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Why Teamwork Is Broken, And How to Fix It | Dane Groeneveld | Unfinished Business Podcast

What happens when your work culture feels disconnected, your tools feel clunky, and your people are burning out?
In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Dane Groeneveld, CEO and Founding Partner of Lead3r, to get real about what actually drives team performance and why most companies get it wrong.
Dane’s “SHOW UP” framework (Story, Health, Outside Influence, Work) breaks down how leaders can build trust, clarity, and alignment in fast-moving, hybrid environments. From the science of storytelling in leadership to practical strategies for increasing psychological safety, Dane shares how better teams build better companies and better people.
 
Key Takeaways:
Clarity is not micromanagement – Set the story, share the why, and invite your team to co-author the next chapter.
Health isn’t just personal, it’s organizational – Burnout doesn’t scale. Well-being drives performance.
Connection beats process – Technology is a tool, not the answer. It's how you use it that creates real teamwork.
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "To be a great leader, you’ve got to be a great follower sometimes." – David Sliman
 
Don’t just build teams, build trust, purpose, and performance. Share this episode with a fellow leader or teammate and subscribe to Unfinished Business for more real talk on what works in business today.
 
Connect with Dane Groeneveld:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danegroeneveld/ 
Website: https://lead3r.com/ 
Podcast: The Future of Teamwork
 
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com 
 
This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!
 
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The Truth About Hypnosis & High Performance | Sabrina Johnson | Unfinished Business Podcast

What’s holding you back? Fear, self-doubt, or the stories you tell yourself?
In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Sabrina Johnson, CEO of Next Win Coaching, to talk about how your mindset shapes your outcomes and how tools like hypnosis and NLP can help you break through mental blocks, limiting beliefs, and performance plateaus.
Sabrina shares how her journey from special education to certified hypnotherapist led her to work with sales pros and entrepreneurs across industries. From uncovering subconscious barriers to replacing negative thought loops with empowering triggers, this episode gives you real tools to win the inner game and unlock high performance.
 
Key Takeaways:
Hypnosis isn’t what you think it is – It’s about focus, relaxation, and accessing the subconscious to reset habits and beliefs.
Small mindset shifts = big outcomes – Why saying “I am good enough” can be the spark for real change.
Fear is a liar – How reframing resistance and visualizing success reconditions your brain for growth.
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "You can be confident without being fully confident in yourself." – Sabrina Johnson
 
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Connect with Sabrina Johnson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-johnson-9110021b6/ 
Website: https://nextwinllc.co.site/ 
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com 
 
This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!
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From Rock Bottom to CEO: Be Better, Not Bitter | Michael Kurland | Unfinished Business Podcast

What do you do when your life collapses all at once: your job, your marriage, your sense of direction? If you’re Michael Kurland, you pack your car, drive across the country, and build something better. In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with the CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., to talk resilience, reinvention, and why leading with purpose is more than a catchphrase.
Michael opens up about the real story behind his book Broken to Better, the moment he lost it all, and how the mantra "Be Better" became the foundation for a thriving business, national recognition, and a better life. From the hard lessons of scaling, hiring, and pivoting, to building a team culture that actually works, this one’s for the leaders doing it the hard way, and doing it right.
 
Key Takeaways:
Be better, not bitter – How Michael turned personal and professional collapse into a launchpad.
People > Profit – Why investing in your team first drives long-term revenue and retention.
Growth isn’t glamorous – Real talk about risk, burnout, and knowing when to walk away from a million-dollar client.
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "You can be a victim or a victor, be a victor." – Michael Kurland
 
🚀 This episode is your reminder that your story isn’t over—it’s just being rewritten. Share it with someone who needs to hear it and subscribe to Unfinished Business for more no-BS stories of growth, leadership, and resilience.
 
Connect with Michael Kurland:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland/ 
Website: https://www.michaelkurland.co 
Book: Broken to Better – Available on Amazon
Company: https://www.branded-group.com
 
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com 
 
This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!
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How to Lead Without People-Pleasing and Build Real Influence | Sean Olson | Unfinished Business Podcast

If you’re leading to be liked, you’re doing it wrong. On this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Sean Olson, CEO of Renogize Professional Coaching, to uncover why real leadership starts when you stop chasing approval and start developing people with honesty and intention.
Sean shares his transition from recovering people-pleaser to impactful leadership coach, and how his work with mid-level managers to C-suite executives helps create leaders who are respected, not just liked. If you’re ready to step up as a leader, whether in business or life, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and strategies you need to stop spinning plates and start driving results.
 
Key Takeaways:
Why the best leaders aim for respect, not popularity and how that unlocks trust and accountability.
Leadership is a growth journey. How to embrace discomfort to become the next version of yourself.
Cultures don’t happen by accident. Why every organization must intentionally define and live their values every single day.
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "Your job as a leader isn’t to make people happy. It’s to set them up for success." – Sean Olson
 
Connect with Sean Olson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-olson-exec-coach-author-speaker-podcast-host-2206072/
Website: https://www.renogize.com/
Podcast: The Intentional Leader Podcast (Available on all platforms)
 
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com
 
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This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!
 
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How to Create a High-Trust Culture and Unlock Business Performance | Bruce Bolger | Unfinished Business Podcast

If you think culture is just a buzzword, think again. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Bruce Bolger, President of the Enterprise Engagement Alliance, to break down how the most successful companies create real alignment between leadership and frontline employees—and why that’s the secret to sustainable growth.
Bruce shares why companies are losing billions to disengaged employees, how a lack of trust is killing productivity, and why most organizations have no clue what’s really happening on the front lines. From Total Quality Management (TQM) for people to permission-based sales strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice for leaders ready to stop wasting money and start building organizations where people actually want to work.
 
Key Takeaways:
Disengagement is costing your company more than you think – How to build trust and get employees invested in your mission.
Stop running on “command and control” – Why the best leaders build a high-trust, high-transparency culture.
Your culture is either an asset or a liability – The simple checklist every CEO should be using to measure leadership and cultural health.
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "If you have the ability to help someone, you owe it to them to reach out." – Bruce Bolger
Connect with Bruce Bolger:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebolger/ 
Website: https://www.theeea.org/ 
Email: bolger@theEAA.org  
Books: Enterprise Engagement Roadmap | Enterprise Engagement for CEOs
 
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com 
 
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How to Close More Deals by Serving First | Mark Hunter | Unfinished Business Podcast

If you think sales is just about closing deals, you’re already losing. Mark Hunter, better known as The Sales Hunter, joins David Sliman to drop powerful, no-fluff strategies on how top sales pros and leaders actually win by serving first, leading with value, and creating unstoppable cultures of accountability.
Mark shares lessons from decades of experience, from how to build a sales pipeline that actually converts to why the best leaders open deals instead of just closing them. Whether you’re a CEO, a sales manager, or out in the trenches making calls, this episode will change how you think about sales, leadership, and success.
 
Key Takeaways:
Sales leaders. stop closing deals and start opening them - Help your team build momentum instead of just saving the day.
Pipeline is your lifeline - Don’t complicate it with 15 steps. Keep it focused and qualified.
Prospecting isn’t dead, you’re just doing it wrong - How to beat call reluctance and make outreach that works.
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "If you have the ability to help someone, you owe it to them to reach out." – Mark Hunter
 
Connect with Mark Hunter:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhunter/ 
Website: https://thesaleshunter.com/ 
Books:
A Mind for Sales
High-Profit Prospecting
High-Profit Selling
 
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com 
 
This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!
 
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Confidence, Branding & Reinvention: Building from Ground Zero | Tara LaFon Gooch | Unfinished Business Podcast

What would you do if you gave up your corporate career, no car, no laptop, no safety net and had to start over from scratch? That’s exactly what Tara Lafon Gooch, CEO of Best Branding Solutions, did. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman uncovers how Tara went from burned-out and stuck to TEDx speaker, author, and branding powerhouse by turning personal transformation into a business strategy.
From learning to lead herself first, to helping high-achievers and executives overcome imposter syndrome, Tara shares how confidence, consistency, and personal branding became the foundation of her success. Whether you're building your business, reinventing your life, or trying to stop playing small, this episode is packed with insight.
 
Key Takeaways:
Confidence isn’t born, it’s built – How Tara rewired her mindset through gratitude, daily practice, and self-leadership.
You are your brand – Why being Google-able and well-known matters more than being “the best.”
Entrepreneurship is the ultimate personal growth journey – The messy, powerful truth about betting on yourself.
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "You have to stop chasing someone else’s version of success." – Tara Lafon Gooch
 
🚀 If you’re building something big, this episode is your sign to keep going. Share it, subscribe, and stack your next win with Unfinished Business.
 
Connect with Tara LaFon Gooch:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-lafon-gooch/ 
Website: https://taralafongooch.com/ 
TEDx Talk: “Gratitude: The Foundation of Confidence”
Book: How to GRASP Confidence and Own Your Power
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com 
 
This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!
 
Developed by Titan Media Worx – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! Visit our website: https://titanmediaworx.com/ 
 
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From Developer to 7-Figure Founder: Scaling Smarter, Not Harder | Karl Hughes | Unfinished Business Podcast

Most people don’t leave a stable engineering job and build a $2.5M company in two years, but Karl Hughes isn’t most people. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets into the real behind-the-scenes of growing Draft.dev, building a business portfolio, and scaling without losing your mind (or your weekends).
Karl shares how he went from software engineer to founder, built a remote-first content agency serving high-growth developer tools companies, and is now acquiring service businesses with smart systems and serious clarity. If you're tired of hustle advice that skips the process, this episode delivers the real strategy.
 
Key Takeaways:
Start small, grow smart – Why the best first business is the one that buys you freedom.
Cold email isn’t your strategy, it’s your trap – How Karl scaled by building trust, not blasting inboxes.
Scaling isn’t sexy, it’s systems – The real talk on hiring, delegation, and letting go of control.
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "Every entrepreneur uses their unfair advantage. The best ones lean into it hard." – Karl Hughes
 
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Connect with Karl Hughes:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karllhughes/ 
Website: https://draft.dev 
Business Portfolio: https://www.karllhughes.com
Podcast: The Business of Open Source
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com 
 
This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!
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Turning Good Bosses into Great Leaders | Dr. Gary McGrath | Unfinished Business Podcast

Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about self-awareness, accountability, and a growth mindset. In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Dr. Gary McGrath, CEO of Statarius and creator of the LeaderStep7™ program, to unpack what it really takes to go from good boss to great leader.
With a background in the military, corporate sales, and leadership coaching for Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Gary shares how emotional intelligence, questioning, and compassionate accountability transform both business cultures and personal relationships. If you're leading a team, scaling a company, or trying to elevate your own leadership DNA, this one hits home.
 
Key Takeaways:
Why emotional intelligence matters more than charisma – And how to develop it.
Compassionate accountability – How to lead with both empathy and high standards.
Forget authority and become a coach – Why the best leaders ask better questions (and listen harder).
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "Leadership is a responsibility, not a position." – Dr. Gary McGrath
 
If this episode made you think differently about leadership, share it with someone who needs it. And don’t forget to subscribe to Unfinished Business for more straight-talk on business, growth, and becoming your best.
 
Connect with Dr. Gary McGrath:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgarymcgrath/ 
Website: https://www.statarius.com 
Books: Mastering Leadership and The Seven Steps of Intentional Leadership
 
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com 
 
This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!
 
Developed by Titan Media Worx – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! Visit our website: https://titanmediaworx.com/ 
 
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Future Proofing your Business with IT | Harold Mann | Unfinished Business Podcast

Let’s face it: IT only becomes “urgent” when something breaks. But Harold Mann, President of Mann Consulting, says that mindset is exactly why businesses lose time, money, and trust. On this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets into it with Harold on tech mistakes that cost companies big, the importance of proactive systems, and why your onboarding, offboarding, and cybersecurity processes should never be an afterthought.
With more than 30 years in IT, Harold has helped organizations, from fast-scaling startups to established enterprises, transform their operations by thinking strategically about technology, not reactively. If you’re tired of tech chaos or ready to scale without breaking your systems, this one’s for you.
 
Key Takeaways:
Stop treating IT like a fire extinguisher – How a proactive approach to tech creates real business efficiency.
Why your newest hire should write your onboarding checklist – A smarter way to tighten processes and avoid confusion.
Think like a 50-person company (even if you’re 5) – The systems you build now determine how well you grow later.
 
🎙️ Podcast Quote: "Hard work, easy life. Easy work, hard life." – Harold Mann
 
Connect with Harold Mann:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmann/ 
Website: https://www.mann.com/ 
 
Connect with David Sliman
Website: http://salesproformance.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS
Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com 
 
This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!
 
Developed by Titan Media Worx – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow! Visit our website: https://titanmediaworx.com/ 
 
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