Feeling unsure about your leadership doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re paying attention.
In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) — the business growth podcast for SME owners and leaders — Brendan Rogers flips the script on self-doubt and reveals why reflection is actually the clearest sign you’re a savvy business owner.

You’ll discover how awareness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn are the real drivers of business growth — not having all the answers.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The #1 sign you’re a savvy business owner (and why you’re probably already doing it).
  
• Why reflection — not reaction — builds smarter decisions and stronger teams.
  
• How to turn self-doubt into your biggest growth advantage.
  
• The difference between “hands-on hustling” and high-impact leading.
  

Three simple questions to turn reflection into action.

This episode is for business owners and SME leaders who:

• Are growing a team but still second-guess their decisions.
  
• Want to build confidence, clarity, and consistency in leadership.
  

Listen to leadership podcasts that give real, practical takeaways for team performance and business growth.

Tune in to Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) — the team performance podcast helping SME owners grow themselves, grow their teams, and grow their business through simple, people-powered leadership.

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Podcast: Why Your Business Isn’t Growing

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Most leaders think giving more feedback is the secret to better performance.
But the truth? The fastest way to build a genuine feedback culture is to ask for feedback yourself.

In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) — the business growth podcast for SME owners and leaders — Brendan Rogers flips the traditional feedback mindset and shows why real leadership starts with curiosity, not control.

If you want to lift team performance, strengthen trust, and create a culture where people thrive, this short solo episode will help you lead the way.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why most feedback cultures fail before they even start.
• The one leadership habit that builds trust faster than anything else.
• How asking for feedback accelerates business growth and team alignment.
• Simple, repeatable questions you can use in your next 1:1.
• The mindset shift that turns “giving feedback” into “growing together.”

This episode is perfect for:

• Small business owners and SME leaders ready to lead smarter, not harder.
  
• Listeners who love practical tools from a leadership podcast that focuses on people, performance, and growth.
  
• Anyone building a self-managing team or struggling to create a culture of honest communication.

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Are you stuck in the “Networking Black Hole”?

You attend events, hand out cards, smile, and leave... but nothing happens. No new leads, no partnerships, no growth. If that’s your experience, this small business podcast episode is for you.

In this short solo episode of the Why Your Business Isn’t Growing business growth podcast, Brendan Rogers from Leader By Design flips the outdated belief that “the more business cards you hand out, the more successful your networking will be.”

You’ll learn:

• Why this old-school strategy no longer works
• What real connection looks like in modern networking
• How to shift from transactional to relationship-building
• The one small tweak that changes everything

If you’re a growth-minded small business owner or SME leader scaling a business, this is a must-listen for making your networking time actually pay off.

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