October marks a remarkable milestone. BOLD Business Podcast turned 8 and will begin with the release of episode number 357.
When I began this journey in 2016, I had my doubts. Would ideas run dry? Would technology be relentlessly challenging? Could I genuinely sustain consistent production while managing the other areas of business, parenting, and life’s demands?
Even on the hard days, sometimes lasting for months at a time, the answer remained the same: I’ll do what it takes.
I’ve had to dig deep. The team working with me (I’m filled with gratitude for them) – has remained the same all these years! Without the remarkable guests who’ve shared their wisdom and insights with you and me, the podcast wouldn’t exist.
There has been uncertainty:
- We almost lost every single program we’d recorded.
- We tried a SaaS model that failed (because I didn’t believe in it).
- We found ways to support subject matter experts that help us.
- We found ways to highlight the uncharted journey of scaling, exiting, and strategically growing.
- We make small adjustments to how we produce.
- We started with marketing pieces to give our guests a look completely different from when we started.
I love the challenge.
I love the iteration toward the purpose of BOLD Business Podcast:
And we are going to keep going!
We’re driven by a mission: provide you with Just-In-Time strategic conversations for where you are at in your journey that impart knowledge to empower you to tackle challenges, shape culture, innovate, and move forward BOLDly.
Our commitment lies in sharing real experiences from entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives —what worked, what didn’t, and the reasons behind it all. We take pride in our thoughtfully chosen guests and ensure you gain applicable insights that ignite curiosity.
As Soren Kierkegaard wisely said, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.”
In this past season, we tackled the most pressing challenges faced by business owners:
- thriving amidst constant change
- taking actionable steps
- maintaining momentum toward goals
- understanding the elements that foster resilience, creativity, and innovation.
As we wrap up and reflect on an incredible Season 7 of the BOLD Business Podcast, it’s exciting to look ahead to what Season 8 will bring!
Inspired by Kierkegaard’s philosophy, we’re diving into fresh ideas that will set the stage for many more engaging upcoming episodes.
With a commitment to “walking the talk,” we’re gearing up to embrace change fearlessly. We’re casting aside limiting beliefs and stepping forward confidently, ready to tackle whatever challenges 2025 may throw our way.
Get ready—great things are on the horizon!
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Jess Dewell is a professional who has been navigating the intersection of operations and strategy for more than twenty years. She helps organizations move forward by identifying the sweet spot where strategy catalyzes operations, fosters innovation, and drives businesses to the forefront of their industries.
Jess is committed to helping businesses turn challenges into scalable opportunities and constraints into springboards for growth. Contact her for a complimentary call, or find her on LinkedIn and Twitter.
