27. The Pain You’re Avoiding Might Be the Way Forward | Broken to Better Pt. 1

There’s the pain of being broken, and the pain of getting better. One leaves you stuck, the other moves you forward. But both can hurt. In this episode, Scott and Steff unpack the difference between pain that signals something’s wrong, and pain that means you’re healing. Whether it’s the slow work of rebuilding a team or the brutal honesty of realizing you can’t fix it alone, this conversation goes deep on the mindset shift required to move from broken to better. Because avoiding pain doesn’t make it go away - it just makes it permanent. Progress isn’t painless. But it’s worth it. Some key takeaways from this episode include: The surprising reason your pain points (like high turnover or low cash flow) are symptoms of broken systems What happens when you finally admit you need help The difference between pain that traps you and pain that frees you Why real healing happens one hard, humble, step at a time - and why small steps are enough You started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership. Connect with Us: Website Silverback Ventures LinkedIn Scott Woods LinkedIn Steff Thomas LinkedIn YouTube