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Melanie Sikma
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  1. 1d ago

    Stop Telling Your Team What to Do and Start Asking Better Questions

    Your team may already have the answers your business needs, but are you giving them the opportunity to share them? Bob Tiede explains how replacing constant direction with thoughtful questions can unlock better ideas, stronger ownership, and leaders who solve problems without depending on you for every decision. From the four simple questions that can transform a conversation to an eight-second listening rule, this episode offers practical ways to remove yourself as the bottleneck and build a team that thinks, contributes, and leads. Key Takeaways  One simple question that can unlock better ideas from your entire team3 questions that helped transform one of the Navy's lowest-morale crewsHow to tell whether you're multiplying your team's abilities or diminishing themWhat "rookie smarts" can uncover about problems longtime employeesWhy giving responsibility without authority keeps everything running through you Resources / Links Mentioned Multipliers by Liz Wiseman | Paperback and HardcoverWalt Disney WorldCru / Campus Crusade for ChristCru Leadership DevelopmentCru Leadership Development Giving PageLeading with Questions by Dr. Michael Marquardt | Paperback and HardcoverLeading with Questions, Third Edition by Michael Marquardt and Bob Tiede | Kindle and HardcoverFree Resources: 7 Free Books from Leading With QuestionsNewsletter: FREE Leading With Questions newsletter, published Mondays and Thursdays About Bob Tiede Bob Tiede is an author, speaker, leadership expert, and creator of Leading With Questions, where he helps leaders become more effective by asking better questions and listening well rather than relying on having all the answers. With decades of leadership experience, Bob has developed a practical, question-based approach that helps leaders strengthen relationships, improve communication, engage their teams, and create environments where people feel heard and empowered. Through his books, speaking, and leadership resources, he equips leaders with simple, actionable tools for replacing directive leadership with curiosity, meaningful conversations, and thoughtful questions. Connect to Bob  Website: Leading With Questions Facebook: Leading with Questions LinkedIn: Bob Tiede Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    Stop Telling Your Team What to Do and Start Asking Better Questions

  2. 6d ago

    The Moment Success Stops Feeling Like Success

    What happens when you finally achieve the freedom you spent years working toward and discover it isn't what you actually wanted? After selling his agency for millions and retiring at 35, Jeff Knauss realized that fulfillment wasn't found in escaping work, but in building meaningful things, creating impact, and pursuing goals that genuinely excited him. This conversation explores burnout, redefining success, building a company that can thrive without its founder, using AI employees to eliminate administrative work, and designing a life driven by purpose instead of fear.  Key Takeaways  How reaching your biggest goal can reveal what actually motivates youWhy running away from failure may be quietly fueling your burnoutMain difference between building around your strengths and remaining the bottleneckOne costly mistake that proves a huge audience doesn't guarantee a successful productWhat changes when you stop chasing legacy and start designing a life you actually want Resources / Links Mentioned The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel | Kindle, Paperback, and HardcoverArcovo AIDigital HyveShark TankDaymond JohnMasterClassFatburgerMicrosoft SharePointQuickBooksChatGPTClaude / Claude ProjectsCustom GPTsIBMAccentureKohl'sMillerCoors / Molson CoorsStickley FurnitureTony RobbinsUnited Way About Jeff Knauss Jeff Knauss is the Founder and CEO of Arcovo AI, where he helps businesses harness artificial intelligence to improve operations, automate workflows, and drive sustainable growth. A seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader, Jeff brings experience in digital marketing, business strategy, and building scalable companies to his work with AI. Through Arcovo AI, he focuses on making practical AI solutions accessible to organizations, helping leaders move beyond experimentation and integrate tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, custom GPTs, and AI-powered automation into everyday business processes. Connect to Jeff Website: Jeff Knauss Instagram: @jeffknauss LinkedIn: Jeff Knauss  Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    The Moment Success Stops Feeling Like Success

  3. Aug 11

    Why Hiring A-Players Changes Everything

    Many entrepreneurs dream of building a business that gives them more freedom, but too often they become the biggest bottleneck to growth. Dan Costantino shares how investing in leadership, hiring A-players, setting clear expectations, and building accountability transformed his real estate company from a founder-dependent operation into a business that runs with confidence. This conversation explores leadership, hiring, company culture, operational excellence, capital raising, and why the best investment you can make is in people who can help carry your vision forward. Key Takeaways  How to create teams that perform without constant oversightOne of the highest-return investments you can makeMain difference between managing employees and developing leadersWhat most entrepreneurs misunderstand about scaling their businessesA leadership habit that prevents difficult situations before they happen Resources / Links Mentioned Traction by Gino Wickman | Kindle, Audiobook, and PaperbackLegacy Family MastermindLeila HormoziCulture IndexClaude AIUpworkSphere Rocket VASlackS&P 500 IndexAchieve Capital Partners – FREE Calculators, Guides, and Resources About Dan Costantino Dan Costantino is the founder and CEO of Achieve Capital Partners, where he helps entrepreneurs and business owners secure strategic financing to fuel growth, acquisitions, and long-term success. With extensive experience in commercial lending, capital advisory, and business finance, Dan specializes in structuring customized funding solutions that enable companies to scale while preserving operational flexibility. Through Achieve Capital Partners, he works closely with clients to navigate the lending landscape, optimize capital strategies, and access the financial resources needed to achieve their business goals. Connect to Dan Website: Achieve Capital Partners Instagram: @dancostantino LinkedIn: Dan Costantino Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    Why Hiring A-Players Changes Everything

  4. Aug 6

    The Hidden Trap Keeping Entrepreneurs Overworked

    Many entrepreneurs start a business to gain freedom, only to become the very person their company can't function without. Austin Netzley shares how burnout, anxiety, and two near-breaking points forced him to rethink entrepreneurship and build businesses that could grow without depending on him. This conversation explores systems, delegation, AI, intentional planning, and why the path to scaling isn't working harder; it's designing a business that gives you the freedom to live the life you actually want. Key Takeaways  How the two-week vacation test reveals whether you own a business or a jobWhy scaling faster without stronger systems creates bigger problemsMain difference between growing a business and building one that scalesWhat most entrepreneurs misunderstand about freedom and successOne mindset shift that helps you stop becoming your business's biggest bottleneck Resources / Links Mentioned The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss | Kindle, Hardcover, and PaperbackClaude AIChatGPT Grab Austin’s free copy of “The Two Week Vacation Test” and learn how to build a business that can run and scale without you. Claim your book here: 2x.co/friends About Austin Netzley Austin Netzley is an entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and Founder & CEO of 2X, a business growth firm that helps entrepreneurs scale from six to seven figures and beyond. A former engineer and collegiate athlete, Austin combines a high-performance mindset with proven growth strategies to help founders build scalable businesses through stronger systems, leadership, and operational excellence. He has helped entrepreneurs generate more than $513 million in revenue, has been featured in Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur, and is the author of From 6 to 7 Figures. In addition to leading 2X, Austin invests in and partners with high-growth companies, helping business owners achieve sustainable, long-term success. Connect to Austin  Website: 2X Facebook: Austin NetzleyInstagram: @netzley LinkedIn: Austin Netzley  Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    The Hidden Trap Keeping Entrepreneurs Overworked

  5. Aug 4

    How to Build a Team That Fuels Growth Instead of Slowing It Down

    Growing your business is exciting until your team can't keep up. In this episode, Scott Hanis shares why most businesses don't have a growth problem but a people problem, and how clear communication, intentional hiring, effective onboarding, and strong leadership create the foundation for sustainable success. Tune in to learn practical strategies for building a team that supports your vision, creates freedom, and helps you truly live more. Key Takeaways  Why unclear communication is one of the biggest barriers to business growthHiring mistakes that keep entrepreneurs from building great teamsHow intentional onboarding improves employee success and retentionWhat leaders should do before blaming underperforming employeesThe role faith, purpose, and service play in long-term business success Resources / Links Mentioned Legacy Family – Mastermind Start with Why by Simon Sinek | Kindle, Paperback, and HardcoverThe Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle ChatGPTClaude AIGoogle GeminiMicrosoft CopilotMyFitnessPalAbout Scott Hanis Scott Hanis is the Co-Founder and President of Fortitude HR Solutions, where he helps small businesses build strong organizational foundations through strategic HR consulting, leadership development, and talent acquisition. With more than 19 years of experience in human resources and business leadership, Scott specializes in organizational design, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, talent assessments, and business turnarounds. His career includes overseeing HR operations for more than 1,200 employees across multiple countries, giving him deep expertise in scaling teams and driving organizational growth. At Fortitude HR Solutions, Scott partners with business owners nationwide to implement practical HR systems, recruit top talent, and create high-performing workplace cultures that support long-term success. Connect to Scott Website: Fortitude HR Solutions Instagram: @scottrhanis LinkedIn: Scott Hanis  Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    How to Build a Team That Fuels Growth Instead of Slowing It Down

  6. Jul 30

    The Leadership Systems Every Growing Business Needs

    What if the ultimate measure of business success isn't revenue, but peace? Jennifer Kolde shares how she helped grow Minnesota Home Guys from a startup into a company buying over 1,000 homes by building systems, hiring intentionally, and creating an operations engine that allowed the business to thrive without constant chaos. This conversation explores leadership, onboarding, hiring, communication, company culture, faith, and the practical steps every entrepreneur can take to build a business that creates more freedom instead of more stress.  Key Takeaways  Why hiring the wrong person often creates more work instead of lessMain difference between growing a business with chaos versus growing with clarityWhat operators wish every visionary entrepreneur understood about communicationOne onboarding strategy that helps new hires succeed fasterHow defining success as peace can completely change the way you lead your company Resources / Links Mentioned Investor FuelAsanaInvestorFuse CRM (now CarrotCRM)REI Sales AcademyJerry Green – REI Sales AcademyClaude AI About Jennifer Kolde Jennifer (Jen) Kolde is the Vice President of Operations & Franchising at Minnesota Home Guys and Home Guys USA, where she leads operations, compliance, and franchise development for the growing real estate investment company. With more than 20 years of experience in business operations, Jen has helped build the company’s operational infrastructure from the ground up, creating scalable systems that support both internal teams and franchise partners. Passionate about entrepreneurship and operational excellence, she specializes in simplifying complex processes, empowering business owners, and helping real estate investors build sustainable, system-driven businesses rooted in integrity and long-term growth.  Connect to Jennifer Website: Minnesota Home Guys | Home Guys Franchising Email: jen@homeguysusa.com  Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    The Leadership Systems Every Growing Business Needs

  7. Jul 28

    Building a Business That Changes Lives and Makes Money

    The most meaningful businesses often begin with a problem that's impossible to ignore. Nichole Daher shares how her daughter's autism diagnosis led her to create the first autism therapy franchise in the United States, proving that purpose and profit don't have to compete. This conversation explores building a mission-driven business, scaling through franchising, hiring the right people, protecting your time, and creating lasting impact by solving real problems that matter. Key Takeaways  How solving your own problem can uncover a scalable business opportunityWhy hiring too late may be the biggest obstacle to business growthMain difference between employees who follow directions and those who leadWhat makes a purpose-driven business both impactful and profitableOne mindset shift that helps entrepreneurs scale without sacrificing their families About Nichole Daher Nichole Daher is an autism advocate, educator, and founder of Success on the Spectrum, where she helps autistic individuals and their families access practical strategies, resources, and support for achieving greater independence and success. Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, Nichole empowers families, educators, and organizations with evidence-based approaches to autism, communication, executive functioning, and life skills. Through coaching, speaking, and educational programs, she is dedicated to creating more inclusive environments and helping neurodivergent individuals thrive at school, at work, and in everyday life. Connect to Nichole Website: Success On The Spectrum | SOS Franchising LinkedIn: Nichole Daher Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    Building a Business That Changes Lives and Makes Money

  8. Jul 23

    The Success Trap: When Your Business Looks Great but Feels Wrong

    What happens when you've built the successful business, earned the awards, and created the lifestyle you thought you wanted, but still feel disconnected from your own life? Dylan Bost shares how losing nearly everything forced him to rethink success, take ownership of his choices, and intentionally build a business around presence, family, and joy. This conversation explores alignment, small daily practices, delegation, financial resilience, and why creating space may be one of the most powerful strategies for building a business and life you actually want. Key Takeaways  Why small, consistent actions can create bigger change than major pushesMain difference between building a successful business and designing a successful lifeWhat founders must let go of before their business can truly run without themOne financial safeguard that can change how you make difficult business decisionsHow exhaustion and frustration may be signaling a deeper alignment problem Resources / Links Mentioned The 7 Mirrors — A Guide to Remembering Yourself The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz | Kindle, Paperback, and HardcoverSunny HQWalt Disney ImagineeringDisneyBePresent AppClaude CodeOpenClawChatGPTQigong About Dylan Bost Dylan Bost is an author, speaker, and guide who helps high-achieving people reconnect with themselves beyond the demands of work, responsibility, and constant performance. His work explores the often-overlooked experience of appearing successful on the outside while feeling disconnected from life at home and within. Through his Sit With It practice, Dylan encourages people to slow down, stay present with what they are experiencing, and rediscover the ability to fully participate in their own lives. His approach offers a grounded path for those who are thriving professionally but ready to move beyond simply coping personally and create a more present, connected way of living. Connect to Dylan Website: Dylan Bost | Sunny HQ Instagram: @dylanclaytonbost LinkedIn:  Dylan Clayton Bost  Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    The Success Trap: When Your Business Looks Great but Feels Wrong
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  • Creator
    Melanie Sikma
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
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