Bad advice doesn’t just cost you time—it can cost your business everything.

In this episode of CEO Boardroom Table, business coach and 8x business owner Dr Lewis Haydon reveals the real cost of making the wrong decisions in business, especially when guided by advisors who have never owned a business themselves. Lewis explores why execution beats overplanning, how to evaluate mentorship, and what separates successful entrepreneurs from those stuck on the wrong path.

Whether you're a small business owner, founder, CEO, or startup entrepreneur, this conversation unpacks the decisions that slow your growth—and the mindset shifts that will drive momentum.

You’ll learn:

• Why taking action is more valuable than perfect plans

• The hidden dangers of listening to the wrong mentors

• How to choose advisors who’ve actually built businesses

• What ethical leadership looks like in tough decisions

• How entrepreneurs can learn fast by executing smarter

This episode is essential for business owners ready to grow, scale, lead, and make smarter strategic moves.

Chapters:
00:00 The Cost of Inaction: Understanding Execution
05:28 Learning from Mistakes: The Value of Experience
09:45 Choosing the Right Advisors: Aligning Values and Goals
11:27 Ethics in Business: Doing the Right Thing

Hosted by Lewis Haydon – 8x business owner, Doctor of Management, Business Coach of the Year, and founder of MentorBusiness.com. Lewis has built multiple 8-figure businesses and helped others become millionaires through real-world business strategies that work.

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