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Build Beyond You
Madeline and David Ricci talk with founders and operators about what helps a company keep moving when its founder steps away.
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How to Create SOPs That Scale Your Business (With and Without AI)
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 43 · March 30, 2026 · 23:30
Why do so many businesses struggle to scale even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, we break down why SOPs are one of the most misunderstood and most critical foundations of a scalable business. We share what makes an SOP effective, how it connects to job descriptions, training, and culture, and why poorly built SOPs lead to chaos, inconsistency, and missed opportunities. Get ready to turn your knowledge into systems that scale.
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62 episodes

Founder dependency
How to Set Boundaries That Grow Your Business
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 42 · March 23, 2026 · 23:06
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Founder dependency
The Vision Retreat Framework for Founder Alignment
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 40 · March 9, 2026 · 31:07
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Founder dependency
Hiring Mistakes That Cost CEOs Millions with Rebecca Contreras
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 38 · February 23, 2026 · 44:43
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Founder dependency
The Real Reason You’re Still Stuck In the Day-to-Day (Even at 7 Figures)
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 31 · January 5, 2026 · 23:16
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Founder dependency
8-Figure Leadership Lessons: Mindset, Accountability, and EQ That Scales | 2025 Rewind
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 29 · December 22, 2025 · 21:14
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Founder dependency
7 Steps to Vet Any Business Partner + Defining Roles & Boundaries
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 27 · December 8, 2025 · 26:59
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Founder dependency
How To Make Clearer Decisions and Attract Aligned Opportunities in Business
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 20 · October 20, 2025 · 23:03
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Founder dependency
Leadership Tools to Align Your Team Around What Matters FAST
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 19 · October 13, 2025 · 25:59
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Founder dependency
The #1 Mistake in Business Capacity Planning (And How to Fix It)
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 16 · September 22, 2025 · 26:01
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Founder dependency
Foundational Questions Every Founder Needs to Answer
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 11 · August 18, 2025 · 31:13
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Founder dependency
Leadership Habits That Will Make or Break Your Business
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 10 · August 11, 2025 · 21:29
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Founder dependency
What Every Business MUST Do BEFORE You Scale
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 9 · August 4, 2025 · 26:06
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Founder dependency
Reduce Employee Turnover With These PROVEN Strategies
EPISODE 18 · August 8, 2024 · 28:55
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Founder dependency
How to Master Leadership for More Business Growth and Better Culture
EPISODE 8 · May 27, 2024 · 19:41
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Founder dependency
Do NOT hire more employees without this formula!
EPISODE 3 · April 8, 2024 · 25:20
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Business growth
The Brand Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Get Wrong
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 39 · March 2, 2026 · 18:09
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Business growth
AI Can’t Do This | How to Tell A Story That Converts
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 37 · February 16, 2026 · 19:12
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Military Lessons for Corporate Leadership & Adopting AI to Grow Your Company with Ryan Beverly
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 34 · January 26, 2026 · 01:00:37
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Business growth
How to Test a Business Idea Like an 8-Figure Entrepreneur
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 33 · January 19, 2026 · 18:15
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Business growth
Stuck At 6-Figures? 4 Keys to Becoming a 7-Figure Business in 2026
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 28 · December 15, 2025 · 24:28
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Business growth
How To Build Searchable, High-Trust Content In The New Age Of AI with Craig Van Korlaar
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 26 · December 1, 2025 · 43:20
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Everything the Coaching Industry Gets Wrong (The Four Red Flags of Fake Mentors You Can’t Ignore)
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 25 · November 24, 2025 · 26:04
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Business growth
The Easiest Way to Spot Great Business Opportunities (For Your Current Business AND The Next One)
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 22 · November 3, 2025 · 22:01
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Business growth
The Customer Experience Playbook: Expectations, Agreements & Check-Ins
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 21 · October 27, 2025 · 21:25
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Business growth
If You Outsource THIS to AI, Your Business Will FAIL
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 17 · September 29, 2025 · 21:24
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Business growth
How to Boost Profit & Unlock Consistent Cash Flow In Your Business
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 15 · September 15, 2025 · 20:14
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Business growth
How to Break Into Any Industry, Build Credibility Fast, and Stand Out with Pam Goodwin
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 14 · September 8, 2025 · 34:59
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Business growth
Cracker Barrel Logo Change, PR Nightmare or Genius Marketing?
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 13 · September 1, 2025 · 24:32
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Business growth
Should You Ever Offer Your Services for Free?
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 12 · August 25, 2025 · 22:52
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Business growth
Marketing That Works: Identifying, Attracting, & Engaging Your True Audience
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 8 · July 28, 2025 · 16:12
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Business growth
Dominate Your Market and Eliminate Competition in 3 Steps
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 7 · July 21, 2025 · 22:30
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Business growth
The Pricing Model Billion-Dollar Brands Use
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 6 · July 14, 2025 · 20:06
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Business growth
Client Retention Starts with This ONE THING
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 5 · July 7, 2025 · 25:44
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Business growth
Sweat the Small Stuff: Why Details Build Empires
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 4 · June 30, 2025 · 26:06
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Business growth
Bear Market Survival: Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Thrive in Downturns
EPISODE 19 · September 6, 2024 · 29:23
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Business growth
From Small Talk to Big Wins: How to Master the Art of Networking
EPISODE 6 · April 29, 2024 · 25:47
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Founder perspective
Business Mistakes That Cost Us $500K | Corporate vs Entrepreneurship
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 41 · March 16, 2026 · 31:01
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Founder perspective
How a 30-Year-Old Raised $600K in 48 Hours | Mindset & Money Mistakes with Adit Shah
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 36 · February 9, 2026 · 34:45
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Founder perspective
What to Do When Your Backup Plan Fails
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 35 · February 2, 2026 · 18:49
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Founder perspective
The Joy|Money Matrix Every Founder Needs with M Shannon Hernandez
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 32 · January 12, 2026 · 38:49
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Founder perspective
From Corporate Leader to 7-Figure Entrepreneur in 35 Months with Brian Schultz
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 30 · December 29, 2025 · 43:25
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Founder perspective
How to Own Any Room (Even When You Have Imposter Syndrome)
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 23 · November 10, 2025 · 25:03
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Founder perspective
The Work-Life-Balance Myth: How to OWN the Season You’re In
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 18 · October 6, 2025 · 21:03
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Founder perspective
7 Traits That Set 8-Figure Founders Apart (and How to Adopt Them)
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 2 · June 23, 2025 · 21:15
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Founder perspective
Coming to the US, Married After 7 Months, and Going All-In On Entrepreneurship (Our Story)
SEASON 2 · EPISODE 1 · June 23, 2025 · 40:17
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Founder perspective
Unlock Your Hidden Potential with The VESTA METHOD
EPISODE 20 · September 11, 2024 · 28:23
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Founder perspective
Stay Sane, Stay Successful: How To Avoid Burnout in Business
EPISODE 10 · June 12, 2024 · 17:46
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Founder perspective
Why Women Leaders Are DOMINATING Businesses
EPISODE 4 · April 15, 2024 · 21:00
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Founder perspective
The Mindset Shift That Will Transform Your Business
EPISODE 2 · April 1, 2024 · 22:43
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Earlier franchise and startup conversations
Insider Franchising Secrets With Franchise Consultant Jeff Weiss
EPISODE 17 · August 1, 2024 · 56:24
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Earlier franchise and startup conversations
Make BIG Money with Little Effort: The Master Franchise Model
EPISODE 15 · July 19, 2024 · 27:55
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Earlier franchise and startup conversations
The Secrets to Identifying a Winning Franchise
EPISODE 14 · July 11, 2024 · 50:34
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Earlier franchise and startup conversations
The Pros and Cons of Franchising vs. Startup
EPISODE 13 · July 3, 2024 · 46:49
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Earlier franchise and startup conversations
Watch THIS Before Investing in Your New Business
EPISODE 12 · June 26, 2024 · 01:00:03
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