Better Together

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Real Talk for People Building Real Businesses. Hosted by Kelly and Shawn Sundsvold | Powered by GoldBear Media About the Podcast: Better Together cuts through the noise with authentic stories from small business owners who’ve faced challenges, found resilience, and discovered growth in unexpected places. Each episode dives into what really happens behind the highlight reel—because business isn’t built in isolation. It’s built through connection, collaboration, and the courage to keep showing up. This podcast is all about real conversations that remind us we’re not alone in the journey of entrepreneurship.

  1. 22H AGO

    The Reality of Entrepreneurship and Leadership with Jeff Leach

    In this episode of the Better Together Podcast, Shawn and Kelly Sundsvold sit down with Jeff Leach, co-founder of Adaptivity Group, to explore the realities of transitioning from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. Drawing from his experience at Accenture and building his own business, Jeff shares insights on navigating self-doubt, making faster decisions, and surrounding yourself with the right people. The conversation highlights the importance of working on the business, not just in it and how intentionality plays a key role in long-term growth. Jeff also dives into critical topics for business owners, including hiring with clarity, handling setbacks like losing major clients, and the importance of diversifying revenue streams. A key theme throughout the episode is understanding what you’re actually building whether it’s a lifestyle business or one designed for an eventual exit. Beyond strategy, this episode emphasizes mentorship, community, and the value of learning from others who have navigated similar paths. If you’re building a business and thinking about growth, structure, and long-term direction, this conversation offers a practical and grounded perspective. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferyleach/ If you want your brand, strategy, and growth to align, connect with us today. #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #FounderLife #StartupJourney #BusinessStrategy #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #Podcast

    36 min

  2. 4D AGO

    From Wall Street to Building Change with Tina Larsson

    In today’s Better Together Podcast, Shawn and Kelly Sundsvold sit down with Tina Larsson, co-founder of The Folson Group and author of Living the High Life, to explore what it really takes to challenge systems and build something meaningful. Tina’s journey from Wall Street analyst to co-op reformer in New York City is anything but conventional. What started as a personal challenge within her own building turned into a business that now helps reshape how co-ops and condos are managed bringing financial clarity, accountability, and structure to a space that often lacks it. This conversation goes beyond business strategy. It’s about persistence continuing forward when things don’t move easily. It’s about leadership especially in environments where change is resisted. And it’s about navigating the “messy middle” of entrepreneurship, where progress isn’t always visible but the work continues. We also dive into the dynamics of building a business with a partner, the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur, and the responsibility that comes with leading systems that impact others. If you’re building something, facing resistance, or working through the in-between stages of growth, this episode offers a grounded and practical perspective. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinalarssonli/ If you want your brand, messaging, and strategy to support real growth and impact, connect with us today.

    29 min

  3. MAY 4

    Why Prospecting Still Wins in Sales with Matt Nettleton

    In today’s Better Together Podcast, Kelly and Shawn Sundsvold sit down with Matt Nettleton, a sales trainer and entrepreneur, to talk about what actually drives consistent business growth. This conversation cuts through the noise around sales and focuses on what matters prospecting, accountability, and building a culture where sales is understood and executed consistently. Matt shares lessons from his journey into sales training, why most business owners overlook the fundamentals, and what it means to build a “default profitable” business. The episode also highlights the importance of financial literacy, leadership, and taking ownership of growth whether you’re leading a team or building on your own. If you’re looking to create more clarity and consistency in how your business grows, this episode offers a practical perspective. https://www.linkedin.com/in/getmatt/ To align your brand, messaging, and growth strategy, connect with GoldBear Media today.

    28 min

  4. APR 30

    Do Happy Work: A New Approach to Leadership with Olivier Egli

    In today’s Better Together Podcast, Kelly and Shawn Sundsvold sit down with Olivier Egli, founder of Be Like an Apple Tree and creator of the Do Happy Work Movement, for a conversation that goes far beyond business into identity, purpose, and what it really means to live and work in alignment. Olivier’s journey didn’t start with clarity. It started with a breaking point. After building a successful career as a high-performing executive in advertising, he found himself questioning everything success, happiness, and the cost of constantly operating out of alignment. That moment became the catalyst for a deeper shift: from external achievement to internal truth. In this episode, Olivier shares the philosophy behind Do Happy Work a simple but powerful idea that challenges the way most people approach their careers. Instead of chasing happiness through work, what if you brought your happiness into it? The conversation explores the three pillars that shape his work today liberation, self-discovery, and expression and how each one plays a role in building a life and career that actually feels authentic. From breaking away from conditioning to understanding your unique gifts and having the courage to express them, this is a grounded look at what intentional leadership really requires. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dohappywork/ If you want your brand, message, and growth to reflect real alignment and purpose, connect with Us today.

    34 min

  5. APR 27

    Why Collaboration Drives Business Growth with Eric Keosky-Smith

    In today’s Better Together Podcast, Kelly and Shawn Sundsvold sit down with Eric Keosky-Smith, a conscious entrepreneur and fractional executive, to explore how businesses can grow more intentionally in today’s environment. Drawing from his experience across multiple industries, Eric shares insights on the role of a fractional executive, the importance of strategic thinking, and how partnerships can become a powerful lever for growth. He introduces the idea of “strategic instigation” challenging existing ways of operating to create better outcomes. The conversation also dives into practical lessons for business owners, including why listening to customer feedback (especially negative feedback) is critical, how failures can shape stronger decisions, and why stepping away from work is often necessary for creativity and clarity. Beyond strategy, this episode highlights the mindset shifts required for sustainable growth moving away from doing everything alone and toward collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning. If you’re building a business and looking for a more thoughtful and strategic approach to growth, this episode offers valuable perspective. https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickeoskysmith/ 👉 If you want your brand, messaging, and growth strategy to align, connect with us today. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Strategy #Leadership #Partnerships #Collaboration #BusinessStrategy #GrowthMindset

    33 min

  6. APR 23

    The Truth About Leadership and Performance with Keith Meyerson

    In today’s Better Together Podcast, Kelly and Shawn Sundsvold sit down with Keith Meyerson, a learning and talent strategist, to explore what it really takes to build strong leaders inside organizations. From his early experience in the Marine Corps to launching over 50 learning and talent systems, Keith shares a grounded perspective on why leadership development often falls short — and what needs to change. This conversation goes beyond traditional training. It dives into why succession planning is often reactive, how defining clear leadership competencies can transform organizations, and why accountability and coaching are critical to building high-performing teams. Keith also challenges common thinking around performance management, emphasizing the need to focus on root causes rather than surface-level fixes and why lifelong learning is essential for leaders who want to stay relevant. If you’re leading a team or building an organization, this episode offers a practical and forward-looking perspective on creating a culture that actually develops people. https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithmeyerson/ 👉 If you want your brand, leadership, and growth strategy to align, connect with us today.

    34 min

  7. APR 20

    Building Systems That Scale Your Business with Adi Klevit

    In today’s Better Together Podcast, Shawn and Kelly Sundsvold sit down with Adi Klevit, founder of Business Success Consulting Group, to explore one of the most overlooked drivers of business growth: systems. Adi built her company around a simple but powerful idea businesses don’t scale on effort alone, they scale on clarity, structure, and repeatable processes. In this conversation, she breaks down why so many entrepreneurs resist systemization, even when they know they need it and how that resistance often becomes the very thing holding their business back. We dive into the role of documented processes in creating consistency, improving team performance, and making delegation actually work. Adi also shares real examples of how implementing the right systems has transformed client businesses not just operationally, but strategically. But beyond systems, this episode touches on something just as important: the mindset required to step out of doing everything yourself and start building a business that can run and grow beyond you. From lessons learned over 15+ years in business to insights from hosting her own podcast, Adi brings a grounded and practical perspective on what it really takes to build sustainably. If you’re a founder, operator, or business owner looking to grow without constant overwhelm, this episode will give you a clearer path forward. If you want your brand, systems, and growth strategy to actually work together, connect with us today. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adiklevit/

    25 min

  8. APR 16

    From Overlooked to In-Demand: Rethinking Your Career Strategy with Kristi Cline

    In today’s Better Together Podcast, Shawn and Kelly Sundsvold sit down with Kristi Cline a three-time certified resume writer and job search strategist to unpack what it really takes to navigate career transitions with clarity, confidence, and direction. Kristi’s work is rooted in real experience. After facing challenges in her own job search later in her career, she built We Write It Now to help others avoid the same frustration and to rethink how people position themselves in today’s job market. This conversation goes far beyond resumes. It’s about understanding your value, communicating it effectively, and moving away from generic, template-driven applications toward a more intentional and strategic approach. Kristi shares why most resumes fail, what actually makes a candidate stand out, and how storytelling and personal branding can shift the entire hiring experience. We also explore the realities of navigating uncertainty, adapting through difficult periods, and the importance of treating your career with the same level of strategy as a business. If you’re feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to position yourself in your next move, this episode offers a clear and grounded perspective on how to move forward with confidence. If you want your brand, messaging, and positioning to reflect your real value whether in your career or your business connect with us today. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristicline-resumewriter/

    27 min
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Real Talk for People Building Real Businesses. Hosted by Kelly and Shawn Sundsvold | Powered by GoldBear Media About the Podcast: Better Together cuts through the noise with authentic stories from small business owners who’ve faced challenges, found resilience, and discovered growth in unexpected places. Each episode dives into what really happens behind the highlight reel—because business isn’t built in isolation. It’s built through connection, collaboration, and the courage to keep showing up. This podcast is all about real conversations that remind us we’re not alone in the journey of entrepreneurship.

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  • Creator
    GoldBear Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 GoldBear Media
  • Show Website
    Better Together