The Ass-Kicking podcast

Real Businesses.
Real Systems.
Real Results.

We go inside a real business, break down what’s holding it back, hand over a clear action plan, and come back later to see what changed. Hosted by Jon Colen.

How every episode works

Diagnose. Fix. Check back.

15 min · on location

Inside the Business

We walk through the business with the owner and see how the work really gets done.

30 min · in the studio

The Breakdown

Jon lays out what he found and why it’s happening, and the episode ends with a clear action plan.

15 min · follow-up

Results Review

Where are they now? We revisit a business from an earlier episode and look at what changed.

What you won’t get

No drama. No jargon.

This isn’t a show about yelling at owners. It’s about the systems behind the business and the fixes that actually stick.

  • Education over entertainment
  • Transparency: you see the problems and the plan
  • Systems over working harder
  • Real follow-up, not a one-time makeover
Who it’s for

Built for owners.

If you run a business, or you’re about to start one, you’ll see your own problems in these episodes.

Small business ownersEntrepreneursStartupsService businessesGymsTrades & contractorsCreative agenciesFamily businesses
Be on the show

Is your business stuck?

If you own a business and something isn’t working, apply. We read every application.