This episode of Only Business pulls 15 deeply reflective and unexpected business lessons from Game of Thrones. We break down real-world insights on leadership under pressure, legacy-building, emotional control, loyalty, succession, and decision-making when the stakes couldn’t be higher. Each point is rooted in character choices and turning points from the series—brought to life through the lens of entrepreneurship, small business, and leadership.

What The Wire reveals about power, leadership, and broken systems isn’t fiction—it’s a business case study in disguise.

In this episode of Only Business, we unpack 10 sharp, deeply human lessons that speak directly to entrepreneurs, team builders, and leaders navigating systems that were never built for them. This isn’t just about surviving dysfunction—it’s about learning to lead through it, around it, and beyond it.

From the silence that rots culture to the difference between impact and institutional loyalty, this episode will change the way you think about growth, legacy, and how leadership really works.

If you’ve ever built something from the ground up without a blueprint—this one’s for you.

In the final chapter of our leadership series, we uncover the real price of leadership—and the greater reward waiting beyond it. “The Crown, The Cost” challenges leaders to move beyond roles and into lasting impact. We confront the sacrifices leadership demands, the freedoms it unlocks, and the legacy it builds when done right. If you’re ready to stop leading for attention and start building for generations, this episode is your blueprint.