The Business Behind Your Business - Real Advice to Help Small Business Owners Build, Lead and Thrive
Conversations to help your business grow and thrive — like having your own board of expert advisors in your pocket.
The Business Behind Your Business is the go-to podcast for small business owners who want practical guidance, clearer decision-making, and strategies that actually work in the real world.
Hosted by Paul Sweeney, each 15–30 minute episode takes you behind the scenes of how small businesses grow, lead teams, manage money, and solve the problems that keep owners up at night. Whether you’re running a team of one or twenty, you’ll find relatable stories, expert insights, and tools you can put into action straight away.
From improving cash flow and pricing for value to building systems, reducing overwhelm, and preparing for long-term success, our guests share straightforward advice without the jargon.
What you’ll learn:
* How small businesses make money — and where they lose it
* Leadership and team-building strategies that actually work
* Smart marketing ideas for busy owners
* Financial planning and forecasting explained simply
* How to scale without burning out
* What successful businesses do differently behind the scenes
If you want your business to run better, grow stronger, and give you more freedom, this show gives you the practical steps and confidence to make it happen — one smart decision at a time.
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The Business Behind Your Business - Real Advice to Help Small Business Owners Build, Lead and Thrive
Feeling Stuck? How to Break Through with Your Unique Leadership Style
Are you feeling stuck in your business—like you're pushing a boulder uphill with no reward in sight? In this episode, business coach and leadership expert Liz Wolfe joins host Paul Sweeney to unpack why hard work isn’t always the answer, and how your leadership style might be the hidden culprit holding you back. With over 25 years of experience coaching entrepreneurs, Liz shares practical strategies to help you move from frustration to momentum.
You’ll learn:
- Why “working harder” and having more credentials or connections aren’t the keys to success
- The four leadership styles for entrepreneurs—and how to identify yours
- The 3 key principles to shift your mindset and unlock business growth: Ask powerfully, Give wholeheartedly, Receive graciously
- How to build the right team around your strengths (and avoid hiring clones of yourself)
- Why embracing an abundance mindset is critical for forward movement
If you’ve ever compared yourself to others on social media, questioned your abilities, or wondered why success feels out of reach despite your efforts—this episode will help you identify what’s really keeping you stuck and what steps to take to break through.
Liz Wolfe is a business coach who got her entrepreneurial start growing up on a sheep farm in Western Pennsylvania. Later she moved to NYC to get as far away from the farming life as possible. She started her business with her husband 25 years ago and coaches individuals to get unstuck so they can launch and grow an abundant business. Liz coaches her clients to incorporate the three keys to an abundant business: Ask Powerfully, Give Wholeheartedly, and Receive Graciously. She also plays the ukulele and is half of the singing duo Ukulicious.
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