What if the real key to scaling your business isn’t what you need to start doing—but what you need to stop doing?

That’s the question we dig into today with my guest, Tara Landes, a management consultant out of Vancouver who’s helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and leaders cut through the noise, stop firefighting, and actually build businesses that serve their goals—not trap them inside.

This conversation is packed with wisdom for high achievers and business owners who feel stuck in the grind. Tara shares real stories of entrepreneurs who went from overwhelmed and overworked to building systems, empowering teams, and unlocking real freedom.

We cover:

Why leadership is about being the decider, not just the visionary

The difference between symptoms and root problems in business

How to stop being the firefighter in your own company

Why strategic planning isn’t an event—it’s a continuous process

The psychology behind avoiding tough decisions (and how to reframe them)

What it really takes to scale as an entrepreneur without burning out

And as many of you know, I don’t just talk leadership and personal development—I live it in my own practice. At Squires Tax Planning, I work alongside entrepreneurs and high achievers every day, helping them keep more of what they make through proactive and ethical tax strategies. Because let’s be honest—when your systems are dialed in and your taxes are optimized, that’s when you unlock real freedom to focus on what matters most.

Tara leaves us with a simple but powerful reminder: If money can solve your problem, you don’t really have a problem.

Connect with Tara Landes

👉 Website: bellrock.ca

👉 LinkedIn: Tara Landes

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