Many business owners don’t realize how much of their company depends on them—until something forces it into view. In this post, Sheri Radler unpacks founder dependency, the hidden bottleneck that slows growth, stalls decision-making, and keeps businesses from scaling. Learn how to build operational independence so your business runs confidently, even when you’re not in the middle of everything.

Business rarely grows in a straight line. In this episode of R Readiness Lens, Sheri Radler breaks down the chutes and ladders of business — the unexpected setbacks, the momentum builders, and the systems that help you navigate both with confidence. If you’ve ever felt stuck or off-track, this conversation will help you regain clarity and build a structure that supports steady, intentional growth.

Running a business means juggling a thousand moving parts — but the difference between surviving and growing often comes down to readiness. In this post, Sheri Radler shares how adopting a readiness mindset helps small business owners move from reaction to preparation, build better systems, and create a business that runs smoothly even when life doesn’t.

Technology once reserved for science fiction is now part of our everyday lives. From speaking to our devices like Captain Kirk on Star Trek to receiving digital pep talks from our computers, innovation has seamlessly integrated into how we work, think, and create.