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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 1H

The Cost of Staying Numb, the Win of Getting Real

from Thriving Entrepreneur · host Steve Kidd

If you've been white-knuckling your way through business, success, or burnout... this episode is your sign to stop pretending you're fine and start building what actually works — for you and your people.Four powerhouse guests. One raw, unapologetic conversation.Jon Bassford reveals how wearing "busy" and self-sacrifice as a badge of honor leads to DIY burnout — and how curiosity is the missing ingredient to breakthrough leadership.Rakeyia Collins unpacks how your reputation is already speaking for you — and what to do when it starts shouting the wrong thing. (Yes, even if you don’t know what's being said.)Cody Jensen lays down the real truth about digital visibility — and why most businesses throw money at ads without a real plan to convert.Dr. Angela Jackson drops a truth bomb: the “world of work” is broken. She maps out how to create a win-win workplace where people thrive and profits rise.The thread that ties it all together?Urgent clarity.Not just about what you do — but who you are while you do it.Because burnout, bad branding, and broken systems are just symptoms of a deeper disconnection.Tune in if you’re ready to:Drop the hustle badge and lead from curiosityFix your digital reputationActually get results from your SEO + adsBuild a business that doesn’t break you (or your people)This isn’t just another marketing episode. It’s a wake-up call for your mission.And someone’s waiting for the version of you who listens.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thriving-entrepreneur--6467102/support.

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