Killing the ‘Yeah, Buts’ w/ Marc A. Wolfe :: Ep 275 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

Executive coach, author, and lifelong entrepreneur Marc A. Wolfe joins Jim McCarthy to break down the “Yeah, but…” excuses that keep leaders and business owners stuck. From college vs. alternative paths, intrapreneurship vs. entrepreneurship, and failing forward, to fake gurus, AI, and the power of being a “certified human,” Marc shares straight‑talk insights on creating real options in your career and business—without pretending everything’s perfect.Key HighlightsThe “Yeah, but…” trap – The three most common excuses Marc hears (“no time,” “what if I fail,” “what will people think?”) and how to reframe them.College vs. outcomes – Why nobody really wants college or a job; they want what those paths can provide.Entrepreneur, intrapreneur, multipreneur – How to build multiple income streams even if you stay employed.From film to Apple to exec coaching – Marc’s path from freelance photography to Apple dealer to executive coach.Fixed vs. growth mindset – Why the most valuable people are often the ones who ask, “How do I improve this?”Failure as a feature – Using missteps as data instead of evidence you’re not good enough.Real coaching vs. hucksters – What legitimate executive coaching looks like in a world of “overnight success” gurus.The “Now / Near / Next / No” filter – A simple way to prioritize (and kill) ideas so you can actually move forward.Being a “certified human” in the AI age – How showing you’re real, present, and imperfect can be your best differentiator.As you listen, think about the “yeah, buts” that are running your own decisions—career, business, or life—and which one needs to go first. Follow Marc:https://www.marcawolfe.com/_____________________________________________________________________****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:www.mmtbp.comwww.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcastwww.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvosTiktok: @jimmccarthyvos    __________________________________________________________Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:https://linktr.ee/mamwmw___________________________________________________________If you like Jim's Boston Scallys, click here to shop and order yours!https://www.bostonscally.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/mqgpwi3u0zgm89vaxnv5crzvlolevo82rvcygsn5/1668 ___________________________________________________________***You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip_________________________________________________________________The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: Wizard Academy - www.wizardacademy.org______________________________________________________________________Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co