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The Chris LoCurto Show

The Chris LoCurto Show

By: Chris LoCurto
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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.Copyright Chris LoCurto Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • 651 | Letting Go of Control: How Mike Learned to Lead Without Carrying It All

    651 | Letting Go of Control: How Mike Learned to Lead Without Carrying It All
    Nov 11 2025
    If you’ve ever felt like the only one holding your business together, this episode is for you. Mike Rawlings, owner of Atlanta Painting Company, once believed carrying it all made him a good leader... until it nearly broke him.

    Hear how he learned to delegate, build trust, and lead without losing control. This conversation will help you break free from overfunctioning and discover what healthy, effective leadership really looks like.

    Our Guest: Mike Rawlings (00:02:04)
    Meet Mike Rawlings, business owner and leader, sharing his journey from burnout to breakthrough.

    When Carrying It All Becomes a Burden, Not a Badge (00:03:14)
    How striving to do everything yourself becomes a leadership liability.

    The Real Reasons We Resist Delegation (00:09:17)
    Why delegation feels risky and how to do it right without losing control.

    Breaking the Cycle of Leadership Overload (00:14:51)
    The turning point: how structure, process, and consistency changed everything.

    What Healthy Leadership Looks Like After the Shift (00:21:31)
    Freedom and growth happen when you stop doing and start developing others.

    Why Coaching Was the Game-Changer (00:26:00)
    How coaching helped Mike see blind spots and lead with greater clarity.

    Action Items (00:30:21)
    Four practical steps to stop carrying it all and start leading well.

    Additional Resources (00:33:20)
    Listen to Episode 634: The Cost of Doing It Alone for more insights.

    Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event 2026 (00:33:43)
    A transformational event to help you lead with clarity and connection.

    Conclusion (00:36:08)
    The first step out of overload isn’t working harder, it’s thinking differently.
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    38 mins
  • 650 | Hiring for Culture: How Cindy Built a Team That Stays

    650 | Hiring for Culture: How Cindy Built a Team That Stays
    Nov 4 2025
    Cindy Taylor went from hiring based on skill to building a culture-first team and everything changed. Coaching helped her reduce stress, grow strong leaders, and create a team that thrives.

    00:06:32 — When “Qualified” Isn’t the Same as “Aligned”
    00:12:03 — The Pain of Holding On Too Long
    00:21:12 — How You Changed the Way You Hire
    00:28:22 — Involving Your Leaders in Hiring and Culture
    00:30:50 — The Result: A Team That Fits, Stays, and Thrives
    00:38:05 — Action Steps
    00:39:59 — Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event
    00:42:01 — Conclusion
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    44 mins
  • 649 | If You’re Still Asking These Interview Questions, You’re Hiring Blind

    649 | If You’re Still Asking These Interview Questions, You’re Hiring Blind
    Oct 28 2025
    Too many interviews rely on gut feelings and charisma—but that won’t protect your team. In this episode, we walk through 5 interview shifts that help you identify character, cultural fit, and real competence—before you make the hire.

    Use the time stamps below to jump to what you need:

    Stop Using Generic Questions—Start Revealing Patterns (00:01:49)
    How to ask behavior-based questions that expose real patterns—not rehearsed answers.

    Structure the Interview in 3 Distinct Segments (00:09:11)
    Break every interview into three clear parts: culture, skills, and problem-solving.

    Match Questions to the Role Using DISC (00:14:34)
    Tailor your interview questions to fit DISC profiles and the role’s demands.

    Use a Scoring Rubric—Not Your Gut (00:19:01)
    Use a scorecard to evaluate culture, skill, and team fit with clarity—not bias.

    Pause Before the Offer: The 24-Hour Clarity Rule (00:25:28)
    Why taking 24 hours before making an offer can save your team from the wrong hire.

    Action Steps (00:29:11)
    5 practical next steps to build a better hiring system.

    Smart Hiring Framework (00:30:15)
    Join us this October for the full Smart Hiring Framework at chrislocurto.com/hiringframework

    Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event 2026 (00:31:09)
    Learn more tools like these in person—get the details at chrislocurto.com/liveevents
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    32 mins
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