# 13 Hard Truths of Business Success

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Podcast: [Win Make Give with Ben Kinney](https://stenobird.com/podcast/win-make-give-with-ben-kinney-589332)
Published: 2026-04-24T09:00:00+00:00
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Join hosts Ben Kinney, Chad Hyams, and Bob Stewart as they explore the hard truths of business leadership. From the inevitability of disappointing others to owning every failure, they discuss 13 challenges not covered in traditional education. Discover why successful leadership requires resilience, the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people, and the reality of replacing yourself when necessary. Reflect on personal relationships, managing expectations, and the art of letting go—all essential for thriving in entrepreneurship. Gain valuable insights and real-world wisdom from their candid discussion. ---------- Connect with the hosts: • Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ • Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob • Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ • Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/ More ways to connect: • Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive • Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up • Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network ---------- 00:07 The Hard Truths of Business and Entrepreneurship 03:44 Navigating Workplace Relationships and Managing Expectations 10:51 Expect Delays and Higher Costs in Business Projects 13:42 The Burden and Gift of Leadership Responsibility 21:59 Embracing Failure and Finding Success in Business Ventures 27:08 The Hard Truths of Leadership and Business Success

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