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Doing Hard Things and Committing to Continual Learning with Tracy Panase Aug 22, 2023

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When Tracy Panase became a franchisee for the children’s consignment business, Just Between Friends, she had no idea she’d someday own the business. Now, Tracy is the CEO and owner of JBF, where she’s made incredible progress in growing the business and implementing a mission and values that stick. In this episode, Tracy shares some of the key ingredients that made her transition into ownership a success, along with practical tips for anyone preparing to buy or sell a business. She also talks about the importance of constant learning, the lessons she learned from franchising, and much more.

Today we’re talking with Tracy Panase, CEO of Just Between Friends (0:00:37)
What is JBF, and what made you want to get involved? (0:01:54)
What was JBF like when you started, and what did you learn from franchising? (0:8:27)
Why are you so passionate about doing hard things? (0:17:08)
How have you stayed committed to learning throughout your time with JBF? (0:19:43)
Why did you decide to buy JBF? (0:33:14)
What advice do you have for a successful transition of ownership? (0:40:35)
What are JBF’s mission and values, and how do they play out in the business? (1:02:20)
What rhythms have made the biggest difference for the company culture? (1:08:04)
How to connect with Tracy (1:17:49)

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What to Do When You Have Momentum Aug 15, 2023

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Many of us squander our seasons of momentum because we don’t know what to do with it. In this episode, Alex talks through three ways we should respond when we notice we’re experiencing momentum. He also breaks down some questions to ask yourself and exercises to implement that will help you maximize your momentum.

Momentum is like having a tailwind (0:47)
Sometimes things within and outside of your control come together to multiply your performance (4:17)
Momentum is momentary, and it can be micro or macro (7:46)
Momentum is not wholly mystical or wholly methodical (11:07)
What do you do when you have momentum? (14:28)
1. Respond to momentum with hustle (15:34)
Ask these questions for sustaining momentum (18:46)
2. Respond to momentum with humility (24:36)
Share credit, grow in gratitude, and give glory (30:42)
3. Respond to momentum with health (39:19)
If you’re not in a season of momentum, know that there’s hope! (44:49)

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Discerning God's Calling as a Business Leader with Brandon Lindsey Aug 08, 2023

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Brandon Lindsey has such a powerful story of following God’s calling to pursue a new direction. He’s the VP of operations at Hoopaugh Grading Company and the founder and CEO of Dream on 3, a non-profit dedicated to enriching the lives of kids with life-altering conditions. In this episode, Brandon explains how he knew God was calling him to something new and what he did in response. He also talks about his experience of growing into a leadership role and shares how Hoopaugh Grading is changing the game when it comes to training and equipping their employees.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re talking with Brandon Lindsey of Hoopaugh Grading Company and Dream on 3 (0:00:43)
What was a moment when you were challenged to level up as a leader? (0:02:14)
How have you seen the next generation step up to lead? (0:09:53)
Can you tell us about the career path that led to where you are today? (0:12:58)
How did you discern that God was calling you to something new? (0:25:07)
What is the mission behind Dream On 3? (0:31:32)
Why did you decide to work at Hoopaugh Grading? (0:41:18)
What advice do you have about attracting high caliber people and building a business that sustains itself? (0:48:19)
Can you tell us about your first year at Hoopaugh? (0:55:42)
How do you balance big visions with wise plans? (1:02:43)
What is the Hoopaugh training academy? (1:05:46)
How to connect with Brandon (1:14:04)
What is the biggest lesson you’re learning right now? (1:15:56)

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6 Questions About Your Attention Aug 01, 2023

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Our attention is one of the most valuable resources we have, but too many of us don’t treat it that way. In this episode, Alex leads us through six questions to help us determine where we’re spending our limited attention, and how we can sustainably move in a healthy direction. Take some time to reflect on these questions on your own, or share them with your team!

Your attention is one of your most valuable resources (0:51)
What we choose to look at matters (3:22)
Today we’ll walk through 6 questions to reflect on what you’re paying attention to (6:10)
1. When do you feel most rushed, and what step can you take to reduce that? (6:55)
2. How is your relationship with your phone, and what would a healthy relationship look like? (9:16)
3. What is your relationship with social media, and how can you sustainably move in a healthy direction? (12:04)
4. When are you most productive, creative, and energized? Are you spending or investing that time? (15:44)
5. What is one activity that adds value to your day, and are you doing it every day? (20:21)
6. What do you want for your time, and have you written that down? (24:53)

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Creating Community-First Success: Embracing Healthy Growth with Naftali Tessler Jul 25, 2023

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In this episode, we’re talking with someone who exemplifies the value of healthy growth: Naftali Tessler. Naftali is the chief of staff for Hamaspik of Kings County and a member of the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn, New York. He joins Alex for a conversation about how personal growth impacts your leadership, his passion for helping his community practice health growth, and the benefits he’s seen from working with Path for Growth. This episode is packed with powerful principles and insights, so you won’t want to miss it!

Today we’re talking with Naftali Tessler, chief of staff for Hamaspik of Kings County (0:00:47)
Why are you so passionate about having a personal mission statement? (0:02:23)
How does developing a personal mission statement benefit others? (0:10:18)
What does “connect deeply” mean to you? (0:14:20)
Can you tell us what you’ve learned about boundaries and priority setting? (0:22:29)
What is one area where you’ve seen outrageous personal growth? (0:31:52)
How has improving your health impacted your leadership? (0:40:12)
Can you tell us about your experience with the 5-5-5 challenge? (0:46:57)
Why are you passionate about bringing healthy growth to the Orthodox Jewish community? (0:50:59)
What have you gained from Path for Growth office hours calls? (1:03:27)
How has one-on-one coaching been beneficial for you? (1:08:02)
Join us at the Path for Growth In-Person Experience (1:09:42)

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The Listening Leader with Pastor John Crawford Jul 18, 2023

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Taking time to listen can sometimes feel inefficient, but it’s actually one of the most important practices we can implement as a leader. In this episode, Pastor John Crawford from Redemption Church Tempe teaches a session about the value of effective listening for leaders. He explains why listening is so beneficial, shares powerful stories of how listening has transformed his own leadership and relationships, and breaks down practical tips for developing the skill of listening.

Today we’re sharing a talk from Pastor John Crawford about effective listening (0:55)
All of us want to be known and listened to (1:58)
People are lonelier now than they ever have been (6:10)
Listening is a powerful way to love other people (8:36)
Listening creates empathy through presence (16:31)
Proximity creates empathy, but distance creates suspicion (25:15)
Listening is a means of peacemaking (27:08)
In business, listening can help with retention and development of new leaders (32:42)
Listening is a choice we make (37:32)
How to get better at listening (40:14)

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How to Level-Up In Your Leadership Jul 11, 2023

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We all have moments where we find ourselves dramatically leveling up as a leader. But what causes those experiences, and how can we make the most of them? In this episode, Alex talks with Zack Estes and Olivia Graham about the situations where they’ve felt themselves level up, and the lessons they’ve learned in the process. Zack, Alex, and Olivia also talk through a practical example of what it looks like to lean on your team and lead a business through a difficult season.

Today we’re talking about what it looks like to level up as a leader (0:00:40)
Why is it so valuable for leaders to think about leveling up? (0:03:36)
How do you identify the moments where you’ve leveled up? (0:08:35)
Olivia’s leveling up moment: Every problem is solvable (0:15:14)
Factors for leveling up: Urgency, advice, and understanding your runway (0:19:16)
Zack’s leveling up moment: Maximizing your resources in service of others (0:33:54)
Identify the unique value only you can bring (0:41:17)
Path for Growth’s leveling up moment: Leading through crises and mistakes (0:43:46)
When you invite your team into a hardship, you may be surprised how they respond (0:53:54)
Winter is coming, so make sure you’re surrounded by people you trust (1:04:13)
Set expectations based on the season you’re in (1:10:43)
Maintain a heart posture of dependence (1:14:10)
You can’t manufacture a level up, but you can walk consistently on the path (1:17:47)

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8 Types of Waste – Part 2 Jul 04, 2023

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Waste can take many forms in an organization, and you have to be able to recognize it in order to reduce it. In this episode, Alex and Zack wrap up their four-part series on operational excellence by breaking down 5 additional types of waste within a business. They share practical tips for utilizing talent to maximize value, reducing unnecessary commitments, and producing the right amount of inventory.

Today we’re wrapping up our 4-part series on value and waste with our COO Zack (0:47)
When you name waste, it’s much easier to categorize and then reduce it (1:14)
The first three types of waste are defect, overproduction, and waiting (2:24)
4. Non-utilized talent (4:34)
Plan for things to go wrong and build a culture where people know how to respond (9:54)
5. Transportation (16:01)
6. Inventory (24:11)
7. Motion (30:38)
8. Excess processing (38:32)
Be strategic about the commitments you make (43:12)

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Nick Huber's Practical Approach to Business Jun 27, 2023

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If you’re an entrepreneur interested in managing people more effectively, reducing waste, and growing your business, you won’t want to miss this conversation! In this episode, Path for Growth COO Zack Estes talks with Nick Huber of The Sweaty Startup. Nick is an impact-driven leader and entrepreneur who leads more than 175 team members all over the world, supporting 8 different businesses. He shares some of the key principles that have helped him succeed in business and practical examples of how he’s reduced waste and found new growth opportunities.

Episode Recap:

Today our COO Zack is talking with Nick Huber (0:36)
Why are some of the ideas you talk about so controversial? (1:45)
How did you become an entrepreneur? (5:40)
Who do you take advice from? (13:32)
What does it look like to win at business? (19:59)
How have you worked to reduce waste in your businesses? (25:55)
Can you tell us about your experience hiring overseas talent? (31:08)
What are you most excited about right now? (44:12)

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