{"podcast":{"title":"Spark Good Podcast","slug":"spark-good-podcast-6446770","podcast_index_feed_id":6446770,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/477105/rss","website_url":"https://www.sparkgood.net/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/6/8/6/f68648e5c8f0b5f85f2e77a3093c12a1/Spark_Good_Podcast_Cover_Art_1400.png","author":"Stephanie Malon-Rufi","episode_count":52,"summary":"Discover how business can ignite positive change in the world on the Spark Good Podcast. Join us as we delve into strategies, stories, and insights that empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to 'do business' differently. Host Stephanie Malon-Rufi, MBA, brings 20+ years working within and as a consultant for social businesses from the start-up phase to scaling and experience as a holistic leadership coach. From innovative approaches to profit and purpose alignment to practical tips for creating a positive social impact, Spark Good Podcast offers inspiration and guidance. Plus learn how to nurture your own well-being, change traditional rules that might be holding you back, and thrive in your role as a social business owner. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply curious about the intersection of business and social impact, the Spark Good Podcast has something for you. Join our community of changemakers as we inspire, inform, and empower you to make a meaningful difference in the world through your business.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-05T16:18:45.651651+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770"},"episode":{"title":"#44: The Hidden Friction Slowing Your Business Down","slug":"44-the-hidden-friction-slowing-your-business-down","published_at":"2026-04-01T03:36:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770/44-the-hidden-friction-slowing-your-business-down","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770","url":"https://ef35d815-15d7-4a96-b33c-47127e236091.libsyn.com/44-the-hidden-friction-slowing-your-business-down","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ef35d815-15d7-4a96-b33c-47127e236091/44__The_Hidden_Friction_Slowing_Your_Business_Down.mp3?dest-id=4051014","summary":"We all start a new quarter, a new season with the best intentions — a solid plan, clear goals, and real motivation to make it happen. But what if the thing slowing you down isn't your strategy or your schedule? In this episode, Stephanie introduces the 13-week cycle framework and her Sustainable CEO Framework to help you set up your next season with clarity, realistic expectations, and the right rhythms to stay consistent. And then there's the thing nobody really likes to talk about. There's a hidden friction that quietly creeps into so many entrepreneurs' plans — especially for those who are mission-driven and heart-led — and it has nothing to do with tactics or time management. Tune in to find out what it is, why it shows up, and what Stephanie is doing about it in a brand new series launching in April. Good With Money: https://thefreefam.ontraport.net/t?orid=343142&opid=170 Learn more at: www.sparkgood.net You can also connect with Stephanie through: Weekly emails (short, simple with one or two key takeaways) - sign up here Social Media - (moderately 😉) active on ​LinkedIn​ and ​Instagram​ Spark Good website - check out the ​free resource page​","meta_description":"We all start a new quarter, a new season with the best intentions — a solid plan, clear goals, and real motivation to make it happen. But what if the thin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1591,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/spark-good-podcast-6446770/episodes/44-the-hidden-friction-slowing-your-business-down/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770/44-the-hidden-friction-slowing-your-business-down.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}