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Business Wingmen Podcast

Business Wingmen Podcast

By: Steve Smith
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 Tired of boring business discussions fit for your out of touch boss? The Business Wingmen Show, brought to you by father and son duo Steve and Travis Smith, trade tales of corporate absurdity and career brilliance with an electric candor, one which isn’t scared to not be politically correct. Our show dives deep into the thinking, behaviors and actions professional people at the top of their game embody. From leadership and management challenges to climbing the corporate ladder or being a successful entrepreneur, Steve and Travis’ insights help their listeners put to practice REAL ideas and tactics that actually work in the business world.

Gain some new, thought-provoking perspective on how to lead your team and run a profitable, growing business- all in about 20 minutes.Copyright Steve Smith Economics
Episodes
  • 184- The Founder’s Dilemma- Staying CEO vs. Hiring One

    184- The Founder’s Dilemma- Staying CEO vs. Hiring One
    Sep 23 2025
    Every successful business starts with a visionary founder, but not every founder is the right person to lead the company once it begins to scale. Knowing when to step aside — or when to level up your leadership — can make or break your startup’s future. In this episode, Steve Smith and Travis Smith unpack:
    • The critical shift from startup founder to commercial CEO
    • How to recognize if your leadership style fits your company’s next stage
    • The dangers of ego and why self-awareness is key to scaling
    • What investors look for when deciding to back your business
    • Options for founders: CTO, CMO, Chairman, or staying CEO — which role is best?
    • Real-world examples (from Zuckerberg to startups that imploded)
    • How to avoid chaos, retain your best people, and build sustainable growth
    Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or leader navigating change, this discussion will give you a practical framework to evaluate your role — and your company’s future.
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    43 mins
  • 183- The Dark Side of Scaling- Real Stories of Growth Gone Wrong

    183- The Dark Side of Scaling- Real Stories of Growth Gone Wrong
    Sep 22 2025
    In this episode of The Business Wingman Show, Steve and Travis Smith unpack what happens when growth spirals out of control, drawing lessons from major brands you already know: Peloton, Krispy Kreme, Blockbuster, and Redbox.

    ➡️ What went wrong?
    ➡️ How can you avoid the same fate?
    ➡️ And what does scaling for longevity really look like?

    If you’re a business owner, executive, or entrepreneur with big growth ambitions, this conversation will give you clarity on how to scale smarter, not faster. Don’t just grow your business — build it to last. #Scaling #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Leadership
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    42 mins
  • 182- The Most Difficult Workplace Communication Style to Manage

    182- The Most Difficult Workplace Communication Style to Manage
    Sep 2 2025
    Leaders face many challenges, but one of the toughest is dealing with passive aggressive behavior in the workplace. From sarcasm and missed deadlines to victim-playing and quiet resistance, passive aggressive employees can quietly drain your team’s performance and culture.

    If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I deal with a passive aggressive employee, teammate, or even boss?” — this conversation is for you. Just tune into this episode of the Business Wingmen and let your hosts, Steve Smith & Travis Smith, guide the way!
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    39 mins
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