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Your business can be profitable, respected, and growing and still feel like you are carrying a backpack full of bricks. When everything is urgent and every decision funnels back to the owner, the company is not scaling, it is stalling. We sit down with Don Fischbach, founder of Sterling Traction Partners and a certified EOS Implementer, to talk about the real reason so many entrepreneurial teams feel stuck: they are trying to execute without enough clarity.

We dig into what it means to “get what you want from your business,” why so few owners ever define that destination, and how misalignment shows up as frustration, missed expectations, and constant firefighting. Don shares the warning signs that the business is running you, the practical path to a shared vision, and why three to seven clear 90-day priorities can create traction fast. If you have ever asked your leaders for the top priorities and heard different answers, this conversation will hit home.

We also get tactical about leadership team health and execution. Don explains how trust and vulnerability make honest conversations possible, why constructive conflict is a feature not a bug, and how meetings become useful when they focus on solving problems instead of reporting updates. If you want a simple operating rhythm, stronger accountability, and less chaos, you will leave with clear next steps you can apply this week. Subscribe, share this with a fellow business owner, and leave a review with the one priority you are clarifying next.

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Construction is a masterclass in high-stakes leadership: tight timelines, nonstop decisions, and zero room for sloppy communication. We talk with Courtney Kalfas, president of RA Kalfas Construction, about what it takes to build a business that stays steady when projects get messy and plans change. From her early years around the trades to leading a design-build remodeling company in Northeast Ohio, Courtney explains how she learned to lead with operational discipline without losing the human side of the work.

A big part of her growth comes from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, where she discovers two surprising truths: small business owners across industries share the same core problems, and many of us underinvest in marketing until we hit a ceiling. We dig into what promotion looks like when you’re used to “going with the flow,” and why perspective and community can be as valuable as any tactic.

Then we get real about delegation, the uncomfortable transition from doing everything yourself to trusting a capable team. Courtney shares what it felt like to hand off critical responsibilities, why “working on the business vs in the business” is not just a slogan, and how the right people make trust possible. We also unpack how she builds company culture through weekly office and field meetings, an open-door policy, clear expectations, and a steady belief that most problems are fixable.

If you want practical small business leadership insights on culture, communication, mentorship, and delivering a better client experience through design-build construction, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a business owner who needs it, and leave a review with the one takeaway you’re putting into action.

🎙️ Connect with Chrissy Myers and discover how resilience, expertise, and community can transform your world:

🔗 Follow Chrissy on LinkedIn for behind-the-scenes insights, leadership tips, and updates on her journey as the CEO of two thriving businesses.

📘 Grab your copy of 'Reluctantly Resilient' to learn how Chrissy turned challenges into opportunities and how you can do the same in your life and business.

🤝 Explore Clarity HR and discover how Chrissy’s team simplifies HR for small businesses, giving you peace of mind to focus on what matters most.

💼 Visit AUI to see how Chrissy's employee benefits expertise can help you build a healthier, happier workforce.

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You can hit revenue goals, look polished online, and still feel a tight knot in your stomach every time you open your bank account. That disconnect is exactly where this conversation goes. We sit down with Leah Hadley, founder of Intentional Wealth Partners and Intentional Divorce Solutions, to talk about financial wellness as a real-world leadership practice, not a spreadsheet exercise. We keep coming back to one question that exposes the problem fast: are we building our businesses intentionally, or just reacting to whatever is loudest today?

Leah shares how her own life transitions reshaped the way she leads, hires, and serves clients, especially in emotionally charged seasons like divorce and major business pivots. We unpack how to build empathy into your client experience without losing boundaries, why mediation training can make you a stronger manager and negotiator, and what leaders do accidentally that escalates conflict. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, the tools here are simple, practical, and grounded in real client work.

We also get tactical about small business finances: spotting expense leaks, reviewing resource spend monthly or quarterly, and being more strategic with subscription tools and new AI platforms that quietly drain cash flow. Leah explains why understanding the drivers of your business puts you back in the driver’s seat, and how delegation and team structure protect you from burnout when you’re running multiple brands.

If you take one idea and act on it, you’ll feel the difference. Subscribe for more conversations on intentional leadership and financial planning, share this with a business owner who needs it, and leave a review so more leaders can find the show.

🎙️ Connect with Chrissy Myers and discover how resilience, expertise, and community can transform your world:

🔗 Follow Chrissy on LinkedIn for behind-the-scenes insights, leadership tips, and updates on her journey as the CEO of two thriving businesses.

📘 Grab your copy of 'Reluctantly Resilient' to learn how Chrissy turned challenges into opportunities and how you can do the same in your life and business.

🤝 Explore Clarity HR and discover how Chrissy’s team simplifies HR for small businesses, giving you peace of mind to focus on what matters most.

💼 Visit AUI to see how Chrissy's employee benefits expertise can help you build a healthier, happier workforce.