This episode of Breaking The Bottleneck, Co-Hosts Charlie Birch and Laurel Carpenter go behind the scenes with Zach Messler as he recounts his transition from “Good Corporate Soldier” to agency owner to strategic advisor.

It’s a story about clarity and the courage to do the right thing and deliver your best work, despite cultural pressure to cut corners and step-in-line.

You’ll hear:

• The key to the universe

• Zach's go-to formula for crystal clear product marketing

• Why easy now = hard later

• How to combat imposter syndrome in all its forms.

• How AI has changed the marketing world and how to use it correctly

• Why scaling isn't for everyone and what success can look like instead

• 2 foundational questions every founder can ask themselves to get unstuck

🤡 Spoiler alert: You’ll also see what happens when AI comes uninvited to the party in the form of digital confetti.

In this episode of Breaking The Bottleneck, Co-Hosts Charlie Birch and Laurel Carpenter sit down with guest Dr. Joanne Chu, Co-Founder of Strelo Group.

You’ll hear:

• How to scale purpose and values

• What a "Conscious Contract" is and why you need one

• How to navigate honorable compensation and fair market price

• The true value of a best-fit client

• Why the most powerful brands have to master two voices

• How asking "Why?" ensures you're solving for outcomes

• How to start converting your brand from surface-level vibes to high-integrity operating system

If you’ve ever felt the tension between growth and values, this episode's for you!

In this inaugural episode of Breaking The Bottleneck, Co-Hosts Charlie Birch and Laurel Carpenter sit down with guest. Chris Dyer to discuss what it truly takes to move from founder-led to team-driven.

You’ll hear:

• How he lost 40% of his clients in an instant and what it taught them about resilience

• Why, when it comes to delegation, “integrity” matters more than control

• The Ego strength required to let go without walking away

• The hidden loneliness that comes with growth, and how to handle it

• Types of rest every Founder needs and probably isn't getting

• Practical ways to separate your identity from your company’s so the brand can thrive without you

If you’ve ever felt stuck between doing it all yourself and trusting others to do it right, this conversation will hit home.