The Profit Paradox: When More Income Leads To Less Profit
Does more revenue always mean more profit? Not necessarily! The profit paradox explains how scaling a business can sometimes reduce profitability. Join Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo as they dissect this counterintuitive phenomenon, where hitting that coveted...
Closing The Implementation Gap: How To Get Things Done
The struggle is real: the implementation gap, that frustrating space between knowing what to do and actually doing it, plagues us all. Join Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo as they dissect the implementation gap, exploring why knowing what to do doesn't always translate...
Time To Pay More Attention To Energy Management
Most entrepreneurs have tried all kinds of time management systems but still fail to keep up with their long list of priorities. If this approach is ineffective, perhaps paying more attention to energy management is the key. Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner explore the...
Micromanagement Mayhem? How To Empower, Not Overwhelm, Your Team
Micromanaging can stifle your team's growth and create a toxic work environment. In this episode, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo explore the fine line between oversight and micromanagement and how to empower your team to achieve consistent performance without...
Role Clarity: The Unsung Hero Of Team Productivity And Conflict Resolution
Is the lack of role clarity turning your team into a tangled mess of confusion and conflict? In this episode, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo explore why traditional approaches to defining roles often fall short and what you can do instead to create clarity that works....
Bringing Your Business Ideas To Life
Do you have a stack of brilliant business ideas just waiting to be implemented? In this episode, Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner tackle the common problem of great business ideas that never get off the ground. They explore the gap between planning and execution,...
Stop Running Meetings That Waste Time
Stop running meetings that waste time! Join Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo as they expose the hidden traps of traditional meetings and reveal powerful strategies to transform your team's communication. Discover how to effectively design impactful meetings, utilize...
Your Cornerman: The Person Every Entrepreneur Needs (Beyond A Business Coach)
Ever wished you had a wise, experienced cornerman to guide you through your business challenges? Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo explore the power of having a business cornerman, a seasoned expert who provides holistic guidance and helps you anticipate challenges. A...
Why Bosses Love To Resist Management
Being the boss of your own business does not give you unlimited freedom to do everything you want – it actually holds you back from freedom. Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo discuss why entrepreneurs love to resist management by their teams. They emphasize the...
The Warning Signs Of Team Burnout: Catch It Before It’s Too Late
Your team says everything's fine, but are they really? In this episode, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo dive deep into the often overlooked issue of team burnout, exploring misconceptions about capacity, subtle warning signs, and proactive steps CEOs can take to...
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.