Trust The Process

The Founder Bottleneck Trap with Dan Brault | #9

What if the biggest thing holding your business back is you? In this episode, Jon sits down with entrepreneur and business advisor Dan Brault for a deep conversation about leadership, burnout, scaling, and the hidden mindset patterns that keep founders stuck. Dan shares his journey from medical device sales to real estate investing and business coaching, revealing how he learned to stop being the center of every decision and build companies that could thrive without him. Together, Jon and Dan unpack why so many entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own business and how alignment between mindset, operations, and culture changes everything. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why high performers struggle to let go of control • The mindset shift that separates operators from true leaders • How better systems and stronger culture create freedom, not more stress • Why playing to your strengths matters more than fixing weaknesses If you’ve ever felt trapped by the business you built, this conversation will help you rethink what growth, leadership, and success can actually look like.

Stop Doing Everything Yourself with Mike Malloy | #8

What if the biggest thing holding your business back is you? In this episode, Jon sits down with Mike Malloy, founder and CEO of Malloy Industries, to unpack why so many founders hit a ceiling and how the fractional executive model is quietly changing the future of work. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience across consulting, startups, and leadership development, Mike shares how entrepreneurs can reclaim their time, focus on their zone of genius, and scale without burning out. Together, they break down the real reason founders feel overwhelmed and how to build a business that runs without you being in every detail. Key takeaways: • Why founders should never be doing their own bookkeeping • The hidden cost of founder led sales and how to grow beyond it • How to identify the tasks that drain you and delegate them effectively • The power of systems, process, and psychological safety in scaling a team If you are tired of being stuck in the weeds and ready to lead at a higher level, this conversation will show you a smarter way forward.

Why Great Teams Still Fail with Lia Garvin | #7

You can hire the best people in the world and still struggle to get anything done. In this episode, workplace expert and “team whisperer” Lia Garvin shares with Jon what she learned inside Google, Microsoft, and Apple about why high-performing teams break down and how leaders can fix it. She reveals why systems alone are not enough, how communication shapes culture, and what it really takes to build teams that trust, perform, and scale. Key takeaways: * Why clarity and communication matter more than talent * The simple framework that shows what your team is actually doing * How leaders can let go of control without losing visibility If you want a team that runs without constant oversight and actually delivers, this conversation will change how you lead.

Why Founders Stall Their Own Growth with Marcia Riner | #6

What if the biggest threat to your business is you? In this episode, Jon sits down with business growth strategist Marcia Riner to unpack why so many founders hit a ceiling and how to break through it. With over 25 years of experience, Marcia reveals how owner bottlenecks, misaligned expectations, and lack of operational clarity quietly stall growth even in successful companies. They explore how shifting from control to trust, and from reaction to intentional strategy, can unlock real scale and sustainable success. Key takeaways: * Why founders become the bottleneck and how to step out of the way * How small operational shifts create big growth momentum * The power of clear expectations in sales, delivery, and leadership If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building a business that actually works for you, this conversation will change how you lead.

Good Enough Wins the Game with Brittany Greenfield | #5

Perfection is slowing you down more than you think. Cybersecurity founder Brittany Greenfield joins Jon to break down why the best leaders are not chasing perfection but building momentum through small, consistent progress. From founding a DevSecOps company to coaching teams through change, Brittany shares how trusting yourself and your team is the real unlock for growth. In this episode, they explore how great leaders actually operate behind the scenes: • Why incremental progress beats big breakthrough thinking • How fear and perfectionism quietly stall innovation • The power of hiring for your gaps and letting go of control If you have ever felt stuck trying to get it exactly right, this conversation will challenge you to move forward anyway. Because done is what drives results, and progress is what builds confidence. You are closer than you think. Trust yourself and take the next step.