Send us a text Welcome to the brand-new season of Straight Talk Survival the podcast serving tough love for the KBB industry. In this first episode, Kevin kicks off with a question every business owner needs to face head-on: Are you still winging it? Because winging it might look fearless but it’s not leadership. It’s survival. And this season, we’re not here to survive. We’re here to design. Kevin dives into why chaos feels productive but secretly drains profit, time, and energy. He exposes the lie that “hard work equals progress,” and shows how the constant hustle keeps even the most talented KBB owners trapped in reaction mode, running harder without moving forward. The episode unpacks the real reason most businesses get stuck: they’re built on guesswork, not design. Without clarity, you can’t delegate. Without structure, you can’t scale. And without vision, you can’t lead. But this isn’t just a rant, it’s a roadmap. Kevin introduces, Design It. Build It. Lead It. A rebellious approach that helps owners turn chaos into control and replace stress with structure. He challenges listeners to write their vision and ditch everything that doesn’t serve that plan. Because design isn’t corporate, it’s clarity. And clarity is freedom. Throughout the episode, Kevin calls out the addiction to chaos that runs deep in the industry, the way constant busyness feeds ego but kills creativity. He shares how slowing down to design direction doesn’t make you rigid, it makes you powerful. This isn’t about working harder. It’s about working with purpose. It’s about trading panic for precision, guessing for guidance, and effort for impact. By the end, one message stands out, "you wouldn’t build a kitchen without a plan, so why build your business without one?" If you’ve been living in constant reaction, this episode is your invitation to rebel against it. To stop winging it. To design your direction and lead with clarity. Because in business and in leadership, chaos looks like effort, but only design creates freedom. The KBB Unstoppable Business Owner podcast is sponsored by KBN - Kitchens & Bathrooms News THE business magazine for kitchen and bathroom professionals. We hope you enjoyed this episode of The KBB Unstoppable Business Owner Podcast! If you found it valuable, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favourite platform. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends and colleagues to spread the word! How to Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts: Scroll to the bottom of the podcast page, tap "Write a Review," select your rating, and write your feedback. Spotify: Tap the star icon under the podcast title on the main show page. When you are ready here are 3 ways you can get more help/support: Join our workshop on How To Become An Unstoppable Business Owner. Download "The KBB Unstoppable Guide" and put an end to being overworked, low fees, and finally be paid what you’re worth, starting today… Connect with me on LinkedIn - send me a message and say hi, I would love to find out more about you and what kind of support you may need. Connect...
