The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross When Passion Gets in the Way of Profit, With Bryan Wetzel
Loving your business is important — but loving it too much can cost you everything.
In this episode, Bryan Wetzel breaks down the top 10 mistakes small business owners make that quietly derail growth and long-term success. From emotional decision-making to skipping mentorship and operating without a clear plan, we unpack the blind spots that trip up even passionate, hardworking entrepreneurs.
This conversation dives into why mentors matter, how detachment leads to better decisions, and why a solid business plan isn’t optional if you want your business to survive — and thrive.
If you’re serious about building something sustainable, this episode will help you step back, refocus, and lead smarter.
Tune in to hear Bryan’s thoughts on:
- What are the most common mistakes that small businesses owners make that hurt their success?
- How should small business owners pay themselves, especially if the business is a partnership?
- At what point does loving your business start hurting it, and how can owners spot that before it becomes a problem?
- What’s one decision small business owners avoid for too long that ends up costing them the most?
- And much, much more!
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