🔥 Hook What if the biggest thing holding your business back… is you?

In this powerful conversation, Cary Prejean reveals why so many business owners stay stuck—and how letting go can unlock real growth.

Discover personal growth insights, real conversations with seasoned leaders, and bold ideas that challenge the way you think about leadership, control, and success.

🎙️ Episode Summary

In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with business strategist Cary Prejean to unpack why so many entrepreneurs unknowingly become the biggest bottleneck in their own businesses.

From control issues and broken systems to trust, leadership, and long-term scalability, Cary shares real-world stories of helping business owners move from burnout to balance. Together, they explore what it truly means to lead with intention, build systems that work, and create a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-Why many business owners unknowingly sabotage growth

-How systems and trust unlock freedom and scalability

-What it really means to “own” a business instead of being trapped by it

Keywords: leadership, business growth, entrepreneurship, systems thinking, trust, delegation

👤 Guest Bio

Cary Prejean is a seasoned business strategist and advisor who helps small- to mid-sized business owners break free from operational chaos and scale with clarity. With decades of experience across industries, Cary specializes in helping leaders build sustainable systems, empower their teams, and transition from hands-on operators to true business owners. His work focuses on structure, trust, accountability, and long-term freedom.

📘 Guest Offers / Resources

Strategic Business Advisory Services

Business Growth & Systems Consulting

Leadership and Organizational Development

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website:

https://strategicbusinessadvisors.org

https://strategicbusinessadvisors.us

🔗 LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-prejean

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

02:30 – Why most entrepreneurs get stuck in their own businesses

05:45 – The difference between entrepreneurs and true managers

09:30 – The hidden cost of control and micromanagement

13:40 – A real-world story of scaling from millions to hundreds of millions

18:10 – Why systems create freedom, not restriction

22:15 – Trust, leadership, and letting go

27:40 – Why most owners struggle to delegate

31:20 – What “extreme ownership” really looks like

35:10 – Who Cary works best with and how to know if you’re ready

38:00 – Final thoughts on building a business that serves your life

📖 Blog Link

👉 Read the full episode blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/business-growth-entrepreneurial-challenges-cary-prejean]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎙️ Behind-the-Scenes with Audley

One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation was realizing how often control disguises itself as responsibility. Cary reminded me that true leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about building systems and trusting people enough to step back. This episode really hit home for anyone who’s ever felt trapped by the very thing they built.

🔥 What if not knowing is your greatest advantage?

This episode delivers personal growth insights, bold conversations that inspire action, and real-world innovation wisdom you can use immediately.

🎙 Episode Summary

In this powerful conversation, Audley sits down with innovation thinker Alan Gregerman to explore why curiosity, humility, and openness matter more than expertise in a fast-changing world. Alan challenges the fear of uncertainty and reframes ignorance as a catalyst for creativity, connection, and progress. Together, they unpack what it truly means to live audaciously when the future is unknown and how diverse thinking unlocks what Alan calls team genius.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why curiosity consistently beats expertise in innovation

How “not knowing” can strengthen leadership and creativity

What it means to live audaciously in uncertain times

Keywords: curiosity, innovation, audacious living, leadership, creativity

👤 Guest Bio

Alan Gregerman is a globally recognized innovation strategist, speaker, and author who has spent decades helping organizations unlock creativity and future-focused thinking. Known for his concept of enlightened ignorance, Alan teaches leaders how curiosity, humility, and respect fuel breakthrough ideas. He is also deeply committed to service, donating a significant portion of his time to nonprofits focused on youth, housing insecurity, and community impact.

📚 Guest Offers / Books

📖 The Wisdom of Ignorance (current)

📖 The Necessity of Strangers

📖 The Cultural Blueprint

🔗 Guest Contact Info

🌐 Website: https://www.alangregerman.com

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alangregerman

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:33 – Why Audley focuses on the message, not the audience

04:44 – The origin story behind “audacious living”

10:31 – Curiosity as the foundation of innovation

13:30 – Why not knowing is a superpower

18:45 – The six keys to enlightened ignorance

26:06 – Diversity of thought and team genius

31:56 – Why fear blocks innovation

41:39 – Advice for people who feel stuck

43:21 – What living audaciously really means

🔍 BLOG LINK

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/harnessing-curiosity-innovation-audacious-living-podcast]

🎧 Listen on Major Platforms

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎙 Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

This conversation hit home for me. Alan reminded me that curiosity isn’t just a mindset, it’s a responsibility. The moment we stop pretending we know everything is the moment we create space for growth, connection, and audacious living.

🔥 What if living audaciously today is less about hustle and more about balance, purpose, and human connection in a digital world?

This episode delivers:

• personal growth insights for modern leaders

• real conversations with industry leaders navigating change

• bold conversations that inspire action and clarity

🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of the Audacious Living Podcast, I sit down with Rick Yvanovich for a deep, reflective conversation on purpose, balance, coaching, and what it truly means to live audaciously in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world.

Rick shares his journey from global accounting and tech leadership to coaching founders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers who feel stuck. We unpack the real meaning of Ikigai, the importance of emotional intelligence, and why alignment between core values and life purpose is essential for fulfillment and sustainable success.

This conversation is thoughtful, grounded, and packed with insights for anyone navigating career growth, leadership, or personal reinvention in the digital age.

👤 GUEST BIO

Rick Yvanovich is a global business leader, author, speaker, and coach with decades of experience across accounting, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. Having lived and worked in over 80 countries, Rick blends strategic thinking with deep human insight to help founders, executives, and professionals break through stagnation and realign with purpose, balance, and fulfillment. He is the author of Business as Unusual and a passionate advocate for human-centered leadership in the digital age.

📘 GUEST OFFERS / BOOKS

📕 Business as Unusual by Rick Yvanovich

Available on Amazon (often featured at special promotional pricing)

🔗 CONNECT WITH RICK

🌐 Website:

https://www.rickyvanovich.com

💼 LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickyvanovich

⏰ TIMESTAMPS (Key Moments)

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:45 – Rick’s global journey from accounting to coaching

05:20 – Why understanding people matters more than numbers

09:40 – Coaching vs mentoring and why both matter

14:30 – The real meaning of Ikigai (and common misconceptions)

20:10 – Emotional intelligence, leadership, and human connection

27:45 – What living audaciously means in today’s world

34:50 – Balance, fulfillment, and defining your North Star

41:30 – Final insights on alignment, purpose, and happiness

🔍 BLOG LINK

👉 👉 Read the full EPISODE blog post here:

[https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/audacious-living-episode-ikigai-balance-fulfillment-rick-yvanovich]

🎧 LISTEN ON MAJOR PLATFORMS

🎧 Spotify →

https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ

🍎 Apple Podcasts →

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives.

🎤 BEHIND-THE-SCENES NOTE FROM AUDLEY

This conversation with Rick stood out because of how grounded and human it felt. No hype, no hustle talk, just honest reflections on balance, purpose, and what really matters as we navigate growth in a digital-first world. It reminded me that audacity isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s choosing alignment over autopilot.