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Your personal brand isn’t just about how others perceive you — it’s about how you intentionally craft that perception to drive business success. In this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, Lauren Goldstein sits down with Rachel B. Lee, branding expert and LinkedIn top voice, to explore the power of building an authentic personal brand. Rachel shares her journey from corporate life to becoming co-owner of Standout Authority, offering valuable insights on how entrepreneurs and business leaders can harness their personal brands for success on LinkedIn and beyond.
In this episode, we cover:
The four essential steps to crafting a strong personal brand.Why LinkedIn is the ultimate platform for business professionals — and how to use it strategically.The intersection of personal branding and authentic leadership — how to create real connections that drive business growth.Resources mentioned:
"Think Again" by Adam Grant – An essential read on rethinking assumptions and approaching problems as a scientist"Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss – A powerful guide on negotiation, highly recommended by entrepreneurs worldwideStandout Authority – Learn more about branding strategies and LinkedIn training from Rachel and her team. Ready to elevate your personal brand and unlock new business opportunities? Don’t miss this episode with Rachel B. Lee, and be sure to connect with Lauren and Rachel on LinkedIn and share with your business owner friends!
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein. She is the founder and CEO of Golden Key Partnership, an award-winning, globally-recognized boutique business consulting firm. Known by her clients as “The Biz Doctor,” Lauren has earned a reputation as a trusted expert for 7 & 8-figure business owners and Fortune 500 companies alike, including Apple, Nike, and AT&T.
Lauren’s superpower is helping overwhelmed business owners get out from under their business. Using her signature diagnostic framework, she guides business owners to escape the trenches, transform chaos into clarity, and build high-performing teams that thrive—without burnout. Her clients walk away with more freedom, greater profitability, and a business they love owning again.
A sought-after authority featured in Thrive Global, HuffPost, and Authority Magazine, among others. Lauren brings over a decade of expertise in business strategy, leadership, team optimization, operations, and culture.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.
You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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If you’ve ever struggled with hiring or leading your team, or worse, felt a twinge of guilt about keeping a team member who’s no longer contributing at their best and struggling to pull the trigger on letting them go— then this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast is exactly what you need.
Lauren Goldstein, aka The Biz Doctor, is here to help you build your high-performing dream team. She shares why holding onto “coasters” can hurt your team (and your business), the hard truth about what it takes to lead a successful team, and how to turn your roster into a truly high-performing team.
In this episode we cover:
Recognizing When to Let Go: How to objectively evaluate if a team member is still aligned with your business goals, and if not, how to let them go. Spoiler alert: parting ways can often benefit both your business and the individual.Crafting Your Vision and Building an A-Team: Tips on setting a clear vision and using the Golden Key Scorecard to ensure your team has the clarity to be successful and your have the right butts in the right seatsAdopting a Dream Team Mindset: Why thinking of your team as high performers on a sports team, rather than family, encourages growth, accountability, and ultimately more success for everyone.
Resources:
Book Mentioned: Vivid Vision by Cameron Harold – A guide to clarifying and communicating your business vision. https://amzn.to/3C1S9hgGolden Key Scorecard: Download the Golden Key Scorecard, Lauren’s tool to assess and manage team performance, at https://www.goldenkeypartnership.com/scorecard/Recommended Episodes:
Are you playing to win featuring Torey Wolford (EP 80)Players vs. Worker Bees
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.
You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Are you playing to win, or just playing not to lose? In this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Torey Wolford, an extraordinary leadership coach and facilitator with over 15 years of experience in emotional intelligence and leadership development.
From her time in emergency medicine to empowering leaders to thrive, Torey has mastered the art of guiding people to unlock their true potential and lead lives of impact to truly thrive rather than merely exist.
We dive deep into the four types of mindsets, how radical responsibility and courage can shift everything, and why fear of success might be holding you back more than you think.
In this episode, we cover:
The four types of mindsets: Are you playing to win, or just playing not to lose?How radical responsibility and courage can unlock your true potential.Why fear of success is often the biggest obstacle to achieving your goals.Resources mentioned:
"The Power of Vulnerability" by Brené Brown – A powerful guide to understanding how vulnerability can lead to deeper connections and successTorey Wolford’s transformational leadership programs – Learn more about her work at toreywolford.com and follow her on Instagram @toreywolfordReady to stop playing small and start playing to win?
Then I can't wait for you to hear this one!
Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your business (and life) to the next level, there's so much wisdom in this episode to help you level up. 🚀
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.
You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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This episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast is for business owners who feel overwhelmed or on the verge of burnout with their business, helping you navigate what to do when you feel like throwing in the towel on your business.
Join, the Biz Doctor, Lauren Goldstein, as she offers actionable insights on what to do when you feel like quitting or burning down your own business. We all face challenges— especially as business owners... you know, those moments when it feels easier to give up, or we really question if it's worth it...but how do you know *if* you should give up and pivot or not?
Well that, my friend is, exactly what Lauren talks about this week!
She draws from her own 13 years in business as she delves into how to recognize when it’s time to push through challenges or pivot in a new direction.
Listeners will walk away with strategies to assess their business situation with clarity and powerful strategies to help you successfully navigate those tough times and support your mental health in the process; not to mention helping you decide objectively if it is time to "quit."
Whether you're struggling with exhaustion or uncertainty, this episode will give you tools to regain focus, make informed decisions, and most importantly, remind you that your worth is not defined by your business.
If you are on the verge of burnout, or want to avoid it, this is a must listen episode!
Key takeaways:
Surround Yourself with the Right People: Recognize the value of having a network of fellow business owners or mentors who have faced failure and bounced back. Their experience and wisdom can help guide you through challenging times and offer valuable perspective.Accountability and Self-Reflection: Build an inner circle that knows your strengths and dreams, and can hold you accountable when you lose sight of your goals. This support system can help you reconnect with your purpose.Play the "What If" Game: By exploring worst-case scenarios and outcomes, you can alleviate anxiety and gain clarity on whether it's time to pivot, take a break, or keep pushing forward.
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.
You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Join us as we dive into the often misunderstood role of the CEO with seasoned entrepreneur and executive leadership expert, Joel Trammell.
With over three decades of experience in founding and managing companies, Joel has successfully built and sold two businesses for over nine figures. He's now dedicated to training CEOs and their executive teams on how to create an operating system for their company at scale which is something that many CEOs struggle with. That is, until now!
This episode will crack the code on the CEO operating system, debunk what it requires to be an effective CEO, and also give you the foundation you need to not only build out your leadership team, but transform your leadership style in the process.
In this episode we cover:
The #1 Role of a CEO: Hint, it isn’t what you might think.Shifting from Reactive to Proactive: Learn how to ditch the whack-a-mole approach and become a strategic leader with a clear vision for the future.The CEO's Behavior Change Blueprint: Discover how to create a plan that alters individual contributor behavior within the organization to achieve company goals, AND help your team be more successful and fulfilled.Resources:
"The Chief Executive Operating System: The Essential Playbook for Success in the CEO Role" by Joel Trammell and Sherif SakrCEO-S: Improve Business Performance"Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts" by Annie DukeWhether you are a new-to-the-role CEO, or have been in the seat for a few years and simply want to continue growing your skills, both inside and outside the boardroom, this episode is a must-listen!
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.
You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Burnout is a common issue among entrepreneurs, often leading to overwhelming stress, decreased productivity, and even thoughts of shutting down your business. In this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, host Lauren Goldstein dives deep into the world of burnout, exploring its causes, symptoms, and effective (and simple) strategies to combat it.
In this episode we cover:
Understanding Burnout: Learn what burnout truly means and how it manifests in entrepreneurs, business owners and their teams. Plus, discover the surprising statistics surrounding burnout rates among business owners.The Impact of Burnout: Explore how burnout is impacting your business, things that you might not even realise! Including, the startling connection between burnout and other mental health issues.Combating Burnout: Lastly, get some practical (and simple) strategies to prevent and overcome burnout within yourself, and your teams so you all can create a mentally healthy and resilient business environment.Resources:
"Atlas of the Heart" by Brené Brown"StrengthsFinder 2.0" by Tom Rath"Start With Why" by Simon Sinek"Love and Work" by Marcus Buckingham"The Seven Pillars of Life" by Dan Martell
Ready to break free from the burnout cycle and create an even more thriving business and mentally happier team? This episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast will help you do just that!
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine, and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com. You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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In this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, host Lauren Goldstein, an award-winning business consultant affectionately known as The Biz Doctor, explores the secrets behind optimal performance and longevity with Taylor Johnson.
A renowned performance coach, Taylor has worked with elite NFL athletes and pioneers cognitive performance in e-sports. His unique approach integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual practices to help leaders and entrepreneurs achieve sustained success.
Join Lauren and Taylor as they delve into transformative insights that can propel your business and personal life to new heights, helping you achieve true entrepreneurial freedom.
In this episode we cover:
The Business Athlete Mindset: Discover the mindset and systems that high performers adopt to excel in both business and life.Taylor’s Journey: Learn about Taylor's transition from working with NFL athletes to coaching in the e-sports arena.Foundational Systems: Understand the importance of building simple, effective systems for achieving high performance.The Power of Questions: Explore how asking the right questions can lead to profound self-discovery and lasting change.Resources:
Harvard Business Review on Corporate Athletes: An insightful article discussing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of performance. Find it on Harvard Business Review.The Liminal Collective: A global community focused on enabling elite performers to unlock their full potential. Learn more about their bespoke experiences and initiatives on their website.Taylor’s book recommendations:
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho"10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less" by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy"The Big Leap" by Gay HendricksFor more from Taylor, connect with him on LinkedIn or visit his website.
Don’t miss this episode to discover the essential strategies and mindset shifts for evolving into a leader who not only reaches success, but keeps it thriving when you get there.
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.
You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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In this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, host Lauren Goldstein, an award-winning business consultant affectionately known as The Biz Doctor, dives deep into the most crucial role of a leader.
Tune into this episode to learn more about your job as a leader and how when you do it right, it not only helps you have a higher performing team, but it can also shift your business from merely surviving to thriving, helping you achieve true entrepreneurial freedom.
In this episode we cover:
Transition from Operator to Leader: Discover the essential mindset shift from being the "chief everything officer" to becoming a visionary leader who empowers others.Empowering Your Team: Learn why developing autonomous, engaged, and collaborative team members is the key to avoiding bottlenecks and fostering a dynamic, successful business environment.Balancing Management and Leadership: Understand the delicate balance between managing the "what" and leading the "why," and how mastering both can create a motivated, high-performing team.Resources:
"The CEO Tightrope" by Joel Trammell: A book that offers practical advice for CEOs on navigating the complexities of leadership and management. Find it on Amazon.McKinsey & Company Report: Reveals that 70% of employees find their life’s purpose through their job, emphasizing the need for leaders to align their team’s roles with their personal goals.Tune into this enlightening episode to uncover the strategies and mindset shifts necessary for becoming a leader who not only directs, but inspires.
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.
You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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In this insightful episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, host Lauren Goldstein sits down with Dave Ziozios, a seasoned financial leader and advisor, to discuss the essential steps business owners can take to increase their business valuation and ensure a smooth succession.
Lauren and Dave dive into the challenges small business owners face with scalability and profitability, and share actionable strategies to overcome these hurdles. Whether you're looking to eventually sell your business or simply want to reduce your daily involvement, this episode offers valuable insights to help you plan for a successful future.
In this episode, we cover:
Profitability and Succession Planning: Ensuring your business thrives even when you’re not at the helm.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The importance of clear metrics and the three most crucial ones for your business. Continuity Planning: How to prepare your business for your exit and ensure ongoing profitability.BONUS: merging big picture vision and tactical problem solving: aligning company strategy with measurable results.
Find out more about guest Dave Ziozios at B2B CFO Strategic Business Advisors and on LinkedIn.
Dave’s must-read book recommendation: "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits" by Verne Harnish
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.
You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Are you struggling to onboard new team members efficiently? In this episode, Lauren unveils a powerful technique that not only streamlines the onboarding process but also ensures your new hires are truly ready to contribute. Plus, she shares a game-changing tool that will revolutionize the way you train and integrate new talent. Tune in to transform your onboarding process and set your new team members up for success from day one!
We cover:The "See One, Do One, Teach One" Technique: Learn how this simple yet effective method can ensure comprehensive training and understanding.Maximizing Efficiency with Parallel Work: Discover Lauren's secret to saving time and optimizing the onboarding process.Creating Comprehensive SOPs: Find out how to build effective Standard Operating Procedures to guide your team members and ensure consistency.Loom: A free video recording software that simplifies the creation of training materials.
Loom App: Download loom.com/download
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their businesses tune visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com.
You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Have you ever invested so much time, money, and energy into a new employee only for them to quit after a short amount of time? Leaving you bewildered as to why.
Or maybe you hired someone who you thought was a perfect fit only to discover things during onboarding that made it clear they were not a fit and you had to let them go within their first few days, weeks, or even their first month?
It is basically the worst, isn’t it? In fact Lauren shares that she had two people in two days sending her emails about “burning through employees” or having to let someone go after THREE days… shesh. While she have yet to dig in deeper into why, her gut told her it is a few simple tweaks that would have made all the difference.
We’ll be the first to admit that hitting the bullseye with new hires can be a challenge - that is if you don’t know how to ready, aim, fire - which is why we know today's episode is going to be so valuable for you.
Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, with your host Lauren Goldstein. Today we’re going to share with you the three things that will make all the difference with not only onboarding success but also helping ensure your new employee sticks.
Why employees don’t stay
Keys to Onboarding Success
And lastly, a few of our favorite check-in questions for those first 90 days so make sure you stick around to the end.
Key takeaways:
Why employees don’t stayKeys to Onboarding SuccessA few of my favorite check-in questions for those first 90 days so make sure you stick around to the end.
CTAs/Resources
If you want to set yourself and your team up for success, here is our favorite tool to create clarity and a high performing team - The Golden Key Scorecard - https://www.goldenkeypartnership.com/scorecard/
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Meet your host.
Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under her business tune visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
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In this episode Lauren recalls talking to one of her favorite humans, Tim Francis the other day and as two operational experts they were discussing how often operational health gets overlooked.
It is very sexy to have a million dollar business. But you know what is sexier? Having a highly profitable million dollar business with not only good cash flow, but a deep cushion of “free cash” in the bank.
Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, today’s show is something that is top of mind for me and sure to be a perspective shifter so let’s dive in.
Something that Lauren admits that irks her to no end are the smoke and mirrors 7-figure businesses and launches that look good on the face, but when you peel back the curtain the behind the scenes is a different story.
Some might say Lauren is on a mission to end this silly braggadocious way of thinking about business because, let's face it… there is nothing sexy or fun about living on the edge with your business and going through the doldrums or worse revenue roller coaster fretting about how to make payroll.
Which brings us back to the question… what if we built businesses with the end in mind? The end being an exit.
What if we built, ran, and scaled our businesses asking this simple question “would I buy my business?”
It's a good question, huh?
Personally, we love the question because it forces us to take off the emotional glasses we normally view our businesses through and instead makes it objective, and dare we say vulnerable.
Apples to apples. When you look at the team you have, the business's operational vitals, your profitability and balance sheet, and the kicker - YOU … if you were looking to buy a business, would you buy yours and pay a top multiple?
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their businesses visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
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Clawing your way back or white knuckling… two sides of the same coin … both having an underlying current of control.
Lauren talks about the time where she saw this happen in one of her clients. It was like his body was possessed by another.
He went from being really excited to get out of the trenches and focus on what we call his “Big 3” - you know the three things that, not only were they his unique abilities, but they were things he really enjoyed in the business - to suddenly trying to stick his fingers in every part of the proverbial pie.
Suddenly the team and business were thrown into chaos and whack-a-moling again after months of smooth sailing…
So why did this happen? Well that my friend is exactly what we are going to talk about on today’s episode.
Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, with your host Lauren Goldstein. Today we’re going to share with you the three things Lauren sees standing in the way of most business owners having the true entrepreneurial freedom that comes with getting out from under your business and out of the weeds.
Key takeaways:
Are you a 'seagull leader'Lack of trust, in yourself and your teamNot being clear about what YOU actually want?
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Meet your host.
Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/ -
Have ever looked around at other business owners who have similar businesses to you that “seem” to be so much more successful or easy than yours - and wondered what the heck you're are doing wrong?
If you answered yes, you are not alone. Lauren recalls she was very much in this camp for a few years banging her head against the wall and wondering why it seemed like such an uphill battle - that is until she discovered that each entrepreneur has a unique winning formula that if left unsolved will be the difference between struggling and sustainable success.
When Lauren learned what her winning formula was it changed everything which is why she wants to let you in on this secret on today’s episode.
Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, with your host Lauren Goldstein. Today we’re going to share with you a framework that will help you hit the easy button in your business and breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
Let us introduce you to wealth dynamics, which we lovingly call entrepreneur dynamics
Key takeaways:
The 4 energies of a business and team: Introvert vs extrovert (hint this isn’t what you think it is. Starters vs finishers - why it is CRITICAL to know who is whoMeasuring Vale and LeverageMeasuring Trust and Flow
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/ -
Sometimes when we think “business owner” often only one ”type” comes to mind, the business owner who leads the company as president or CEO, but today we’ll talk about what Lauren has discovered over the course of the past 12 years in her business consulting - that there are actually THREE types of business owners!
And knowing the difference between them - and more importantly what type of business owner you want to be can have an exponentially large impact on your success - and the success of your business and team. And if you don’t have that clarity it can also sink your business and team so let’s dig into this episode shall we?
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under her business tune visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/ -
Have you ever been caught in the cycle of getting ready, to get ready …. to get ready, and then mayyybbbeee launching whatever it is you have been perfecting?
It's okay, it happens to more people than you realize.
Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, with your host Lauren Goldstein, in this episode, Lauren, as one recovering perfectionist to another, knows exactly what you need to hear today to break out of that cycle….
The ways that the 3.3 pounds of spicey meatloaf between your ears might be sabotaging you, your business, and your success without you even knowing it - it is a super sneaky that way.
But lucky for you, Lauren is going to put her neuroscience hat on today and help you outsmart your brain.
Make sure you stick around to the very end when she’ll talk about resulting and how it stifles your creativity AND leads to consistently poorer decision-making.
Tune in to hear more about: Key takeaways:
Your brain's #1 mission in lifeMaking perfect the enemy of goodVacuums and how they bite you in the bumUnderstanding the stories we createResources mentioned in this episode:
Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts: https://amzn.to/40pMubi
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Meet your host.
Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under her business tune visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/ -
We’ve all been there, you did your best in hiring, said yes to someone, only for it to turn into a hindenburg situation.
The truth is because we are dealing with humans and not robots (sorry Elon) there are variables with hiring that try as we might still make it a bit of a moving target, but fear not, today I am going to dive into the real cost of a bad hire and more importantly how you can reduce these costs and make your next hire your best hire.
We're talking about a hot topic I see a lot in my clients and fellow business owners struggle with which is shifting from reactive to proactive hiring so that they can reduce the cost and mitigate the risk of a “bad hire”.
Key takeaways:
First, the biggest cost I see that we don’t think about is YOUR time and the team's time.So here are TWO things that you can do with the next hire that will DRASTICALLY save you timeThe third thing that will save you not only time AND money is this: Proactive hiring.I also share a bit about how to be an effective interviewer and how to objectively decide between candidates.
CTAs/Resources
Ready for a resource that will take the guesswork out of your teams roles and help you not only get more out of your current team, but make your next hire. your best hire?
Then download our Golden Key Scorecard. Our Scorecard provides the time tested framework and process to get you and your team out of the weeds and into a well-oiled machine that can scale without you.https://www.goldenkeypartnership.com/scorecard
Past Biz Doctor podcasts to go along with todays episode:
The 4 Keys to Successfully Building a High Performing Team: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1e9-the-4-cs-of-success-for-building-a-high-performance-team/id1618773779?i=10005673689586 Of the Most Effective Interview Questions to Help You Pick The Right Candidate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6-of-the-most-effective-interview-questions-to-help/id1618773779?i=1000610682189-------------------------
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Also, don’t forget to subscribe so you are the first to get notified when our next episode is live and ready for your ears.
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under her business tune visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/ -
Have you ever had a symptom and found yourself down the rabbit hole of WebMD researching survival rates of meningiomas - instead of realizing you probably just have a migraine from staring at your computer all day? Or suddenly you have gangrene instead of a bone bruise from stubbing your toe? Well that is exactly what I am going to talk about in this weeks episode, the danger of self-diagnosing your own business
Welcome back to The Biz Doctor Podcast, I'm your host Lauren Goldstein.
Today I'm going to talk about something I see far too often go awry, self-diagnosing your own business.
If you've ever found yourself in one of these information wormholes trying to solve a team or operational challenge only to end up more overwhelmed then when you started, then fear not, I got you!
Today I'm going to give you three ways to diagnose your business better if you don't have yours truly, The Biz Doctor on speed dial.
Why is this skill so important? Because, if you don't find the root cause of what is ailing your business you are going to be not only plaything whack-a-mole with your business for the foreseeable future, but chances are you are going to flush down the toilet an enormous amount of money, time, and people trying to treat the “wrong thing.”
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under her business tune visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/ -
Today’s podcast episode comes with a big red explicit warning… that is explicitly awesome! And fair warning there very well could be some creative swearing and sass so don’t say we didn’t warn ya.
If you have ever been burned the eff out in your business, yearning for a better way that doesn’t involve you burning the candle at both ends and essentially being neither early bird nor night owl, but an exhausted, coffee addicted pigeon, then buckle up buttercup, today’s episode is just what you and your business need.
Welcome back to the biz doctor podcast, with your host Lauren Goldstein. Today she’s joined in the studio by Andrea Crowder and they are going to get real and raw as we dive into what exactly it means to stand strong with the boundary of if ‘it doesn’t feel like a fuck yes it’s a hell no!’
Imagine with me for a moment…
Who would you be without the emotional baggage?
What would your life, business, relationships & health look like if you were - wait for it - untriggerable?! 🤯
We’ll Andrea Crowder’s here in studio and in life to answer those questions as as she says f*ck around and find out 💋
Key takeaways:
Rapid Resolution TherapyHow nervous system regulation is something that is thrown around a lot but what does it actually mean and why should we care?Alright now to the juicy part… how do you build a business around pleasure instead of pressure?Connect with Andrea on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_andreacrowder/
Andrea's book recommendation - Life Changing Conversations: https://amzn.to/3u6JR3D
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Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under her business tune visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/ -
Have you ever wished that there was a simple, objective way to help you make decisions about what projects to pursue in your business?
Well that is exactly what we are going to cover in today's episode.
Welcome back to The Biz Doctor podcast, with your host Lauren Goldstein. Today we’ll give you a tool that will drastically transform how you operate within your business and help you better decide where to invest your team, time, and money for the most impact.
CTAs/Resources
To download the Decision Matrix template go to: https://www.goldenkeypartnership.com/decision/
Learn more about the work we do with business owners to help you get out from under your business and have the team and operations to support sustainable (and more profitable) scaling at https://www.goldenkeypartnership.com/
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If you enjoyed this episode and it sparked something in you, please give us a 5 Star rating/review and share this with your friends and fellow business owners.
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Meet your host.
Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership.
Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief.
She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others.
For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under her business tune visit her website https://www.GoldenKeyPartnership.com
You can also connect with her on instagram (www.instagram.com/itslaurengoldstein) or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/laurenegoldstein)
The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/ - Show more
