How to Build, Step by Step, without Burning Out with Lisa Acolese

Why Big Ideas Fail Without a Roadmap with Lisa Ascolese Most business owners don’t fail because they lack ideas. They fail because they underestimate what those ideas will cost—in money, time, energy, and focus. Whether you’re launching a new product, rolling out a service, expanding your operation, or betting big on “the next thing,” one mistake shows up again and again: leaders start with excitement and end with regret because they didn’t plan for the real investment required. In this episode of Experience Leadership, Marc is joined by Lisa Ascolese—known as The Inventress—to unpack a lesson inventors learn the hard way and business leaders can’t afford to ignore. What she shares applies far beyond inventing—it’s about how to build anything without bankrupting yourself along the way. You’ll learn: - Why big ideas are dangerous without a roadmap - How to break massive goals into financially survivable steps - The hidden emotional cost leaders rarely plan for - Why optimism without structure drains businesses - How to decide what to do now versus what to delay Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Lisa Lisa Ascolese, known globally as “The Inventress,” has developed hundreds of products, holds dozens of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and continues to work with her clients long after their products hit the market. She’s also the author of The Inventress’s Guide to Inventing the Right Way: All Or Nothing, Now Or Never—a practical, no-nonsense guide that blends strategy, mindset, and action, complete with affirmations and journaling to keep inventors grounded along the way. Lisa describes herself as a “hand holder”—and after hearing her story, you’ll understand why. Her mission is simple: help inventors Connect with Lisa https://inventingatoz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inventress/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.ascolese  X: https://x.com/lisaascolese?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLAkwl6Tf6YzCpFzTvhhOg  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaascolese/?original_referer= ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com [email protected] http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.