The Cigar That Runs The Company

Send us a text to chat now!Your best ideas might be hiding behind your notifications. We talk about the surprising way we make the biggest business decisions: stepping away from the desk and into a quiet, distraction-free hour where the only job is thinking. No Slack pings, no email, no constant context switching. Just space, slowness, and a simple ritual that turns fuzzy stress into clear next steps. Jason explains why his back porch has become the real strategy room, and how a one-hour cigar acts like a built-in timer that keeps him from grabbing his phone the moment thinking gets uncomfortable. We get specific about the kinds of calls this practice improves: choosing the right clients, knowing when to fire the wrong ones, and setting direction for the next quarter. Along the way, we challenge the modern myth that better business decisions come from more data, more meetings, and more analysis. Clarity is the multiplier, and clarity needs room to show up. Don’t smoke? No problem. We share practical alternatives like a long walk, porch coffee without the cigar, or a drive with no podcast playing. The medium doesn’t matter. What matters is creating a window where you can’t do anything but think. We also share a quick reminder for entrepreneurs and small business owners with critical assets online: your email and password may already be exposed without you knowing it, and a fast scan can show what’s vulnerable. If this gave you a push, subscribe, share with a friend who’s always “busy,” and leave a review so more builders can find the show. What’s your version of porch time?If this sparked ideas for your brand or business, subscribe for more deep dives, share the show with a founder who needs focus, and leave a quick review to help others find it. Ready to explore your own AI-hosted podcast and growth system? Head to www.intentionallyinspirational.com, hit the blue button, and book a call with the human version of Jason Wright.