In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Jens Nielsen, a seasoned real estate investor and business coach from Santa Fe, NM. Jens shares his insights into a common issue many business owners face: growth stalls when the owner is too involved in day-to-day operations. Drawing from his extensive background in IT and telecom, Jens has mastered the art of helping business owners identify and eliminate themselves as the constraints to scaling.
During the conversation, they delve into the nuances of owner dependency and how it manifests in daily operations. Jens emphasizes that hiring additional staff won’t solve the problem if the owner still holds the reins too tightly. Listeners will gain valuable strategies to build a business that can operate independently, including how to track decision-making, clarify ownership, and install effective execution rhythms. This episode provides actionable insights to help you pinpoint where you might be the bottleneck and what steps you can take to foster sustainable growth.
Connect with Jens Nielsen:
Website: www.jensnielsen.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensnielsen
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- LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/opticution/
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- Webpage www.opticution.com
Email Julio at ⁠⁠julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

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In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Rhett Molitor, CPA, CEO & Cofounder of Basis 365 Accounting. Rhett is on a mission to help business owners expecting more from their accounting. With his P-R-O-F-I-T approach™, he guides companies in transforming their accounting from merely reporting past numbers to focusing on future growth and performance.
Join us as we delve into how to redefine the role accounting plays in your business and discover tactical strategies that can help elevate your financial operations. Rhett shares actionable insights, including tips on improving cash flow visibility, upgrading your accounting systems as your company grows, and how to navigate the complexities of financial performance effectively.
Don’t miss out on Rhett’s practical frameworks and stories that empower founders to think differently about their finances. Tune in to learn how to take pressure off yourself and start making your accounting a strategic asset!
Connect with Rhett Molitor:
Website: https://www.basis365.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhettmolitor
Twitter: @RhettMolitor

Financial Operations Assessment (free): https://www.basis365.com/foa

Tactical Accounting Newsletter: https://www.basis365.com/newsletter
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/opticution/
- Facebook/Instagram/YouTube at @opticution
- Webpage www.opticution.com.
Email Julio at julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

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In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez interviews Hanna Bauer, the Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics™. With her unique blend of personal and professional experience, Hanna shares her remarkable journey as a childhood heart-disease survivor and how it shaped her approach to leadership. As a Maxwell Leadership Faculty Member and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, she emphasizes the importance of resilience and operational excellence, drawing parallels between an organization's "pulse" and its capacity to thrive.
Listeners will discover actionable insights on leading with vulnerability to rebuild trust in teams, how to thoughtfully implement processes that genuinely simplify work, and techniques to keep everyone aligned with the organization’s primary goals. Join us as Hanna illustrates how regaining the rhythm of leadership can transform not just teams but entire organizations.

Connect with Hanna Bauer:
Website: www.heartnomics.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannabauer/
Follow host Julio Gonzalez on:
- LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/opticution/
- Facebook/Instagram/YouTube at @opticution
- Webpage www.opticution.com
Email Julio at julio@opticution.com with any comments, questions or suggestions!

Check out Opticution's Skool community for small business founders! https://www.skool.com/opticution-6849