# Entrepreneur Encounter Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761.md RSS feed: https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2277708.rss Official site: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/entrepreneurencounter Author: Entrepreneur Encounter Episodes: 158 ## Resource 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. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761.md ## Episodes - [Why Your Client Updates Are Costing You the Relationship | EP 45](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-your-client-updates-are-costing-you-the-relationship-ep-45) — 2026-06-26T09:00:00+00:00 - [From Taking It Personally to Leading With Clarity: Separate Yourself From Your Business | EP 44](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/from-taking-it-personally-to-leading-with-clarity-separate-yourself-from-your-business-ep-44) — 2026-06-19T09:00:00+00:00 - [Why Letting AI Do Everything Is Quietly Costing You Your Best Clients | EP 43](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-letting-ai-do-everything-is-quietly-costing-you-your-best-clients-ep-43) — 2026-06-12T09:00:00+00:00 - [From Rest Guilt to Real Recovery: How to Finally Stop and Not Pay for It Later | EP 42](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/from-rest-guilt-to-real-recovery-how-to-finally-stop-and-not-pay-for-it-later-ep-42) — 2026-06-05T09:00:00+00:00 - [Why Your To-Do List Is Setting You Up to Feel Behind Every Single Day | EP 41](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-your-to-do-list-is-setting-you-up-to-feel-behind-every-single-day-ep-41) — 2026-05-29T09:00:00+00:00 - [Why Being Too Emotionally Invested in Your Business Is Costing You Clear Decisions | EP 40](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-being-too-emotionally-invested-in-your-business-is-costing-you-clear-decisions-ep-40) — 2026-05-22T09:00:00+00:00 - [Why Your Clients Keep Misunderstanding You (And It's Not Their Fault) | EP 39](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-your-clients-keep-misunderstanding-you-and-it-s-not-their-fault-ep-39) — 2026-05-15T09:00:00+00:00 - [Why Solving the Same Problems Over and Over Again Is a Leadership Red Flag | EP 38](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-solving-the-same-problems-over-and-over-again-is-a-leadership-red-flag-ep-38) — 2026-05-08T20:00:00+00:00 - [Why Feeling Like a Fraud Is Actually a Sign You're Growing | EP 37](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-feeling-like-a-fraud-is-actually-a-sign-you-re-growing-ep-37) — 2026-05-01T09:00:00+00:00 - [From Resentful to Intentional: How to Set Boundaries Without Blowing Up Your Relationships | EP 36](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/from-resentful-to-intentional-how-to-set-boundaries-without-blowing-up-your-relationships-ep-36) — 2026-04-24T10:00:00+00:00 - [Why Reacting to Business Problems Instead of Analyzing Them Is Keeping You Stuck | EP 35](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-reacting-to-business-problems-instead-of-analyzing-them-is-keeping-you-stuck-ep-35) — 2026-04-17T09:00:00+00:00 - [Why "We've Always Done It This Way" Is Quietly Killing Your Business Growth | EP 34](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-we-ve-always-done-it-this-way-is-quietly-killing-your-business-growth-ep-34) — 2026-04-10T09:00:00+00:00 - [Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills Every Small Business Leader Needs | EP 33](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/critical-thinking-problem-solving-skills-every-small-business-leader-needs-ep-33) — 2026-04-03T09:00:00+00:00 - [The 5 C's Leadership Framework Every Entrepreneur Needs to Build a Team That Thrives | EP 32](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/the-5-c-s-leadership-framework-every-entrepreneur-needs-to-build-a-team-that-thrives-ep-32) — 2026-03-27T10:00:00+00:00 - [How to Pivot Your Business Without Panicking: A Strategy Guide for Entrepreneurs | EP 31](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/how-to-pivot-your-business-without-panicking-a-strategy-guide-for-entrepreneurs-ep-31) — 2026-03-20T09:00:00+00:00 - [Growth Mindset for Leaders: How Entrepreneurs Build Real Confidence Without Having All the Answers | EP 30](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/growth-mindset-for-leaders-how-entrepreneurs-build-real-confidence-without-having-all-the-answers-ep-30) — 2026-03-13T09:00:00+00:00 - [Why Leaders Get Stuck: Overcoming Fear of Change in Business Growth | EP 29](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/why-leaders-get-stuck-overcoming-fear-of-change-in-business-growth-ep-29) — 2026-03-07T10:00:00+00:00 - [Stop Micromanaging: How Entrepreneurs Can Delegate, Build Trust, and Scale Without Burnout | EP 28](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/stop-micromanaging-how-entrepreneurs-can-delegate-build-trust-and-scale-without-burnout-ep-28) — 2026-02-27T10:00:00+00:00 - [Written Communication in Leadership: How Remote Teams Build Clarity and Trust | EP 27](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/written-communication-in-leadership-how-remote-teams-build-clarity-and-trust-ep-27) — 2026-02-21T10:00:00+00:00 - [Active Listening Skills for Leaders: Transform Your Business Communication and Build Trust | EP 26](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/active-listening-skills-for-leaders-transform-your-business-communication-and-build-trust-ep-26) — 2026-02-13T10:00:00+00:00 - [How to Create Clear Business Messaging That Converts | EP 25](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/how-to-create-clear-business-messaging-that-converts-ep-25) — 2026-02-06T10:00:00+00:00 - [Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: How to Navigate Conflict Management Without the Drama | EP 24](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership-how-to-navigate-conflict-management-without-the-drama-ep-24) — 2026-01-30T10:00:00+00:00 - [Building Psychological Safety Through Emotional Intelligence in Leadership | EP 23](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/building-psychological-safety-through-emotional-intelligence-in-leadership-ep-23) — 2026-01-23T22:00:00+00:00 - [Emotional Regulation for Leaders: How to Turn Emotional Intelligence into Actionable Leadership Skills in Stressful Moments | EP 22](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/emotional-regulation-for-leaders-how-to-turn-emotional-intelligence-into-actionable-leadership-skills-in-stressful-moments-ep-22) — 2026-01-16T21:00:00+00:00 - [What does it mean to Lead with Emotional Intelligence: How Self-Awareness Transforms Leadership & Business Performance | EP 21](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/what-does-it-mean-to-lead-with-emotional-intelligence-how-self-awareness-transforms-leadership-business-performance-ep-21) — 2026-01-09T11:00:00+00:00 - [Soft Skills Are the New Competitive Edge in a Tech-Driven World | EP 20](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneur-encounter-6688761/soft-skills-are-the-new-competitive-edge-in-a-tech-driven-world-ep-20) — 2026-01-02T10:00:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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