EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 58 MIN
What Do Great Leaders Do When Growth, Burnout, and Layoffs Collide?
from Cincinnati Business Podcast · host Brian Erickson
What do you do when you know it’s time to change, but you are not sure what the next move should be?In this episode of the Cincinnati Business Podcast, Brian Erickson sits down with Kurt Kersey to talk about reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, burnout, faith, and what it looks like to keep moving forward when business gets hard. Kurt shares the story of leaving a comfortable career, building something of his own, and navigating the emotional weight of growth, pressure, and hard decisions.This conversation is especially valuable for entrepreneurs, CEOs, marketers, thought leaders, podcasters, content creators, and business owners in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky who are trying to grow their brand, lead well, and make smart decisions in seasons of uncertainty.If you care about thought leadership, personal branding, business growth, communication, leadership, and building trust through your story, this episode is packed with practical insight.Links and Resources:Connect with Kurt Kersey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtkersey====================Subscribe & Listen to more content here:Web: https://www.cincinnatibusinesspodcast.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C====================Connect with Brian:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/u/bwericksonInstagram: instagram.com/cincybizpod/TikTok: tiktok.com/@cincybizpodFacebook: facebook.com/people/Cincinnati-Business-Podcast/Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50kMVlyZokuoLwzE2fwAmt?si=pk87NyzsQJGY6iE7OKpzmQ====================Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating high-quality a DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?Book a Tour Today http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/Learn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com
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What do you do when you know it’s time to change, but you are not sure what the next move should be?In this episode of the Cincinnati Business Podcast, Brian Erickson sits down with Kurt Kersey to talk about reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, burnout, faith, and what it looks like to keep moving forward when business gets hard. Kurt shares the story of leaving a comfortable career, building something of his own, and navigating the emotional weight of growth, pressure, and hard decisions.This conversation is especially valuable for entrepreneurs, CEOs, marketers, thought leaders, podcasters, content creators, and business owners in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky who are trying to grow their brand, lead well, and make smart decisions in seasons of uncertainty.If you care about thought leadership, personal branding, business growth, communication, leadership, and building trust through your story, this episode is packed with practical insight.Links and Resources:Connect with Kurt Kersey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtkersey====================Subscribe & Listen to more content here:Web: https://www.cincinnatibusinesspodcast.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C====================Connect with Brian:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/u/bwericksonInstagram: instagram.com/cincybizpod/TikTok: tiktok.com/@cincybizpodFacebook: facebook.com/people/Cincinnati-Business-Podcast/Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50kMVlyZokuoLwzE2fwAmt?si=pk87NyzsQJGY6iE7OKpzmQ====================Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating high-quality a DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?Book a Tour Today http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/Learn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com
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