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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 43 MIN

Every Founder NEEDS A Sparring Partner | John Glon

from Entrepreneur Intel · host Wes Mathews

After COVID wrecked the cash flow of the business he spent 13 years building, John Glon burned through a bank loan, withdrew emotionally, and started blaming everyone around him for problems he created. But when a coach finally showed him the truth, that he was was running from his business, John knew something needed to change. His leadership style needed a refresh.Through Bloom Growth, John learned and now coaches founders and leadership teams to stop with the blame game and instead face the hard conversations that are holding them back.In our conversation, we also discuss:➤ Why John fired his largest client and how it changed his team's energy overnight➤ The trap of putting loyal people in seats they've outgrown➤ Who ACTUALLY challenges the Visionary when nobody on the team wants to step in the ring~~~~~This episode is brought to you by Stealth Consulting.*Connect with Wes*https://stealthconsulting.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleymathews/https://www.instagram.com/stealth_consulting/

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After COVID wrecked the cash flow of the business he spent 13 years building, John Glon burned through a bank loan, withdrew emotionally, and started blaming everyone around him for problems he created. But when a coach finally showed him the truth,...

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