What really holds entrepreneurs back from growth?

Описание: What really holds entrepreneurs back from growth? Is it strategy, systems, technology . . . or something deeper?

In this episode of "Let’s Talk Business", hosts Sal Acosta and Joanne Forrester (“The Empress of Biz”) sit down with Tobey Wyatt, founder and executive coach at Motherlode Advising, for a candid conversation about the real challenges small business owners face behind the scenes.

Tobey brings a rare perspective to entrepreneurship. After building a career in operations and leadership roles (including experience in major corporations) two unexpected layoffs forced her to rethink everything she believed about career stability. That turning point ultimately led her to launch Motherlode Advising, where she now helps founders and CEOs uncover the hidden issues limiting their companies’ growth.

But as Tobey explains in this conversation, the biggest obstacles in business are rarely the ones entrepreneurs think they’re solving.

In this interview, you’ll discover:

• Why many entrepreneurs spend their time fighting symptoms instead of root problems
• How fear and emotional decision-making quietly shape business strategy
• The surprising ways founders can get in their own way without realizing it
• The role of systems thinking in building scalable, resilient businesses
• Why automation and AI can be powerful tools -- but only if implemented strategically
• The unique challenges of family businesses and founder-led companies
• The reality of building a consulting business and finding clients in a trust-based market

Tobey also shares how her diagnostic, root-cause approach to executive coaching helps business leaders move beyond firefighting and build organizations that run with clarity, confidence, and stronger systems.

Whether you’re a business owner, executive, consultant, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers valuable insights into the psychology, leadership, and operational challenges that shape real businesses every day.


CONTACT INFORMATION

Sal Acosta
Business Broker
Buy or Sell a Business
Cell Phone: 484-358-9470
Email: [email protected]
www.linkedin.com/in/salacosta
www.LandonAndAcosta.com​​

JoAnn R. Forrester
Empress of Biz, Listen, Learn Prosper
SBA PA Women Business Advocate
Office: 412-440-6969
Cell Phone: 412-670-4322
Email: [email protected]

Tobey Wyatt
Founder | Executive Coach
Motherlode Advising
(785) 764-9663
[email protected]
www.motherlode.biz
www.linkedin.com/in/tobeywyatt
www.alignable.com/chicago-il/motherlode-advising-llc

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