I’m thrilled to be featured on The Expert Authority Effect podcast with the magnetic and insightful Mario Fachini. His enthusiasm and deep curiosity made this an incredibly energizing conversation—and I was honored to share insights that every growth-minded entrepreneur needs to hear.

In this episode, Mario and I get real about the truth behind growing and scaling a business. We talk about how success isn’t linear—it’s often messy, chaotic, and unpredictable. I share how to know if you’re truly running a business or if it’s running you. Most importantly, we dig into how to navigate the messy middle of entrepreneurship: building a Rockstar team, hiring for results (not just tasks), and shifting your mindset to make decisions as the $10M version of your business—even if you’re not there yet.

We also tackle:

• How entrepreneurs can escape burnout by leveraging strategy, systems, and empowered teams
• Why your first hire should happen sooner than you think—and how to do it right
• How to use your hiring process as a marketing tool to attract the right people
• The mindset shift required to scale without imploding

Mario asks the questions most entrepreneurs are afraid to say out loud—like “Why are we so addicted to chaos?”—and I break down how to turn that chaos into sustainable, scalable growth.

If you’re an ambitious founder who wants to scale without sacrificing your sanity or lifestyle, this episode is your roadmap.

Listen now and learn how to scale your business and enjoy the ride.

If you’re working hard to grow, improve, and create a business that truly works for you, you’re in the right place. 

Big changes start with small steps.

This episode is designed to inspire action, provide clarity, and remind you that you’re not alone on this journey.

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ABOUT

Leslie Hassler

Leslie Hassler is a dynamic author, speaker, business strategist, and founder of Your Biz Rules. Leslie empowers entrepreneurs to cultivate strategies that lead to sustainable growth and increased profitability while avoiding burnout. 

With a proven track record in business, finance, mindset, marketing, and entrepreneurship, Leslie’s holistic approach has helped businesses across all industries overcome challenges and thrive in a balanced manner. Many business owners who are experts in their field come to Leslie and Your Biz Rules after some measure of success to understand how to run a business that meets their business and their life goals.

Leslie shares her expertise in her books First This, Then That and Scaling Rich. She has been recognized on stages across the United States, including prestigious events such as the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Her insights have also been featured in notable publications like Entrepreneur.com.

Leslie is a mother of two, avid traveler, Past President of NAWBO DFW, and alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business program. Leslie is WBENC, HUB, and AI Mastery Certified.