical strategies that create clarity, accountability, and real results.

Book us for your next event, conference, or team meeting at businessfixpodcast.com.

ClarityHR is your fractional HR team, giving you real people, real support, and real solutions. Whether it’s compliance headaches, hiring struggles, or just needing someone to take the people stuff off your plate — we’ve got your back. So if you’re ready to stop using duct-tape and hope as your HR strategy and finally get some peace of mind, head over to ClarityHR.com

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