The Revenue Vanity Metric That’s Destroying Businesses
Are you chasing impressive revenue numbers while your actual take-home pay suffers? In this eye-opening episode, Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner expose the dangerous obsession with six and seven-figure revenue goals that's leading business owners to make terrible...
The Invisible Work That Drives Success
Feeling too busy to think strategically? You're not alone. In this episode, Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner tackle one of the biggest challenges facing modern business owners: finding time for strategic thinking when everything feels urgent. Discover why strategic...
Stop Chasing Trends: Why Following Market Shifts Could Be Killing Your Business
Just because the market is shifting doesn't mean you should completely change your business model. In this anniversary episode, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo revisit the show’s most downloaded episode in its first year, “Are High-Touch Services Making a Comeback?”...
When Doing Everything Becomes Your Biggest Business Problem
The hardest part about growing your business isn't hiring people or finding customers. It's letting go of being the person who does everything. In this anniversary episode, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo revisit their second-most-downloaded episode: From Solo to CEO...
Self-Accountability Is A Lie: The Real Reason You’re Not Taking Action
You know exactly what you should be doing in your business, but somehow you're just not doing it. Sound familiar? You're not alone, and it's not a character flaw. In this anniversary episode, Tonya Kubo and co-host Gwen Bortner are revisiting the third...
The 60-80% Rule That Saves Entrepreneurs From Burnout
Are you working harder than ever but feeling like you have less to show for it? You're not alone. In this anniversary episode, we revisit our fourth most popular episode to explore how the 60-80% rule applies to building the business you really want. Join hosts...
One Year Of Real Talk: What We’ve Learned About Building The Business You Really Want
Building the business you really want takes more than tactics—it requires courage, clarity, and consistency. In this one-year anniversary episode, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo look back on 52 episodes of real talk and share their biggest surprises, lessons learned,...
Creating Consistent Revenue Without The Drama
Consistent revenue doesn't have to mean constant stress. In this powerful conversation, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo explore how to build a business that generates sustainable income without relying on hype, heroics, or high-stakes launches. They break down the...
From Task Rabbit To Brain Trust: The Real Secret To Effective Delegation
Are you ready to unlock the real secret to effective delegation? Many find that hiring creates more work than it solves, a frustrating experience you're not alone in. Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner reveal why most delegation fails, often because what you think you...
Creating Moments That Matter For Clients
Creating moments that matter transforms a simple transaction into a lasting relationship, and mastering the client experience is the vital ingredient in today’s competitive marketplace. In this episode, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo unpack the essence of creating...
I'm Gwen Bortner, and I've spent 40 years turning chaotic businesses into well-oiled machines across 47 industries. Now, my team and I work with women entrepreneurs to build sustainable, fulfilling businesses aligned with their values.