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The Most Founder-Friendly Employee Retirement Plan with Matt Ruttenberg – Ep. 360

In this strategic episode, Matt Ruttenberg, Co-Owner of Life, Inc. Retirement Services, shares how to customize retirement plans to slash taxes and favor founders. If you struggle with one-size-fits-all 401ks that hurt your bottom line, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to stack cash balance plans with 401ks for massive deductions
- Why founder-centric designs beat employee-focused defaults
- What deadlines let you backdate 2025 contributions until 2026

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Why Top Leaders Leave — And It’s Not About the Money with Jody and Morgan Thelander – Ep. 356

In this practical episode episode, Jody K. Thelander, CEO of J. Thelander Consulting and Morgan Thelander, COO of J. Thelander Consulting, shares how how to fix messy compensation structures using market data. If you struggle with inconsistent pay and retention risks, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to use surveys for free, tailored market comp insights
- Why balancing cash and equity prevents talent flight
- What data-driven plans avoid emotional comp pitfalls

Read moreWhy Top Leaders Leave — And It’s Not About the Money with Jody and Morgan Thelander – Ep. 356

How to Handle Co-Founder Conflict with Andrew Poles – Ep. 355

In this insightful episode, Andrew Poles, Founder and CEO of Andrew Poles Founder Growth Coaching, shares how to resolve co-founder tensions and evolve into a high-impact CEO without burnout. If you struggle with misaligned decisions and strained leadership partnerships, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to prioritize alignment over agreement to move forward faster
- Why fostering deep connections boosts team performance exponentially
- What neuroscience reveals about avoiding burnout in scaling

You will discover:

- How to use surveys for free, tailored market comp insights
- Why balancing cash and equity prevents talent flight
- What data-driven plans avoid emotional comp pitfalls

Read moreHow to Handle Co-Founder Conflict with Andrew Poles – Ep. 355

The Hobgoblin of Little Minds (Consistency vs Continuity) with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 354

In this paradigm-shifting episode, Scott Ritzheimer shares why rejecting "foolish consistency" unlocks founder greatness across all stages. If you struggle with rigid processes killing innovation or chasing shiny objects derailing vision, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why foolish consistency is the hobgoblin stifling your breakthroughs
- What adaptive leadership separates great founders from the pack
- How continuity of vision beats rigid methods every time

Read moreThe Hobgoblin of Little Minds (Consistency vs Continuity) with Scott Ritzheimer – Ep. 354

Four Houses of Success: A 15th-Century Banker’s Legacy Guide with Cris Zimmermann – Ep. 353

In this profound episode, Cris Zimmermann, Co-Founder of Medici Global Ventures, shares Medici principles for transitioning from success to lasting significance. If you struggle with emptiness despite wealth and unclear legacy impact, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to foster multi-generational family and business continuity like the Medicis
- Why blending art, leadership, and strategy builds enduring influence
- What strategic planning secures your wealth and values for centuries

Read moreFour Houses of Success: A 15th-Century Banker’s Legacy Guide with Cris Zimmermann – Ep. 353

What To Do When You Can’t Spend Your Way to Revenue Growth with David Lorango – Ep. 352

In this invigorating episode, David Lorango, CEO and Founder of Startup Accelerators, shares how to reignite growth when marketing spend no longer moves the needle. If you struggle with flatlining revenue despite bigger budgets and a solid team, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why more ad spend alone kills ROI at scale
- How to shift from acquisition-only to full-funnel creativity
- What injecting fun and joy unlocks breakthrough campaigns

Read moreWhat To Do When You Can’t Spend Your Way to Revenue Growth with David Lorango – Ep. 352

Why Your Executive Team Can’t Scale What You Won’t Show the World with Alan McLaren – Ep. 351

In this energizing episode, Alan McLaren, Co-Founder of STRATA Originals, shares how to build a powerful leadership brand that pulls opportunities to you instead of pushing uphill. If you struggle with team execution feeling heavy and growth stalling despite a strong C-suite, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why your personal visibility is the hidden multiplier for company momentum
- How to start building thought-leadership in just 15 minutes a week
- What authentic commenting on LinkedIn does that original posts alone can’t

Read moreWhy Your Executive Team Can’t Scale What You Won’t Show the World with Alan McLaren – Ep. 351

Why Writing a Bestseller Beats Another Year of Grinding with Tyler Wagner – Ep. 350

In this game-changing episode, Tyler Wagner, Founder of Authors Unite, shares how to write, publish, and launch a bestselling book to skyrocket your credibility and revenue.

You will discover:

- How to turn your expertise into a book in under 90 days
- Why bestseller status is achievable today with the right strategy
- What referral partnerships scale your business without ads

Read moreWhy Writing a Bestseller Beats Another Year of Grinding with Tyler Wagner – Ep. 350

The Dangerous Lie That “Success Will Finally Set You Free” with Shae Bynes – Ep. 349

In this liberating episode, Shae Bynes, Chief Fire Igniter of The Good Faith Group LLC, shares how to replace grind with grace for sustainable success and true freedom. If you struggle with burnout and the hidden costs of ambition, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to receive grace as a gift already available to you
- Why grace, not hustle, is the fuel for lasting results
- What grace-empowered leadership creates flourishing cultures

Read moreThe Dangerous Lie That “Success Will Finally Set You Free” with Shae Bynes – Ep. 349

Why Your Trading Education Is Actually Making You Poorer with Christopher Hnatko – Ep. 348

In this venturesome episode, Christopher Hnatko, Founder of Spartan Trading, shares how to master trading with institutional insights and avoid common pitfalls. If you struggle with financial leaks and poor risk decisions, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to define risk thresholds for scalable business choices
- Why institutional views reveal hidden market dynamics
- What real-time mentoring builds confident profitability

Read moreWhy Your Trading Education Is Actually Making You Poorer with Christopher Hnatko – Ep. 348

The Box You’re in Is Keeping You From the Business You Should Start with Betsy Pepine – Ep. 347

In this empowering episode, Betsy Pepine, Owner of Pepine Realty, shares how to dismantle invisible boxes and embrace entrepreneurship. If you struggle with dissatisfaction and unseen expectations, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to identify confining boxes from family and society
- Why self-reflection reveals your true entrepreneurial path
- What mentors guide you from employee to founder

Read moreThe Box You’re in Is Keeping You From the Business You Should Start with Betsy Pepine – Ep. 347

Why You’re Drowning in Work Instead of Growing Your Business with Mary Cravets – Ep. 346

In the inaugural episode of Secrets of The High Demand Coach, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence speaks to the host of the show, Scott Ritzheimer. Scott shares that he began his entrepreneurial journey at 20 but had to fight for his business's survival. He shares that he had three different bad experiences with coaches which turned him off to the idea. He ultimately found that he wanted to try his hand at being a coach. Not only that, but he wanted to offer a better experience to his clients than what he went through. He founded his coaching company, Scale Architects, after successfully exiting his previous business.

He started his coaching business and this podcast in order to reach founders and celebrate amazing coaches. If you're a seasoned business coach or consultant who is also an entrepreneur and feel you're a great fit for the show, apply here.

Read moreWhy You’re Drowning in Work Instead of Growing Your Business with Mary Cravets – Ep. 346