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The Chris LoCurto Show

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Break down the barriers to small business success with 'The Chris LoCurto Show'. Tailored for the tireless entrepreneur facing the daily grind of managing cash flow, leading a team, and carving out a competitive edge, this podcast offers more than just advice—it offers a lifeline. Chris LoCurto brings decades of firsthand experience leading small businesses and delivers straightforward strategies and actionable insights.

Every episode tackles the real issues you face—how to inspire your team, make every dollar count, and find the time to focus on what really matters: growing your business and achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community where your challenges are acknowledged, your efforts are celebrated, and your dreams are attainable.

Join us in listening to 'The Chris LoCurto Show' to transform your business headaches into victories. Subscribe today and start paving your path to business growth and personal fulfillment. Learn more at www.chrislocurto.com. Your journey to small business mastery begins here.
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Episodes

395 | Finishing Well When Your Strength Is Gone

On today’s show we’re going to play the game called “Would you rather?” :-) Would you rather have SHORT term success and LONG term failure… ...OR… Would you rather have LONG term success and SHORT term failure?! Think about your response, the choice is yours. Today’s show is about persevering until we find sustained success, which means that we’ll have to press through some short-term failures in order to get to that long-term success we all want. For some people, that next breakthrough they’ve ...

Dec 01, 202050 min

394 | Three Reasons Your Business Is Not Growing

On the show today, we’re talking about three reasons your business isn’t growing. THE FIRST REASON - FOCUS ON NUMBERS AND NOT ON PEOPLE. Plans, numbers, projections, agendas, and strategies are all NECESSARY, but the focus should be on the PEOPLE who are going to make that happen - not the other way around! THE SECOND REASON - LIMITING BELIEF SYSTEM (CRAZY CYCLE). It’s all on them as the “leader” to carry the load. THE THIRD REASON - FEAR AND/OR LACK OF UNDERSTANDING. They don't know how to exec...

Nov 25, 202049 min

392 | Surviving in a World of Monsters and Victims - Part 2

In today's podcast, we are going to dive into understanding why we label and judge those around us, how we can stop ourselves from living in this negative mindset, and why being self-aware is key in preventing us from living in a false narrative.

Nov 17, 202038 min

391 | Surviving in a World of Monsters and Victims - Part 1

It's a scary world out there when we put labels on people. We live in a culture that is obsessed with cancling people, labeling everyone, and an insane amount of negative self-talk. This can become exhausting, but we also fall short in getting caught up in all of this! So, how do we survive in this world? Well, it starts with taking responsibility of what YOU do, how you label people, and the boundaries you need to create.

Nov 10, 202038 min

390 | Excellence in the Face of Fear and Uncertainty

The only thing on your mind today may be the word "leadership" because of this election happening! Well, as uncertain as the election is, I want to remind all of the leaders that YOUR leadership is one that also needs attention. In a time of fear and uncertainty, your team needs to see you striving for excellence. In today's podcast, I talk about how we as leaders need to push into our excellence- especially during this time!

Nov 03, 202030 min

389 | Why I Don't Like Myself Anymore: Getting Unstuck in Life

Today on the podcast we’re talking about what to do when you don’t like the person you see in the mirror. Self-loathing is not a new phenomenon - it’s part of the human condition. All of us have moments of being disgusted with some aspect of ourselves - whether our appearance, attitude, behavior, etc. Besides that, we live in a world that wholesale BINGES on comparison and the result can quite destructive. The good news is that we can dig into our “root-systems”, deal with the skeletons and exce...

Oct 27, 20201 hr 3 min

388 | An Inside Look: Leading a Leadership Team - Part 2

"You can't change unless you're aware of what's going on" So, we ask you, leaders, do you know what's going on? In the second part of this podcast, My Leadership Team talks through what being vulnerable looks like, how to build a relationship and trust in your leadership team, and all the outstanding benefits there are in this! This was so fun for our leadership team and our goal is for you to understand more about our leadership relationship to inspire you to create one that will become stronge...

Oct 20, 202059 min

387 | An Inside Look: Raising Up Leaders - Part 1

Today, I take you into my leadership team! In this podcast, my two leaders, Heather LoCurto and Joel Fortner join me on the show to discuss what it's like to be a leader, what struggles they have overcome, and all the great things they have learned throughout the years.

Oct 13, 202051 min

386 | What To Do When You Feel Out Of Control

Control is the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events. When we really think about it, we have very little control over other people or events: it’s mostly an illusion. In today's podcast, we talk through how to see clearer in the illusion we give ourselves for

Oct 06, 20201 hr 2 min

385 | The Art of Gaining Good Perspective

What would your conversations look like if you took a step back to discover different perspectives? How would you manage conflict if you decided to gain the perspective of the other person rather than demanding your own? Brian Alex and I talk through the art of gaining perspective and how much it can change your conflict resolution, relationships, and lead a life focused on others!

Sep 29, 20201 hr 4 min

384 | Shutting Down The Negative Voices In Our Heads

What if you were told that being healthy has more to do than just the food you eat? When we discuss a healthy lifestyle, food is just a portion of it! Your mindset is another segment of the healthy lifestyle we need to learn how to train! In today's podcast, I talk with Heather LoCurto about how we can shut down those negative voices in our head and find health in it!

Sep 22, 202053 min

383 | Why a "Whack-a-mole" Leadership Style Is Killing Your Ability to Lead Effectively

As leaders, we can easily get stuck putting out the same fires and dealing with the same issues over and over again. That happens all the time, right? A lot of times it can be the same person that we're having to deal with, the same problems. You are probably thinking of somebody right now, that you're like, "I have to keep coming back. I just want to stop playing the game and lead from a higher level." Well, that is what we're talking about today, is being able to do that!

Sep 15, 202051 min

382 | How To Self-Manage Tough Emotions

What would your life look like if you stepped into the refining process? When a diamond is being refined, the process takes out the impurities and cleanses it to become whole. This is a process we can also go through in our own life! Join me on the podcast where we discuss how to refine our emotions, create boundaries, and find a healthy balance to create a life full of refinement.

Sep 09, 202043 min

381 | How To Create a Team That Acts Like a Tribe

Today on the show, we are talking about tribes. No, not indigenous people groups, but the kind of tribes of team members who believe in your organization's purpose, follow the vision, and champion the cause. Tribes follow their leaders willingly. They do it with a desire to follow a leader who is walking out their company's mission. This is crucial to their success, right?

Sep 04, 202032 min

380 | Interview with Tom Bradford about our current times

There is no doubt that things are a wee bit crazy in our world right now! Whether you agree with the chaos or not, there’s one thing for certain, we’re all being affected by it. From fear and struggle in the work place, to fear and constant adjusting in the family. And where do we see God in all of this? This is great stuff we’re diving into today with our guest Tom Bradford.

Aug 25, 202030 min

379 | Leading Through Tough Conversations

What happens when you are approached by a team member about an issue they are having with one of your leaders? This can be a tricky situation for leaders, we've dealt with it first hand, just like you! Joel and I act out what it should look like when you have to lead through a tough conversation about a leader's performance.

Aug 18, 202033 min

377 | Growing Up in a Social Media Age

This week we have a special guest on the show to talk to us about what it was like to grow up in the social media age! We have our very own team member, Steph Hansen on the show this week to discuss her life as she grew up discovering social media! She and I dive into what she experienced as a young teenager, how her parents handled the new generation and where she stands now at 21 years old looking back on her teen years in social media!

Aug 04, 20201 hr 6 min

376 | Parenting in a Social Media Age

This week's podcast I dive into the reality of what our children are experiencing in social media, today. We need to wake up, parents. These issues are incredibly chilling and our children need our help- they need us to protect them from love! This is not the easiest podcast to listen to but believe me when I say, it is one of the most important and crucial podcast I have done.

Jul 30, 202050 min

375 | Winning The Culture War: At Work

Do any of these sound familiar to you? -Competing ideologies that battle for dominance -Islands in your team -Prioritizing self and approval over the company -Lack of respect for leadership or each other If they do, then you might be struggling with the Culture War in your workplace. Last week, we talked about how to win that war at home, and today, I'll talk about what it looks like to win it in the workplace!

Jul 21, 202046 min

374 | Leading the Counter-Cultural Family

It's tough to be a parent in this culture. In one of our staff meetings, we were discussing how important leading our families well is during this time. There seems to be a cultural war with how we should lead our family, and it’s a vital conversation that we should be having. This week on the Chris LoCurto show, Joel Fortner (VP of Leadership Development) and I discuss what it is like to raise a family during this time.

Jul 14, 202051 min

373 | Rabbi Lapin - Knowing Peace in a Restless World

All of the world has been affected in some way by the pandemic; it's an event we have all gone through. We're trying to find the rhythm again for both success and peace. I had the honor of interviewing Rabbi Daniel Lapin on these exact issues. He has incredible wisdom and advice for us as we learn together where we need to place ourselves in these times.

Jul 07, 202050 min

372 | The Stress Effect - Part 2

Last week we dove into the negative sides each personality style of the DISC test goes to in moments of stress. Today, we will be diving into the healthy ways the DISC personality styles can react to stressful times and how to gain a better understanding of yourself!

Jun 24, 20201 hr 39 min

371 | The Stress Effect - Part 1

What happens when we become stressed? There are countless ways that stress affects us and in times like these, it's an important conversation. Brian Alex and I sit down to talk about the ways stress has been affecting us, while touching on the DISC personality styles to talk about how each personality deals with a stressful situation!

Jun 17, 20201 hr 13 min

370 | Next-Level Life Interview with Charlotte Miller

How many times have you told yourself you want to make changes in your life? How many times have you read a self-help book, had the energy to change your mindset? Then found yourself setting back into your normal routine of an unhealthy pattern of mindsets, attitudes, and perspectives? Charlotte Miller had her Next Level Life a few months ago, and like you- she was feeling all those feelings. Her life was not the life she wanted but found it hard to make changes. After her event, she has gained ...

Jun 10, 202054 min

369 | Adapt or Reinvent? - Part 2

Through COVID19, it's guaranteed your business had to either adapt to the changes or reinvent how you were doing things. In this podcast, I walk you through 7 steps that will train you up in preparation for any consequences that could set you up for failure. I want to help you lead your team to success even during these times!

May 27, 202054 min

368 | Adapt or Reinvent? - Part 1

Have you been struggling with this economic downturn and you've been asking yourself some tough questions as a leader? Questions are CRUCIAL, and I’m here to help you navigate those questions, and hopefully give you some answers to them as well!

May 15, 202047 min

367 | Leading High Levels of Communication and Accountability

Your team needs to understand each other and understand what communication looks like- especially for a time like this. In our latest Facebook Live, Joel Fortner and I dive into the DISC personality styles and how it can contribute to your team's success in communication. While understanding perosnalities is crucial, it has to come with your accountability to each team member. There will always be a high success rate in your team if you understand their personality styles and lead them with acco...

Apr 28, 202045 min

366 | Are You Positioning Yourself to Lead?

Are you currently navigating how to lead your team well during this time? There might be fears, questions and uncertainty flooding your head as you lead. Today, my Vice President of Leadership Development, Joel Fortner, and I cover the questions you may be asking yourself during your leadership in this pandemic.

Apr 21, 202028 min

365 | Keys to Leading Yourself Better

We have to lead ourselves better during this time. Now is a time when we either fall into the fear cycle of the pandemic or press into truth, values and a better mindset. During our Facebook Live, Vice President of Leadership Development, Joel Fortner and I sit down to discuss ways to bring these goals to fruition. In order for us to lead others well, we have to start by leading ourselves best.

Apr 14, 202023 min
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