Stop doing things that drain you and start doing things that align with your Soul Episode 44 In this episode of Innovate & Overcome, host Richard Canfield sits down with Corey Gladwell—four-time bestselling author, professional speaker, and co-founder of Authors IO, a leading book publishing agency for entrepreneurs. Corey opens up about his early start in real estate during the boom, then shares lessons learned navigating the Great Recession as a young business owner. Discover how Corey used economic downturns as opportunities to pivot, adapt, and innovate in business—transforming setbacks into strategic growth. We dive deep into entrepreneurial decision-making: how to recognize when it’s time to step away from a business, even if it’s profitable, and the power of letting go for mental clarity and future success. Corey explains how intentional, aligned choices allowed him to free up creative energy for bigger and better ventures—and why refusing to quit can sometimes hold you back as a leader. Corey also shares his insights on avoiding entrepreneurial burnout by designing your workday around your personal energy flow—using tools like the Enneagram and Human Design to boost self-awareness and build more effective teams. Learn how understanding team members’ unique strengths and working styles leads to better collaboration, faster problem-solving, and a healthier company culture. The conversation also breaks down the difference between 2x and 10x growth strategies for scaling a business. Corey reveals why exponential growth requires a whole new mindset (not just working harder), and how this shift led him to build a successful agency helping entrepreneurs write and publish thought leadership books that boost credibility and create new revenue streams. In the final segment, Corey tells the story behind founding Authors IO and how his team has helped more than 250 high-performing professionals become published authors. Get actionable advice for overcoming self-doubt, selecting the right publishing support, and using your book to open doors to speaking, consulting, and greater impact. Whether you’re a startup founder, established business owner, or professional ready to share your message with the world, this episode is packed with practical wisdom on business growth, strategic quitting, self-mastery, and becoming an author in today’s competitive landscape. Topics Include: Lessons learned starting a business during an economic downturn How to know when to leave or sell a business Using self-awareness tools to maximize leadership impact Building teams based on personality strengths and energy management The difference between doubling your business and achieving exponential growth Insider tips on book publishing for busy professionals Real-world advice on leveraging a published book for speaking & consulting opportunities If you’re ready to scale your business, enhance your leadership, or finally write that book, hit play and let Corey Gladwell’s journey inspire your next big move. To learn more about Corey and his amazing work, please visit: Website: https://authrs.io/ https://www.syntropyinc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreygladwell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreysgladwell/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coreysgladwell/ Book: https://tr.ee/CiPutGoYCM #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #ScaleYourBusiness #SelfAwarenessForLeaders #BusinessMindset #Bo...