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🏌️‍♂️ The Golf Lesson That Changed My Business (And Could Change Yours)


Unleashed Podcast Episode 69 featuring two speakers discussing faith, leadership, and finishing well.
You can’t see your own backswing — and it might be costing you your business legacy.

I recently sat down with Ryan Reager on his Unleashed podcast, and we dug into a game-changing truth most business owners miss:


You can’t see your own backswing.


In golf, it’s obvious—you need a coach to spot flaws in your swing. In business? You’re blind to your biggest blind spots.


Here’s what I learned (the hard way):

The 3 Blind Spots Killing Your Business Legacy


1️⃣ The Identity Trap

  • I spent 20 years building businesses—until I crashed. Not financially. Spiritually.

  • My identity was 100% CEO. When I stepped back, I felt empty.

  • Lesson: If your worth = your title, you’re one exit away from a crisis.


2️⃣ The “We’ve Always Done It This Way” Syndrome

  • Ryan and I talked about founders who resist change—until it’s too late.

  • Example: One client’s business nearly collapsed because he ignored succession planning. His team saw the risk. He didn’t.

  • Ask yourself: “If my business shut down in 90 days, why would that be bad?” (This question reveals your true impact.)

 

3️⃣ The Lone Wolf Myth

  • The most successful leaders? They seek outside voices.

  • Case study: A contractor’s son couldn’t get his dad to talk succession. We helped them structure a 12-month handoff plan—now both are thriving.

How to Fix Your Backswing


🔹Get an outside voice (mastermind, coach, or mentor).

🔹Ask your team: “What’s one thing we’re missing because we’re too close?” 

🔹Start small: Schedule a monthly “what-if” lunch with your successor.


  • How hiring ex-cons became our mission (and why it worked)

  • The “90-day shutdown test” to uncover hidden impact

  • Why 70% of businesses fail in their second generation of leadership


Your turn: What’s the “backswing” issue YOU can’t see in your business? Hit reply—I’ll help you spot it.

Ryan’s podcast is gold for faith-driven entrepreneurs. Subscribe here!


Our next Breakthrough Mastermind starts January 17th. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing, reply “Team” to claim your spot. Only 8 seats available!


The most successful leaders I know? They don’t just tolerate outside voices—they seek them out. Who’s yours?

 
 
 

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