Are you the bottleneck in your own business growth?

Ever feel like your business is growing—but you’re still stuck in the weeds?

In this episode of Acquire, I sit down with my friend and fellow entrepreneur Shawn Q—co-founder of Abundance Worldwide, serial entrepreneur, and unapologetic Star Wars fan (yes, lightsabers included!). Shawn’s built million-dollar companies, coached countless founders, and now helps entrepreneurs shift from being the bottleneck in their business to becoming true CEOs.

Together, we talk about what scaling really takes, why most founders hold themselves back without realizing it, and how to build systems that give you freedom instead of more work. Plus, Shawn shares his personal story of blending passion projects (like his Star Wars Fitness YouTube channel!) with real business growth.

This is one of those episodes that’s equal parts tactical and inspiring—you’ll laugh, you’ll take notes, and you’ll walk away ready to fire yourself from the tasks keeping you stuck.

On This Week’s Episode, We Discuss:

• Shawn’s journey from million-dollar coaching to Star Wars Fitness
• The difference between founder-operators and true CEOs
• The four areas where most founders get stuck (and how to fix them)
• How to identify and remove the bottlenecks that block growth
• Why systems, SOPs, and accountability are game-changers for scaling
• The mindset shift required to step into the CEO role
• How to turn passion projects into real brands and opportunities
• Practical tips for building scalable operations (without losing the fun)
• The Abundance Worldwide model for helping businesses grow and exit
• Why creating an “operational exit” plan gives you freedom long before a sale

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Watch Shawn Q on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeyShawnQ

Check out Shawn Q’s website: heyshawnq.com / www.abundanceworldwide.com

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