Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher

Bill Gallagher
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Apr 1, 2026 • 47min

Suneera Madhani — From Payments to Purpose with the CEO of Stax

Suneera Madhani built Stax (formerly Fattmerchant) into a billion-dollar fintech company, landing on the Inc. 5000 list and earning recognition as one of the most influential leaders in payments. In this episode, Suneera joins Bill Gallagher to share her journey from startup founder to CEO of a high-growth company — and the leadership lessons she learned scaling through every stage. If you're building something big and wondering how to keep your culture and your vision intact while you grow, this one's for you.Mentioned in this episode:Busy is Broken bookOur new book, Busy is Broken, coming this September. Sign up for the release at busyisbroken.comQ20 Diagnostic OfferStuck? Q20 Growth Diagnostic will give you a fresh perspective and it's free. ScalingCoach.com/Q20
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Mar 25, 2026 • 13min

Less Sail, More Speed

A sailboat story becomes a leadership metaphor about doing less to achieve more. The episode contrasts overwork and micromanagement with empowerment and delegation. It outlines three shifts leaders need: stop controlling everything, trade the superhero role for self-awareness, and prioritize rest. A challenge: reclaim one hour to focus on what truly matters.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 48min

Thriving in a World of Constant Change with Fred Marshall

Fred Marshall, CEO, investor, and author of Thrive who trains leaders using scientific methods. He tackles overwhelm from nonstop inputs. He explains future shock when change outpaces adaptation. He urges weekly rhythms, reclaiming attention, shifting from consumption to creation, and using small consistent actions to build a meaningful future.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 14min

Staying Centered When Everything Is Coming at You

Meditation, breathwork, and simple daily rituals that calm a busy mind. Managing attention instead of just silencing notifications. How morning and evening habits set the tone for clarity. Practical techniques like walks, body scans, and visualization to regain focus when life gets loud.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 44min

The Systems That Make Small Businesses Valuable with Phil Risher

Phil Risher, founder of Flash Consulting and growth specialist for home service companies, explains building sellable businesses with marketing systems and repeatable customer acquisition. He discusses scaling a company to attract buyers. They cover lead conversion fixes like texts and scheduling, retargeting past customers, eliminating owner dependence, and tracking true return on ad spend.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 12min

This Leadership Habit That’s Shrinking Your Company

Leaders discuss how rescuing every problem keeps companies small. They explore the hidden urge to be indispensable and how it creates dependent teams. Stories highlight real failures from overinvolvement. Practical shifts focus on assigning ownership, matching tasks to strengths, and moving from doer to coach to develop stronger problem-solvers.
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9 snips
Feb 18, 2026 • 50min

AI Will Expose How You Think with Geoff Woods

Geoff Woods, author and founder focused on AI leadership, explains why AI reveals how leaders think. He outlines the CRIT framework for higher-quality prompts. They discuss using AI as an iterative strategic thought partner, pressure-testing ideas with personas, and a case where CRIT rescued a company from bankruptcy.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 13min

How Leaders Should Actually Use AI

Leaders should treat AI as an amplifier that speeds research, drafts, and routine work. The conversation highlights polishing ideas with AI while keeping human judgment for final decisions. It covers practical uses like proposals, meeting notes, and competitive research. Strategies for easing team fears include small experiment groups and regular practice sessions to build confidence.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 3min

Sell the Mission, Not the Product with Dan Grech

Dan Grech, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist turned entrepreneur and founder of BizHack Academy, helps businesses clarify purpose with storytelling. He discusses why telling the mission matters, how vulnerability and origin stories build connection, and practical frameworks to turn personal stories into collective purpose. Short, strategic, and focused on mission-led communication.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 14min

How to Stop Drowning in Busy

A leader describes hitting the limit of nonstop busy and the personal costs it created. He explores how being the bottleneck blocks growth and why delegation is a trust issue. The conversation covers facing fear, creating space for strategic work, and switching from counting activity to measuring impact. Practical prompts include stop-doing lists and retraining identity to make busyness intentional.

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