The Bottleneck Hiding In Plain Sight (Tom Schwab) | 369

Want a team that grows the business even when you’re not there?That’s what Tom wants.People who think.Experiment. Learn. Lead.But here’s the problem.Things still slow down when the work gets unclear.People wait. Look up the chain.Ask him what to do.And the harder he tries to help… the more he becomes the bottleneck.Which means everything keeps coming back to him.And when everything keeps coming back to you… growth slows.What actually creates a team that keeps growing on its own?Not because you push harder. Because of how you show up.And where this conversation goes… is not where most leaders expect to look first.About TomTom Schwab is the founder of Interview Valet and a pioneer in podcast interview marketing, helping leaders grow through real conversations that compound.INSIDE THE EPISODEWhy having answers can quietly slow the whole companyThe shift that helps your team solve more on their ownWhat changes when people start learning faster than you expectThe rewards that teach people to take the leadTHIS EPISODE IS FORLeaders who still feel everything runs through themFounders who want speed without becoming the bottleneckTeams who freeze when things feel unclearBuilders who want a culture that experiments, learns, and levels upGUEST LINKSWebsite: https://interviewvalet.com/thinkmastery/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmschwab/ Book: Podcast Guest Profits - https://www.amazon.com/Podcast-Guest-Profits-Business-Interview/dp/1945930650WHAT TO DO NEXTShare this with the leader who keeps carrying more and still feels stuck. Ask them: “What would change if your team grew because of how you lead?”Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself.ABOUT THE PODCASTYou were built for speed.But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out.The truth is simple.Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade.This show helps you fix that.Stop outworking the slowdown. Upgrade the machine.We make hyper-performance simple and accessible for every founder ready to unlock real speed.Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being.© 2025 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.ABOUT THE PODCASTYou were built for speed.But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.Most founders try to outwork that slow-down.It only burns them out.Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade.So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing.Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.