About this episode

Michael Walsh discusses how to build a business that provides freedom and avoids burnout.

What if your business could give you more freedom—not less? In this episode of The Covert Code Podcast, Anna Covert sits down with Michael Walsh, founder of Walsh Business Growth Institute and author of Freedom by Design, to break down how to build a business that actually works for you. With over 30 years of experience helping companies scale across North America and Europe, Michael shares the three types of freedom every business owner should be building toward—and why most never get there. In this episode we discuss: • The three types of business freedom • Why every growth stage is a different business • The real reason most companies get stuck • Why top performers fail as managers • How to build teams that actually work • Why doing less can help you grow more If you’re scaling a business or feeling stuck in your growth, this episode will change how you think about leadership and freedom. 📖 GET THE BOOK: The Covert Code – Mastering the Art of Digital Marketing Amazon: https://rb.gy/wrht8 Barnes & Noble: https://rb.gy/vwev0a Target: https://rb.gy/jhpxri ✨ CONNECT WITH MICHAEL WALSH Website: https://walshbusinessgrowth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-walsh/…

People in this episode

Host: Anna Covert

Guest: Michael Walsh

Topics covered

• business freedom
• scaling a business
• leadership
• team building
• growth strategies

Keywords

• business growth
• freedom by design
• scaling
• leadership
• team dynamics
• managerial success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walsh Business Growth Institute, The Covert Code

Books & works: Freedom by Design

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