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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 22 MIN

Special Episode: Why Smart Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck (And How to Level Up) | Dave Houston

from Business Behind the Scenes · host Francesca Moi

Most business owners think scaling means working harder.Dave Houston says the opposite.In this powerful conversation, Francesca sits down with entrepreneur and business strategist Dave Houston to unpack one of the biggest mindset shifts in business growth:Your distance from the customer defines your level as an entrepreneur.Dave shares his journey from being a dentist stuck in the day-to-day operations of his clinic to building a multi-location business with 75 employees and eight-figure revenue.This episode dives deep into leadership, identity, systems, delegation, and the painful but necessary process of unlearning what got you to one level so you can reach the next.If you’ve ever felt trapped inside your own business, this conversation will completely change how you see growth.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Dave’s Entrepreneur Journey02:10 Why “Distance From the Customer” Matters03:50 The Day Dave Fired Himself as the Dentist05:45 The Dangerous Trap of “Knowing Too Much”08:15 Finding the Right Level in Business11:30 Why Success Still Can Feel Empty13:20 Leadership Failures and Learning to Manage People15:40 Why Entrepreneurs Keep Getting Pulled Back In18:10 The Truth About Business Freedom and TimeWhat level are you operating at in your business right now?Say Hi to me on social media!!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themeetupqueen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescamoifm_official/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamoi/Website: https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/Freebie of the week:https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcastCheck out our new book:https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePowerofDelegationbookGot a question or suggestion? Send us an email:[email protected]

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