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 importance...
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...
Are you hesitating to hire support staff because they will not directly generate business revenue? This mindset could be the very thing holding you back from sustainable growth. In this episode, co-hosts Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo tackle the common misconception that...
If your systems were in place, could you charge more and work less? In this revealing episode, we tackle a hard truth many service providers face: the market has evolved, and “good enough” isn’t good enough anymore. Today’s savvy clients expect...
Think your “go with the flow” approach is what makes your business special? Think again. In this episode, Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo reveal why “winging it” is costing you more than you realize – in time, money, and team morale. Every...
Most entrepreneurs believe that working harder and adding more resources is the path to success. But what if that approach is actually holding you back? In this episode, operations strategist Gwen Bortner and marketing expert Tonya Kubo unpack the critical difference...
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 businessesaligned with their values.