7-Figure Leap with Dustin Riechmann Why Fortune 500 Leaders and Solopreneurs Struggle with the Same Problems
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Oct 14, 2025 
Dusty Holcomb, a leadership consultant and founder of Arcus Group, transitioned from leading billion-dollar organizations to building a purpose-driven practice. He explores why leaders, whether in Fortune 500 companies or solopreneurs, face similar challenges. Discover his five core leadership questions that foster clarity and accountability. Dusty shares insights on avoiding the over-engineering trap, the importance of connecting purpose to team roles, and the value of addressing clients' immediate problems to drive impactful solutions.
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Early Entrepreneurial Spark And Mentor
- Dusty traced his entrepreneurial spark to age 11 when he started a landscaping business with his brother and landed a one-year contract.
- That early win and later mentorship under a retired colonel shaped his servant-leadership mission to enable success in others.
Leaving Corporate After A Calling
- Dusty left his last CEO role in April 2024 after sensing a calling to start a leadership consulting firm and got an immediate client pledge from a board member.
- He describes the decision as surrendering control and following a faith-driven purpose rather than chasing the next role.
Over-Engineering Then Pivot To Growth
- The first six months he over-engineered a scalable solution before he had demand and felt frustrated advising clients without owning outcomes.
- Mentors and reflection helped him realize he needed to shift from 'scale' mindset to 'growth' and build iteratively.
