Second Act Business Owner

Your Second Act isn't just about starting over; it's about starting smarter. You’ve left the safety of a structured career to follow your passion, and while the opportunity is exciting, the uncertainty is real. You have the vision and the drive, but without a roadmap, that leap of faith can quickly feel like a freefall. Welcome to Second Act Business Owner, the podcast dedicated to ensuring your new venture lands on solid ground. Hosted by Lee Gray—an award-winning ActionCOACH, certified executive trainer, and serial entrepreneur—this show is for the courageous professionals who are trading corporate stability for entrepreneurial freedom. Lee understands that being an expert in your field doesn’t automatically make you an expert in running a business. Each week, we strip away the fluff to provide the real-world MBA training you need to turn chaos into clarity. From navigating the emotional rollercoaster of ownership to mastering the mechanics of profit, Lee brings the structure and strategy required to build a legacy. Hit follow and let’s get to work.

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  Episode #17

  Embracing the Law of the Vacuum

  Aug 20, 202613 min

  Are you holding onto something that's keeping your next opportunity from finding you? What if the secret to growing your business — or stepping fully into your second act — isn't about adding more, but about letting go? In this episode, we explore the Law of the Vacuum: the powerful principle that says nature hates an empty space, and that when you intentionally release what's no longer serving you, something better rushes in to fill that space. We look at real examples from coaching, retail, and restaurants to show how this law plays out in business every day — and how it applies directly to your life as a second act business owner. Whether it's a draining client, an overstuffed menu, a cluttered garage, or a job that's crushing your spirit, making intentional space is often the most strategic move you can make. Highlights The Law of the Vacuum explained: Why you can't receive what's next while holding onto what no longer serves you How one business owner went from drowning in admin tasks to landing a new client at his very first coffee meeting — after delegating Why subtraction in a restaurant (cutting menu items) often leads to multiplication in profits The garage test: If your garage is full, a new car can't fit — and the same is true in your business and life How draining clients block ideal clients from finding you Why trying to add a second act on top of an already full life usually doesn't work Coach Lee's personal story: Being let go at 51 opened the vacuum that led to the second act he's living now Practical reflection questions to identify what you need to release right now Chapters 0:00 — Intro 1:05 — What the Law of the Vacuum Means 2:11 — Coaching Story: Delegation Wins 4:24 — Retail and Restaurant Examples 6:15 — The Garage & Closet Space Check 7:03 — Letting Go of Draining Clients 7:37 — Making Room for Your Second Act 9:51 — Coach Lee's Personal Turning Point 10:01 — What to Release and Next Steps 12:05 — Quiz Invite & Wrap Up Want to get more help from Lee with your business? Visit her website: https://leegray.actioncoach.com/ Identify your strengths and weaknesses as a second actor with our comprehensive Second Act Assessment. https://secondact.scoreapp.com This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information, visit ictpod.net .

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  Episode #14

  Measuring Success | The Key Indicators (KPIs, KBIs, and KAIs) of Business

  Jul 9, 20269 minS0

  <p>What if the goal you set for your business this year is dead on arrival — not because it's a bad goal, but because you have no way to measure whether you're actually moving toward it? Today we're breaking down the difference between a goal and a plan to achieve it, using the same thinking elite soccer players use to track their performance toward a win. I walk through how to build a SMART (or SMARTY) goal, then how to support it with three types of measures — key performance indicators, key activity indicators, and key behavior indicators — so you always know e...

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  Episode #14

  Measuring Success | The Key Indicators (KPIs, KBIs, and KAIs) of Business

  Jul 9, 20269 min

  What if the goal you set for your business this year is dead on arrival — not because it's a bad goal, but because you have no way to measure whether you're actually moving toward it? Today we're breaking down the difference between a goal and a plan to achieve it, using the same thinking elite soccer players use to track their performance toward a win. I walk through how to build a SMART (or SMARTY) goal, then how to support it with three types of measures — key performance indicators, key activity indicators, and key behavior indicators — so you always know exactly where you stand. Highlights Why a goal without a measurement system falls apart, no matter how ambitious it is How to write a SMART goal — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound — and why adding a "Y" (why it matters) makes it even stronger The three types of business indicators: KPIs (key performance indicators), KAIs (key activity indicators), and KBIs (key behavior indicators) A real-world breakdown of each indicator type using a plumbing business as the example The recommended structure: three KPIs, three KAIs, and three KBIs per person or department Why goals should be measured on a 13-week (quarterly) cycle instead of waiting a full year How often to review your numbers, and why accountability with a direct report matters A reminder that indicators need to be tracked consistently, not just set and forgotten Chapters 0:24 — Why measuring activity is the key to hitting your goal 1:23 — What makes a goal a SMART (and SMARTY) goal 2:32 — Introducing KPIs, KAIs, and KBIs 3:38 — Applying the three indicators to a plumbing business example 4:51 — How many measures you need and how to narrow them down 5:34 — Why goals should be reviewed every 13 weeks, not once a year 6:41 — How often to track and review your numbers, and staying accountable 8:21 — Closing thoughts and the free Second Act assessment Resources Mentioned The Second Act Business Owner self-assessment (referenced as available to listeners at any time — no specific link was mentioned in the episode) Want to get more help from Lee with your business? Visit her website: https://leegray.actioncoach.com/ This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information, visit ictpod.net .

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  Episode #13

  Action over Words | The Power of Starting with Kristin Kienzle

  Jun 25, 202619 minS0

  <p>What does it look like when a hairstylist with no business degree decides to stop doing hair and start building an empire? Kristin Kienzle did exactly that. After spending her entire career behind the chair, Kristin opened her first Utopia Modern Salon Suites location simply wanting a place to finish out her career. What happened next surprised even her. Within months, demand was so high she needed more space — and more support. Now with three locations (and an expansion underway), Kristin shares the unfiltered truth about becoming a business owner later in life: the capital fears, the naysayers, the mi...

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  Episode #13

  Action over Words | The Power of Starting with Kristin Kienzle

  Jun 25, 202619 min

  What does it look like when a hairstylist with no business degree decides to stop doing hair and start building an empire? Kristin Kienzle did exactly that. After spending her entire career behind the chair, Kristin opened her first Utopia Modern Salon Suites location simply wanting a place to finish out her career. What happened next surprised even her. Within months, demand was so high she needed more space — and more support. Now with three locations (and an expansion underway), Kristin shares the unfiltered truth about becoming a business owner later in life: the capital fears, the naysayers, the mindset battles, and why everything you've already lived through is actually your greatest advantage. If you've been sitting on an idea, this conversation will push you off the fence. Highlights Kristin spent her entire post-high school career as a hairstylist, working in every type of salon setting — and never imagined herself as a business owner Approaching 50, she started asking: What does my second act look like? — and the answer was building a space where she could keep doing hair while others could too She didn't set out to grow beyond one location; it was the demand from her community that drove expansion It took over a year of coaching before Kristin truly began to see herself as a business owner — not just a service provider Surrounding yourself with the right support team early (attorney, accountant, coach) is one of the most important moves a new second-act entrepreneur can make Capital fear is real — but Kristin learned that capital is available; the work is in finding it The people who love you most will often give you the most reasons NOT to take the leap — learn to filter that advice "What you focus on, you create more of" — Kristin's sticky-note reminder that mindset isn't a one-time fix; it's daily work Skiing analogy: whichever direction you look, that's where you go — in business and in life Trusting yourself means looking back at everything hard you've already survived — and realizing this is nothing compared to that 85% of what we worry about never happens; and of the 15% that does, most people say it wasn't as bad as they feared The "stacking wins" approach: do one thing, and it leads to the next — before you know it, you've built something real Telling people your plans holds you accountable and can be the push you need to actually execute Business owners are always working — even when no one sees them Chapters 0:34 — Welcome and Intro to Kristin Kienzle 1:18 — Kristin's Second Act Story 3:26 — Becoming a Business Owner 4:32 — Building Support Systems 5:41 — Fears, Capital, and Naysayers 8:21 — Mindset, Focus, and Confidence 11:13 — Grit and Trust Yourself 13:10 — The Glamour vs. the Grind 14:44 — Just Do It and Stack Wins 17:22 — Closing Gratitude and Takeaways Resources Mentioned Utopia Modern Salon Suites — Kristin Kienzle's business (salon suite rentals) Suite Independence - Kristin Kienzle's podcast, available on Apple , Spotify and YouTube Want to get more help from Lee with your business? Visit her website: https://leegray.actioncoach.com/ This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network. For more information, visit ictpod.net .

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