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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 13 MIN

292 - Are YOU Evolving as You Grow Your Business?

from Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business · host Monica Allen

In this episode, Monica challenges entrepreneurs to rethink what success really means. She explains why leadership, not marketing, pricing, or even strategy, is the true foundation of business growth. Drawing on her recent leadership studies and 24 years of experience, she walks listeners through four powerful leadership styles and invites them to conduct a personal leadership audit. Monica shares real-world examples from her own company and offers a practical action step that may stretch even the most confident business owner. This conversation is honest, reflective, and designed to help entrepreneurs grow their leadership capacity with intention.Episode Quote: Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. ~Jack WelchHelpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossSign Up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business SuccessGet your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠Questions answered:What are the four main leadership styles every business owner should know?Why does leadership matter more than strategy or marketing?How can you avoid burning out your team?What does it mean to lead authentically?How do you know if your team feels supported or used?What question should you ask your team to grow as a leader?If you’re ready to grow your business by first growing yourself, this episode is for you. Listen now, subscribe to the Become Your Own Boss podcast, and leave a review to help more entrepreneurs step confidently into leadership.

In this episode, Monica challenges entrepreneurs to rethink what success really means. She explains why leadership, not marketing, pricing, or even strategy, is the true foundation of business growth. Drawing on her recent leadership studies and 24 years of experience, she walks listeners through four powerful leadership styles and invites them to conduct a personal leadership audit. Monica shares real-world examples from her own company and offers a practical action step that may stretch even the most confident business owner. This conversation is honest, reflective, and designed to help entrepreneurs grow their leadership capacity with intention.Episode Quote: Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. ~Jack WelchHelpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossSign Up for the ⁠Level Up Living Newsletter⁠⁠KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM⁠⁠⁠Monica's FREE ebook⁠⁠: 11 Essential Secrets for Small Business SuccessGet your⁠ ⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠Questions answered:What are the four main leadership styles every business owner should know?Why does leadership matter more than strategy or marketing?How can you avoid burning out your team?What does it mean to lead authentically?How do you know if your team feels supported or used?What question should you ask your team to grow as a leader?If you’re ready to grow your business by first growing yourself, this episode is for you. Listen now, subscribe to the Become Your Own Boss podcast, and leave a review to help more entrepreneurs step confidently into leadership.

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