Intentional Leadership Podcast

Author: Intentional Leadership

This leadership podcast show will help you break through the barriers holding you back from the true life of significance you are meant to live. With your host Janelle Bruland, I invite you to join me each month as I share leadership lessons and specific strategies to Transform Your Leadership, Crush Your Goals, and Love Your Life.
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Why Leadership Can Feel Heavy Even When Things Are Going Well with Brett Gilliland
Episode 141
Thursday, 5 February, 2026

On the Intentional Leadership Podcast, host Graham speaks with Brett Gilliland of Elite Entrepreneurs about the stages of business growth, focusing on the journey from seven figures ($1 million) to $10 million in revenue. Brett Gilliland explains the "five and a half secrets" which represent the stages of growth, highlighting that major stage changes happen at $1 million and $3 million in revenue. This is a powerful episode you don't want to miss. TIMESTAMPS 1:37 - Brett Gilliland's Experience with Entrepreneurs 2:34 - Who Brett Gilliland Works With (Seven-Figure Businesses) 6:20 - Working on the Business vs. In the Business 9:26 - Revenue Progression and Stage Changes 17:21 - The Five and a Half Secrets and Stages of Growth 28:20 - The $3 Million Wall: Leadership and Consistent Leads 33:59 - The Mistake of Hiring Leaders from Much Larger Companies 40:42 - Key Takeaways: Develop Leaders Faster and Guard the Front Door 44:38 - How to Get the Five and a Half Secrets Connect with Brett growwithelite.com www.linkedin.com/in/built2lastchamp/