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The Business Philosopher Within You
by Bhavesh Naik
On this podcast, we help our listeners explore and unlock the Business Philosopher within them so that they can build a human organization that is high-performing, self-sustaining and scalable for generations to come. Our listers are business builders, organizational managers, team leaders and career professionals who want to build self-perpetuating, long-lasting business organizations, work teams and careers that last beyond themselves. Our conversations explore frameworks, ideas, strategies and tools that help us bring out the inner business philosopher in all of us. We have inspiring, often deep conversations with organizational leaders, business builders, career professionals, thought-leaders, teachers, artists and experts from all walks of life who help us get in touch with our inner humanness and the inner business philosophers who is waiting to be unlocked. Show notes: https://notes.awayre.com/podcast
Episodes
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Are They Buying You or the Company You Built? | Cat How
Are clients buying you, or the company you built? Every founder's taste is part of what the first clients buy. Cat How does not pretend otherwise. What she is working out is whether HOW+HOW needs her there, or only prefers it. Cat founded HOW+HOW with her husband Roger in 2020, after building and...
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Psychological Ownership. Why Your People Don't Feel It the Way You Do.
Can you give someone ownership, or can you only invite them to find it? This episode is about psychological ownership, the feeling that something is yours, and why it is stronger than the legal kind. Equity, options, profit sharing, a bonus tied to the numbers. None of it is a mistake. "Those...
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Too Close To See. What Do You Do When the Company You Built Becomes You?
What do you do when the company you built becomes you? And what happens to your identity when you sell the company you built? In this conversation, John Hutchinson shares practical strategies he implemented for "zooming in and zooming out" of his business which led to successful business and a...
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Why Your Business Can't Grow Beyond You: Founder Co-Dependency
We've talked quite a bit on this podcast about founder dependency: what happens when a business becomes dependent on its founder for decisions, problem-solving, direction and leadership. But there's another side to that relationship. What happens when the founder becomes dependent on the…
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It Was Never Yours. Can You Lead a Culture You Didn't Create? | Eric Giesecke
Can you lead a culture you didn't create? Most leaders are told to put their stamp on the culture. Eric Giesecke inherited one and did the opposite. He never tried to make it his. In 2015, Eric acquired Planet DDS through a search fund, with no background in dentistry and none in software. The...
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Learning Is Painful. Can Emotion Make You a Better Founder? | Mike LeBlanc
Can emotion make you a better founder? Most leaders spend years sharpening their intellect. Mike LeBlanc believes the learning that changes a founder runs deeper. It's emotional. After serving 13 years as a Marine Corps officer, Mike co-founded Cobalt Robotics, which grew to a $360 million...
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Founder Glass Ceiling: The Invisible Barrier to Scaling Your Business | Matt Lescault
Most founders assume the next barrier to growth is external. A tougher market. Stronger competitors. Hiring challenges. Economic uncertainty. Matt Lescault believes the biggest barrier is usually much closer. He calls it the Founder Glass Ceiling. In this episode of The Business Philosopher…
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Still the Bottleneck? Why Systems Don't Build Self-Sustaining Organizations
You've installed systems. You've documented processes. Maybe you've implemented SOPs, EOS®, or other operating frameworks. And yet, somehow, the business still comes back to you. Why? Because systems solve operational problems, but they don't solve founder dependency. In this episode, we explore...
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Founder Syndrome: When Success Becomes the Problem
What happens when the very strengths that helped build an organization become the things that hold it back? In this episode of The Business Philosopher Within You, Bhavesh Naik sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, to explore Founder Syndrome and the often-overlooked...
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Even As He Built and Sold a $730 Million Company, He Questioned Success | Vishwanath Alluri
What role does awareness play in founder success? In this conversation, technology entrepreneur Vishwanath Alluri shares lessons from building and selling companies in exits totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, and how the teachings of J. Krishnamurti shaped his understanding of leadership,...
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What If a Company Didn’t Belong to Its Owners? | Brenna Davis on Steward Ownership
What happens when a company is designed to serve its purpose instead of its owners? In this episode of The Business Philosopher Within You, Bhavesh Naik speaks with Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Company and author of Leading Through Fire: Resilient Leadership for People, Planet, and the...
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Catch People In, Not Out: Leadership Philosophy Behind World-Class Teams (Kevin Gaskell)
What does it take to build world-class teams across industries? In this episode, Kevin Gaskell shares the leadership philosophy behind transforming ordinary teams into high-performing organizations. Kevin is a former CEO of Porsche, BMW, and Lamborghini, where he led major turnarounds and growth...
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When Business Philosophy Actually Works in the Real World | Bill Kasko, Frontline Source Group
What does it actually take for business philosophy to work in the real world? In this episode, Bhavesh sits down with Bill Kasko, CEO of Frontline Source Group, to explore how philosophy becomes execution inside a growing company — and how execution, in turn, reshapes the philosophy itself. Bill...
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The $2M to $10M Shift: When Your Company Stops Needing You
In this episode, we explore the shift from a $2M founder-led business to a $10M people-powered organization, and what it really takes for a company to stop needing its founder to grow. Rob Gaedtke, President & CEO of KPS3, shares the internal and external transformation required to scale beyond...
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Triple Bottom Line: Why Profit Isn’t Everything | Christian J. Agulles, PE, President & CEO, PAE
What happens when a company refuses to treat profit as the ultimate goal? In this episode of The Business Philosopher Within You, Bhavesh Naik speaks with Christian Agulles, CEO of PAE, about the philosophy of the Triple Bottom Line — the idea that successful companies must balance people…
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Building a 40+ Year Company: Culture, Aspiration & Resilience with Todd Greenbaum
What does it really take to build a company that lasts 40+ years? In this episode, Todd Greenbaum, CEO of Input 1, reflects on culture, aspiration, resilience, and the inner evolution required to scale without breaking. Most companies don’t survive a decade. Todd Greenbaum joined Input 1 in 1984...
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Why Kind Leaders Build the Most Scalable Companies (0–1000 Employees)
What does it really take to scale a company from zero to over 1,000 employees with leadership rooted in kindness -- without burning out your people or yourself? In this episode of The Business Philosopher Within You, host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Ilya Vinogradsky, Founder, CTO, and Board…
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Why Activating Your Company Culture Matters More than You Think
What does it take to build a company that performs at the highest level, and stays human at the core? In this second part of my conversation with Mike Chaput, CEO of Endsight, we go beyond values-driven culture and explore the disciplines, systems and operational rhythms that make an organization...
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Can You Scale Revenue Without Sacrificing Values? (Lessons from a CEO)
Is it possible to scale a company to substantial revenues while nurturing a truly values-driven, people-centric culture without sacrificing purpose? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You," host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Mike Chaput, CEO of Endsight, to explore this compelling...
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The Rise of the Virtual CFO: Building a Business that Lasts
How can the Virtual CFO business model propel small and mid-size enterprises to long-lasting success? In this conversation, Bhavesh Naik interviews Ellen Wood, CEO and co-founder of VCFO, who shares her journey of pioneering the virtual CFO concept. They discuss the importance of understanding...
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Outlasting AI: How to Build a Sustainable Business that AI Can't Beat
How do you build a sustainable financial advisory business that values the talent of its people as a competitive advantage against the rise of AI? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Podcast," host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Brett Bernstein, CEO and co-founder of XML Financial Group, to...
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Scaling Culture with SaaS: How to Turn Frontline Employees into Revenue Drivers
What does it take to scale organizational culture with Software As a Service (SaaS) business model, and ensure your business thrives for the long haul? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher," host Bhavesh Naik dives into the secrets of building high-performing, resilient organizations with...
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How Purpose-Driven Leaders Transform Organizational Culture with Carol Cone
How do purpose-driven leaders transform organizational culture and build lasting businesses? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You," host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Carol Cone, a pioneer in purpose-driven business strategies, to explore the transformative power of purpose in…
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Tap Into Your Flow State: Secrets to Effortless Workplace Productivity
TL; DR Discover how achieving flow state can transform your work experience, leading to effortless workplace productivity and fulfillment. Learn leadership and management strategies to enhance your team's performance. Are you stuck in the hustle culture, feeling like productivity is synonymous…
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Building Sustainable Organizations Through Collaborative Learning
What if the key to your organization's success lies in how you approach learning and development? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You," host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Christie Vanorsdale, a seasoned learning systems architect, to explore the transformative power of effective...
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Sustainable Business Growth with AI-Driven Financial Management: The Business Philosophy That Transforms Growth
What if transforming your business growth wasn’t just about numbers but about a revolutionary financial philosophy? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Johan Colvig, Founder & CEO of ClearGrowth, to explore the transformative power of...
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Leadership Beyond Fear and Greed: Why Associations Outperform Corporations with Chris Vaughan, Sequence Consulting
⚖ Are associations better than corporations? What can corporate leadership learn from associations about building deeply empowered organizations that stand the test of time? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, host I sit down with Chris Vaughan, PhD from Sequence...
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Situational Awareness: Leadership Lessons from Crisis with Fabiana Lacerca-Allen
Exploring Situational Awareness and Leadership Lessons from Crisis with Fabiana Lacerca-Allen, JD, LLM, C-Level Executive and Author of Crisis Capable, "Building Your Capacity to Survive and Succeed in Every Environment." *** What does it take to lead effectively during a crisis? *** In this...
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Inclusion vs Belonging: The Truth About DEI in the Workplace with Joanne Lockwood, SEE Change Happen
Summary: Explore an experiential perspective to DEI in the Workplace with Joanne Lockwood of SEE Change Happen, exploring Inclusion vs Belonging through her unique journey and expert insights. How can we truly benefit from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace? How can we…
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Building a Future-Proof Business with AI and Human Insight with Jonathan Schneider, CEO of Moderne
What does it take to build a business that stands the test of time, in the ever-evolving tech landscape? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Jonathan Schneider, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Moderne, to explore the intersection…
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The Heart of Leadership: How Being Human Helps Your Business with Bruce Kasanoff
Discover heart-centered leadership with Bruce Kasanoff. Enhance self-awareness and embrace being human for personal and professional growth through love and emotional intelligence. What does it truly mean to lead with heart in today's fast-paced business world? In this episode of "The Business...
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UBUNTU: Exploring a Transformational Business Leadership Philosophy with Mike Ettling, Former CEO of Unit4 and Chairman of SYSPRO
Explore "Ubuntu" as a transformative business leadership philosophy with Mike Ettling, Former CEO of Unit4 and Executive Chairman of SYSPRO. This leadership philosophy is based on the principle of "I am because you are" and emphasizes trust and people dynamics as crucial factors in…
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Harnessing Neurodiversity for a High Performing Company Culture with Melanie Cook, Founder & CEO, Veritas Management Group
What if the key to a high-performing company culture lies in embracing neurodiversity? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You," host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Melanie Cook, founder and CEO of Veritas Management Group. Melanie shares her remarkable journey from overcoming…
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Harnessing Meditation for Business Success with Jeff Patterson
Have you ever struggled with finding balance and focus in your business life? Discover how meditation can unlock your potential and transform your business success in this enlightening episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, hosted by Bhavesh Naik. Joining Bhavesh is Jeff...
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AI Vs Human in Transforming the Insurance Industry with Sri Ramaswamy
What does it take to revolutionize an industry while staying true to human values? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, host Bhavesh Naik dives into the transformative journey of Sri Ramaswamy, CEO of Charlee AI, a trailblazing AI platform reshaping the insurance...
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The Power of Storytelling in Developing an Authentic Company Culture
What does it mean to build an authentic business? If a business is made of people, how could they contribute from their authentic, original selves? What kinds of stories can the leaders tell themselves - and to the people in their organization - to build a culture of authenticity? What if the key...
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The CapForge Story: Leading by Strength to Build a Sustainable Company Culture
What does it take to build a sustainable company culture that stands the test of time? In this episode of “The Business Philosopher Within You” podcast, host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Matt Remuzzi, the visionary founder of CapForge, to explore the intricacies of creating a thriving business...
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The P360 Story: Scaling a 300-Employee SaaS Business in Life Sciences Industry
You want to build a successful, sustainable business employing hundreds of employees in a hyper-competitive marketplace, teeming with global players who have deep pockets. How would you go about building such a business?More specifically, how would you:- Embrace your cultural roots and family...
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Smart Growth, Successful Exit and the Power of Company Culture with Ben Greiner
TL;DR Discover how aligning core values with smart business growth fosters a strong company culture, paving the way for a successful business exit. • Is the pressure to constantly grow leaving you overwhelmed? • Do you find it challenging to align your company's growth with its core values? • Are...
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DISC, Myers-Briggs, Enneagram: Self-Assessment Tools for Personal and Organizational Growth
Are you struggling to understand your colleagues and feel understood at work? Do you find it challenging to navigate diverse personalities in your team? Are traditional management approaches failing to unlock your team's full potential? How can you leverage self-assessment tools to foster a more...
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Cultivating a Culture of Creativity and Innovation with Larry Kasanoff
Are you struggling to infuse creativity and innovation into your business? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, host Bhavash Naik sits down with renowned film producer Larry Kasanoff to explore his unique approach to creativity and innovation. Larry shares his CAP...
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Startups to Acquisitions: The Journey of an Entrepreneur Turned Investor
What does it take to successfully transition from being an entrepreneur to becoming an investor? In this episode of The Business Philosopher Within You podcast, host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Beau Hale, a seasoned entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful companies and now leads Pine…
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Building a Business Legacy in Senior Living Marketing: The Love & Company Story
Description: Are you looking to build a lasting legacy with your family business? In this insightful interview, Bhavesh Naik sits down with Rob Love, President and CEO of Love & Company, to uncover the remarkable journey of transforming a generalist marketing agency into a thriving specialist…
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The Power of Human Factors: Building a Sustainable Business
Join host Bhavesh Naik in this enlightening episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast as he explores the profound influence of human factors in building a sustainable business. Discover the importance of fostering employee engagement, empowerment, and connection. Uncover the hidden...
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The Empathy Connection: Harnessing Self-Exploration and Creative Storytelling for Exceptional Leadership
People in leadership position often struggle with developing a presence that derives its power from deep understanding of others' human condition. Often, the best way to understand others is to understand the core of our own humanness. One way to develop such understanding of ourselves is by...
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How to Achieve Sustainable Business Growth with Remote-First Work Culture
Have you wondered if you could build a sustainable business success with steadily growing profitability based on timeless principles? Is it possible to grow a scalable business with a highly skilled workforce that is entirely remote from the get-go? In this episode of The Business Philosopher...
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Navigating Zero-Sum Games: Building High-Performing Organizations with Win-Win Relationships
Join Bhavesh Naik and Idil Karateke in a thought-provoking conversation about the concept of a hundred-sum game and its impact on building strong relationships and positive communication within organizations. Discover the pitfalls of zero-sum games and the importance of creating a culture of...
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How to Build a Scalable Business by Leveraging Intellectual Property Rights
Have you ever wondered how to legally protect the systems, processes and unique business philosophy that make your company special? Many entrepreneurs, founders, business owners and leaders overlook intellectual property when it comes to their operations manual, values, and core way of doing...
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The Journey of an Entrepreneur in Data Management and AI Economics with Sunil Soares
In this episode we explore the journey of building a thriving business that ends with a successful exit. The guest who shares his journey is Sunil Soares with YDC who previously built a successful company in data management and sold to private equity. Sunil shares his lessons in building not a…
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Understanding the Business Philosophy Behind Revolutionizing a Web Architecture
When I sat down for a remote podcast conversation with Christian (Chris) Bach from Netlify to learn about their successful business philosophy, I underestimated the depth and breadth of the topics we would cover. By the end of our conversation, we had explored a wide range of subjects, starting...
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On this podcast, we help our listeners explore and unlock the Business Philosopher within them so that they can build a human organization that is high-performing, self-sustaining and scalable for generations to come. Our listers are business builders, organizational managers, team leaders and career professionals who want to build self-perpetuating, long-lasting business organizations, work teams and careers that last beyond themselves. Our conversations explore frameworks, ideas, strategies and tools that help us bring out the inner business philosopher in all of us. We have inspiring, often deep conversations with organizational leaders, business builders, career professionals, thought-leaders, teachers, artists and experts from all walks of life who help us get in touch with our inner humanness and the inner business philosophers who is waiting to be unlocked. Show notes: https://notes.awayre.com/podcast
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