The Unlocked Podcast
Conversations on building a business that grows beyond you.
Every founder hits a ceiling. Unlocked is where we talk about what's on the other side of it, with founders, operators and leaders who've been there. Real stories about leadership, accountability, culture and building something that lasts. Hosted by Kristyn Drennen.
Latest episodes
Oct 7, 2026 · 52 min
Fewer than one in three companies that go to market actually close. It is rarely about the deal terms. It is about what is happening inside the owner between signing the letter of intent and walking away for good. In...
Jun 1, 2026 · 50 min
Culture is easy to talk about and much harder to live. In this episode of Unlocked, Kristyn Drennen is joined by Sara Myers and Kelli Oberndorf, co-founders of Ekatā Group, for a grounded conversation about team healt...
May 26, 2026 · 42 min
From the outside, success can look polished, beautiful, and almost effortless. The thriving business. The strong family. The bold life decisions. The meaningful work. The opportunities people dream about. For business...
Mar 26, 2026 · 38 min
At some point in every business, the question isn’t “ can you manage the finances?” It’s “ should you still be the one doing it?” In this conversation, Kristyn sits down with Ryan Baer of CFO Selections to unpack a pa...
Feb 5, 2026 · 46 min
Many founders start their businesses because they love building, creating, and solving big problems — but somewhere along the way, they become the bottleneck. In this episode of Unlocked , Kristyn Drennen is joined by...
Jan 28, 2026 · 50 min
What actually makes a business operating system work — and why do so many fail to deliver the clarity leaders expect? In this episode of Unlocked , Kristyn Drennen is joined by John Kitchens, a seasoned business coach...
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