The Business Behind Your Business - Real Advice to Help Small Business Owners Build, Lead and Thrive · Episode 231 · July 6, 2026 · 31 min
How to Simplify, Systemize and Scale Without Burning Out
There comes a point in every business where working harder isn’t the answer anymore—something needs to change. In this episode, Paul Sweeney is joined by Ron James, a fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) who helps growing businesses move out of constant firefighting and into structured, scalable operations. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the day-to-day, or unsure how to adapt to increasing pressure, this conversation will show you how to regain control, create clarity, and build ...