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Second Act Business Owner
Your Second Act isn't just about starting over; it's about starting smarter. You’ve left the safety of a structured career to follow your passion, and while the opportunity is exciting, the uncertainty is real. You have the vision and the drive, but without a roadmap, that leap of faith can quickly feel like a freefall. Welcome to Second Act Business Owner, the podcast dedicated to ensuring your new venture lands on solid ground. Hosted by Lee Gray—an award-winning ActionCOACH, certified…
Episodes
Second Act Business OwnerBusiness Should Be Easier
Is your business growing, or is it just getting bigger — and harder? Most business owners confuse growth with scale. Growth means adding more — more people…
Second Act Business OwnerEducation is Growth | Get Perspective Outside the Business
What if the single biggest obstacle standing between your business and its next level of growth is your own current mindset? Your business cannot outgrow your…
Second Act Business OwnerMastering Change: The Art of Adaptation
Are you holding on to ways of doing things that no longer serve the second act of your life? The laws that govern business and life don't stop working just…
Second Act Business Owner“More is Not Always Better, Better is Better”
Are you working harder than ever and getting less for it? There's a silent force at play in every business — one that quietly turns your best efforts into…
Second Act Business OwnerMastering the Law of Entropy: Take Control of Your Business and Life.
Ever noticed how a garden doesn't stay weed-free on its own? The same thing happens with a once-thriving business. That's not bad luck — it's the law of…
Second Act Business OwnerEmbracing the Law of the Vacuum
Are you holding onto something that's keeping your next opportunity from finding you? What if the secret to growing your business — or stepping fully into your…
Second Act Business OwnerTransform Your Mindset: Moving Above the Point
Are you living above the point... or below it? If you catch yourself blaming traffic, making excuses, or just flat-out denying a problem exists, this one's for…
Second Act Business OwnerBeneath the Surface: Shape Skills, Beliefs, and Actions with the Identity Iceberg
Why is it that sometimes what you see isn't what you get? Today we're pulling back the layers on something I call the Identity Iceberg — the hidden forces of…
Second Act Business OwnerMeasuring Success | The Key Indicators (KPIs, KBIs, and KAIs) of Business
What if the goal you set for your business this year is dead on arrival — not because it's a bad goal, but because you have no way to measure whether you're…
Second Act Business OwnerAction over Words | The Power of Starting with Kristin Kienzle
What does it look like when a hairstylist with no business degree decides to stop doing hair and start building an empire? Kristin Kienzle did exactly that…
Second Act Business OwnerEmbracing Strategy Over Busyness | The Power of Letting Go
If the business is working, the bills are getting paid, and people think you're successful — why do you still feel stuck? Feeling stuck doesn't mean you're…
Second Act Business OwnerProfit is Not a Dirty Word | Embrace Your Business Potential
What if the one word you've been avoiding is actually the key to keeping your business alive? Profit isn't a four-letter word — it's what gives you freedom…
Second Act Business OwnerMaximizing Margins | Smarter Approaches for Business Finances
Are you chasing more customers while the real money problem hides in plain sight? What if the hustle for new customers is actually costing you more than it's…
Second Act Business OwnerThe Power of Process in Sales
Do you actually have a sales process — or are you just winging it? If you can't explain your sales process step by step, you're leaving money on the table…
Second Act Business OwnerDemystifying Business Structures and Entities for Entrepreneurs
What's actually stopping you from starting your business? For most second act entrepreneurs, it isn't the idea — it's the paperwork. Specifically, that one…
Second Act Business OwnerStop Overthinking | Your Business Plan Fits on a Napkin
What if the thing holding you back from your second act isn't a lack of ideas — it's a blank Word document waiting to become a business plan? That pressure to…
Second Act Business OwnerUnlocking Your Potential: The Formula for Life Success
What if the secret to achieving your biggest dreams came down to a simple math equation? Most of us stopped dreaming somewhere between the age of 14 and our…
Second Act Business OwnerIt’s Never Too Late | Inspiring Second Act Success Stories
What if the roadblocks you're facing right now are actually the launchpad for your greatest success? Today, I'm introducing you to four remarkable people who…
Second Act Business OwnerBuilding Connections for Business Growth | Networking for the Second Act
What if the secret to growing your second act business isn't hiding behind your computer screen, but actually getting out and meeting people face-to-face? I…
Second Act Business OwnerFrom Gratitude to Greatness | Changing the Way You Think
Can you really rewire your brain for success just by changing how you think? The answer is yes, and it starts with two simple but powerful practices: gratitude…
Second Act Business OwnerEffective Time Management Techniques for Prioritizing Growth
What if you could gain back an entire day every week just by changing how you manage your time? As second act business owners, we don't have the luxury of…
Second Act Business OwnerEmbrace Your Second Act with Coach Lee Gray
Are you ready to become the star of your own second act? What if the experience you’ve gained so far is exactly what you need to launch a business you love—and…