{"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":"You're Fixing  the Symptom With  Erica Bourne","slug":"you-re-fixing-the-symptom-with-erica-bourne","published_at":"2026-07-10T02:33:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strategic-thinkers-7084986/you-re-fixing-the-symptom-with-erica-bourne","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strategic-thinkers-7084986","url":"https://thestrategicthinkers.com/podcasts/the-strategic-thinkers","audio_url":"https://downloads.pod.co/04d5e244-a42c-4f9c-bee3-7d56eb61ffa3/bf9a421d-1836-4073-a021-9190ce7f8ffe.mp3","summary":"Most business problems aren't caused by a lack of effort—they're caused by solving the wrong problem. In this conversation, Sean Atkinson and strategist Erica Bourne unpack how experienced business leaders recognize patterns, reframe challenges, and ask better questions before jumping into solutions. They explore the difference between early-stage and established businesses, why strategy is about preventing problems—not just fixing them—and how founders can shift from reacting to building with intention. Whether you're transitioning from corporate, building your first business, or leading a growing company, this episode offers a fresh perspective on identity, systems, strategic partnerships, and long-term decision making. In this episode you'll hear about: Why businesses often diagnose the wrong problem Pattern recognition and strategic decision-making Early-stage vs. established founder thinking Identity versus skill in entrepreneurship Building systems that support growth How better questions lead to better outcomes Runtime: 1:11:38 Tags: business podcast, entrepreneurship, strategy, founder, startup, leadership, systems, operations, strategic thinking, business growth, small business, entrepreneur, problem solving, mindset, Sean Atkinson, Erica Bourne, Strategic Thinkers Podcast","meta_description":"Most business problems aren't caused by a lack of effort—they're caused by solving the wrong problem. In this conversation, Sean Atkinson and strategist E…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4298,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/strategic-thinkers-7084986/episodes/you-re-fixing-the-symptom-with-erica-bourne/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/you-re-fixing-the-symptom-with-erica-bourne.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}