{"podcast":{"title":"The Family in Business Podcast","slug":"the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816","podcast_index_feed_id":6326816,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mastermind-for-business/","website_url":"https://metropolemastermind.com.au/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f049a80e-5a6a-49c9-bba4-3dab582f4317/The-Family-in-Business-Cover-Art-3000x3000.png","author":"Metropole Mastermind","episode_count":134,"summary":"\"For families who build businesses, and businesses that strengthen families” Running a business with family is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It's also one of the hardest. The Family in Business podcast is for Australian family business owners who want to grow a thriving, profitable business together - without letting it strain the relationships that matter most. Each week, hosts Mark and Caroline Creedon share honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-world insights drawn from over three decades of experience helping family businesses across Australia grow, scale, and plan for the future. Whether you're just starting to bring family into the business, trying to scale without burning out, navigating the tricky dynamics of working with a spouse or a sibling, or thinking seriously about succession and passing things on to the next generation - this show is built for you. Mark and Caroline cover the full family business journey: building systems that give you back your time, having the conversations most families avoid, creating a business that can run without you, and building wealth that carries across generations. This isn't a podcast about business in the…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816"},"episode":{"title":"How Business Owners Escape Being Busy and Start Leading Like a CEO","slug":"how-business-owners-escape-being-busy-and-start-leading-like-a-ceo","published_at":"2026-01-21T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816/how-business-owners-escape-being-busy-and-start-leading-like-a-ceo","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816","url":"https://metropolemastermind.com.au/podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4e4eef06-0381-4ba3-9d77-1c50ba58ddef.mp3","summary":"Most business owners don’t struggle because they lack ambition or discipline. They struggle because they’re planning forward instead of leading from the future. In this episode, Mark and Caroline unpack what it really means to think like a CEO, even if you run a small business, a partnership, or a family operation, and why leadership thinking matters far more than hustle. You’ll learn how to reverse-engineer your year so your goals, time, energy, and decisions actually align. Instead of reacting, overcommitting, or mistaking busy for progress, this conversation shows you how to plan with intention, protect your non-negotiables, and build a business that supports your life rather than consuming it. If you want 2026 to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control, it doesn’t start with a better plan. It starts with better leadership. Listen now and start leading from where you want to end up. In today's podcast you’ll discover: 2:20 – Why most annual plans fail before they start 3:25 – The danger of busy success 4:13 – Why reverse-engineering your year changes everything 5:50 – Thinking like a CEO instead of operating by default 6:36 – Aligning roles with strengths to unlock leverage 8:09 – The hidden cost of doing everything yourself 9:52 – Defining your non-negotiables before you plan anything else 10:53 – Why time management is the wrong problem 13:39 – Why one bad month doesn’t define your year 14:50 – How overcommitting quietly sabotages your plans 16:22 – Planning for leadership, not hustle ---------- About the Families in Business Podcast The Families in Business podcast is for family business owners who want to grow a thriving business together, without sacrificing the relationships that matter most. Each week, Mark and Caroline Creedon bring you honest conversation…","meta_description":"Most business owners don’t struggle because they lack ambition or discipline. 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