Bonus Episode, with Marla DiCarlo

What if your deep industry expertise is blocking you from seeing the value of lifelong learning? Are you checking your assumptions, or letting your “autopilot” sabotage your ability to serve and grow in a changing market? This episode pushes business brokers to examine their comfort zones and the blind spots created by routine. The real competitive edge comes from professional humility—recognizing when you don’t know it all, asking better questions, and surrounding yourself with smarter people. True authority isn’t about having all the answers, but about seeking them out relentlessly and knowing when to refer the business elsewhere for the client’s good. Special guest Marla DeCarlo, experienced broker and founder of Biz Navigators, joins Jason for an unfiltered after-show conversation. They discuss why sharing your knowledge matters, the power of information gathering, embracing technology shifts like AI, and the art of being honest about your limits. With wisdom gained from the trenches—whether teaching doctors something new or navigating “decision paralysis” years—Marla shares actionable lessons on how business brokers can stay relevant, add more value, and confidently move from transactional deals to trusted adviser status. Subscribe for more game-changing insights on building deal flow, mastering your craft, and stepping into the role your clients genuinely need you to play. Connect with Business Broker Growth: Website - https://businessbrokergrowth.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessbrokergrowth YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Businessbrokergrowth Take the Digital Impact Assessment - https://get.businessbrokergrowth.com/assessmentPC Get your copy of Trusted Advisor Shift (eBook) - https://businessbrokergrowth.com/contact/ Build your online presence as a business broker. Get Jason’s free Online Presence Course and learn how to create more visibility, authority, referrals, and inbound opportunities. Access it here: https://businessbrokergrowth.thinkific.com/products/courses/online-presence-course