{"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":"Why Smart Leaders Stop Hearing the Truth After They Win Big","slug":"why-smart-leaders-stop-hearing-the-truth-after-they-win-big","published_at":"2026-04-09T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265/why-smart-leaders-stop-hearing-the-truth-after-they-win-big","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265","url":"https://business-bourbon.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/074869a5-5018-44c5-8016-608d8f3f5d5a.mp3","summary":"Success doesn't make you soft, it makes you insulated. In this episode, Scott unpacks how the environments successful operators build to remove friction quietly erode the very edge that got them there. From a podcast moment that exposed his own blind spot to the three layers of insulation every winning leader unknowingly constructs, this one is a mirror for anyone who's earned the right to control their days but lost the discomfort that sharpens their thinking. Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) The insulation problem (02:38) A podcast moment that exposed a blind spot (03:09) Layer #1: you stop hearing what you need to hear (07:54) Layer #2: you start performing instead of participating (09:27) Layer #3: you confuse earned respect with earned certainty (11:08) Why successful operators need to reintroduce friction (12:14) 3 questions to test if insulation is happening in your world (13:53) How to shift from performing to being present (15:14) Apply for the Me Plus Ultra Mastermind to connect with elite entrepreneurs who solve real problems together: https://MePlusUltra.com/sessions 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 doesn't make you soft, it makes you insulated. In this episode, Scott unpacks how the environments successful operators build to remove friction q…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1100,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265/episodes/why-smart-leaders-stop-hearing-the-truth-after-they-win-big/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/why-smart-leaders-stop-hearing-the-truth-after-they-win-big.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}