Selling a Business Without Losing Yourself: Mindset, Identity & Life After the Exit [Episode 189]
Most business owners dream of the day they sell and walk away — but few prepare for what happens next. This episode explores how to exit a company without losing your sense of self, identity, or purpose. Learn why fulfillment doesn’t come from money alone, and how to design your business and your life with clarity, intention, and long-term value. Discover a proven framework for building a business that not only sells but leaves you stronger, happier, and more complete after the deal is done.
Business Scaling Secrets: From Starting Up to Sustainable Growth [Episode 185]
Scaling a business beyond its early wins requires more than hustle—it demands strategy, leadership evolution, and a tested growth mindset. In this episode, we explore how one leader grew a consulting division to $500M and what it really takes to scale sustainably. From knowing when to hire ahead of revenue, to embracing risk without recklessness, to building leaders across your organization—this conversation is packed with insights. Learn how top CEOs navigate change, rethink ownership, and focus their teams on strategic opportunity instead of fear-driven decision-making.
What No One Tells You About Starting a Business from Scratch [Episode 184]
Starting a business from scratch sounds exciting—but the emotional and financial toll is often hidden. In this honest conversation, Doug and Jose Berlanga explore the real-world challenges of launching and growing a business. From managing stress and scaling mistakes to surviving financial loss, this episode reveals what most entrepreneurs aren’t prepared for. If you’re building a business and want long-term success, this episode delivers raw insights on mindset, clarity, and staying resilient when things get hard
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Overcoming Fear in Business: The Key to Bold Success [Episode 177]
In this episode, Doug C. Brown speaks with Ken Lundin, sales expert and founder of RevHeat, about the hidden forces that keep business owners from reaching their full potential. They discuss the impact of homeostasis, how to break free from fear, and why small wins create unstoppable momentum. You’ll also learn how to transition from being the company’s top salesperson to building a scalable sales process, and how AI can enhance—not replace—human connection in sales. If you’re looking to grow past plateaus and build a business that thrives, this conversation is for you.
Strategies For Hiring Top-performing Salespeople With Christopher Croner – [Episode 62]
Hiring A-game salespeople is one of the biggest and best game changers for your business – if you do it right. That’s where Doug C. Brown and Dr. Christopher Croner, a Principal of SalesDrive, LLC come in to help you learn how to do it right. Join them as they discuss finding and hiring the right sales team, nature versus nurture in top sales performers, maintaining a healthy ecosystem, and much more.