Well Coached with Chris Weinberg

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Welcome to Well Coached — the podcast that guides entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while preserving their freedom and authenticity. I'm Chris Weinberg, your host and fellow entrepreneur, here to share inspiring stories and practical strategies across four key pillars: People, Sales, Profits, and Self. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this podcast offers actionable advice to help you thrive without sacrificing your entrepreneurial spirit. Together, we'll unlock the potential within you to build a business that's both profitable and purpose-driven. Join me as we explore the journeys of entrepreneurs who've struck the perfect balance between structure and creativity, growth and authenticity. From navigating challenges to seizing opportunities, we uncover the insights that fuel success in business and life. So, tune in to 'Well Coached' and let's embark on this journey together. Because in the world of entrepreneurship, finding the sweet spot between structure and freedom is the key to unlocking your true potential. Looking for a business coach? I would love to be yours! Connect with me here!

  1. 11 HR AGO

    Building Better Deals with Nancy Stabell of Wood Stabell Law Group

    In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with Nashville-based attorney and entrepreneur Nancy Stabell to explore how smart legal strategy can become a true growth driver, not just a risk management tool. Nancy shares her journey from corporate law to building her own firm, and how her approach to law centers on helping business owners create opportunity, not just avoid problems. Together, they unpack what it means to be a “deal maker” in today’s business landscape and why the best legal partners think like strategic advisors. Through the lens of people, sales, profit, and self, this conversation dives into the real-world decisions that shape businesses; from structuring deals and preparing for acquisitions to building strong leadership teams and avoiding costly mistakes. Nancy offers a candid look at what separates successful entrepreneurs from those who struggle, especially when it comes to preparation, financial clarity, and trusting the right advisors. If you’re a founder, operator, or growing business owner, this episode will challenge how you think about legal support, and show you how the right guidance can help you move faster, make better decisions, and build long-term value. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the best attorneys act as strategic partners, not just risk managers How to prepare your business 1–3 years in advance for a successful sale or acquisition The biggest red flags to watch for in deals, contracts, and financials How strong leadership, clean financials, and the right team increase business value Why relationships—not just legal terms—often determine the success of a deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  2. 21 APR

    The Corporate Enough Leader: Professionalism Without Pretension

    In this solo episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg explores a leadership tension every growing business faces: how to become more professional without losing what made the business special in the first place. Chris breaks down the concept of being “corporate enough” and reframes professionalism as a tool for clarity, fairness, and scalability, not rigidity or bureaucracy. Through the lens of People, Sales, Profit, and Self, Chris walks through the practical shifts leaders must make as they grow. From creating clear roles and expectations, to building sales systems that don’t rely on one personality, to gaining real visibility into profit, to evolving personally as a leader, this episode is a roadmap for moving from instinct to intentional leadership. If your business is growing and things are starting to feel messy, this conversation will help you add structure in a way that protects your culture instead of compromising it. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to introduce professionalism without losing creativity or culture Why clear roles and expectations actually improve morale and fairness How to build a sales process that scales beyond one person Why understanding profit matters more than just tracking revenue How leadership growth must match business growth to sustain momentum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min

  3. 14 APR

    How to Keep Your Why with Lauren Johnson of Choose Joy Nursing

    In this episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with Lauren Johnson of Choose Joy Nursing to explore what it really takes to build and scale a service based business rooted in purpose. Lauren shares how she has navigated growth, leadership, and the emotional weight of working in healthcare while staying aligned with her mission to serve families well. Together, they unpack how to build systems without losing heart, how to lead a team in high trust environments, and how to protect your own energy when your work is deeply personal. Through the lens of people, sales, profit, and self, Lauren offers a practical look at what it means to build a business that is both sustainable and human. This conversation is for leaders who want structure without rigidity and growth without losing their why. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to build a values driven service business without burning out The importance of systems in emotionally demanding industries How to lead teams with empathy while maintaining accountability Practical ways to grow revenue while protecting your energy and mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  4. 7 APR

    Building a Values Driven Brand with Brittney Kelley of Tribe Kelley

    In this episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with Brittney Kelley of Tribe Kelley to talk about what it really takes to build a brand with conviction. Brittney shares how Tribe Kelley grew into a nationally recognized apparel company by staying committed to ethical production, American made manufacturing, and real community connection, even when it would have been easier to take shortcuts. Through the lens of people, sales, profit, and self, this conversation explores how values shape culture, marketing, and long term sustainability. If you are building a business and trying to grow without losing what matters, this episode will give you both inspiration and practical clarity. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How to scale a brand while protecting culture and values Why community can outperform traditional marketing How ethical production decisions impact long term profitability What it looks like to define success on your own terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 10min

  5. 31 MAR

    Corporate Enough: The Systems That Save You (Without Killing Your Soul)

    In this solo episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg tackles a topic most entrepreneurs resist but desperately need: systems. Not the kind that make your business feel cold or corporate, but the kind that save you. Chris makes the case that a lack of systems is what creates chaos, drains creativity, and leads straight to burnout. Using the People, Sales, Profit, and Self framework, Chris breaks down the simplest forms of structure that create the biggest lift. From defining what “done” looks like for your team, to templating repeatable sales steps, to building a one page profit dashboard, to creating personal routines that protect your energy, this episode is a practical guide to building corporate enough systems that support your business without strangling it. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to reduce team confusion by clarifying what “done” looks like What to template in sales so you can stay relational and consistent How to build a one page dashboard that gives you profit clarity fast Why personal systems reduce decision fatigue and protect your energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min

  6. 24 MAR

    The Corporate Enough Survival and Scaling Playbook

    In this solo episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg breaks down the core philosophy of being “corporate enough” and why it is essential for sustainable growth. Many entrepreneurs resist structure because they fear it will strip away creativity, but Chris makes the case that the right amount of structure is what actually protects the business and allows it to scale beyond solo survival. Using the People, Sales, Profit, and Self framework, Chris outlines the simple systems every business needs to move from chaos to clarity. From setting clear expectations with your team, to tracking your sales pipeline, to understanding the financial metrics that actually matter, to protecting your own energy as a leader, this episode is a practical guide to building a business that grows without losing its heart. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to move from solo survival to structured, sustainable growth How to add structure to your team without creating bureaucracy Why your sales process needs a simple system, even if it’s just a spreadsheet The three financial tools every business owner should understand How to build a business that supports your life instead of draining it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min

  7. 17 MAR

    Leading with Empathy: Building Loyal Teams and Clients

    Empathy is often misunderstood in the business world. Some see it as softness. Others see it as optional. In this solo episode, Chris makes the case that empathy is not just kindness. It is a competitive advantage. Through the four pillars of people, sales, profit, and self, Chris explains how empathetic leadership builds loyalty, strengthens client relationships, reduces costly turnover, and creates psychological safety that fuels innovation. This is not about lowering standards. It is about leading with clarity and compassion at the same time. Empathy does not weaken performance. It multiplies it. If you want stronger teams, more profitable relationships, and a business you can sustain long term, empathy is not a luxury. It is an edge. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How empathy increases team retention and long term performance Why empathetic listening is a powerful sales strategy The hidden profit cost of turnover and burnout How self empathy strengthens your leadership capacity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  8. 10 MAR

    Transferable Leadership Skills with Brittany Schaffer, Dean of Belmont's Curb College of Entertainment & Music

    In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with Brittany Schaffer for a conversation about transferable skill sets, reinvention, and leading with vision across very different environments. Brittany shares her career path from entertainment law in Los Angeles, to building and leading teams at Spotify, to her current role as Dean of Belmont University’s Curb College of Entertainment and Music. Together, they unpack what stayed consistent as her titles changed: big picture thinking, relationship building, and the ability to lead through influence rather than authority. Through the People, Sales, Profit, Self lens, Brittany breaks down how her leadership style evolved, what Spotify taught her about difficult conversations and leading up the org chart, and how she’s brought just corporate enough structure into academia without losing creativity. They also dive into how universities communicate their value in a way that aligns with mission, and Brittany shares an initiative she’s passionate about: the Center for Mental Health and Entertainment, designed to help create a healthier, more sustainable industry ecosystem. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to build a leadership identity that transfers across industries and titles What Brittany learned at Spotify about feedback, hard conversations, and leading up How to bring structure into creative environments without killing creativity Why mental health is becoming a core leadership and sustainability issue in entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Well Coached — the podcast that guides entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while preserving their freedom and authenticity. I'm Chris Weinberg, your host and fellow entrepreneur, here to share inspiring stories and practical strategies across four key pillars: People, Sales, Profits, and Self. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this podcast offers actionable advice to help you thrive without sacrificing your entrepreneurial spirit. Together, we'll unlock the potential within you to build a business that's both profitable and purpose-driven. Join me as we explore the journeys of entrepreneurs who've struck the perfect balance between structure and creativity, growth and authenticity. From navigating challenges to seizing opportunities, we uncover the insights that fuel success in business and life. So, tune in to 'Well Coached' and let's embark on this journey together. Because in the world of entrepreneurship, finding the sweet spot between structure and freedom is the key to unlocking your true potential. Looking for a business coach? I would love to be yours! Connect with me here!

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  • Channel
    That Sounds Fun Network
  • Creator
    Chris Weinberg
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Copyright
    © That Sounds Fun Network 2024

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