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Business Unchained
Calling all small business warriors who feel chained to their business! Do you run your business or does your business run you? You've poured your blood, sweat and tears into it and it is time to set yourself free. I'm Bobby Mascia – owner of a wealth management firm, family office, manufacturing business, 18 store Dunkin Franchise, and de facto business coach. My goal? To liberate your business— whether it be operationally, prep for a sale, a legacy handover, or self-management. The roadmap to this freedom is something we will uncover together in Business Unchained." Join me as I learn about fellow entrepreneurs, dissecting their past, present, and future.
Business Unchained
Season 1 Recap
Season one of Business Unchained is officially in the books! In this special recap episode, hosts Bobby Mascia and Jessica Lascar reflect on the invaluable lessons and insights they've gained throughout the journey. Bobby, the founder and CEO of Greenridge Wealth Planning, opens up about his entrepreneurial path. At the same time, Jess, the executive producer, shares her behind-the-scenes perspective on bringing the podcast to life.
Throughout the season, key themes have emerged: the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, embracing risks, and having a strong support system. Bobby and Jess also dive into the evolving views on coaching and therapy, learning from failures, and how generosity builds meaningful relationships.
[01:57] "We didn’t know what we were doing when we first started, but we knew that was part of our journey. Failures are part of the story." - Jess
[30:09] “You don't need to have all the answers. I used to think I had to know everything, but now I tell my kids to say, 'I can't do that. . . yet,' and that's what a growth mindset is." - Jess
Bobby reflects on how therapy and coaching were once stigmatized but are now essential tools for personal and professional growth. He points out that even top athletes have coaches, and for him, coaching has been as much about mindset as it has been about refining performance.
[31:59] "The more good you put out there, the more good comes back. Even when things are tough." - Bobby
[36:17] “Success doesn’t happen overnight. It comes through obstacles and small, consistent progress. Practice every day, and you'll become excellent at what you’re working toward.” - Bobby
In a fun twist, Jess asks Bobby a question from their intern, Kelly: What's one book, one piece of advice, one habit, and one quote you’d recommend? Bobby suggests The Five Love Languages as a must-read for a better understanding of motivation, both in personal and professional relationships.
As they wrap up the season, Bobby expresses his excitement for what's next. He hints that season two will bring even more valuable insights, engaging guests, and deeper conversations as they continue to evolve with their audience.
Don’t miss this season finale episode—it's packed with reflection, lessons learned, and a look ahead to what’s next!
In this episode:
(01:00) Special episode announcement
(05:02) Hiring strategy
(09:20) Maintaining a drama-free workplace
(09:31) Camaraderie and team goals
(09:47) Willingness to take risks
(10:12) Planning for risk
(15:09) Conclusion on coaching
(15:25) The importance of coaches
(23:14) Building blocks of life
(27:04) Motivations beyond money
(30:09) Growth mindset and ego
(30:51) Creating your own luck
(31:59) Karma over luck
(32:44) Impact of kindness
(33:29) Lessons from relationships
(35:22) Book recommendation: five love languages
(36:05) Golden rule
(36:17) Success takes time
(37:00) Quote to live by
(37:14) Upcoming book insights
(39:44) Book launch excitement
(41:14) Season two expectations
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