Why Great Businesses Still Fail (Even With a Great Product) | Kati Peterman | The Elisha Show

Why do some businesses with amazing products still fail while others thrive?In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with business strategist and fractional executive Kati Peterman to uncover the leadership and operational mistakes that quietly hold businesses back.Kati shares why clarity is one of the greatest acts of leadership, why many founders stay trapped in startup mode, how CEOs should spend their time, and the practical framework she uses to help businesses scale sustainably.Whether you're an entrepreneur, founder, CEO, or business leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you build a stronger, healthier business.What You'll Learn:• Why great products alone don't guarantee success• How CEOs should spend their time for maximum growth• Why founders get stuck in startup mode• The meaning of "Being clear is being kind"• The biggest leadership mistakes hurting businesses• The 5 stages every business goes through• The 5 core pillars of a successful business• Why kindness is a competitive advantage in leadership• When it's time to let go of a client• How to build a business that can truly scaleReach Kati: https://calendly.com/d/cx9b-6gg-k2n/frx-learn-moreBe my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow 📩 Join The Elisha Show community for exclusive insights, new episodes, and special updates: https://theelishashow.com/join🌐 Website: https://theelishashow.comThe Elisha Show Resource Hub: https://theelishashow.com/the-elisha-show-resource-hub/© 2026 The Elisha Show. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.