{"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":"Your Comfort Zone Is Costing You Millions","slug":"your-comfort-zone-is-costing-you-millions","published_at":"2025-11-20T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265/your-comfort-zone-is-costing-you-millions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265","url":"https://business-bourbon.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b9ee8ea4-19d6-4277-9a32-4e9753d267cf.mp3","summary":"That plateau you’ve hit? It’s not because your business is broken — it’s because you’re stuck in your comfort zone. If you’re still relying on the same playbook, making every decision, carrying the business on your back, this episode will help you break the habits holding you back. Learn five strategies to help you break past the $1–10M plateau and start thinking like leaders who scale to $100M! What you'll learn: The danger of doing it all yourself (01:45) Strategy #1: be the architect (02:45) Strategy #2: create clarity (03:49) Strategy #3: build a culture of leaders (05:47) Strategy #4: rely on data (07:32) Strategy #5: redefine risk (08:19) Download our FREE Client Centric Leader eBook for a deeper playbook on building loyalty no competitor can steal: https://meplusultra.com/ebooks/ 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://x.com/ScottTJoseph1 https://www.instagram.com/scotttjoseph/ https://www.facebook.com/ScottTJoseph/ This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com","meta_description":"That plateau you’ve hit? It’s not because your business is broken — it’s because you’re stuck in your comfort zone. If you’re still relying on the same pl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":674,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265/episodes/your-comfort-zone-is-costing-you-millions/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/your-comfort-zone-is-costing-you-millions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}