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6 Deficits that Kill Business Growth Jun 04, 2024

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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)

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Navigating Succession with Purpose and Clarity with Brooke Hodnefield May 28, 2024

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You may not think your business needs a succession plan, but laying the groundwork early will allow your organization to thrive through periods of transitions, not just survive them. Slingshot Group VP Brooke Hodnefield is an expert at helping businesses navigate leadership succession, and today she’s joining Alex to share some of her wisdom. They discuss why it’s so important to think honestly and strategically about the concept of succession, whether you’re preparing to leave or plan to stay at your organization for years. Brooke then breaks down 3 different models of succession, including the benefits to each and the common pitfalls to avoid.

Succession can create massive rewards or massive challenges for your organization (0:00:40)
Why are you and your team so passionate about succession? (0:02:13)
What would you say to the leader who doesn’t want to think about succession? (0:09:33)
The Case for Stability: How do we weigh the cost of transitions? (0:14:01)
How can organizations approach this topic with honesty? (0:22:04)
Stop and Go Succession: Benefits and pitfalls to avoid (0:31:29)
Intentional Interim Succession: How to set the successor up for the future (0:40:17)
Overlap Succession: Keep an eye out for these traps if you choose to overlap (0:48:57)
Succession is tactical, but it’s also emotional (0:53:35)
What’s one action leaders can take today? (0:58:03)

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Pursuing Healthy Growth while Leading Two Businesses with Dan Chapman May 21, 2024

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Expanding any business will naturally come with growing pains, but that doesn’t mean your stress has to increase whenever your business grows. Dan Chapman is living proof that you can grow your business — or even multiple businesses — while still pursuing healthy growth and making marriage and faith a priority. He’s the founder and CEO of Redd Remedies and CEO of Sunrise Health Food Stores, and in this episode, Dan shares the lessons and practices that have helped him succeed at leading two businesses simultaneously. He also talks about the process of taking over a family business, stresses the importance of surrounding yourself with people whose strengths complement yours, and much more.

Today, Dan Chapman is back to talk about leading multiple businesses (0:00:49)
How did you get involved with the health food business? (0:01:40)
What differentiators helped make Sunrise Health Foods a success early on? (0:09:30)
Can you share what you’ve learned about transitioning ownership? (0:16:41)
What made you realize that you needed implementers around you? (0:24:16)
Why is opening a third location harder than a second? (0:35:41)
What inspired you to launch Redd Remedies? (0:47:54)
What would you do differently if you were starting a new business today? (0:56:43)
How do you divide up your day-to-day across the businesses? (1:03:08)

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Redd Remedies

Sunrise Health Foods

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Rules of Engagement for Marriage May 14, 2024

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Business matters, but marriage matters more. In this episode, Alex explains why marriage should always be the top priority, and then unpacks the framework he and Aspen use in their marriage to navigate conflict in a healthy way. He defines the concept of “rules of engagement,” then shares his own 5 rules as an example for the kind of commitments you can establish with your own spouse.

Today we’re looking at some rules of engagement for a healthy marriage (0:57)
God, marriage, kids, work. In that order. (4:37)
Chaos is not the ideal time to make decision or establish boundaries (8:16)
Rules of Engagement: Write down 3-5 things you’re committed to always doing or not doing (12:10)
1. Communicate one thought at a time (15:06)
2. Communicate closure (19:15)
3. Tell the truth (21:12)
4. Return to core values and mission as common ground (22:54)
5. Never refuse a request to see a counselor or a pastor (24:53)
Take some time to establish your own rules of engagement for conflict (27:20)

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Strategic Marketing for Impact-Driven Leaders with Trey Sheneman May 07, 2024

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If you own or run a small business, you also need to be its chief marketer. To that end, Alex talks in this episode with Trey Sheneman about some of the foundational principles of marketing for small, impact-driven businesses. Trey is the founder of the brand strategy and growth firm Herald, and he’s especially passionate about helping entrepreneurs who want to make a kingdom impact. He shares practical tips for evaluating your marketing budget, approaching B2B versus D2C marketing, prioritizing the right channels, and much more.

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Today we’re talking with Trey Sheneman about marketing for impact-driven leaders (0:00:52)
Why is marketing important for small businesses? (0:01:59)
Can you share examples of business owners who are doing marketing well? (0:06:48)
Why should businesses focus on excelling at one marketing channel? (0:12:26)
Where should we start when optimizing our marketing? (0:26:44)
How should B2B companies think about marketing? (0:31:11)
Can you share some tips for evaluating marketing expenditures? (0:41:02)
How should talking to customers shape your marketing strategy? (0:54:32)
What can Jesus teach us about messaging? (0:59:36)

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Get Your Life in Order with Redd Remedies CEO Dan Chapman Apr 30, 2024

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If you want to get your business in order, you need to first get yourself in order. Dan Chapman is someone who exemplifies this principle, and as founder and CEO of the supplement company Redd Remedies, he’s helping others to do the same. In this episode, Dan talks with Alex about what it looks like to put your faith, marriage, and personal health in order. He explains why health in these areas is vital for business owners and leaders, and he also provides a quick crash course on using supplements to support your health. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss part two of the conversation with Dan!

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Today we’re talking with Dan Chapman about what it looks like to put your personal life in order (0:00:53)
Before we do anything else, we need to start with rest (0:03:33)
What have you learned from seasons where you felt out of order? (0:08:50)
Are there certain lies that block people from healthy relationships? (0:16:35)
Why are rest and dependence so important? (0:19:14)
Can you explain how supplements can support your health? (0:29:32)
What advice can you share for maintaining a healthy marriage? (0:40:08)
How do you and your wife approach decision making? (0:50:08)
Do you have any advice for parents of young children? (1:01:09)
How to get connected with Dan (1:06:35)

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Redd Remedies

dchapman@reddremedies.com

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Sunrise Health Foods

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Think Like an Entrepreneur with Stephen Carter Apr 23, 2024

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We all want people on our teams who are growth-minded and willing to think outside the box to solve problems. But how can we help our people develop these entrepreneurial traits? In this episode, Alex talks with Stephen Carter, author of “Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset.” Stephen shares the 4 key attributes of an entrepreneurial mindset, which he’s learned through years of teaching entrepreneurship to teens at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. He also outlines some practical actions leaders can take to foster these attributes in the people around them.

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Today we’re talking with Stephen Carter about developing the entrepreneurial mindset in others (0:01:00)
What is the entrepreneurial mindset, and why does it matter? (0:02:18)
Why is your work with students relevant to business owners? (0:06:17)
How did you narrow in on 4 attributes for thinking like an entrepreneur? (0:10:11)
1. Growth Mindset: Effort trumps talent (0:12:14)
How do you approach teaching a growth mindset? (0:17:37)
Start by testing the waters with one small goal (0:28:48)
2. Grit: Passion and perseverance toward long-term goals (0:30:16)
How can leaders help their teams set and pursue goals? (0:36:06)
3. Redefining Failure: Growth stagnates when we begin to fear failure (0:43:03)
4. Opportunity Seeking: The desire to solve problems (0:52:21)
Fall in love with the problem, not the solution (0:56:56)
Where to learn more from Stephen (1:01:49)
How to get comfortable with discomfort (1:02:56)

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“The Four Disciplines of Execution” by Sean Covey

“Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset” by Stephen Carter

The Entrepreneurial Mindset Podcast

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Business & Leadership Lessons with Path for Growth's Newest Coach Apr 16, 2024

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Every Path for Growth coach has experience owning and leading a business, and Matt Aiken is no exception. In this episode, Matt joins the podcast to talk about the lessons from his career that inform his approach to coaching today. He reflects on the experience of working under a toxic leader, shares how he’s stayed committed to learning new skills, and explains why he decided to become a coach. Matt is the former CEO of Keymaster Games and has a strong background in finance, so he has valuable perspective to share with any growth-minded leader.

Today we’re introducing you to our newest team member Matt Aiken (0:00:57)
What did you learn from working in a toxic leadership situation? (0:02:03)
How can starting with the end in mind benefit your organization? (0:16:49)
Can you tell us about the progression of your career? (0:20:19)
How did working for a large organization prepare you for the future? (0:29:03)
What principles have you learned around decision making at a high level? (46:10)
How have you been intentional about acquiring new skills? (0:54:44)
Why did you want to become a Path for Growth coach? (1:03:50)
How to work with Matt (1:14:02)
What would you say to someone who feels like they’re in a funk? (1:20:14)

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10 Actions to Practice Effective Listening Apr 09, 2024

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Effective listening is not just a useful skill to have; it’s a vital part of leading well. In this episode, Alex explains why listening is so important for leaders. Then, he breaks down ten practical actions that will help you become a more effective listener. With time and practice, you’ll find yourself listening better and see your leadership improve as a result.

To lead is to listen (0:58)
1. Ask curious questions (6:30)
2. Practice non-verbal affirmation (7:56)
3. Seek out perspectives from those who haven’t spoken up (9:33)
4. Make eye contact (11:46)
5. Get your phone off the table (12:53)
6. Practice verbal affirmation (13:53)
7. Assume you don't understand the person’s perspective (15:24)
8. Use the phrase, “What I hear you saying is…” (16:38)
9. Cultivate the belief that all people are really interesting (18:32)
10. Get reps (20:01)

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Lessons in Leadership by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

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How to Run Like You Might Win with Zack Estes Apr 02, 2024

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The Bible is full of insights for every aspect of our lives, and business is no exception. In this episode, Path for Growth COO Zack Estes joins the podcast to talk about a passage that has him excited right now: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Zack explains what these verses are teaching him about leadership, and then he and Alex discuss their approaches to reading the Bible in context and then applying it to their lives. They also share some practices for staying focused on what matters in the midst of competing goals and priorities.

Today we’re talking with Path for Growth COO Zack Estes about 1 Corinthians 9 (0:58)
The Bible is full of wisdom that directly applies to business (4:27)
Define your aim, then run toward it like you might one day win the race (5:24)
Context, application, and perception all matter when reading Scripture (11:53)
Try to win instead of just trying not to lose (14:48)
Is your ultimate reality something fleeting, or something that lasts? (24:25)
Practices for keeping what matters at the center (27:58)
Alignment happens when our actions are the slave of our aim (35:27)

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