Why Business Teams Fail & How to Avoid It : Strong Leadership Skills For Employee Engagement & High Performance

Rich Allen
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Are you stuck trying to grow a high-performance team for your business so you can focus on your business owner responsibilities? Welcome to the show that helps small business owners hire, grow, and develop a radically-engaged team that will run the business for you, reducing your stress, boosting your profits, and letting you fully enjoy being the business owner. You’ll discover techniques to attract and hire top talent, ways to transform your team into a powerhouse of engagement, and shift from being the hands-on operator to a strategic leader focused on new growth opportunities. With over 18 years of experience, host Rich Allen has guided countless business owners in building strong, profitable teams that drive success and fulfillment. To learn how to take your team from Average to Exceptional, listen to fan-favorite episode # 229. You need to master these 7 Keys to achieve the transformation you’ve been seeking. A podcast that helps business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

  1. 1D AGO

    If You’re Not Studying Your Competition, You’re Already Losing

    How does your business really stack up against your toughest competition—and are you prepared to beat them this year? In this episode, the focus shifts outward to help you sharpen your leadership, strategy, and organization by learning from an unexpected place: elite cross-country racing.  If business growth and long-term business success matter to you, this conversation connects strong leadership with the discipline required to study competitors, leverage strengths, and close performance gaps. You’ll see how enhancing leadership skills and developing high-performance teams starts with awareness, preparation, and the willingness to go head-to-head. You’ll walk away with: Clear insight into how knowing your competition fuels better strategy and smarter decisions for building a successful business Practical ways leadership drives hiring great employees and aligning every role to win A fresh mindset for sustaining pace, resilience, and execution under pressure Hit play now to gain a competitive edge that strengthens your leadership and positions your business for its strongest finish yet. This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

    12 min

  2. FEB 13

    Building a Strong Culture Starts With Non-Negotiables

    Does your team truly know which behaviors are non-negotiable—and which ones are quietly holding your business back? If you’re serious about strong leadership and building a successful business, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and performance.  On this Stage 7 “time trial” of the Tour de Profit, you’ll discover why real business success doesn’t come from products or services, but from the people you hire and the culture you allow. This conversation is for business owners focused on business growth, organization, strategy, and hiring great employees who want a team that consistently delivers . In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Define clear non-negotiable behaviors that elevate leadership and accountability Enhance leadership skills by setting expectations that drive high performance Develop high-performance teams that support long-term business growth Press play now to start building a culture that makes you proud to own your business. This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

    13 min

  3. FEB 6

    The START–STOP–IMPROVE Method for Team-Led Change

    How are you going to make room for new changes in your business this year? If you’re focused on business growth but struggling to get buy-in from your team, this episode meets you exactly where you are. The host breaks down how strong leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating clarity around the WHY and WHAT, while empowering your people to shape the HOW. This shift is critical for building a successful business, enhancing leadership skills, and moving your organization forward without resistance. In this episode, you’ll discover how leadership can fuel business success by engaging your team in meaningful change. You’ll learn how to uncover what truly needs to change, align your strategy with real-world execution, and transform skepticism into ownership. You’ll gain three key benefits:  clearer communication that inspires action,  practical tools for hiring great employees into a culture of accountability, and  a simple framework for developing high-performance teams. Press play and get a proven, easy-to-implement exercise that will energize your team and strengthen your leadership immediately. This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

    12 min

  4. JAN 30

    Is Your Value Proposition Real—or Just a Document on the Wall?

    Are your customers actually feeling the value you promise—or just reading it on a wall? If you want real business success, strong leadership means turning ideas into action. In this episode, you’ll discover how leadership, organization, and strategy work together to bring your Value Proposition to life—not just define it.  This conversation is for business owners focused on business growth, building a successful business, and enhancing leadership skills by aligning structure, culture, and people. You’ll learn how developing high-performance teams starts with intentional decisions about experience, behavior, and hiring great employees who truly fit your vision. In this episode, you’ll gain clarity on how to structure your organization to deliver consistent customer experiences,  defining non-negotiable behaviors that drive leadership and accountability, and  hiring, training, or releasing team members to support long-term business growth. Press play now to get practical leadership insights you can apply today to build momentum and lasting results. This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

    12 min

  5. JAN 23

    Why Lower Prices Won’t Save Your Business—But Customer FEELINGS Might

    What if your customers chose you not because of price—but because of how you make them feel? In this episode, you’ll discover why strong leadership isn’t just about numbers, systems, or strategy—but about intentionally designing the emotional experience your customers and team have at every touchpoint.  If you’re focused on business success, business growth, and building a successful business, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, organization, and value. You’ll learn how enhancing leadership skills directly impacts hiring great employees, developing high-performance teams, and creating loyalty that fuels long-term results. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Create a value proposition rooted in emotion, not price, to drive business growth Use leadership and strategy to deliver consistent customer experiences that build loyalty Align your organization and team around the feelings that fuel business success Press play now to strengthen your leadership and accelerate the growth of your business. This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

    12 min

  6. JAN 16

    How Business Owners Grow Faster by Building a Star Network

    Are you trying to grow your business on your own—and feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or stuck despite your hard work? In this episode, you’ll discover why strong leadership doesn’t mean doing everything yourself. The host breaks down a practical leadership and business growth strategy that helps you move faster, make better decisions, and build a successful business without burnout.  If you’re focused on business success, organization, and strategy—but want a smarter way to get there—this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, support, and long-term growth. You’ll learn: how to build a powerful race support team of subject-matter experts who accelerate business growth,  how the Star Network strengthens leadership and helps you develop high-performance teams, and  how strategic relationships support hiring great employees and enhancing leadership skills.   Press play now and start building the leadership network that fuels real, sustainable business success. This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

    12 min

  7. JAN 9

    Why Starting the Year Without Clear Goals Keeps Teams Stuck

    Have you clearly articulated the specific goals you want your business to achieve this year—or are you hoping momentum alone will carry you forward? If you’re a business owner focused on business success, strong leadership, and business growth, this episode meets you right where you are. You’ll discover why leadership without clear targets leads to stalled progress, disengaged teams, and missed opportunities—and how a simple, structured approach can reignite focus, organization, and strategy across your entire company.  This conversation is designed to help you sharpen leadership, enhance leadership skills, and align your people around what truly matters most in building a successful business. In this episode, you’ll learn:  - how setting clear goals drives revenue and profitability,  - how operational efficiency and customer satisfaction fuel sustainable growth, and  - how strong leadership creates accountability while developing high-performance teams and hiring great employees. Press play on this episode today and get a proven framework you can use immediately to align your leadership, energize your team, and set your business up to win this year. This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

    12 min

  8. JAN 2

    How Top Business Owners Start the Year Strong Before the Race Even Begins

    What if building a successful business felt less like chaos—and more like lining up at the start of a race you’re finally ready to finish? As a business owner, you know the pressure of carrying everything alone. This episode kicks off a 52-week journey designed to help you bring clarity, organization, and strategy to your business. Using a powerful bicycle metaphor, the podcast shows how strong leadership, smart structure, and intentional systems work together to drive business success, business growth, and sustainable momentum—without burning you out. Specifically, you’ll: Gain a clear leadership framework that strengthens decision-making and enhances leadership skills Learn how to build organization and strategy that support hiring great employees and developing high-performance teams, and Discover a simple way to visualize progress and stay committed to building a successful business all year long Press play now and start with this fan-favorite episode to kick off your year with focus, confidence, and a proven leadership roadmap. This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

    12 min
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Are you stuck trying to grow a high-performance team for your business so you can focus on your business owner responsibilities? Welcome to the show that helps small business owners hire, grow, and develop a radically-engaged team that will run the business for you, reducing your stress, boosting your profits, and letting you fully enjoy being the business owner. You’ll discover techniques to attract and hire top talent, ways to transform your team into a powerhouse of engagement, and shift from being the hands-on operator to a strategic leader focused on new growth opportunities. With over 18 years of experience, host Rich Allen has guided countless business owners in building strong, profitable teams that drive success and fulfillment. To learn how to take your team from Average to Exceptional, listen to fan-favorite episode # 229. You need to master these 7 Keys to achieve the transformation you’ve been seeking. A podcast that helps business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

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