Full Episode Page: Nick Berry: The Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey to Scale Your Business

A solo masterclass from Nick on the Five Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He shows how to turn chaos into a focused business growth roadmap, build a sales engine and lead generation system for predictable revenue, and evolve from producer to leader using The Business Alignment System.

Find Out:

• How the Five Stages map becomes your business growth roadmap
• What a sales engine and lead system need for predictable revenue
• Which KPIs to track at each stage to stay focused
• How to evolve from founder-producer to builder to leader
• When to hire leaders who own outcomes, not tasks
• How The Business Alignment System guides small business scale

Links:

• About Nick Berry
• Redesigned.Business
• The Business Alignment System
• Free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap
• Five Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey article

Chapters
00:00 Navigating uncertainty in business ownership
00:26 Five Stages of the Business Owner's Journey
03:10 Founder to CEO time allocation
04:23 Stage 1: Sales Engine and market validation
08:23 Stage 2: Lead generation system for predictable revenue
12:14 Stage 3: Machine Builder with SOPs and delegation
17:05 Stage 4: Team Builder and leadership development
20:17 Stage 5: Legacy Builder and scaling options
26:18 Know your stage to set priorities
27:35 Business Alignment System map and compass
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Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday.

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New here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners.

Nick Berry is known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Full Episode Page: Caitlin Johnson: Gamification Strategies for Business Leaders

Caitlin Johnson is a Master Certified Performance Coach and gamification specialist.

Nick Berry explores how Caitlin uses gamification in business to turn disengaged employees into high‑performing, purpose‑driven teams. From 90‑day “quests” to streaks and mulligans, Caitlin reveals a practical framework that simplifies strategy, sparks motivation, and scales culture across global organizations.

Find Out

• How gamification drives team performance in 90 days
• What builds confidence to tackle hard goals
• The four ways people “play” at work
• Best ways to design streaks, habits and mulligans
• When to launch your first 90‑day gamification quest

Links

• Bold Bird Consulting
• Caitlin on LinkedIn
• Caitlin on Instagram

Chapters
01:38 Caitlin Johnson’s Journey & Gamification in Business
02:14 Ikigai and Leadership Development
05:06 Overcoming Cynicism & Change
07:37 Gamification in Performance Coaching
10:33 Achieving Goals with Streaks & Mulligans
16:10 Gamer’s Mindset & Motivation
18:56 Success Stories in Business Growth
21:46 Game Player Psychology & Team Performance
30:58 Change Management with Game Design
35:18 Strategic Gamification for Employee Development
40:15 Business Growth and Goal Achievement
42:49 Implementing Gamification in Organizations

Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday.

Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmap

New here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners.

Nick Berry is known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Full Episode Page: Seth Donlin: How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal Brand

Seth Donlin is a marketing and communications coach and founder of Seth Donlin Coaching.

Personal branding is more than a logo; it is the story that convinces ideal clients you are their answer. In this fast‑moving conversation, host Nick Berry and Seth Donlin unpack why narrow messaging converts, how relatable anecdotes build instant trust, and when podcast guesting catapults you into expert territory. You will walk away ready to refine your voice, target with precision, and turn listeners into loyal customers.

Find Out

• How personal branding attracts and repels ideal clients
• Why narrow messaging beats trying to please everyone
• Best audience targeting mix for sustainable growth
• What storytelling does to fast track trust and authority
• When podcast guesting positions you as the go to expert
• Craft authentic messaging that converts without hype

Links

• Seth Donlin Coaching
• Seth on LinkedIn
• Seth on Instagram

Chapters
01:30 Personal Branding for Business Owners
07:30 Understanding Ideal Client and Audience Targeting
13:42 Authentic Personal Branding
19:00 Engaging Your Ideal Client with Brand Storytelling
22:58 The Power of Storytelling in Personal Branding
26:29 Mirror Exposure Effect: Building Relatable Brands
28:58 Creating Relatable Messaging
31:19 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
34:57 Authenticity and Authority in Personal Branding
40:45 Storytelling Strategies for Business Growth

Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday.

Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmap

New here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners.

Nick Berry is known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Full Episode Page: Abby Donnelly: Business Succession Planning, Leadership Transitions, and Life After Exit

Nick Berry sits down with Abby Donnelly to reveal why true business succession planning starts long before a term sheet appears. They explore values-based selling, internal versus external successors, the messy emotions behind ownership transfer, and Abby’s portfolio life model for a meaningful next chapter. Expect actionable insights and a few “never thought of that” moments.

Find Out

• How to prepare early for a smooth, profitable succession
• What values-based selling means for your exit price
• Whether insiders or outsiders best match your exit goals
• Her take on grooming leaders into confident successors
• Best and worst ways to design a portfolio life

Links

• The Leadership and Legacy Group
• An Insider’s Guide to Succession and Exit
• Abby Donnelly on LinkedIn

Chapters
03:50 The Business Exit Transition Process
06:14 Identifying Successors
08:48 Financial Dynamics of Business Exit & Succession
12:00 Internal vs. External Successors
14:50 Leadership Transition & Successor Development
17:31 Portfolio Life Plan for Owners
20:20 Crafting Your Storyline for the Next Chapter
23:34 Recognizing Transferable Skills After Selling
31:34 Factors for a Successful Business Exit
33:46 Start with the End in Mind
37:46 The Challenge of Transitioning Out of Ownership
41:53 Ownership vs. Leadership in Succession Planning
45:09 The Holistic Approach to Business Succession and Exit

Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday.

Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmap

New here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners.

Nick Berry is known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Full Episode Page: David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’t

Episode Summary
Host Nick Berry sits down with David McCombie to reveal what really separates regret-free exits from cautionary tales. David is the author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, and if you plan to sell your business in the next decade - or just want the option - this conversation is your field manual.

Find Out

• How prep boosts sale price and peace of mind
• What exit planning timeline top sellers follow
• Whether DIY deals match banker-led returns
• His take on valuation, fit and private equity
• The worst timing mistake owners still repeat

Links

• McCombie Group
• David McCombie on LinkedIn
• McCombie Group YouTube Channel
• McCombie Group Insights

Chapters
01:00 The Middle Market and Business Valuation
03:38 Top Seller Mistakes in Selling Your Business
05:56 Why Professional M&A Advisors Matter in Business Exits
08:13 Emotional Dynamics of Selling a Company
10:45 Navigating Buyer-Seller Relationships in M&A
12:11 The Role of Fit and Alignment in Business Exits
14:50 Psychological Aspects of the Business Exit Journey
18:58 Preparing for a Successful Business Sale and Exit Planning
21:23 Strategic Planning for Business Growth and Exit
23:46 Maximizing Value in Business Transactions

Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday.

Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmap

New here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners.

Nick Berry is known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Full Episode Page: Tara Landes: Letting Go of Leadership for Your Small Business to Run Without You

Host Nick Berry sits down with Tara Landes to reveal how owners can step back without chaos, why managerial accounting is the hidden growth engine, and the systems thinking that keeps seven-figure firms humming. Tara’s 25-year track record and 300-plus client roster make this a masterclass in scaling smart.

Find Out

• How to hand off leadership without burning the house down
• What really makes operations hum in small firms
• Her best framework for sticky management training
• The worst mistakes in founder succession and how to avoid them
• Why managerial accounting beats guesswork every time
• When to invest in pros who spot blind spots

Links

• Bellrock Consulting
• Tara Landes on LinkedIn
• Nick Berry on LinkedIn
• Watch on Youtube
• The Business Owner's Journey

Chapters
02:00 Small Business Operations in a Pandemic
07:22 Business Consulting to Management Training
16:17 Finding the Right Successor for Small Businesses
18:41 Equitable Reward Systems
19:12 Leadership Transition: Managing Internal Perceptions
20:08 Trust, Accountability, and Leadership Dynamics
21:05 Overcoming Leadership Challenges in Small Business
22:58 Celebrating Wins: Leadership Growth and Team Success
24:37 Using Personal Stories to Teach Business Systems
26:11 Managerial Accounting for Growth
28:21 Overcoming Operational Pain Points in Small Business
30:08 Small Business Consulting Strategies

Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday.

Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmap

New here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners.

Nick Berry is known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Full Episode Page: Bridget Hom: Unlocking Business Growth with Mindset and Alignment

Host Nick Berry digs into how Bridget Hom turned a side hustle into six-figure success and now helps leaders master mindset, emotional intelligence, and alignment for rapid business growth. She breaks down hiring and firing your “mental team,” setting success criteria that protect your zone of genius, and using organic market research to validate every next move. Expect plenty of actionable aha moments—plus a fresh take on why feelings aren’t your friends when it’s time to scale.

Find Out

• How mindset shifts fire up business growth
• What emotional intelligence unlocks in leadership
• Whether alignment accelerates scaling safely
• How self-leadership and delegation free your time
• Best and worst market research moves for growth

Links

• Bridge to Freedom Coaching
• Talk to Bridget
• Stuck on Ready book
• Bridget on Instagram
• Bridget on LinkedIn

Chapters
00:40 Bridget Hom’s Business Growth Journey
02:45 Networking for Entrepreneurs
05:38 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Coaching
08:33 Intentional Living, Self-Discovery, and Business Alignment
11:15 Alignment in Scaling a Business
13:24 Success Criteria for Entrepreneurs and Business Growth
15:52 Self-Leadership and Delegation
18:37 Market Research
21:20 "Stuck on Ready"

Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday.

Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmap

New here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners.

Nick Berry is known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge

Full Episode Page: Lindsey Anderson — How Social Media Can Actually Drive Revenue

Lindsey Anderson is a social media sales expert and CEO of Build & Monetize Agency.

Host Nick Berry unpacks Lindsey’s four-part Social Media Sales Machine: create targeted content, spend 30 daily minutes in meaningful engagement, give followers a crystal-clear next step, then amplify what converts. She reveals lessons from unexpected Netflix fame, explains why most “post and pray” tactics fail, and shows how AI can scale authenticity instead of destroying it. If you’re tired of vanity metrics and hungry for revenue, this conversation delivers the playbook.

Find Out
🟢 How a 4-step system turns followers into clients
🟢 Why Netflix virality reshaped Lindsey’s branding mindset
🟢 What makes content flop at client acquisition - and fixes it
🟢 The best and worst ways to deploy AI in marketing
🟢 How 30 minutes of engagement beats hours of editing

Links
🔗 Lindsey Anderson’s Website
🔗 Social Media Sales Machine Masterclass
🔗 Lindsey on Instagram
🔗 Lindsey on Instagram
🔗 More about entrepreneur Nick Berry

Chapters
01:40 Lindsey's Netflix story
03:58 Marketing tech to social media strategy expert
06:37 Audience reactions, personal branding, and polarizing attention
11:30 Pain points in social media management
14:23 4-part Social Media Sales Machine
20:20 Engagement marketing
22:47 AI for authentic content creation
27:30 Future-ready digital strategies
30:25 Building client relationships
36:49 Final thoughts

Too many priorities, not enough clarity? In ~6 minutes, get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap: your stage snapshot, the single constraint to fix now, your top 3 moves, and a week-by-week plan you can start Monday.

Grab yours: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmap

New here? Meet entrepreneur and business advisor Nick Berry.

The Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners.

Nick Berry is known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next.

🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG.
🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge