The Cort Brady Podcast

Episode 201 - Fundamental Attribution Error

Founders, we fall into the same trap over and over—what psychologists call fundamental attribution error. We misdiagnose the problem, so we chase the wrong solutions. When we fail, we blame the market. When someone else fails, we blame their character. In business, this mistake kills us because we keep attributing the wrong inputs to the outcomes we want. In this episode, I share a conversation with a founder doing millions in revenue but stuck with no profit and no freedom. The issue wasn’t revenue, projects, or customers—it was people. Wrong people in the wrong seats. And when asked how much time he spent fixing that? His answer was zero. If you want growth without chaos, stop misattributing your outcomes. Focus on the only three levers that matter: • People: Right talent in the right seats • Strategy: Clarity and direction • Execution system: Coaching, accountability, and rhythm Get these right, and everything else gets easier—or unnecessary.

Episode 200 - Ignore everything else

After 200 straight days of recording, I’ve learned one truth: business growth isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing fewer things better. In this milestone episode, I share the biggest lessons from the journey so far: • Why timing matters in each stage of growth (learning → selling → leading a team). • The two things every CEO must own—culture and strategy. • How people, strategy, and execution systems determine your company’s destiny. If you’re ready to scale with less drama and more freedom, this episode is the playbook.

Episode 199 - The 7 lies we tell

As founders, we often operate on beliefs that feel true —but are dead wrong. These logical fallacies quietly limit growth, drain energy, and keep you stuck in founder prison. In this episode, I share the 7 biggest fallacies I believed while building Aspen-and how breaking them unlocked profit, freedom, and balance. From "If I build it, they will come" to "Success is linear," I'Il show you the lies we tell ourselves and the truths that actually build self-sustaining, profitable companies.

Episode 198 - How to Actually Work on Your Business (Not In It)

Every founder has heard the advice: “Work on your business, not in your business.” But what does that actually mean in practice? In this episode, I break it down into four clear targets: 1. Build and align the right team (100% A-players in leadership, 90% company-wide). 2. Craft a differentiated, customer-centric strategy that everyone in your company can repeat in one phrase. 3. Install an execution rhythm that drives accountability, accurate data, and consistent coaching. 4. Make emotionally difficult decisions with clarity and conviction. This is the blueprint for scaling without drama—so you can step out of the weeds and build a business that thrives without you.

Episode 197 - How to get Rocket Fuel 🚀

Behind every great visionary is an integrator who makes the dream real. In this episode, we break down Gino Wickman’s Rocket Fuel concept with famous examples — Jobs & Cook at Apple, Walt & Roy Disney, Ray Kroc & Fred Turner at McDonald’s, Gates & Ballmer at Microsoft, and more. You’ll see how the right combo of dreamer + doer can transform chaos into unstoppable momentum. If you’ve ever felt like your ideas outpace your systems, this is the episode you need.