<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/222642/open_sms">Send us a text</a>How do you scale a business without losing your values, culture, sanity—or your life outside of work? In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Trace Miller, military veteran and founder of Konala, a fast-growing healthy fast-food franchise built on simplicity, discipline, and execution. Trace breaks down what most leaders get wrong about scaling—and why chasing complexity, top-line revenue, or “passive income” often destroys the very thing you’re trying to grow. This conversation goes deep on:  • Scaling without burnout  • Why simplicity beats sophistication  • How to remove people, processes, and products that no longer fit  • Profit vs. vanity metrics  • Leadership lessons from military service  • Building systems that scale without losing culture  • Why work-life integration matters more than balance If you’re a founder, operator, or leader trying to grow without losing yourself, this episode will challenge how you think about scale. 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Simplify. ⸻ Timestamps (Chapters) 00:00 – How to scale without losing what matters 02:00 – From bar owner to franchisor: why Trace walked away 05:30 – Solving the real problem: healthy food at scale 09:00 – Studying In-N-Out, Chick-fil-A, and simple systems 13:00 – “Simple scales, fancy fails” 15:00 – Revenue vs. profit: the scaling trap 19:00 – Why most franchise models break 24:30 – Military leadership lessons that stuck 28:30 – Marriage, family, and work-life integration 33:45 – Becoming a leader of leaders 36:00 – What Trace is still figuring out 38:00 – AI, automation, and why humans still matter 42:30 – What to cut first when you feel stretched thin 47:00 – Why founders shouldn’t disappear after scale 50:30 – Final leadership takeaway ⸻ Connect &amp; Learn More Konala (franchise + locations): https://konala.com Franchise info: https://konalafranchise.com Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring top business minds, elite performers, and leadership experts. Connect with Josh Kosnick: https://linktr.ee/joshkosnick #SpartanLeadership #Leadership #BusinessSuccess #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #SelfImprovement #Podcast #JoshKosnick #SpartanMindset<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/222642/support">Support the show</a>CONNECT WITH ME HERE: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jkos9'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/joshkosnick/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/JoshKosnick'>Twitter</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@joshkosnick'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g'>YouTube </a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartan-leadership-with-josh-kosnick/id1441306937'>Apple Podcasts</a> <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/1GhkcyzKbLsVsrvCaBItoF?si=obTIJ-mjRlmtMr9mxrZ2UA'>Spotify</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g/about'>YouTube</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/222642/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How do you scale a business without losing your values, culture, sanity—or your life outside of work?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Trace Miller, military veteran and founder of Konala, a fast-growing healthy fast-food franchise built on simplicity, discipline, and execution.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Trace breaks down what most leaders get wrong about scaling—and why chasing complexity, top-line revenue, or “passive income” often destroys the very thing you’re trying to grow.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This conversation goes deep on:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; • Scaling without burnout&lt;br/&gt; • Why simplicity beats sophistication&lt;br/&gt; • How to remove people, processes, and products that no longer fit&lt;br/&gt; • Profit vs. vanity metrics&lt;br/&gt; • Leadership lessons from military service&lt;br/&gt; • Building systems that scale without losing culture&lt;br/&gt; • Why work-life integration matters more than balance&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’re a founder, operator, or leader trying to grow without losing yourself, this episode will challenge how you think about scale.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🎧 Listen. Reflect. Simplify.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;⸻&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Timestamps (Chapters)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 – How to scale without losing what matters&lt;br/&gt;02:00 – From bar owner to franchisor: why Trace walked away&lt;br/&gt;05:30 – Solving the real problem: healthy food at scale&lt;br/&gt;09:00 – Studying In-N-Out, Chick-fil-A, and simple systems&lt;br/&gt;13:00 – “Simple scales, fancy fails”&lt;br/&gt;15:00 – Revenue vs. profit: the scaling trap&lt;br/&gt;19:00 – Why most franchise models break&lt;br/&gt;24:30 – Military leadership lessons that stuck&lt;br/&gt;28:30 – Marriage, family, and work-life integration&lt;br/&gt;33:45 – Becoming a leader of leaders&lt;br/&gt;36:00 – What Trace is still figuring out&lt;br/&gt;38:00 – AI, automation, and why humans still matter&lt;br/&gt;42:30 – What to cut first when you feel stretched thin&lt;br/&gt;47:00 – Why founders shouldn’t disappear after scale&lt;br/&gt;50:30 – Final leadership takeaway&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;⸻&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Connect &amp;amp; Learn More&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Konala (franchise + locations): https://konala.com&lt;br/&gt;Franchise info: https://konalafranchise.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring top business minds, elite performers, and leadership experts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Connect with Josh Kosnick: https://linktr.ee/joshkosnick&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;#SpartanLeadership #Leadership #BusinessSuccess #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #SelfImprovement #Podcast #JoshKosnick #SpartanMindset&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/222642/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT WITH ME HERE:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/jkos9'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/joshkosnick/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/JoshKosnick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Twitter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@joshkosnick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartan-leadership-with-josh-kosnick/id1441306937'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/1GhkcyzKbLsVsrvCaBItoF?si=obTIJ-mjRlmtMr9mxrZ2UA'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Spotify&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g/about'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text How do you scale a business without losing your values, culture, sanity—or your life outside of work?  In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Trace Miller, military veteran and founder of Konala, a fast-growing healthy fast-food franchise built on simplicity, discipline, and execution.  Trace breaks down what most leaders get wrong about scaling—and why chasing complexity, top-line revenue, or “passive income” often destroys the very thin...

Scale Without Losing Your Sanity (Simple Systems That Actually Work) | Trace Miller

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/222642/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this high-energy Leadership In Review episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick is joined by Jason Smith and Emmanuel Whitfield for an unscripted, fast-moving conversation on leadership, power, and accountability in real time.We dig into:<ul><li>The chaos of modern politics and why trust is collapsing</li><li>Foreign influence vs. America-first leadership (and why people disagree on who’s really pulling strings)</li><li>The Minnesota daycare scandal allegations, media coverage, and why accountability matters</li><li>Reparations debates, incentives, and what actually builds generational strength</li><li>Big Pharma, institutions, and the difference between words vs. actions</li><li>Rugged individualism vs. collectivism — and what leaders should model when culture gets noisy</li></ul>Share this episode far and wide.And Remember: Good and great are the enemies of possible. Lead like a Spartan today.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/222642/support">Support the show</a>CONNECT WITH ME HERE: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jkos9'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/joshkosnick/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/JoshKosnick'>Twitter</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@joshkosnick'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g'>YouTube </a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartan-leadership-with-josh-kosnick/id1441306937'>Apple Podcasts</a> <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/1GhkcyzKbLsVsrvCaBItoF?si=obTIJ-mjRlmtMr9mxrZ2UA'>Spotify</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g/about'>YouTube</a>

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Send us a text In this high-energy Leadership In Review episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick is joined by Jason Smith and Emmanuel Whitfield for an unscripted, fast-moving conversation on leadership, power, and accountability in real time. We dig into: The chaos of modern politics and why trust is collapsingForeign influence vs. America-first leadership (and why people disagree on who’s really pulling strings)The Minnesota daycare scandal allegations, media coverage, and wh...

Leadership In Review: Foreign Influence, Minnesota Daycare Fraud & Rugged Individualism

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/222642/open_sms">Send us a text</a>What does modern leadership actually require—and why do toxic leaders continue to rise, even in companies that claim to value culture? In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Lyndsay Dowd—former IBM executive, Harvard guest lecturer, bestselling author, and founder of Heartbeat for Hire—for a raw, honest conversation about leadership, power, burnout, and reinvention at any age. Lyndsay shares her personal leadership journey, the moment she was fired after 23 years in corporate leadership, and why that experience became the catalyst for building heart-led, high-performance cultures. Together, Josh and Lyndsay explore why top performers don’t always make great leaders, how burnout is often a signal—not a weakness—and why leading with heart isn’t soft, it’s strategic. This episode is for leaders who are tired of performative culture talk and want leadership that actually works. Topics covered:  • Why toxic leadership keeps getting rewarded  • Power vs. responsibility in leadership  • Reinventing yourself at any stage of life  • Separating identity from title and performance  • Burnout, trust, and psychological safety  • What heart-led leadership really looks like in practice 🎧 Listen to the full episode and share it with a leader who needs to hear it. 00:00 – Why heart is missing in modern business 01:30 – Lyndsay’s leadership backstory and IBM upbringing 06:20 – Being fired after 23 years and losing identity 08:50 – Why toxic leaders keep getting promoted 15:15 – Does power change people—or reveal them? 22:55 – Leadership lessons from parenting twins 29:05 – Reinvention at any age and starting over at 50 38:40 – Separating identity from title and performance 46:25 – What burnout is really trying to tell leaders 51:40 – An unpopular belief about leadership (the hill she’ll die on)<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/222642/support">Support the show</a>CONNECT WITH ME HERE: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jkos9'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/joshkosnick/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/JoshKosnick'>Twitter</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@joshkosnick'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g'>YouTube </a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartan-leadership-with-josh-kosnick/id1441306937'>Apple Podcasts</a> <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/1GhkcyzKbLsVsrvCaBItoF?si=obTIJ-mjRlmtMr9mxrZ2UA'>Spotify</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g/about'>YouTube</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/222642/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does modern leadership actually require—and why do toxic leaders continue to rise, even in companies that claim to value culture?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Lyndsay Dowd—former IBM executive, Harvard guest lecturer, bestselling author, and founder of Heartbeat for Hire—for a raw, honest conversation about leadership, power, burnout, and reinvention at any age.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Lyndsay shares her personal leadership journey, the moment she was fired after 23 years in corporate leadership, and why that experience became the catalyst for building heart-led, high-performance cultures. Together, Josh and Lyndsay explore why top performers don’t always make great leaders, how burnout is often a signal—not a weakness—and why leading with heart isn’t soft, it’s strategic.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode is for leaders who are tired of performative culture talk and want leadership that actually works.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Topics covered:&lt;br/&gt; • Why toxic leadership keeps getting rewarded&lt;br/&gt; • Power vs. responsibility in leadership&lt;br/&gt; • Reinventing yourself at any stage of life&lt;br/&gt; • Separating identity from title and performance&lt;br/&gt; • Burnout, trust, and psychological safety&lt;br/&gt; • What heart-led leadership really looks like in practice&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🎧 Listen to the full episode and share it with a leader who needs to hear it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 – Why heart is missing in modern business&lt;br/&gt;01:30 – Lyndsay’s leadership backstory and IBM upbringing&lt;br/&gt;06:20 – Being fired after 23 years and losing identity&lt;br/&gt;08:50 – Why toxic leaders keep getting promoted&lt;br/&gt;15:15 – Does power change people—or reveal them?&lt;br/&gt;22:55 – Leadership lessons from parenting twins&lt;br/&gt;29:05 – Reinvention at any age and starting over at 50&lt;br/&gt;38:40 – Separating identity from title and performance&lt;br/&gt;46:25 – What burnout is really trying to tell leaders&lt;br/&gt;51:40 – An unpopular belief about leadership (the hill she’ll die on)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/222642/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT WITH ME HERE:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/jkos9'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/joshkosnick/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://twitter.com/JoshKosnick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Twitter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@joshkosnick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartan-leadership-with-josh-kosnick/id1441306937'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/1GhkcyzKbLsVsrvCaBItoF?si=obTIJ-mjRlmtMr9mxrZ2UA'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Spotify&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g/about'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text What does modern leadership actually require—and why do toxic leaders continue to rise, even in companies that claim to value culture?  In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Lyndsay Dowd—former IBM executive, Harvard guest lecturer, bestselling author, and founder of Heartbeat for Hire—for a raw, honest conversation about leadership, power, burnout, and reinvention at any age.  Lyndsay shares her personal leadership journey, the moment s...

Why High Performers Keep Becoming Bad Leaders | Lyndsay Dowd

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/222642/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Christmas is one of the most meaningful seasons of the year. It’s full of joy, generosity, family, and tradition — and yes, sometimes a little pressure too. Between gifts, meals, schedules, and expectations, it can feel like a lot to carry. But what if Christmas isn’t just something to get through? In this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick explores why Christmas is actually one of the greatest leadership stories ever told. Long before Jesus ever preached or led publicly, leadership was already being shaped through humility, restraint, and power under control. This conversation looks at:  • Why Christmas can feel demanding and meaningful at the same time  • How expectations can overshadow what really matters  • Why Jesus modeled leadership through humility and presence  • What “power under control” looks like in real life  • How leadership always shows up first in relationships  • Why self-care is stewardship, not indulgence This episode is thoughtful, encouraging, and practical — designed to help you slow down, reflect, and lead well during this season.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/222642/support">Support the show</a>CONNECT WITH ME HERE: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jkos9'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/joshkosnick/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/JoshKosnick'>Twitter</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@joshkosnick'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g'>YouTube </a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartan-leadership-with-josh-kosnick/id1441306937'>Apple Podcasts</a> <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/1GhkcyzKbLsVsrvCaBItoF?si=obTIJ-mjRlmtMr9mxrZ2UA'>Spotify</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g/about'>YouTube</a>

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Send us a text Christmas is one of the most meaningful seasons of the year.  It’s full of joy, generosity, family, and tradition — and yes, sometimes a little pressure too. Between gifts, meals, schedules, and expectations, it can feel like a lot to carry.  But what if Christmas isn’t just something to get through?  In this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick explores why Christmas is actually one of the greatest leadership stories ever told. Long before Jesus ever preached or le...

What Does Christmas Teach Us About Leadership?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/222642/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Work-life balance is a myth. Burnout is everywhere. And most leaders are lying to themselves about what it takes to win. In today’s Spartan Leadership episode, Josh Kosnick sits down with JM Ryerson — Leadership &amp; Performance Coach, bestselling author, and founder of Let’s Go Win — for a candid conversation on authenticity, mindset, culture, and the realities of high-performance living. With over 20 years building elite sales teams and coaching top CEOs, JM breaks down: 🔥 Why “work-life balance” destroys more leaders than it helps 🔥 The simple ACT framework that doubles revenue and strengthens team culture 🔥 How journaling can outperform therapy for burnout 🔥 Why authenticity is misunderstood — and how to actually live it 🔥 Biohacks that transform your energy, focus, and emotional resilience 🔥 How to raise strong kids without enabling entitlement 🔥 What leadership looks like in divided times 🔥 The real cost of suppressing emotions as a man This is one of the most aligned conversations we’ve had on Spartan Leadership — raw, tactical, and deeply human. If you lead teams, run a business, or want to stop living in survival mode… this episode will hit home. ⸻ 📌 FOLLOW JM RYerson Website: https://www.letsgowin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgowin365 ⸻ 📌 FOLLOW &amp; SUBSCRIBE Help us grow the impact: https://www.youtube.com/@SpartanLeadership Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring top business minds, elite performers, and leadership experts. Connect with Josh Kosnick: https://linktr.ee/joshkosnick #SpartanLeadership #Leadership #BusinessSuccess #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #SelfImprovement #Podcast #JoshKosnick #SpartanMindset<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/222642/support">Support the show</a>CONNECT WITH ME HERE: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jkos9'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/joshkosnick/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick'>LinkedIn</a> <a href='https://twitter.com/JoshKosnick'>Twitter</a> <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@joshkosnick'>TikTok</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g'>YouTube </a> SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartan-leadership-with-josh-kosnick/id1441306937'>Apple Podcasts</a> <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/1GhkcyzKbLsVsrvCaBItoF?si=obTIJ-mjRlmtMr9mxrZ2UA'>Spotify</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq4Sd9OrtNepkRmVPyF1w6g/about'>YouTube</a>

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