Episodes

  • Get Your Operations in Order

    Get Your Operations in Order
    Jul 23 2024
    Is your business struggling with inconsistent outputs? Or do you find that you’re lacking the documentation and processes you need to maintain quality as you grow? It’s time to operationalize! In this episode, Alex shares 6 common signs that your business needs to focus on getting its operations in order. He then walks through a proven, four-step process for operationalizing a business, no matter its stage or size. Episode Recap: Here are 6 signs you need to operationalize your business (0:58) It takes more time to create less value for customers (7:05) Operationalizing makes excellence predictable and repeatable (8:06) Don’t forget: Simplicity scales (13:58) 1. Standardize: Clarify benchmarks for success (16:04) 2. Document: Store success statements and processes in a clear, accessible manner (19:48) 3. Evaluate: Establish a rhythm for comparing performance to the standard (23:03) 4. Improve: Create a system for never-ending improvement on the process and success statements (27:28) Resources: How to Operationalize Your Business Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
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    32 mins
  • Navigating Outside Investors, Leveling Up Your Leadership, and Tackling the Smartphone Habit with Aro CEO Heath Wilson

    Navigating Outside Investors, Leveling Up Your Leadership, and Tackling the Smartphone Habit with Aro CEO Heath Wilson
    Jul 16 2024
    Heath Wilson understands how challenging it can be to save intentional time for family while building a company. So, after exiting the company he’d worked on for 18 years, he decided to launch Aro, a product designed to help families reduce their screen time and spend more time together. In this episode, Heath joins Alex to talk about the lessons he learned while growing his first company, from becoming a better leader to managing outside investors to knowing when it’s time to exit. Then, they talk about the way screen time is getting in the way of relationships, and Heath explains how Aro is tackling this problem head on. Episode Recap: Today we’re talking with Heath Wilson, founder and CEO of Aro (0:00:54) Can you tell us how you became an entrepreneur? (0:02:02) What steps should a new entrepreneur take when they see an opportunity? (0:10:05) How do you hold onto your vision in the midst of outside expectations? (0:15:54) What did it look like to level up your leadership as the business grew? (0:22:42) How do you stay committed to learning? (0:35:16) What was it like to exit a company you’d worked on for 18 years? (0:39:46) Why did you decide to start Aro, and what problem does it solve? (0:47:18) Can you share some success stories you’ve heard from Aro users? (0:58:37) What does it look like to take the lead and be proactive about phone use? (1:08:45) Helpful Links and Resources “Atomic Habits” by James Clear Jonathan Haidt on the Joe Rogan podcast Aro Website Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • What Do You Do When Your Business Stalls Out?

    What Do You Do When Your Business Stalls Out?
    Jul 9 2024
    In a market that’s constantly changing, you may find that what worked for you in the past no longer works today. So, what do you do when you realize your business has stalled? In this episode, Alex walks through a series of areas to focus on if you feel like your business is in a rut. From evaluating yourself, to evaluating your team, to casting a vision for the future, he lays out the most important questions you can ask to understand where your business is today and start moving forward into the future. Continuing to do the same thing won’t always get you the same results (0:58) When your business stalls out, look ahead (4:44) Ask yourself these questions to understand where you are right now (10:05) Are you asking your business to satisfy something it was never meant to satisfy? (11:55) Do you believe that where you are going is worth it and possible? (17:14) What are things you’re doing and not doing that are contributing to stagnation? (20:32) Where are you getting in your own way? (22:22) Do you know what it looks like to lead at a higher level than you are now? (24:55) Ask these four questions to evaluate your team (26:48) If your business is stalled, think strategically about the problem you’re solving (34:59) Are your current customers pleased with the value you’re providing them? (37:09) What is lacking in your marketing and messaging? (38:17) What are we lacking systematically that’s failing to convert prospects into customers? (41:35) Resources: How to Do Sales Properly - Part 1 Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
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    48 mins
  • 5 Leadership Lessons from 25 Years of Business with Rusty Fulling

    5 Leadership Lessons from 25 Years of Business with Rusty Fulling
    Jul 2 2024
    Experience is often the best teacher when it comes to leadership, and today, Rusty Fulling is sharing the top 5 lessons he’s learned through his 25 years of business ownership. Rusty is the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, a company helping business owners access financial clarity and peace of mind. He talks with Alex about five key insights for leaders and explains what each of them has looked like in practice in his business. You won’t want to miss this one! Today Rusty Fulling is sharing 5 lessons he’s learned in 25 years of business (0:45) How did you get started as a business owner? (3:09) 1. Be intentional: Take the time to define who you are and what you believe (6:56) What does it look like to find your leadership voice? (12:45) 2. Be patient: Consistent deposits will start to earn interest (17:07) What advice can you share for someone who struggles with patience? (21:25) 3. Be a difference maker: It’s not just about the balance sheet (22:45) Why are service projects important for your team? (28:09) How have you developed a healthy pace? (30:27) 4. Be a lifelong learner: Significance matters more than success (35:05) What are you learning right now? (42:53) 5. Be still: Listen and seek clarity and counsel (44:40) How do you help leaders steward their businesses’ resources? (49:41) Helpful Links and Resources Global Leadership Podcast The Way I Heard it Podcast “Scarcity Brain” by Michael Easter “Hidden Potential” by Adam Grant Fulling Management and Accounting Rusty Fulling website Connect with Rusty on LinkedIn Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
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    56 mins
  • Back to the Basics: 3 Foundational Questions for Leaders

    Back to the Basics: 3 Foundational Questions for Leaders
    Jun 25 2024
    Don’t let yourself get so caught up in running your business that you forget about the foundations of good leadership. In this episode, Alex takes us back to the basics by answering three important questions: Who is a leader? What is leadership? And what makes a good leader? He explains why these foundational questions are so important to examine and shares insights that will apply to any leader, no matter what role you’re in or how many people are depending on you. It’s easy to get distracted by complexity, but don’t forget the basics (1:03) Who is a leader? If someone depends on you, then you are a leader (2:52) What is leadership? Leadership is taking people from here to there (7:07) You can’t just look at where you’re going, you have to define where you are (10:11) Leadership is catching, casting, and coaching a vision (16:57) What makes a leader good? Leadership is defined by our why, where, and way (22:19) Resources: Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
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    32 mins
  • Training and Developing Leaders with Josh Etress

    Training and Developing Leaders with Josh Etress
    Jun 18 2024
    The process you follow in a new hire’s first 30 days can have a dramatic impact on their success as an employee and a leader. This belief inspired Anchor Investments COO Josh Etress to develop 100x Leadership, a framework he uses for intentional onboarding. In this episode, Josh shares his 5 foundations for developing managers and talks through the process he uses with each new employee. He also explains why the first week and the first 30 days are so important and offers insights that will apply to any industry. If you haven’t already, make sure to listen to part 1 of Alex’s conversation with Josh about all things LinkedIn! Today we’re continuing our conversation with Josh Etress about 100x leadership (0:58) What is 100x leadership, and why does it matter? (1:44) How do you teach new hires what to expect from your company? (4:23) Make sure even the most obvious expectations are spoken (8:57) Start small, then expand the box (12:57) How has your ministry experience impacted your leadership? (17:11) 5 foundations for developing managers (18:37) How did you narrow in on the 5 foundations? (21:46) Helpful Links and Resources Follow Josh on LinkedIn Mission Hotels Anchor Investments Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
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    27 mins
  • A LinkedIn Playbook for Leaders with Josh Etress

    A LinkedIn Playbook for Leaders with Josh Etress
    Jun 11 2024
    Have you ever considered how LinkedIn can elevate your impact? In this episode, Alex talks with Josh Etress, COO of Anchor Investments and a leader who’s excelled at sharing quality, insightful content on LinkedIn. Josh shares his top advice for staying consistent on LinkedIn, using frameworks to make posting more efficient, and building habits and boundaries around your relationship with the platform. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss part 2 of the conversation with Josh! Today we’re talking with Josh Etress, COO of Anchor Investments and LinkedIn aficionado (1:05) When and why did you start engaging with LinkedIn? (5:25) The value of LinkedIn: Wisdom, growth, talent attraction, reach (11:37) How do you stay consistent on LinkedIn? (15:47) When should a leader be on LinkedIn? (20:52) What rhythm will help create results on LinkedIn? (26:46) Can you share an example of a LinkedIn framework? (33:47) What habits help you manage messages and comments? (43:21) What pitfalls should leaders avoid? (48:41) Where to learn more from Josh (55:44) Helpful Links and Resources “Steal Like an Artist” by Austin Kleon LinkedIn “Exchange” Post Follow Josh on LinkedIn LinkedIn Accounts Josh Recommends: Dan Go Katelyn Bourgoin Dale Dupree Justin Welsh Dickie Bush Sahil Bloom Mission Hotels Anchor Investments Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
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    59 mins
  • 6 Deficits that Kill Business Growth

    6 Deficits that Kill Business Growth
    Jun 4 2024
    If you want your business to achieve different results, you need to take different actions. In this episode, Alex breaks down 6 of the most common deficits that keep businesses from growing beyond their current level. He also shares actionable steps you can take to overcome this deficit, so you can experience healthy growth and see your impact increase. What got you here won’t get you there (0:40) Today we’ll look at 6 common deficits that kill business growth (1:44) 1. Vision Deficit: Make it clear, compelling, comprehensive, and communicated (2:41) 2. Accountability Deficit: Develop role-based, results-oriented, and rhythmic accountability (9:55) 3. Leadership Team Deficit: Think strategically about the leaders you choose (18:08) 4. Distinguishing Factor Deficit: Know what makes you different from the rest (22:23) 5. Courage Deficit: True growth always requires courage (24:56) 6. Humility Deficit: Invite others into the process of creating lasting impact (28:44) Resources: Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
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    33 mins