Why Fortune 500 Leaders and Solopreneurs Struggle with the Same Problems

In this episode, Dustin sits down with Dusty Holcomb to unpack his journey from running billion-dollar organizations to building a purpose-driven leadership consulting firm. Dusty shares why most leaders — whether solopreneurs or executives with 300,000 employees — wrestle with the same problems, and how his five core leadership questions can unlock clarity, accountability, and impact. You’ll learn why scaling too soon holds you back, how to sell your first program without over-engineering, and how to lead yourself so you can lead others. If you’re a business owner aiming to scale beyond seven figures while keeping your sanity intact, this episode delivers actionable frameworks and inspiring mindset shifts.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Welcome

00:04:46 - The Decision to Leave Corporate and Follow a Calling

00:07:56 - The First Six Months: Over-Engineering and Learning to Let Go

00:11:25 - Understanding Growth vs. Scale: A Critical Pivot

00:14:21 - The Current Business Model: Leadership Cohorts and CEO Mentoring

00:23:00 - The Breakthrough: Rip Off and Duplicate Strategy

00:26:37 - Solving the Right Next Problem for Your Client

00:30:26 - The Five Core Leadership Questions: Introduction

00:37:00 - Applying the Five Questions to Clients and Teams

00:39:59 - How to Convey Purpose, Vision, and Plan to Your Team

00:42:16 - Accountability as Honoring Commitments

Links and Resources:

• 🌐 Dusty’s Website
• 🔗 Dusty on LinkedIn
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcqus/
• Grow Your Business With Podcast Guesting

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