Why Your Business Isn't Growing (and how to fix it!)

Brendan Rogers - Leadership & Business Coach (Leader By Design)
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A business growth podcast for small-business owners and SME leaders who want to scale a business, lift team performance, and sharpen leadership—without 60-hour weeks. Weekly, Brendan Rogers gives you practical playbooks to grow revenue, build high-performing teams, and become a confident leader. Expect short, actionable episodes on leadership development, team performance, scaling a business, cadence/1:1s, and execution systems—so your business grows while you win back time. Follow and start listening now. Grow yourself, grow your business.

  1. 4D AGO

    The #1 Sign You’re a Savvy Business Owner (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)

    Feeling unsure about your leadership doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re paying attention. In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) — the business growth podcast for SME owners and leaders — Brendan Rogers flips the script on self-doubt and reveals why reflection is actually the clearest sign you’re a savvy business owner. You’ll discover how awareness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn are the real drivers of business growth — not having all the answers. In this episode you’ll learn: The #1 sign you’re a savvy business owner (and why you’re probably already doing it). Why reflection — not reaction — builds smarter decisions and stronger teams. How to turn self-doubt into your biggest growth advantage. The difference between “hands-on hustling” and high-impact leading. Three simple questions to turn reflection into action. This episode is for business owners and SME leaders who: Are growing a team but still second-guess their decisions. Want to build confidence, clarity, and consistency in leadership. Listen to leadership podcasts that give real, practical takeaways for team performance and business growth. Tune in to Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) — the team performance podcast helping SME owners grow themselves, grow their teams, and grow their business through simple, people-powered leadership. Learn more about the High-Impact Leader Club here. Connect with Brendan Rogers Website: leaderbydesign.au Podcast: Why Your Business Isn’t Growing LinkedIn: Brendan Rogers

    5 min

  2. OCT 6

    31. The One Thing That Builds a Feedback Culture

    Most leaders think giving more feedback is the secret to better performance. But the truth? The fastest way to build a genuine feedback culture is to ask for feedback yourself. In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!) — the business growth podcast for SME owners and leaders — Brendan Rogers flips the traditional feedback mindset and shows why real leadership starts with curiosity, not control. If you want to lift team performance, strengthen trust, and create a culture where people thrive, this short solo episode will help you lead the way. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why most feedback cultures fail before they even start. The one leadership habit that builds trust faster than anything else. How asking for feedback accelerates business growth and team alignment. Simple, repeatable questions you can use in your next 1:1. The mindset shift that turns “giving feedback” into “growing together.” This episode is perfect for: Small business owners and SME leaders ready to lead smarter, not harder. Listeners who love practical tools from a leadership podcast that focuses on people, performance, and growth. Anyone building a self-managing team or struggling to create a culture of honest communication. If you're a SME Owner who aspires to become a High-Impact Leader, find out how at leaderbydesign.au/hil

    6 min

  3. SEP 28

    30. Why Handing Out Business Cards Isn’t Growing Your Business

    Are you stuck in the “Networking Black Hole”? You attend events, hand out cards, smile, and leave... but nothing happens. No new leads, no partnerships, no growth. If that’s your experience, this small business podcast episode is for you. In this short solo episode of the Why Your Business Isn’t Growing business growth podcast, Brendan Rogers from Leader By Design flips the outdated belief that “the more business cards you hand out, the more successful your networking will be.” You’ll learn: Why this old-school strategy no longer works What real connection looks like in modern networking How to shift from transactional to relationship-building The one small tweak that changes everything If you’re a growth-minded small business owner or SME leader scaling a business, this is a must-listen for making your networking time actually pay off. Want to grow your business? Book a Fit Call to see if the High-Impact Leader Club is right for you.

    5 min

  4. SEP 21

    29. 5 Mistakes Business Owners Make That Turn 1:1s Into Status Updates (Instead of Performance Engines for Business Growth)

    Are your 1:1s driving team performance—or just chewing up time? In the latest business growth podcast episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing, Brendan Rogers reveals the 5 most common mistakes business owners make that turn 1:1 meetings into status updates, instead of powerful performance meetings that actually drive business results. You’ll discover: Why most 1:1s lead to vague updates, not ownership The simple shift to turn check-ins into performance tools How to use the CRAFT 1:1 Performance Pillars: Coach, Rhythm, Agenda, Follow-Through, Tracking A practical checklist to improve your meetings this week If you’re a growth-minded business owner or SME leader, this is your roadmap to scaling a business through high-performing teams—without more micromanaging. Want help applying the system inside your business? Book a Fit Call to see if the High-Impact Leader Club is the right fit for you.

    10 min

  5. SEP 15

    28. 5 Signs Your Networking Is Slowing Down Your Business

    More rooms doesn’t equal more growth. In this episode of the business growth podcast Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!), Brendan Rogers shows why your networking may be slowing sales—and how to fix it in a week. You’ll learn five signs (cards not relationships; dreading follow-up; pitching instead of connecting; entering events without a goal; a foggy one-liner) and simple fixes: a 24-hour follow-up script, the 90-second event goal, two coaching questions, and the one line that flips any room—“Who are you trying to help next?” Built for time-poor owners, this small business podcast episode gives practical systems that lift referrals and delivery, accelerate leadership development, and make scaling a business feel sane. Expect team-friendly moves too—because networking is leadership in the wild—so you’ll build repeatable habits for leadership development and a stronger pipeline. Created by Leader By Design, this leadership podcast and team performance podcast stays punchy, useful, and human. Ready to replace activity with outcomes? Listen now. Want to learn which of the 5 stages you're in on your SME leadership journey? Get the Free SME Business Leadership Assessment here.

    11 min

  6. SEP 8

    27. A Simple Strategic Plan for Busy SME Owners to Drive Business Growth

    Long plans don’t grow a business—weekly execution does. In this episode of the business growth podcast Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!), Brendan Rogers hands you a one-page strategic plan for busy owners: five questions (12-month success, why it matters, one metric, 3 focus areas, 90-day outcomes), a 90-day rhythm (plan, review weekly, reset), and his three-word filter—Money • Momentum • Risk—to choose what moves the needle. You’ll learn how a simple cadence turns this small business podcast insight into action, how clear ownership lifts delivery (real team performance podcast value), and how light-touch leadership development keeps scaling a business without 60-hour weeks. Created by Leader By Design, this practical leadership podcast stays punchy: write the finish line, pick one metric, set owners, execute daily. Listen now and put the one-page plan to work today—for momentum you can measure. Get your FREE 1-Page Strategic Plan: leaderbydesign.au/strategicplan Take the free High-Impact Leader Assessment at leaderbydesign.au/assessment

    6 min

  7. SEP 1

    26. Micromanagement Isn’t the Problem — Vagueness Is! (Business Growth Podcast)

    Still avoiding “micromanagement” and wondering why projects drift? In this episode of the business growth podcast Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!), Brendan Rogers shows why vagueness—not control—kills momentum. You’ll learn his 90-second Clarity Contract (Result, Evidence, When, Guardrails, Help) to set outcomes without hovering, plus scripts for handovers and check-ins that lift delivery speed and retention. Using a real client story, Brendan proves how clear frames turn hands-off leadership into results—perfect for any team performance podcast listener. If you’re a small business podcast regular who wants practical leadership development, this leadership podcast episode gives you the exact words to lead the what and when while your team owns the how. Brought to you by Leader By Design, it’s a simple shift that compounds into durable leadership development and measurable growth. Ready to set clarity, end guesswork, and scale? Listen now and put the Clarity Contract to work today. Get the 1-Page Clarity Contract: https://leaderbydesign.au/clarity-contract Take the Free High-Impact Leader Assessment: https://leaderbydesign.au/assessment

    10 min

  8. AUG 25

    25. Avoid the Headline: A 30-Minute Trust Tune-Up for Business Owners

    Could a quiet money–trust wobble put you on the front page? In this episode of Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (and how to fix it!), Brendan shares a 30-minute trust tune-up to protect reputation and speed business growth. You’ll get five simple moves: Write clear “Money Rules” Use two outside approvers Keep a daylight conflict register Run boring monthly controls Create a safe Speak-Up path These make growing your business steadier and safer. This is practical leadership development: small, repeatable habits that help you lead, not just fix. Use them to grow your business without drama, lift business growth with cleaner decisions, and model leadership development your team can copy. If you take payments, sign leases, or approve spending, this is for you. Block 30 minutes, run the checklist, and watch growing your business feel lighter. Ready to grow your business the right way? Listen now and put trust to work for business growth today.

    8 min
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A business growth podcast for small-business owners and SME leaders who want to scale a business, lift team performance, and sharpen leadership—without 60-hour weeks. Weekly, Brendan Rogers gives you practical playbooks to grow revenue, build high-performing teams, and become a confident leader. Expect short, actionable episodes on leadership development, team performance, scaling a business, cadence/1:1s, and execution systems—so your business grows while you win back time. Follow and start listening now. Grow yourself, grow your business.

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