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Founder Independence

Jun 24, 2026

In this episode, Kelly Costello shares insights on building resilient teams, promoting within, and maintaining company operations during absences. Discover practical strategies for effective delegation, promoting accountability, and preparing your business for sale or transition.

 

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Hiring and training staff...


Jun 17, 2026

In this episode, Kelly Costello shares her journey of building Puppy Cake, managing growth, and maintaining a lean, owner-operated business. We explore strategies for automation, customer relationships, and aligning business operations with personal goals.

 

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Business growth strategies

Automation in...


Jun 10, 2026

Bernd Geropp explores the common leadership pitfalls in small and medium-sized enterprises and introduces his five-level model of entrepreneurial leadership. He provides practical insights on how founders can systematically build their leadership foundation to ensure sustainable growth and autonomy.

 

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Five...


Jun 3, 2026

Bernd Geropp discusses the true meaning of scaling a business, emphasizing the importance of self-leadership and aligning growth with personal and business goals. He shares insights from Tyler Jeffcoat's experience of selling scalable parts of his business and focusing on what truly matters.

 

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