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Entrepreneur Encounter
Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson, founder of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency for wedding pros and creatives, and Sara Lowell, a consultant specializing in business management & team leadership along with podcast management, each episode explores the mindset shifts, communication skills, and leadership habits that empower entrepreneurs to grow sustainably—without the burnout.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and transparent conversations, Dana and Sara offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a purpose-driven business in a constantly changing world.
Whether you're building your visibility, managing a team, or simply trying to stay grounded while growing, this podcast is your companion in business and in life.
Entrepreneur Encounter
Mastering Soft Skills and Systems: How Visionary Entrepreneurs Can Scale with Smart Delegation
“But systems should generally be done first before you bring in that person to maintain the department.” Arianna Tenine
She saw that no matter what you do in your business, you need a foundation. More often than not, entrepreneurs have many ideas and are great at creating in their business, but something is missed.
We dive into why visionary entrepreneurs often struggle with back-end operations and how smart delegation and systems can help scale a business. Plus, we break down the seven core departments every entrepreneur should focus on to ensure sustainable growth.
Here’s what we’re covering in this episode:
- Soft skills play a huge role in identifying the right career path, putting in effort, and continuing to grow as an entrepreneur.
- You have to be willing to put in the work—everything is connected, from operations to scaling and long-term success.
- You can’t scale if everything is stored in your brain. Systems and delegation are essential for sustainable growth.
As the CEO, you are the most valuable asset in your business. If you don’t set aside time to work on your business, not just in it you’ll hit a ceiling. You can’t market, scale, or grow if you're constantly in the weeds. Make intentional CEO time a priority so you can keep your business moving forward.
Introducing Arianna Tenine:
Ariana is a Fractional Director of Operations for multi-six-figure visionary entrepreneurs. She specializes in streamlining back-end operations to help leaders focus on their zone of genius while building scalable, sustainable businesses. Through offerings like the Visionary Blueprint VIP Day and The Architect, she creates tailored strategies for business owners to reclaim time, increase efficiency, and elevate their leadership. When she’s not brainstorming ways to make the “unsexy” side of business shine, you'll find her consuming any book or movie that causes deep emotional turmoil and convincing everyone that video games are a totally acceptable adult hobby!
Website: https://arianatenine.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianatenine_doo/
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Host Sara Lowell:
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Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/
Host Dana Johnson:
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Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/