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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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Latest episode

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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The back catalog

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

    How to Build a Cult(ure)

    SEASON 2 · EPISODE 3 · June 26, 2025 · 24:47

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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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  • Business growth

    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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  • Business growth

    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

    Can Grassroots Marketing Save Your Business?

    EPISODE 16 · July 24, 2024 · 32:18

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  • Business growth

    How to Handle Negative Reviews

    EPISODE 9 · June 3, 2024 · 19:43

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  • Business growth

    Can Anyone Be An Influencer?

    EPISODE 7 · May 6, 2024 · 22:12

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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

    Shift Your Mindset for Business SUCCESS

    EPISODE 11 · June 19, 2024 · 36:15

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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

    How Your Values Shape Your Success

    EPISODE 5 · April 22, 2024 · 23:15

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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

    Are you ready to dream BIG?

    EPISODE 1 · April 1, 2024 · 25:44

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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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  • Founder perspective

    Welcome to the Trustedpreneurs Podcast

    TRAILER · March 29, 2024 · 02:14

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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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