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  • 180- The #1 Reason You're Not Taken Seriously at Work

    180- The #1 Reason You're Not Taken Seriously at Work
    Aug 5 2025
    Ever feel like you're the most knowledgeable person in the room, but your ideas get dismissed? If your communication doesn't reflect your true value, you create a "credibility gap" that can stall your career. This isn't about being the loudest person; it's about communicating with intention and influence.
    In this episode, we dissect the three pillars of communication that will ensure you are never overlooked again. You'll learn the practical mindset shifts and tactics to manage conflict, leverage emotional intelligence, and demonstrate accountability in a way that commands respect and establishes you as a true leader in your organization.
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    49 min
  • 179- Are You Creating Accidental Managers

    179- Are You Creating Accidental Managers
    Aug 1 2025
    A 60% failure rate is unacceptable in any other part of your business. So why do we accept it for new managers? Companies lose their best technical experts every day by promoting them into leadership roles they aren't equipped for. We call it the "Accidental Manager" trap.

    You give them a new title and more pay, but no training on the single most complex part of the job: leading people.
    The result?
    → Your star performer burns out.
    → Their team disengages.
    → Your best people leave.

    It’s a silent killer of productivity and morale. But it's entirely preventable. In this episode, we break down the proven, step-by-step strategy to turn your high-achievers into high-performing leaders. We cover how to assess for potential, the immediate steps to take post-promotion, and how to find training that actually works.
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    41 min
  • 178- Why 60% of New Managers Fail and How to Ensure Yours Succeeds

    178- Why 60% of New Managers Fail and How to Ensure Yours Succeeds
    Jun 17 2025
    The episode discusses the challenges of transitioning individual contributors into management roles, highlighting a significant 60% failure rate within the first 24 months. The hosts, Steve and Travis Smith of "The Business Wingman Show," share personal anecdotes and expert insights, emphasizing that successful managers must shift from a "me" to a "we" mindset, prioritize the success of others, and embrace delegation despite initial inefficiencies. Key areas for development are outlined, including moving beyond day-to-day tactical work, adopting essential behaviors like setting boundaries and embracing accountability, and cultivating a proactive, collaborative leadership mindset focused on anticipation and problem-solving. Ultimately, the discussion aims to equip both aspiring managers and those responsible for promoting them with the knowledge to foster long-term success.
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    35 min
  • 177- The Real Reason New Graduates Are Failing

    177- The Real Reason New Graduates Are Failing
    Jun 14 2025
    The "Business Wingman Show" podcast episode focuses on the challenges new graduates face when entering the workforce and offers practical advice for success. Hosted by Steve and Travis Smith, a father-son duo, the discussion centers on a LinkedIn article Travis wrote outlining ten common struggles experienced by young professionals. Key areas explored include the importance of strong communication skills, emphasizing the need for professional diction, proactive initiation of conversations, and conciseness over jargon or overly lengthy explanations. The hosts also stress the significance of time management, respecting deadlines, and developing professional acumen, advocating for early arrivals to meetings and proactive communication regarding potential delays. Finally, the conversation highlights the importance of gaining real-world experience, navigating office politics, and setting realistic career expectations, underscoring the value of internships and mentorship over immediate high compensation, and suggesting strategic career planning even before choosing a college major.
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    37 min
  • 176- Avoid These Hidden Legal Traps!

    176- Avoid These Hidden Legal Traps!
    Jun 3 2025
    Are you unknowingly exposing your business to crippling lawsuits and financial disaster? Many business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs are walking into hidden legal traps that can have devastating consequences. In this essential interview, corporate attorney John Newell of Shell New LLP joins The Business Wingman Show to shed light on the most common and costly legal mistakes businesses make – and, more importantly, how YOU can proactively avoid them.
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    48 min
  • 175- Business Expansion Strategies- What Works

    175- Business Expansion Strategies- What Works
    May 30 2025
    This discussion emphasizes that expanding a business by adding new products or services should be approached cautiously. The hosts advise considering factors like timing, potential impact on the core business, necessary resources (like labor and insurance), and whether the new offering logically fits within the existing brand. They stress the importance of due diligence, including researching market demand and the competitive landscape, and suggest that emotional reactions or "shiny object syndrome" should be tempered with practical evaluation and sufficient time for reflection before committing to an expansion.
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    35 min
  • 174- The #1 Reason Businesses Fail? PARTNERSHIPS. Here's How to Make Yours Thrive

    174- The #1 Reason Businesses Fail? PARTNERSHIPS. Here's How to Make Yours Thrive
    May 20 2025
    This discussion highlights that while partnerships can be a strong way to build a business by combining skills and resources, they are statistically the most common reason for small business failure, often due to partners being unable to work together effectively. The key to successful partnerships, as emphasized in the source, lies in choosing the right partner, establishing clear expectations through written agreements (including a plan for dissolution), seeking guidance from mentors, maintaining consistent and clear communication, and fostering mutual respect even when disagreements arise. The overarching message is that proactively addressing these factors from the outset can prevent many common pitfalls and allow the partnership to thrive.
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    34 min
  • 173- Is Your Business Ready to Scale

    173- Is Your Business Ready to Scale
    Apr 25 2025
    Is Your Business Ready to Scale? Critical Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

    Thinking about scaling your business? HOLD ON. Expanding sounds exciting, but jumping in unprepared is one of the FASTEST ways to sink your ship. Many leaders hit hidden icebergs – financial drains, operational chaos, team burnout – that they never saw coming.

    Before you make a move, learn the CRITICAL pitfalls and the *real* questions you need to ask. Steve & Travis (Your Business Wingmen) break down how to scale SMARTLY in this episode. Avoid the costly mistakes. Watch now & build a STRONGER future
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    39 min