The Lighthouse Sessions

Jeff Borschowa
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Step into real conversations with visionary founders, creative catalysts, and relational disruptors. Each episode is a signal guiding soul-first entrepreneurs like you through the fog of growth, chaos, and clarity. We explore frameworks, founder truths, and the rhythms that lead to alignment, not just achievement. Created for visionary entrepreneurs who are brilliant, intuitive, and done with the noise.

  1. Jeff Borschowa: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Reclaim Your Creative Freedom

    10 HR AGO

    Jeff Borschowa: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Reclaim Your Creative Freedom

    Are you a visionary entrepreneur who feels like you’re sailing through a thick fog?. You’ve built something successful, but the irony is that your growth has become your cage. Every operational detail, every decision, and every client fire seems to require your personal involvement. You started this business for freedom, yet you’ve accidentally become its ultimate bottleneck. In this episode of The Lighthouse Sessions, I pull back the curtain on a struggle I’ve fought for decades: the resistance to systems. As a "High Quick Start" (Kolbe 4592), I used to believe that structure was a straightjacket for creativity. I was wrong. I eventually realized that by resisting systems, I wasn’t protecting my freedom—I was giving it away. In this solo deep-dive, you will discover: The Visionary’s Trap: Why your natural ability to thrive in chaos actually prevents your team from succeeding without you. The Neurosurgeon Principle: How to identify the "one thing" only you can do, and how to build a team that handles the "pre-op" and "cleanup" so you can just perform the "surgery". Systems as Freedom Tools: Why the right structure doesn't stifle your genius—it provides the safety rails that allow you to go faster and dream bigger. The Bottleneck Solution: Practical steps to stop being the person everyone is "waiting on" and start being the visionary leader you were meant to be. If you are tired of "paying people to watch you work," this episode is your signal in the mist. It’s time to stop fighting the fog and start navigating it with a steady compass.

    8 min
  2. Jeff Borschowa: Reclaiming the Mastermind—The Launch of the Big Thinker Universe

    1 DAY AGO

    Jeff Borschowa: Reclaiming the Mastermind—The Launch of the Big Thinker Universe

    Stop Masking. Start Spiraling. Welcome to the Universe. As a visionary entrepreneur, you’ve likely felt the weight of the "fog"—that thick, suffocating haze where your biggest ideas go to drift. You’ve built success, yet you often find yourself alone in the room because you see a future that others are trying to fix, slow down, or box into a rigid framework. In this episode, we officially pull back the curtain on the Big Thinker Universe, a sanctuary designed specifically for high-quickstart leaders who are tired of playing nice and ready to play "full on". This isn't just another business program; it is the reclamation of the mastermind in its purest form. In this session, we dive deep into: The "No-Integrator" Rule: Why keeping visionaries and integrators in separate rooms is the key to preventing creative friction and "what if" suffocation. The End of Masking: How this space supports those often labeled with ADHD or autism by removing the requirement to slow down or conform to traditional business "etiquette". Breaking the Models: A look into a fast-paced environment where we don't just follow blueprints—we break perfectly good models to rebuild them into something world-changing. The Power of 12: Why group size and a $1,000 investment are strategically set to foster a small, dynamic, and fully committed circle of disruptors. If you have ever felt like you are "sanding off pieces of yourself" just to make a proven system work, this conversation is your invitation to stop. You are not the problem; your genius just needs the right rhythm.

    5 min
  3. Michael Buzinski: Escape the Founder Trap & Double Your Revenue with the Rule of 26

    3 DAYS AGO

    Michael Buzinski: Escape the Founder Trap & Double Your Revenue with the Rule of 26

    Is your business a vehicle for freedom, or has it become a "Founder Trap" that keeps you sailing in a permanent fog? Most visionary entrepreneurs reach a level of financial independence only to realize they’ve become the "main gear" holding their entire business together. If you are too useful in your daily operations, you are—quite literally—useless for acquisition or sale. In this episode of The Lighthouse Sessions, Michael "Buzz" Buzinski joins Jeff Borschowa to reveal the frameworks you need to move from being founder-led to becoming founder-free. Michael has spent 21 years helping B2B service firms systemize their revenue engines so the business can run autonomously, increasing its value while allowing the owner to reclaim their creative power. In this episode, we dive deep into: The Rule of 26: How to look past 160+ "vanity metrics" and focus on the only three numbers that compound to achieve 100% more revenue. The Honeycomb Flywheel: Michael’s framework for identifying which 50% of your marketing is actually profitable and how to align Sales, Marketing, and Client Success to create "Flywheel Velocity." The Focus to Focus Framework: Why you must fix one clearly urgent struggle for one clearly unique shareholder to achieve predictable results. The "Founder-Free" Philosophy: Understanding the three phases of entrepreneurship and why your job is to make yourself obsolete. Stop guessing with "random acts of marketing." Whether you are feeling Fogbound by complex KPIs or Storm-Tossed by unpredictable results, this conversation provides the compass you need to navigate back to growth that feels like you.

    45 min
  4. Barbara van Lodensteijn: Why Your Business Problems are Actually Unhealed Leadership Trauma

    4 DAYS AGO

    Barbara van Lodensteijn: Why Your Business Problems are Actually Unhealed Leadership Trauma

    Are you working harder than ever, only to feel like you’re drifting in a thick fog of overwhelm? For many visionary entrepreneurs, success comes at a hidden cost. You’ve built the company, you’ve scaled the team, and you’ve chased the milestones—yet you wake up feeling like your nervous system is trapped in a permanent state of "survival mode". You might find yourself frustrated with a team that seems "annoying" or "slow," or perhaps you’re watching your personal relationships fray under the pressure of the hustle. In this transformational episode of The Lighthouse Sessions, we sit down with Barbara van Lodensteijn, a world-class business psychologist from the Netherlands who specializes in the intersection of entrepreneurship and trauma psychology. Barbara reveals a hard truth that most consultants ignore: the friction in your business is often the "outsourced" inner conflict of the leader. If you feel like you are constantly battling your team or your operations, it may not be a management problem—it may be a regulation problem. Barbara explains how our personal histories, including intergenerational and epigenetical factors, "charge" us as individuals and dictate exactly how we show up as leaders today. When a founder's nervous system is on high alert, the entire company feels the tremor. In this episode, you will discover: The Three-Track Journey: How to move from deep inner wisdom to visionary planning, and finally into daily inspired business operations. The "Survival Mode" Diagnostic: Recognizing when your nervous system is sabotaging your decision-making and your team’s performance. The Power of Relief: Why the greatest return on investment for a visionary isn’t a new strategy, but the ability to regulate yourself and find ease. Stretching the Window of Compassion: Learning to create space between a trigger and a response so you can lead with choice rather than reaction. You didn’t build this business to become a slave to your own anxiety. It is possible to go home feeling inspired, fulfilled, and at ease. This episode is your invitation to stop fighting the fog and start navigating by a steadier internal compass. Barbara’s insights are a "recipe for the soul" for any founder who is ready to take the "leap of faith" and build their business from the inside out. Watch the full episode now to reclaim your creative genius.

    35 min
  5. Mark Halpern: Transforming Estate Tax into a $1 Billion Charitable Legacy

    6 FEB

    Mark Halpern: Transforming Estate Tax into a $1 Billion Charitable Legacy

    Are you building a successful business only to realize you’ve leaned your ladder against the wrong building? For many visionary entrepreneurs, the drive to create, innovate, and scale is second nature. But as your wealth grows, so does a quiet, invisible threat: the "accidental" legacy you might be leaving to the government. In this episode of The Lighthouse Sessions, I sit down with Mark Halpern, a veteran estate planner and "good disruptor" who is on a mission to drive $1 billion in annual philanthropy. Mark doesn't just talk about insurance; he talks about significance. He shares how a personal tragedy at age 11—losing his father, who had no will and no insurance—ignited a lifelong passion to protect families from the same struggle. Why Visionary Entrepreneurs Need to Watch This Episode: As a high-achieving founder, you are likely part of the 85% of successful people who lack essential documents like up-to-date wills or shareholder agreements. Without a plan, the government becomes your default beneficiary, often claiming up to 50%+ of your RRSPs/RRIFs and significant portions of your corporate savings. Mark reveals how you can change the narrative: The Choice of Three: Discover why you have three potential beneficiaries (Family, Charity, and Government)—but you can only pick two. The "Strategic Philanthropy" shift: How to turn every $2 of legacy giving into $1 of tax savings. Life Insurance as a Force Multiplier: Understand how to use "pennies for premiums" to create gifts 8 to 30 times larger than a standard check. The "Bench of Specialists": Why your lawyer, accountant, and wealth manager must stop operating in silos to protect your vision. This isn't just a conversation about money; it’s about ensuring your "struggle muscle" builds something that lasts for generations. Whether you are motivated by your faith, your family, or a deep desire to solve a world problem, Mark’s insights will show you how to move from success to significance.

    35 min
  6. Jeff Borschowa: Why Visionary Entrepreneurs are Wired for Legacy & Spirituality

    5 FEB

    Jeff Borschowa: Why Visionary Entrepreneurs are Wired for Legacy & Spirituality

    Are you a visionary entrepreneur who feels like you’re constantly navigating through a thick, invisible fog?. Welcome to a very special milestone of the Lighthouse Sessions. In this 100th episode, I’m stepping back from the typical interview format to share a deeply personal "love letter" to the visionaries among us. After a century of conversations with high-level founders, I’ve discovered that the struggles you feel aren't signs of failure—they are symptoms of how you are uniquely wired. Visionary entrepreneurs make up less than 10% of the population, yet they carry 100% of the burden for building a better tomorrow. In this episode, we explore the three core pillars that define the visionary spirit: The Spiritual Compass: Why almost every visionary founder operates with a deep belief in a higher power or guiding force, regardless of their religious background. The Legacy Driver: Understanding the "big philanthropic heart" that pushes you to build something that outlasts your own lifetime. The Future-Forward Wiring: Why you see the future as inevitable, and how that "enthusiasm" can sometimes feel like a threat to those who prioritize today’s safety over tomorrow’s potential. If you’ve ever felt "Fogbound," "Drifting," or "Storm-Tossed" despite your outward success, this episode is your signal in the mist. We are moving beyond simple business frameworks and diving into what I call the Upward Spiral—a rhythm of growth that respects your creative genius instead of trying to box it in. You’ll learn why you aren't "the problem" to be solved, and how to start navigating by your internal compass rather than someone else's rigid map. Inside This Milestone Episode:Why You Can’t Miss This:

    3 min
  7. Jeff Borschowa: Stop Chasing Leads and Start Earning Referrals (The Contrarian Growth Map)

    4 FEB

    Jeff Borschowa: Stop Chasing Leads and Start Earning Referrals (The Contrarian Growth Map)

    Are you a visionary entrepreneur who feels like you’re "screaming underwater" while the rest of the world sees only your success? You’ve built something real, yet you find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., wondering why every milestone feels heavier instead of lighter. You’re not alone. Most founders believe the "Fog" is just part of the journey, but what if the fog isn’t a barrier—what if it’s an invitation to a completely different way of doing business? In this episode of the Lighthouse Sessions, I’m going behind the mic for a solo deep dive into the "holy grail" of sustainable growth: Referrals. If you’ve ever felt like a "transactional consultant" trying to force a cookie-cutter sales system onto your unique vision, this conversation is for you. We’re dismantling the high-pressure world of "overcoming objections" and replacing it with a rhythm that honors your creative genius. In this session, you’ll discover: The Math of Ease: Why it takes six to seven times the effort to attract a new client compared to deepening a relationship with an existing one. The Objection Illusion: How to answer the "unexpressed anxieties" of your clients before they ever become a conflict, making traditional sales tactics redundant. Referral Systems (Plural): Why word-of-mouth isn't a "lucky break" but a predictable, low-effort system that can double your revenue in record time. The Circle of Trust: How the way a client enters your business determines how long they stay and how much they value your work. This isn’t about "hustling" harder; it’s about navigating the fog with a compass, not a cage. Whether you’re a consulting firm, a coach, or a professional service provider, the secret to an iconic business isn't more marketing—it’s an exceptional customer experience that does the selling for you. Stop steering by someone else’s map. It’s time to move from being Storm-Tossed to finding your Greener Green. WATCH NOW to learn how to make marketing and sales secondary to a business that grows itself.

    10 min
  8. Jeff Borschowa: Stop Fighting for the 3% | How to Scale Your Business by Mastering the Status Quo

    3 FEB

    Jeff Borschowa: Stop Fighting for the 3% | How to Scale Your Business by Mastering the Status Quo

    The 3% Trap: Why Most Visionary Entrepreneurs are Fighting the Wrong Battle. As a visionary entrepreneur, you’ve likely felt it: that heavy, gray "fog" of chasing the next deal. You’ve built something real, yet you find yourself staring at a calendar full of "busywork" and wondering if you’re actually moving forward or just drifting. The truth is, most marketing and sales strategies are designed to trap you in a cycle of "dumb luck". They force you to compete with everyone else for the same 3% of active buyers who are ready to pull the trigger today. But what about the other 97%?. In this solo episode of the Lighthouse Sessions, I break down why your biggest competitors aren't other businesses—they are the Status Quo and the DIY mindset. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: The Two Silent Deal-Killers: Why 90% of your market is stuck in the inertia of the status quo and how to help them understand the real cost of inaction. Navigating the DIY Phase: How to move the "I can fix it myself" 7% of your market toward your expert solution by revealing the value they’re currently missing. Becoming the 'Expert of Comparison': The psychological trick of setting the buying criteria so that every other option is compared to your standard. Abundance vs. Scarcity: Why shifting your gaze toward the 97% turns a competitive "Red Ocean" into an abundant "Blue Ocean" of sustainable growth. If you’ve ever felt like you’re "screaming underwater" while trying to scale, this episode is your signal through the mist. It’s time to stop looking for a map that doesn't exist and start using a compass that aligns with your personal genius.

    11 min
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Step into real conversations with visionary founders, creative catalysts, and relational disruptors. Each episode is a signal guiding soul-first entrepreneurs like you through the fog of growth, chaos, and clarity. We explore frameworks, founder truths, and the rhythms that lead to alignment, not just achievement. Created for visionary entrepreneurs who are brilliant, intuitive, and done with the noise.

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  • Creator
    Jeff Borschowa
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jeff Borschowa
  • Show Website
    The Lighthouse Sessions