Drowning in To-Do Lists? How to Break Free from Entrepreneurial Overwhelm
As an entrepreneur, do you ever feel like you're drowning in endless to-do lists? Does the sheer volume of tasks leave you paralyzed, unsure where to even begin? If so, you're not alone. In fact, this is a common struggle for many business owners, regardless...
Where To Begin When Everything Feels Urgent
Feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks on your to-do list? Struggling with which to tackle first when everything seems equally urgent? In this episode of The Business You Really Want, hosts Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo discuss the challenge many entrepreneurs face:...
True Accountability: The Secret Weapon for Sustainable Business Success
As a business owner, you've likely heard the term accountability thrown around countless times. Maybe you've even tried various accountability methods, hoping they'd be the key to business growth and success. But here's the truth: Most of what passes for...
True Accountability – The Secret To Sustainable Success
Do you know the difference between being reliable and being accountable? In this episode of "The Business You Really Want," hosts Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo break down the concept of true accountability and why it’s crucial for achieving sustainable success in...
Are You Solving the Right Problems in Your Business?
As a business owner, I've seen it time and time again: entrepreneurs tirelessly working to overcome challenges, only to find themselves stuck in a cycle of addressing symptoms rather than root causes. In my years of advising business owners and executive teams,...
Solving The Right Problems In The Right Order
Do you find yourself solving the wrong problems in your business? Or maybe solving the right problems, but in the wrong order? In this episode of "The Business You Really Want," hosts Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo discuss the importance of identifying and solving the...
The Hidden Systems Sabotaging Your Business Success
As an entrepreneur, you've likely heard the advice “You need better systems!” countless times. Maybe you've even invested in fancy project management software or hired consultants to create standard operating procedures. But what if I told you that you already have...
Systems – Harnessing The Power Of Consistent Behavior
Are you in control of your systems, or are your systems controlling you? In this episode of "The Business You Really Want," hosts Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo invite you into the world of systems and how the behaviors within your business shape the results you see....
Celebrating One Month of The Business You Really Want
Launching a podcast has been a dream of mine for several years but until recently, it seemed impossible to pull off. Lucky for me, Tonya has years of experience with podcast launches, marketing and hosting (she even co-hosted a cooking show sponsored by a...
The Truth About Managing People in Your Business
As a business owner, you know that your team can make or break your success. But here's a hard truth many entrepreneurs struggle to face: The people who helped you build your business may not be the ones to help you scale it. In the latest episode of The Business...
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.