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Are you stuck trying to grow a high-performance team for your business so you can focus on your business owner responsibilities? Welcome to the show that helps small business owners hire, grow, and develop a radically-engaged team that will run the business for you, reducing your stress, boosting your profits, and letting you fully enjoy being the business owner. You’ll discover techniques to attract and hire top talent, ways to transform your team into a powerhouse of engagement, and shift from being the hands-on operator to a strategic leader focused on new growth opportunities. With over 18 years of experience, host Rich Allen has guided countless business owners in building strong, profitable teams that drive success and fulfillment. To learn how to take your team from Average to Exceptional, listen to fan-favorite episode # 229. You need to master these 7 Keys to achieve the transformation you’ve been seeking. A podcast that helps business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.
Episodes

Friday May 23, 2025
How to Sell With Certainty—Even If Sales Make You Uncomfortable
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
How confident are you when it comes to selling your product or service?
If you've ever hesitated before pitching a prospect or felt unsure about your offer, you're not alone—and this episode is your turning point.
This episode breaks down the 3 core elements behind true sales confidence—crucial for leaders serious about building a thriving, well-organized business. Whether you're leading a team or building a successful business solo, strong leadership in sales starts with clarity, not charisma.
Discover how enhancing leadership skills in your sales process directly drives business success by:
- Uncovering why hiring great employees means nothing without a confident sales foundation.
- Learning how to identify and connect with your ideal customer to spark real business growth.
- Developing high-performance teams by instilling certainty around your strategy and solution.
Tune in to hear this episode and finally gain the clarity and confidence your business needs to grow.
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday May 16, 2025
How ‘Winning Too Much’ Is Secretly Costing You Business Growth
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
What’s Holding You Back From Even MORE Business Success?
Are your daily habits silently sabotaging your leadership potential?
In this episode, we unpack insights from executive coach Marshall Goldsmith’s best-selling book, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, to help you recognize the leadership behaviors that may be limiting your organization’s growth.
Whether you're striving to enhance leadership skills, build a high-performance team, or develop a stronger business strategy, this episode is a must-listen.
You'll discover how:
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Eliminating toxic habits can unlock new levels of strong leadership and business growth
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Recognizing and shifting subtle behaviors can help in hiring great employees and building a successful business
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Simple changes in mindset can foster better communication and a thriving organizational culture
If you're ready to stop what’s holding you back and start leading with intention, tune in now to hear a fan-favorite episode that’s helped countless leaders transform their approach.
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday May 09, 2025
How To Build a Rockstar Team Without Relying on “Hiring Better People"
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
Is your team your business’s greatest competitive weapon — or your biggest liability?
If you’re striving for business success but struggling with hiring great employees, enhancing leadership skills, or developing high-performance teams, this episode is for you.
Rich draws a powerful connection between military transformation and what your organization must do to achieve explosive business growth.
You’ll learn:
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how strong leadership drives better results,
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why structure beats chaos every time, and
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how a positive mindset fuels business success.
Plus, you'll discover the four proven strategies for building a successful business through a powerhouse team.
Don’t miss this episode that shows exactly how discipline, structure, simplicity, and mindset can transform your organization’s strategy and set you on a path to unstoppable growth.
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday May 02, 2025
How a Can of SPAM Taught Me to Set Life-Changing Goals
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
Do you have written goals for your business, your team, and your life—or are you just winging it?
If you’re chasing business success, developing high-performance teams, or enhancing leadership skills, this episode will change how you think about goal-setting.
With real stories and data-driven insights, the host breaks down why written goals are the secret weapon of strong leadership and a major catalyst for business growth and strategic clarity.
You’ll discover:
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Why only a small percentage of people achieve real success—and what sets them apart
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How written goals drive business success and hiring great employees
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Two practical frameworks (SMART and SPAM) to build a successful business and lead with confidence
Join the 12% who control 85% of the world’s wealth by learning how to turn vague dreams into actionable strategies.
Hit play on this episode and take the first step toward developing strong leadership and a more successful organization!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Are you gaining new customers fast enough to achieve your big business goals?
If not, you might be missing critical pieces of your leadership strategy. In this episode, discover how the front wheel of a bicycle holds the secret to building a successful business—from hiring great employees to developing high-performance teams.
Using a powerful metaphor and proven experience, our host helps you visualize how strong leadership and the right strategy can unlock business growth and sustainable success.
You’ll walk away knowing:
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How to define your ideal customer and why it fuels every part of your organization.
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Why 6–8 spokes—aka marketing strategies—are the sweet spot for consistent lead generation.
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How a well-tuned sales process creates traction and momentum toward business success.
Want a simple, visual way to enhance your leadership skills and grow your business fast? Press play on this powerful episode now!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Apr 18, 2025
How To Simplify Your Business By Mastering the 4 C’s of Leverage
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Are you unintentionally sabotaging your business success by overcomplicating everything?
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in the daily grind, this episode is for you. Discover how strong leadership and a simple shift in focus can transform your business and your mindset.
Your host breaks down the four “C’s” of Leverage—Content, Capital, Code, and Collaboration—offering a clear path to business growth and sustainable success.
Learn how to:
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document strategy through SOPs that streamline operations,
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how to plan capital needs to avoid financial stress, and
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how leveraging technology and team collaboration leads to developing high-performance teams.
You’ll walk away with practical steps to enhance leadership skills, hire great employees, and start building a successful business with clarity and confidence.
Ready to trade burnout for clarity? Listen to this episode and uncover the hidden Leverage in your organization today.
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Apr 11, 2025
How a Simple Psychology Hack Can Make Your Customers Love Your Business
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Are you intentionally shaping your customers’ experiences for long-term business success?
In today’s fast-paced world, strong leadership is the key to building a successful business. Join us as we dive into the game-changing “Peak-End Rule” and uncover how it can transform your customer interactions.
Whether you're focused on hiring great employees, enhancing leadership skills, or developing high-performance teams, this episode will give you the strategies you need.
You'll discover:
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The secret psychological principle that drives customer satisfaction.
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How to create lasting impressions that boost business growth.
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Actionable techniques to optimize every customer interaction for success.
Don’t leave your customer experience to chance—master the art of strategic engagement today! Tune in now to hear how countless leaders take their business to the next level.
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Apr 04, 2025
The Shocking Truth About Job Titles—And How They’re Hurting Your Business
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Are You Clearly Communicating Expectations to Your Team?
Have you ever felt like your employees just don’t “get it”? Strong leadership is essential for business success, yet so many leaders struggle with ensuring their teams understand expectations.
In this episode, we dive into a real-world leadership challenge that highlights the common disconnect between managers and employees.
You’ll discover how to enhance leadership skills by:
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Defining clear responsibilities to build high-performance teams.
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Using strategic communication to align expectations and prevent frustration.
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Structuring your organization for sustainable business growth.
Great leadership isn’t just about hiring great employees—it’s about giving them the clarity they need to succeed. Don’t let miscommunication hold your organization back.
Listen now to this episode and take the first step toward building a successful business!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Mar 28, 2025
3 Proven Ways to Differentiate Your Business from Tough Competitors
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
What truly sets your business apart from the competition?
In this episode, you'll discover how strong leadership and strategic thinking can unlock business growth. Learn why defining your unique value proposition is essential for hiring great employees, developing high-performance teams, and building a successful business.
Discover three powerful insights:
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first, that clarity on your value proposition strengthens your position in the market;
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second, that teams thrive when they know they’re contributing to a business that is better, faster, and stronger; and
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third, that understanding customer problems deeply drives better sales and long-term loyalty.
By applying these insights, you'll enhance your leadership skills, improve your organization’s strategy, and gain practical tools to achieve lasting business success.
Don’t miss this episode—tune in now and start defining what makes your business truly stand out!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Sharing Financials With Employees: A Smart Move or a Huge Mistake?
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Do you hesitate to share financial details with your employees? Could transparency actually make your business more profitable?
Many business owners fear that sharing financials will confuse, overwhelm, or even scare their employees. But what if the opposite is true? What if keeping them in the dark is actually limiting your business growth?
In this episode, we uncover the power of financial transparency and how it can lead to a more engaged, motivated, and high-performing team.
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Learn why sharing key financial metrics can drive company-wide accountability and efficiency.
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Discover the four essential financial numbers you should be discussing with your team.
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Find out how a profit-sharing model can align your employees’ efforts with your business goals.
Press play now to learn how opening up about your financials could be the game-changing strategy your business needs!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.