Struggles Presented by NCBI
Welcome to Struggles, the podcast where we discuss the common challenges faced by entrepreneurs and business leaders across all industries. Hosted by Chris Inman of NCBI, each episode brings candid conversations with business owners who share their real-world experiences, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're dealing with scaling pains, financial hurdles, or leadership dilemmas, this podcast offers practical insights and support to help you navigate your journey. Subscribe to Struggles and join us as we tackle the tough issues that every entrepreneur faces, together.
Podcasting since 2024 • 34 episodes
Struggles Presented by NCBI
Latest Episodes
Finding Intentional Success: From Corporate Burnout to Purposeful Leadership with Janelle Bernheimer
In this episode of Struggles presented by the North Coast Business Initiative (NCBI), host John Carpenter sits down with business coach and advisor Janelle Burnheimer to explore what it means to live and lead with intenti...
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Eliminating Pain Through Purpose: Dan Cullen’s Journey from Athlete to Healer
In this episode of Struggles, presented by NCBI, host Brian Butkowski sits down with Dan Cullen, owner of More To Give Fitness, to discuss how he helps people eliminate chronic pain and injury through advanced stre...
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9:33
Stop Posting For You: 3 Mistakes & 3 Fixes with John Carpenter & Chris Inman
You’re posting for you—and your buyers don’t care. In this Struggles episode, Chris Inman and John Carpenter break down the three mistakes killing small-biz social (me-centric posts, stock visuals, wrong platform) and the three fixes tha...
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34:33
Big Swings: Three Entrepreneurs on Leaps, Lessons & What It Really Takes
Entrepreneurship is full of big swings. In this NCBI panel, three owners at different stages share the leap they took, the struggles they faced, and the systems and teams that helped them grow. Guests: Amy Mucha (Daisy Po...
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Surviving Recession, Lawsuits, and a Pandemic — with Lisa Holly
In this episode of Struggles, presented by NCBI, Lisa Holly shares her powerful story of resilience through nearly two decades of business ownership. From inheriting her family’s moving company after a sudden loss, to navigating one of the wors...
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