Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast
It's time to move from Operator to Owner!
Are you tired of feeling trapped in the day-to-day operations of your business?
Maybe even to the point where you're starting to think about your exit?
Look no further!
The Business Owner Breakthrough podcast is here to help you break free from the struggles of entrepreneurship and turn your worries into wins.
Hosted by Pete Mohr, Certified Exit Planner, Kolbe Coach and business owner for over 30 years.
Quick episodes full of actionable takeaways for those ready to make change in their lives and businesses.
Episodes
168 episodes
A Financial Advisor Reveals What Business Owners Get Wrong
In this eye-opening episode of The Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, financial advisor Kirk Wrinn joins Pete Mohr to discuss the critical importance of financial planning beyond your business success. Kirk shares invaluable insights on prote...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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32:56
Value Builder Driver #8: Hub and Spoke
In this episode, Pete Mohr and Octavia Conner dive into the hub and spoke model, a common trap for small and medium-sized business owners. They discuss how to remove yourself from being the center of daily operations, empowering your tea...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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8:41
Value Builder Driver #7: Customer Satisfaction
Welcome to the latest episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast! This week, we’re diving into customer satisfaction, why it’s essential for boosting your business value, and actionable strategies to turn satisfied custome...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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8:47
Value Builder Driver #6: Monopoly Control
Episode Summary:Pete Mohr shares game-changing insights into the power of monopoly control and how it can significantly boost your business valuation. Learn how to position your business as the go-to leader in your niche market, crea...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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9:29
Value Builder Driver #5: Recurring Revenue
Episode Summary:In this episode, Pete Mohr shares why recurring revenue is the secret to building a valuable and sellable business. Learn the different types of recurring revenue, from repeat customers to subscription models, and how...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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9:27
Value Builder Driver #4: The Valuation Teeter-Totter
In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, Pete Mohr discusses the critical balance between profitability and cash flow, referred to as the valuation teeter totter. He emphasizes the importance of cash flow as the lifeblood of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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9:34
Value Builder Driver #3: The Switzerland Structure
In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, Pete Mohr discusses the importance of the Switzerland Structure, which emphasizes making a business independent from any single customer, supplier, or employee. He highlights the risks...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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9:28
Value Builder Driver #2: Growth
In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, Pete Mohr discusses the second key driver of the Value Builder System: growth potential. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and enhancing growth potential for business owner...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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10:08
Value Builder Driver #1: Financial Performance
In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough, Pete Mohr discusses the critical importance of financial performance as the first driver in the Value Builder System. He emphasizes the need for clarity, predictability, and strong financial m...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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10:27
Business Exit Planning: The Starting Point
SummaryWelcome to the inaugural episode of "The Value Builder Series," a special nine-part series on the Business Owner Breakthrough podcast. This series is dedicated to helping business owners understand and enhance the value of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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12:18
Turning Profit into Freedom
In this final episode of the 5 P Framework series, Pete Mohr explores the importance of profit and how it ties everything together. After aligning your promise, products, processes, and people, profit is the reward that enables you to revisit y...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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10:13
People Alignment
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough, Pete Mohr discusses the critical role that people play in your business success. As the fourth P in the five P framework (Promise, Product, Process, People, and Profit)...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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9:18
Process Alignment
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough, Pete Mohr dives into the critical role that processes play in your business. As the central element of the five P’s (Promise, Product, Process, People, and Profit), hav...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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10:30
Product Alignment
In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough, Pete Mohr delves into the critical task of ensuring your products and services align with your business promise. Building on last week’s discussion about refining your business Promise, this e...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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8:58
Always Start With Your Promise
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough, we dive into the critical role of clarity in your business promise. Pete Mohr discusses why understanding and refining your promise to clients is essential for aligning...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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7:59
A New Season, and a New Book
Episode Description: Welcome to Season 5 of the Business Owner Breakthrough! In this exciting first episode, Pete Mohr introduces his latest book, The Business Owner Breakthrough, and revisits the cornerstone of his bus...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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3:33
Kolbe's Hiring Mastery
In today’s episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, host Pete Mohr dives into the transformative power of the Kolbe system, specifically focusing on the 'expand' stage crucial for optimal team composition and hiring practices. Pete e...
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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10:06
Unlock Team Productivity
In today's episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, host Pete Mohr dives deep into the Kolbe system's "align" phase, exploring how aligning team members’ natural strengths with job requirements can dramatically boost productivity and...
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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12:10
Optimize with Kolbe Insights
In this enlightening episode, Pete Mohr dives deep into the intricate world of team dynamics, revealing how understanding and optimizing these dynamics is crucial for business success. He sheds light on the ideal team distribution, emphasizing ...
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Season 4
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Episode 57
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13:45
Kolbe Insights: Uncover Your Strengths
Welcome to another episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast with Pete Mohr. In this second part of our six-part series on the Kolbe system, Pete takes a deep dive into the 'Identify' aspect, focusing on the Kolbe A assessment. This as...
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Season 4
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Episode 56
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12:48
Mastering Action with Kolbe
Welcome to another exciting edition of "Business Owner Breakthrough." Host Pete Mohr brings us a special five-part series focusing on the Kolbe System, a unique assessment tool that goes beyond traditional measures, diving into the conative asp...
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Season 4
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Episode 55
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10:06
Scaling Success: Shoemill's Growth Journey
In this enlightening episode of "Business Owner Breakthrough," Pete Mohr engages in a vibrant conversation with Josh Habre, a dynamic third-generation entrepreneur steering the family business, Shoe Mill, into new realms of success. They delve ...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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31:26
Aligning for Growth: Team Realignment
In this compelling episode, Pete Mohr addresses a critical yet often overlooked aspect of business growth: the challenging but necessary process of realigning your team. With his extensive experience and insightful perspective, Pete delves into...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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6:56
Failing Faster Enhances Growth!
In today's episode, we dance along the delicate line between safety and the unknown, navigating the business terrain where failing isn't a misstep but a strategic move. Pete Mohr delves into the concept of failing fast—not as a sign of defeat b...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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14:23
Laura Giacomelli: From Choreography to CPA
In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, host Pete Mohr is joined by Laura Giacomelli, who shares her journey in the entrepreneurial world of dance studio management. They delve into the nuances of business process management...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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31:26