Are you the bottleneck in your own business growth?Ever feel like your business is growing—but you’re still stuck in the weeds?In this episode of Acquire, I sit down with my friend and fellow entrepreneur Shawn Q—co-founder of Abundance Worldwide, serial entrepreneur, and unapologetic Star Wars fan (yes, lightsabers included!). Shawn’s built million-dollar companies, coached countless founders, and now helps entrepreneurs shift from being the bottleneck in their business to becoming true CEOs.Together, we talk about what scaling really takes, why most founders hold themselves back without realizing it, and how to build systems that give you freedom instead of more work. Plus, Shawn shares his personal story of blending passion projects (like his Star Wars Fitness YouTube channel!) with real business growth.This is one of those episodes that’s equal parts tactical and inspiring—you’ll laugh, you’ll take notes, and you’ll walk away ready to fire yourself from the tasks keeping you stuck.On This Week’s Episode, We Discuss:Shawn’s journey from million-dollar coaching to Star Wars FitnessThe difference between founder-operators and true CEOsThe four areas where most founders get stuck (and how to fix them)How to identify and remove the bottlenecks that block growthWhy systems, SOPs, and accountability are game-changers for scalingThe mindset shift required to step into the CEO roleHow to turn passion projects into real brands and opportunitiesPractical tips for building scalable operations (without losing the fun)The Abundance Worldwide model for helping businesses grow and exitWhy creating an “operational exit” plan gives you freedom long before a sale===Don't Forget to Follow and Review:Loving the Acquire podcast? Make sure to follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your reviews help me reach and help more entrepreneurs like you. Head over to Apple Podcasts, rate us with five stars, and share your favorite moment from today’s episode!===Connect with Shawn Q:Follow Shawn Q on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyShawnQFollow Shawn Q on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyshawnq/Follow Shawn Q on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyshawnq/Watch Shawn Q on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeyShawnQCheck out Shawn Q’s website: heyshawnq.com / www.abundanceworldwide.com====Streamline Your Biz with GoHighLevel:Ready to simplify your software and save hundreds each month? I’ve personally switched to GoHighLevel (GHL) and it's been a game-changer—consolidating my funnels, CRM, email marketing, automations, scheduling, and more into one powerful platform.Check out GoHighLevel here (This is an affiliate link—I only recommend tools I absolutely love and use myself!)====Connect with me hereWant to grow your email list or launch your next product to a ready list of leads? Let’s talk Join the Facebook community