{"podcast":{"title":"Business, Bourbon & Cigars","slug":"business-bourbon-cigars-6587265","podcast_index_feed_id":6587265,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/business-bourbon/","website_url":"https://business-bourbon.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e4c9f8aa-3dc5-4f9a-b39a-628b871b4268/lxOncr0Q70jvUI6yQzdqnUoo.jpg","author":"Scott Joseph","episode_count":78,"summary":"Business Bourbon & Cigars isn’t just another business podcast. It’s where ambitious entrepreneurs come to hear from proven leaders who’ve faced the toughest challenges and found strategies that work. Hosted by Scott Joseph, founder of Me Plus Ultra, each episode offers no-nonsense insights into scaling businesses, refining leadership, and building a life of purpose, backed by real-world examples and actionable advice. Scott’s solo episodes give you the behind-the-scenes strategies he’s used to grow and pivot his businesses, ideas that are also being put into practice by high-performing members of the Me Plus Ultra mastermind group. From mastering self-awareness to transforming business models, Scott shares the tactics that have led to measurable success and personal fulfillment. But it’s not just about Scott’s journey. In our interview episodes, you’ll hear from top entrepreneurs and industry leaders who’ve shaped their own success. Think of it like getting access to the playbooks of those who’ve truly made it, leaders like Claudio Gambin, financial strategist, and Jay Tepley, business transformation expert. These guests don’t just talk theory, they share the practical tools, mind…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T18:19:01.520246+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265"},"episode":{"title":"The Success Trap: 5 Signs You're Stuck and How to Get Back Momentum","slug":"the-success-trap-5-signs-you-re-stuck-and-how-to-get-back-momentum","published_at":"2026-01-15T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265/the-success-trap-5-signs-you-re-stuck-and-how-to-get-back-momentum","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265","url":"https://business-bourbon.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2244ac1b-53e5-4f8a-afcb-1f3599611660.mp3","summary":"Success can quietly mask the very signals leaders need to keep growing. Your performance may look healthy, but slow decisions and assumptions can quietly kill momentum without anyone noticing why. In this episode, learn how past success changes the way leaders interpret data, make decisions, and think about the future. You’ll learn how to spot the early warning signs and make changes before adaptation gets harder and riskier. Topics discussed: Why success can be a bottleneck (01:21) Sign #1: executions metrics mistaken for decision signals (04:38) Sign #2: assumptions aren't reviewed (06:40) Sign #3: delayed decisions (07:40) Sign #4: meetings focus on solutions (08:35) Sign #5: success reshaped identity and perception (09:35) Download the same Leadership Workbook used by elite business leaders inside Business Bourbon & Cigars: https://application.meplusultra.com/bbc-workbook Apply for the Me Plus Ultra Mastermind to connect with elite entrepreneurs who solve real problems together: https://MePlusUltra.com Subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3SN2fHn Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74bfJL9J2fjevQEvi17ekU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MePlusUltraNetwork/ Connect with Me Plus Ultra: https://www.instagram.com/me_plus_ultra/ https://www.facebook.com/MePlusUltra/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1011061052968028/ https://x.com/Me_Plus_Ultra/ Connect with Scott Joseph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ScottJoseph https://www.instagram.com/scotttjoseph/ https://www.facebook.com/ScottTJoseph/ https://x.com/ScottTJoseph1 This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com","meta_description":"Success can quietly mask the very signals leaders need to keep growing. Your performance may look healthy, but slow decisions and assumptions can quietly…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":733,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265/episodes/the-success-trap-5-signs-you-re-stuck-and-how-to-get-back-momentum/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265/the-success-trap-5-signs-you-re-stuck-and-how-to-get-back-momentum.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}