Starting the conversation: From building self-confidence by keeping promises to yourself, to embracing the unknown at every fork in the road, bravery is how you grow. Tessa Thomas, Co-Founder at Pipeline Solutions, shares how to tap into the power of persistence and resilience while facing uncertainty every day. What happens if you take the less […]
Red Direction
Turning Blind Spots into Business Strengths
Starting the conversation: Who actually owns the responsibility for your company culture — and does that person have the power to influence and direct development of culture (or, is it just talk)? Brett Hoogeveen, Co-Founder at BetterCulture, talks about what the invisible 20% of culture is and how to use it to outperform the competition. […]
From Plans to Action: Embracing Flexibility and Real-Time Decision-Making
Starting the conversation: Every choice has a consequence — success is intentional. The decisions we make for our companies have a ripple effect on society and the environment. Kevin Howard, Principal Consultant at Climate Changes Everything®, LLC, shares his perspective on how leadership is evolving and that even in change, with planning, you can shape […]
Beyond Reaction: Building a Proactive, Creative Business Environment
Starting the conversation: Are you tired of playing catch-up in a rapidly changing market? Discover how empowering your team to think proactively and solve problems creatively can unlock hidden growth potential and turn uncertainty into your competitive advantage. This BOLD Business Podcast Panel discusses how to unlock team potential by building a creative and proactive […]
Align to Thrive: The High-Stakes Game for Mid-Market Leaders
Starting the conversation: Unprecedented pace of change and persistent uncertainty are the reality in today’s market. Agility and unified action are no longer optional, but essential for survival and sustainable growth. Ignoring small problems now is costing you big later. Are you hoping your team’s missteps, inefficiencies, or culture glitches will just “work themselves out”? […]
Elevate Customer Experience with AI and Intuitive Leadership
Starting the conversation: Technology integration provides an undeniable benefit to companies, and the organizations which keep customer experience integral to the way they do business will have a competitive advantage. Krishna Raj Raja, Founder & CEO at SupportLogic, shares the necessary elements to be BOLD and design customer experience into the integration of new and […]
From Exhaustion to Excellence: Dark Optimist Mindset Shifts for Effective Leadership
Starting the conversation: Stamina is the new leadership approach. Intentional quick wins to build your team’s confidence and keep making progress in today’s wild marketplace. Ralph H Groce, President and Chief Operating Officer at Scroobious, shares that intentionality with unconventional thinking is necessary to outlast the chaos. Accountability isn’t optional, it is everything. Mindset shifts […]
Lead with Limits: Boundaries and Priorities for Business Growth
Starting the conversation: You’re bombarded with advice, ideas, data, and they all can be urgent — but the actions chosen underpin your company’s relevance and growth. It is up to you to decide what is practical and pragmatic and prioritize those actions. Jess Dewell, Managing Partner at Red Direction and host of the BOLD Business […]
From Goals to Results: Mastering Accountability for Business Achievement
Starting the conversation: Do you trust your team to follow through — or do you keep picking up the slack? Learn how true accountability builds trust, scalability, and a high-performance culture. Today’s episode dives deep into one of the most crucial — but often misunderstood — aspects of business growth: accountability. The advisors in this […]
UNCHARTED: Beat Subscription Fatigue with the Right Content Solution
Starting the conversation: Represent your business as it is, not as it will be. There are real advantages to clearly representing the unique offerings to the problems your company solves. Bob Bowdon, Founder at VidaFair shares his experiences finding and serving underrepresented markets. Subscription models might not always be the answer for digital content, and […]
Scaling Small Business: Lessons in Leadership, DEI, and Resilience
Starting the conversation: How much does your ego limit your company’s growth? It may be more than you think. Without constant learning and intention with regard to your biggest goals, you are the one who can limit the growth of your company. Rohit Maini, Managing Director at Apex Accountancy, shares his experiences navigating company growth […]
The Advisor’s Role in Industry Transformation
Starting the conversation: Business rules are continually evolving across all industries, and to stay relevant, companies must focus on leading rather than just keeping pace with the competition. Embracing innovation is crucial, as the cost of stagnation can be significant. Research from the Wild Newsletter highlights that 52% of Fortune 500 companies have faced bankruptcy, […]
The Importance of Routines for High Performance
Starting the conversation: From knowing what you don’t want and shifting your mindset to be growth-oriented, rewrite the rules you play by from this candid conversation about pivots, decision-making, and building a future-ready business. Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist, shares her experiences growing a business through the internal and external ups and downs […]
Strategic Leadership in Uncertain Times
Starting the conversation: Legacy isn’t Just About the Money You Leave — It’s the Leaders You Build Right Now. Mark Mears, Founder & Chief Growth Officer at LEAF Growth Ventures LLC, shares his learnings and describes how paying it “backward” can shortcut pain, accelerate growth, and inspire future generations in your company. Building trust comes […]
The Power of Pausing and Self Advocacy in Business Growth
Starting the conversation: How many times do you hit a wall before you ask for help? While a strength in most cases, there are a few universal situations where the downside of not asking for help has big impacts. Luck is not a myth, and Saul Cohen, Accountant & Acquisitions Advisor at The Expert Eye, […]
Change as a Chance for Sustainable Growth
Starting the conversation: To stay hyper-focused on your goals, there are key principles which lead to remarkable achievement both professionally and personally. Aim small, miss small is a tenet of Justin Goodbread, CEO at Financially Simple, as he shares his insights on the results of the relentless pursuit of success. Belief in yourself is the […]