Episode 396

The Entrepreneur's Disease - S8 E3

Takeaways

  • Growth should not be measured solely by size or numbers.
  • The entrepreneur's disease can lead to dissatisfaction and distraction.
  • Focus on internal strengths rather than external comparisons.
  • Understanding your unique mission is crucial for sustainable growth.
  • Organizational culture plays a vital role in business success.
  • It's important to be aware of competitors without being consumed by them.
  • True leadership involves staying true to your values and purpose.
  • Business growth is about the journey, not just the destination.
  • Avoid the trap of comparing yourself to others in your industry.
  • The art of business lies in internal processes and culture.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Introduction to Unleashing Leadership

02:13 - Understanding the Entrepreneur's Disease

05:13 - Shifting Focus from Competition to Purpose

08:36 - Navigating Business Growth and External Influences

About the Podcast

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About your host

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Travis Maus

Travis Maus is the Chief Executive Officer of S.E.E.D. Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm with over 30 employees and locations in New York and Tennessee.

He hosts Unleashing Leadership and co-hosts the award-winning Ditch the Suits Podcast. Ditch the Suits aim is to help listeners get the most from their money and lives.

He is passionate, unfiltered, and committed to building great businesses.