{"podcast":{"title":"Strategic Thinkers","slug":"strategic-thinkers-7084986","podcast_index_feed_id":7084986,"rss_url":"https://feed.pod.co/strategic-thinkers","website_url":"https://thestrategicthinkers.com","image_url":"https://images.pod.co/14zS3PTDDiRH1_CLm9107s7B1YISeJoHMORY3q1z2zo/resize:fill:1500:1500/plain/artwork/110050b4-2654-44aa-ada9-740807ee3c87/strategic-thinkers-1765008197.jpg","author":"Sean M. Atkinson","episode_count":39,"summary":"The Strategic Thinkers Podcast helps entrepreneurs think clearly, decide faster, and grow smarter. Through deep-dive conversations with founders, operators, and experts, we break down the frameworks, turning points, and mental models behind real strategic growth. This isn’t motivational hype — it’s practical strategy you can apply today. Each episode explores: - How entrepreneurs navigate uncertainty - The systems and decisions behind business growth - What separates surviving founders from scalable ones - Frameworks that turn experience into strategic advantage Who this channel is for: Entrepreneurs, founders, operators, and achievers who want to think better, not just work harder. Subscribe for we...","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T12:17:44.520218+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strategic-thinkers-7084986"},"episode":{"title":"Stop Doing Business The Wrong Way With  Michelle Mitchell","slug":"stop-doing-business-the-wrong-way-with-michelle-mitchell","published_at":"2026-01-15T17:00:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strategic-thinkers-7084986/stop-doing-business-the-wrong-way-with-michelle-mitchell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strategic-thinkers-7084986","url":"https://thestrategicthinkers.com/stop-doing-business-the-wrong-way","audio_url":"https://downloads.pod.co/04d5e244-a42c-4f9c-bee3-7d56eb61ffa3/e034b07e-c5f2-4022-88a5-7d78f3ff2aa3.mp3","summary":"Why some entrepreneurs get stuck — and how to see the patterns you can’t unsee. In this powerful conversation with Michelle Mitchell of Mitchell Consulting Service, we unpack the mindset shifts every founder must make — from leaving the employee mindset behind to building a business with purpose (and not just passion). Michelle shares insights on knowing your ideal client, monetizing expertise, and the discipline it takes to lead as CEO. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to recognize patterns in your business so you can make decisions with clarity rather than reaction. What You’ll Learn • The shift from employee thinking to owning a business • How purpose (not passion alone) creates sustainable revenue • Why recognizing market needs beats building in a vacuum • The difference between running a business and owning one #entrepreneurship #businessmindset #financialliteracy #strategicclarity #smallbusinessgrowth Download: 3 Financial Habits Every Entrepreneur Needs These practical financial habits will help stabilize your business and support long-term growth. https://learn.mitchellconsultingservice.com/3-habits?utm_source=Strategic%20Thinkers&utm_medium=3%20Financial%20Habits&utm_campaign=3%20Financial%20Habits&utm_content=Guide Connect with Michelle Mitchell - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellconsultingllc/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfA-6xl88s3xpgx01EZw_w - Website: https://mitchellconsultingservice.com/ About Michelle Mitchell Michelle helps entrepreneurs level up their financial literacy, build sustainable business models, and step confidently into their role as CEO — not just a doer. Her teaching, coaching, and frameworks support founders in making disciplined choices that produce long-term results.","meta_description":"Why some entrepreneurs get stuck — and how to see the patterns you can’t unsee. In this powerful conversation with Michelle Mitchell of Mitchell Consultin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4314,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/strategic-thinkers-7084986/episodes/stop-doing-business-the-wrong-way-with-michelle-mitchell/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strategic-thinkers-7084986/stop-doing-business-the-wrong-way-with-michelle-mitchell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}