What if the key to breaking through business stagnation isn't found in working harder, but in recognizing why 80% of entrepreneurs feel completely stuck—and knowing exactly how to push through?

In this episode, we explore our founder Jim's eye-opening insights about the "stuck door principle"—and how understanding this simple analogy became the breakthrough framework for helping mission-driven leaders regain momentum and strategic clarity.

From that frustrating moment when you're pushing against a door that won't budge to helping youth-serving nonprofits break free from execution overwhelm, we unpack why feeling stuck isn't a personal failing—it's a strategic misalignment that can be systematically addressed.

• Why that stuck door analogy reveals the hidden root cause of business stagnation (it's not what you think)
• The two core elements that determine whether you stay stuck or breakthrough: passion and purpose alignment
• How to implement the four-step unsticking framework (reassess activities, reconnect with your why, identify environmental factors, and take deliberate action)
• The ripple effect that transforms individual breakthrough into team energy, better client service, and unlocked opportunities
• The practical weekly challenge that helps you identify your stuck doors and create immediate forward momentum

Business breakthrough isn't about pushing harder against the same obstacles—it's about realigning your daily actions with what genuinely excites you and reconnecting with the core purpose that started your journey. When you address both passion and purpose systematically, you're not just getting unstuck—you're creating sustainable momentum that energizes your team and amplifies your impact for the people who need you most.

Ready to push through your stuck doors and reclaim your strategic leadership?