The Right Fit Leader Podcast helps visionary entrepreneurs and executives answer one of the toughest growth questions: How do I find and keep the right leaders for my team? Hosted by Alec Broadfoot, founder of VisionSpark, and the Hire with Confidence Team, the show explores the intersection of leadership, culture, and hiring. Each episode unpacks what makes a leader truly “right fit” — from core values alignment and complementary strengths to overcoming fear, bias, and the status quo in dec ...
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Strategic Coach founder Dan Sullivan shares his wisdom and insights with entrepreneurs who want to multiply their freedom and success.
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Break The Mold And Build Something Better, with Kevin Dick
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26:06Are you ready to break through your next ceiling? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Kevin Dick reveal how boosting your energy, surrounding yourself with growth-minded people, and structuring your time unlocks new levels of success. Learn how resilience, community, and self-belief help entrepreneurs thrive—especially when the market gets tough. Her…
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Protecting What You Create, How IP and Leadership Fit Together
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27:32In this episode of Right Fit Leader, Alec Broadfoot sits down with bestselling author and entrepreneur Kary Oberbrunner, CEO of Igniting Souls and Instant IP. Kary has helped over 2,000 authors publish their books and turn their intellectual property into 18 streams of income. He shares how protecting your ideas is just as important as hiring the r…
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Why Extraordinary Leaders Outperform Resumes, with Alec Broadfoot
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27:33Are you still hiring from a stack of résumés, or are you building a team designed for exponential growth? In this episode, VisionSpark CEO Alec Broadfoot shares hard-won lessons on hiring, leadership, and entrepreneurial freedom. Discover why looking beyond the résumé and investing in the right people leads to a business—and a life—filled with fres…
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Why Values, Culture, and DNA Matter More Than Skills
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21:52Resumes and gut instinct don’t tell the whole story — and too often, they lead to costly mis-hires. The leaders who thrive aren’t just skilled, they’re aligned with your values, culture, and long-term vision. In this episode of The Right Fit Leader Podcast, Alec Broadfoot and Jen Young break down why hiring for skills alone is never enough and what…
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Beyond the Resume: Hiring, Onboarding, and Letting Go as a Leader
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33:38Hiring a leader is never just about what’s on their resume. Skills may get someone in the door, but culture, values, and trust determine whether they thrive or derail your investment. In this episode of The Right Fit Leader Podcast, Alec Broadfoot is joined by John Vidosh to break down the leadership traps that cause even the most promising hires t…
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The 3 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Leaders Make (and How to Avoid Them)
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31:41Too many visionary leaders hire in the dark, hoping intuition will land the right candidate. The truth? Most hiring mistakes aren’t about the people you bring in they’re about the clarity, process, and buy-in you didn’t have before the interview. In this episode of The Right Fit Leader Podcast, Alec Broadfoot and Josh Smith break down three of the …
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The Psychology of Value and Leadership: Lessons with Casey Brown
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32:26Fear, trust, and perception drive more business decisions than spreadsheets ever will. In this special series, Alec Broadfoot and Casey Brown dive into the psychology behind pricing and leadership: Why pricing isn’t math, it’s psychology — and how fear and perception shape buying decisions. Why core values alignment is the gatekeeper in hiring, and…
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What if the key to differentiation isn't about your product, but your perspective? Dan Sullivan reveals how to escape the crowded marketplace by shifting your focus from your needs to your clients' futures. Learn the powerful question that instantly creates partnership and makes you the most valuable person in the room. Here’s some of what you’ll l…
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Four Signs You Were Born To Be An Entrepreneur
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8:04Can you spot entrepreneurial traits in yourself or in your children? In this episode, Dan Sullivan reveals the telltale signs of a true entrepreneur, from early money-making initiatives to a deep craving for freedom. Learn why credentials pale in comparison to creative shortcuts and why results (not methods) are what set entrepreneurs apart in ever…
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How Your Worst Struggles Become Your Greatest Strengths, with Jacob Emery
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29:04Do you see adversity as fuel for your biggest ambitions or as an obstacle to overcome? In this episode, Jacob Emery reveals how authentic community, powerful partnerships, and daily habits transformed his journey from chaos to high achievement. Discover how Strategic Coach® sparked his shift from misfit to visionary—so you can unlock your own great…
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Mastering The Shift From Chaos To Clarity, with Sasha Tripp
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27:10What separates entrepreneurs who collapse under pressure from those who come back stronger? Sasha Tripp—a real estate entrepreneur who survived financial disaster, market crashes, and personal crises—shares how she transformed adversity into her greatest breakthrough. Discover the mindset shifts that helped her lead with resilience and rebuild her …
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A Marketing Masterclass, with Dan Sullivan, Joe Polish, Dean Jackson, and Mark Young
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55:40Business coach Dan Sullivan and marketing and advertising geniuses Joe Polish, Dean Jackson, and Mark Young have all been friends and business colleagues for years. Now, they’re teaming up as the Super Partners for a very special podcast episode where they talk about what marketing really means and provide examples of elegant ideas that entrepreneu…
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Why The Best Business Decisions Happen When You’re Not Working, with Todd Ellis
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26:17What if taking more time off could actually grow your business? Todd Ellis, a financial advisor and Strategic Coach® veteran, shares how a 15-day sailing voyage—completely unplugged—taught him the power of taking time off. Discover why stepping away to develop new skills builds confidence, strengthens your team, and fuels unexpected growth. The sec…
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Break The Rules, Get Results, And Get Paid, with André Brisson
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26:16What if the traits you’ve been told are disadvantages are actually your “unfair” advantages? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and engineer-turned-ADHD-advocate André Brisson reveal how entrepreneurs thrive by rewriting the rules—not following them. Learn why your unique way of thinking is your greatest asset and how to build a business (and life) that…
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How To Scale Your Business Without Burning Out, with Nicole Serena
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27:20Do you struggle with scaling your business because you’re still doing everything yourself? In this episode, healthcare entrepreneur Nicole Serena shares how she shifted from solopreneur to CEO by implementing Strategic Coach® lessons—delegating to experts, focusing on her unique skills, and adopting an abundance mindset—and how she 10x’d her busine…
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Unlocking The Entrepreneurial Brain, with Amber Swope
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35:43Can ADHD be a business advantage? In this episode, Amber Swope shares how embracing her ADHD has fueled her entrepreneurial success, transforming challenges into creative strengths and business opportunities. Listen now to discover how leveraging your unique gifts can revolutionize your approach to entrepreneurship and unlock new paths to success! …
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Elevate As An Entrepreneur With Every Word You Say, with Deirdre Van Nest
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25:09Deirdre Van Nest teaches entrepreneurs and subject matter experts how to become high-performance, high-impact speakers, storytellers, and content creators so they can increase not only their income, but their influence and their impact on the lives of others. In this episode, Deirdre shares how she’s found business success and happiness in helping …
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How Top Entrepreneurs Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities, with Patti Mara and Colin Sanburg
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30:01Are you overwhelmed by the financial side of your business? In this episode, Patti Mara speaks with Colin Sanburg, founder of FinElevate, about the rise of fractional CFOs and how they empower entrepreneurs to focus on their strengths. Discover how these experts streamline financial operations and drive profitability, transforming challenges into o…
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Every Entrepreneur Is An IP Company, with Kary Oberbrunner and Chad Johnson
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23:38In this episode, Kary Oberbrunner reveals essential strategies for entrepreneurs on publishing their first book and protecting intellectual property. Recorded at the inaugural CoachCon event in May 2024, Kary discusses his innovative IP-protection app with business coach Chad Johnson. Listen now to discover how these tools can streamline your proce…
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From ADHD To Entrepreneurial Excellence, with Molly Thompson
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42:34Molly Thompson is an entrepreneur specializing in creating simple solutions to very complex problems, resulting in transformational impact. When she found that what she was doing wasn’t working anymore, Molly went to a psychologist and discovered she had ADHD. In this episode, Molly shares how she’s regained her focus, discovered her entrepreneuria…
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Chasing Dreams Through Entrepreneurial Drive, with Stacey Hanke
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33:53Stacey Hanke grew up on a dairy farm in central Wisconsin. For over two decades now, she’s been providing executive mentoring and helping sales professionals become more influential. In this episode, Stacey shares how she applied what she observed growing up on the farm to running an entrepreneurial business. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in thi…
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From Plane Crash To A New Purpose, with Dave Sanderson
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24:35Through speaking engagements, webinars, coaching, and books, Dave Sanderson helps people understand how to embrace their uncertainty so they ignite opportunity. In this episode, Dave, who was the last passenger on the plane crash known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” shares how that incident served as a wake-up call that transformed his approach to…
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Step Off The Hamster Wheel To Find True Freedom, with Nicholas Schwarz
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23:04Nicholas Schwarz became an entrepreneur because he was lacking the Four Freedoms of Time, Money, Relationship, and Purpose. Now, Nicholas runs a company where he helps his clients expand those Four Freedoms for themselves. In this episode, Nicholas shares how he’s gone from working in a job he didn’t like to becoming a happy entrepreneur. Here’s so…
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AI Strategies To Empower Lifelong Entrepreneurs, with Joe Stolte
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16:26Joe Stolte is an entrepreneur working at the crosshairs of marketing and artificial intelligence. His company, Daily.ai, uses machine learning to help thought leaders and small brands build AI-automated email newsletters. In this episode, he explains how his company supports clients in achieving business success and talks about the business lessons…
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Bold Moves Lead To Big Wins For Entrepreneurs, with Lisa Larter
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17:12Lisa Larter has a strategic marketing firm, providing consulting services around strategy and business advisement. Like many entrepreneurs, Lisa started off thinking she had to do everything herself. In this episode, she shares the wisdom she’s gained from using her growth mindset to gain continual business success. Here’s some of what you’ll learn…
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The Power Of Taking Time Off For Business Success, with Judi Paré
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26:06Judi Paré is a real estate developer dedicated to building affordable homes. When Judi began her entrepreneurial journey, she didn’t know what boundaries to set in order to maximize her productivity. In this episode, Judi shares some of the changes she’s made, and the business success and growth she’s achieved as a result. Here’s some of what you’…
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What Marketing Really Means, And How Entrepreneurs Should Use It, with Joe Polish, Dean Jackson, and Mark Young
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55:55Business coach Dan Sullivan and marketing and advertising geniuses Joe Polish, Dean Jackson, and Mark Young have all been friends and business colleagues for years. Now, they’re teaming up as the Super Partners for a very special podcast episode where they talk about what marketing really means and provide examples of elegant ideas that entrepreneu…
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Maximize Your Impact As An Entrepreneur Without The Burnout, with Nikki Fraser
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21:22Up until six or seven years ago, Nikki Fraser’s career consisted of working in large banks. Now, she’s an entrepreneur. Nikki and her husband, Dan, run a company called NextKey Services that provides small and medium-sized businesses with all of their outsourced finance needs. In this episode, Nikki shares what’s allowed her to make the biggest imp…
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