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Empire Builders with Nick James

Empire Builders with Nick James

"There's No Business Problems, Only Personal Problems" — Mark Whittle On The Inner Work Behind Every Block

Jun 17, 2026 · 36m

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About this episode

In this episode, I'm joined by Mark Whittle — a coach who's worked with CEOs, celebrities, professional athletes, and entrepreneurs at the very top of their game. Mark was introduced to me recently by a mutual friend, and within minutes of chatting I knew I had to get him on the podcast. What he shared completely shifted how I think about the "inner game" of business. We dig into why most of us are happy to invest in the mechanics of business — lead generation, marketing, operations — but avoid the inner work, even though Mark believes it's responsible for 80% (or more) of success. He breaks down the five core fears that drive almost every block business owners experience (abandonment,…