In this inaugural episode of the new season of "Becoming Unleashed," co-hosts Luke Mardigian and Richard Shaull delve into the pivotal topic of identifying and overcoming bottlenecks in founder-centric businesses. Through candid discussions and real-life anecdotes, they emphasize the importance of distinguishing between constant innovation and addressing critical bottlenecks to achieve substantial business growth. Luke shares his personal journey from being the "Chief Everything Officer" to gaining freedom as a CEO and how acknowledging and addressing bottlenecks transformed his approach to leadership.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Identifying Bottlenecks: Visionary CEOs often focus on the next best step, but the real challenge lies in identifying the bottleneck that hinders business growth.
• Mindset Shift: Rather than constantly seeking new tactics or strategies, a shift in mindset towards fixing existing bottlenecks yields significant breakthroughs.
• Self-Awareness and Humility: Acknowledging that something in your business might not be working as well as believed is crucial for growth.
• Sequential Problem Solving: Fixing one bottleneck leads to increased organizational throughput, creating the margin to address the next bottleneck.
• Consulting Support: Seeking outside guidance and consulting services, like Unleashed, can assist in diagnosing and resolving these bottlenecks effectively.

QUOTES

• "Are you willing to reconsider? Is your mind open to the idea that something isn't working as well as you think?"
• "Fix the bottleneck, and the business can grow. There's an unseen flywheel effect that people don't realize."
• "Are you open? Is your heart ready to accept that maybe you need to revisit something broken in your business?"

Connect and learn more about Luke Mardigian.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardigian/

Connect and learn more about Richard Shaull.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-shaull/
Website: https://www.unleashed.ceo/