Early-stage founders live and die by cash-flow—payroll, rent, survival.

But once your bills are covered, the game flips: growth depends on KASH—Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits.

In this episode Chris Cooper breaks down:

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• Why cash is king in the Founder phase and how to keep it flowing.
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• Knowledge: created only through action → reflection → adjustment (Jim Rohn quote).
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• Attitude: balancing unshakable optimism with brutal facts (Stockdale Paradox) and daily mindset guards.
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• Skills: how your “tax-proof” abilities must evolve from technician → manager → investor.
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• Habits: Golden Hour, fitness, no-sugar/alcohol, game/practice/rest days—because CEOs are mental athletes.
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• The shortcut: use today’s cash to buy tomorrow’s KASH—mentors, coaches, courses, health pros.
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Key line: “Your business grows at the speed of your KASH account.”

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Is it really possible to build a million-dollar business without hiring staff?

Yes—and it’s happening more often.

In this episode, I explore how solopreneurs are using AI, automation, and smart systems to run lean, efficient, and scalable businesses without employees. We’ll break down the steps to systemize, optimize, and automate your business, and share real-world examples of solo founders who are doing it right now.

In this episode:

• Why the more valuable you are to your business, the less valuable your business is to others
• The 3-step method to replace yourself: Systemize → Optimize → Automate
• What “robots” actually are in 2025 (hint: not humanoids with wheels)
• How tech replaces management: no training, no turnover, no emotional labor
• Case Studies:
• 🐶 Jasmine, the pet salon owner who uses automation to rebook, upsell, and deliver loyalty rewards
• 📊 Daniel, the remote bookkeeper running 35 clients solo with automated onboarding and reporting
• 🏋️‍♀️ Carla, the coach who replaced staff with Trainerize, Stripe, bots, and weekly voice notes

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Takeaway:

We’ve left the Information Age. Welcome to the Augmentation Age—where you can build smarter, faster, and leaner by augmenting yourself with technology.

Canada’s universal healthcare system is a source of pride—but it’s breaking under the weight of rising demand, longer wait times, and shrinking access to services. In this episode, I ask a tough but necessary question: could introducing a paid tier actually save our healthcare system?

We explore:

• Why the current public model isn’t sustainable
• The myth of the “two-tier” system—and the four real quadrants that exist today
• How private options can actually reduce pressure on the public system
• Data-backed examples of care that improved when delisted (chiropractic, physio, eye care)
• How this model could encourage more doctors to enter the field, especially in family practice
• How it could attract foreign-trained physicians
• Why Canadians are already paying for care elsewhere—and why that’s a problem

Finally, I leave you with three questions to challenge your perspective:

1. What if a family wanted to pay for their loved one’s private addiction treatment?
2. What if private care required public service from doctors?
3. What if we could double our number of physicians in 10 years?

This isn’t about abandoning universal healthcare—it’s about saving it.