When Passion Gets in the Way of Profit, With Bryan Wetzel

Loving your business is important — but loving it too much can cost you everything. In this episode, Bryan Wetzel breaks down the top 10 mistakes small business owners make that quietly derail growth and long-term success. From emotional decision-making to skipping mentorship and operating without a clear plan, we unpack the blind spots that trip up even passionate, hardworking entrepreneurs. This conversation dives into why mentors matter, how detachment leads to better decisions, and why a solid business plan isn’t optional if you want your business to survive — and thrive. If you’re serious about building something sustainable, this episode will help you step back, refocus, and lead smarter. Tune in to hear Bryan’s thoughts on: What are the most common mistakes that small businesses owners make that hurt their success? How should small business owners pay themselves, especially if the business is a partnership? At what point does loving your business start hurting it, and how can owners spot that before it becomes a problem? What’s one decision small business owners avoid for too long that ends up costing them the most? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-24{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://www.bryanthomaswetzel.com/ Social Media Facebook Amazon LinkedIn X .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-17{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post When Passion Gets in the Way of Profit, With Bryan Wetzel first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.