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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 29 MIN

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

from Changemakers Collective · host Scott Woods and Stephanie Thomas

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 systemsWhat happens when you finally admit you need helpThe difference between pain that traps you and pain that frees youWhy real healing happens one hard, humble,  step at a time - and why small steps are enoughYou 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: WebsiteSilverback Ventures LinkedInScott Woods LinkedInSteff Thomas LinkedInYouTube

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