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
Why Great Leaders Ask Questions, Not Just Give Answers | EP 7
She sat at her desk, staring at a list of problems she felt responsible to solve. The pressure was heavy, after all, wasn’t a leader supposed to have the answers? But then came the shift: what if leadership wasn’t about fixing everything, but about asking the right questions? That simple mindset flip changed the way she showed up for her team, and it can change the way you lead too.
In this episode of Entrepreneur Encounter, we unpack the concept of humble inquiry, a leadership style built on curiosity, not control. Instead of rushing to give solutions, we explore how creating space for your team to share ideas, take ownership, and problem-solve leads to stronger culture and sustainable growth. You’ll hear why asking better questions doesn’t make you look weak, it makes you the kind of leader people trust and want to follow.
What to listen for in this episode:
- The surprising leadership myth that keeps many entrepreneurs stuck in “answer mode.”
- How to use humble inquiry to empower your team and strengthen workplace culture.
- Simple question swaps you can start using today to shift from control → collaboration.
Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
Want to learn more about how this can work for you and your business, reach out to us!
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Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/
Host Dana Johnson:
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Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/