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You're Fixing the Symptom With Erica Bourne
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- Strategic Thinkers
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 4298
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Summary
Most business problems aren't caused by a lack of effort—they're caused by solving the wrong problem. In this conversation, Sean Atkinson and strategist Erica Bourne unpack how experienced business leaders recognize patterns, reframe challenges, and ask better questions before jumping into solutions. They explore the difference between early-stage and established businesses, why strategy is about preventing problems—not just fixing them—and how founders can shift from reacting to building with intention. Whether you're transitioning from corporate, building your first business, or leading a growing company, this episode offers a fresh perspective on identity, systems, strategic partnerships, and long-term decision making. In this episode you'll hear about: Why businesses often diagnose the wrong problem Pattern recognition and strategic decision-making Early-stage vs. established founder thinking Identity versus skill in entrepreneurship Building systems that support growth How better questions lead to better outcomes Runtime: 1:11:38 Tags: business podcast, entrepreneurship, strategy, founder, startup, leadership, systems, operations, strategic thinking, business growth, small business, entrepreneur, problem solving, mindset, Sean Atkinson, Erica Bourne, Strategic Thinkers Podcast