Ignoring small problems now can lead to significant costs later. Are you hoping your team's missteps, inefficiencies, or cultural issues will just “work themselves out”?

In this episode of "It's Your Business," host Jess Dewell, a strategic growth consultant, is joined by Dean Barta, a financial advisor, and Christy Maxfield, a business consultant. They discuss how to identify the silent signals of larger issues and what to do when “business as usual” is no longer effective. They offer practical approaches and share hard-earned lessons from their direct experiences.

You will learn:

• Why overlooking small misalignments holds your team back and can even halt projects altogether.
• How to recognize the issues you may be ignoring.
• The skills you need to develop or enhance.
• How to engage in healthy confrontation that leads to better decision-making.

When you confront the actual conditions of your business, supported by data, you gain more value than simply relying on hopeful but unfounded narratives.

Use your voice with courage. Whether you're a CEO, consultant, or team leader, you'll gain actionable insights on embracing difficult truths, leading with intention, and creating lasting momentum.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the “Growth Framework Reset” approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or the Red Direction website.

Technology integration offers a significant benefit to companies and organizations that prioritize customer experience as a core component of their business operations, enabling them to maintain a competitive edge.

The delicate balance between optimization and deep connection to customers is where today’s marketplace will separate companies that succeed now from those that succeed in the long run.

It is time to ensure that you are flipping the script and prioritizing the experience and convenience of customer buying paths in your strategic growth decisions.

In this program, you will hear what it takes to design your tech stack for user experience, that big data is less important today than thick data (and what that means for your company), and that creating your company’s future relevance requires monitoring customer relationships in new ways.

Jess Dewell discusses AI and Intuitive Leadership with Krishna Raj Raja, Founder and CEO of SupportLogic, about the necessary elements to design customer experiences into the integration of new and emerging technologies, and why it is BOLD to future-proof your business by elevating customer experience.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the “Growth Framework Reset“ approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Stamina is the new leadership approach, focusing on intentional quick wins to build your team’s confidence and maintain progress in today’s unpredictable marketplace.

Accountability is not only essential, it is everything. A shift in mindset involves claiming the outcome as your choice, taking responsibility for the outcomes that have occurred, and recognizing that radical accountability is crucial for creating lasting relevance for your company.

In this program, you will learn to fully embrace every action as your choice, be intentional, and claim accountability. You will discover that the challenging path is what builds resilience. Intentionality, combined with unconventional thinking, is essential for navigating through chaos.

Jess Dewell speaks with Ralph H. Groce III, President and Chief Operating Officer at Scroobious, about how today’s leadership demands boldness and the willingness to break what is not yet broken.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you to keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

To unlock your company’s full potential, it’s essential to prioritize effectively while keeping an eye on future growth amidst everyday demands.

You’re bombarded with advice, ideas, data, and they all can be urgent — but the actions chosen underpin your company’s relevance and growth. It is up to you to decide what is practical and pragmatic and prioritize those actions. Leading with limits is crucial for your business.

Ideas, plans, ROI expectations are all part of the beginning. Once decisions are made, everyone gets moving — without knowing what the end looks like. Start adding endings before implementation begins. Without endings, even the best-run teams fall short and don’t quite make it to the finish (because there isn’t one!).

The outcomes of a growth strategy hinge on what we choose to prioritize. Our priorities reflect our values, and these values shape our work culture. Our achievements multiply when we deepen our understanding of each other and how we collaborate.

In this program, you will learn the power of using “no” as a boundary, why to create endings to achieve more, and why Present Retreat™ is the most powerful strategic tool amidst daily demands. Jess Dewell, Managing Partner at Red Direction and your host, shares with you why it is BOLD to focus on doing as much impactful as possible.

Here’s what to expect:

• Boundaries are important, and saying NO is a crucial boundary.
• Quick changes and our never-ending to-do lists often lead to burnout.
• Strategies for managing too many good ideas.
• The Present Retreat: a powerful strategic tool at your disposal.
• Focus on impactful work — now and in the near future, balancing both interest and influence.

By making small shifts, you can create lasting positive impacts that build on the work you’ve already accomplished while leveraging existing skills and strengths.

If you recognize that you’re already steering the direction of your company’s future, this is the moment to pay attention — your breakthrough moments for future growth can come from making intentional choices among the wealth of ideas and advice surrounding you.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the “Growth Framework Reset“ approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Welcome to this special episode of the BOLD Business Podcast, where we’ll walk you through the highlights of the Finance Innovation and Excellence Summit - AmeriEuro 2025 (FInEx AmeriEuro 2025). This groundbreaking event has become a pivotal moment for the global finance community, hosted by Steve Rosvold, the innovative founder of CFO.University, alongside strategic growth consultant Jess Dewell.

Steve has dedicated his career to transforming financial data into actionable insights, with a strong passion for empowering finance professionals to lead with confidence, think boldly, and make a lasting impact.

If you’re passionate about creating meaningful change as a CFO or finance leader, tune in to this summary to gain insights from global finance experts. They shared their thoughts on leading with agility, leveraging data, managing risks, and embracing innovation. An impressive lineup of speakers delved into the dynamic landscape of finance, exploring key themes such as Talent, Agile Finance, AI, Data & Analytics, Risk Management, and the Evolving Role of the CFO.

Additional resources:

FInEx AmeriEuro - Panel 1 - AI and the CFO’s Role in Driving Organizational Success

FInEx AmeriEuro - Panel 2 - Guardians of the Bottom Line - Risk Strategies for CFOs

FInEx AmeriEuro - Panel 3 - The Innovation Imperative: Transforming Data into Value

FInEx AmeriEuro - Panel 4 - From Talent to Triumph – Driving Success Through People

FInEx AmeriEuro - Panel 5 Finance on the Fly - Agility as a Competitive Edge

FInEx AmeriEuro - Panel 6 The CFO’s Vision Shaping the Financial Landscape of Tomorrow

CFOs of Tomorrow: Lessons from the FInEx AmeriEuro Summit with Jess Dewell & Steve Rosvold

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the “Growth Framework Reset” approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Do you have confidence in your team's ability to deliver — or do you continually find yourself covering for them? In this episode of "It's Your Business," we take a closer look at one of the most vital — yet often misunderstood — elements of business development: accountability.

Discover how genuine accountability fosters trust, scalability, and a strong performance culture from the insights shared by Jess Dewell, the show host and strategic growth consultant; Dean Barta, financial advisor; and Christy Maxfield, business consultant.

They discuss how accountability turns ambitious objectives into concrete, measurable outcomes and clarify what accountability genuinely signifies in today's business environment — encompassing personal responsibility and dedication, as well as nurturing trust and encouraging successful collaboration.

You'll receive real-life examples, practical advice, tips for cultivating a culture where everyone comprehends and embraces their responsibilities, and insights into overcoming challenges directly — whether your team operates remotely, in a hybrid model, or face-to-face.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the “Growth Framework Reset” approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Don’t just showcase your business as it might be — celebrate as it truly is! Highlighting the distinct offerings that address the specific challenges your company tackles is crucial.

Let’s face it: subscription models aren’t always the panacea for digital content. To navigate the complexities of monetization effectively, engaging with the real challenges and finding solutions that resonate with your unique work style is vital. As you embark on this exploration, you’ll uncover valuable insights that will sharpen your approach to pricing in an ever-evolving landscape.

In this episode of UNCHARTED, discover the genuine cost of subscription fatigue and learn how to strategically choose marketing solutions that align with your company's mission. Join Jess Dewell in a thought-provoking conversation with Bob Bowdon, the visionary founder of VidaFair, who shares his journey in connecting with underrepresented markets.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

How much does your ego hold back your company’s growth? It might be more than you realize. You could stunt your company’s potential without a commitment to ongoing learning and a clear intention to achieve your most significant ambitions.

We know a lot about running a business yet often fail to act on it. The reasons behind this are numerous, but as days, months, and years pass, the rapid changes in technology, compliance, and planning are closely tied to your company's ability to remain relevant. This hinges on the proactive steps you take to evaluate and adapt to the evolution of your organization.

In this episode, you’ll hear about valuable life lessons that carry over into the business world, how to engage in meaningful conversations while balancing your thoughts and feelings, and the critical importance of asking tough questions about disruption (as it can arise from unexpected sources).

Your host, Jess Dewell, sits down with Rohit Maini, the managing director at Apex Accountancy, to discuss the importance of being bold in the decisions you face today. He shares his journey of navigating company growth, both with and without the influence of his ego.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.