If you don’t know why your employees show up every day, you’ll never understand what keeps them there.

Ben Walters explores one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership: understanding your team’s why. Through personal stories and practical advice, Ben explains how discovering what truly motivates your employees can transform retention, culture, and profits.

When people feel seen, valued, and connected to purpose, they don’t just stay. They thrive.

Websites:
Book a complimentary 30-minute exploratory call:
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Website:
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Business launch readiness assessment:
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Socials and such:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-165168365/
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Chapters:
00:00 – Why “Why” Matters More Than You Think
02:15 – The Real Reason Employees Stay or Leave
04:30 – When Leadership Misses the Motivation
07:10 – Connecting Purpose to Productivity
09:30 – How to Uncover Your Team’s True Why
12:00 – Creating a Culture of Curiosity and Care
15:15 – Why Knowing Their Why Boosts Retention
18:00 – Ben’s Challenge for Leaders

Disclaimer:
The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, financial, legal, or professional advice. Guest opinions are their own. Always consult with a qualified professional before making medical, health, business, investment, legal, or personal decisions

Want to cut turnover before it even starts? Ben Walters reveals why referral bonuses are one of the smartest investments you can make in your business. Instead of burning cash on job boards, you’ll discover how to pay your people, keep them engaged, and hire employees who stay.

Websites:

Book a complimentary 30-minute exploratory call:⁠https://calendly.com/ben-superpumped/30min⁠

Website:⁠https://superpumped.com⁠

Business launch readiness assessment:⁠https://launchreadyassessment.scoreapp.com⁠

Socials and such:⁠

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumped/⁠⁠

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-165168365/⁠⁠

https://www.facebook.com/ben.walters.77770⁠

Chapters
00:00 – Why turnover is eating your profits
01:09 – The 10-minute rule recap
02:00 – Referral bonuses as retention tools
03:42 – Stop paying job boards, start paying employees
05:00 – Peer pressure & performance: why referrals stick
07:00 – The “add-on trainer” benefit
09:15 – Culture fit baked into referrals
11:04 – Why referral bonuses should be meaningful, not token
12:20 – Final thoughts: make referrals central to your recruiting

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, financial, legal, or professional advice. Guest opinions are their own. Always consult with a qualified professional before making medical, health, business, investment, legal, or personal decisions.

A little attention goes a long way. What if just 10 minutes a day could save your business thousands—or even millions—in turnover costs?

Ben Walters explains the “10-minute rule” and why small, intentional acts of care toward your employees pay off in loyalty, retention, and profitability. When you take care of your people, they take care of your business.

Book a complimentary 30-minute exploratory call:
https://calendly.com/ben-superpumped/30min

Website:
https://superpumped.com

Business launch readiness assessment:
https://launchreadyassessment.scoreapp.com

Socials and such:
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumped/
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https://www.youtube.com/@superpumpedlife
https://www.instagram.com/superpumped1
https://www.tiktok.com/@superpumped8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-165168365/
https://www.facebook.com/ben.walters.77770

Chapters:

00:00 – The hidden costs of turnover

01:20 – Why the 10-minute rule works

04:00 – Caring for employees vs. losing profits

07:15 – Examples of simple 10-minute actions

10:30 – The ROI of employee care

13:20 – Building loyalty through small investments

15:00 – How better retention boosts long-term growth

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, financial, legal, or professional advice. Guest opinions are their own. Always consult with a qualified professional before making medical, health, business, investment, legal, or personal decisions.

Employee turnover doesn’t just drain your bottom line—it drives your customers away. In this episode, Ben Walters shares real stories from coffee shops, hotels, and cleaning services that reveal how staff turnover quietly erodes customer loyalty and pushes your business into the commodity trap.

Learn why people connect with people (not just companies), and how solving turnover is the key to retaining both your team and your clients.

Rapid Results Consulting booking info: https://calendly.com/ben-superpumped/30min

Website: https://superpumped.com

Business launch readiness assessment: https://launchreadyassessment.scoreapp.com

Socials and such:
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumped/
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumpedlife/
https://www.youtube.com/@superpumpedlife
https://www.instagram.com/superpumped1
https://www.tiktok.com/@superpumped8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-165168365/
https://www.facebook.com/ben.walters.77770

Chapters:

00:00 – Why turnover hits harder than you think
02:00 – The three ways turnover drains profits (recap)
04:00 – Customer retention and turnover: the hidden link
05:00 – Katie’s coffee shop story: when loyalty disappears
09:00 – Hotels, bartenders, and repeat business lost
13:00 – Commercial cleaning: the power of familiar faces
16:00 – When turnover triggers customers to shop price
18:20 – Why people bond with employees, not companies
19:07 – Solving turnover = solving customer churn
20:09 – Book a consultation to fix your turnover problem

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, financial, legal, or professional advice. Guest opinions are their own. Always consult with a qualified professional before making medical, health, business, investment, legal, or personal decisions.

High turnover isn’t just frustrating—it’s costing your business thousands. Or maybe even millions. From recruitment churn to hidden payroll taxes, Ben Walters exposes how turnover guts profits and how you can fight back with proven strategies.

Rapid Results Consulting booking info:
https://calendly.com/ben-superpumped/30min

Website:
https://superpumped.com

Business launch readiness assessment:
https://launchreadyassessment.scoreapp.com

Socials and such:
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumped/
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumpedlife/
https://www.youtube.com/@superpumpedlife
https://www.instagram.com/superpumped1
https://www.tiktok.com/@superpumped8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-165168365/
https://www.facebook.com/ben.walters.77770

Chapters
00:00 – The Pac-Man of Profits: Turnover
02:10 – Why projections don’t match reality
03:05 – Three scenarios when turnover hits
07:00 – The endless recruiting cycle and its hidden costs
11:00 – Training gaps and productivity losses
12:54 – How payroll taxes multiply with turnover
15:30 – Scenario 2: Overtime and temp workers killing margins
19:00 – Scenario 3: Lowering production and losing customers
22:00 – How beating turnover transformed Ben’s business
23:59 – A proven plan to reduce turnover (and guarantee profits)
25:16 – Next week’s topic: Turnover’s hidden costs on growth & retention

Disclaimer:
The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, financial, legal, or professional advice. Guest opinions are their own. Always consult with a qualified professional before making medical, health, business, investment, legal, or personal decisions.

Breakthroughs don’t happen in comfort. They happen when you stretch yourself.

Ben Walters and Greg Laszakovits unveil the Epic Executive Experience in Croatia. It’s part adventure, part leadership accelerator—designed to push you out of the daily grind and into growth, creativity, and transformation.

From tackling the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim to kayaking the Adriatic Sea, Ben and Greg show why discomfort + community = lasting breakthroughs.

Websites:

SuperPumped Epic Executive Experience: https://www.superpumped.com/epic-executive-experiences
Greg's Website: https://www.gdlinsight.com/
Ben's Website: https://superpumped.com

Business launch readiness assessment:
https://launchreadyassessment.scoreapp.com

Book a complimentary 30-minute exploratory call:
https://calendly.com/ben-superpumped/30min

Socials and such:
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumped/
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https://www.youtube.com/@superpumpedlife
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https://www.tiktok.com/@superpumped8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-165168365/
https://www.facebook.com/ben.walters.77770

Chapters

00:00 – Why the status quo isn’t enough
01:00 – Introducing the Epic Executive Experience in Croatia
03:20 – Ben & Greg’s history of adventures together
05:20 – Lessons from a 50-mile Grand Canyon trek
11:00 – Why business breakthroughs need discomfort + support
13:20 – How travel rewires the brain for growth
17:00 – Adaptability in travel and business
20:00 – Why engagement is the #1 predictor of success
22:30 – What traditional corporate retreats get wrong
24:00 – The future of business growth experiences
25:20 – Who should attend the Croatia experience
27:00 – How to apply & next steps

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, financial, legal, or professional advice. Guest opinions are their own. Always consult with a qualified professional before making medical, health, business, investment, legal, or personal decisions.

Stop waiting for your employer to notice you and start building your own future.

Gen X has the perfect combination of experience, time, and assets to start a business. In this episode, Ben Walters breaks down how to fund a startup, buy an existing business, and create the career freedom you’ve been missing.

Learn how to:

Leverage your 401k or home equity to fund a business

Test new ideas with side gigs or pop-ups

Buy undervalued businesses with huge upside

Escape the loyalty trap and design your own future

Retire with freedom, not regret

Website: https://superpumped.com

Business launch readiness assessment: https://launchreadyassessment.scoreapp.com

Book a complimentary 30-minute exploratory call: https://calendly.com/ben-superpumped/30min

Socials and such:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumped/

https://www.youtube.com/@superpumpedlife

https://www.instagram.com/superpumped1

https://www.tiktok.com/@superpumped8

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-165168365/

https://www.facebook.com/ben.walters.77770

Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, financial, legal, or professional advice. Guest opinions are their own. Always consult with a qualified professional before making medical, health, business, investment, legal, or personal decisions.

From stuck in the mud to building momentum, SuperPumped Business is the podcast for professionals ready to launch.

Looking for conversations on mindset, resilience, and intentional living? Continue your SuperPumped journey on our companion podcast, SuperPumped Life. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumpedlife

Website: http://www.superpumped.com

Business launch readiness assessment: https://launchreadyassessment.scoreapp.com

Book a complimentary 30-minute exploratory call: https://calendly.com/ben-superpumped/30min

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https://www.youtube.com/@superpumpedlife
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