EPISODE 17| 7.17.2025

The Real Reason Most Businesses Fail (And Howto Avoid It)
with Grant Leishman

Most entrepreneurs stay stuck in chaos because they're following someone else's roadmap instead of finding their own path of least resistance.

In this comprehensive episode, Sean M Atkinson consolidates insights from seven remarkable guests to reveal the fundamental shifts that move you from entrepreneurial chaos to sustainable clarity and growth.

This isn't another tactics episode — it's a strategic blueprint for building a business that works with your strengths, not against them.

🎯 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:- Why "set it and forget it" approaches always fail — and what to do instead- How to identify what in your life and business is worth maintaining vs. letting go- The real difference between being profitable and being proud of your work- Why understanding processes matters more than industry expertise for serial entrepreneurs- How to have honest conversations with clients that strengthen rather than lose relationships- The psychology behind why maintenance-free promises weaken everything that matters- Strategic approaches to outsourcing that don't burn through cash unnecessarily
💡 WHO NEEDS TO LISTEN:- Entrepreneurs struggling with the "set it and forget it" mentality- Business owners who've been successful but aren't proud of their work- Anyone considering a career pivot or exploring serial entrepreneurship- Leaders who want to build sustainable relationships over quick transactions- People seeking purpose-driven work that challenges them daily
🔑 KEY FRAMEWORKS COVERED:Problem Identification → Solution Development → Process Creation → Sustainable Growth → Purpose-Driven Work
🎯 TAKE ACTION:Ready to bring life into your space? Connect with Grant Leishman:Website: https://hubs.ly/Q03w2RJM0Wall-Mounted Product: https://hubs.ly/Q03w33wj0 (Use code SEAN2025 for 15% off)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-leishman-78214112/Follow GrowUp Greenwalls:Instagram: @growupgreenwallsFacebook: GrowUp GreenwallsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growupgreenwalls/
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⏩ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS + TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction & Promise: Building Success Through Care01:59 The Power of Green Walls: Transforming Spaces05:42 From Accounting to Marketing: Grant's Journey11:35 Problem-Solving Mindset & Understanding Markets15:58 The Maintenance-Free Myth in Business23:44 Wearing Multiple Hats: Outsourcing vs. Learning33:30 Course Correction & Making Mistakes as an Entrepreneur35:46 Building Systems & Processes for Growth40:31 Integrity in Sales: The 20-Foot Wall Story49:09 Accountability: Entrepreneur vs. Employee Mindset55:33 Scale & Impact: From $200 to $200,000 Projects1:05:22 Finding Your Purpose: Do Something You're Proud Of1:11:19 How to Connect with Grant & Grow Up Green Walls