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In this Experience Leadership podcast episode, host Marc Haine interviews business bottleneck expert Camilla Bignell. They explore why many small‑service businesses feel stuck despite hard work, identifying hidden bottlenecks that break flow before effort. Camilla explains how incidental leaders often lack systems and humility, leading to micromanagement and unclear ownership. She introduces a diagnostic framework of three questions—what’s working, what’s not, and what one change would make—and a broader "Ripple Effect Roadmap" of six pillars (branding/positioning, lead generation, sales, conversions, mindset/leadership, operations, leverage/sustainability). The conversation covers real‑world examples (lawyer’s office, time‑problem client), the importance of feedback loops, failing forward through experimentation, and using AI as a strategic thought partner. Camilla also shares her book "Break the Bottleneck" and practical advice on communication, delegation, and avoiding common pitfalls such as mistaking symptoms for root causes or blaming character flaws. Listeners are encouraged to reach out via LinkedIn or her website for coaching.

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