The Business Game
The Business Game
The Business Game is not another highlight reel of overnight success. It is a structured, honest breakdown of what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain a business at every level.
We built The Business Game around a simple truth: business changes as revenue changes. The problems at $500K are not the problems at $5M. The mindset at $5M is not the mindset at $50M. That is why every conversation is grounded in our 10-Level framework, from Level 1 Startup and Survival through to Level 10 Legacy and Exit.
If you are:
• Trying to get your first consistent revenue
• Building your first real team
• Breaking through the messy middle
• Scaling toward eight or nine figures
• Or preparing for exit
There is an episode that meets you where you are.
Hosted by Steve Plummer and Kalena Stano, who speak to founders operating at every stage of the game. No gatekeeping. No hype. No recycled advice. Just real numbers, real mistakes, real strategy, and real decisions that moved the needle.
Each week, we publish two episodes every Monday and Thursday at 6pm AEST, featuring global founders, operators, and investors who break down what actually works at their level and what does not.
The Business Game exists to give you clarity. To help you identify your current level. To show you the moves required to reach the next one.
Because scaling is not random. It is a game. And every level has different rules.
Find your level. Play it properly. Then level up.
Watch video episodes on YouTube and explore more at thebusinessgamegroup.com
The Business Game
Why Software Alone Won’t Fix Your Business: Mark Layzelle on LEAN, AI, and Operational Excellence
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Why Software Alone Won’t Fix Your Business. Join The Tech Panel as we dive deep with Mark Layzelle, co-founder of Day One Software, a transformation strategy expert with over 15 years at GE Capital mastering LEAN Six Sigma, operational excellence, and business transformation leadership.
In this must-watch episode, Mark reveals why small and medium-sized service businesses struggle with inefficiencies, the hidden costs of bad processes, and how Day One Software is revolutionizing professional services with AI-powered automation.
Curious about the biggest misconceptions in business transformation? Wondering how LEAN Six Sigma applies to today’s services industry? Want to know the real difference between “true automation” and just slapping software on a problem? The Tech Panel and Mark dive into this to bring you all the answers.
From horror stories of inefficiency costing millions to practical advice for optimizing operations, this episode is packed with insights for business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the intersection of LEAN methodology, AI, and software innovation. Don’t miss Mark’s top software recommendation (beyond AI) for start-ups and his secrets to turning a consultancy into a game-changing product.
Thank you for listening to The Business Game, where real founders break down the real levels of business.
Whether you're building at Level 1 ($0–$1M) or scaling through Level 6 and beyond, this show is designed to help you understand exactly where you are, and what it takes to level up.
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