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1501: The 5 Types of "Stuck" Holding Entrepreneurs Back (And How to Break Free) w/ Sheri Roder

Feeling overwhelmed, directionless, or just plain stuck? In this episode, corporate-leader-turned-founder Sheri Roder of Get Unstuck HQ breaks down the exact reasons why so many entrepreneurs hit a wall. Drawing on decades of experience in high-stakes corporate environments, Sheri reveals her powerful framework for identifying the type of "stuck" you're in—whether you're spinning with too many ideas or stretched too thin to make progress. This episode is a masterclass in self-awareness and strat

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1501: The 5 Types of "Stuck" Holding Entrepreneurs Back (And How to Break Free) w/ Sheri Roder
1501
June 29, 2026

1501: The 5 Types of "Stuck" Holding Entrepreneurs Back (And How to Break Free) w/ Sheri Roder

Feeling overwhelmed, directionless, or just plain stuck? In this episode, corporate-leader-turned-founder Sheri Roder of Get Unstuck HQ breaks down the exact reasons why so many entrepreneurs hit a wall. Drawing on decades of experience in high-stakes corporate environments, Sheri reveals her powerful framework for identifying the type of "stuck" you're in—whether you're spinning with too many ideas or stretched too thin to make progress. This episode is a masterclass in self-awareness and strat
1500: This has been the hardest episode to record...
1500
June 28, 2026

1500: This has been the hardest episode to record...

Ever find yourself chasing the next big number — the first $10K month, 1,000 followers, or a major anniversary — only to feel like the goalpost just keeps moving? In this special Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on a massive milestone: the 1500th episode of the show. But this isn't a typical celebration. Instead, Brian gets vulnerable about why milestones are completely artificial and why chasing them can be a trap. He explores how the real magic isn't in hitting the big number,
1499: NO ONE tells us what to do in this in between period...
1499
June 26, 2026

1499: NO ONE tells us what to do in this in between period...

After a full week exploring the four entrepreneurial seasons — Planting, Growth, Pruning, and Harvest — Brian is pulling back the curtain on the most challenging, misunderstood, and crucial phase of them all: the transition. It's the messy, uncertain space between the seasons where the old rules no longer work, but the new ones haven't revealed themselves yet. In this reflective solo episode, Brian argues that this "in-between" period, which often feels like failure or imposter syndrome, is actu
1498: Your biggest WINS might just be your biggest THREAT!
1498
June 25, 2026

1498: Your biggest WINS might just be your biggest THREAT!

Everyone dreams of harvest season—the wins, the validation, the feeling that all your hard work has finally paid off. But what if this celebrated season is actually the most dangerous one for an entrepreneur? In this final episode of the Entrepreneurial Seasons miniseries, Brian Lofrumento pulls back the curtain on the harvest. He reveals why success always looks obvious in hindsight, why the public only ever sees the fruit and not the roots, and the critical danger of celebrating so much that y
1497: GOOD IDEAS MUST BE REMOVED! (Sometimes... and here's why...)
1497
June 24, 2026

1497: GOOD IDEAS MUST BE REMOVED! (Sometimes... and here's why...)

We've been taught that success in business is about addition—more clients, more products, more opportunities. But what if the biggest breakthroughs come from what you remove? In this powerful solo episode, Brian dives into "pruning season," the most overlooked and misunderstood phase of entrepreneurship. He reveals why letting go of good ideas, firing "PITA" clients, and saying no to opportunities is not a sign of failure, but a strategic move to build a stronger, healthier, and more focused bus
1496: The MOST CONFUSING season to be in as an entrepreneur...
1496
June 23, 2026

1496: The MOST CONFUSING season to be in as an entrepreneur...

Ever dream of the day your business finally takes off, only to find yourself more overwhelmed than ever? You're not alone. In this solo episode, Brian dives deep into "Growth Season," the most misunderstood phase of the entrepreneurial journey. He breaks down the myth that growth feels like success, revealing why it often feels like pure chaos instead. Brian explains that growth doesn’t solve problems—it exposes them, pushing your systems, habits, and identity to their absolute limits. This epis

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Solopreneurship Unlocked: How Drew Mehta Uses AI to Power ThinkFraction

Drew Mehta’s journey from wantrepreneur to entrepreneur is a masterclass in leveraging AI to solve real-world business problems. As the founder of ThinkFraction, Drew builds AI systems for companies without in-house capabilities, focusing on p…
What Ed Catmull Learned About Creativity, Leadership, and Truth From Building Pixar
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What Ed Catmull Learned About Creativity, Leadership, and Truth From Building Pixar

In a world obsessed with certainty, Ed Catmull built one of the most successful creative companies in history by embracing uncertainty.As the co-founder of Pixar and longtime president of Pixar Animation Studios, Catmull spent decades solving a pr…
Oprah Winfrey’s Best Lessons on Success: The Mindset That Made Her Forbes’ Greatest Living Self-Made American
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Oprah Winfrey’s Best Lessons on Success: The Mindset That Made Her Forbes’ Greatest Living Self-Made American

When Forbes recognized Oprah Winfrey as its greatest living self-made American, the moment wasn't simply about wealth. It was about distance traveled.Not distance measured in miles, but in circumstances.During a conversation celebrating the Forb…

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