Shows
Bulletproof Business PodcastE152 - The $3 Million Wall: Why Most Business Owners Get Stuck—and How to Break ThroughMost business owners don't realize they've hit a ceiling until growth feels heavier, riskier, and strangely optional. In this episode, Simone is joined by Tim Martinez (The Inside Man) to unpack the invisible "$3 Million Wall"—the point where personal comfort quietly replaces strategic leadership, and businesses stall without the owner even realizing why. To connect with Tim go to theinsideman.biz This conversation pulls back the curtain on why strategy alone won't get you past this stage, why identity is the real bottleneck, and what must change if you want a business that grows without consuming you—or trappin...
2026-01-1232 minBulletproof Business PodcastE151 - How AI + Structure + Leadership Create a Self-Managing Business** (Part 5 of The Q5 CEO Reset Series)Your business is already running on an operating system—it's just not one you designed on purpose. In this final episode of The Q5 CEO Reset Series, Simone brings everything together to show how leadership identity, structure, and AI-powered systems combine to create a business that can finally run without you. This is the episode that turns insight into execution and reflection into design. A self-managing business doesn't come from working harder or hoping next year will be different—it comes from installing a CEO operating system that replaces chaos with clarity and reaction with intention. In th...
2026-01-0720 minBulletproof Business PodcastE150 - Why Flying by the Seat of Your Pants Is the #1 Thing Keeping You SmallMany business owners pride themselves on being "scrappy," adaptable, and great in a crisis—but that identity comes at a cost. In this episode, Simone holds up the mirror on reactive leadership and reveals why chaos, last-minute decision-making, and constant urgency are not signs of strength—they're the very patterns keeping you trapped in burnout and limiting your growth as a CEO. Reactive leadership may feel productive, but it silently sabotages trust, performance, and scale. If you want a business that runs without you in 2026, you must replace chaos with clarity and reaction with intention. Key...
2025-12-2918 minBulletproof Business PodcastE149 - Why Structure, Clarity, and Performance Management Are the Keys to a Self-Managing Team (Part 3 of The Q5 CEO Reset Series)Most business owners don't avoid structure because they don't need it—they avoid it because it forces honesty. In this episode, Simone pulls back the curtain on why burnout, underperformance, and constant firefighting are almost always symptoms of unclear expectations and avoided leadership. If your team can't step up and your business still depends on you for everything, this episode will show you exactly why—and what must change before 2026. A self-managing business isn't built through hustle or hope—it's built through clarity, standards, and performance leadership. This episode challenges the habits you've normalized and calls you into t...
2025-12-2227 minBulletproof Business PodcastE147 - EPISODE 2 — Q5: How Intentional Rest + Intentional Building Turns the "Dead Week" Into the Most Valuable 7 Days of Your Year (Part 2 of The Q5 CEO Reset Series)That quiet week between Christmas and New Year's—what Simone calls Q5—is the most overlooked window in business. Most owners waste it in half-rest, half-guilt mode. But the smartest CEOs use it to reset, rebuild, and design a different kind of year. In this episode, Simone breaks down how to combine intentional rest with intentional building so you walk into 2026 clear, calm, and fully in your CEO power. Q5 isn't about grinding while everyone else checks out—it's about using the stillness to restore your energy and architect a better business. When you pair recovery with reflection, y...
2025-12-0818 minBulletproof Business PodcastE146 - EPISODE 1 — The Year-End Wake-Up Call: Turning December Into the Start of Your CEO Era EPISODE 1 — The Year-End Wake-Up Call: Turning December Into the Start of Your CEO Era (Part 1 of The Q5 CEO Reset Series) Most business owners treat December as a throwaway month—coasting, collapsing, or just surviving until the calendar flips. But December can be the start of something far more powerful. In this opening episode of The Q5 CEO Reset Series, Simone reveals why this month is the perfect time to step back, see clearly, and begin building the business (and the identity) you actually want in 2026. This episode challenges the lie that you're stuck...
2025-12-0132 minBulletproof Business PodcastE145 - Laugh Your Way to Better Leadership: How Comedy Skills Transform Team PerformanceIn this episode, Simone sits down with comedian and business owner Kevin Hubschmann to explore how the principles of comedy and improv can radically improve communication, leadership, and team collaboration in small businesses. From his early days at Splash to building a thriving comedy and corporate coaching business, Kevin shares how laughter became his most powerful leadership tool — and how business owners can use humor to create trust, engagement, and high-performing teams. Together, Simone and Kevin unpack the surprising overlap between stand-up, improv, and small business success — showing that the best leaders aren't necessarily the funniest in the room...
2025-11-2432 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE144 - The Leadership Shift: Who You Must Become to Lead at the Next LevelFreedom isn't found in automation—it's found in evolution. In this final episode, Simone ties everything together and challenges you to become the leader your business now requires. Your business can only grow to the level of its leader. Key Takeaways Why scaling your company starts with scaling yourself. The five identity shifts from operator to visionary CEO. How AI keeps leadership clear, focused, and sustainable. The mindset that turns success into legacy. Start your leadership reset with the $27 AI Business Scaling Blueprint at aibusinessscalingblueprint.com.
2025-11-1718 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE143 - The Future-Proof Team: From Chaos to Culture Culture isn't a vibe—it's a system. Simone reveals how to design the frameworks and rhythms that make excellence automatic and teams self-managing. You can't scale chaos—but you can scale culture. Key Takeaways The three frameworks every high-performance team needs. How clarity and consistency turn energy into engagement. Why rituals build culture faster than motivation ever could. Using AI to codify and sustain alignment across your company. Turn chaos into culture with the $27 AI Business Scaling Blueprint at aibusinessscalingblueprint.com. THIS SERIES ...
2025-11-1014 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE141 - The Illusion of Control: How Competence Becomes Your CageYour greatest strength may now be your biggest trap. In this episode, Simone challenges the high-performer's mindset that equates control with quality—and shows you the path to scale without losing standards. Control doesn't equal quality—it equals captivity. Key Takeaways Why competence creates dependency instead of freedom. The hidden cost of being "the best." How to replicate excellence through systems, not supervision. Using AI to document and scale your standards. Use the $27 AI Business Scaling Blueprint to turn your genius into systems your team can ru...
2025-10-2712 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE140 - The Burnout Loop: Why Working Harder Is Making You WeakerIf you're tired, overwhelmed, and wondering how you can keep this up—you're not alone. In this kickoff episode, Simone exposes the hidden reason hard-working owners never escape the grind and how to break the burnout loop for good. You're not burned out because you can't handle it—you're burned out because everything still depends on you. Key Takeaways Why overwork is a symptom of under-leading. The difference between being the hero and being the architect. How slowing down to install systems actually speeds up growth. How AI helps you turn leade...
2025-10-2116 min
The KeyHire Small Business PodcastThe KeyHire Q4 Roundtable (with Kurt Uhlir, Young Han & Simone Janssen)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/This week, The KeyHire Small Business Podcast breaks new ground with our first-ever Expert Roundtable—and it’s one you don’t want to miss. Host Corey Harlock brings together three powerhouse guests, each known for driving real results inside growing companies: Kurt Uhlir, CMO of Easy Home Search and champion of servant leadership; Young Han, fractional CFO and founder of Thesis; and Simone Janssen, founder of Bull...
2025-10-2044 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE123 - Why HR Is A Must Have And Why Waiting On It Could Cost You Your BusinessIn this episode, Simone and HR expert Katherine Hartvickson dive deep into one of the most misunderstood — and often avoided — parts of running a business: Human Resources. HR has a reputation problem. It's often associated with getting written up, let go, or stuck in bureaucratic red tape. But the truth? Skipping HR is one of the most expensive mistakes a small business owner can make. Katherine unpacks real-world examples of legal and financial fallout when HR is ignored, and explains how proactive HR systems not only protect your business but help it grow faster and more s...
2025-06-1638 min
The KeyHire Small Business PodcastDoubling Down on Certainty During Uncertain Times (with Simone Janssen)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Are you struggling to maintain your team's alignment and focus in today's unpredictable business environment? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Simone Janssen, founder of Bulletproof Business Growth, to explore how effective leadership can create internal certainty even when the external world feels chaotic. The biggest hurdle isn't external pressures—it's the gap between what's clear in a leader's mind and how they convey that information in a way that their team truly understands. While leaders are...
2025-06-0448 minBulletproof Business PodcastE121 - Leadership Beyond Fear: Inspiring The Next Generation Of TeamsThis episode is all about leadership - the stark contrast between fear-based approaches and the type of inspirational leadership that truly drives results. As Simone shares, the old-school leadership styles that may have worked in the past are now falling flat, especially with the influx of younger Gen Z employees entering the workforce. The reality is that most workplaces today are still dominated by fear-based leadership. Leaders who rule through intimidation, micromanagement, and a fear of consequences. And the costs of this approach are severe - from high turnover and stifled innovation to a complete breakdown in ps...
2025-06-0233 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE120 - Unlocking The Mindset Of Freedom And Wealth: From Operators To EntrepreneursSimone and Nicky explore the journey from being business operators to becoming true entrepreneurs. The conversation underscores how authenticity in business creates both fulfillment and market success. By introducing Jung's archetypes, they offer a framework for entrepreneurs to connect with their true selves and communicate more effectively. Nicky introduces their innovative AI profiling tool for brand archetypes that's helping craft targeted marketing messages. For more info or to connect with Nicky go to: https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/about
2025-05-2628 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE116 - Asking For The Sale: Marketing And Copywriting For ScalabilitySamantha and Simone discussed the critical role of copywriting and marketing in driving business growth and scalability: Salespeople need to be confident in asking for the sale, as effective copywriting can streamline the process. Audience education through low-ticket courses, etc. improves lead quality by helping customers understand value. Understanding sales psychology and focusing on customer needs (not just wants) is key for crafting converting copy. While AI can assist, it can't replace the human touch in writing - balancing AI with personal elements is crucial. Effective communication, whether through...
2025-04-2829 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE111 - Building a Profit-Focused CultureIn this episode, host Simone tackles a critical issue for small business owners - establishing a profit-centric mindset throughout your entire organization. We'll discuss why every role in your company needs to be directly or indirectly driving profitability, and provide a strategic framework for instilling this profit-focused culture in your team. Key Takeaways: Aim for a 3-to-6 times return on investment for every role you add to your company Define clear profitability goals and metrics for each position Optimize your organizational structure and workflows to eliminate "dead-end" roles Hire team members who inherently understand the importance...
2025-03-2417 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE109 - Launch And Scale Without Wasting Your Money And ResourcesIn this episode we are excited to talk with David Hirschfeld, owner of https://launch1st.tekyz.com/ about the right way to start and scale without making the biggest mistake that costs founders precious time, money and momentum. Simone and David discuss the 4 main areas of focus: 1—How starting with the vision is only the beginning but may have to take the backseat in the process 2—Finding PMF before creating the product and why that is so important 3—For existing companies, figuring out where the bottleneck is that gets in the way time and time again 4—Especially for our audience who...
2025-03-1025 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastBuilding a "Lean Profit Machine": Unlocking the Power of Six Sigma and LeanIf you're a business owner or leader who's tired of constantly fighting fires and struggling to drive sustainable growth, this podcast episode is a must-listen. Simone Janssen reveals the powerful methodology they've used to help countless organizations break free from chaos and unlock new levels of operational efficiency and profitability. And it all comes down to the dynamic duo of Six Sigma and Lean. You'll discover: • The 5 essential steps of the Six Sigma DMAIC framework and how to apply them to identify and address the root causes of inefficiencies in your business. ...
2024-12-0223 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastYour Exit Strategy… How Well Will You Do?In this episode, Simone and Joshua Monge, a fractional COO specializing in business optimization, discussed the critical steps business owners should take to prepare for a successful exit. They highlighted the importance of proper structuring, documentation, and maintaining a scalable business identity separate from the owner. The conversation covered topics such as the value of EBITDA, the role of certified professionals in business valuation, and strategies for addressing operational bottlenecks. The hosts emphasized the need to start the exit planning process early, get one's financial house in order, and document key processes to ensure a sm...
2024-11-2533 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastRight People, Right Seats: Hiring Your #2Are you a founder or CEO looking to take your organization to the next level? The key might just be in your second-in-command. In this essential new episode, we dive deep into the power of the #2 role and how to navigate the opportunities and pitfalls of this critical hire. Join us as we explore: -The critical functions and responsibilities of a strong #2 leader -Common mistakes to avoid when bringing on a second-in-command -Proven strategies for a successful search, onboarding, and integration process -Real-life case studies and lessons...
2024-11-1825 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE70 - Your Core System For Next Level ResultsTired of lackluster results despite your best efforts? Learn the powerful framework top performers use to shatter plateaus and produce breakthrough growth. This episode reveals how strategic focus on key priorities, crystal clear metrics, and unwavering accountability systems can transform your business when executed with discipline. Tune in to discover how redefining your operating standards to the next level takes performance to an entirely new height.
2024-05-0618 min
Talk mit K - der Talk-Podcast des Kölner Stadt-AnzeigerWarum wollen Frauen keine älteren Männer mehr, Simone Janssen? Die Kölner Partner-Agentin im GesprächJede Woche kommen im Podcast "Talk mit K" interessante Menschen aus Köln zu Wort.
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Seit 30 Jahren betreibt Simone Janssen die Partnervermittlung "Wir 2 - Partnertreff" im Raum Köln, Bonn und Düsseldorf. Bei ihr lernen sich potenzielle Paare also nicht auf digitalen Dating-Plattformen wie Tinder und Bumble kennen, sondern analog. Im Podcast erzählt Simone Janssen...
2024-05-0257 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE69 - Your Crystal Clear Vision And Bought In TeamStruggling to get traction on your big business goals? Tune in to learn powerful and practical ways to communicate your vision in a way that truly energizes your team. Discover tactics like sharing the inspiring "why" and defining milestones quarterly to vividly illustrate your future. Regular updates that recognize wins, and involving your team in discussions helps foster buy-in that moves progress forward. Whether stabilizing or supercharging, clear vision is key. JOIN NOW for strategies to engage hearts and minds as you lead change.
2024-04-2923 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE68 - The Key To Better Hiring, Retention And Fast Growth: Unlock Your Team's PotentialTired of being the one who has to come up with every answer? Today's show explores how Leveraged Leadership can transform your hiring, retention and growth. Instead of managing every role yourself, equip your team to take on more over time through clear vision, learning opportunities and collaborative goal-setting. Learn strategies for developing employees' potential and skillfully scaling your business. Tune in to unlock effortless growth!
2024-04-2221 minBulletproof Business PodcastE67 - Accountability Systems: Take The Guesswork Out Of GrowthTired of chaos killing your progress? In this episode, learn how clear accountability systems can transform your business. The secret is implementing the 3 P's: defining roles and responsibilities for your People, strategizing company-wide Priorities, and establishing review Processes. These three pillars foster transparency and ownership, rooting out the real causes holding you back - a lack of coordination and follow-through. JOIN NOW to claim the tools to raise accountability, align efforts, and blow past your growth goals.
2024-04-1624 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE66 - Delegation Reinvented: Stop Wearing All The Hats And Develop A Self-led TeamAre You Drowning in Daily Tasks and Exhausted from Trying to Do It All Yourself? Join us right now as we discuss how to reinvent your approach to delegation and finally free yourself from being the single point of failure in your business. Learn how to cultivate a self-led dream team that can drive strategic growth with minimal involvement from you. Discover how empowering your team with vision, training, and accountability is the key to unlocking leverage and scaling beyond your current limits. JOIN NOW to gain massive time back and boost your...
2024-04-0818 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE65 - It's Time To Take Control Of Q2Tired of feeling pulled in too many directions each quarter? As a small business owner, it's easy to get stuck reacting instead of driving real results. In this episode, I'll share how focusing on bold decisions and accountability can help you fully redirect your trajectory. Find out how small shifts now can unleash big rewards throughout the rest of the year. Listen here to take your business to the next level in Q2:
2024-04-0121 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE64 - Unsticking By Making The Hard Decisions And Gaining MomentumAre You Tired of Feeling Stuck While Opportunities Pass You By? As a busy small business owner, it's all too easy to fall into a pattern of avoiding crucial decisions out of fear. But in this video, I'll reveal how NOT deciding is actually the #1 thing holding your business back from achieving its true growth potential. Discover the small mindset adjustments that can transform your trajectory from constantly reacting to actively expanding your business and seizing new opportunities. Watch now to get unstuck and back in control of driving your company's future success.
2024-03-2518 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE63 - Biggest Cost In Business: Not Making DecisionsToday I'll share how business owners can overcome decision-making fears and get unstuck from the inertia that's holding them back. Why avoiding choices is the real danger, not making imperfect ones Strategies for starting small and building confidence Simple ways to delegate better without micromanaging Tips for rapid experimentation instead of seeking perfection It's time to escape the endless thinking trap and start actually running your company. JOIN NOW and discover the small shifts that can transform your trajectory from stagnant to high-growth.
2024-03-1816 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE62 - The Number One Underlying Principal for a High-Performance TeamWant to go from mediocrity to excellence? It starts with one key principle to build a high-performing team. Warren Buffett long ago identified the single most important trait. Surprisingly, it's often overlooked in hiring. Discover the game-changing insight behind everything Buffett has accomplished. When you focus on this ingredient first, everything else will follow. Join to learn the underestimated quality that transforms companies.
2024-03-1120 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE61 - Follow Jeff Bezos' Footsteps… Creating Leaders At Every LevelDo you want a self-managing company where you only focus on the highest level stuff? That's the holy grail in business and every business owner's dream. Here's the deal: this cannot EVER happen if you don't have a congruent team that follows strong guiding leadership principles. Like Amazon's. I'll go through Amazon's leadership principles with you and help you understand how to translate them into your business. This is bigger than core values. It's your Northstar. JOIN NOW and discover why and how to set up your principles to live and die...
2024-03-0434 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE60 - How Your Own Poor Behavior Is Limiting Your Business SuccessWhen you are really honest with yourself, how are you condoning behaviors on your team that kill your business? I know it may not be obvious and certainly not intended…. What's certainly true though: how you show up, they show up! Are you watching the clock with them? Do they deliver on-time, unprompted? Does it seem like they can't think themselves out of a paper bag? JOIN NOW and discover how your own, unintentional behaviors are causing the very same in your team.
2024-02-2622 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE59 - Create Off-The-Hook ProductivityAre you moving much slower than you want, and everything is always on your shoulders? It gets exhausting when you feel like, if you don't push it, it doesn't happen. Your employees are constantly asking for your approval. They get stuck on solving the simplest problems. Nobody seems to be able to make a decision without you. You may have set up some important SOPs, policies, and rules... JOIN NOW and discover how those could be killing your productivity and engagement right now.
2024-02-1918 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE58 - The Pitfalls Of Hiring Your #2Are you afraid that it won't go well with your current team when you hire someone else to manage them? With good reason. Studies show that, especially when you have team members who've been around for a while, this transition can blow up your company with people being grumpy and resistant. They are not happy because they are used to just going to you... Which is part of why you've been stuck in almost every role in your team. This is not an easy transition and has to come with much preparation and in...
2024-02-1226 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE57 - Your Approach To Hiring Is All Wrong...Is the problem really hiring or retention? Everybody complains that hiring is more difficult that ever…. But the real question is, is it really hiring that's the problem or retention? You may have a lot of employees that you don't want to retain, but the question is always, is that because you have a people problem or a process problem? Everybody loves to blame the people, but when we dig in and uncover what is actually in place vs what should be in place, things often look pretty grim... One of the biggest issues is that there isn't enough focus on what...
2024-02-0522 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE56 - Getting Next-level Results That Have Little To Do With You..80% of companies have stated values, but only 23% of employees know what they mean and have some type of practice around them (HBR). This could be one BIG reason why you are not able to grow and it feels like you are constantly experiencing groundhog day… Truth is, values are extremely important, but only if they are articulated right and have a way to translate into action. Truth #2: What most companies (don't) use as values is more interior decoration than a business-changing practice. We are working in a new era where leadership pr...
2024-01-2923 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE55 - From Tactical To DoneStarting a business is easy, but the real challenge lies in scaling it up... Many of our clients are great with ideas, innovation, even getting the first traction but then... it all falls apart. Truth is, the visionary who starts the business needs an entirely different skillset to run and grow it and that's where so many business owners get hopelessly stuck. Truth #2: Unless you can find someone else who is magically the perfect fit to grow the company for you, it will absolutely be on you to learn the skills to become an operational...
2024-01-2227 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE54 - Effective Delegation That Does Not Involve YouEver heard of peer-to-peer delegation? Trust me, when you see it in action and it works, it's the most beautiful thing ever…. Where most business owners have no path forward for growth is that they get stuck in being the HUB... for everything. The only way to change that is if you uplevel the quality of your team so they can self-manage. Now none of that works until you have a team you trust so you CAN let go. JOIN NOW and discover how to restructure the team and your thinking so that ev...
2024-01-1520 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE53 - Breaking The Mold In 2024. You Can't Grow Without Practicing ThisIf you've drawn a line in the sand and committed to next year being your year of transformation and growth, rethinking your leadership is step one... If you keep catching yourself thinking that you just don't have the right people, there is no path forward. There is ONE most important habit that you and your team must practice if getting to the next level is non-negotiable. JOIN NOW and discover how you can move away from your old patterns that keep you stuck in being the bottleneck in your business.
2024-01-0119 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE52 - Why Being A Generous Leader Is the ONLY Way To Reach Your GoalsThis is the best time of the year to reflect... For all of you who are ready to have the best year ever, likely this also means YOU have to show up differently. Yep, it's not just about the strategies; it's mostly about the person behind those strategies. Faith, kindness and grace are 3 of the most important attributes of being a generous leader. Because generosity means giving and being a good steward. JOIN NOW and discover how to reset so that you can come from a place of highest service and...
2023-12-2526 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE51 - The #1 Trait For The Most Valuable EmployeesIt's undeniable, power dynamics between employers and employees have been shifting. Many find themselves increasingly over a barrel and are struggling to figure out how to deal with this. Can't let them walk all over you, right? True enough AND, the magic is to figure out where to give and what's non-negotiable This goes back to standards, habits, and traits. JOIN NOW and discover where you can't stick your head in the sand and what the indicators are that there is no win-win situation to be had (and what to do about it!)
2023-12-1822 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE50 - When You Can't Hire Right, And There's No Silver BulletStruggling with hiring, unreliable employees and ever rising labor costs are the 3 biggest problems that most small business owners are facing. Defining your compelling mission and crafting a powerful vision story are key to attracting passionate people who energize your work. Yet developing the right leadership system to help talent grow takes work. It takes time-tested, proven methods to build the self-managing company of your dreams and get out of the weeds for good…
2023-12-1115 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE49 - Basic Project Management Skills For All!What if your whole team could start thinking like their own project managers? Where, every day, the project is evaluated, planned, and executed at the highest level... If you still suffer from executing at the very basic level of delegation, this most likely doesn't happen for you. When your team is used to just executing tasks, that's all they'll ever do! Meaning: You are the hub for all information and the bottleneck when there isn't enough of you to go around. JOIN NOW and discover how to teach basic PM skills...
2023-12-0418 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE48 - Forget About PlatitudeDuring the holiday season, gratitude tends to be something that keeps coming up. For some people, it is their favorite time of the year and for others, it's nothing more than a glossover on a picturesque myth. However, there is a lot to be said for taking a one-day show and turning it into a practice rather than a on-day show... Truth: Gratitude is a #1 brain hack and it also makes a profound core value. JOIN now and discover how to take the season and turn it into something that transforms the whole...
2023-11-2717 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE47 - Why Zero Turnover Does More Harm Than GoodOnce you get employees, you want to keep them... right? Turns out, not necessarily. Most business owners still shudder to remember "the great resignation." Rising labor costs, much higher employee expectations--having a great team is harder than ever. Truth: while retaining top talent matters, zero attrition risks more harm than good in the long run. JOIN NOW and discover why strategic pruning is now more important than ever.
2023-11-2020 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE46 - Mastering The Process Not The OutcomeThe score takes care of itself... It's time to look at how this applies to building the best team. It's not just having the right people; it's supporting them with standards of excellence and discipline. This is what leaders do. We'll talk about how to create the process that drives the best results without results being the focus. It's about the journey, right? JOIN NOW and discover the 5 principles that will take ordinary people and give them the best chance to become allstars.
2023-11-1317 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE45 - Are you a BOSS?It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do. We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do." --Steve Jobs You may think this doesn't apply to you because maybe you think your people can't operate at that level. If that's really true, no matter what industry you are in, you didn't hire the right people. We'll talk about how to train and set standards and then, reap the benefits... JOIN NOW and discover the 3 key focus areas that take you from a "...
2023-11-0621 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE44 - #1 Productivity Hack: Extreme OwnershipSave the drama for you mama... ever heard this before? Truth: having drama on your team destroys your productivity and your culture, and any A-players you do have won't put up with an environment like that for long, and they will leave if you can't correct the dynamics. Humans are wired for drama from prehistoric times, but the same behavior that helped us survive now does a lot more harm than good. We'll talk about how to eradicate drama and other damaging behaviors from your team and what to instill instead. JOIN NOW...
2023-10-3019 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE43 - Building A High Performance TeamTop athletes and top team members in business have one MAJOR thing in common: they never stop training. Onboarding is the main event everybody is familiar with but that is just the beginning of your investment into them... Truth: done right, this is the difference between a team that never stops contributing at a higher level and one that's comfortable, complacent and just waiting to collect a paycheck. It's easier to accept this and complain about it than to get organized and make the changes... or is it? JOIN NOW and discover the 2...
2023-10-2318 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE42 - The Seven Steps To Eradicating NegativityEver had to deal with one of those perpetual naysayers where nothing is possible and every idea lands on dry dirt? It's not just demotivating, but mentally exhausting and even worse, can infect your whole culture. Truth: it's hard to deal with, easy to ignore the signs but if you allow it, the impact can be catastrophic. Many people avoid conflict at all cost but this one will cost you big if you don't address it. JOIN NOW and discover the 7-steps to crush negativity and create a culture where this...
2023-10-1620 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE41 - Hiring Right In ONE InterviewHiring "the right people" has gotten harder and harder... Truth: there are great people out there but if you don't know how to hire efficiently, even if you find them, they won't stick. Time to reevaluate your process because without a good process you'll never have the time or success getting rockstars on your team. JOIN NOW and discover how to hire right in ONE interview...
2023-10-0923 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE40 - Your Key to Sustainable GrowthThere is no scaling without great leadership... All the cutting edge strategies for growth won't get you anywhere if you can't execute once business is flooding in. At least not if you don't want to lose your mind, money and reputation... JOIN NOW and discover what leadership style will get you surprising results.
2023-10-0216 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE39 - The Wacamole of BusinessEver feel like as soon as you fix one thing in the business, another issue pops up? There's always another challenge around the corner. Focusing on the negative causes contraction and leaves no room for solutions or expansion- it leads to burnout. Here's the good news: You are in the business of solving challenges! Commit to being in the challenge and use your CEO lens to figure out what's REALLY going on and how to change it. Raise your energy and your team will do the same and you will get through the challenge together with clear goals, care and a...
2023-09-2517 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE38 - Q4 - Meh Or Miracle. Get Ready For Your Best Quarter EverSummer is over and let's make sure everybody knows that (you included:)... You could cruise straight from summer distraction to end of year holidays and many do. But this is also your time to make the biggest difference for your business going forward... Watch this episode and get back in the saddle with clear focus and fresh energy. Be the leader who can inspire and champion.
2023-09-1819 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE37 - The CEO Roller Coaster. How To Manage Being At The TopIt's lonely being at the top... Being the boss and responsible for everything creates a lot of stress. The "CEO rollercoaster" is a real thing and challenges with mental health and burnout affects over 60% of entrepreneurs. Discover how to make sure that you'll keep loving what you do and that you won't burn out on the way... AND... how to feel make sure you can stay at the top of your game.
2023-09-1121 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE36 - How To Get More Out Of Your Time - Don't Let Your Time Manage You...There's always more to do than there is time... That's stressful but the worst thing that happens is that all your time and energy goes into running the business, not building it. It's not about working harder, doubling down and pushing through. We give you the strategy for how to take control of your schedule, get focused and let go in the most effective way so that you can free up your best hours for high impact work.
2023-09-0417 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE35 - Reset, Get Ready, Focus And Go!We are about to enter the last third of 2023... Are you refreshed and focused and ready to squeeze out all you can or are you finding yourself losing steam? Listen to discover the 10 most important questions to ask yourself to get you on track, getting the most out of the year. There's a lot of momentum left to be had. Time to show up fresh and new!
2023-08-2819 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE34 - Taking You Out Of The Driver's SeatToo many business owners are terrible at delegating and they tend to do it at the most basic level that keeps them stuck as the hub for everything... To be able to grow you need to follow the 3 steps that create team autonomy and overall ownership of business results--without you being in the middle of it. This sounds basic but it is one of the biggest gaps that keeps business owners stuck and unable to grow. We talk about the 3 power moves that you must follow when you want a team that runs like a w...
2023-08-2116 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE33 - Here's Why Delegating Keeps You StuckDelegating is supposed to be the thing that enables you to grow because now other people are taking care of the things you used have to do all on your own. Except for, that's not what happens for most business owners. Most business owners only delegate at the most basic level which tends to create more problems than it solves. The biggest issue is, most business owners keep placing themselves as the hub of this process and now they have a team dynamic that is frustratingly codependent. If you hired a team because you wanted...
2023-08-1417 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE32 - The Three Questions You Must Ask Yourself To Hire The Right Candidate.Hiring the RIGHT people is the greatest opportunity to grow your business If you are like most of our clients, you've made the wrong choice far too many times and it has cost your dearly... There are 3 questions you must ask yourself that will help you make the right choice so you can build that team that can put you on a fast track to growth.
2023-08-0726 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE31 - 3 Things You Must Do To Make Your Managers Into SuperstarsHands down, THE biggest challenge our clients have is hiring and training effective leadership that can run the business so they don't have to... Your existing team may be good and well intentioned, but chances are, they are DOERS, not strategic performers so everything keeps being up to you. So this is what you must do to FLIP IT: go from 90/10 (working IN vs working ON the business) to the needed 5/95…
2023-07-3122 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE30 - Scaling Without The Growing Pains. Principles You Absolutely Cannot Afford To Miss.When you want to grow your business fast, you have to make sure you are set up right so you can keep all the plates spinning. Most business owners suffers from far too much short term planning and all these temporary fixes cause big problems when there's suddenly more demand on the business. To get it right, it takes time... Time you don't have when momentum is coming your way and your business, customers and team are relying on that you are READY.
2023-07-2421 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE29 - How To Make Sure That People DON'T Consider Working For Your CompanyOne easy mistake that many business owners make that explains why they can't hire great people... NOT delivering the clarity and specificity that great talent needs to feel like they will be able to be successful. It may seem not a big deal but has serious implications. Here's what to do to make sure you are not Twitter's Linda Yaccarino who is our example for what NOT to do in this case...
2023-07-1720 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE28 - Why Can Successful Leaders Handle 100,000+ Employees While Most Business Owners Can't Handle 10?Easy answer: they practice what most others won't because they know there is no way to grow without building a winning team. Without doing it right, you will always be the bottleneck to your business and leadership systems are what distinguishes ok/stuck businesses from the ones that are growing and thriving.. We talk about how to build your team up and the 4 main focus areas that will enable you to grow leaders at every level which are the key to your freedom and success as a business owner.
2023-07-1027 minBulletproof Business PodcastE27 - Getting Your Team Onboard With Changes...What if you are going through all this work and then your team won't buy into the changes? Sometimes this is not an easy process but overall what they are all craving is CLARITY and CERTAINTY and that is what you are providing now. This process will also give you a clear idea who the right people are on your bus....
2023-07-0313 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE26 - Why Your People Keep Leaving YouHigh turnover rates are widespread due to low tolerance for bad culture, leadership, and environment. Small business owners (SBOs) are particularly affected by the financial and emotional impact of losing key players but even losing not-so-great employees can create a gap that must be filled… often by you. There are six primary reasons why people leave, and it's essential to address these issues to retain top talent.
2023-06-2622 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE25 - Hiring For QualityMore people are on the job hunt than have been in a while and more jobs keep being added. Average hourly compensation is slightly down and quit rates are softening which should be great news for small businesses AND... quality hires are still tough to find... I talk about the 2 ways to think about hiring right now and how to make sure you can still win.
2023-06-1922 minBulletproof Business PodcastE24 - Unshakable Confidence SellsConfidence transforms mediocre leaders into great ones. Lacking confidence, leaders get stuck in comfort zones and nobody buys what they sell... Confident leaders make difficult decisions easily, knowing what they seek to achieve and they know how to inspire and empower for the best team results possible. We talk about the 4 steps to cultivate confidence as a leader that sets your team up for clarity and certainty and builds the high performance culture that's the foundation for growth and freedom.
2023-06-1215 minBulletproof Business PodcastE23 - The One-One Rule That Puts You On The Fast TrackMost business owners don't do strategic planning because they don't see how it'll benefit their business when things change all the time anyway... They always have too much to do so they tell themselves they'll get to it "when things calm down, " and of course, because they don't do it, things never calm down. But how do you do it right? What's too little and what's too much? We explore why strategic planning is an absolute must when you want to grow and be profitable and how the one-hour rule across all different layers in y...
2023-06-0518 minBulletproof Business PodcastE22 - From Basic To Strategic: Get Out Of The Box ThinkingAssuming you covered 1-10 from last week, here's the sequel: real out-of-box thinking. Building Leaders At Every Level. This requires that all fundamentals are covered already.. Your team has to be ready to bring their A-game. They have the CAPACITY. They GET you - vision, culture, mission. They WANT to win. No, they NEED to win... Now, are you ready to lead them to victory?
2023-05-2927 minBulletproof Business PodcastE21 - The ONE Simple Thing That Could Be Costing You EverythingIf you want to challenge your team to produce at a higher level, there are likely things you aren't doing that could make a big difference. Altogether the ONE thing is: challenge and grow your team... How do you get there? These are BASIC key points but without checking all the boxes on this list, likely you'll hit a growth plateau that will present itself over and over again until you address these 10 must-do best practices. Even missing ONE aspect could be costing you everything right now...
2023-05-2225 minBulletproof Business PodcastE20 - One Simple Reason For Your Employees LeavingMoney matters, but it's not the only reason - or even the main reason - good employees leave or why you struggle to hire them. Assuming it's just about pay is costly. Studies show you have far more control over attracting and keeping the right team than you realize. The biggest threats are under-qualified managers and "employee engagement crisis". If left unaddressed, it leads to revolving doors and business failure. Take action now before you fall irrevocably behind. Your managers could already be damaging success and sustainability.
2023-05-1524 min
himmelwärts und erdverbunden - der Podcast aus dem Bistum TrierBodo Janssen: Geiselhaft - Jet-Set-Partys – KlosterDas bewegte Leben des Hotelerben Bodo Janssen
Als 24-jähriger Millionärssohn wird Bodo Janssen entführt und nach sieben Tagen von einem Mobilen Einsatzkommando befreit. Danach führt er in Hamburg ein Leben auf der Überholspur. Als sein Vater bei einem Flugzeugabsturz stirbt, übernimmt Bodeo Janssen mit 33 die Leitung der elterlichen Hotelkette "Upstalsboom". Und erweist sich erst mal als mieser Chef. Begegnungen im Kloster krempeln ihn um. Von all dem erzählt er Christopher Hoffmann für „himmelwärts und erdverbunden – der Podcast aus dem Bistum Trier“.
Bodo Janssen hat viele Bücher geschrieben, die bei verschiedenen Ve...
2023-05-1307 minBulletproof Business PodcastE19 - How the Elusive Concept of Alignment Doubles Your Financial ResultsWant to double your money? New research proves that aligning your team is the ultimate key to financial success. Also, it beats the growth paradox and lets you think bigger as a leader. And the best part? It takes the pressure off top leaders, so they can deliver their highest value to the company. Don't just survive in today's business environment where most businesses fail, THRIVE with this hidden key to success!
2023-05-0815 minBulletproof Business PodcastE18 - Being on autopilot could be costing you millions right now…The hardest part of having a great business isn't the product or finding the audience. It's building and maintaining a great team that drives growth. Successful leaders prioritize company culture and group identity for repeatable results. Enrolling and empowering rather than directing, supporting accountability, and challenging growth gets the team off autopilot and executing creatively. This is what it takes to go from good to great.
2023-05-0117 minBulletproof Business PodcastE17- Culture is not just a buzzword...You want your business to scale. You know you need the right people on your bus in order for your business to scale. You know you need a set mission, vision and operational plan with built in accountability...but most importantly, you need a CULTURE of high performance, loyalty and accountability.
2023-04-2418 minBulletproof Business PodcastE16 - The Greatest Opportunity For Leaders Right NowThe Great Reset is a huge opportunity for business leaders like YOU to build an all-star team. Ignore the Nay Sayers and focus on taking advantage of this season. Discover how to speak the language of those who can help you take your business from high 6-figures to 7 or from 7-figures to 10MM or more. The one simple thing that sets you up to win and get your team ready to transform your business for greater income, freedom, and impact.
2023-04-1719 minBulletproof Business PodcastE15 - The Domino EffectOne of the biggest issues with employees delivering at the highest level are that they are not set up to do so. We explore what it means to create an interdependent team that is aligned with the mIssion and vision, committed to accomplishment and set up as a community that supports and up levels one another. Customer engagement, economic understanding, economic transparency, the right setup for compensation and participation are the key points...
2023-04-1013 minBulletproof Business PodcastE14 - How To Solve Your Hiring SlumpYour team and turnover is likely your highest business cost. Clients often complain about disengaged employees who leave when offered more money, taking valuable investment with them. Two truths: employee expectations have changed and adaptation is necessary to compete. I provide 5 key points for solving this challenge.
2023-04-0320 minBulletproof Business PodcastE13 - The Three RightsYou don't need a revolution for your business to take off. The truth is, scaling is about systematic consistencies. The right people, the right systems and the right leadership practice. These three "rights" will dramatically improve your business just like they did for our client, Kevin.
2023-03-3011 minBulletproof Business PodcastE12 - Everybody Wants To Have Fewer Meetings...Meetings waste time and may not be effective in driving strategy or accountability. It's tempting to reduce them, but the impact is significant. Doing this right transforms your business from transactional to transformational, resulting in an engaged team committed to the organization whereas not doing this could cost you everything...
2023-03-2022 minBulletproof Business PodcastE11 - Chain Of PrioritiesAs a business owner, you must adapt your role. It's counterintuitive because the same qualities that made you great at starting your company can hinder its growth. Burnout is inevitable without a strategy for lasting forward momentum. You need a chain of priorities...
2023-03-1313 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE13- The Three RightsYou don't need a revolution for your business to take off. The truth is, scaling is about systematic consistencies. The right people, the right systems and the right leadership practice. These three "rights" will dramatically improve your business just like they did for our client, Kevin.
2023-03-0611 minBulletproof Business PodcastE10 - Where Do Good Leaders Come From?Many people believe great leaders are born, not made. But being a natural leader is not necessary to be effective...There are 5 constructs to improve leadership skills: Effective meetings, improving company culture, inspiring team growth, giving direct feedback, and balancing certainty and vulnerability. The key to great leadership? Developing emotional intelligence. Focus on your outcome and improve your leadership skills today!
2023-03-0318 minBulletproof Business PodcastE09 - When It's Time To Hire That Leadership Team... If you want to experience exponential growth YOU have to fully step into your CEO role and build a strong leadership team to facilitate and support this. This crucial step will determine success or failure. I talk about how to prepare, so when you do hire for those expensive roles, you are ready. What to look out for when you hire. Who the right people are…
2023-02-2021 minBulletproof Business PodcastE08 - Recession Proof Your BusinessCan you really recession proof your business? Turns out, what you have to do to be in the best position right now is also the same stuff that you have to put in place if you ever want a true shot at scaling your business. We discuss the efficacy of layoffs, why they don't solve anything and what to focus on instead. The three most important concepts that will give you a leg up in ANY market... And what you, as the leader, can't ignore so you don't miss the boat.
2023-02-1316 minBulletproof Business PodcastE07 - Shut Up And ListenDo you often wish you wouldn't be the only person in your company who brings great strategy to the table? Does it seem like everybody is always looking at you for the solution? This is a common phenomenon and one of the biggest reasons that companies plateau. The tricky question is: are they not able to show up at a higher level or are you getting in their way?
2023-02-0121 minBulletproof Business PodcastE06 - Freedom! Replace yourself…Part of owning a business is supposed to be about having freedom, but it often doesn't happen. To have a scalable and sustainable business, you must find a way to replace yourself from the operator mode and not become a bottleneck to growth. How long can you sustain 24/7 without burning out and losing your passion and commitment?. Time to break through this plateau!
2023-01-3116 minBulletproof Business PodcastE05 - How To Set Your Company Up To Win NowThe 3 critical aspects to pay attention to so your good company can become great. This simple system makes the difference between eeking by with dissatisfying revenue, tiny profit margins, constantly having to manage and control everything and not creating the desired impact, and moving to exponential growth AND better profit margins, having the freedom to focus on your level of genius and being able to create a much higher level of value and purpose for their families, teams and customers.
2023-01-3021 minBulletproof Business PodcastE04 - Time To Quit Playing SmallToo many business leaders set "safe" goals because they feel they are lacking the right people or resources. It's not about what you as an individual can do right now... It's about what your business can achieve with the right, sustainable team. THINK BIG!
2023-01-2525 minBulletproof Business PodcastE03 - What makes scaling sustainable?Scaling your doesn't usually go with being sustainable. It's a big push and if it's not set up right it tends to end up in a big implosion. Getting you right and getting your team right with proper focus and intention is a must. There are 5 major areas to focus on so that everybody is focused on their skills, their heart and their purpose... ..without which this whole scaling effort tends to end up feeling like a long, terribly exhausting slog uphill. But, with the right focus and the...
2023-01-2417 min2023-01-2325 minBulletproof Business PodcastEpisode 9 (needs title)Scaling your doesn't usually go with being sustainable. It's a big push and if it's not set up right it tends to end up in a big implosion. Getting you right and getting your team right with proper focus and intention is a must. There are 5 major areas to focus on so that everybody is focused on their skills, their heart and their purpose... ..without which this whole scaling effort tends to end up feeling like a long, terribly exhausting slog uphill. But, with the right focus and the...
2023-01-1617 minBulletproof Business PodcastE02 - Create Clear, Consistent, Next Level Results in 2023Does it sometimes feel like you keep hitting your head against the wall, pushing hard, taking everything on and for a little while it seems to go a little better and you have a little hope and then... it all goes back to how it was? There is always another challenge around the corner in business. One of the most important roadblock is the lack of clarity and consistency AND, the courage to keep thinking BIG and push for next level results, even when things haven't been working. But for the COMMITTED there...
2023-01-0920 minBulletproof Business PodcastE01 - How To Make Your Business BulletproofIn today's episode we are going back to the basics and focusing on what really matters: exponential AND sustainable growth. We talk about the 3 most important elements that we have to get right for this to be possible: Right people The tools to help them be successful The right leadership practices to foster growth and accountability
2023-01-0321 min
Anno PunktPunktPunkt071 - Der globale GiftmüllhandelWeltweit wird giftiger Müll produziert, doch oftmals soll dieser nicht im eigenen Land gelagert werden. Daraus entstand ein globaler Giftmüllhandel. Simone M. Müller hat zu diesem Thema geforscht und ist meine Gesprächspartnerin.
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Der Weg zum Müllhandel
Giftmüll
Umweltbewegung
Nimby
Was Geiftmüll ist
Chemische Waffe
Pestizid
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Asbest
Ein Schiff geht auf die Reise
Bahamas
Puerto Rico
Panama
Haiti
Port au Prince
Khian Sea
Bangladesh
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2021-04-211h 07
Global Nomad HacksEpisode 008: Simone Janssen - Executive Coach Across Two ContinentsDr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Simone Janssen, a German born, Naturalized American married to an American from Hawaii. They have worked as digital nomads for the last two years. As an executive coach, Simone helps leaders grow their organizations and create highly effective, aligned teams, driving revenue and scale. As a senior advisor, she's been a part of the conversation on each side of the table. She knows intimately the frustration and pain leaders go through when they don't get the results they need to grow the business, as well as team members, when they a...
2020-04-2428 min
The Startup Sessions with Michael KnouseEpisode 145: Finding The Intersection of Lifestyle and Entrepreneurship with Simone JanssenThere’s a new generation of business builders who are redefining what we traditionally think entrepreneurship means. This episode explores how to build a sustainable business that supports you while making an impact in people’s lives. “High performance means achieving high levels of sustained energy.” – Simone Janssen Highlights of This Episode: Completely disconnecting is the key to filling up your […]
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