The Friday Habit · Nov 13, 2026 · 54:59
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What happens when a business is generating revenue, but the owner still feels trapped in the day-to-day?
Rob Braiman is the founder and CEO of Cogent Analytics. On this episode of The Friday Habit, he talks with Mark Labriola II about the difference between simply owning a business and actually running the business of the business.
They discuss why profit shouldn't be treated as whatever happens to be left at the end of the month, why measurement matters, how owners can identify the challenges that deserve their attention, and why hiring, empowerment, leadership, and culture become increasingly important as a company grows. They also talk about something every entrepreneur eventually has to confront: what happens when the owner becomes the bottleneck?
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hYyn6XlI6Ek