Feel like you're in survival mode at work and at home? Chasing work-life balance may be what’s quietly draining you and your business. This episode will challenge your idea of balance and help you create rhythm instead. Tune in to learn how elite leaders build rhythm into their business to avoid burnout, find freedom, and drive progress!

Topics discussed:

Why you should stop chasing work-life balance (00:00)

Why rhythm works better than balance (02:16)

How rhythm turns chaos into momentum (05:38)

Why leaders who chase balance burn out (06:35)

Three questions to audit your rhythm (07:38)

Turn challenges into measurable results with the FREE Business Bourbon & Cigars Leadership Retreat Workbook! http://meplusultra.com/workbook

Download our FREE Client Centric Leader eBook for a deeper playbook on building loyalty no competitor can steal: https://meplusultra.com/ebooks/

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Do you feel like you have to babysit everyone on your team? Is your calendar packed with meetings but light on results? This episode breaks down seven simple steps to turn accountability into your secret growth weapon. Learn how to run tighter meetings, track what actually drives growth, and build a culture of true ownership!

Topics discussed:

How a fear of failure impacts workplace culture (00:00)

Why your accountability comes first (02:17)

Step #1: replace check-ins with commitment (04:34)

Step #2: track metrics that matter (06:48)

Step #3: create clear ownership (07:21)

Step #4: the 10-minute truth loop (07:46)

Step #5: the 24-hour rule (08:24)

Step #6: peer-to-peer accountability (08:54)

Step #7: bring receipts (09:27)

Turn challenges into measurable results with the FREE Business Bourbon & Cigars Leadership Retreat Workbook! http://meplusultra.com/workbook

Download our FREE Client Centric Leader eBook for a deeper playbook on building loyalty no competitor can steal: https://meplusultra.com/ebooks/

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Do you feel like you have to babysit everyone on your team? Is your calendar packed with meetings but light on results? This episode breaks down seven simple steps to turn accountability into your secret growth weapon. Learn how to run tighter meetings, track what actually drives growth, and build a culture of true ownership!

Topics discussed:

How a fear of failure impacts workplace culture (00:00)

Why your accountability comes first (02:17)

Step #1: replace check-ins with commitment (04:34)

Step #2: track metrics that matter (06:48)

Step #3: create clear ownership (07:21)

Step #4: the 10-minute truth loop (07:46)

Step #5: the 24-hour rule (08:24)

Step #6: peer-to-peer accountability (08:54)

Step #7: bring receipts (09:27)

Turn challenges into measurable results with the FREE Business Bourbon & Cigars Leadership Retreat Workbook! http://meplusultra.com/workbook

Download our FREE Client Centric Leader eBook for a deeper playbook on building loyalty no competitor can steal: https://meplusultra.com/ebooks/

Apply for the Me Plus Ultra Mastermind to connect with elite entrepreneurs who solve real problems together: https://MePlusUltra.com

Subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes:

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MePlusUltraNetwork/

Connect with Me Plus Ultra:

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This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

That plateau you’ve hit? It’s not because your business is broken — it’s because you’re stuck in your comfort zone.

If you’re still relying on the same playbook, making every decision, carrying the business on your back, this episode will help you break the habits holding you back. Learn five strategies to help you break past the $1–10M plateau and start thinking like leaders who scale to $100M!

What you'll learn:

The danger of doing it all yourself (01:45)

Strategy #1: be the architect (02:45)

Strategy #2: create clarity (03:49)

Strategy #3: build a culture of leaders (05:47)

Strategy #4: rely on data (07:32)

Strategy #5: redefine risk (08:19)

Download our FREE Client Centric Leader eBook for a deeper playbook on building loyalty no competitor can steal: https://meplusultra.com/ebooks/

Apply for the Me Plus Ultra Mastermind to connect with elite entrepreneurs who solve real problems together: https://MePlusUltra.com

Subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes:

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This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

That mastermind, group, or community you’re in? It could actually be holding you back. If you feel busy but aren't seeing results, it's time to question whether you're in the right rooms.

In this episode, Scott shares how to recognize the signs you’re in the wrong room and make sure you're not wasting time — even in the right ones. You’ll walk away with a simple checklist to find rooms that challenge you and learn an easy framework to turn them into systems that keep you accountable and multiply your growth!

What you'll learn:

What happens when you’re in the “wrong room” (01:46)

Step 1: spot the wrong room (03:07)

Step 2: find the right room (04:32)

Step 3: maximize the room you’re in (07:15)

How to know if you’re growing from the rooms you’re in (09:23)

Download our FREE Client Centric Leader eBook for a deeper playbook on building loyalty no competitor can steal: https://meplusultra.com/ebooks/

Apply for the Me Plus Ultra Mastermind to connect with elite entrepreneurs who solve real problems together: https://MePlusUltra.com

Subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes:

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This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Prices can get undercut. Processes can get cloned. But relationships are yours to keep. So, if you look honestly at your business, are you playing the features game or the relationship game?

In this episode, Scott Joseph breaks down seven powerful, client-centric strategies that no competitor can steal. Drawing from decades of experience in building businesses and leading high-performing teams, Scott shows how lasting success comes not from flashy features but from engineered relationships that create loyalty and trust.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

(00:50) Why competing on features and price traps you in a losing game.

(01:43) How to apply seven client-centric strategies that separate untouchable businesses from forgettable ones.

(04:26) How to personalize beyond first names by proactively serving clients.

(05:23) How mapping your client journey reveals where friction kills loyalty.

(06:15) How empathy drills can transform team perspective.

(08:04) Why empowering frontline employees to solve problems instantly builds trust faster than any marketing.

(09:52) How leading from the client backwards reframes strategy and accelerates innovation.

Resources:

* Download our free Client Centric Leader ebook for a deeper playbook on building loyalty no competitor can steal: https://meplusultra.com/ebooks/

* Apply for the Me Plus Ultra Mastermind at https://MePlusUltra.com to connect with elite entrepreneurs who solve real problems together.

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Business, Bourbon & Cigars is the preeminent resource for ambitious leaders who want a backstage pass to the top. Each episode, we sit down with ultra-successful executives and industry leaders who share their insider strategies for growth and success. And of course, we may even sip on some of the finest bourbon and light up our favorite cigars while we chat.

Each week, we bring you in-depth interviews with high-level executives and industry leaders who have a proven track record and in-depth understanding of what it takes to grow a business. They’ll share their no-nonsense approach, the challenges they faced on their journey to the top, and the strategies that helped them overcome obstacles and forge their own path to ultra-success.

ME PLUS ULTRA

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Me Plus Ultra is a place where visionary entrepreneurs come together, not just to network, but to forge lasting connections, inspire one another, and grow their businesses with confidence and purpose. With exclusive access to industry-leading knowledge, personalized growth strategies, and high-impact events, we empower you to transcend traditional business barriers. To elevate your business, join our Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership retreats to surround yourself with peers who share your drive and...

Are you leading a team of thinkers or babysitting order takers?

In this episode, Scott breaks down how powerful leaders create teams that think, innovate, and deliver results without constant hand-holding. He shares the frameworks and mindsets that turn order takers into owners, focusing on questions, outcomes, debriefs, accountability, and trust.

Join Scott Joseph as he explores:

(00:54) Why some leaders unintentionally train their teams to be order takers instead of critical thinkers.

(01:45) The difference between average leaders who keep people busy and elite leaders who build their team’s capacity to think.

(02:41) How stepping back allows businesses to grow without the leader being present.

(03:37) Why asking better questions develops stronger judgment in your team.

(05:28) How assigning outcomes instead of tasks shifts responsibility and builds accountability.

(08:14) Visible accountability systems and peer accountability.

(09:21) How empowering thinkers instead of order takers creates scalable businesses.

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Our signature, no-fluff retreat is coming up in October, in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s where business leaders come together to refine strategies, build powerful connections, and enjoy a little bourbon & cigars along the way.

The first five people who go to https://MePlusUltra.com/bbc50 will receive 50% off their ticket to the Me Plus Ultra Leadership Retreat!

BUSINESS, BOURBON & CIGARS

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Business, Bourbon & Cigars is the preeminent resource for ambitious leaders who want a backstage pass to the top. Each episode, we sit down with ultra-successful executives and industry leaders who share their insider strategies for growth and success. And of course, we may even sip on some of the finest bourbon and light up our favorite cigars while we chat.

Each week, we bring you in-depth interviews with high-level executives and industry leaders who have a proven track record and in-depth understanding of what it takes to grow a business. They’ll share their no-nonsense approach, the challenges they faced on their journey to the top, and the strategies that helped them overcome obstacles and forge their own path to ultra-success.

ME PLUS ULTRA

Transform your business and redefine your world with Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership retreats: https://MePlusUltra.com

Me Plus Ultra is a place where visionary entrepreneurs come together, not just to network, but to forge lasting connections, inspire one another, and grow their businesses with confidence and purpose. With exclusive access to industry-leading knowledge, personalized growth strategies, and high-impact events, we empower you to transcend traditional business barriers. To elevate your business, join our Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership retreats to surround yourself with peers who share your drive and passion.

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What blind spots are silently draining your revenue right now?

Blind spots in leadership, operations, and strategy quietly sabotage growth and profits. In this episode, Scott reveals how to identify these hidden weaknesses before they multiply into million-dollar problems.

Join Scott Joseph as he explores:

(00:53) Why blind spots exist in every business and how they quietly drain millions without being noticed.

(01:39) The three main categories of blind spots every leader must identify: leadership, operations, and strategy.

(04:30) Three questions you can ask trusted people to reveal blind spots in your leadership.

(06:38) How inefficiencies, outdated processes, and misaligned priorities silently erode revenue.

(08:41) Why auditing your business for revenue leaks is critical to scaling.

(12:30) How strategy blind spots waste resources.

(16:13) A framework to document blind spots.

BB&C LEADERSHIP RETREAT

Our signature, no-fluff retreat is coming up in October, in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s where business leaders come together to refine strategies, build powerful connections, and enjoy a little bourbon & cigars along the way.

The first five people who go to https://MePlusUltra.com/bbc50 will receive 50% off their ticket to the Me Plus Ultra Leadership Retreat!

BUSINESS, BOURBON & CIGARS

Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes.

* Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3SN2fHn

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74bfJL9J2fjevQEvi17ekU

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MePlusUltraNetwork/

Business, Bourbon & Cigars is the preeminent resource for ambitious leaders who want a backstage pass to the top. Each episode, we sit down with ultra-successful executives and industry leaders who share their insider strategies for growth and success. And of course, we may even sip on some of the finest bourbon and light up our favorite cigars while we chat.

Each week, we bring you in-depth interviews with high-level executives and industry leaders who have a proven track record and in-depth understanding of what it takes to grow a business. They’ll share their no-nonsense approach, the challenges they faced on their journey to the top, and the strategies that helped them overcome obstacles and forge their own path to ultra-success.

ME PLUS ULTRA

Transform your business and redefine your world with Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership retreats: https://MePlusUltra.com

Me Plus Ultra is a place where visionary entrepreneurs come together, not just to network, but to forge lasting connections, inspire one another, and grow their businesses with confidence and purpose. With exclusive access to industry-leading knowledge, personalized growth strategies, and high-impact events, we empower you to transcend traditional business barriers. To elevate your business, join our Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership retreats to surround yourself with peers who share your drive and passion.

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