The Chris LoCurto Show
Chris LoCurto
Break down the barriers to small business success with 'The Chris LoCurto Show'. Tailored for the tireless entrepreneur facing the daily grind of managing cash flow, leading a team, and carving out a competitive edge, this podcast offers more than just advice—it offers a lifeline. Chris LoCurto brings decades of firsthand experience leading small businesses and delivers straightforward strategies and actionable insights.Every episode tackles the real issues you face—how to inspire your team, make every dollar count, and find the time to focus on what really matters: growing your business and achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community where your challenges are acknowledged, your efforts are celebrated, and your dreams are attainable.Join us in listening to 'The Chris LoCurto Show' to transform your business headaches into victories. Subscribe today and start paving your path to business growth and personal fulfillment. Learn more at www.chrislocurto.com. Your journey to small business mastery begins here.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 24min
661 | The Month-End Panic No One Talks About
Month-end panic isn’t just hurting your numbers—it’s destroying your culture.In this episode, Chris unpacks how fear-based selling leads to burnout, buyer’s remorse, and broken trust—and what confident leaders do instead.Learn how to shift from last-minute pressure to consistent performance.This is what you’ll learn:00:02:39 – Panic Sales Are Never Profitable00:07:11 – Owner Pressure Fuels the Wrong Fire00:11:58 – Culture Cracks Start at the Close00:17:01 – The Confident Sales Culture00:20:22 – Reflection00:20:49 – Action Items00:22:27 – Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event 2026
Jan 13, 2026 • 25min
660 | You’re Busy. But Are You Actually Leading?
If your team can’t move without you, you’re not leading—you’re just busy. In this episode, Chris exposes the leadership traps that keep you stuck in motion and shows you how to step out of the weeds and lead with clarity.This is what you’ll learn:00:02:26 – Busyness Feels Like Progress, But It’s Actually Hiding What’s Broken00:08:06 – When Your Team Can’t Move Without You, You’re Running a Dependency Culture00:12:06 – Your Team Mirrors Your Pace, Not Your Priorities00:17:10 – Clarity Builds What Hustle Can’t00:21:05 – Reflection00:22:14 – Action Items00:23:53 – Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event 2026Get your tickets for the LIVE event at www.chrislocurto.com/liveevents
Jan 6, 2026 • 35min
659 | 5 Big Takeaways from 2025 (And the Mindset We’re Bringing into 2026)
The Mindset We’re Bringing Into 2026 — 5 Leadership Lessons from 2025The best leadership lessons of 2025 didn’t come from the wins — they came from pressure, exhaustion, and hard decisions. In this episode, Chris shares the 5 most powerful leadership lessons of the year and the mindset we’re bringing into 2026.🎯 Timestamps & Topics:00:01:49 – Tired Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak00:16:25 – You Can’t Start Fresh with Yesterday’s Strategy00:20:27 – Correction Doesn’t Crush People—Confusion Does00:22:50 – Decisions Don’t Get Easier—Clarity Makes Them Faster00:24:37 – Tight Times Test True Leadership00:32:41 – Action items to reset and lead stronger in Q100:33:33 – Join us at the Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event – launch pricing has ended, but you can still save $200 with early bird tickets!Ready to lead with clarity and energy in 2026? Hit play now.
Dec 30, 2025 • 20min
658 | Why You Shouldn’t Set Goals Alone
You shouldn’t set goals alone—here’s why.In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, Chris breaks down 5 powerful reasons leaders need others in the goal-setting process. From avoiding tunnel vision to gaining accountability and long-term strategy, you’ll discover how collaboration sharpens your leadership and drives better results.⏱️ Timestamps:00:01:50 – Clarity comes with collaboration00:05:28 – Others help you stretch beyond comfort00:08:07 – Accountability keeps you on track00:09:33 – Perspective reveals the bigger picture00:10:56 – Outside insight exposes blind spots🎯 Ready to build next year’s goals with expert support?Next-Level Leadership LIVE helps you create a real, strategic plan—with the right people in the room.🎟️ Save $500 before launch pricing ends Dec 31st: chrislocurto.com/liveevents
Dec 23, 2025 • 24min
657 | What Your Leadership Should Look Like in 2026
Is your leadership ready for 2026?In this power-packed episode, Chris reveals 5 habits holding leaders back—and the bold shifts you need to lead with clarity:01:25 Controlling Every Outcome05:46 Pretending Everything’s Fine09:09 Leading from Skill, Not Self-Awareness15:39 Delaying Hard Conversations18:09 Making Reactive Decisions21:35 Action Steps to Lead Better22:32 Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event Ready to go further? Don’t miss the Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event—launch pricing ends Dec 31st! 🎯 www.chrislocurto.com/liveevents
Dec 16, 2025 • 13min
656 | A 12-Minute Leadership Reset Before the End of the Year
12-Minute Leadership Reset Before The End of The YearAs the year winds down, many leaders are busy—but not always making progress. In this 12-minute leadership reset, Chris challenges the trap of confusing activity with progress and helps leaders refocus on what truly matters.Key timestamps:00:02:21 – Clarity Matters More Than Hustle00:05:53 – Example00:10:03 – What Time Percentage Should You Give?
Dec 9, 2025 • 24min
655 | The One Thing Successful CEOs Do Every December
Most leaders chase tasks in December. The best ones reset vision.🎯 In this episode:00:01:30 – Vision vs. chaos00:07:47 – Your team needs clarity00:11:17 – Delegate with direction00:14:17 – Cut stress with vision00:17:26 – December = reset time00:20:14 – Action steps00:21:47 – Extra resources🎟️ Ready to lead with clarity in 2026? Grab your spot for our Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event before launch pricing ends Dec 31st: chrislocurto.com/liveevents
Dec 2, 2025 • 34min
654 | Before You Plan 2026, Do This First
Most leaders jump into a new year without fixing last year’s leadership patterns. In this episode, Chris unpacks five essential team conversations to have before you plan 2026.Timestamps:00:00:45 – 600th Next-Level Life00:04:16 – Wins mean more when the team understands them00:12:55 – Own the misses—together, not in silos00:18:14 – Check the leadership culture—not just the to-do list00:22:49 – Systems reflect trust in your team’s ideas00:28:13 – Decide what not to bring into 202600:31:17 – Action steps: Block time for team reflection00:32:00 – Additional resources for deeper growth00:32:41 – Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event: Launch pricing ends Dec 31🎟️ Grab your ticket for our 2026 Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event at chrislocurto.com/liveevent before launch pricing ends December 31!
Nov 25, 2025 • 28min
653 | Finding Balance: Leading Without Losing Yourself
Leadership without balance isn’t sustainable.In this episode, Chris shares how coaching helps leaders break burnout cycles, reclaim energy, and lead with clarity—at work and at home.Timestamps: 00:01:48 – Recognizing When You’re Out of Balance00:09:15 – Breaking the Pattern of Overwork00:14:10 – Creating Space for What Matters Most00:17:35 – Rebuilding Relationships Through Humility00:20:34 – Sustaining Balance Through Leadership Growth00:23:43 – Why Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event Matters Additional Resources:Podcast 622: Boldness vs. BurnoutBlog: From Burnout to Balance🎟️ Join us at: chrislocurto.com/liveevent
Nov 18, 2025 • 42min
652 | Burned Out and Breaking Down: Reclaim Your Leadership Before It Breaks You
Feeling burnt out as a leader? This episode helps you reclaim your leadership with clarity, margin, and intention.Timestamps:00:02:40 – Being Great at What You Do ≠ Great Leadership00:09:09 – Control Feels Safer, But Slows You Down00:15:02 – Burnout Starts in Your Mindset, Not the Office00:27:53 – Strategic Leadership Requires Structure and Margin00:33:51 – Leading With Peace Is Possible—But Takes Intention00:36:01 – Action Steps to Reclaim Your LeadershipListen now and take the first step toward leading with peace!Visit our site to get leadership content: www.chrislocurto.com
