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Dean Svarc Podcast
Unmasking Business Blind Spots
Join Dean Svarc, business turnaround expert, entrepreneur, and author of Trojan Horse, for raw, real-world insights on turning business threats into triumphs. Each episode dives into hidden "Trojan Horses"—toxic cultures, technical debt, burnout—and delivers actionable strategies to fix them. From gritty startup stories to award-winning turnarounds, Dean and his co-hosts share no-BS lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders. Subscribe on your favorite platform and visit DeanSvarc.com for more.
Episodes
13 episodes
BASICS: Sustain—Do You Own a Company or Do You Own a Job?
We conclude the BASICS framework with S for Sustain, tackling the core question that determines business valuation and legacy: "If the company can't live without you, do you have a company or do you have a job?".Sustain is ...
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1:16:11
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BASICS: Culture—Empowering Your Team and Right-Sizing Relationships
This episode focuses on C for Culture, starting with the challenging question: "Are you even the person who should be running your company?".Culture defines who makes decisions. Dean describes a highly effective meeting whe...
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Episode 12
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1:03:33
BASICS: Improve—From Camaro to Ferrari, Refining for Maximum Profit
Welcome to I for Improve, the stage where we stop fixing major problems and start refining a company that is "functioning successfully, but not efficiently". Improve is about getting granular: moving the company from a "Camaro to ...
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Episode 11
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56:37
BASICS: Structure—Building the Foundation for Accountability and Growth
Today, we tackle S for Structure, the vital phase where you build the company's organizational foundation. After clearing chaos (Brute Force) and analyzing problems (Analyze), Structure establishes the necessary processes, policies (BOPs...
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1:08:46
BASICS: Analyze—Gathering Data and Calculating the Cost of Chaos
We continue the BASICS framework with A for Analyze, where the focus is on datadriven analysis. This phase involves collecting all problem data onto a large whiteboard, ranging from missing screws to inefficient processes. Analysis focus...
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Episode 9
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45:50
BASICS: Brute Force—Rapid, Decisive Action to Overcome Inertia
Today, we initiate the BASICS framework with B for Brute Force, defined as bold, decisive action to overcome inertia. Brute Force is the wake-up call for the organization, focusing solely on the lowest hanging fruit....
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Episode 8
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1:04:13
Is Your Company Ready for Change? Assessing Systems, Culture, and Leadership
We move to the second foundational question of Trojan Horse: Is your company ready for change?.Dean warns that external consultants often fail because they skip the mindset shift, leaving leaders unable to implement tacti...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:03:42
The Entrepreneur's Journey: Why You Are Your Only Limiting Factor
Are you feeling stuck, thinking you don't have the pedigree or background to succeed? Dean Svarc shares his inspiring history to give you hope. He began as an apprentice machinist and mechanic, holding two or three jobs simultaneously fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:31:00
The Leader’s Influence: Why Vulnerability Drives High-Performance Teams
Today, we delve into leadership, starting with the truth: "Leaders get what they create; losers get what happens to them". Many people who hold titles are not truly leading. We break down what genuine leadership and influence look like, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:35
Conquering Fear: Why Being "Wrong" Frees You from the Past
Fear is the single biggest barrier preventing business leaders from making necessary changes. In this episode, we tackle the core fear many founders face: "What are they going to think of me?".Dean warns against staying in a busin...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:03:21
Spectator or Transformer? The Power of Making Pain Your Friend
Are you ready for change? This episode continues our deep dive into Part One of Dean Svarc’s book, Trojan Horse: The Unseen Solution to Critical Business Problems.We explore the difference between being a Spectator—an own...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:02
Hidden Dangers of Success: Why Your Mindset is the Real Problem
Welcome back to the Dean Svarc Podcast, where we help business leaders move from chaos to clarity. In Episode 1, we introduced the concept that change starts with you (the captain) and the necessity of shifting your mindset.Today,...
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Episode 2
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45:44