The #1 Reason Founders Stay Stuck (And How to Escape It) with Shawn Quintero

What does it really take to scale your business without losing your sanity? In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I sit down with my friend, business partner, and COO of Next Step Social & Podcasting, Shawn Quintero. Shawn pulls back the curtain on the systems, strategy, and mindset shifts that have helped us scale Next Step Social & Podcasting —and support clients doing the same. We talk about:How to shift from founder-dependence to system-dependenceWhat makes a marketing campaign actually workWhy our VIP Day is a game-changer for businesses of all sizesWhat it takes to turn your podcast into a lead-generating machineThe one business principle that will eliminate overwhelm Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Scaling Your Business 01:02 Meet the COO: Shawn Quintero 01:57 The Importance of Systems in Business 03:34 Challenges of Founder-Dependent Businesses 10:18 Strategic Incentives and Marketing Campaigns 12:53 VIP Day: A Game Changer for Businesses 17:14 Client Success Stories 21:20 Finding Clarity and Solving Problems 25:13 Looking Ahead: Scaling in 2026 26:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Whether you're a solo business owner or managing a full team, this conversation will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the intentional design that drives real business growth. Ready to take the next step? Book your VIP Day now at yournextstep.agency and let’s build your custom growth strategy. Visit Shawn Quintero online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyshawnq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyShawnQ/ Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social & Podcasting: Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/ Website: https://yournextstep.agency/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.